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A Delhi court extended the judicial custody of CJP leaders Das and Ranka until October 21, citing breach of bonds and concerns over public tranquility. A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi on Monday said CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka showed “no respect for law” and were habitual in calling “protests at de-notified areas”,…

In Manipur, three individuals gathering firewood were reportedly killed by suspected militants, leading to local protests. Three people collecting firewood in a forested area of Manipur were allegedly killed by suspected militants on Monday, triggering protests in Imphal, where locals brought one of the bodies and placed it outside Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh’s residence. Four others…

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 43.2 lakh foreign-origin cigarette sticks worth ₹8.64 crore from a truck intercepted at Tuirial village in Mizoram. Officials recovered 432 cases of Patron-brand cigarettes allegedly smuggled from Myanmar through Zokhawthar. The consignment lacked mandatory health warnings, and the truck driver was arrested. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dealt a…

AISA student leader Neha Bora has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a police notice requiring her to execute a ₹10,000 peace bond with a surety. Detained during a protest at Mandi House, she was released the next morning. The action comes amid protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. All India Students’ Association (AISA)…

According to the police, one of the accused, identified as Hritik, was allegedly riding the motorcycle, which appears to be a Bajaj Pulsar 220, while Rehan and Phool Singh were the two men who opened fire. Mumbai Police are investigating the purchase of a motorcycle on September 11 as a potential lead in the shooting targeting Bollywood…

The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, was apprehended near the exit gate, the CISF said in a post on X. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel apprehended a passenger at Delhi’s Jama Masjid Metro Station on Saturday, October 17, after he allegedly attempted to flee when a suspicious object appeared on…

India slammed the OIC over its “malicious, biased, and false” anti-India references on Kashmir and Islamophobia, accusing Pakistan of misusing the Islamic bloc to push its “bigoted agenda.” The MEA highlighted Jammu and Kashmir’s post-Article 370 development and urged Pakistan to vacate occupied territories and stop supporting cross-border terrorism. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday…

Actor Imran Khan has sought the cancellation of the notice and a stay on its operation while his petition is pending. He has also asked the court to restrain the authorities from taking coercive action against him The Bombay High Court will hear on October 26 a petition filed by actor and US citizen Imran Khan challenging…

“Women Have Been Resilient Since Time Immemorial”: Kubbra Sait’s Powerful Take On Empowerment And Breaking Stereotypes. Kubbra Sait challenges the conventional narrative around women’s resilience, identity and empowerment in a thought-provoking address. Actress Kubbra Sait, known for her fearless opinions and unapologetic individuality, recently delivered a powerful message on women’s empowerment at an event where she was…

Jammu Police booked an Army officer’s wife over alleged research for suspected Chinese operatives. The investigation highlights concerns about AI-assisted analysis of sensitive security subjects. A case has been filed against the wife of a serving Army officer in Jammu for alleged espionage-related activities after she reportedly used artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and Claude, to prepare…

A 68-year-old retired woman from Kanjurmarg East was allegedly cheated of ₹60.5 lakh in a digital arrest scam by fraudsters posing as police officers. They threatened her with arrest in a money laundering case and forced her to mortgage 52 tolas of gold for a ₹25 lakh loan and transfer funds through RTGS. East Region Cyber Police…

Three siblings travelling on an IndiGo flight were delighted to spot Rahul Dravid and get his autograph. The encounter, shared on Instagram, has garnered over 2.4 million views. The caption, “Indiranagar ka goonda, in real life he’s actually very sweet,” references Dravid’s viral advertisement, where his unexpected angry outburst became a popular internet meme An unexpected encounter…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will represent India at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Council of Heads of Government meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, on October 19–20. The discussions will focus on trade, investment, connectivity, innovation and regional cooperation. India will highlight digital infrastructure, supply-chain resilience and opportunities for economic collaboration. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Tajikistan’s Dushanbe to…

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the government over the Tiger Shroff firing incident, saying police should target criminals instead of cracking down on students and activists. Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday (October 18) took a dig at the government over the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area, accusing the…

