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Ladakh leaders say talks with central government hit a snag
Activist Sonam Wangchuk expressed dissatisfaction with the latest talks between Ladakh representatives and the Centre, citing a "huge gap" over key demands.
IMD alerts Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh: heavy rain, gusty winds
Tamil Nadu is under orange and yellow alerts for heavy rainfall, while Andhra Pradesh faces thunderstorms as both states brace for significant weather changes today.
Delhi Police detain Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib
Delhi Police detained IYC president Uday Bhanu Chib and NSUI workers outside Parliament Street police station amid protests against alleged electoral roll irregularities.
Wrestler from Bas Khurd village in Hansi dies by suicide
An 18-year-old wrestler from Bas Khurd village, training in Bhiwani, was found dead by suicide in his home’s cattle shed, leaving behind a note implicating three individuals.
Supreme Court to examine protest rules after opposition leaders' march
The Supreme Court will examine a plea seeking regulatory measures for protests near judicial complexes, following an October 12 march by Opposition leaders towards the court.
Uttar Pradesh extends assistant teacher deadline to October 28, 2026
The Uttar Pradesh Education Services Selection Commission has extended the online application deadline for 12,405 assistant teacher posts to October 28, 2026.
Madan Lal allegedly kills son over ancestral land in Haryana
A former sarpanch, Madan Lal, allegedly shot his 26-year-old son, Murari Lal, dead during a dispute over ancestral land in Jind district's Taloda village.
SC asks ECI to respond, issues notice to Sanjay Raut
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission and its commissioners following a petition by Opposition leaders alleging electoral irregularities.
Punjab Police bust cross-border arms ring in Amritsar, arrest 5
Five individuals, including a father-son duo, were arrested in Amritsar for smuggling arms and explosives, with police recovering grenades and 13 foreign-made pistols.
Noida woman arrested after autopsy found husband's former partner strangled
A 24-year-old woman in Noida was arrested for allegedly strangulating her husband's 22-year-old former partner, following a dispute in their shared accommodation.
Mumbai's Vanrai police quarters bench collapse kills Rajveer Khanderao Kale
An eight-year-old boy died after a concrete bench collapsed at Vanrai police quarters in Mumbai, trapping him beneath and causing fatal injuries.
Delhi Police see no FIR grounds against CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Police informed a court that no cognisable offence was found in the complaint against CM Rekha Gupta for her remarks comparing officials to Lord Hanuman.
Delhi launches 250 eco-friendly kiosks for idol and worship-material disposal
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi will establish 250 kiosks for collecting damaged idols and worship items, promoting environmentally responsible religious practices.
Rain cuts Delhi AQI from 181 to 149, roads waterlogged
Delhi's air quality improved to a moderate AQI of 149 after Thursday's rainfall, which also lowered daytime temperatures significantly across the city.
Delhi establishing SDRF after Satya Niketan collapse to boost response
Delhi's cabinet has approved the establishment of a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to enhance emergency management, with 1,050 personnel planned for deployment.
Delhi Police return 22,882 phones this year under Operation Vishwas
Delhi Police have returned 22,882 lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners this year, with the southwest district leading the effort under "Operation Vishwas."
Kerosene at ₹157 per liter strains Kerala fishers and families
Shrinking central allocations and surging prices have left Keralam's traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate kerosene supplies.
Chhattisgarh Freedom of Religion Act pushes churches to seek declarations
Amidst escalating hostility, Christians in Chhattisgarh face pressure from right-wing groups and restrictive laws, fearing penalties for seeking formal recognition of their faith.
Maharashtra publishes draft voter list with October 26 deadline
Maharashtra's Chief Electoral Officer urges citizens to verify their names in the draft electoral roll and submit claims or objections by October 26, 2026.
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration bans loose spices over carcinogens
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe has banned the sale of loose spices to prevent adulteration with harmful substances, including carcinogenic dyes and other unsafe additives.
Guwahati police shot Prohanta Boro and Rahul Das in legs
Two men accused of chain-snatching were shot by police while attempting to escape during an operation in Khanapara, Guwahati; both are stable and receiving medical treatment.
Jonathan Gatto charged with murder after Dr. Pederson found dead
Jonathan Gatto, 42, allegedly strangled his wife, Dr. Julia Pederson, and set her body on fire while their 7-year-old daughter slept in their Harrisburg home.
