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BJP plans counter-offensive against Congress rally on November 1, set to target party over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing a political counter-offensive against the Congress rally scheduled to be held at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, with plans to target the opposition party over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.... read..

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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal calls SMFCL's role vital to propel India's maritime growth under PM Modi's Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047

 Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, inaugurated the corporate office of Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL) at the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID) in New Delhi on Friday, giving ... read..

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MCD cracks down on illegal jeans dyeing units; three factories sealed in Sonia Vihar

As part of its ongoing drive against illegal industrial activities, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a major enforcement action in the North-East Zone, sealing three illegal jeans dyeing units operating in the Sonia Vihar area. ... read..

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Delhi: RML Hospital’s 666-bed super speciality block gets fire safety clearance

In a major breakthrough for healthcare infrastructure in the national capital, the much-awaited 666-bed Super Speciality Block (SSB) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital has secured fire safety clearance, removing a key hurdle to the commissioning of t... read..

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"No slogans calling for free Kashmir were raised in Jamia students protest”: Congress MP Imran Masood

Congress MP Imran Masood on Friday said that no slogans calling for a “free Kashmir” were raised at student protests on the Jamia Millia Islamia campus. ... read..

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BofA sees EU carbon prices rising to USD 112/tonne amid Iran war-driven energy shock

European carbon prices could rise to €100 (USD 112.12) per metric tonne this winter as high natural gas prices linked to the Iran war encourage power generators to increase coal use, pushing up emissions, according to a report by BofA Global Research.... read..

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Delhi HC rejects Neha Bora's plea against police-initiated preventive proceedings, says notice meets legal requirements

The Delhi High Court has refused to interfere with preventive proceedings initiated against AISA president Neha Bora, holding that the show-cause notice issued to her by the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) met the requirements of law and that the safeg... read..

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PM Modi congratulates Indian para-athletes on medal-winning performances at Asian Para Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian para-athletes on their medal-winning performances at the Asian Para Games, praising their achievements across badminton, archery, para-athletics, shooting and swimming.... read..

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Piyush Goyal calls on Indian diaspora in Germany to drive investments, boost India’s global business reach

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on the Indian diaspora in Germany to leverage its professional networks, business experience and local connections to facilitate investments, export orders and service contracts for Indian... read..

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IMD warns of "heavy rainfall" as low-pressure system heads toward Andhra Pradesh, Odisha coasts 

India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Friday stated that a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is projected to intensify into a cyclonic storm by October 26, prompting IMD to issue extensive heavy rainfall warnings ... read..

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Priyanka Gandhi, Venugopal meet Congress leaders from UP, Haryana ahead of Nov 1 rally

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and AICC General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal met party leaders from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi on Friday to review preparations for the November 1 INDIA bloc r... read..

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“Not heard anything from PM, Home Minister”: Congress' Jebi Mather questions Centre's silence on China face-offs

Congress MP Jebi Mather on Friday questioned the Centre's silence over reported face-offs between Indian and Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh, asking why the issue had not been addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah.... read..

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ED raids 13 places across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chandigarh in fraudulent NRI housing loan case  

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 13 locations across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Chandigarh in connection with a money laundering case relating to fraudulent NRI housing loans allegedly obtained using forged documents, officia... read..

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“Stop cheap rhetoric, focus on real issues”: CPI’s D Raja targets PM Modi over China policy

Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Friday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for targeting opposition leaders instead of addressing issues facing the country, while expressing confidence that India and China could resolve thei... read..

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Congress attacks Centre on reported face-offs with Chinese PLA in Arunachal; MEA clarifies stand

A massive political firestorm erupted on Friday after the Congress launched a scathing offensive against the Central government over reported remarks by Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Shatrujeet Kapoor regarding continuing face-offs wi... read..

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"INDIA bloc heading towards UPA's fate": Sudhanshu Trivedi questions coalition unity

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday questioned the unity of the Opposition's INDIA bloc, alleging growing friction among alliance partners and wondering whether the coalition was heading towards the same f... read..

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India continues to facilitate transport of life-saving medicines to Iran despite flight disruptions

India continues to facilitate the transport of life-saving medicines to Iran as a humanitarian gesture despite flight disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Friday.... read..

