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S Jaishankar, Anita Anand discuss trade and security at G-20
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Atlanta during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Summit to discuss growing bilateral cooperation.
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu says SUMP needs talks with public
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu assured residents that the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project won't proceed without public consultation amid ongoing protests and concerns.
Jonmani Gogoi turns up at police station to be questioned
Jonmani Gogoi, wife of the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident, arrived at Dhemaji police station with her lawyer on Saturday morning.
S. Jaishankar urges G20 action to protect Indian sailors
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar highlighted the disproportionate impact of Strait of Hormuz attacks on the Global South, emphasizing risks to Indian seafarers.
North Karnataka sugarcane farmers demand buying price ₹5,500 per ton
Farmers in North Karnataka intensified protests demanding a fair sugarcane price of Rs 5,500 per tonne, prompting district officials to impose restrictions on highway blockades.
Mumbai's Juhu video shows woman hit vehicles, ignoring traffic officer
A woman in Mumbai was filmed refusing to stop her BMW despite a traffic officer standing in front, later claiming harassment as bystanders intervened.
Telangana expands instant widow pension to cover more husband categories
The Telangana government has expanded the 'instant pension' facility to include women whose pensioner husbands belonged to various social security categories.
Indian Railways launches Vande Bharat sleeper New Delhi to Varanasi
Indian Railways has introduced the Vande Bharat Sleeper service between New Delhi and Varanasi, enhancing overnight travel with modern amenities and improved connectivity.
Delhi-NCR: Sunny Saturday after 2 days of unusual rainfall
Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) witnessed a sunny Saturday on October 31 after two days of unusual rainfall.
Harsh Goenka praises Tukaram Mundhe for Maharashtra food safety stance
Business tycoon Harsh Goenka called IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe a "hero," but Mundhe redirected the praise, emphasizing public service as a collective commitment.
Conrad Hotel pool electrocutes German and Slovak swimmers in Bengaluru
Two foreign nationals were electrocuted in a hotel pool in Bengaluru, while a US guest and a pool attendant were injured during the rescue attempt.
RBI may pilot polymer ₹10, ₹20 notes from April 2027
The Reserve Bank of India plans to pilot polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes on April 1, 2027, retaining existing dimensions to avoid costly ATM adjustments.
Banks across India to stay open Nov 1 to 8
Banks will remain open for Dhanteras on November 6, while only Shillong branches close for the Nongkrem Dance Festival on November 2.
PM Modi lays foundation for over ₹400cr Ekta Nagar projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 400 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, enhancing infrastructure and boosting tourism.
Kundan Kumar arrested in Samastipur for forcibly applying vermilion
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Samastipur, Bihar, for forcibly applying vermilion to a married woman's forehead, with the incident captured on video and going viral online.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay suspends deputy jail superintendent N Ramalingam
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay suspended the deputy jail superintendent of Theni prison and ordered staff transfers following a jailbreak involving 17 inmates.
Gujarat banks closed today for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary
Banks in Gujarat are closed today, 31 October, due to a special public holiday for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary, while banks in other states remain open.
S Jaishankar, Penny Wong and Anita Anand discuss ACITI partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Canadian and Australian counterparts at the G20 Summit to discuss the ACITI Partnership.
ED provisionally attaches ₹426.46cr from Mohammad Ali Jauhar University
The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 426.46 crore linked to Azam Khan's Mohammad Ali Jauhar University, citing alleged misuse of government funds.
AP Singh retires after 40 years with Indian Air Force
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh concludes his 40-year military career, leaving the Indian Air Force structurally prepared for future challenges under new leadership.
Class 3 boy allegedly attacks specially abled girl in Panchkula
A Class 3 student in Panchkula attacked a special-needs KG girl with stones and a flowerpot, leaving her critically injured and raising concerns about school safety.
Driver Babul Borpatra helps deliver baby on bus near Kaziranga
A woman traveling from Guwahati to Dibrugarh gave birth on a bus near Kaziranga, assisted by the driver and passengers who created a makeshift delivery area.
