Minors among 11 killed after boat capsizes in Bihar

 Tue, 13 October 2026
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23:43

Partial shifting of international ops from Mumbai airport deferred till March 2027

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Adani Airports has decided to defer the partial shifting of international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai till the next summer schedule, starting in March 2027, following detailed discussions with airline representatives on Tuesday, according to sources.With Adani Airports Holdings Ltd...
23:40

India, Canada discuss advancing trade pact talks

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India and Canada on Tuesday discussed advancing negotiations for the proposed trade pact to provide deeper market access for each other's goods and services.Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and his Canadian counterpart, Maninder Sidh, held the discussions.Discussed advancing the...
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Minors among 11 killed after boat capsizes in Bihar

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At least 11 people were killed when a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district of Bihar, officials said on Tuesday.Vaishali District Magistrate said that 11 people died after a boat capsized in the Raghopur Diara area of Vaishali district. Most of the deceased are minors who...
23:17

ICG ship rescues 6 fishermen off Mamallapuram coast

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The Indian Coast Guard rescued six fishermen in a midnight search and rescue operation off the Mamallapuram coast.A Defence Wing, in its release, on Tuesday here said that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Sujay, that was on a routine patrolling, responded swiftly to a distress call received from...
22:57

Married woman checks in at Lucknow hotel with partner, falls to death

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A 24-year-old married woman died after falling from a hotel room in Lucknow, following which police registered a murder case and launched a search for the accused, who allegedly fled the building, officials said on Tuesday.The incident took place at Celestial Manor Hotel in the Omaxe New...
22:22

Rupee jumps 42 paise to close at 95.36 against US dollar

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The rupee strengthened for the third straight session on Tuesday and appreciated 42 paise to close at 95.36 against the US dollar, supported by various Reserve Bank of India measures aimed at reducing spot dollar demand and curbing excessive positioning in the foreign exchange market.Forex...
22:20

BIMSTEC adopts Delhi Declaration to fight terror

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The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries on Tuesday approved the Delhi Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to regional peace, security and development, with an emphasis on combating 'cross-border terrorism, terror financing and...
21:42

FIR against Ranka, Das after Jantar Mantar breach

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Delhi Police has filed a first information report (FIR) against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and its other members for allegedly trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area without authorisation, officials said on Tuesday.A police source said FIR sections include...
21:17

Congress forms panel to probe Lucknow office clash

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Action will be taken against those responsible for the Sunday showdown at the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee (UPCC) office in Lucknow, when the party's new state unit chief, Aradhana Misra Mona, was to take charge, the opposition party confirmed on Tuesday.A five-member panel to fix...
21:14

Indian Navy to commission indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak

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Indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak, endowed with weapons and electronic systems specifically optimised for operations in challenging maritime environment, is set to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on October 16, officials said on Tuesday.The commissioning will mark another...
21:07

Purnekar murder case: SIT questions former Thane mayor's husband

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The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the murder of Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Pradeep Purnekar summoned Rajendra Shinde, husband of former Thane mayor Meenaxi Shinde, for questioning on Tuesday regarding his alleged role in the conspiracy, a senior police official...
20:12

Be prepared for...: Shah's warning to Rahul

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the opposition protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and said they should be prepared once again for a 'crushing defeat' in 2029 as people of the country are with the Bharatiya Janata Party, National Democratic...
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Delhi Police take down 500 posts linked to protests

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The Delhi Police has taken down around 500 social media posts on Tuesday that allegedly created rumours or tried to create unrest among people, a Delhi Police Source said. Additional Commissioner of Police Sanjay Bhatia said that the Delhi Police is taking action against alleged fake,...
19:56

Pak test-fires hypersonic Fatah-2 Extended Range missile: Army

Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Pakistan on Tuesday successfully test-fired the hypersonic ballistic missile Fatah-2 Extended Range (ER), capable of engaging long-range targets with high precision, the army said.According to the army, the weapon system is equipped with advanced navigation and state-of-the-art avionics.It is...
19:25

Nepal Airlines bars power bank brand on flights

Image used for representational purpose. Pic: Courtesy rawpixel/pixabay.com
Image used for representational purpose. Pic: Courtesy rawpixel/pixabay.com
Nepal Airlines on Tuesday urged passengers travelling between Nepal and India not to carry a specific type of power bank.In a statement, the airline said passengers travelling between Nepal and India are not allowed to carry the MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power bank either in cabin/hand baggage, check-in...
19:22