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CDSCO flags 330 substandard drug samples, one spurious medicine in September surveillance

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has identified 330 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) and one spurious drug sample during its routine regulatory surveillance for September 2026.... read..

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"Why is PM Modi justifying ECI?": Sandosh Kumar slams Centre's rhetoric against Rahul Gandhi amid 'vote chori' row

Communist Party of India (CPI) MP P Sandosh Kumar on Friday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking why the Prime Minister was defending the Election Commission of India (ECI) instead of addressing ... read..

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Delhi: Yamuna's Kalindi Kunj stretch covered in toxic foam amid government's cleanup efforts

Toxic foam was seen floating on the surface of the Yamuna River at Kalindi Kunj in Delhi on Friday morning, even as the Delhi government has highlighted its ongoing efforts to rejuvenate and clean the river through projects worth around Rs 9,000 crore.... read..

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'Next time it will be Gold': Para judoka Kokila after returning to India with Silver in Asian Para Games 2026

Indian para judoka Kokila Kaushik vowed to return stronger and target gold at the next competition after returning to India with a silver medal from the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Thursday evening.... read..

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India has potential to export 20-25 million tonnes of rice annually, says industry expert

India could export 20-25 million metric tonnes of rice annually, supported by strong domestic supplies and buffer stocks, Prem Garg, President-IERF, said during the second knowledge session at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 in New De... read..

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Delhi HC dismisses Neha Bora’s plea against ?10,000 peace bond notice, directs Magistrate to share material

The Delhi High Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition filed by AISA leader Neha Bora challenging a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate asking her to execute a bond of ?10,000 with one surety to maintain peace during the period of inquiry.... read..

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Indian 5 pc broken rice prices may rise by USD 60 per tonne amid freight costs, global supply risks: IREF

Indian 5 per cent broken rice prices could increase by around USD 60 per metric tonne amid international freight costs and changing global market conditions, although such increases may not be sustainable over the longer term, according to Dev Garg, Vice ... read..

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Finance Minister chairs 30th FSDC meeting amid focus on financial stability

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired the 30th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in New Delhi, with the Reserve Bank of India Governor, heads of financial sector regulators and senior government offici... read..

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"Government proactive on citizens’ concerns": Union Minister Rijiju on stranded Umrah pilgrims

Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Friday said the government remains proactive in addressing the concerns of Indian citizens, adding that stranded Umrah pilgrims had returned safely to India while assistance was being provided to tho... read..

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SC asks Delhi govt to justify gender-wise teacher recruitment, inclusion of transgender candidates

The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the Delhi government on the legal basis for the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) issuing separate vacancy notifications for male and female teachers, and asked how transgender persons woul... read..

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Around 3,000 stranded Umrah pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia over past week: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that around 3,000 stranded Indian Umrah pilgrims have returned home from Saudi Arabia over the past week through active coordination between Indian diplomatic missions, airlines, and tour operators.... read..

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DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation announce Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship

DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the official sanctioning body for men’s professional golf in India, and Essar Foundation, the CSR arm of Essar Group, on Friday announced the launch of the Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship, a... read..

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Protests in Europe: India asks its nationals in France, Italy and Belgium to stay vigilant

India has advised its nationals in France, Italy and Belgium to remain vigilant and stay away from areas affected by protests, as its missions in the three countries continue to monitor developments and maintain contact with the Indian community.... read..

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Indian Open to return in February 2027 with first-ever women's Silver-level PSA Tour event in India

The Indian Open will return for its third edition from February 9 to 13 next year at Mumbai Gymkhana, bringing leading Indian and international squash players together for five days of competition.... read..

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Sudhanshu Trivedi alleges Rahul Gandhi meets "questionable individuals" abroad, engages in anti-India propaganda after returning

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday accused Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi of meeting "questionable individuals" during his foreign visits and engaging in what he described as anti-India propaganda ... read..

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GIFT Nifty open interest hits all-time high of 4.78 lakh contracts worth USD 21.74 billion

GIFT Nifty has achieved a new milestone by recording an all-time high open interest of 4,78,079 contracts valued at USD 21.74 billion on October 22, 2026, reflecting growing participation in derivatives trading at India's International Financial Services ... read..

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Terrorism, security issues discussed during EAM Jaishankar's Azerbaijan visit: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that terrorism, security issues and common threats were discussed during External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar's official visit to Azerbaijan.... read..

