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Nation

His Munna Bhai-style monologue had touched upon peace in India, political imagery, foreign trips and Donald Trump while invoking Gandhigiri
Nation

'Never my intention to hurt, offend or disrespect': Sanjay Dutt clarifies his 'Gandhigiri' PM speech

The actor said his remarks were part of a scripted, light-hearted conversation and had been interpreted outside their intended context
The CM had rejected the Congress leader’s interpretation of a commotion during Nirmala Sitharaman’s address at Madanapalle
Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu hits back at Jairam Ramesh over ‘public anger’ claim at Sitharaman event

Jairam Ramesh had described the disruption as reflecting public anger, while Naidu maintained that it was an expression of enthusiasm
The BJP had rejected the charge and accused Kharge of insulting the electorate’s mandate and undermining constitutional institutions
Nation

BJP demands Kharge’s apology over ‘illegal’ Modi, Shah remark

The Congress president had called for dissolution of the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, alleging that elections were illegal and demanding fresh polls through ballot papers
The alleged incident had occurred while Udhayanidhi was campaigning for DMK candidate S Suganya ahead of the October 6 bypoll
Tamil Nadu

Udhayanidhi Stalin booked for allegedly involving minor in Dharapuram poll campaign

Police had registered the case under provisions of the Representation of the People Act and Juvenile Justice Act
Emerging technologies, digital transformation and regional strategic stability had also figured prominently on the US commander’s agenda
Nation

Jaishankar meets US Pacific Commander Paparo, discusses maritime security in Indo-Pacific

The two sides had discussed advancing their security partnership and maritime cooperation as Admiral Samuel J Paparo began a six-day India visit
Garg had allegedly demanded and accepted the money for issuing an airworthiness certificate to aircraft operated by the private company
Nation

CBI arrests DGCA Deputy Director for taking Rs 2.5 lakh bribe for aircraft certificate

The agency had arrested Sushil Kumar Garg and Ekvi Air Training Organisation director Sachin Keshav Bhane following a raid
The Election Commission had maintained that differing views within the poll body were part of institutional deliberations and its orders followed statutory procedures
Nation

Justice Bhuyan’s remarks ‘expose CEC lock, stock and barrel’, says Congress

Jairam Ramesh had claimed the Supreme Court judge’s observations showed that CEC Gyanesh Kumar had violated the Constitution in letter and spirit
The Water Resources Department had found delays in emergency response, inadequate mobilisation of manpower and material, and poor local coordination
Bihar

Gandak begins to recede; seven engineers suspended over flood response

Nearly 9.87 lakh people across six districts had been affected after heavy rainfall in Nepal and adjoining areas sent the Gandak to unprecedented levels
Shivakumar had said successful professionals should take investment, knowledge and opportunities back to the places where they grew up
Karnataka

'Build businesses in hometowns, don’t just seek jobs', Karnataka CM Shivakumar tells youth

The Chief Minister had urged young people to become entrepreneurs and create employment rather than depending solely on salaried jobs
Pilot had backed newly appointed Punjab Congress chief Pargat Singh, describing the former India hockey captain as a 'national icon'
Punjab

‘Will form government with majority’: Sachin Pilot targets AAP over Punjab law and order

The Congress leader had alleged that gangsters were firing openly, extortion demands were being made from jails and drugs could be ordered over the phone
Dipke had called supporters from across India to Delhi on October 10 if CEC Gyanesh Kumar did not resign
Nation

Neha Bora released; Dipke says police action will fuel massive October 10 mobilisation

The CJP founder had said every attempt to suppress protesters would bring more people onto the streets and strengthen the march to Jantar Mantar
Three women journalists had complained of sexual harassment during the Jantar Mantar protest, with Delhi Police transferring the complaints to the Crime Branch
Nation

‘Extremely wrong’: Brinda Karat slams Delhi Police over delay in FIR on journalists’ complaints

The CPI(M) leader had questioned why police were allegedly seeking video evidence before registering an FIR over sexual harassment allegations
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several leaders had questioned the Centre and demanded an FIR and accountability
Nation

Opposition targets Centre as women journalists accuse Delhi Police officers of sexual harassment

Three women journalists had accused police personnel of sexual harassment while covering the Jantar Mantar protests, prompting a Crime Branch inquiry

Special Reports

Parliament’s rejection of emergency renter protections has transformed a long-running affordability problem into an escalating political confrontation
Special Reports

Why Spain’s housing crisis has brought tens of thousands onto the streets

Rents have nearly doubled over a decade, affordable homes remain scarce and an 87-year-old woman’s eviction has become a symbol of the crisis
The EC has asked officials to identify eligible voters missing from rolls after SIR and help them apply for inclusion through continuous updation | Representational image
Special Reports

Voter name missing after SIR? EC orders 20 states to launch special drive

Eligible voters excluded during or after SIR can seek inclusion through regular Form 6 as the EC directs 20 states to facilitate fresh enrolment
India records 759.4 mm rainfall as southwest monsoon ends 12.6% below normal | File Image
Special Reports

India's southwest monsoon ends with 12.6% rainfall deficit, fourth-lowest since 2001

India's monsoon season ends with 12.6% rainfall deficit, among the weakest since 2001
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
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