Binaian khap to begin indefinite sit-in over Sudesh Nain's arrest
The Binaian khap in Haryana's Jind will begin an indefinite sit-in on October 22, demanding the release of news anchor Sudesh Nain, arrested for an alleged fake sting operation.
Reema Nanavaty, SEWA leader, receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award
Reema Nanavaty, director of SEWA, received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for her leadership in empowering informal women workers and advancing women's economic rights.
ECI restarts special summary revision to register 1st time voters
The Election Commission of India has resumed the special summary revision of electoral rolls, ensuring new voter registration by January 2027.
Neelam Rani arrested after Parvinder Singh Jhota killed in Mansa
The wife of Ashwani Kumar, the alleged shooter of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, has been arrested following the incident at a medical store in Mansa.
SRFTI Kolkata shut as students protest vice chancellor Santosh Ajmera
Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute's Vice-Chancellor Santosh Ajmera was allegedly manhandled by students following the vandalism of his office amid ongoing campus protests.
Delhi Police issues 'Lehra Do Tiranga' Connaught Place advisory
Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory for October 16, warning of potential disruptions on 21 key roads due to the CJP's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march at Connaught Place.
Intelligence warns CJP flag-hoist at Connaught Place may become sit-in
Intelligence agencies have warned that the "Lehra Do Tiranga" event at Connaught Place could escalate into an indefinite sit-in, demanding the release of jailed CJP leaders.
US mass shooting plot at Hindu temple 'particularly disturbing': India
India has expressed concern over a foiled mass shooting plot at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois.
Will examine if mind applied while denotifying Jantar Mantar: SC
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a petition challenging the Delhi Police's decision to denotify Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
Blue drum murder: Accused lovers cried uncontrollably after death sentenced
Muskaan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla were sentenced to death on Wednesday for the murder of Rastogi's merchant navy officer husband, Saurabh Rajput, in Meerut last year.
SC upholds Madras HC ruling denying reservation benefits to converts
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism to non-Hindu religions cannot claim backward class reservation based on their pre-conversion caste status, upholding a Madras High Court ruling.
Punjab bandh after activist's killing; roads barricaded, Amritsar security upped
Punjab is observing a bandh on Thursday following the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa earlier this week.
CJP protest: Centre, Delhi Police defend curbs on October 10
The central government and the Delhi Police have defended their actions during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on October 10.
Ankita Bhandari's parents detained in Delhi; mother threatens hunger strike
The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, were detained on Wednesday night and later released after protesting near India Gate in New Delhi.
How to update your ration card details online
Updating your ration card helps ensure that your personal and family details remain accurate.
Dipke calls for Tiranga march at Delhi's CP on Friday
After Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to Tihar jail, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a Tiranga March in Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday.
Blue drum murder: Court refers to Mahabharata, 'dharma' during sentencing
The Meerut court on Wednesday sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of Rastogi's merchant navy officer husband, Saurabh Rajput.
Blue drum murder case: Muskan Rastogi, lover get death penalty
A Meerut court has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla to death for the murder of her husband, Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy officer, last year.
Two Harvard-linked groups issue 2 contrasting letters on Delhi protests
Two groups associated with Harvard University have taken very different positions on the Delhi Police crackdown on protesters demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
6 teams, ₹25,000 reward: Search for influencer over boyfriend's death
The Lucknow Police have launched a manhunt for Shraddha Dubey, a fashion model and social media influencer. She is one of the accused in the suspected murder of Shiva Sharma, a 27-year-old cafe owner.
CBI files supplementary chargesheet in 2026 NEET leak case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 paper leak case.
Cops explain why CJP leaders were sent to jail
The Delhi Police explained that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde were arrested on Tuesday in view of their alleged repeated attempts to disturb public peace and violate the law.
Frankfurt-Delhi Air India flight diverted to Jaipur after 'hijack threat'
An Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur following a security alert over a suspected hijack threat.
How to link Aadhaar with your driving licence
Linking your Aadhaar card with your driving license can make verification processes easier and more efficient.
CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent to 5-day judicial custody
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been remanded to five days of judicial custody after they allegedly entered Delhi's Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site, without authorization.