Tata Trusts disbursed Rs 1,556.31 crore in FY26, focusing on establishing a network of 40 to 50 not-for-profit hospitals funded by patients who can afford care. Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata said the Trusts will put more weight on building institutions directly rather than only funding them. In the Trusts’ FY26 annual report, Noel said the need…

Green hydrogen represents a significant opportunity for India to lessen reliance on imported fossil fuels and foster a clean-energy manufacturing sector. Green hydrogen is emerging as a strategic opportunity for India to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels, decarbonise energy-intensive industries and build a domestic clean-energy manufacturing ecosystem. Green hydrogen could change where some of the world’s…

The video appears to show two assailants shooting at Shroff’s vehicle before fleeing on a motorcycle alongside a third man. A video circulating on social media shows several rounds being fired at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car in Mumbai on Sunday evening. Police said the incident occurred around 7pm near Pushpa Park in Juhu, close to Jamnabai…

The stampede took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal, a prominent puja in central Kolkata, during the peak hours on Saturday evening. Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata turned tragic on Saturday after a stampede-like situation left at least 19 dead, while several others are said to be injured. The incident took place at Chorbagan Sarbojanin…

Photographs from Tiger Shroff’s residence showed the actor with dressings on his shoulder and chest and a bandage on his right arm as he interacted with Eknath Shinde The first pictures of Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff after the assassination attempt in Mumbai shows him with multiple dressings and a bandaged arm as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath…

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit those injured in the Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede on Sunday. The state has cancelled all Durga Puja events following the tragedy, which claimed 19 lives and injured 25 people. Adhikari also urged opposition parties not to politicise the incident. West Bengal Chief Minister…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the incident extremely distressing. He has announced interim compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died. At least 19 people, including 13 women and a child, died, and 25 were injured in a stampede at a popular Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening. “Today (17/10/26),…

The truck reportedly broke through police barricades before running over pilgrims on the road and crashing into the temple’s outer wall and gate. At least 12 people have died and several others have been injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into devotees gathered near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior late Saturday night, breaking through a police…

Actor Imran Khan’s central argument is that an OCI cardholder is “not an ordinary foreigner” and that his status cannot be curtailed without a reasonable opportunity of being heard. Actor Imran Khan, in his challenge to a Leave India Notice, has told the court that he went near Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan on October 10 only “being…

Refiners began reducing their exposure while the bill was still moving through Congress, before Trump signed the Russia and Iran Sanctions act into a law. Washington’s decision to hold off tariffs of up to 100% that a new US sanctions law would have triggered against India for buying Russian oil offers only temporary relief, people familiar with…

One of the primary conditions of the bail to Abhijeet Dipke would be to ensure there is no breach of peace on his end for a period of one year. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday, a day after he was detained on his way to Connaught Place and subsequently arrested. Dipke has…

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recalls fearing for his life during an assault, describing the panic and how his colleague took over the controls. Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar has spoken about the terrifying moments he experienced during an assault, revealing how he briefly feared for his life while trying to protect himself and the passengers. In an exclusive…

A Mumbai-based frontend developer struggling after a layoff seeks help online, prompting users to share job advice, personal experiences and messages of hope A Mumbai-based frontend developer has opened up about the emotional toll of losing his job at a startup, revealing how unemployment and fears surrounding a career gap have affected his confidence. With around two…

Uddhav Thackeray backed Prashant Bhushan’s regime change call while addressing a journalists’ gathering. He said the Opposition would resist any curbs on voting and protest rights. If the BJP-led Centre is taking away people’s right to express themselves through voting and protests, then such a regime needs to be changed and the Opposition is standing up for…

DMK MPs adopted four resolutions demanding the Chief Election Commissioner’s removal, cancellation of SIR and restoration of ballot voting. The party will petition the President over alleged electoral irregularities and voter exclusion. The DMK on Saturday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a…

The Delhi Police has issued an NOC allowing the Congress to hold a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 as part of the INDIA bloc’s campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Delhi Police has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) allowing the Congress to hold a one-day rally at Ramlila Maidan in…

They allegedly entered Ashabari, a border village in Sepahijala’s Kalamchoura police station area, while pursuing suspected smugglers TwoBangladesh police personnel, who allegedly crossed into Tripura’s Sepahijala district while chasing suspected smugglers, were handed over to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on Friday, an officer said. Assistant Sub-Inspector Imran Hussain and Constable Rohit Dewan were posted at Brahmanpara…