Mumbai CBI court acquits Chhota Rajan and 4 others
A special CBI court has acquitted gangster Chhota Rajan and four others in a 2009 attempt-to-murder case involving former Shiv Sena leader Ajay Bhosale.
Delhi Metro unveils coach crowding display for Pink Line trains
Delhi Metro has expanded its real-time coach occupancy display system to the Pink Line, enabling passengers to identify less crowded coaches before boarding.
Haryana farmers protest at minister's house over ₹430 per quintal
Various farmer organisations in Haryana protested the government's ₹15 per quintal sugarcane price hike, deeming it inadequate amidst rising agricultural input costs.
Narendra Modi calls Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel architect of Akhand Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary, highlighting his role in creating a strong and united India.
Uttar Pradesh plans 'Singapore City' near Noida International Airport
The Uttar Pradesh government plans to develop a “Singapore City” near Noida International Airport, attracting investments from Singapore to boost regional growth.
Joshimath helicopter crash kills 5 including Bengaluru crime branch inspector
A helicopter crash in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, claimed the lives of five Bengaluru residents, including a CCB inspector, as they were set to return home.
India's drug pricing authority caps margins on 137 anticancer medicines
An analysis of NPPA data reveals that nearly one in four non-scheduled anti-cancer drug packs saw no price reduction, despite the Centre's efforts to cap trade margins.
Misty Delhi morning after record rain as AQI touches 95
Delhi woke up to shallow fog on Saturday morning, following record-breaking rain that cleared pollutants and resulted in the cleanest October air quality in four years.
Nitin Deshmukh led farmers block Samruddhi Expressway seeking ₹1L/ha relief
At least five farmers sustained minor injuries when police used mild lathi charge to disperse protesters blocking the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, causing traffic disruption.
Pune may switch to alternate day water supply after Diwali
Pune has used 6.35 TMC of its 13 TMC water allocation for 2026-27, prompting the PMC to consider alternate-day supply after Diwali due to limited stock.
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Atlanta for G20
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is engaging in multiple bilateral meetings and a Quad session during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta.
Heavy rain lowers Delhi AQI to 95, could reach 323
Delhi experienced improved air quality with an AQI of 95, attributed to heavy rains that also brought record-breaking winter chill to the city.
S Jaishankar warns G20 of risks to global energy supplies
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned G20 countries that sanctions and disruptions at key transit routes threaten global energy trade, urging open and predictable markets.
Bhupender Yadav visits PAVAN ICCC at CAQM integrating pollution data
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the PAVAN-ICCC, a digital hub designed to monitor and manage air pollution across Delhi-NCR using integrated data streams.
Environmentalists, former secretary warn Delhi Yamuna riverfront risks flooding
Environmentalists, including a former Union Ministry Secretary, have raised serious concerns about the proposed Yamuna riverfront development in Delhi.
India extends census counting phase to 50 days with self-enumeration
The population enumeration phase of Census 2027 will span a record 50 days, from January 10 to February 28, due to an increased number of questions and self-enumeration options.
S Jaishankar urges diplomacy at G20 Atlanta, stresses maritime trade
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting that military solutions are ineffective and urged for diplomatic efforts.
Bhutan glacial lake outburst floods: 12,000 evacuated in North Bengal
A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan has led to the evacuation of around 12,000 people in West Bengal's Alipurduar district.
India lifted 496M people out of extreme poverty: World Bank
India has lifted an estimated 496 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011 and 2023, according to the World Bank's October 2026 Poverty and Equity Brief.
Vijay announces 5-year age relaxation for job seekers in TN
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced a five-year age relaxation for candidates applying for government jobs in the state.
Punjab: Stubble burning cases nearly double in last week
Punjab has witnessed a sharp rise in farm fire incidents, with the number nearly doubling in the last week.
J&K Police bust terror financing network, arrest 10 associates
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled an intra-Union Territory terror financing network in Shopian district.
Video: Rafale Marine lands on INS Vikrant on maiden attempt
The Indian Navy has released a video showing a Rafale Marine aircraft successfully landing on board the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on its maiden attempt.