FDA suspends licences of Domino's, 2 other eateries

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The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of three food establishments in Mumbai, including a Domino's Pizza outlet in Parel, following severe food safety violations, officials said on Tuesday.The FDA, in a statement, said that the licences or registrations of...
19:13

Embassy issues advisory for Indians in Saudi Arabia

Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters
Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters
 The Indian embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has advised Indians staying in the kingdom to remain calm, vigilant and remain indoors in case of an aerial attack and follow the instructions given by local authorities.The statement came after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen attacked Saudi...
19:08

Pray for us, says Vembu, as Zoho cuts costs, freezes pay hikes

Photograph: Sreeram Selvaraj for Rediff
Photograph: Sreeram Selvaraj for Rediff
Zoho is cutting its marketing costs and freezing annual salary hikes to save jobs.Sridhar Vembu, Zoho Chief Scientist, posted on X, The business outlook for software is uncertain and AI has raised costs dramatically with a) massive 4-fold increase in server prices which we need for data centers...
18:32

IMF raises India's growth forecast to 7 per cent in FY27

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India's growth forecast to 7 per cent in 2026-27, higher than the 6.4 per cent in July, on the back of resilient domestic demand and robust services activity, placing the country among the fastest-growing major economies.India remains among the...
18:22

Union minister L Murugan resigns, to strengthen TN BJP

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Union Minister of State L Murugan on Tuesday resigned from the Modi government, saying he wished to return to strengthen the BJP in Tamil Nadu.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, said it was the...
18:19

Absence from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion: EC to HC

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The absence of a voter's name from the draft SIR roll does not mean that it has been deleted, the Election Commission of India (ECI) told the Bombay high court on Tuesday, as the court reserved its verdict on a writ petition filed by a Goa resident.A Special Intensive Revision is a fresh...
18:16

Who should be the next 007 after Daniel Craig? Lea Seydoux says...

Screen grab from the movie No Time To Die
Screen grab from the movie No Time To Die
French actor Lea Seydoux does not intend to recommend or publicly support anyone who takes over from Daniel Craig as the next James Bond aka 007. Seydoux clearly stated at the London Film Festival premiere of Gentle Monster that she has moved past the franchise. When asked about who should...
18:11

Indian airlines cancel flights to Saudi cities till Oct 17

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IndiGo, Air India Express, Air India and Akasa Air on Tuesday announced cancelling flights connecting Saudi Arabian cities till October 17 in view of the evolving situation in the Gulf country.There have been attacks in Saudi Arabia, including at the Riyadh airport, in recent days.IndiGo, in a...
18:10

Is Salman Khan still a virgin? He says...

Courtesy, Karan Johar on Instagram
Courtesy, Karan Johar on Instagram
A question from when Salman Khan appeared in the first episode of Season 4 of Koffee With Karan, 'Are you a virgin?', and the star's response, went viral before the word itself went viral.And now, five seasons later, when KWK returns for what Johar insists is its final season with...
17:46

Madhuri Dixit's Husband Didn't Know Who Salman, Shah Rukh Were!

Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene. Photo Courtesy: @drneneofficial/Instagram
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Shriram Nene. Photo Courtesy: @drneneofficial/Instagram
Madhuri Dixit's husband Dr Sriram Nene revealed he had no idea who Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan were before his wedding.In a chat with Farah Khan for her vlog on YouTube, Nene even admitted that he had no idea who Madhuri, India's dhak dhak girl, was. 'I was in Los Angeles and did not...
17:28

Unconstitutional SIR must be frozen: Congress

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The Congress on Tuesday termed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) illegal and unconstitutional and demanded that the exercise be frozen and the names of all legitimate voters restored to the electoral roll.Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh described the SIR as...
17:05

BJP rants about Rahul 'pushing' DKS at Delhi protests

@BJP4Karnataka posted the video of Rahul Gandhi 'pushing' DKS
@BJP4Karnataka posted the video of Rahul Gandhi 'pushing' DKS
Karnataka BJP on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over an incident in which Chief Minister D K Shivakumar was allegedly pushed aside during the opposition's 'March for Democracy' in New Delhi on October 12, terming it an insult to the entire state.Citing a video of...
16:42

Crude Oil Futures Fall 2.4% On Russian Supply Hopes

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Supported by the fall in the global crude prices following US President Donald Trump's announcement of buying Russian oil, crude oil futures were down 2.4% on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday as markets expect possibility of increased Russian diesel exports, and an improvement in...
16:40

King's New Teaser To Drop On Shah Rukh Khan's Birthday?

