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20 Oct 2026
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Kolkata celebrates Maha Navami amid caution after Chorbagan stampede

Kolkata's streets were filled with devotees on Maha Navami, as crowds flocked to pandals and temples, celebrating the penultimate day of Durga Puja amid heightened safety measures.

20 Oct 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir medical interns resume strike over stipend hike

Hundreds of medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir resumed their strike after failed negotiations with the government over a promised stipend increase from ₹12,300 to ₹30,000.

20 Oct 2026
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Himanshu Chauhan says Rapido driver pulled a knife, stole phone

A Gurugram resident, Himanshu Chauhan, claims a Rapido bike taxi rider threatened him with a knife and stole his phone during a late-night ride.

20 Oct 2026
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Katihar Durga Puja pandal grabs attention with giant thermocol cockroaches

A Durga Puja pandal in Katihar, Bihar, features giant thermocol cockroach models and spider webs, drawing crowds eager for selfies with its unique and humorous decorations.

20 Oct 2026
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Manipur on 48-hour strike after 3 Meetei firewood collectors killed

A statewide 48-hour general strike in Manipur disrupted normal life, following the killing of three Meetei firewood collectors, as roads emptied and tensions escalated.

20 Oct 2026
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MLA Akhil Gogoi leads protest at Assam Secretariat for Garg

More than a hundred people assembled at the Assam secretariat, demanding justice for singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death in Singapore last year.

20 Oct 2026
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Delhi food safety department finds hygiene lapses, collects sweet samples

Inspections by the Food Safety Department revealed insects in storage and multiple hygiene lapses at Delhi sweet manufacturing units.

20 Oct 2026
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Thiruvananthapuram airport suspends operations Tuesday for Alpassi Arattu procession

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will suspend operations for five hours on October 20 to accommodate the Alpassi Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

20 Oct 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police warns of Dwarka Dussehra restrictions for VVIPs

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for possible traffic diversions in Dwarka on 20 October, from 4:50 PM to 8:00 PM, due to VVIP movement and heavy traffic.

20 Oct 2026
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Gujarat government proposes gifting Yusuf Pathan half disputed Vadodara land

The Gujarat government plans to grant former cricketer Yusuf Pathan a portion of a long-disputed municipal plot in Vadodara, two months after he left the Trinamool Congress.

20 Oct 2026
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Jaishankar meets UAE FM in Mumbai as trade tops $100bn

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah in Mumbai, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy amid ongoing Gulf tensions.

20 Oct 2026
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Uddhav Thackeray leads Shiv Sena rally, Dadar Mahim road closures

The Mumbai Traffic Police have announced road closures and diversions in Dadar and Mahim for the Shiv Sena (UBT) Dussehra rally at Shivaji Park on October 20, 2026.

20 Oct 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins 3-day Mumbai visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on October 20, 2026, for a three-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade deals and energy cooperation.

20 Oct 2026
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S Jaishankar meets UAE foreign minister over West Asia crisis

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep concern over the situation in West Asia, emphasizing India's support for peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

20 Oct 2026
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Salt Lake 'Ram ki Ayodhya' poster highlights Ram, sparks debate

A Hindi poster for Salt Lake's 'Ram ki Ayodhya' event has sparked debate by omitting Durga imagery, blending Dussehra and Durga Puja traditions in Bengal.

20 Oct 2026
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IAF's 'WINGS over GANGES' aerial show in Varanasi October 25

Varanasi will host the Indian Air Force's 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display on October 25, 2026, featuring frontline fighters and aerobatic teams at Namo Ghat.

20 Oct 2026
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Devendra Fadnavis announces ₹5,000 Diwali bonus for drought-hit Maharashtra farmers

Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a ₹5,000 financial aid to drought-hit farmers, ensuring the amount reaches their accounts before Diwali.

20 Oct 2026
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IMD warns 7 Kerala districts as Bay lows form

Two low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal are expected to cause widespread rain in Keralam, prompting a yellow alert for seven districts on October 20.

20 Oct 2026
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Amit Shah in Punjab meets Bikramjit Singh's family, vows justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Punjab to meet families affected by the drug crisis, including the family of Bikramjit Singh in Batala, who died in a drug-related incident.

20 Oct 2026
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IAF chief AP Singh flew final Kiran trainer at Dundigal

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh concluded his career with a Kiran aircraft flight at the Air Force Academy, receiving a water cannon salute upon landing.