Consumer court tells IRCTC to refund Re 1 shortfall
A consumer commission in Kerala has ordered the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to pay a passenger ₹3,100 for not refunding him the exact amount due on a canceled train ticket.
Greater Noida: Father, son plucking flowers fall from 23rd floor
A 40-year-old man and his 11-year-old son died after falling from the 23rd floor of the Mahagun Mywoods Society in Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddha district on Friday.
Chopper crashes near Joshimath in Uttarakhand; all 6 onboard dead
All six people onboard a helicopter that crashed while returning from Badrinath Dham to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, have been confirmed dead.
Indian government clears ₹40,000cr project to build 8 corvettes
The Indian government has approved a ₹40,000 crore project to build eight Next-Generation Corvettes (NGCs) for the Indian Navy.
Ladakh women's groups suspend protest against liquor policy
Women's organizations in Ladakh have temporarily suspended their protest against the Union Territory's liquor policy.
SC suggests involving celebrities like Virat Kohli in anti-pollution campaigns
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on whether to continue or relax the firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali.
Cyclone Arnab remnants to bring heavy rain, storms across India
India is likely to witness heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hailstorms on Friday due to the remnants of Cyclone Arnab.
ECI extends SIR deadline in Delhi, 5 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has extended the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories: Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi.
Need to update your passport? Here's how to avoid delays
Updating your passport can be a daunting task, especially if you are unprepared.
Cyclone Arnab: Over 59,000 evacuated in Odisha, Ganjam worst-hit
Cyclone Arnab has wreaked havoc in Odisha, leading to massive destruction and displacement.
Protest-hit Jamia sets dates for restoring students' union, holding elections
Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi has accepted the demands of protesting students, including a timeline for the implementation of the Students' Union constitution.
Supreme Court orders banks to compensate digital fraud victims
The Supreme Court on Thursday said banks must pay for the losses suffered by victims of digital fraud if an investigation establishes that the offense resulted from a failure of due diligence by the financial institutions.
2 MP sisters, their 4 kids found dead in wells
Two sisters, one of whom was eight months pregnant and their four children were found dead in separate wells in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Wednesday.
'Why arrest him?' Mercedes crash accused's judge father gets relief
The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to an Additional District Judge whose son was involved in a fatal car accident in Kochi.
Cyclone Arnab weakens into deep depression
Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a deep depression, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
Driving license application: 5 FAQs you must know
Applying for a driving license can be an overwhelming task for first-timers. With so many rules and regulations, it is only natural for applicants to have questions regarding the process.
Why deleted voters asked to file Form-6? SC asks ECI
The Supreme Court has questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over its decision to ask deleted voters from the draft roll in Delhi to fill Form 6.
2-year-old enters record books for Tabla playing: What we know
A two-year-old girl from Karnataka, Swarshri Hegde, has made it to the India Book of Records by reciting and playing 12 taals on the tabla.
Cheetah dies from pellet injuries; Centre deputes team to investigate
The central government has formed a high-level team to investigate the death of a 19-month-old male cheetah at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park.
Ship carrying sulfur runs aground in Andhra amid cyclone Arnab
A cargo vessel carrying sulfur drifted and ran aground in the sea near Antarvedi in Andhra Pradesh amid cyclone Arnab.
3 killed, 31 houses damaged as Cyclone Arnab batters Andhra
Cyclone Arnab has wreaked havoc in Andhra Pradesh, killing three people and damaging 31 houses.
Dipke, satirists, legal website's Instagram posts on ECI, Modi removed
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), has alleged that the central government is censoring anti-government posts on Instagram.
Kochi Police commissioner transferred over Mercedes hit-and-run case lapses
Kochi Police Commissioner Kaliraj Mahesh has been removed from his position amid mounting criticism over the police handling of a hit-and-run case involving the son of an additional district judge.
India invites Pakistan for SCO event, first since Operation Sindoor
India has invited Pakistan's Minister for National Heritage and Culture, Aurangzeb Khan Khichi, to the first Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum.
