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On Monday, from 6 am to 4 pm, entry and exit will be prohibited at six metro stations in Delhi ahead of a Supreme Court march organized by opposition parties, including Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Despite Supreme Court direction to the government during a special Sunday hearing not to close metro stations during peaceful…

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray warned of a Maharashtra bandh after police detained CJP supporters and party workers near Shiv Sena Bhavan and Shivaji Park. Aaditya climbed onto a police van demanding their release, while MNS leader Amit Thackeray questioned the detentions. The political temperature in Mumbai rose on Sunday as the Shiv Sena (UBT) and…

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Delhi Police of denying him access to his phone and lawyers after his grandmother’s death. He alleged officers insisted he sign arrest papers at 3:30 am and deleted portions of a video showing his requests. His remarks came after police released footage showing him declining their offer to help him…

The Indian embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and the ship management companies to rescue the missing crew members and provide assistance. India on Monday condemned a drone attack on a Nicaragua-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that left two Indian seafarers missing, and said recurring attacks on mere vessels in the region risk…

The Opposition’s proposed intervention also comes amid its continuing campaign against the SIR exercise and allegations of irregularities in electoral rolls. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has declined a request by Opposition leaders to meet him on Monday, citing extensive reasons why such an interaction would not be appropriate at this juncture and in…

India Today Fact Check found that the video is nearly four years old and shows the victory parade after Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win. Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina’s national team on Tuesday, a 3-0 win over Benin at Buenos Aires’s Monumental Stadium, in front of 85,000 fans — and he scored a goal.…

Wangchuk, who had initially called for unity during protests, expressed disappointment over detentions, stating he might resort to a hunger strike or a march if the detainees are not released soon. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday called the situation in India an “undeclared emergency” as the national capital was turned into a fortress with Delhi Police’s…

CJP leader Ajinkya Shinde, who was designated to lead the protest by Dipke in his absence, declared, “Every day, there will be marches to Jantar Mantar from now on, until Gyanesh Kumar is sacked as CEC.” Asserting that they are unfazed by the mass detentions on Saturday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and multiple student organisations announced…

PM Modi will ride the Chennai Metro from Porur Bypass Station to Poonamallee Bypass Station and back, and pray at the Jalakandeswarar Temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chennai on Sunday, during which he will launch development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore. According to the schedule, the prime minister will ride the Chennai Metro from…

Opposition leaders questioned whether the police had entered the shrine without following Sikh religious customs, which require visitors to remove their footwear and cover their heads before entering the prayer area. A day of barricades and detentions in Delhi took another turn on Saturday when protesters sought shelter at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib. Soon, a video showing police…

The Union home ministry ordered mobile internet suspended within 500 metres of at least eight temporary detention sites across Delhi from noon to 10pm Saturday. The Union home ministry approved the suspension of mobile internet around at least eight places across Delhi that had been designated temporary jails for Saturday’s protest, beyond the shutdown around central Delhi,…

Demonstrations and detentions were also reported in Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur and Chandigarh; Goa protesters held a rally. More than 800 people were detained across several states on Saturday as police moved to prevent protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The…

The restrictions came into effect at 9 pm on Friday as a security measure ahead of the CJP’s planned demonstration at Jantar Mantar. The Delhi Metro reopened entry and exit gates at 45 stations after a 25-hour closure on Saturday, imposed ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)’s planned protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar,…

At the cost and speed at which data is available in India, it would not require an Elon Musk to cover the miles untouched by the virtual world. Elon Musk is the world’s richest man. The planet’s only trillionaire. Owner of the most politically potent social media platform. Friend, funder, and till recently a federal colleague of…

Elon Musk criticized Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s potential entry into the Indian market, questioning the contradictory claims of Ambani’s supporters regarding competition. Elon Musk has renewed his attack on Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s entry into India, accusing the billionaire’s supporters of indulging in “absurd hypocrisy and hyperbole” in arguing simultaneously that his satellite internet service…

Rahul Gandhi said President Droupadi Murmu asked the Opposition to provide proof of alleged election malpractice after an INDIA bloc delegation demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, suspension of SIR, restoration of deleted voter names and a return to ballot paper voting. President Droupadi Murmu asked the Opposition to provide evidence of alleged electoral malpractice, Leader of the…