20 Oct 2026
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UP NEET PG 2026 registration opens Oct 21 for MD/MS/Diploma/DNB

The Directorate General of Medical Education and Training, Uttar Pradesh, has announced the first round counselling schedule for UP NEET PG 2026, starting October 21.

20 Oct 2026
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Delhi requires PUC and bars non-BS-VI vehicles registered outside Delhi

Starting November 1, Delhi will enforce a "No PUC, No Fuel" policy and implement 50% work-from-home measures to combat winter air pollution.

20 Oct 2026
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Gorakhpur Durga Puja pandal displays Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla effigies

A Gorakhpur Durga Puja committee hanged effigies of Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicts in the 'blue drum' murder case, following their death sentence by a Meerut court.

20 Oct 2026
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Agartala Durgabari temple preserves 149-year tradition with Maha Nabami sacrifice

The Durgabari temple in Agartala conducted animal sacrifices during Maha Nabami, adhering to Supreme Court restrictions that mandate the rituals be concealed from public view.

20 Oct 2026
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Mysuru Dasara marks 417th year with Jamboo Savari finale

Mysuru prepares for the grand finale of its iconic 11-day Dasara celebrations, featuring a spectacular Vijayadashami procession with caparisoned elephants and cultural tableaux.

20 Oct 2026
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Karwa Chauth October 29 2026 moonrise times vary across cities

Karwa Chauth in 2026 falls on October 29, with moonrise times varying across Indian cities like Delhi, Noida, and Mumbai. Check local timings for accurate observance.

20 Oct 2026
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Bhongaon father shoots 19-year-old Shazia after she refused to marry

A 48-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh shot his 19-year-old daughter in the head after she refused to marry a man he had chosen for her.

20 Oct 2026
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Kasganj woman sold infant for ₹1.5L, baby rescued, 5 arrested

A woman in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, sold her infant son for Rs 1.5 lakh and falsely reported a kidnapping to the police. The child was rescued and five individuals were arrested.

20 Oct 2026
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Bengaluru woman says Zara staff forced her to undress

A Bengaluru woman claims Zara staff forced her to undress during a security check, despite her repeated refusals, after being falsely accused of theft.

20 Oct 2026
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Suvendu Adhikari visits Purba Bardhaman families, offers ₹25L support

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the family of two stampede victims in Purba Bardhaman, offering ₹25 lakh ex-gratia and promising further assistance.

20 Oct 2026
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Chief Justice Surya Kant inaugurates Ladakh bench highest in India

The Ladakh Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court, India's highest at 3,500 metres, begins hearings tomorrow to improve access to justice for remote communities.

20 Oct 2026
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Six-year-old girl missing in Alampundi, Villupuram district, since October 12

Tamil Nadu police have intensified efforts to find a missing six-year-old girl from Alampundi village, forming seven teams and examining 600 phone numbers in their investigation.

20 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

3-layer security deployed for Modi's visit to Delhi Dussehra celebrations

A three-layer security arrangement will be in place for the Dussehra celebrations at Utsav Ground, East Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the Ravana Dahan ceremony on Tuesday evening around 6:30pm.

20 Oct 2026
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Kurla electrical duct fire injures 9, taken to Rajawadi Hospital

A fire in Kurla West's Kohinoor HDIL building No. 5 injured nine people, including three children, as flames spread through electrical ducts early Tuesday morning.

20 Oct 2026
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Rajnath Singh urges SCO unity on terrorism, announces civilisation dialogue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized unified action against terrorism at the SCO meeting, announcing India's plan to host the first Civilisation Dialogue Forum by year-end.

20 Oct 2026
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Sahil Wakode's parents demand Devendra Fadnavis intervention and fresh probe

Sahil Wakode’s parents have urged Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to intervene in their son's suicide case, expressing dissatisfaction with the ongoing investigation.

20 Oct 2026
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Teen R says she feels unsafe after Modi remarks video

A viral video of a teenager making crude remarks about Prime Minister Modi at a protest led to severe harassment, forcing her and her family into hiding.

20 Oct 2026
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Video shows Gufran Shaikh slapping girl at Nala Sopara garba

A viral video shows Gufran Shaikh slapping a girl during a garba event in Nala Sopara, sparking protests over molestation allegations and raising concerns about girls' safety.

