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The march follows a meeting of opposition leaders chaired by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, during which they discussed their next course of action and drafted a letter to the CEC seeking an urgent meeting with opposition leaders over issues related to the SIR
Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico and is forecast to strengthen into the Atlantic season's first hurricane. The storm could reach the Gulf Coast later this week, with Louisiana and Florida urged to prepare for dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rain
The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received a call about the building collapse at around 3.30 pm and rushed fire tenders to the spot. Search and rescue operations are underway to locate and evacuate those who may be trapped in the debris
Indian Oil expressed shock and grief over its employee's death and said he was killed while carrying out his official duties. The company described Shelke as a bright and promising Sales Officer and said his dedication and sincerity had earned him the respect of his colleagues
Opposition parties have been protesting over what they allege are irregularities in the electoral process and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They have also been demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Jaguar has unveiled the Type 01, a four-door electric GT that marks a new era for the luxury carmaker. Featuring a tri-motor powertrain producing up to 1,030 PS, an 118 kWh battery and a claimed WLTP range of up to 450 miles, the model showcases Jaguars new modernist design philosophy
The FIR was registered following a complaint alleging that Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, other MPs and their supporters entered the Akashvani Bhawan premises without permission after the INDIA bloc's march towards the Election Commission was stopped by police
At least 10 schools in Ahmedabad received bomb threats on Wednesday, prompting authorities to send students home early and deploy police, fire personnel and bomb detection teams. Most of the affected schools are in western Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 25 years of continuous leadership in government on October 7, 2026. Leaders from Japan, Belgium, Nigeria, Bhutan and Dominica congratulated him, highlighting his leadership, India's development and stronger bilateral partnerships
Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become confrontation, and to promote cooperation even when interests diverge
Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students who reached the class first
Israel marked three years since Hamas's October 7 attack with memorials at Nova and Kfar Aza, while strikes continued in Gaza. The anniversary has also become a major political issue ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, with Netanyahu facing criticism over the attack and war
US forces in Okinawa have imposed a 48-hour alcohol ban and 30-day curfew after a Marine was arrested over the alleged murder of a Japanese woman. The case has renewed concerns in Okinawa about crimes involving US personnel and tensions over the military presence
Yemen's Houthis claimed a ballistic missile attack on Riyadh's King Khalid Airport, while Saudi-led forces said they intercepted a missile north of the capital. The claims came amid a major escalation in Yemen, with government forces battling Houthi fighters
Addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has undergone a major transformation since 2014. He contrasted the earlier challenges of inflation, policy paralysis and economic uncertainty with the countrys current growth, exports and resilience
The deceased, identified as Abhay Manik Marathe, was initially reported to have died after a licensed rifle allegedly went off accidentally while it was being cleaned at his grandfather's hotel near Bhushi Dam
After the girl informed her family and news of the alleged assault spread in the locality, a large group of people gathered and allegedly attacked him, police said
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order 26-202 on Tuesday night, placing the affected counties under a state of emergency ahead of the tropical depression. The governor said the order would give communities additional time and resources to prepare for possible weather-related impacts
The contraband, along with the vehicles used to transport it, was collectively valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, police said. Further legal proceedings were underway
The platform was unveiled by Head of Development at Hukum Raj Legacy and Chairperson of Ubertas World Princess Jahnavi Kumari Mewar and Deputy Chief Business Diversity at the NYC Mayor's Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Dilip Chauhan here last month
We decided to undertake the mirror operations, which is something that had previously been agreed on
The gang reportedly fled with Rs 1,64,513 in cash
He noted that Washingtons intelligence regarding the event remains restricted to details supplied by Russian officials, though US authorities are keeping a close watch due to the inherent risk of infectious diseases migrating beyond their initial source
Reports say fighter jets were ready if aircraft continued towards Tel Aviv
Hanning was arrested in Bad Toelz-Wolfratshausen in southern Germany
Following his arrest, Congress demanded repolling in both constituencies over alleged irregularities
This is a prominent expansion of the shipyards capacity to undertake large and complex platforms
In a post on X, Gandhi posted, Gyanesh its done bro. Time to resign
The order follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court on September 22, 2026, during a suo motu public.
