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Nation

The IMD had forecast below-normal rainfall in October amid strengthening El Niño conditions
Nation

India records fourth-lowest monsoon rainfall since 2001, deficit reaches 12.6%

The country had received just 759.4 mm of rainfall against the seasonal average of 868.6 mm
The Chief Minister had campaigned for TVK candidate Sathyabama ahead of the October 6 Dharapuram Assembly bypoll
Tamil Nadu

'Entered politics to serve people, not establish monarchy', says Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

Vijay had accused the DMK of retaining a dynastic mindset while highlighting his government's welfare initiatives and administrative reforms
Yadav had indicated that electoral arrangements would be announced soon, with winnability guiding constituency allocation
Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh confirms alliance continuity for 2027 UP Assembly elections

The Samajwadi Party chief had reaffirmed his commitment to existing allies despite uncertainty surrounding seat-sharing negotiations with the Congress
B R Patil urges Rahul Gandhi to review Karnataka laws easing agricultural land purchases | File Image
Karnataka

Congress MLA seeks Rahul Gandhi's intervention to review Karnataka land reform amendments

B R Patil urges review of Karnataka land laws, citing concerns over farm land transfers
Navy told to accelerate technology adoption and strengthen readiness amid maritime challenges | File Image
Nation

Rajnath Singh calls for stronger Navy readiness and surveillance amid West Asia tensions

Rajnath Singh stresses Navy's role in energy security amid the evolving West Asia situation
Pilot questioned the effectiveness of the BJP's campaign and argued that the Centre must take responsibility for preventing drug trafficking through international borders and ports
Punjab

Sachin Pilot slams Amit Shah’s remarks, says anti-drug march organised by BJP was 'a failure'

The Congress leader had questioned the Centre's record on drug trafficking after Amit Shah promised to make Punjab drug-free by 2029
The 40-year-old nominee had filed his papers alongside senior Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav
Uttar Pradesh

SP's Rajya Sabha pick Dhanraj Nathwani declares assets worth over Rs 373 crore

The Reliance executive had disclosed an annual income of Rs 19.61 crore and substantial investments in shares, bonds and mutual funds
The special drive was scheduled to cover trains and stations across Central Railway throughout October
Nation

Central Railway to launch month-long ticket-checking drive from tomorrow

Passengers had been advised to carry valid identity documents as railway authorities prepared to intensify ticket inspections
Bihar CM orders vigilance and relief measures as Gandak breaches trigger flood concerns in two districts | PTI
Bihar

Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas as Gandak River breaches two embankments

CM Samrat Choudhary directs officials to intensify relief as floods put Bihar embankments under pressure
Mamata Banerjee calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation after INDIA bloc meeting | PTI
Nation

'How long can they keep everyone stopped?': Mamata Banerjee's warning after INDIA meet

Mamata Banerjee demanded CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation after the INDIA bloc meeting, alleging electoral wrongdoing and raising concerns over SIR and EVMs
PM Modi's October Chintan Shivir may focus on scheme delivery, beneficiaries and voter enrolment | File Image
Nation

PM Narendra Modi likely to hold second Chintan Shivir in October

PM Modi likely to hold October Chintan Shivir to assess schemes, delivery and voter outreach
Bhopal police hunt caretaker after retired IAS officer is murdered at home | File Image
Madhya Pradesh

Retired IAS officer murdered in Bhopal, newly-hired caretaker missing

Police hunt missing caretaker after retired IAS officer's murder at Bhopal residence
Flood pressure mounts in Bihar as Gandak embankments breach in Gopalganj and Saran | PTI
Bihar

Gandak river embankments breach at two places amid heavy water discharge from barrages

Bihar's flood threat intensifies as Gandak embankments breach at two places in the state

Special Reports

School sanitation remains a major gap in India, with 50 million children lacking access in 2025 | File Image
Special Reports

50 million Indian children still lack sanitation services in schools: WHO-UNICEF report

Nearly one in five children lacking school sanitation worldwide are in India, WHO-UNICEF said
The Indian government’s list, updated in July 2026, contains 80 designated terrorists | Representational image/AI generated
Special Reports

Dawood, Masood Azhar, Hafiz Saeed: Who are the terrorists on India's most wanted list?

Goldy Brar’s addition to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list has turned attention to India’s own list, which names 80 designated terrorists
Producers are exploring exports, new non-fuel applications and ethanol-derived products for diesel blending | Representational image
Special Reports

Nearly 7 billion litre of ethanol without a market: Why India is looking for buyers

With ethanol production rising faster than demand, Indian producers are exploring exports, diesel blending and non-fuel applications to absorb the surplus
The NPF, BJP and NCPI together received 81 of the 111 lawmakers who joined other political parties since 2022 | Representational image/AI generated
Special Reports

111 MPs, MLAs switched parties after election since 2022—who switched and where?

Of the 111 lawmakers who switched parties, 26 were Lok Sabha MPs, seven Rajya Sabha members and 78 MLAs, the ADR analysis found
IMD says the Bay system remains a deep depression, not an official cyclone named Arnab | File Image
Special Reports

Cyclone Arnab or deep depression? Why IMD has not named the Bay of Bengal system

‘Cyclone Arnab’ is not official as IMD classifies the Bay system as a deep depression
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