20 Oct 2026
• Gujarat

Man jumps off 1,700ft cliff seeking domestic violence law change

A postal employee from Gujarat, Vishwaraj Gohil, allegedly died by suicide on October 12 by jumping off the Konkankada cliff at Harishchandragad into the nearly 1,700-foot-deep gorge.

20 Oct 2026
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Saravanan arrested for allegedly killing Uthira and stealing gold thali

A 23-year-old male nurse in Tamil Nadu's Erode district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 26-year-old colleague and stealing her gold chain.

20 Oct 2026
• Kolkata

Kolkata stampede: Victims had ruptured organs, most suffocated to death

Preliminary autopsy reports of the 19 victims who died in a stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal have pointed to traumatic asphyxia caused by chest compression as the likely cause of death for most of the 19 people.

20 Oct 2026
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LocalCircles: 72% of Diwali shoppers pick fashion, spending down 6%

As Diwali nears, Indian households prioritize fashion, home appliances, and travel in their festive shopping plans, despite tighter budgets and a 6% drop in overall spending.

20 Oct 2026
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Delhi airport unveils robotic cafe at Terminal 3 Gate 42

Delhi airport's new robotic cafe at Terminal 3 serves coffee and ice cream in under three minutes, with a dancing robotic arm handling orders and payments cashlessly.

20 Oct 2026
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Delhi-NCR mornings see AQI above 200 due to overnight weather

Delhi-NCR's air quality worsens in the early morning due to temperature inversions and weak winds, trapping pollutants near the ground and causing AQI levels to exceed 200.

400+ Indian-origin scholars criticize use of 'anarchic street protests'

Over 400 Indian-origin scholars from 27 countries have signed a statement titled "Spare India from Anarchy," expressing concern over attempts to undermine India's constitutional institutions and democratic processes.

20 Oct 2026
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Mohan Bhagwat lauds Smit Machchhar's quick thinking at RSS rally

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lauded Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery during a mid-air crisis, attributing his actions to the cultural values and upbringing rooted in Hinduism.

20 Oct 2026
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IMD warns very heavy rain for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts isolated very heavy rainfall of 11-20 cm over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal as the north-east monsoon progresses.

20 Oct 2026
• France

India target of global forces seeking 'regime change': Mohan Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has drawn parallels between the ongoing unrest in France and past events in Bangladesh and Nepal to warn of similar forces at work in India.

20 Oct 2026
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann hands Parvinder Jhota probe to CBI

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced the transfer of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota's murder investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

20 Oct 2026
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Mohan Bhagwat celebrates RSS 101st foundation day, cites 4,61,127 villages

Mohan Bhagwat marked the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's 101st foundation day, highlighting outreach efforts and addressing global and domestic issues in his annual speech.

20 Oct 2026
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Latur's Shankar Abanrao Kshirsagar pleaded via video, died by suicide

A 46-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Latur district died by suicide after crop losses and mounting medical college fees for his daughter, highlighting severe financial distress.

20 Oct 2026
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warns global forces weakening India, Hindus

Mohan Bhagwat, RSS chief, claims global forces aim to weaken India through "regime change" operations, supported by ambitious leaders prioritizing power over national interest.

20 Oct 2026
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Air India Express Visakhapatnam Bengaluru flight lands, 148 uninjured

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru experienced a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport with all 148 passengers unharmed.

20 Oct 2026
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Mohan Bhagwat says human error killed 19 in Kolkata stampede

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat attributed the deadly Kolkata stampede to human error, not nature, during his address at the Vijayadashami celebrations in Nagpur.

20 Oct 2026
• Infosys

Marco Rubio in Mumbai today; what's on agenda

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in India on Tuesday; however, he will not be going to the national capital, New Delhi.

20 Oct 2026
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Former Leh CEC Tashi Gyalsan seeks renaming to 'Aksai Hind'

Tashi Gyalsan, former CEC of Ladakh, urged India to rename the Chinese-occupied territory from 'Aksai Chin' to 'Aksai Hind', asserting Ladakh's integral status within India.

20 Oct 2026
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Mohan Bhagwat says India embraces diversity at Nagpur's 100th Vijayadashami

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized India's diverse heritage during the Vijayadashami event in Nagpur, marking the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

20 Oct 2026
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Indian airlines raise fares as turbine fuel more than doubled

Rising fuel prices, reduced flight schedules, and geopolitical tensions in West Asia are driving up airfares, impacting travelers with higher ticket costs and limited availability.

