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Nation

Tharoor questions removal of Tricolour photograph, says controversy has brought greater attention to young photographer's work
Nation

'Petty, stupid': Tharoor slams removal of Raihan Vadra's protest photographs

Congress MP says censorship at Bikaner House casts shadow on India's democratic reputation and undermines freedom of artistic expression
Discussions focus on friendship and bilateral relations within the framework of India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Nation

PM Modi meets senior UAE leader, discusses bilateral ties

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Prime Minister in New Delhi as both countries seek stronger cooperation
At NDTV World Summit, Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle raises questions on regional cooperation in disaster response, energy and trade
Nation

India, Nepal exchange views on future of international collaboration in changing world order

External Affairs Minister says countries increasingly favour practical arrangements over formal institutions amid changing geopolitical and economic realities
Both countries agree to coordinate more closely on International North-South Transport Corridor and exchange views on regional conflicts and peace
Nation

India, Azerbaijan agree to deepen trade, energy and connectivity ties

Jaishankar holds productive talks with Azerbaijani counterpart in Baku, discusses investment, tourism, oil cooperation and increased flight connectivity
Three suspects arrested in connection with killings, while security personnel search designated militant camp in Kangpokpi district
Manipur

Manipur's SoO pact with Kuki groups not extended, says Home Minister

Govindas Konthoujam says agreement expired in September as security forces intensify operations following killing of three Meitei civilians
New Delhi remains in contact with Iranian authorities to facilitate humanitarian shipments amid reports of airspace restrictions
Nation

India facilitating supply of life-saving medicines to Iran amid airspace row

MEA says ongoing West Asia conflict has created fresh challenges for flight connectivity between India and Iran
Remarks come as Centre extends deployment of 273 CAPF companies in Delhi amid concerns over fresh demonstrations demanding CEC's resignation
Nation

Dipke targets Modi over deployment of forces in Delhi, raises VanDyke case

CJP founder alleges government is focusing on preventing protests in the capital instead of addressing national security challenges along China border
Statewide crackdown leads to seizure of over 35,500 kg of food stock worth nearly Rs 80 lakh across multiple districts
Maharashtra

Maharashtra FDA suspends BEST canteen licence over hygiene violations

Food safety inspections uncover unhygienic kitchens, rusted utensils, improper storage practices and unauthorised food colours at inspected establishments
Statement follows ITBP chief's remarks on an ongoing face-off in Arunachal Pradesh, which triggered questions from Congress
Nation

India, China using existing mechanisms to avoid LAC tensions, says MEA after ITBP chief's remarks

MEA says Chinese deviations from established patrolling patterns occasionally disturb peace along the Line of Actual Control
According to the proposed election schedule, the notification for the municipal elections will be issued on October 29 | Representational image
Nation

Ladakh CEO announces municipal elections in Leh, Kargil on November 21

The last Panchayat and municipal elections in Ladakh were held in 2018 when it was part of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir
Police arrest three suspects in Tiger Shroff firing case, probe alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang link | X
Haryana

Tiger Shroff firing case: Three held from Haryana remanded in police custody till October 28

Ankit Khatar, Sameer Khatri and Jatin Panchal were arrested from Sonipat on October 21 for allegedly being part of the conspiracy linked to the firing on the actor on October 18 in Mumbai
Artist and Photographer Raihan Vadra, son of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, with one of his photographs at Bikaner House, in New Delhi | File image/PTI
Nation

'Attempt to soft launch son': BJP targets Priyanka Gandhi over Raihan Vadra's art exhibit

The BJP has accused Priyanka Gandhi of attempting to give son Raihan Vadra a political launch, alleging that political photographs were added to his exhibition after approval
The CJP leaders appeared before Delhi Police after being released from seven days in custody on an undertaking not to call protests at Jantar Mantar | File image
Delhi

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka appear for questioning after skipping summons

Saurav Das said 'let's see what happens here' when asked about approaching the high court as he arrived for questioning with Ashutosh Ranka

Special Reports

Letters raising concerns over senior deputy election commissioner Maneesh Garg’s work-allocation order were sent to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alongside the DoPT, an RTI reply has revealed
Special Reports

RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat forwarded commissioners' letters to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

An RTI response reveals that the Cabinet Secretariat forwarded letters by election commissioners Sukhbir Sandhu and Vivek Joshi alleging misconduct by Maneesh Garg to CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the DoPT
Textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, engineering goods, gems and jewellery, agriculture, processed foods and pharmaceuticals are among the sectors identified
Special Reports

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in — which Indian sectors stand to gain?

The India-New Zealand FTA has come into force, giving Indian exports duty-free access from day one and opening opportunities in textiles, leather, engineering and services
Disaster management guidelines stress controlled entry, separate exit routes, real-time monitoring and trained personnel to prevent crowd crushes
Special Reports

19 killed in Kolkata stampede: Why do crowd crushes happen, and how can they be avoided?

Nineteen deaths at Durga Puja pandal raise questions over overcrowding, narrow exits and inadequate arrangements for managing sudden surges
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
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