The victim’s father, Virendra Singh Bhandari, and mother, Soni Devi, met with senior officials at the CBI Headquarters in Delhi and shared information regarding various aspects of the case Parents of Ankita Bhandari, the 19-year-old resort receptionist whose body was found near Rishikesh in 2022, met senior officials of the CBI, which is probing the alleged role…

This comes after Reliance issued a statement to Elon Musk’s recent remarks about the Indian market and its role in Starlink’s entry into the country. Starlink on Monday responded to Reliance Industries Limited’s statement over Elon Musk’s remarks on Indian markets, saying that it has worked closely with the country’s regulators with all the requisite government approvals.…

The accused, Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, was arrested by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). US immigration agencies have arrested Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari, an Indian citizen, for allegedly voting illegally in the 2024 US general election after making a false citizenship claim. Chaudhari has been charged with one count of false information in…

As the Opposition questioned why the US envoy had announced Jaishankar’s meetings, Rahul Gandhi said “Rubio has summoned his employee to Mumbai”. The government on Friday sought to address the opposition’s criticism of external affairs minister S Jaishankar travelling to Mumbai to meet US secretary of state Marco Rubio next week and said it has been a…

LK Advani Health: The 98-year-old leader is under observation in the hospital’s pulmonary department, with a team of doctors monitoring his condition. Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to Apollo Hospital in New Delhi on Friday evening with a chest infection. The 98-year-old leader is under observation in the hospital’s…

The BJP criticised Prashant Bhushan for advocating “regime change” during a press conference related to protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The BJP, on Thursday, launched a sharp attack on senior advocate Prashant Bhushan after he openly called for a “regime change” in the country during a press conference amid the ongoing protests against Chief Election…

Expressing solidarity with the detained individuals, Banerjee named Dipke, Ashutosh and Saurav, saying they represented the courage and aspirations of India’s youth. She added that intimidation, detention and alleged misuse of power would not crush the spirit of democracy. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the BJP-led government of imposing an “undeclared Emergency” after…

His remarks came after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was detained ahead of a proposed Tiranga march in Delhi on Friday. Actor and activist Prakash Raj on Friday backed calls for regime change but said it must come through elections and constitutional means, contrasting India with Bangladesh and Nepal, where mass protests ousted governments in…

ABVP staged protests across several states accusing Congress of weakening democratic institutions. The student group insisted that governments must change only through elections. The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) held protests across several states and major cities on Friday, accusing the Congress of undermining democratic institutions, news agency Press Trust of India reported. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s…

The Supreme Court voided a temporary trustee’s gift of temple land to the Tamil Nadu government. The ruling affirmed that custodians must protect temple assets for the deity and worshippers. The Supreme Court has ruled that a state government cannot legally accept temple property gifted by a temporary trustee, news agency Press Trust of India reported. A…

Nanavaty, the Director of Self-Employed Women’s Association of India, was conferred the award by Clinton, former US secretary of state, at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security. Washington: Indian social worker Reema Nanavaty was on Thursday honoured with the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award that recognises leaders working for peace and security. Nanavaty, the Director of…

The opposition party slammed Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and said the damage he had done under ‘Modi-Shah’s instructions’ will not be undone by now doing a ‘U-turn’ via notification. The Congress on Thursday took a swipe at the Election Commission after it emerged that the poll body will provide “readable” electoral rolls to parties for the…

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal raised concerns over reports that 13 crore names were removed from India’s voter rolls during the SIR exercise. India’s ambassador to America Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday criticised US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal for her “unacceptable interference” on India’s electoral processes and in the country’s internal affairs. Jayapal, an Indian-origin Democratic representative from Washington…

Rathore justified his assertion by citing geographic proximity, stating that India would support Pakistan simply because it is a neighbouring nation A major political controversy has erupted after Rajasthan BJP president and Rajya Sabha lawmaker Madan Rathore claimed that India would stand with Pakistan if a war broke out between Islamabad and the United States. Speaking at…

