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Cabinet reshuffle triggers political row: BJP accuses Omar of targeting Hindus; Dy CM hits back

The BJP has accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of targeting Hindus and neglecting the Jammu region in the latest Cabinet reshuffle, alleging inadequate regional and religious representation.

29 Oct 2026 2:17 am
Guess how many seats Congress won?: PM Modi's swipe at party's performance in MLC polls

The BJP also criticised Congress, with MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accusing Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations about India's electoral process.

29 Oct 2026 2:07 am
Cancer drug price cap: Thiotepa gets 91% cut, Keytruda remains at Rs 2.16 lakh [see revised prices]

The highest reductions were seen in the chemotherapy medicines Thiotepa for which the price goes down from Rs 80,071 to Rs 7,150 for a 100mg vial. This was followed by the breast cancer immunotherapy drug Pertuzumab for which the prices reduced from Rs 94,951 to Rs 30,593 for a 30mg vial

29 Oct 2026 2:05 am
Modi Kahin Nahi Jayega: BJP releases rap song featuring Mallikarjun Kharge and PM Modi amid political row

The BJP has released a new Hindi rap song titled 'Modi Kahin Nahi Jayega' amid the ongoing political controversy. Shared across social media platforms, the track defends Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and developmental vision while responding to opposition remarks.

28 Oct 2026 11:49 pm
Uttar Pradesh MLC results: Samajwadi Party scores big in both Varanasi seats

UP MLC election results: The Samajwadi Party retained the Varanasi Teachers' MLC seat and is set for a decisive victory in the Varanasi Graduates' constituency.

28 Oct 2026 5:50 pm
Centre announces 3% DA hike for central government employees, pensioners

Eighth Central Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders on salary and pension revisions, with employee unions seeking a higher fitment factor and changes to the DA framework.

28 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
Gal Gadot casts vote in Israel election, urges citizens to vote for change amid tight Netanyahu-Eisenkot contest

Gal Gadot cast her vote in Israel's election and urged citizens to exercise their democratic rights, saying she was voting for change. Her appeal came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot faced a tight contest, with exit polls indicating that neither bloc had secured a clear parliamentary majority.

28 Oct 2026 5:08 pm
India invites Pakistan, nine other SCO members to first Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi

India has invited all 10 SCO member nations, including Pakistan, to the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22. Announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding among member countries.

28 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Hardeep Singh Puri Nominated For Rajya Sabha Polls From Madhya Pradesh; BJP Drops Him From UP List

The BJP has nominated Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial election from Madhya Pradesh, dropping him from its Uttar Pradesh list. The party has announced eight candidates from Uttar Pradesh without retaining any outgoing MPs. Puri's nomination comes ahead of his term ending in November, sparking speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle at the Centre

28 Oct 2026 3:43 pm
Nifty, Sensex post sharp losses amid elevated crude oil prices

Indian stock markets witnessed sharp losses as elevated crude oil prices heightened concerns over inflation, economic growth and corporate costs. Rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment, putting pressure on benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty.

28 Oct 2026 12:45 pm