India has condemned US Vice-President JD Vance’s description of Indian H-1B workers as “foreign indentured servants”, calling it deeply offensive. New PERM restrictions could delay green-card sponsorship for employees at Microsoft and other major IT firms, though existing H-1B visas remain valid. India has strongly criticised US Vice-President JD Vance for describing Indian H-1B workers as “foreign…

On Thursday, Musk had asked whether Ambani was the “real boss” of India. Upping the ante in the war over providing satellite internet connectivity in India, tech trillionaire Elon Musk has once again taken to his own social media platform, X, and fired a volley. “Dear Prime Minister Ambani, please accept my humble apologies for not realising…

Union Minister Chirag Paswan lambasted the Opposition for “spreading false narratives and playing politics” with protests against the Election Commission. Union minister Chirag Paswan on Friday said cancelling trains cannot stop India’s youth, as he lambasted the Opposition for spreading false narratives and playing politics with protests against the Election Commission. Amid stringent security measures in Delhi…

Police teams had reached Rathee’s residence in Kendriya Vihar society, Sector 56, Gurugram, ahead of the planned protest in Delhi. Germany-based YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who recently travelled to India, has been detained at his residence in Kendriya Vihar society in Gurugram’s Sector-56 on Saturday morning after he didn’t listen to the requests of Gurugram and Delhi police…

Abhijeet Dipke said that PM Narendra Modi is “afraid as he fears that the people of this country will not vote for him after this”. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “dictator” and said that he is “afraid of the youth of the nation” as he left for Delhi from…

Delhi Police has registered 27 FIRs over opposition protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the capital. The cases span multiple charges, while investigators are reviewing videos to identify those involved. The Delhi Police has registered 27 FIRs since October 2 in connection with multiple Opposition protests in the national capital against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…

MP Mahima Kumari said Jammu and Kashmir “is, and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India”. India hit back at Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing Islamabad of abusing the international forum to spread “lies and falsehoods” about Jammu and Kashmir and asserting that the Union Territory would always remain an integral and inalienable…

Under the fresh directives, the ECI has introduced separate limits for Form-7 applications submitted online and offline. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday directed Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all States and Union Territories to impose strict limits on the number of Form-7 applications an individual can submit to object to names included or proposed…

Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the government was in contact with the ship management company to ensure the crew’s safety and well-being. A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 22 Indian nationals was attacked by a drone near Sharjah Anchorage off the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday (October 9) with all Indian seafarers on board safe, Union…

As the CJP’s protest on October 10 approaches, the Delhi Police is preparing extensively. Over 35,000 police and paramilitary members will be deployed at Jantar Mantar, with multiple surveillance measures in place, including facial recognition systems and drones. With just a few hours remaining ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s planned October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar,…

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has issued a warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the restrictions on public transport in Delhi, aimed at controlling crowds for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest. Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra has warned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over restrictions on…

On Wednesday, Musk had alleged that ‘certain oligarchs’ had blocked his company’s satellite communication services in India to protect their monopoly in the country. Amid the ongoing controversy over Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communication services in India, Musk on Thursday questioned whether Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is the “real boss” of the country. In a post…

He alleged that the SP government had created an identity crisis for the state and its youth and that jobs were earlier dependent on ‘Saifai or sifarish (recommendation)’. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday warned the youth against “sharab (liquor)” and the Samajwadi Party, likening both to dangers that had “destroyed” the state, while taking…

In anticipation of the Cockroach Janta Party’s march on October 10, the Delhi Police is taking extensive measures to prevent violence similar to that on July 20. Ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed march on October 10 against the SIR and electoral roll revision exercise, the Delhi Police has decided to ensure that there is no…

Senior advocate Karuna Nundy, appearing for the petitioners, submitted that members currently receive around Rs 2,500 per sitting. She said the role of Permanent Lok Adalats had expanded significantly from dealing primarily with disputes concerning basic public utility services to handling complex matters involving banking, NBFCs, housing and education. The Supreme Court has directed the National Legal…