Shah Rukh Khan in King
Shah Rukh Khan in King
Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated action thriller, King, is set to release on December 24.With just over two months to go, fans are expecting the promotions to kick off in full swing soon. Now, with the superstar turning 61 on November 2, certain media reports claim that he is planning a special...
16:29

IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air cancel flights to and from cities in Saudi Arabia

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Indian Airlines, including IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India, have suspended flights to and from various cities in Saudi Arabia until Saturday, in light of the ongoing tensions and recent attacks which have endangered the airspace. In a post on X, IndiGo, in its travel advisory, announced the...
16:29

Mamitha Baiju To Make Telugu Debut In Jai Hanuman?

Mamitha Baiju in Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Mamitha Baiju in Bethlehem Kudumba Unit
Mamitha Baiju, who is riding high on the back-to-back successes of Jana Nayagan, Vishwanath & Sons and Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, could possibly be one of the busiest actresses in Malayalam and Tamil cinema. And if rumours are to be believed, she is reportedly planning to make her Telugu cinema...
16:28

Delhi driver dies after brutal thrashing by night club bouncers over spilled beer

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Five people, including a club manager and his wife, were arrested for the death of a man who was allegedly assaulted by the couple and the staff for spilling beer on a woman at a nightclub in New Delhi, police said on Tuesday.The incident took place late on October 10 at Tor House nightclub near...
16:21

Tuesday thumka! Sensex jumps 1,109 points

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Stock markets rebounded sharply on Tuesday, with the benchmark Sensex rallying 1,109 points and the Nifty closing above 22,720, bolstered by a rally in IT, financial and FMCG shares, recovery in the rupee and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remark on LTCG tax.The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped...
16:08

Arjun Rampal starts shooting for Arjun Naga, Billionaire

IMAGE: Arjun Rampal on the sets of Arjun Naga. Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Rampal/Instagram
IMAGE: Arjun Rampal on the sets of Arjun Naga. Photograph: Kind courtesy Arjun Rampal/Instagram
Arjun Rampal is all set to start working on his new film, Arjun Naga.'Gates opening first day with @anilsharma_dir give us your blessings for #ArjunNaga with @iutkarsharma gonna be one hell of a ride #ArjunNaga begins,' he writes, posting a picture from the sets.Arjun Naga will be directed by...
16:02

Sunny Deol's Suryaa gets release date

Sunny Deol on Suryaa Poster
Sunny Deol on Suryaa Poster
Sunny Deol's new film, Suryaa, marks the Bollywood directorial debut of Malayalam filmmaker M Padmakumar (Vaasthavam, Shikkar, Jalam, Joseph and Mamangam).Suryaa is a remake of Padmakumar's Malayalam film Joseph, starring Joju George, Dileesh Pothan, Irshad, Athmiya Rajan, Johny Antony, Sudhi...
15:53

Hundreds detained amid Cong students' wing flash protest in Delhi

Srinivas BV shares this image on X, writing: 'Desh ka mood check'
Srinivas BV shares this image on X, writing: 'Desh ka mood check'
Congress' students' wing National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Tuesday staged a flash protest at Rajiv Chowk metro station, demanding immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of electoral irregularities.The protest was led by NSUI national...
15:47

A Qantas plane was crawling with bedbugs

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Qantas has been forced to take a plane out of service in Rome after bedbugs were discovered on board a flight from Perth.The insects were spotted in the front section of economy class on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight QF5 from Perth to Rome on October 9, a source familiar with the...
15:42

Rupee may appreciate to 94-94.5/USD in near term

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The Indian rupee is expected to appreciate to 94-94.5 against the US dollar in the near term following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent measures to stabilise the currency, but sustained high crude oil prices could bring renewed pressure, according to a report by JM Financial.The report...
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Volunteers detained separately, lawyers not allowed: CJP

TMC MP Sagarika Ghose shared this image on X writing: 'For waking up a country, made this for  @abhijeet_dipke   @SauravDassss   @AshutoshRanka  surely blessed by Indias greats'
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose shared this image on X writing: 'For waking up a country, made this for @abhijeet_dipke @SauravDassss @AshutoshRanka surely blessed by Indias greats'
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activist Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday alleged that party members detained in Delhi had been kept at separate locations and claimed that police prevented lawyers from entering a police station.Speaking about the detention of party members, Dipke said he had spoken to CJP...
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All protests are one: Rahul ahead of chai pe charcha

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Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he has invited the leaders of the INDIA bloc, opposition MPs, student organisations, and civil society comrades to his home for tea, and asserted that we are all together in this people's movement to protect democracy.The...
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'Take Back' Jantar Mantar Chorus Grows Amid Arrest of CJP Leaders

Abhijeet Dipke/X
Abhijeet Dipke/X
Delhi's Jantar Mantar, which has always been a favourite spot of protestors and dissenters, and which was denotified by Delhi Police as a designated protest site yesterday, was one again in the spotlight Tuesday morning following arrests of Cockroach janata party leaders.After the arrests of CJP...
14:19

Sena (UBT) spokesperson resigns, accuses party of abandoning Hindutva ideology

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Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey has resigned, citing differences with the party's current political direction and voicing concern over its departure from the core ideology of Hindutva.Dubey, known to be a close aide of Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray and the party's north Indian face,...
14:15

Want to intern with the Indian Army?