Cyclone Arnab stationary after landfall; heavy rain in Andhra, Odisha
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab over west central Bay of Bengal off the Andhra Pradesh coast has remained stationary during the past three hours after making landfall early Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
How to correct errors on your PAN card
Correcting errors on a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is essential to keep financial records accurate.
Cyclone Arnab moving faster, landfall likely between 2:00-4:00am on Wednesday
Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam, near Yanam, between 2:00-4:00am on Wednesday.
'It's loot': SC questions 1,000% mark-up on cancer drugs
The Supreme Court has slammed the government and its regulatory mechanisms for allowing massive markups on medicines, questioning how a hospital could charge a ₹1.3 lakh for a cancer injection, which is available to a medical distributor for just ₹11,000.
Blue drum murder: Court admits convicts' appeals against death sentences
The Allahabad High Court has accepted the appeals of Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla against their death sentences in the Meerut blue drum murder case.
MP's ₹8.86 crore bridge almost ready but approach roads missing
A bridge over the Dudhi River in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram district has been rendered almost useless three years after its completion.
Delhi workers spend thrice more on commuting than Bihar counterparts
The National Household Travel Survey (NHTS) for 2025-26 has revealed that workers in Delhi spend nearly thrice as much on commuting compared to their counterparts in urban Bihar.
New ₹1,000 currency note with temple design? Government fact-checks
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has dismissed claims about a new ₹1,000 currency note.
Why is Arunachal's Gen Z protesting against mega-dam?
Arunachal Pradesh's Gen Z is protesting the Siang Upper Multipurpose Project, an 11,200-MW dam.
How did Cyclone Arnab get its name?
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a "very severe cyclonic storm" over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall on India's eastern coast on Wednesday.
Karnataka's final electoral roll released; nearly 1 crore voters deleted
The final electoral roll for Karnataka has been published, revealing a total of 4,55,00,011 voters.
SC seeks Centre's response on pleas against full Vande Mataram
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to two petitions challenging Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) orders that mandated the singing of all six stanzas of the national song, Vande Mataram, at formal state events.
Supreme Court adjourns petitions challenging Election Commission's functioning
The Supreme Court has adjourned a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Kolkata man, 18-year-old son paraded naked over relationship with minor
An 18-year-old man, his father, and a friend were allegedly forced to strip and walk naked on a busy street in Kolkata's Sarsuna over the young man's relationship with a 13-year-old girl.
HC refuses to stay probe against journalist in SC/ST case
The Delhi High Court has refused to stay the investigation of a case against a woman journalist.
Centre gets SC notice over media organizations' privacy law challenge
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the central government and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on a plea challenging the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Myanmar woman raped by husband's friends in Hyderabad
In a shocking incident, an 18-year-old woman from Myanmar has accused her husband of repeatedly locking her inside their rented house in Hyderabad and sending his friends to sexually assault her.
Cyclone Arnab: 'Very severe' storm nears Odisha, Andhra coast
Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal.
How to update your Aadhaar card without common mistakes
Updating your Aadhaar card helps keep your personal information accurate and up to date.
17 inmates escape Tamil Nadu jail after faking epileptic seizure
Seventeen undertrial prisoners escaped from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Tamil Nadu's Theni district on Monday night.
Assam: 5 of family shot dead in Guwahati hotel
A shooting incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati's Bora Service area left five people dead on Monday, NDTV reported.
Cyclone Arnab to make landfall by Wednesday morning: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Cyclone Arnab will cross the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam.
Defence Acquisition Council clears ₹2.12L cr defense procurement proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved capital acquisition proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore for the Indian Armed Forces.
Delhi: Fire breaks out at North Block; no casualties reported
A fire broke out at Delhi's North Block on Monday, sending thick black smoke billowing from the rooftop.
Kerala judge's son crash: Minor claimed to learn driving online
The 17-year-old son of a serving judge in Kerala was involved in a fatal accident on Sunday morning.
Cyclone Arnab intensifies over Bay of Bengal, likely to strengthen
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclone Arnab.
Jamia offers union elections after 20yrs; students reject announcement
Jamia Millia Islamia University has announced the resumption of student union elections after a gap of nearly 20 years.