Built in 1567, Murud-Janjira Fort is a stone fortress that withstood attacks from Marathas, Mughals, Portuguese, and the British East India Company. Nana Patekar once told Amitabh Bachchan, “I come from a village, and I will always remain a village man. That’s where I feel most at home.” The veteran actor, who died at 75 after suffering…

The 20-year-old woman from Assam had travelled to Visakhapatnam as part of a dance troupe. She was later found dead beside a railway track in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam. A 20-year-old woman from Assam’s Kamrup district, who had travelled to Visakhapatnam as part of a dance troupe, has been found dead beside a railway track in Andhra Pradesh’s…

In some cases, officers question guests they consider suspicious based on factors they have been asked to look out for, people familiar with the checks said. Delhi Police officials are visiting hotels, guest houses and other accommodation facilities across the Capital and questioning occupants deemed “suspicious” about the purpose of their visit ahead of Saturday’s protest call…

Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot in an alleged attempt to crash the plane. Smit Machchhar, the Indian captain allegedly stabbed by his co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv last month, will receive Israel’s Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism for his “sheer bravery and sound professionalism” in averting a catastrophe, Israeli President Isaac Herzog…

The opposition has also sought an appointment with President Droupadi Murmu, warning that “all options are on the table” if it does not receive a response. The INDIA bloc is preparing to step up its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged “vote chori”, with opposition MPs set to meet in Delhi on Friday to…

Pratima Devi has moved an additional application alleging her signatures on partition papers were obtained through deception. The court’s October 14 order will decide whether she can lead evidence in the long-running family property dispute. The legal dispute over the division of the Scindia family’s properties, estimated to be worth around Rs 40,000 crore, has taken a…

Mamata Banerjee said she may join the October 10 Jantar Mantar protest seeking Gyanesh Kumar’s removal as chief election commissioner. She linked that possibility to wider opposition anger over voter roll deletions, electoral malpractice and police action in Delhi. Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that she may join the protest called by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at…

Counter terrorism agencies from both countries participated in the meetings. Condemning terrorism in all and its forms and manifestations including cross-border terrorism, India and Italy have discussed ways to strengthen capacity building and information exchange to counter emerging and non-traditional threats, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The sixth meeting of the India-Italy Joint…

Calling the BJP workers his “strength”, Modi said that when he became the chief minister, he had not entered electoral politics even though he was helping conduct elections. Exhorting his party colleagues about reaching the goal of making India a developed country by 2047, PM Modi on Wednesday said that the 140 crore people of the country…

The 2015 rules dealing with unfair means during examinations, allow students an opportunity to explain their actions before disciplinary action is initiated IIT Bombay’s Senate on Wednesday decided to go back to its 2015 rules dealing with unfair means during examinations, giving students a fair opportunity to explain their side before disciplinary action is initiated, officials who…

A lightning strike crushed the nose cone of the IndiGo jet during its descent through severe weather. The plane later landed safely in Lucknow An IndiGo flight carrying 104 passengers and six crew members from Patna to Lucknow encountered a terrifying mid-air event when a massive atmospheric electrical discharge struck the aircraft at 17,000 feet. The lightning…

SHOs have been instructed to monitor the activities and movement of people with criminal antecedents in their respective areas. Delhi Police have stepped up security across the national capital ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed October 10 protest, with officers tracking around 2,800 people with alleged criminal records and monitoring bus operators and possible entry…

Musk made the comments on X while responding to a post by a handle that highlighted the lack of mobile connectivity in thousands of Indian villages. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has alleged that “certain oligarchs” are blocking his satellite internet company Starlink from starting services in India, claiming they are trying to protect their hold over the…

A Jharkhand widow ran 1,600 metres barefoot and in a saree during a Home Guard recruitment test, finishing within six minutes. The video has gone viral, with social media users praising her determination to secure a better future for her family. For some, a running track is about speed. For Kavita Kumari, it was a chance to…

Delhi Police has released footage highlighting the challenges faced by personnel during ongoing protests over alleged SIR irregularities. While Opposition parties have accused authorities of suppressing dissent, the video shows police personnel being injured, exhausted and assisting protesters. The politics surrounding the ongoing protests against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi…