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Rice exporters advised to strengthen buyer verification, documentation to secure payments

Rice exporters have been advised to strengthen buyer verification, maintain proper documentation and adopt appropriate contractual terms to protect export payments and manage credit risks, during a knowledge session at the Bharat International Rice Confer... read..

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RSS plans to hold Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha once every three years; focus on regional meetings: Sources

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to restructure its organisational functioning, with its highest decision-making body, the annual Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS), to be held once every three years instead of annually, as per sourc... read..

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Actively engaged to facilitate return of Indian pilgrims from Saudi Arabia: MEA

The Indian Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia are actively engaged with concerned airlines and tour operators to streamline the repatriation of Indian pilgrims who are stuck in the Kingdom, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.... read..

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"Censorship has driven another nail into coffin of India's global reputation": Shashi Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's photographs at Bikaner House

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday slammed the removal of photographs from Raihan Vadra's exhibition at Bikaner House in New Delhi, alleging that the move had damaged India's global reputation as a freedom-loving democracy and raised serious concerns ov... read..

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India sees $220 Billion clean energy investment opportunity by FY2030: MNRE

India has an estimated USD 220 billion in investable opportunities across the clean energy value chain between FY2027 and FY2030 as the country advances towards its target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MN... read..

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Rajnath Singh urges Army Commanders to prepare for future challenges, stresses 20-30-year strategic vision

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has exhorted the Army Commanders to closely monitor geopolitical as well as regional developments and remain prepared for future challenges.... read..

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Myanmar Training Camp case: NIA court extends permission for 6 Ukrainians to stay outside India

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday extended permission for six Ukrainian nationals accused in the Myanmar Training Camp case to stay outside India until the next date of hearing on February 24. The court also permitted Matthew Aaron Vandyke to travel to the... read..

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Adani Power Q2 FY27 profit surges 142 pc to Rs 7,019 crore, revenue rises 39 pc

Adani Power's consolidated profit after tax (PAT) surged 142 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,019 crore in the second quarter of FY27, while revenue increased 39 per cent during the period, according to a company statement.... read..

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Piyush Goyal urges Indian diaspora in Germany to mentor youth, contribute to Viksit Bharat 2047

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal urged the Indian diaspora in Germany to contribute to India's development by mentoring young people in their hometowns and villages, providing scholarships and sharing their professional expertise, whil... read..

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Neeraj Chopra brings UBS Athletics Kids Cup to Haryana

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will bring the UBS Athletics Kids Cup to his home state of Haryana. On 24 October, he will join over 350 children at the Sports University of Haryana in Rai, Sonipat, to celebrate the region's first City Final.... read..

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Delhi Police grants permission for Diljeet Dosanjh's concert at JLN Stadium

It's happening! Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh's Delhi concert has not been cancelled. The Delhi Police has granted permission for Diljit's concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 30. ... read..

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India's general insurance industry to see modest growth in FY27 amid pricing pressures: Report 

India's general insurance (GI) industry is expected to witness modest growth in FY27 amid intense competition and pricing pressures in the motor insurance segment, even as strong demand for retail health insurance and easing pricing aggression in the fire... read..

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Delhi: Left parties and student leaders march against SIR, demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal

Several Left parties and student leaders on Friday staged a march near Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).... read..

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SBI notifies customers impacted by cyber incident; says “account balances and funds are safe”

The State Bank of India (SBI) has individually notified customers whose data was identified as being involved in a recent cyber incident through email or WhatsApp, while reassuring account holders that their balances and funds remain safe, as per a statem... read..

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Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi to hold high-level meetings with South Korean firms to boost investments across key sectors

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi will hold high-level meetings with leading South Korean companies in Seoul on Friday to attract investments and strengthen industrial partnerships under the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative, as per a st... read..

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LA Olympics cricket qualifiers scheduled for January-February 2028, WTC final from 8 June 2029

The men's and women's cricket qualifiers for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028 are scheduled to be held in January and February 2028, while the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2029 will take place in England from June 8 to 12, according to the Internat... read..

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India, Italy discuss institutionalising naval engagements, deepening operational cooperation

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan held a meeting with the Italian Navy’s Chief of Staff, Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto, in New Delhi on Friday, where discussions focused on institutionalising navy-to-navy engagements, deepening operatio... read..

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