20 Oct 2026
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India and Australia start AUSTRAHIND 2026 coastal exercise in Thiruvananthapuram

The joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced on October 19 in Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on coordinated operations in coastal and island environments.

20 Oct 2026
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India marks Vijayadashami with Ravana effigy burnings and prayers

Prime Minister Modi and President Murmu extended heartfelt Vijayadashami greetings, emphasizing the festival's message of righteousness and the victory of good over evil.

20 Oct 2026
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Pinarayi Vijayan moves Supreme Court over ₹278cr CMRL-Exalogic probe

The Supreme Court will hear former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's plea on Wednesday, seeking a stay on vigilance proceedings in the Rs 278-crore CMRL-Exalogic case.

20 Oct 2026
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Maharashtra FDA seizes nearly 9.5 tons paneer, khoya in Pune

The FDA has confiscated nearly 9.5 tonnes of paneer and khoya in Pune, as part of increased food safety inspections ahead of the festive season.

20 Oct 2026
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Bomb threat grounds Chennai-Goa IndiGo flight 6E588 for 5 hours

A bomb threat on a Chennai-Goa IndiGo flight led to a five-hour delay, as security agencies conducted thorough checks before clearing the aircraft for departure.

20 Oct 2026
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Kullu villagers help 2 men escape custody with 508g charas

A police team in Kullu was allegedly attacked by 30–40 villagers who forcibly freed two men detained with charas, leaving officers and a witness injured.

20 Oct 2026
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Rajbir Singh Ghuman questioned nearly 5 hours in CBI probe

Rajbir Singh Ghuman, OSD to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, faced the CBI for five hours on Monday over alleged corruption in appointments and policy decisions.

20 Oct 2026
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Chandigarh records coldest October night in 3 years at 15°C

Chandigarh experienced its coldest October night in three years as temperatures dropped to 15°C, influenced by clear skies and recent snowfall in Himachal Pradesh.

20 Oct 2026
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Kerala raises DA and DR to 37% from Jan 2026

Kerala announced a 2% hike in dearness allowance and relief for state employees and pensioners, effective January 2026, with specific eligibility criteria for different groups.

20 Oct 2026
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Ludhiana man Dalvir Singhm allegedly tries to run over ex-mother-in-law

A 35-year-old man in Ludhiana allegedly attempted to run over his former mother-in-law, blaming her for his recent divorce, injuring two bystanders in the process.

20 Oct 2026
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Central Delhi security eases as traffic and life mostly normal

Central Delhi has relaxed its security measures after over two weeks of heightened vigilance, though police and paramilitary forces continue to be stationed at key locations.

20 Oct 2026
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India mulls device to route satellite internet through secure checkpoint

India is considering a hardware device to monitor satellite communications from foreign providers like Starlink, aiming to enhance national security and control internet traffic.

20 Oct 2026
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster reopens after tiger enclosure death

Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, England, has reopened following the tragic death of 24-year-old William Chapman, who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Two busses bound for Srinagar attacked, stone thrown in Doraha

A Srinagar-bound bus was attacked in Punjab, following a similar incident in Haryana, raising concerns about the safety of Kashmiri passengers traveling through these regions.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Sanjay Chopra allegedly died by suicide at Lajpat Nagar Metro

A 57-year-old LIC agent, Sanjay Chopra, died by suicide at Lajpat Nagar Metro station in Delhi. A suicide note and his PAN card were found at the scene.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Dussehra Tuesday: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh dry day, banks mostly closed

On October 20, 2026, Dussehra celebrations will see liquor shops closed and banks observing a holiday, while essential services and public transport continue to operate.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Kondabhattula Pavan Kumar arrested for WhatsApp impersonation, extorting ₹18L

A 23-year-old man in Hyderabad was arrested for posing as a woman on social media to extort ₹18 lakh from victims, including a police officer.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Plotters spent over a month planning Juhu attack on Shroff

The attackers conducted surveillance of the Juhu ground, where Tiger Shroff practices football, for over a month before executing their plan on September 11.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

India plans agrivoltaics scheme letting farmers grow crops under panels

The government is developing an agrivoltaics scheme allowing farmers to generate solar power on elevated panels while continuing crop cultivation.

20 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

DMK councilor calls C Joseph Vijay 'dog,' police file case

Chennai Police have filed a case against DMK councillor Sudha Dheena Dayalan for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.

