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CJPs Abhijeet Dipke invokes Gandhi, rejects comparisons with protests in France

In a video statement, Dipke rejected attempts to link the activists protests with violent unrest and regime-change movements abroad. He said Das and Ranka had chosen to face imprisonment peacefully, maintaining their commitment to Gandhian Satyagraha despite what he described as unlawful detention

20 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Four booked for agricultural land fraud using fake documents in Hingoli

The alleged fraud came to light after a divisional vigilance squad investigated a complaint and found irregularities in the sale of a piece of agricultural land to a resident of Pedgaon village, an official said

20 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Jarange urges Marathas to defeat leaders opposing quota in 2029 polls

Addressing a Dussehra rally at the Narayangad pilgrimage site in Beed tehsil, Manoj Jarange also criticised the Maharashtra government over the Rs 5,000 drought relief announced for affected farmers

20 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Delhi: Two injured as Mixer Ride gate breaks at Vikaspuri Dussehra ground

Two people were injured after the gate of a Mixer Ride broke at a Dussehra ground in Vikaspuri, west Delhi, around 1.36 am on Tuesday. They were shifted to RML Hospital for treatment. Police registered a case, inspected the spot and are investigating possible negligence

20 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Zelenskyy, Rubio hold talks on missile interceptors, Russian attack warnings

Zelenskyy said the discussion centred on Ukraines urgent defence requirements as Kyiv continues diplomatic efforts to end the war with Russia

20 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
BJP leaders slam Sanjay Raut over remarks on Albania protests, demand apology

BJP leader Guru Prakash Paswan questioned whether Raut was presenting the events in Albania as an example for India. He also referred to a social media post by the Congress in Kerala concerning the Chief Justice of India

20 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
Priyanka Chaturvedi criticises Sanjay Raut over India should learn from Albania

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi criticised Sanjay Rauts remarks suggesting India should learn from unrest in Albania, stressing that violence undermines democracy and constitutional values

20 Oct 2026 2:15 pm
Illegal firecracker manufacturing unit busted in Latur ahead of Diwali

Acting on a tip-off, a police team raided the premises at around 4 pm on Monday and found workers assembling explosives under dangerous conditions, an official said

20 Oct 2026 2:01 pm
Kolkata stampede: Man arrested over misleading social media post

Ainul Haque, a West Bengal resident, has been arrested for allegedly claiming that 60 people died in the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, against the reported toll of 19. Investigators are probing the post and suspected Bangladesh links

20 Oct 2026 1:58 pm
Amit Shah meets families of anti-drug campaign victims during Punjab visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Gurdaspur, Sangrur and Mansa to meet the families of Bikramjit Singh, Gulzar Singh and anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has announced a CBI probe into Jhota's murder amid a political row over drugs

20 Oct 2026 1:55 pm
France to impose fresh curfews as government responds to urban riots

France plans new targeted curfews after recent riots, with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu saying existing restrictions helped maintain calm. Paris, Bordeaux and Nice have introduced measures, while the government prepares emergency talks and promises support for businesses affected by the unrest

20 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
Telangana cops bust drug-making unit at Maharashtra poultry farm; 11 held

The investigation has identified 24 accused, of whom 11 are listed as arrested or in custody and 13 remain absconding, according to an official statement

20 Oct 2026 1:32 pm
UP: 35 years after fake encounter, 12 retired policemen booked in Kanpur

The case against the retired cops relates to allegations of fabricated evidence, false charges, wrongful confinement and assault, a senior police official said on Tuesday

20 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
CBI to probe anti-drug activist Jhotas murder: Punjab CM Mann

CM Bhagwant Mann expressed solidarity with anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhotas family and said the state government remained committed to its fight against drug trafficking

20 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Sheikh Hasina says risk of death will not stop her from returning to Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina said the risks would not deter her from returning to Bangladesh, where she has faced legal proceedings since the collapse of her government in August 2024

20 Oct 2026 12:50 pm
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines loses leg in alleged deliberate car attack

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines reportedly lost a leg after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta office. Critically injured, she underwent surgery in Melbourne. Police arrested the driver, and an investigation is underway as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the alleged attack

20 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Kerela: 35-year-old man dies after falling under moving train at Aluva station

A 35-year-old man identified as Althaf died after allegedly attempting to jump off a moving train at Kerala's Aluva railway station between 3 am and 4 am on Tuesday. Police said he lost his footing and slipped under the train. Inquest proceedings are underway

20 Oct 2026 12:42 pm
Vote chori sarkaar perfected gramin mazdoori chori: Congress on VB-G RAM G

Congress general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh cited a media investigation into the implementation of the scheme in drought-hit Beed district of Maharashtra

20 Oct 2026 12:30 pm
India offers legally binding no-first-use nuclear commitment at UN

Congress MP Manish Tewari, representing India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) First Committee in New York, outlined the countrys position on nuclear weapons and related issues on Monday