Dipke alleged that police and IB personnel had surrounded the house where he was staying and were monitoring people coming and going. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday claimed that Delhi Police and Intelligence Bureau (IB) personnel were tracking his movements and said he could be detained ahead of the proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’…

Delhi has deployed 6,000 police personnel and CAPF units ahead of CJP’s ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march, with traffic curbs and Central Park closure announced. Delhi is gearing up for another protest on Friday (October 16) in the wake of the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) proposed ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march at Connaught Place. With barricades, body cameras, a…

Ankita Bhandari’s father has insisted that if President Droupadi Murmu agrees to meet them, they will request her to review the appointment of Dushyant Kumar Gautam as the Governor of Sikkim until the CBI investigation into his daughter’s murder concludes. The father of Ankita Bhandari, Virendra Singh on Thursday, reiterated their demand that if President Droupadi Murmu…

Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya has filed an FIR against her husband, Girdhari Lal Sahu, alleging criminal conspiracy, assault, fraud, threats and caste-based abuse. She claimed an audio recording suggested a plot to kill her and alleged forged documents were used to remove her as a company director. Arya also expressed fears for the safety of herself…

American singer Mary Millben warned that alleged US donors could abandon Abhijeet Dipke’s CJP movement if it failed. Dipke rejected foreign interference and challenged the Centre to investigate funding allegations. The exchange follows reports citing an intelligence assessment raising questions about overseas social media activity and financial transparency. The war of words between American singer Mary Millben…

CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke asked public to assemble at Central Park, Connaught Place, at 5 pm on October 16. Police’s “11 persons” offer came after court refused to restrain CJP from holding the protest in the centre of the national capital, but asked the police to “regulate” it. Urging people at large not to join the protest, the…

Babita Khateek built a permanent Lalitpur home after receiving Rs 2.5 lakh in PMAY assistance. The house ended decades of insecurity and strengthened her voice in family decisions. For nearly four decades, a leaking roof, crumbling walls and the constant fear of her house collapsing were part of everyday life for 57-year-old Babita Khateek. Every monsoon brought…

Nirmala Sitharaman rebuked Akhilesh Yadav after he raised 12 questions about banking reforms. Their exchange has widened the IDBI Bank sale dispute into a broader political battle. The political face-off between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over banking reforms escalated for a second day on Thursday, with Sitharaman accusing the SP…

BJP leader Smriti Irani shared an AI-generated Bhoothnath video targeting Rahul Gandhi’s objections to electoral roll revision. The satire advances the BJP’s case for removing deceased and bogus voter entries. Senior BJP leader Smriti Irani has taken a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, sharing…

The case, infamous as the ‘blue drum killing’, came to light in March 2025 after Saurabh’s remains were recovered from a sealed blue drum filled with cement at a house in Meerut A District Court in Meerut on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for murdering Saurabh Rajput, the woman’s husband and…

Sidhu indicated that high-level political and trade exchanges were also on the agenda, confirming that Canada was preparing to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. Canada and India are holding security and law enforcement discussions as the two countries seek to improve bilateral relations amid continuing concerns over Khalistani extremism, Canadian Minister of International Trade…

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has questioned the Congress and the AAP over their opposition to SIR after losing Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday hit out at Congress and Rahul Gandhi over the opposition’s protests against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning why the exercise was being challenged now when it had…

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke has announced a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ rally at Delhi’s Connaught Place on October 16 at 5 PM, urging people nationwide to organise similar marches. He claimed Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were jailed for waving the Tricolour, though their arrest followed an breach of restrictions at Jantar Mantar. Netizens also criticised Dipke’s call…

The Central Bureau of Narcotics destroyed 5,165 acres (2,070 hectares) of illicit cannabis cultivation in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district during a month-long Operation Parivartan. Using drones and ground surveys, teams reached remote sites at altitudes of up to 3,500 metres. CBN also held a public dialogue in Malana to promote alternative crops. In one of the major…

Congress leaders Supriya Shrinate, Pawan Khera and Kazi Nizamuddin criticised the police action, alleging that the authorities were targeting those demanding justice for Ankita Bhandari and questioning the alleged proposed appointment of Dushyant Gautam. Delhi Police on Thursday detained Ankita Bhandari’s parents and several opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate, with Congress leaders accusing…

