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Officials hope to conclude it soon, but the timing will depend partly on the formalisation of the US tariff structure | Representational image
Nation

India-US trade pact takes a key step forward, draft nearing completion

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the first tranche of the India-US trade deal has been finalised and is undergoing legal drafting, with both sides working towards signing it
The Delhi High Court refused to stop the CJP’s Friday protest, called against the arrests of party members and amid demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation | File image
Nation

Abhijeet Dipke free to hold Friday protest, Delhi Police assures HC

The Delhi High Court declined to restrain CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke’s October 16 protest at Connaught Place after the Delhi Police assured it of 'all possible measures' to control the situation
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses a press conference alongside advocate Prashant Bhushan, actor Prakash Raj, AISA President Neha Bora, and others, in New Delhi, on Thursday | PTI
Delhi

'Lehra do Tiranga': Abhijeet Dipke calls for protest at Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned the deletion of over 13 crore voters, alleging a possible electoral 'setting' and accusing the government of suppressing protests against SIR
Nishikant Dubey's panel takes up satellite internet amid Musk-Ambani dispute | File Image
Nation

Parliamentary panel to examine Starlink row; court directs Mahua Moitra to delete posts

Nishikant Dubey's panel to examine satellite internet amid Starlink row
Congress attempts to bridge differences with CJP as Opposition protests over SIR intensify | File Image
Nation

Congress reaches out to CJP through Prashant Bhushan amid protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rahul Gandhi seeks CJP support for Opposition protests after earlier calling it an AAP proxy
Kharge accuses Modi government of suppressing democratic dissent, says party's youth organisations will continue raising electoral accountability concerns
Nation

Kharge, Rahul interact with IYC, NSUI, Seva Dal leaders at Indira Bhawan

Congress leadership praises NSUI, Youth Congress and Seva Dal workers for participating in demonstrations despite police action and detentions
Bhushan accused the BJP-led government of attempting to suppress dissent while portraying opposition mobilisation as a plot to destabilise the country
Nation

‘We want regime change, what’s wrong with that?’ asks Prashant Bhushan

The senior advocate said seeking change of government is a democratic right, accuses BJP of double standards over opposition protests
According to the ministry, the agreements represent another step towards strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign suppliers
Nation

Defence ministry inks Rs 4,106-crore contracts for IAF communication satellite, Navy torpedoes

Rs 2,563-crore GSAT-7C satellite to strengthen secure communications and operational effectiveness of Indian Air Force assets
BJP delegation to seek parliamentary action against Bimol Akoijam over JNU allegations | X
Nation

BJP women MPs to meet Om Birla over sexual misconduct allegations against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam

BJP delegation to raise sexual misconduct allegations against Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam with Om Birla
Jaishankar and UAE foreign minister discuss bilateral ties and evolving global challenges in Abu Dhabi | File Image
Nation

Jaishankar calls for urgent multilateral reforms, cites India-UAE partnership as model

Jaishankar urges global institutions to adapt to new geopolitical realities through smaller partnerships
Ankita Bhandari’s mother vows hunger strike if authorities prevent the family from protesting | X
Nation

Ankita Bhandari’s parents briefly detained at India Gate, mother threatens hunger strike

Ankita Bhandari’s parents issue 24-hour ultimatum, mother threatens hunger strike over justice
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

Delhi

Court granted complainant time to challenge police findings, fixes October 29 for further proceedings in the matter

Police file status report into complaint seeking FIR against Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

'Lehra do Tiranga': Abhijeet Dipke calls for protest at Delhi's Connaught Place on Friday

IMD predicts light to moderate rain in Delhi, minimum temperature at 23.3 deg C

Delhi Police top brass holds meeting to plan security for CJP's Tiranga march at Connaught Place

West Bengal

Several roads in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have been painted in rainbow colours | X

Bengal government installs road studs, roughens surfaces on painted flyovers after accidents

Bengal CM to sanction Rs 10 crore for renovation of Kalyani Stadium: BJP legislator

Bengal CM urges Durga Puja organisers to adhere to 'Sanatani' traditions

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

Punjab

Rahul Gandhi demands accountability as concerns grow over the safety of those campaigning against drug abuse

‘Is raising voice against drugs a death sentence?’ Rahul Gandhi slams AAP govt in Punjab

‘Anything is possible in politics’: Sachin Pilot on Captain Amarinder’s Congress return speculation

Anti-drug activist's murder: Markets, private schools shut at many places after 'Punjab Bandh' call

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

Haryana

Harvinder Kalyan reviews Gharaunda mandi as farmers face paddy procurement delays | X

Haryana paddy procurement: More rice millers to join from Thursday, says Assembly Speaker

Haryana farmers protest procurement failures, MSP discrepancies and DAP shortages

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

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

Special Reports

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
Historical records reveal deep roots of Shakti worship in both regions, but no conclusive evidence establishes a single birthplace
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
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
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