Southern Command/X
Southern Command/X
Indian Army’s Southern Command has announced a paid Indian Army Internship Programme 2026-27 in Pune from November 16-January 31, 2027.This includes a cumulative stipend of Rs 75,000 for 3 months and 15 academic credits.The domains in the internship include Cyber security and ethical hacking,...
14:01

What did Mohanlal think of Ajay Devgn's Drishyam: The Conclusion?

Mohanlal in Drishyam 3
Mohanlal in Drishyam 3
During the trailer launch of Drishyam: The Conclusion in Goa, lead actor Ajay Devgn expressed a wish that Mohanlal and Jeethu Joseph, the star and director of the Malayalam Drishyam franchise, respectively, would watch their film and share their feedback.Well, Ajay Devgn's wish has been...
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Delhi Police registers FIRs against social media handles for fake news during SIR protests

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The Delhi Police's Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) unit has registered more than four FIRs against social media handles allegedly spreading false narratives and vitiating the atmosphere in the country.Several Pakistani social media handles have also been identified as active...
13:48

Hindu group 'bars' non-Hindus from Garba events

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A Hindu organisation has put up banners outside several Garba venues in Jaipur, declaring that non-Hindus would not allowed in the events, and saying it has deployed 27 teams to 'monitor' the celebrations.The banners, put up by Sanatan Suraksha Dal at various Garba venues across the city during...
13:48

UPI charges on merchant to be implemented after Diwali

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Merchant Discount Rate of 0.4% on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000 deferred; to come into effect post Diwali, the NPCI said in a statement. In a major relief to UPI users, the decision to levy a Merchant Discount Rate of 0.4 per cent on transactions over Rs 2,000 has been deferred, with NPCI...
13:10

SC stays defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over Modi remarks

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Photograph: AICC/ANI Photo
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Photograph: AICC/ANI Photo
The Supreme Court put on hold today all further proceedings in the defamation suit filed in Maharashtra by a complainant against Congress MP from Rae Bareli Rahul Gandhi regarding comments made about Prime Minister Narendra Modi; the apex court also asked the Maharashtra Government and the...
13:10

Israel wants to join Saudi's fight against Houthis, but...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Photo Courtesy: @netanyahuar/Instagram
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Photo Courtesy: @netanyahuar/Instagram
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would like to join Saudi's fight against Houthis.However, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has opposed Israeli military involvement, fearing a likely backlash among the kingdom's citizenry.According to a report in Israeli newspaper Haaretz, Israeli...
13:10

'No limit to Gyanesh Kumar's shamelessness'

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Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing the Election Commission of India (ECI) of shamelessness following the release of a press note by the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer regarding voter...
13:04

Aishwarya Sakhuja on her Type 1 Diabetes Struggle

Aishwarya Sakhuja, Photo Courtesy: @ash4sak/Instagram
Aishwarya Sakhuja, Photo Courtesy: @ash4sak/Instagram
Actress Aishwarya Sakhuja has been battling with Type 1 diabetes, and she shares her journey in her latest Instagram post.In a heartfelt message to all the people suffering from Type 1 diabetes, the Saas Bina Sasural actress wrote, 'To everyone living with Type 1: you deserve love that makes room...
12:59

India protests make headlines across the world... and in India

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Two leaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) were detained by police early on Tuesday after entering the protest site at Jantar Mantar in Delhi and raising slogans calling for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over a disputed revision of electoral rolls.CJP...
12:43

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Devarakonda meet Chief Minister Vijay

IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Photograph: Kind courtesy: Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram
IMAGE: Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Photograph: Kind courtesy: Rashmika Mandanna/Instagram
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, ahead of their film, Ranabaali's October 16 release.Rashmika writes, 'After such a long time went to meet Vijay sir. From fangirling him for longer than I can remember to having the opportunity to work with sir...
12:42

'Whoever thinks hoisting tricolor at Jantar Mantar is violation is a traitor'

