'Nobody, even the government, cannot compel Gyanesh Kumar to resign. He can only be removed through a constitutionally laid down process of impeachment. If he does get impeached, there will be political fallout on Mr Modi's government.'
Fresh snowfall has transformed Gulmarg into a picturesque winter wonderland, covering its slopes, rooftops and pine trees in a blanket of white.
The desert roads of Rajasthan come alive as camel herders, traders and villagers converge for the International Pushkar Camel Fair 2026. From sprawling camel caravans and decorated camels to bustling markets selling traditional ornaments, these captivating images offer a glimpse into the preparations for one of India's most celebrated cultural and livestock fairs.
Indian Army personnel remain deployed along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, ahead of Diwali.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
Glimpses of Cyclone Arnab battering India's eastern coast, bringing heavy rain, rough seas, flooding and widespread damage across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring regions, on October 28.
Glimpses of tourists enjoying Shikara rides and the tranquil waters of Dal Lake on a brisk morning in Srinagar on October 26, 2026.
On October 31, 2026, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the hugely popular outgoing Chief of the Air Staff, inspected the ceremonial guard of honour and paid homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
After taking over as chief of the air staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Sunday visited the Uttarlai air force station in Barmer, located close to the India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer.
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat graced the Vijayadashami festival celebrations in Nagpur, performing 'shastra pujan' and taking a pledge alongside Bal and Shishu Swayamsevaks.
Glimpses of the Indian Air Force's spectacular aerial display over the Ganga in Varanasi.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, normal life was affected with closures of markets, educational institutions and business establishments in five valley districts of Manipur due to a statewide 48-hour strike called by a civil society group to protest against the killing of three Meiteis by suspected militants.
On October 16, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party supporters carried out Tiranga rallies across Bengaluru, New Delhi and Mumbai to show solidarity with detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. Protesters held the Preamble of the Constitution, banners, and large Tricolours while security personnel detained several participants in Connaught Place.
Glimpses of India's vibrant Navratri and Durga Puja celebrations, as devotees perform traditional Garba, worship Goddess Durga and visit elaborately decorated pandals.
On November 11, a large number of devotees gathered at Kedarnath Dham to witness the final darshan of Lord Shiva before the revered Himalayan shrine closed for the winter season.
Ayodhya shines in dazzling festive splendour as decorative lights and colourful illuminations brighten streets, bridges and marketplaces ahead of Diwali 2026.
Artist and photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, had many of his photographs documenting recent Delhi protests removed from his solo exhibition "No Idea is Final" at Bikaner House. The management cited the "current context and political climate" for the removal, a move criticised by Raihan and his mother as censorship and muzzling of artistic voices.
Artisans across India are putting the finishing touches on towering effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad ahead of the Dussehra festival. From Nagpur, Bhopal and Kanpur to Patna, Jaipur, Ahmedabad and Jammu, craftspeople were seen preparing, displaying and selling the effigies in the days leading up to Vijayadashami. The figures will be burnt on the festival's final day, symbolising the victory of good over evil.
Glimpses of NSG commandos conducting a mock drill at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Glimpses of Indian Air Force helicopters rehearsing for this weekend's air show in Varanasi.
On the morning of October 15, areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall after an active western disturbance, while the plains were inundated by overnight rains.
Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.
Glimpses of the INDIA bloc's protest march from Parliament House to Nirvachan Sadan, the Election Commission headquarters, in New Delhi on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
On October 30, 2026, Kolkata witnessed vibrant Halloween festivities as children dressed up in costumes and shops displayed masks and themed items. The celebrations reflected the growing popularity of Halloween in India, blending global traditions with local enthusiasm and creativity.
Amitabh Bachchan upheld his cherished Sunday darshan tradition, greeting a massive crowd of fans outside his residence, amidst significantly heightened security following a recent bomb threat email.
A sharp political slugfest erupted on Thursday as Congress leaders and INDIA bloc allies rallied behind MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's son, Raihan Vadra, accusing the authorities and Centre of censoring artistic expression after Bikaner House requested the removal of several photographs from his exhibition.
As Virat Kohli celebrates his 38th birthday, a look back at his illustrious career reveals an astonishing array of records across Tests, ODIs, and T20s, solidifying his status as one of cricket's all-time greats.
Glimpses of artisans, performers and shoppers preparing for Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations across India.
Amitabh Bachchan has implemented a new security protocol for his weekly Sunday darshan, greeting fans from within a bulletproof shield.
Ravana Dahan, the ceremonial burning of Ravana's effigy, is one of the most spectacular traditions associated with Dusshera in India. Grand public celebrations take place at many locations.
Members of the Students Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India staged a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, on October 2, 2026.
Veteran Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and Lakshya Sen have successfully advanced to the men's singles quarter-finals at the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has denied signing any bond preventing further protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, vowing to continue taking to the streets. He accused Delhi Police of illegal detention and mistreatment, including not allowing him to contact family after his grandmother's death on Saturday, and criticised the government's handling of protests and alleged police brutality.
'The last time a book brought so many readers to the stores was in 2007, for Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows.'
On September 28-29, 2026, rescue teams in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, launched helicopter operations to evacuate trekkers stranded at Kalindi Khal and Auden Col due to heavy snowfall.
Isha Ambani, a director on the board of Jio Platforms, revealed that a failed attempt to upload a college assignment in 2009-10 due to poor internet connectivity in Mumbai sparked the idea and subsequent conversations that led to the creation of Jio.
'It is very significant that she mentioned that the issue of her foreign origin was not restricted to the BJP or Sangh Parivar, but was also very much alive in her own party.'
Sightings of Jagdeep Dhankhar are rare ever since he left the vice president's office. Dhankhar and his wife Dr Sudesh were spotted at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh on Monday, Ocrober 5, 2026, where the couple met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati.
Artisan Bijoy Debnath gives the final touch to a unique Goddess Durga idol crafted with 700 matchsticks for Durga Puja in Agartala.
The Election Commission has extended Model Code of Conduct restrictions to retired government officials and individuals re-employed by state governments, prohibiting them from participating in election campaigns or interacting with election officials during poll periods, following complaints of misuse of official position.