Cheruvayal Raman died during treatment in Kozhikode at 74. His conservation of indigenous seeds leaves an enduring legacy for Keralam’s agricultural heritage. Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri award-winning tribal farmer who devoted his life to preserving traditional rice varieties in Keralam, died at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on…

Delhi Police filed an FIR against NSUI women workers, according to sources, as Rahul Gandhi backed a protester alleging police assault. The dispute now faces Supreme Court scrutiny through 22 petitions concerning detentions, assaults and transport restrictions. The Delhi Police has filed an FIR against women workers of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) in connection…

A Jaipur bomb disposal squad destroyed suspected RDX and detonators recovered from a reported Pakistan drone drop. The seizure prompted heightened surveillance and an investigation into the consignment’s origin and intended destination. Security agencies breathed a sigh of relief after a bomb disposal squad (BDS) from Jaipur destroyed RDX explosives and detonators dropped by a drone from…

Akhilesh Yadav and Nirmala Sitharaman traded charges after the Cabinet cleared Fairfax’s majority stake purchase in IDBI Bank. The Rs 52,878-crore transaction advances the privatisation drive but still requires regulatory approvals. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday launched an attack on the BJP-led government over the proposed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank to…

Air India flight AI2030, carrying 293 passengers and 13 crew, was diverted to Jaipur around 9 am on Wednesday while en route from Frankfurt to Delhi. Passengers aboard the Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi, which was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning after the pilot issued a hijacking alert, recounted moments of confusion after being…

Justice Joseph invoked concerns raised during the Constituent Assembly debates about the integrity of those responsible for conducting elections. Former Supreme Court judge Justice Kurian Joseph has stressed that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) must not enjoy any special privilege as an individual, arguing that authority should rest with the institution rather than the person holding the…

ACP Vivek Bhagat said he was on official duty near Jantar Mantar when he heard the journalist making derogatory remarks about his Megh/Mehgwal caste. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat, facing sexual harassment allegations from a woman journalist during a protest in Delhi earlier this month, has accused her of making casteist remarks against him and…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party for their complaints about the Election Commission following electoral defeats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his allegations against the Election Commission, urging the opposition party to introspect instead of questioning electoral institutions following its defeats.…

At least 11 people have died after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Bihar’s Vaishali district. Most of the deceased are minors who were travelling on the boat to attend a feast. Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/india/11-dead-after-boat-capsizes-in-bihars-vaishali-search-on-for-missing-article-156333421  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted Rahul Gandhi after the BJP won 90 of 104 seats in Gujarat local body elections. Shah claimed Congress had not won an election in Gujarat since 1985 and accused Gandhi of blaming SIR for the BJP’s success. He also predicted a fourth consecutive Congress defeat in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.…

Delhi has reported 799 dengue and 294 malaria cases in 2026, according to the MCD. October recorded 202 dengue and 51 malaria cases till October 10. Civic inspections identified mosquito breeding in approximately 1.98 lakh houses, prompting legal notices, prosecutions and penalties. No dengue or malaria deaths were reported. Delhi has recorded 799 dengue cases and 294…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney discussed strengthening bilateral ties during an October 13 phone call, focusing on trade, energy, technology and security. Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter highlighted improving relations and upcoming ministerial visits, expressing hope for a free trade agreement during Modi’s proposed December visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian…

Marco Rubio will discuss prospects for enhanced energy cooperation with Indian officials during his visit. United States’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Mumbai and Jamnagar in October after finishing his trip to Uzbekistan. This would be his second official visit to India this year after he came for four-day visit in May. During the visit,…

The CJP earlier claimed Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were arrested for the alleged breach. The Delhi Police on Wednesday said Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde have been placed under preventive arrest for allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area without authorisation. This came after the CJP claimed the…

Experts say such absolute immunity poses significant constitutional questions regarding checks and balances The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a petition challenging the constitutional validity of Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana,…

BIMSTEC countries adopted the Delhi Declaration to deepen cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime. The move broadens regional security coordination, while adding stronger disaster and anti-trafficking measures. BIMSTEC countries on Tuesday approved the Delhi Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to regional peace, security and development, with a focus on tackling “cross-border terrorism, terror financing and radicalisation”, narcotics smuggling…