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Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activist Abhijit Dipke on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the government following the detention of his team members in Delhi, declaring that those who view the hoisting of the national flag at Jantar Mantar as a violation of law are traitors.Dipke's remarks...
12:19

Every city requires open space for protests: Kiran Bedi

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The Delhi Police, in its order, has stated that a detailed and revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for protests at the three venues will be issued separately.The plea raised concerns over the availability and suitability of designated protest venues in the national capital.It submitted...
12:14

Beware of Internet friends bearing gifts

Veeramani posted this image of himself at an undisclosed destination
Veeramani posted this image of himself at an undisclosed destination
The internet can be a brutal place, as Tamil Nadu-based social media user found to his chagrin.The first time Veeramani, who has 75.7k followers on Instagram, posted a message asking for a holiday, cyberverse opened its heart and purse, and pooled in Rs 6000, which enabled the...
12:01

What's happening in Delhi right now...

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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging restrictions on protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the designation of alternative sites for public demonstrations.
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Plea in SC challenges restrictions on protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar

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A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging restrictions on protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the designation of alternative sites for public demonstrations.Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar's standing order of October 11 de-notified Jantar Mantar and designated Ramlila...
11:38

CJI assures anti-protest pleas will be listed for hearing

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The Supreme Court on Tuesday assured petitioners, who have filed pleas raising issues related to protests in Delhi, that all their matters would be listed for hearing.Several pleas were mentioned before a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana seeking urgent...
10:54

'We will rectify, repair errors in INDIA Bloc petition'

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Addressing the ongoing legal and political battle by the INDIA bloc against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday asserted that the opposition is determined to hold the constitutional body accountable.Speaking to ANI about technical discrepancies in...
10:40

Food inflation at 7.74%: Cong

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Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Narendra Modi-led government over rising inflation, claiming that prices of almost every food item have crossed all limits. Vote Theft is the Truth. Back-Breaking Inflation is the Reality,...
10:24

'Jantar Mantar reclaimed': CJP activists claim victory despite detention

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 Despite being detained by the Delhi Police in their attempt to breach the Jantar Mantar site CJP activists have claimed victory and once again raised voice for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.In a post on X, CJP's Saurav Das said, Jantar Mantar has been reclaimed. We have entered...
09:59

Delhi SIR: 20 lakh logical discrepancies, unmapped cases resolved, says CEO

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Around 20 lakh cases out of nearly 33 lakh entries flagged for logical discrepancies or unmapped records in Delhi's voter list have been resolved under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, said.In a post on X, the CEO said a proactive...
09:58

CJP activists detained as they attempt to breach Jantar Mantar

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Delhi Police on Tuesday detained Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, and Ajinkya Shinde after they attempted to break the cordon and enter Jantar Mantar after it had been denotified as a protest spot. Cockroaches with the Tiranga sneaked into Jantar Mantar...
09:52

Nepal rescuers reach flood-hit villages

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Nepalese military rescue teams reached villages hit by a flash flood on Monday, bringing relief supplies and evacuating residents and tourists. At least five people remain missing in the affected area, a popular destination for hikers and trekkers.Helicopters and soldiers delivered food and other...
09:48

Police seek extension of CAPF deployment in Delhi till Oct 20

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Delhi Police has sought an extension of the deployment of 273 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in Delhi till October 20, citing the possibility of protests by the Cockroach Janta Party and other organisations, sources said on Tuesday.In a letter to the Union Ministry of Home...
09:05

TN CM Vijay to meet Andhra Pradesh counterpart to seek Krishna water

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to meet his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday to hold talks on water sharing.The bilateral discussions will focus on inter-state water management, specifically expediting the release of Krishna River water to Chennai...
08:52

Rahul to host high tea for INDIA bloc MPs today

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi during a protest in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters
Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi during a protest in New Delhi on October 12, 2026. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations for a high tea at his residence on Tuesday, sources said.They said a joint press conference of INDIA leaders would also take place in the afternoon followed by tea at...
00:39

Three Pakistanis among 16 charged with election-related crimes in US

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Three Pakistani nationals are among 16 persons facing charges of illegal voting, fraudulent voter registration and election-related crimes, the Department of Justice said on Monday.The cases include voting by aliens in federal elections, false claims of US citizenship to register to vote, voting...
00:28

SC registry points out 10 defects in Rahul Gandhi's plea

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi along with other leaders during the INDIA bloc's protest march towards the SC./ANI Photo
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi along with other leaders during the INDIA bloc's protest march towards the SC./ANI Photo
The Supreme Court registry on Monday flagged more than 10 defects in the petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and others over alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.According to sources, the registry asked the...