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Parents meet CBI officials, seek narco tests for former BJP MLA and actress | X
Uttarakhand

Ankita Bhandari case: Parents seek narco tests for former BJP MLA, actress at CBI meet

CBI examines alleged VIP angle as Ankita Bhandari's parents seek narco tests
US lawmakers urge Rubio to discuss alleged intimidation and unlawful detentions with India | File Image
Nation

US lawmakers urge Rubio to raise Delhi protest detentions with India during visit

Six US lawmakers urge India to investigate protest detentions ahead of Rubio's visit
Pilot errors blamed for Mumbai Learjet crash as AAIB flags VSR training deficiencies | X
Maharashtra

Ajit Pawar crash operator VSR flagged for training lapses in 2023 Mumbai Learjet probe

Mumbai Learjet crash probe flags VSR training failures after Ajit Pawar's death
Trump waives tariffs on Russian energy buyers, including India, ahead of US midterms | File Image
Nation

Trump waives Russia-related tariffs targeting India and four other nations over energy purchases

India gets tariff relief as Trump waives penalties linked to Russian oil and gas
Election Commission had barred both factions from using TMC name and Flowers and Grass symbol during West Bengal bypolls
West Bengal

‘Much can happen before Oct 30’, says Derek as TMC factions prepare for EC hearing

Trinamool leader accused rival Arup Roy faction of repeatedly seeking extensions while Mamata Banerjee's camp met all deadlines
Delhi Police allows Congress to hold rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1
Nation

Delhi Police allows Congress to hold rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1

'The NOC for holding the rally at the designated protest site has been issued for the period from October 25 to November 3'
MK Stalin-led DMK to take SIR concerns to President Droupadi Murmu | File Image
Tamil Nadu

DMK MPs to meet President Droupadi Murmu over SIR, seek withdrawal of electoral roll revision

MK Stalin convenes MPs to discuss SIR as DMK prepares to approach President
Eight pilgrims die as tempo traveller breaks divider and plunges 20 feet into drain | X
Rajasthan

Kota expressway accident: 8 pilgrims killed as tempo traveller plunges into drain

Madhya Pradesh pilgrims killed as tempo traveller plunges off Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol
Nation

Election Commission sets October 30 hearing on rival TMC factions’ claim to party name, symbol

Poll panel had barred Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy factions from using Trinamool name and Flowers and Grass symbol during Bengal bypolls
Revised rules expanded eligibility to teachers, government employees and other suitable persons as preparations continued for the 2027 Census
Nation

Centre amends Census rules, allows private school teachers to be appointed enumerators

Move came after several high courts stayed government orders seeking deployment of aided and unaided private school staff for Census duties
Omar Abdullah sought protection for woman officer against retaliatory action as inquiry panel was directed to submit its findings within 15 days
Jammu & Kashmir

J&K IAS officer faces probe for abusing woman colleague during online meeting

Government ordered inquiry against Kumar Rajeev Ranjan after video of his heated exchange with junior officer Beenish Wani went viral
Two Indians injured in October 10 airport attack remained in ICU, while travellers and Umrah pilgrims were warned of prolonged disruptions
Nation

India issues fresh Saudi advisory as airport closure, flight cancellations strand travellers

Embassy urged Indian nationals to stay indoors during aerial attacks as Riyadh airport remained shut and several airlines extended suspensions
Gavai stresses liberty, equality and fraternity at launch of Marathi books aimed at promoting constitutional awareness among Mumbai civic school students
Nation

Ambedkar's Constitution kept India united despite challenges, says former CJI Gavai

Former Chief Justice credits constitutional values and framers for preserving national unity through decades of external threats and internal unrest

Delhi

With more than two months left in 2026, Delhi has already recorded more cleaner-air days than in most recent years, while poor to severe air quality days have fallen to 79 | File image

Delhi records 211 days of better air quality in 2026, best performance since 2016

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, must ensure peace for one year

Delhi SIR: BLOs to recheck 4.76 million deleted names before final voter roll

One dead, 5 injured as DTC bus hits scooter in Delhi's Anand Parbat

West Bengal

The father of the RG Kar rape-murder victim questioned the CBI's credibility after the Supreme Court granted Sandip Ghosh bail in the financial irregularities case | File image/PTI

RG Kar doctor's father questions CBI after Sandip Ghosh gets Supreme Court bail

Durga Puja business boom in Kolkata favours malls, big organisers as small traders struggle

Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh slams Delhi protests, asks BJP workers to win all elections

‘Much can happen before Oct 30’, says Derek as TMC factions prepare for EC hearing

Punjab

Akal Takht declares Giaspura ‘tankhaiya’ as 12 AAP MLAs apologise over caste row | X

Sikh clergy declares AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura ‘tankhaiya’ over caste-bias allegations

Centre seeks Punjab reports on drug-linked deaths as Amit Shah, Bhagwant Mann trade charges

Jhota's family refuses last rites, demands justice as outrage grows over killing

Mann hits back at Shah over drugs, asks Centre to take responsibility for Gujarat seizure

Haryana

Suicide note naming three Bhiwani residents recovered after wrestler’s death in Hansi | File Image

18-year-old wrestler dies by suicide in Haryana village; note names three Bhiwani residents

Haryana signs ₹4,000 crore LoIs with Swedish firms during Nayab Saini’s visit

Centre expands Census staffing rules to include private school teachers in Haryana

PM Modi to visit Haryana to inaugurate Rs 800 crore Martyrs’ Memorial in Ambala

Special Reports

The Centre is considering a special Parliament session to push women’s quota and delimitation Bills | File image
Special Reports

'Special Parliament session likely this month' to push women’s quota, delimitation Bills

After the Constitution amendment Bill was defeated in April, the Centre is exploring a special session and reaching out to parties including the DMK to shore up its numbers
For millions of devotees, particularly in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and other parts of eastern India, Mahalaya is much more than a date on the religious calendar
Special Reports

Mahalaya: Why Goddess Durga is invoked at dawn and the mythology behind the sacred ritual

Mahalaya marks the end of Pitru Paksha and heralds the arrival of Goddess Durga, symbolising the triumph of good over evil
Claims that the festival originated in Bihar's Mithila region revive questions about the centuries-old traditions of Goddess Durga worship
Special Reports

Did Durga Puja originate in Bihar, not Bengal? Viral claim sparks historical debate

Claims that the festival originated in Bihar's Mithila region revive questions about the centuries-old traditions of Goddess Durga worship
Maa Durga's nine-day battle with Mahishasura lies at the heart of Navratri's significance | File Image
Special Reports

From Mahishasura’s rise to Maa Durga’s victory, the story explained

From Shailputri Puja to Vijayadashami, here's the complete Navratri 2026 calendar
An artist paints on miniature clay idols of Goddess Durga ahead of the Durga Puja festival, in Birbhum, on Wednesday | PTI
Special Reports

Why is Durga Puja celebrated? Know the legend, rituals and 2026 dates

Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura and her homecoming in Bengali tradition. Know the 2026 dates, Sandhi Puja timings and festival rituals
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