The nose of the aircraft, which was carrying 104 passengers and 6 crew, was damaged in the incident. An IndiGo plane en route from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing on Wednesday in the Uttar Pradesh capital after it was hit by hail. The nose of the aircraft was damaged in the incident. The plane, which…

The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call regarding the collapse at 3.30 pm and rushed fire engines to the spot. Three people, including a child, have died after a four-storey building collapsed in the Seemapuri area of northeast Delhi on Wednesday. A total of 8 people have been rescued from the debris so far. Eight injured…

A college professor in Raigarh was allegedly kidnapped during an evening walk and forced to make UPI transfers at knifepoint. Police rescued him within 24 hours and are probing the digital money trail and other suspects. In a case that combined kidnapping with digital extortion, a college professor in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district was allegedly kidnapped during an…

The appointment comes as the BJP government seeks to strengthen its focus on Bengal’s cultural and film sectors. The announcement was made by Adhikari during an event linked to the centenary celebrations of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar. Veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed as an Advisor to the West Bengal government led…

The incident took place after students noticed a foul smell coming from the tank, which was around 12 to 14 feet deep. Four students died and another was injured after they were exposed to suspected toxic gas while cleaning an underground water tank at a residential Sanskrit school in Vrindavan’s Chaitanya Vihar, officials said on Wednesday. The…

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, set to become the 29th Chief of the Air Staff on October 31, has served in the Indian Air Force for nearly four decades. His career includes participation in three major operations, Safed Sagar during the Kargil War, Operation Rakshak in J&K and Operation Sindoor in 2025. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been…

An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, Air Marshal Dixit has logged over 3,500 hours of flying experience. He has commanded a Mirage 2000 squadron, a frontline fighter base in the Western sector, and a premier fighter training base. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a fighter pilot with more than 3,500 hours in the cockpit, has now…

The CBI said it registered the FIR to investigate allegations of corruption against Mann’s OSD and his associates The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday conducted searches at eight locations, including the camp office of Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and the residence of his Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh Ghuman, in Chandigarh, as…

The Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell conducted “Operation Firewall-2026” across 10 states and Union Territories on October 1 as part of the investigation. Andhra Pradesh Police have arrested two men in a suspected Pakistan-linked espionage case involving 18 suspects, including 13 naval personnel. Police allege that the suspects collected classified information about defence establishments in Visakhapatnam and…

Disha Salian’s father, Satish Salian, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking deletion or clarification of a clause stating that no one can be treated as an accused until reasonable suspicion emerges. The plea comes after the CBI began investigating Disha’s death following the court’s direction to register an FIR. Satish Salian, father of deceased celebrity manager…

The police later attributed the congestion to Google Maps not reflecting live traffic conditions, while commuters reported hours-long delays across routes. As chaos resumed on Barapullah Phase-III on Monday after a brief respite over the long weekend, the Delhi Traffic Police initially blamed a “structural bottleneck” on the corridor for the massive jams, effectively pointing to the…

Jaishankar said geopolitical tensions were creating new challenges for countries, from energy and food security to fertilisers and trade. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said the world was entering an “age of flux”, marked by conflicts, uncertainty and tariff volatility, but expressed confidence that India would be able to navigate the “choppy waters” ahead. Speaking…

ACP Vivek Bhagat was recently promoted to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police despite facing allegations of molesting a journalist during a protest. It has now been withheld. ACP Vivek Bhagat was promoted to the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Additional DCP), days after he was accused of molesting a woman journalist during a protest against…

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has downplayed its recent tensions with Congress, endorsing the INDIA bloc’s upcoming protest while framing its own October 10 mobilization as a youth-driven initiative. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday sought to play down its recent sparring with sections of the Congress, welcoming the INDIA bloc’s proposed protest on Tuesday (today)…

Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said PM Narendra Modi has assured Maharashtra of all possible central assistance to tackle the severe drought and support distressed farmers. Shinde met Modi in New Delhi on Monday for an hour-long discussion covering water availability, agricultural conditions and livestock fodder requirements. He said the Prime Minister sought detailed information about the situation.…