11 killed as boat overturns in Ganga in Bihar
At least 11 people, including children, were killed after a boat carrying 15-20 people capsized in the Ganga River near Rampur Shyamchand village, Hajipur district of Bihar on Tuesday.
Uttarakhand bans gutkha, pan masala, products containing tobacco for year
The Uttarakhand government has announced a one-year ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other food products containing tobacco or nicotine.
'Ladakh integral part, no denial changes fact': India counters China
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly defended India's decision to standardize names for 28 strategic locations in Ladakh.
Cancer-causing chromium 1,000× the limit found near Nashik Kumbh site
Ahead of the Kumbh Mela in 2027, a laboratory report has revealed alarming levels of chromium in water samples near Nashik's Ambad industrial area.
Law student arrested for trying to run over 3 workers
A 20-year-old law student, Soumya Ranjan Rath, was arrested in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for allegedly trying to run over three roadside eatery workers.
Bullet train project: Construction of all 14 portal beams completed
The construction of all 14 portal beams over Vadodara's Delhi-Mumbai Rajdhani Main Line has been completed. This is a major milestone in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, also known as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project.
Generate last-minute question papers: Nilekani lists solution against NEET leaks
Nandan Nilekani, the head of the exam reforms task force, has proposed a radical solution to prevent paper leaks in examinations like the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
'Will SC tell Modi same thing?': Dipke's jibe at CJI
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has questioned Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant over his recent remarks on law and order not being the court's domain.
Punjab activist shot dead while exposing drug trade on camera
Parvinder Singh Jhota, a prominent anti-drug activist in Punjab, was shot dead during a sting operation at a medical store in Mansa district on Tuesday.
'Buy biryani from Hindu-owned shops': Posters spark row in Siliguri
Posters asking people to buy meat and biryani from Hindu-owned shops have appeared in Siliguri, West Bengal.
India mother of democracy, we debate on issues democratically: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called India the "mother of democracy" while stressing that diverse views and open debates are central to Indian society.
Why Delhi's 3 new protest sites are problematic
After the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, Delhi Police on Monday identified three alternative venues: Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground.
Karnataka HC strikes down SC-ST quota breaching 50% limit
The Karnataka High Court has struck down provisions of a 2022 state law that increased reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms in several parts of India today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rain and thunderstorms in several parts of India on Tuesday, October 13.
Applying for a birth certificate? Don't make these mistakes
Applying for a birth certificate can be a daunting task, especially for first-timers. It is an important document that serves as proof of identity and age.
President appoints 6 governors, emphasizes OBC-Dalit representation
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed six governors across Indian states. The appointments are significant as they emphasize representation from Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Dalit communities.
CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained again
Two leaders of the youth-led Cockroach Janta party (CJP) Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have been detained after they arrived at Jantar Mantar, a now denotified protest site, to stage a protest.
4 Pakistani terrorists killed in landmine blast along LoC
Four Pakistani terrorists were killed in a landmine blast while trying to infiltrate into India through the Krishna Ghati sector of the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
20,000 paramilitary personnel to remain in Delhi for a month
Around 20,000 paramilitary personnel deployed in the national capital amid protests by opposition bloc INDIA and other groups against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral irregularities will continue to be stationed in Delhi for at least a month, sources told NDTV.
Mumbai faces 500 MLD daily water shortfall amid stalled projects
Mumbai is currently facing a water supply shortfall of over 500 million liters per day (MLD), a situation that could worsen by 2041 if long-pending supply projects remain unimplemented.
Goa nightclub fire: HC orders interim compensation for victims' families
The Bombay High Court has ordered Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the "Birch by Romeo Lane" nightclub in North Goa, to pay ₹20 lakh each in interim compensation to the families of 25 victims who died in a fire at their establishment last December.
Jantar Mantar is no longer a protest venue
The Delhi Police has officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site. The decision was announced in a standing order dated October 11, 2026.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum for Jantar Mantar protest
Members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) approached the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday.
Dad will 'handle everything': Teen after speeding Mini kills 3
A speeding Mini Cooper rammed into a scooter near Kochi airport in Kerala's Ernakulam district on Sunday, killing three people.
'Don't drag us into politics': CJI amid Delhi protests row
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said that there should be no impediment to the movement of lawyers and court staff amid the curbs in Delhi due to the protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.