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22 Oct 2026
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School schedules differ across states ahead of Diwali and festivals

October 23 is not a nationwide school holiday; closures vary by state, with weather and festive schedules affecting Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi.

22 Oct 2026
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Necropsy confirms lightning killed 12 cows at Kottayam's Cheruvally Estate

Twelve free-range cows were killed by lightning on Cheruvally Estate, Erumeli, amid heavy rain on October 21, 2026. An orange alert for severe weather has been issued.

22 Oct 2026
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Vande Bharat sleeper connects Mumbai and Bengaluru in 16 hours

India's second Vande Bharat sleeper train, connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru, will start operations on November 1, reducing travel time by nearly eight hours over the 1,118-km route.

22 Oct 2026
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MoRTH proposes 75% pass mark, 30 minutes safe driving tutorial

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways proposes raising the pass mark for driving licence assessments to 75% and extending the safe-driving tutorial to at least 30 minutes.

22 Oct 2026
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Meerut court sentences couple to death over fake snakebite murder

A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging the crime as a snakebite, revealing a premeditated murder conspiracy.

22 Oct 2026
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Chhattisgarh bus crash kills 5, 15 rushed to Kelhari hospital

A bus traveling from Manendragarh to Kelhari crashed near Pahad Hanswahi, killing five people, including the owner, and seriously injuring 15 others.

22 Oct 2026
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Kolkata SRFTI students protest denial of mess and gym access

SRFTI students, engaged in an indefinite sit-in protest, claim the administration has restricted access to essential facilities like the mess and gym to suppress their agitation.

22 Oct 2026
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Neha Bora challenges Delhi Police bond notice in High Court

Neha Bora, AISA president, informed the Delhi High Court that no permission is needed to hoist the national flag, contesting a police notice requiring her to execute a peace bond.

22 Oct 2026
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YouTuber Anurag Dobhal arrested in Dehradun over kidnapping, assault allegations

Popular MotoVlogger Anurag Dobhal, known as UK07 Rider, was arrested in Dehradun on assault charges, with kidnapping allegations added following a street fight incident.

22 Oct 2026
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Gorakhpur cow dies after Durga Puja milk, around 450 vaccinated

After a cow in Gorakhpur died from suspected rabies, around 450 people who consumed prasad made from its milk received anti-rabies vaccinations as a precaution.

22 Oct 2026
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Bombay High Court bans firecrackers, Mumbai air worse than Delhi

The Bombay High Court expressed alarm as Mumbai's air quality worsens, surpassing Delhi, and criticized authorities for inadequate enforcement of pollution control measures.

22 Oct 2026
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Subodh Uniyal stops mehndi at Siddhpeeth Maa Kunjapuri fair

Uttarakhand Minister Subodh Uniyal criticized Daler Mehndi for not disclosing his illness before performing, despite receiving an advance payment of ₹35 lakh.

22 Oct 2026
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Mumbai heat reaches 37 to 38C, forecasts differ on cooling

Independent weather watchers predict a temperature drop in Mumbai next week, while the IMD forecasts continued hot and humid conditions with possible light rain in some areas.

22 Oct 2026
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Neha Bora told Delhi High Court October 16 detention illegal

Neha Bora, AISA President, told the Delhi High Court she was unlawfully detained on October 16 and not involved in the Cockroach Janata Party's protest at Connaught Place.

22 Oct 2026
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Bombay High Court: conversion for marriage unlawful under Maharashtra Act

The Bombay High Court ruled that religious conversion solely for marriage is impermissible, emphasizing individual freedom to change religion without coercion.

22 Oct 2026
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NPPA caps cancer drug margins at 30% in India

The government's decision to cap trade margins on 137 non-scheduled cancer drugs threatens a key revenue stream for private hospitals, impacting profitability.

22 Oct 2026
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Karva Chauth in India on October 29: married women fast

Karva Chauth in India will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The fast begins at sunrise, with the puja muhurat from 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM.

22 Oct 2026
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Supreme Court asks Andhra Pradesh SEC to probe nomination-blocking claims

The Supreme Court is examining allegations from the YSR Congress Party that candidates faced obstructions during nomination filing for Andhra Pradesh's urban local body elections.