Security agencies seized suspected drone-dropped explosives and weapons near Rawla and arrested two Punjab residents. The operation has intensified scrutiny of alleged cross-border drone smuggling along the India-Pakistan border. Security agencies have recovered 7.7 kg of plastic explosives, two pistols and 600 cartridges from a suspected drone-dropped consignment near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district.…

Neha Bora, the young face of the anti-CEC protests, said the agitation, in collaboration with opposition parties, aims to protect democracy and will continue until Gyanesh Kumar is removed from office and the SIR exercise is halted completely. All India Students Association (AISA) president, Neha Bora, who has become the face of youth protest against the Chief…

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed four new Governors for Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Odisha and Sikkim. Om Prakash Mathur has been moved to Kerala, while Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will take charge in Tamil Nadu as part of a reshuffle involving six states. President Droupadi Murmu has appointed four new Governors to the States, naming Sudha Yadav as Karnataka Governor,…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged steel producers to cut emissions, expand domestic specialty steel production and reduce import dependence. Speaking at the World Steel Association General Assembly, she highlighted the Rs 6,300-crore PLI scheme, rising domestic demand and the need for cleaner technologies and stronger global cooperation on excess capacity. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday urged…

A suspected IED blast rocked the Krishna Ghati sector near the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Monday, with casualties reported but the toll unknown. Security forces heightened vigilance following the explosion. Separately, the Army detected and destroyed two rusted landmines in Mendhar, where around a dozen mines have been defused in the past week.…

A flood of farmers led by Mahendra Singh Tikait in 1988 and the security concerns following the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992 pushed the Congress government to restrict mass protests at New Delhi’s iconic Boat Club lawns. In 1993, Jantar Mantar emerged as the capital’s new square for dissent. Nearly 33 years later, the BJP-led Centre has…

Old Monk’s manufacturer told the Bombay High Court that Maharashtra’s sales bar has caused losses beyond Rs 500 crore in a dispute over labelling. The case now turns on whether the FSSAI will accept revised labels or insist the product be described as rum-like. Old Monk has claimed losses exceeding Rs 500 crore after the Food Safety…

The Karnataka High Court has struck down the state’s 2022 increase in SC and ST reservation. The ruling revives the 50 per cent quota ceiling debate as the government weighs an appeal. The Karnataka High Court on Monday struck down provisions of a 2022 state law that raised reservation for Scheduled Castes from 15 per cent to…

IMF Raises India’s Growth Estimate: India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy at 7.0% for both 2026 and 2027. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent in July. The revision in estimate comes on the back of a “stronger-than-expected momentum, supported by…

A joint petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several opposition leaders against alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has 14 “errors”, the Supreme Court said, including a shortfall of Rs 220 in court fees. A joint petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and several opposition leaders against alleged…

Three more Kalvari class submarines will be constructed at MDL with French Naval Group support to arrest declining force levels end-2030. In order to maintain the force levels of diesel-attack submarines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put the proposal to build three additional Kalvari class (evolved Scorpene class) submarines at Mazagon Dockyards Limited with support of French…

Police said two youngsters who were in the car at the time of the accident have been arrested and charged with abetting. The Keralam police arrested two more persons on Monday in connection with the Mini Cooper car crash case, while the family of one of the victims demanded that murder charges be invoked against 19-year-old Suhail…

Delhi Police has identified three alternatives – Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi. With Jantar Mantar de-notified as a designated protest site, Delhi Police has identified three alternatives – Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi. But the venues come with their own challenges, from distance to the national seat…

The IMF attributes improved outlook to resilient domestic demand and robust services activity, despite higher energy costs and disruptions in the global economy. India’s economy is projected to grow 7% in the year 2026, up from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) earlier estimate of 6.4%, as resilient domestic demand and strong services activity continue to support growth…

According to the advisory, traffic movement may be affected at major junctions and stretches across New Delhi and Central Delhi. Details here The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory warning of possible disruptions across several parts of the national capital on Tuesday, October 13, in view of the prevailing law and order situation amid protests demanding…