Delhi Police has rejected social media allegations that female protesters were physically assaulted during recent demonstrations in the national capital, calling the claims “baseless and misleading”. The police said women protesters were handled by female personnel and treated with dignity, while detentions were carried out according to law and prescribed procedures. The Delhi Police on Monday rejected…

Ventilators supplied to Maharajganj during the Covid-19 pandemic have remained unused at the district women’s hospital for years. Officials say missing pipelines, trained staff and other resources kept the equipment idle, though shifting to a critical care unit has begun. Ventilators worth crores of rupees, supplied to a hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj during the Covid-19 pandemic,…

Nurses are demanding a monthly salary of Rs 45,000, equal pay for equal work, permanent employment, job security and payment of pending incentives. A lawyer representing protesting nurses alleged on Monday that five leaders were arrested after being invited to the Tamil Nadu Secretariat for talks. Police also detained nurses on hunger strike in Chennai after they…

The Supreme Court held that the FDA’s action was based on inspection findings and an unsafe food sample, and set aside a Rs 5 lakh compensation order by the High Court. The Supreme Court on Monday set aside an order of the Bombay High Court directing the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pay Rs 5…

Uddhav Thackeray accused the BJP of using the Election Commission to pursue political vendettas, while Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat called for unity. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday demanded the scrapping of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls while his cousin and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav accused the Bharatiya Janata Party…

The bench criticised the trial court for imposing the death sentence on the same day as conviction without a separate hearing on punishment. The death penalty can be imposed only in cases where the possibility of a convict’s reformation is completely ruled out, the Supreme Court has held, underlining that the possibility of reform cannot be presumed…

Around 5,000 security personnel were deployed as AISA, Congress, AAP held separate marches against the chief election commissioner. Security officials and protesters clashed for at least three hours in central Delhi on Sunday, the third consecutive day of protests against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of…

Maharashtra BJP launched the ‘Namo Seva – Ansuni Kahaniyan’ street play initiative at Mumbai’s KC College, with state party chief Ravindra Chavan in attendance. The plays will depict episodes from PM Narendra Modi’s public life. According to the schedule, every Assembly constituency will host at least 10 performances by October 15, 2026, while each district will have…

“If any process results in disenfranchising millions and millions of Indian citizens… such a process is intrinsically arbitrary… It strikes at the very heart of the Constitution,” said Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, speaking at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court on Sunday called “a negation of the constitutional order” any process that…

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attacked the Uddhav and Raj Thackeray-led Mumbai march against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said the protest reflected political frustration after public rejection and drew a thin crowd. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday criticised the protest march led by Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray in Mumbai, calling it an expression…

The BJP has named Rukmini Mallick from West Bengal and Dinesh Arya from Uttarakhand for the Rajya Sabha polls. The announcement sets up the October 16 contest, including a West Bengal bypoll triggered by Mallick’s resignation. The BJP on Sunday announced names of its candidates for Rajya Sabha polls, fielding Rukmini Mallick from West Bengal and Dinesh…

Shamli Police attached the homes of two alleged shooters and gangster Rahul alias Bholu Shahpuriya in the Balian murder case. The action comes as investigators pursue accused who are absconding and believed to be abroad. Shamli Police have taken major action in the singer Balian murder case, attaching the homes of two alleged shooters who have been…

The Uttarakhand Cabinet decided to repeal the colonial-era canal law and bring a new irrigation Bill. The move came alongside reforms in private university norms and medical college pay as the government held its first cabinet meeting in Champawat. The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Sunday decided to repeal the 153-year-old British-era Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873,…

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi criticized the police for failing to register the complaint promptly, emphasizing the need for accountability Journalists and protesters have warned of further demonstrations outside the Parliament Street Police Station in Delhi after an independent journalist alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a senior police officer during a protest at Jantar Mantar. CJP…

Smit Machchhar, who was seriously injured in the incident, said the flight had begun normally and that he had been looking towards the front of the cockpit while his co-pilot prayed. Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot who fought off an alleged attempt to seize control of a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, has described to Israeli Prime…

India has asked the Pakistani diplomat to ensure that his country respects the sanctity of the International Border, strictly observes relevant bilateral arrangements, and mandates its forces to exercise effective control to prevent unauthorised movement from its side. India on Saturday summoned the top diplomat of Pakistan’s High Commission and protested against the “continued facilitation of illegal…