22 Oct 2026
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Two Gujarat crashes in Vadodara and Surat kill 5 people

Five people, including a mother and her daughter, died in two separate road accidents in Gujarat's Vadodara and Surat districts on Wednesday.

22 Oct 2026
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Maharashtra ends 4 welfare schemes for women and children

The Maharashtra government has discontinued four women and child welfare schemes and plans to phase out three more, aiming to streamline services and reduce administrative delays.

22 Oct 2026
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Supreme Court hearing Ashish Mishra bail plea on October 26

The Supreme Court will hear Ashish Mishra's plea on October 26 regarding the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, where eight people were killed during a farmers' protest.

22 Oct 2026
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Rekha Gupta unveils ₹9,000cr plan to revive Yamuna

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a Rs 9,000 crore initiative to clean the Yamuna, aiming to connect every household to a sewer network and stop untreated waste.

22 Oct 2026
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Rajasthan High Court upholds divorce, rules intimacy refusal mental cruelty

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that prolonged refusal of physical relations without a valid reason constitutes mental cruelty, upholding a divorce decree on these grounds.

22 Oct 2026
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Mitul Sodha arrested for allegedly killing pregnant wife, staging suicide

A man in Gujarat's Kheda district allegedly forced his pregnant wife to consume liquid nano urea, then staged her death as a suicide, according to police investigations.

22 Oct 2026
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PM-USP offers up to 82,000 scholarships with October-31-2026 deadline

The central government offers 82,000 fresh scholarships annually, providing up to Rs 20,000 per year to support economically weaker students pursuing higher education.

22 Oct 2026
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Odisha athletes Mrutyam Jayaram Dondapati and Malaya Barik die

In a tragic road accident in Cuttack, promising Odisha athletes Mrutyam Jayaram and Malaya Barik lost their lives, leaving the state's sporting fraternity in deep mourning.

22 Oct 2026
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Uttar Pradesh crackdown seizes 15,233 cr assets and rehomes families

Since 2017, Uttar Pradesh has seized Rs 15,233 crore under the Gangsters Act, resulting in the construction of 148 homes for poor families on reclaimed land.

22 Oct 2026
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Vandalur Zoo closes October 22 and 23 after H5N1 detection

Vandalur Zoo will remain closed on October 22 and 23 after H5N1 Avian Influenza was confirmed in water birds, prompting intensive sanitisation and biosecurity measures.

22 Oct 2026
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Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka miss Delhi Police questioning

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have requested additional time and will not attend the scheduled questioning by the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday.

22 Oct 2026
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Class 11 Dalit student in Coimbatore dies by suicide

A Class XI Dalit student in Coimbatore was found dead, with his parents alleging discrimination at school; police are investigating under the SC/ST Act.

22 Oct 2026
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Petrol and diesel in several Indian cities cheaper than Dubai

Fuel prices in several Indian cities have become cheaper than in Dubai, as the UAE raised petrol and diesel rates for October.

22 Oct 2026
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Jaipur on National Geographic 'Best of the World 2027' list

Jaipur, celebrating its 300th anniversary in 2027, has been named to National Geographic's Best of the World list for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant festivals.

22 Oct 2026
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and wife Geetha attend Mysuru Dasara

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy attended the grand Mysuru Dasara celebrations, witnessing the Jambo Savaari procession with his wife Geetha.

22 Oct 2026
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Modi pledges India's support for peace in Ukraine, West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi affirmed India's commitment to supporting meaningful peace initiatives in Ukraine and West Asia during talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

22 Oct 2026
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Polish PM Donald Tusk calls Narendra Modi 'beacon of hope'

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a beacon of hope during their bilateral talks in New Delhi.

22 Oct 2026
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Bengaluru man Mohammad Irfaj arrested for allegedly killing wife Ruksana

A 22-year-old man from Bihar allegedly murdered his wife over suspicions of infidelity and dumped her body in a Bengaluru stormwater drain.

