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Bora emerged as prominent face of anti-CEC protests, joining Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in march against alleged electoral irregularities
Nation

'She takes better selfies': Tharoor praises Neha Bora's courage after INDIA bloc march

The Congress MP applauded AISA president's conviction and activism, sharing a photograph with student leader following Opposition's Delhi demonstration
Raman devoted decades to preserving rare indigenous rice varieties and traditional agricultural knowledge
Kerala

Kerala's 'living paddy gene bank' Cheruvayal Raman dies at 74; Rahul and Priyanka pay tribute

Rahul Gandhi mourned the loss of beloved 'Ramettan', while Priyanka recalls personal bond with conservationist, calling him India's noble son
Pawan Khera accused Centre of rushing constitutional appointment without waiting for CBI investigation into alleged VIP involvement
Nation

Congress questions Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor amid Ankita Bhandari murder probe

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka joined victim's parents at India Gate protest, demand appointment be put on hold until probe concludes
Both countries seek early conclusion of CEPA negotiations, with leaders targeting doubling of bilateral trade by 2030
Nation

India, Canada push for early trade pact as Jaishankar, Anand review ties in Delhi

Modi meets Canadian foreign minister, discusses expanding cooperation in trade, technology and energy amid renewed diplomatic engagement
New Leh airport terminal can handle 35 lakh passengers annually, while 298-km road will strengthen military and civilian connectivity
Nation

PM Modi to unveil Rs 3,350 crore projects in Ladakh, including Leh airport terminal tomorrow

Prime Minister to inaugurate five major projects covering strategic roads, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security
Internal objections by two Election Commissioners over software access put ECI's IT chief and centralised voter database management under scrutiny
Nation

Who is Seema Khanna, the ECI official in spotlight after Rahul Gandhi's 'lady hiding' remark?

Rahul Gandhi's reference to a woman allegedly hiding in Dehradun sparks speculation amid Opposition protests over electoral roll revisions
The visit comes amid escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including Riyadh airport strike that killed an Indian national
Nation

Jaishankar arrives in UAE for strategic talks, Raisina Middle East amid Gulf tensions

The External Affairs Minister will meet UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan to review bilateral strategic, trade and economic cooperation
Operation Deep Manifest exposes 295 containers imported through Gujarat ports since March; investigators uncover network spanning four countries
Nation

DRI busts Rs 30 crore Pakistan rock salt smuggling racket, arrests four

Over 73 lakh kg of banned Pakistani salt brought into India through Sri Lanka using forged certificates and Dubai-based suppliers
Public consultation aims to gather evidence and recommendations to help formulate policy responses to demographic concerns
Nation

Demographic changes panel launches public portal to seek views on illegal immigration

Panel invites citizens and stakeholders to submit suggestions on demographic shifts and challenges linked to illegal immigration
Congress leaders express solidarity with grieving parents as controversy over 2022 Uttarakhand murder case resurfaces
Nation

Rahul, Priyanka meet Ankita Bhandari's parents at India Gate amid protest over Sikkim Governor

Victim's family demands suspension of Dushyant Gautam's appointment until CBI completes investigation into alleged VIP connection
Forum follows last month's BRICS Summit in New Delhi and will conclude with a joint statement on October 27
Nation

PM Modi to inaugurate 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Delhi on October 26

Three-day gathering will bring parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner nations to discuss global cooperation and legislative diplomacy
Despite common ground on paper leaks and electoral roll revision, Congress and CJP have remained divided over political space and protest leadership
Nation

After months of 'conspicuous distance', Rahul Gandhi shows first sign of support to CJP

The Congress leader condemned the jailing of two CJP activists over the Jantar Mantar protest; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke responded with a public thank-you
Safety directive follows fire incident aboard Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight, prompting fresh concerns over lithium-ion battery hazards
Nation

DGCA bans MOBIKINS power bank on flights after IndiGo fire incident

Aviation regulator prohibits MOBIKINS MK-PB-04 power banks on all domestic and international flights operating to and from India

Delhi

Student organisation threatens to return to Parliament Street Police Station on Thursday if FIR is not registered within promised deadline

Delhi Police assures FIR within 24 hours over alleged assault on NSUI women protesters

Student outfits agitate across Delhi, seek Jantar Mantar's restoration as protest site

Why DU's Hindu College staff seeking principal's removal? All you need to know

Burari Ground’s new role as protest site raises concerns over access, traffic and livelihoods

West Bengal

Cabinet approves recruitment across education, panchayat, technical education and police departments; 33,199 posts earmarked for schools

Bengal announces Rs 5,000, extra 50 kg rice for tea workers; clears 45,185 govt jobs

Bengal to unveil new industrial policy after Diwali, aims to become top investment hub: Adhikari

Bengal STF unit busts illegal arms manufacturing unit in Kolkata; owner on run

Bengal government to expand fleet of CNG, electric buses: Minister Arjun Singh

Punjab

Ahead of Assembly polls, Mann targets Congress and Akali Dal, says healthcare, education and jobs remain government's priorities

CM Mann opens 154 new Aam Aadmi Clinics, warns welfare schemes at risk if AAP loses power

Punjab Congress challenges amended Form 6, disputes EC claim of consent to final voter rolls

Punjab anti-drug activist murder: Congress MP Warring meets Jhota's family

Key accused in Punjab influencer's murder nabbed from Mumbai

Haryana

New framework introduces Rs 25,000 registration fee, safeguards against physical restraint and compulsory reporting for de-addiction facilities

Haryana brings mental health institutions under a six-category regulatory framework

Haryana Vigilance chief reviews performance, 190 officials flagged for 'bribery'

Bhupinder Singh Hooda discharged from AIIMS after brief admission over breathlessness

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini begins four-day Sweden visit to attract investments

Special Reports

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
Onion prices more than doubled year-on-year, while ginger, garlic and lemon also recorded sharp price increases
Special Reports

Could El Nino make food more expensive in India? Here's what economists warn

India's food inflation rose to 7.74% in September from 5.97% in August as onion prices more than doubled and weak monsoon rainfall raised concerns over crop output
Delhi Police had removed Jantar Mantar's designated status amid demonstrations against electoral roll revisions and the Chief Election Commissioner
Special Reports

From Rajpath to Jantar Mantar, Delhi's shrinking spaces for public protest

An IIT Indore study had highlighted how shifting protest sites away from power centres reduced visibility and public participation
Delhi's decision to withdraw Jantar Mantar's protest-site status has revived questions about the place of dissent in urban life
Special Reports

Explainer: The world's most famous protest squares stand close to the corridors of political power

From London's Hyde Park to Cairo's Tahrir Square, public spaces have provided citizens a platform to challenge authority
The ECI has tightened voter deletion rules with new filing limits, stricter signature and verification requirements, and mandatory hearings before objections are decided | Representational image
Special Reports

ECI caps individual Form-7 filings to curb misuse of voter deletion process

The Election Commission has capped individual Form-7 applications seeking voter name deletion, setting a limit of 10 during the Claims and Objections period and five per month during Continuous Updati ...
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