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IGI customs bust Bangkok arrivals with over 9.6kg suspected ganja
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 9.6 kg of suspected ganja, valued at Rs 3.37 crore, from two Bangkok passengers in separate incidents.
IMD issues red alert as Delhi wakes to heavy downpours
Delhi faces a wet Friday with a red alert issued for rain and thunderstorms, following an overnight temperature drop due to persistent rainfall.
Rains sweep India as Safdarjung records 25.4C, IMD says temporary
Widespread rainfall across India has led to a sharp drop in temperatures, especially in North India, prompting questions about an early winter and whether to unpack winter clothes.
PMO considers ban on all FDI in India's tobacco industry
The Prime Minister's Office is evaluating the impact on tobacco farmers as it considers a complete ban on foreign direct investment in the tobacco sector.
Hindu Succession Act 1956: Inheritance when woman dies without will
When a Hindu woman dies intestate, her self-acquired property typically goes to her husband and children first, with parents inheriting only if these heirs are absent.
Asharam Gurjar fatally attacked 60-year-old Ramu Gurjar in Bamorikalan
A 60-year-old man was killed with an axe while buying vegetables in Baran district, Rajasthan. The accused was apprehended by locals and locked inside a shop until police arrived.
Cyclone Arnab disrupts Odisha transport and roads, 36 trains canceled
Cyclone Arnab has caused significant destruction in Odisha, washing away parts of NH-16 and submerging rail tracks, disrupting transportation and connectivity across the state.
Uttar Pradesh shuts schools in 60 districts for UPSSSC PET
Schools in 60 districts of Uttar Pradesh will remain closed on October 30, 2026, due to the UPSSSC PET examination, while weather-related closures affect parts of eastern India.
India's Road Transport Ministry launches national highway rating system
The road transport and highways ministry will introduce a rating system to assess national highway corridors, focusing on efficiency, safety, and user experience.
Delhi to bar non-BS-6 or PUCC-less vehicles from November 1
Delhi Traffic Police will enforce new vehicle restrictions from November 1, 2026, targeting non-BS-VI vehicles and those without valid PUCC to combat air pollution.
Noida faces severe water shortage after Ganga supply maintenance shutdown
Annual maintenance of the Ganga canal has halted water supply in Noida, leaving residents in sectors 71, 72, and others dependent on costly private tankers.
Maharashtra ends 8 month ban on school minority status grants
Eight months after suspending approvals, Maharashtra has resumed granting minority status to educational institutions, enhancing transparency and uniformity in the process.
Maharashtra contractors launch phone campaign after 10 suicides for ₹86,000cr
Contractors across Maharashtra will initiate a statewide phone campaign to demand the clearance of ₹86,000 crore in pending dues from top government officials.
IMD forecasts rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh October 30-31
The India Meteorological Department forecasts rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh, with temperatures expected to drop by 2-3°C over the next 48 hours.
Man and woman killed in separate road accidents in Gurugram
A 52-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman died in separate road accidents on the KMP Expressway and Sector 65, respectively, police reported.
Maninder Singh assaulted, left unconscious documenting Tarn Taran stubble burning
A cluster officer in Tarn Taran was assaulted and left unconscious while documenting farm fires, highlighting ongoing tensions over stubble-burning management in Punjab.
IMD warns rain across Delhi Bihar hail in west UP
Rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms are expected to impact several states today. Delhi faces cloudy skies and rain, while Uttar Pradesh and Bihar brace for heavy rainfall.
Supreme Court rejects Mahua Moitra plea on ₹100L/cr fund disclosure
The Supreme Court dismissed Mahua Moitra's petition seeking public disclosure of beneficial owners of Alternate Investment Funds and Foreign Portfolio Investments.
Leh and Kargil to hold 1st municipal polls since 2018
The municipal elections in Leh and Kargil, covering 38 wards, are set for November 21 as announced by Ladakh's chief electoral officer.
PMC imposes up to ₹10,000 fines for wasting drinking water
The Pune Municipal Corporation will levy fines up to ₹10,000 for wasting drinking water on activities like washing vehicles and filling swimming pools amid drought conditions.
Two men missing near Taphou Kuki trigger Manipur 48-hour shutdown
Ashutosh Ranka of the Cockroach Janta Party highlights the ongoing unrest in Manipur, expressing solidarity with locals amid escalating violence and recent disappearances.
India to ask IITs NITs to start nuclear tech courses
India plans to introduce nuclear technology programs in IITs and NITs to address the workforce needs for its 100GW nuclear power goal, requiring 2.5 lakh skilled personnel.
Thoubal village clash leaves Rakesh Laishram dead and forces deployed
The death of a Meitei man during a concert has heightened tensions between two villages in Manipur, threatening to ignite communal strife between Meitei Hindus and Meitei Muslims.
Hannah Smith gives birth in ambulance after Elgin maternity shortage
Hannah Smith, unable to access local maternity services due to staff shortages, gave birth in an ambulance en route to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
Patna's Bihar Museum ranked 9th, named Asia's best in 2026
Bihar Museum in Patna ranks ninth on the 'World's 100 Best Museums 2026' list, surpassing renowned institutions like New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art and Paris's Louvre.
Shikhar Gohel arrested in Morbi after setting neighbor's Swift ablaze
A man in Morbi, Gujarat, allegedly set a neighbor's car on fire after its sensors repeatedly triggered the horn, leading to his arrest.
Explosion flattens godown storing materials for quarry explosives in Arjunapuram
An explosion occurred at an explosives godown in Arjunapuram village, Vellore, damaging three vans and killing a calf. A police investigation is underway.
Preeti found dead in Firozabad, family accuses Daksh and Yash
An 18-year-old nursing student, Preeti, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Firozabad, with her family accusing the college principal and his son of murder.
Shivpuri man files police complaint, threatens divorce over Karwa Chauth
In Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district, a man filed a police complaint against his wife for not observing the Karwa Chauth fast, threatening divorce over the issue.
Nepal PM Balendra Shah preparing 1st bilateral visit to India
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will visit Kathmandu on November 4 to finalize details of Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah's upcoming visit to India.
Cyclone Arnab causes Delhi's lowest October temperature in 4 years
Delhi recorded its coldest October day in four years as temperatures across northern India plummeted, with heavy rains and a weakening Cyclone Arnab affecting the region.
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.
Modi congratulates Lula on winning Brazil's presidency for 4th time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his historic fourth term as President of Brazil.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast turbulent weather across several Indian states from Monday, October 26. A cyclonic storm is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.