22 Oct 2026
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India curtailed 118.6 GW of renewable capacity in September 2026

In September 2026, India curtailed 118.6 GW of renewable energy capacity due to transmission constraints and limited grid flexibility, affecting solar and wind power generation.

22 Oct 2026
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Mumbai airport DRI arrests 5 for 2.317kg 24-carat gold ₹3.47cr

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five individuals and seized 2.31 kilograms of smuggled gold, valued at ₹3.47 crore, at Mumbai airport.

22 Oct 2026
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Video shows Tiruppur government bus driver and conductor kicking passenger

A viral video shows a Tamil Nadu bus driver and conductor kicking an intoxicated passenger attempting to board in Tiruppur district, prompting an official enquiry.

22 Oct 2026
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Amit Shah unveils ₹8,941cr Yamuna cleanup plan for Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated projects worth Rs 8,941 crore to clean the Yamuna river in Delhi, including a new sewage treatment plant and sewer lines.

22 Oct 2026
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At NDTV World Summit Sarvapriyananda suggests AI 4th great humiliation

Swami Sarvapriyananda suggests AI might challenge humanity's belief in its unique intelligence, potentially delivering a fourth major blow to human self-esteem.

22 Oct 2026
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University of Manchester sets up 1st India center in Bengaluru

The University of Manchester plans to establish a new centre in Bengaluru to enhance academic, research, and industry partnerships with India's technology and innovation ecosystem.

22 Oct 2026
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Viral clip shows woman pulling stretcher at Rajkot Civil Hospital

A 70-year-old woman was seen pulling a stretcher at Rajkot Civil Hospital, highlighting concerns over inadequate patient assistance at the government-run facility.

22 Oct 2026
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Jamia Millia Islamia cancels 106th Foundation Day over union demands

Jamia Millia Islamia has canceled its 106th Foundation Day celebrations due to ongoing campus protests demanding the restoration of the students' union, dissolved in 2006.

22 Oct 2026
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India's S. Jaishankar meets Poland's Donald Tusk in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation before Tusk's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

22 Oct 2026
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India's Raghoo Puri rebukes U.N. report over Dawood Ibrahim

India's First Secretary to the UN, Raghoo Puri, corrected inaccuracies in a UN report, stating that Dawood Ibrahim fled India before his 2003 listing for Al-Qaeda links.

22 Oct 2026
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Two die after wire hits tractor in Jabalpur Durga immersion

Two men died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, when a live wire fell on a tractor-trolley carrying a Durga idol for immersion after the Navratri festival.

22 Oct 2026
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Delhi AQI 244 on Oct 21, pollution linked to migraines

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated to the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 244, potentially worsening headaches due to increased pollution-related inflammatory responses.

22 Oct 2026
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IMD extends heavy rain alert in Tamil Nadu Puducherry Karaikal

The India Meteorological Department has extended the very heavy rainfall alert for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal by four more days due to ongoing low-pressure systems.

22 Oct 2026
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Shivamogga Dasara: elephant Somanna strays, ambari carrying Chamundeshwari idol damaged

An elephant carrying a 650-kg silver ambari went out of control during Shivamogga Dasara, prompting netizens to criticize the use of animals in public events.

22 Oct 2026
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BJP supporter Samir Ghosh shot dead in Ramkeli, Malda district

Samir Ghosh, a BJP supporter, was attacked with sharp weapons and shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's Malda district, sparking a clash that injured six people.

22 Oct 2026
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Scorpio SUV hits pilgrims in Kakinada Andhra Pradesh, 4 killed

Four devotees were killed and two injured when a speeding Scorpio SUV hit pilgrims near Kathipudi-Ravikampadu Junction in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh.

22 Oct 2026
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Bihar sub-inspector Anil Kumar Singh suspended after slapping, waving pistol

A Bihar Police sub-inspector was suspended after a viral video showed him slapping a female dancer and brandishing his pistol during a jagran event in Begusarai.

22 Oct 2026
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Cockroach Janta Party to hold daylong Chennai protest over sir

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a 24-hour protest in Chennai against the Special Intensive Revision, despite police denying permission and potential confrontations looming.