19 Oct 2026
• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

CJP leaders' judicial custody extended by 2 days

The judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka has been extended for two more days.

19 Oct 2026
• Delhi

After Karnal, Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones in Ludhiana

A Kashmir-bound bus was attacked with stones near Doraha in Ludhiana on Sunday night.

19 Oct 2026
• Delhi High Court

Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against notice seeking ₹10,000 bond

Neha Bora, the president of the All India Students Association (AISA), has moved the Delhi High Court against a notice issued by a Special Executive Magistrate (SEM).

19 Oct 2026
• Article 370

MEA rejects Islamic bloc's 'malicious' anti-India references during Baghdad meet

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's (OIC) "anti-India references" in its resolutions.

19 Oct 2026
• Akhilesh Yadav

Dussehra poster in Lucknow shows Ravana with Musk, Rahul heads

A Dussehra poster in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has stirred up a major controversy.

19 Oct 2026
• Manipur

Angry locals bring 2 victims' bodies to Manipur CM's bungalow

Irate residents took the bodies of two victims to the gate of Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh's bungalow in Imphal to protest the violence that has plagued the state since 2023.

19 Oct 2026
• Ludhiana

Ludhiana: School peon molests, films minor student

A school peon in Ludhiana has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old student on campus.

19 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

Delhi: Chargesheet filed in Manipuri musician's lynching case

The Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in the Saket Court against seven people for the mob lynching of Manipuri music teacher Chongtham Vikram Singh, news agency ANI reported.

19 Oct 2026
• Karnataka

Mangaluru parish priest arrested for sexually abusing minor boys

A parish priest from St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Valencia, Mangaluru, Karnataka, has been arrested on charges of sexually abusing minor boys.

19 Oct 2026
• Canada

Laal HIT Janta Party formed to counter Cockroach Janata Party

A new political outfit, the Laal HIT Janta Party (LHJP), has been formed in response to the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

19 Oct 2026
• Delhi

Delhi records coldest night of October so far

Delhi witnessed its coldest night of October so far, with the temperature dropping to 17.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

19 Oct 2026
• India

Applying for a passport? Avoid these common mistakes

Applying for an Indian passport can be a complicated affair, especially if you make a mistake.

19 Oct 2026
• Indian Railways

No more loudspeaker nuisance: Railways warns of ₹1,000 fine, removal

The Southern Railway has issued a warning to passengers against playing music or videos on their phones in speaker mode.

19 Oct 2026
• Jantar Mantar

Magistrate alleges threats received over CJP leaders' detention; FIR filed

The Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) hearing the case of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das has alleged that anonymous people were threatening him to release them.

19 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

CJP accuses authorities of deliberately delaying leaders' release

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused authorities of deliberately delaying the release of its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

18 Oct 2026
• Durga Puja

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: 7 accused sent to 10-day custody

A local court in Kolkata has remanded seven accused in the Durga Puja pandal stampede to 10 days of police custody. The incident, which took place on Saturday evening, claimed the lives of 19 people.

18 Oct 2026
• Jammu And Kashmir

Army officer's wife held for allegedly sharing information with spies

The wife of a senior Army officer in Jammu and Kashmir has been charged by the local police for allegedly sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence operatives, NDTV reported.

18 Oct 2026
• Calcutta High Court

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Announcement triggered chaos

A stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening left 19 dead and 25 injured.

18 Oct 2026
• Greater Noida

Greater Noida family death: Suicide suspected in deaths

The five members of a family found dead in Greater Noida on Saturday are suspected to have died by suicide, India Today reported, citing the police.

18 Oct 2026
• Amit Shah

Kolkata stampede: 7 people arrested, including puja committee members

Seven people have been arrested in connection with a deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

18 Oct 2026
• Andhra Pradesh

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in southern India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of southern India on Sunday, October 18.

18 Oct 2026
• Kolkata

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Eyewitnesses blame narrow gates, no lighting

A stampede-like situation at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata on Saptami evening left at least 19 dead and around 25 injured (with some reports claiming the injured numbered 35).

18 Oct 2026
• Amit Shah

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: 19 dead, 25 injured

A stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Pujapandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening left 19 dead and 25 injured.