Every once in a while, Hollywood redeems itself with a blockbuster-budget, Digger, that could be dissected for a decade!
There is a significant difference between India before 2014 and India after 2014
The Election Commission said no political party had sought an appointment with the poll panel until 4 pm on October 6, amid an INDIA bloc protest seeking a meeting with CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The ECI said MPs later sought to meet the Commission but objected to the proposed venue
The incident occurred in the evening hours at Pala village in the University Police Station limits in Kalaburagi, said officials. The pilot and a trainee co-pilot on board the aircraft are stated to be safe, police said
Current Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh will superannuate on the same day. Dixit, who is known for his strategic planning and played a key role during Operation Sindoor, is currently serving as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff
The Defence Ministry has signed a Rs 661.50 crore contract with BrahMos Aerospace for fire control systems and launchers for Indian Navy ships. The Buy (Indian-IDDM) deal has at least 68 per cent indigenous content and is expected to support jobs and defence indigenisation
The proposed 150-tonne-per-day (TPD) solid waste processing plant will cater to 14 gram panchayats in eastern Haveli, potentially providing a long-term solution to the region's growing garbage disposal problem
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced two new decrees to address the countrys housing crisis after Parliament rejected similar measures. The proposals include stronger eviction protections and tenant safeguards and will be reviewed before the November 29 snap election
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif has urged Imran Khans PTI party to end its protest march toward Islamabad and resume negotiations with the government. The premier warned that continued demonstrations could hurt the economy, while Khans supporters demand his release
More than 270 government troops and Iran-backed Houthi fighters were reportedly killed in 24 hours as fighting intensified in Yemen. Government sources cited 115 troop deaths, while Houthi sources reported 160 fighters killed, mainly in Saudi strikes near the Bab al-Mandab strait
Eight girls were injured after a 15-year-old student reportedly stabbed pupils indiscriminately at a school in Istanbuls Basaksehir district. One victim was critically injured and two were in serious condition. Police detained the alleged attacker at the scene
Francis Halzen has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin, opening a new way to study the cosmos and understand the evolution of the universe
Justices Sunita Agarwal, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Aparesh Kumar Singh took oath at the auditorium of the new Supreme Court block. All Supreme Court judges, judicial officers and officials from various high courts were present at the ceremony
India condemned the attack on Panama-flagged MT On Peace off Oman after a projectile struck the vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members, including 11 Indian nationals. The injured crew were evacuated to Khasab
A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft crashed in Ondo state, killing all 25 people on board, including civilians. The Air Force said no survivors were found, while President Bola Tinubu declared three days of mourning and ordered a probe into the crash
Three people, including a minibus driver, were killed and three passengers wounded after a Ukrainian drone struck a vehicle near Basan Pologi in Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia, according to Moscow-installed authorities, as fighting continues along the front line
Kenya has confirmed its first-ever Ebola death after a man who had been treated in the Democratic Republic of Congo returned to Nairobi. Health officials have identified 28 contacts, with one testing positive, and say measures are in place to contain the virus
The US Justice Department has launched what it calls its largest modern denaturalisation effort, seeking to revoke the citizenship of 40 naturalised Americans. The cases involve alleged fraud, misrepresentation and serious crimes, including espionage
Australia's conservative opposition has pledged the country's biggest immigration cut, targeting net migration of 100,000 for two years and 650,000 fewer temporary visas over four years. The pledge comes as One Nation gains support and Labor also moves to tighten migration rules
According to the FIR, Reddy stated that Form-7 applications, meant for objecting to inclusion or requesting the deletion of names from the voters' list were submitted to Booth Level Officers during the ongoing SIR exercise by falsely claiming that 5,698 electors had permanently shifted out of the constituency
Tens of thousands are expected to protest in Paris as French students and trade unions rally over poor school conditions and alleged police repression. Authorities report hundreds injured, while clashes, arrests and school disruptions have intensified ahead of France's 2027 election

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