22 Oct 2026
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Shuklal Marari arrested after placing heavy objects on Kerala tracks

A 24-year-old man from Bihar was arrested by the Railway Protection Force for allegedly trying to derail a train by placing heavy objects on tracks in Keralam.

22 Oct 2026
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IIT Bombay faculty question police at protest over student's death

A group of 20 IIT Bombay faculty members has written to the director, questioning the police's forceful removal of students protesting a peer's death on campus.

22 Oct 2026
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Kerala students booked for allegedly disrespecting PM Narendra Modi photo

A case was registered against MSF and SFI members in Keralam for allegedly tearing and trampling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph during a college election campaign.

22 Oct 2026
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India and Singapore launch 33rd SIMBEX naval exercise in Visakhapatnam

The 33rd Singapore–India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX-2026) started on October 21, 2026, in Visakhapatnam, featuring naval collaboration between India and Singapore.

22 Oct 2026
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Chennai police arrest 3 in over ₹100cr fake loan racket

Three individuals were arrested for allegedly defrauding the public of over ₹100 crore by promising loans, following a complaint from a businessman in Tamil Nadu.

22 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

After court relief, Crime Branch summons Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka for questioning in connection with their protest at Jantar Mantar.

22 Oct 2026
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IQAir ranks Mumbai 3rd most polluted city with AQI 176

Mumbai ranks as the third most polluted city globally with an AQI of 176, following Lahore and Delhi, highlighting significant air quality challenges for its residents.

22 Oct 2026
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Officials: India's coal deliveries hit record 2.6 million tons daily

A senior power ministry official announced that India's coal supply to power plants is expected to normalise soon, with a record 2.6 million tons supplied daily.

22 Oct 2026
• Delhi

What Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka told court before jail release

Two leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, were released from judicial custody by a Special Executive Magistrate in Delhi on Wednesday.

22 Oct 2026
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Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand crosses 6 million pilgrims

The Char Dham Yatra has entered its final phase, surpassing six million pilgrims this season, with Badrinath Dham being the most visited shrine.

22 Oct 2026
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Delhi Police question Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on bail

Delhi Police Crime Branch has summoned Cockroach Janata Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to its Rajouri Garden office following their release from judicial custody.

22 Oct 2026
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Shraddha Dubey arrested after Shiva Sharma fell in Lucknow

Shraddha Dubey, a UP influencer, was arrested for allegedly murdering her boyfriend Shiva Sharma and is suspected of having ties to Mumbai's notorious 'Z' gang.

22 Oct 2026
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Delhi records warmer nights, Safdarjung 19.7°C, IMD reports no rain

Delhi experienced a rise in minimum temperatures across all weather stations on Thursday, with no rainfall recorded in the last 24 hours.

22 Oct 2026
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More than 60 hurt in Devaragattu Banni Utsavam stick fight

More than 60 people were injured during the Banni Utsavam stick fight in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district, despite extensive security measures and police presence.

22 Oct 2026
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Marco Rubio meets Mukesh Ambani in Jamnagar on energy partnerships

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani explored potential commercial partnerships during Rubio's visit to Jamnagar, home to Reliance's massive refinery.

22 Oct 2026
• India

Applying for a marriage certificate? Keep these tips in mind

Applying for a marriage certificate can be a daunting task, especially if you are not familiar with the process.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

China's TBM export controls could slow India's metro and rail

China's export controls on tunnel-boring machines challenge India's infrastructure projects, highlighting vulnerabilities and prompting a push for domestic capabilities.

22 Oct 2026
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India rebukes UN report calling Dawood Ibrahim India based leader

India condemned the UN rapporteurs for bias in a counter-terrorism report, asserting that Dawood Ibrahim is a wanted criminal based in Pakistan, not India.

22 Oct 2026
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Manipur protest with chief and home ministers leaves 3 hospitalized

Protesters in Imphal attempted to storm an event attended by the chief minister, demanding action on ethnic violence, as security forces used tear gas to disperse them.

22 Oct 2026
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to open 3 Mumbai bridges today

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the Sion, Vidyavihar, and Goregaon-Mulund Link Road bridges, enhancing connectivity and easing traffic congestion in Mumbai.