Aam Aadmi Party’s Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana has publicly raised concerns over teacher shortages in government schools — an act AAP deemed an anti-party activity. The AAP government’s claim that it has improved Punjab’s government schools has been challenged by a party insider. Aam Aadmi Party’s Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana has publicly raised concerns over…

A BSc Nursing student allegedly operated on a woman at a private hospital in Chandauli when no doctor arrived. The woman died later that night, prompting a police case, arrest and action against the hospital. A B.Sc. Nursing student who was allegedly running a private hospital in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli was arrested after he operated on a…

A Dehradun man working at a restaurant in Mauritius has been missing for six days, with his family raising questions over four men he allegedly left with and seeking government intervention. A man from Uttarakhand’s Dehradun has been missing in Mauritius for six days, leaving his family desperately seeking answers and prompting his relatives to appeal to…

B Manickam Tagore welcomed Vijay-led TVK into the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu. The move sharpens opposition unity as parties escalate protests over voter roll revision. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president B Manickam Tagore on Saturday said the entry of Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) into the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu would significantly strengthen the anti-BJP…

Netanyahu invites PM Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to light a flame at Israel’s Independence Day ceremony next year. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and flydubai captain Smit Machchhar to Israel after speaking with the injured pilot about the attack that took place inside the cockpit of a Dubai-to-Tel…

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flagged global debt, stressed asset valuations, high leverage, private credit and AI-driven cyber risks as key vulnerabilities. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday flagged five major vulnerabilities to global financial stability, including elevated debt, stretched asset valuations, high leverage, private credit risks and cyber threats amplified by artificial intelligence…

The finance minister cited the critical minerals mission, rare earth corridors, semiconductor programme and small modular reactors as key strategic responses. Uncertainty is now a standing condition of the global economy and policy must be designed around it, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, adding that national security requires structural autonomy in strategic inputs and…

The agency’s probe has established the alleged role of 13 people, including NTA-appointed subject experts, coaching centre operators, middlemen and candidates. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to file its second and final charge sheet in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2026 paper leak case within a week but is unlikely to implicate any…

The RBI has kept policy interest rates unchanged so far this year, after raising it cumulatively by 125 basis points (1.25 percentage point) in 2025. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to raise policy interest rates next week for the first time in over three-and-half years, with inflation staying above its medium-term target of 4%…

According to sources, the Election Commission reviewed the Rules under the Registration of Electors before the CEO issued the inquiry order. A day after Chief Minister D K Shivakumar sat on dharna at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer Karnataka demanding FIRs against bulk Form 7 applicants alleging systematic targeting of minorities, Dalits and backward classes…

Mumbai’s Shivaji Park saw a 10,000-strong mobilisation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, with CJP now setting its sights on Delhi and announcing an October 10 Jantar Mantar protest if he does not resign. Mumbai’s Shivaji Park turned into a launchpad for a bigger confrontation on Friday as thousands rallied despite police denying permission, with the Cockroach Janta Party…

India has formally mapped 28 strategic Ladakh sites, including Gogra and Hot Spring, key friction points from the 2020 China standoff, in a significant update to its official map. The Centre has formally identified 28 strategic places and geographical features in Ladakh, including key friction points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) such as Gogra and…

The ED has attached a Sant Kabir Nagar plot linked to Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in a money laundering case. The agency says the property matches alleged proceeds from salary, pension and allowances drawn after he became a British citizen. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has provisionally attached a residential plot worth Rs 53.46…

A woman allegedly posing as a PMO official met West Bengal minister Ajay Poddar at Nabanna. Police are now probing how she gained entry and whether she approached other officials. West Bengal Police arrested a woman who allegedly posed as a senior Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) official to gain access to the state secretariat Nabanna. The woman,…

At the ARIN-AP meeting in New Delhi, ED Director Rahul Navin said asset recovery must end with assets being returned to victims or the exchequer. He said closer international coordination is needed to connect tracing, confiscation, management and restitution. Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin said asset recovery should ultimately result in money and property being returned…