18 Oct 2026
• Madhya Pradesh

MP: 12 dead, several injured as truck runs over devotees

At least 12 people were killed and several others injured when a truck lost control and ran over devotees on Saturday near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

17 Oct 2026
• Amit Shah

17 dead, including child, in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

A stampede at the Chor Bagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja Pandal in North Kolkata on Saturday evening left 17 people dead and several injured.

Court orders Abhijeet Dipke's conditional release

A Delhi court ordered the conditional release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday.

17 Oct 2026
• Mumbai

Fortis Hospital, Mulund's kitchen shut over cockroaches, fungus-infested containers

The Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business license of the kitchen at Fortis Hospital in Mulund, Mumbai.

17 Oct 2026
• Greater Noida

Greater Noida: 5 family members found dead after noodles meal

Five members of a family were found dead at their home in Greater Noida's Rabupura area on Saturday morning.

17 Oct 2026
• Supreme Court Of India

Internet access a fundamental right for children: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that internet access and usage are a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

17 Oct 2026
• Delhi High Court

No footpaths near Delhi HC, SC warns of dharna

The Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the absence of proper footpaths and pedestrian crossings near the Delhi High Court.

17 Oct 2026
• Andhra Pradesh

IMD predicts break in rain for Delhi-NCR on Saturday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a break in the recent spell of rain for Delhi-NCR on Saturday.

17 Oct 2026
• Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan: 7 dead, 10 injured in Delhi-Mumbai Expressway accident

A tragic accident occurred on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Kota district on Saturday morning.

India rejects UN report on youth facing retaliation, stigma

India has rejected the claims of United Nations Special Rapporteur Gina Romero that young people in the country face retaliation or stigmatization for discussing mental health or gender justice.

17 Oct 2026
• Gujarat

Gujarat: 5 killed, 6 injured in chemical plant blast

A reactor blast at a chemical plant in Gujarat's Bharuch district killed five workers and injured six others late Friday night.

17 Oct 2026
• Arvind Kejriwal

'Lehra do Tiranga': Court appearance for Dipke; Neha Bora released

The Delhi Police on Saturday detained Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke and All India Students' Association (AISA) president Neha Bora under preventive provisions on October 16.

16 Oct 2026
• Central Government

Centre amends Census rules, private teachers can now be enumerators

The central government has amended the Census Rules, 1990, to widen the categories of people eligible for appointment as enumerators.

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

Dipke, Neha Bora detained amid Tiranga protest march

The Delhi Police have taken CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke into preventive custody amid the Cockroach Janta Party's Lehra Do Tiranga protest march.

16 Oct 2026
• Meerut

Meerut lovers death sentenced for killing husband, then staging snakebite

A Meerut court has sentenced Ravita and her lover, Amardeep, to death for the murder of her husband, Amit Kashyap, in April 2025.

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

'Don't hold Tiranga march': Cops tell Dipke at his residence

Delhi Police visited the residence of Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, to tell him not to carry out his proposed "Tiranga Yatra."

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

Cops at Abhijeet Dipke's residence ahead of CJP's 'Tiranga march'

Delhi Police personnel have arrived at the residence of NCP (SP) spokesperson Anish Gawande, where Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is staying, just hours ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march at Central Park in Connaught Place.

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi

We'll act if 'Tiranga protest' causes unlawful business loss: SC

The Supreme Court has observed that it will exercise its powers if there is any unlawful loss of business caused by the shutdown of Connaught Place, Delhi.

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi

Supreme Court refuses to intervene in 'Lehra do Tiranga' march

The Supreme Court has refused to pass interim orders on the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) Lehra do Tiranga march in Delhi.

16 Oct 2026
• Delhi

IMD: Temperatures to remain relatively low in Delhi-NCR, North India

North India is witnessing a sudden change in weather, with a noticeable chill in the air.

Journalist, Sanjay Raut face contempt proceedings over remarks against CJI

The Attorney General for India, R Venkataramani, has approved a criminal contempt of court case against journalist Nikhil Wagle and Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut.

16 Oct 2026
• India

How to fix mistakes on your PAN card

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is an important document for financial transactions in India. However, mistakes in PAN card details can cause problems.

16 Oct 2026
• Congress Party

'Bl *y s t': IAS officer abuses woman colleague in viral video

A video of a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, abusing his subordinate has gone viral. The incident took place during a virtual review meeting on October 14, 2026.

16 Oct 2026
• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest: 6,000 cops deployed in Delhi

The Delhi Police have made extensive security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) "Lehra Do Tiranga" protest.