22 Oct 2026
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Supreme Court pauses 19 Andhra Pradesh local body elections

Local body elections in 19 municipalities across seven districts of Andhra Pradesh have been deferred, following orders from the Supreme Court.

22 Oct 2026
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Maharashtra medical interns threaten strike from November 1 seeking ₹30,000

Over 8,000 medical interns in Maharashtra plan to strike from November 1 if their stipend isn't raised from ₹18,000 to ₹30,000, impacting services in numerous hospitals.

22 Oct 2026
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Jammu and Kashmir medical interns end strike after stipend ₹25,000

Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir ended their strike after the Omar Abdullah-led government doubled their monthly stipends from ₹12,300 to ₹25,000.

22 Oct 2026
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Ladakh to hold panchayat elections November 21 finishing November 30

Ladakh's State Election Commission has announced that panchayat elections will be held on November 21, with the election process concluding by November 30.

22 Oct 2026
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Punjab may seek bigger quota as paddy tops 22 million

Punjab faces a challenging paddy procurement season as expected production of 220 lakh tonnes exceeds the Union ministry's quota of 180 lakh tonnes.

22 Oct 2026
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Maharashtra restricts nonessential spending ahead of winter legislative session

The Maharashtra government has tightened rules on supplementary budgetary demands, restricting additional spending to urgent needs amid a ₹81,500 crore relief burden.

22 Oct 2026
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Punjab Roadways PUNBUS PRTC strike sidelines over 90% Ludhiana busses

An indefinite strike by Punjab Roadways employees has disrupted government bus services in Ludhiana, leaving commuters struggling for affordable transportation alternatives.

22 Oct 2026
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Maharashtra transport department mandates rider checks after Tiger Shroff shooting

Following the Tiger Shroff shooting incident, the state transport department is enforcing stricter regulations on bike taxis to enhance passenger safety and compliance.

22 Oct 2026
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Dilbara Singh shot dead in Ludhiana over car vandalism dispute

A 31-year-old man from Panchkula was fatally shot during a confrontation over car vandalism in Ludhiana, following a clash between two groups.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Delhi air quality spikes after Dussehra effigy burnings, AQI 245

Delhi's air quality index spiked from 179 to 245 overnight on Dussehra, primarily due to effigy burnings, exacerbated by calm weather conditions and strong temperature inversions.

22 Oct 2026
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Santacruz hits 37.4°C, over 3°C above normal, cooler winds expected

Mumbai's suburbs recorded a scorching 37.4°C, the highest in Maharashtra, with temperatures exceeding normal levels by 3.4°C amidst moderate air pollution concerns.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Three men killed on Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Road

Three men lost their lives in separate road accidents on the Dwarka Expressway and Golf Course Road, Gurugram, involving a dumper truck, a scooter, and a bicycle.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Month after 17-year-old gang-rape, Astha Kunj Park sees lights, patrols

HT's recent visit to Astha Kunj Park reveals improved lighting and increased police patrols, enhancing safety perceptions among visitors following last month's tragic incident.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Narendra Modi hosts Donald Tusk to deepen India Poland ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will hold talks in New Delhi today to review the India-Poland Strategic Partnership and sign several agreements.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

NDMC tells Delhi High Court cannot power Race Course Mosque

Delhi's century-old Race Course Mosque faces an uncertain future as eviction notices are served, and utilities are cut amid a broader demolition drive.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

UN says India on track, warns world off 1.5C path

India is poised to meet its 2030 climate targets due to robust renewable energy initiatives, while the UN warns of a global shortfall in emissions reduction efforts.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Jamia Millia Islamia to revive students' union after student protests

Jamia Millia Islamia has established a committee to draft the students' union constitution, as protests continue demanding the restoration of elected student representation.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Delhi content creator Amir Shokeen draws backlash over racial slurs

A Delhi-based content creator allegedly racially abused a youth from Tripura, sparking outrage and prompting Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to promise strict action.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Ladakh dissolves Kargil Hill Council, plans Drass Zanskar Sankoo split

The Ladakh Administration dissolved the Kargil Hill Council following the resignations of key councillors amid a broader administrative reorganisation and district creation.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Sudeep Bogati and POCSO convict Suresh escape Puzhal Central Prison

Two inmates, including a POCSO convict and a Nepali national, escaped from Chennai's high-security Puzhal Central Prison in separate incidents this week.

22 Oct 2026
• TL;DR

Chennai man Ajay kidnapped, forced to take loan via app

In Chennai, four men kidnapped a 21-year-old and forced him to apply for a loan via a mobile app before withdrawing Rs 9,500 from an ATM.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released after 7-day judicial custody

A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi has ordered the release of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka.

21 Oct 2026
• Supreme Court Of India

We can intervene if free, fair elections are polluted: SC

The Supreme Court has said that while constitutional courts usually don't interfere with the election process, they can step in if free and fair elections are compromised by unconstitutional or illegal means.

21 Oct 2026
• Haridwar

Why Ganga has gone dry at Haridwar's Har Ki Pauri

Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar is facing a sharp drop in Ganga water levels, making it difficult for pilgrims to take holy dips in the Ganga.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi

GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR as air quality drops to 'poor'

Pollution curbs under GRAP 1 have been imposed in the National Capital Region after the air quality deteriorated to the "poor" category.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi

'UN experts oxymoron': Rubio dismisses criticism over India protest crackdown

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed the term "UN experts" as an "oxymoron," while addressing the United Nations's criticism of India's handling of anti-Election Commission protests.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi High Court

CJP's Sourav Das, Ashutosh Ranka withdraw petition against custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have withdrawn their petition from the Delhi High Court challenging a special executive magistrate (SEM) court order.

21 Oct 2026
• China

US-Pakistan ties will never come at India's expense: Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to allay India's fears over Washington's growing ties with Pakistan and China.

India rejects UN's human rights allegations during recent protests

India has opposed the use of human rights as a "political tool or for selective targeting" of nations after over 20 UN human rights experts raised alarm over what they described as a heavy-handed police response to the recent student-led protests.

21 Oct 2026
• Chennai

Finance influencer dies by suicide; family alleges cyberbullying, ₹3cr demand

V Harish, a 27-year-old finance influencer with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram, died by suicide in Chennai.

21 Oct 2026
• Mumbai

FIR against 10-year-old after Mumbai toddler pushed off 6th floor

A murder case has been registered against a 10-year-old girl in the death of an 18-month-old toddler, who was allegedly pushed to her death down the stairwell from the sixth floor of a Goregaon building, TOI reported.

21 Oct 2026
• Joe Biden

Tariffs, visa curbs not targeted at India: Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed India's concerns regarding the tariffs and visa restrictions, saying the moves are not meant to "punish India" or are "targeted" at any country.

21 Oct 2026
• Aadhaar Card

How to change your surname after marriage (without the hassle)

Changing your name after marriage in India can be a tedious task, but it does not have to be.

21 Oct 2026
• Amit Shah

CBI re-registers Pubjab drug activist's murder case after family's push

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case in the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi

Smog returns to Delhi; AQI slips to 'poor' category

Delhi is gearing up for another season of deteriorating air quality as pollution levels are likely to rise in the coming weeks.

21 Oct 2026
• Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party leaders' second case transferred to Crime Branch

The Delhi Police has transferred a second case against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to the Crime Branch.

20 Oct 2026
• Delhi High Court

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against judicial custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have moved the Delhi High Court challenging a special executive magistrate (SEM) court order sending them to judicial custody till October 21.

20 Oct 2026
• Delhi

You can't ride non-BS-VI vehicles in Delhi from November 1

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a ban on non-BS-VI emission standard vehicles registered outside the national capital.

20 Oct 2026
• Agra

Model Shraddha Dubey, prime accused in cafe owner's murder, arrested

Model Shraddha Dubey, the prime accused in the murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, was arrested in Nagpur in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Lucknow Police.

20 Oct 2026
• Saudi Arabia

India might interconnect its electrical grid with Saudi Arabia

India and Saudi Arabia have held a virtual meeting to discuss their proposed electrical grid interconnection project.

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
• 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
• 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.

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
• 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
• 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.

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.