20 Oct 2026 12:15 pm
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat alleges attempts to dismantle India

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the organisations Vijayadashami gathering in Nagpur, said changing the government would not necessarily solve Indias problems. He alleged attempts to undermine the countrys progress and urged protesters, authorities and political leaders to uphold constitutional values

20 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges protesters, leaders to focus on solutions

Mohan Bhagwat appealed to protesters, government representatives, administrative officials and political leaders to ensure that their actions did not fuel hatred, bitterness or divisions within society

20 Oct 2026 11:53 am
Air India Express flight IX2065 lands safely after bird strike at Bengaluru

An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Bengaluru suffered a bird strike but landed safely at Kempegowda International Airport, with all 148 passengers unharmed. Engineers began inspecting the aircraft, while Indian airlines continued suspending selected Saudi Arabia services amid regional security concerns

20 Oct 2026 11:20 am
RSS Foundation Day: PM Modi praises volunteers for service and social harmony

Founded by Keshav Baliram Hedgewar in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on September 27, 1925, the RSS traditionally observes its Foundation Day on Vijayadashami, following the Hindu calendar

20 Oct 2026 11:18 am
India-US trade deal in focus as Marco Rubio meets EAM S Jaishankar in Mumbai

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India for talks with S Jaishankar on trade, energy, defence and critical technologies. The meeting comes as both countries signal progress on a proposed trade deal amid tariff disputes and wider efforts to strengthen bilateral ties

20 Oct 2026 10:46 am
PM Modi extends Vijayadashami wishes, prays for happiness and prosperity

In a separate post, the Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse describing Lord Rama as the embodiment of righteousness, truth and valour

20 Oct 2026 10:29 am
Delhi records lowest minimum temperature of October at 17.1 degrees Celsius

Delhi recorded Octobers lowest minimum temperature so far at 17.1 degrees Ceslius on Monday, 1.3 degrees below the seasonal average. Clear skies are forecast for Dussehra, while the citys AQI stood at 139 in the moderate category

20 Oct 2026 10:26 am
Construction sites must prioritise safety of all

This is the ordinary moving public, both pedestrians and commuters using that space.

20 Oct 2026 9:37 am
No AI-dea about old Bombay

Our sutradhaars, Sir Pheroze and Lady Flora, discover that relying on the biggest buzzword, Artificial Intelligence (AI), isnt always the ideal way to source correct facts, especially about their home city

20 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Manipur police intensify operations after IED blast and deadly firing incidents

The exact cause and circumstances of the explosion are yet to be ascertained.

20 Oct 2026 9:31 am
US-Iran tensions: Rubio claims blockade is restricting Tehrans oil exports

The figures represent the administration's assessment and were not independently verified in the interview.

20 Oct 2026 9:28 am
US plans to train thousands of technology professionals across Central Asia

Rubio said Washington wanted to develop more secure supply chains for industries essential to economic growth and national security.

20 Oct 2026 9:24 am
Sheikh Hasina calls for reconciliation in Bangladesh, rejects political revenge

She left Bangladesh following the collapse of her government in August 2024.

20 Oct 2026 9:20 am
Delhi court cites 13 months in custody while granting bail to Nigerian national

The court directed a personal bond of '25,000 and two local sureties of the same amount

20 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Ecuador priest dies after heavy crucifix falls on him during livestreamed Mass

The incident occurred at Perpetuo Socorro Church in southwestern Ecuador, under the Archdiocese of Guayaquil.

20 Oct 2026 9:13 am
20 Oct 2026 9:10 am
Dushyant Kumar Gautam sworn in as Sikkim Governor amid Congress criticism

Bhandaris parents and the Congress have been staging protests against Gautams appointment as the Sikkim governor.

20 Oct 2026 9:09 am
Three killed, three injured in Manipur firing near Imphal East-Kangpokpi border

Three others were also injured as militants opened fire on a group of firewood collectors on the border of Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts, officials said, adding that three more have gone missing

20 Oct 2026 9:06 am
Lucknow police intensify search for accused in cafe owner Shiva Sharmas death

Dubey, Sharmas alleged live-in partner, has been on the run since the incident.

20 Oct 2026 9:03 am
Russias overnight assault damages Ukrainian energy facilities, kills three

The attacks also caused three confirmed fatalities one in Kyiv and two in Kryvyi Rih.

20 Oct 2026 9:00 am
Trump seeks three-way nuclear arms control talks with Russia and China

I would do it, not so much for Ukraine, we would have it to talk about denuclearization, Trump said.

20 Oct 2026 8:47 am
Italy protests: Indian Embassy issues advisory amid unrest

The Embassy of India in Italy has advised Indian nationals to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas and stay away from protest sites amid reports of unrest in Italian cities. It has also shared emergency contact numbers for Rome and Milan

19 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
Dhamma Chakra Pravartan Din 2026: Central Railway announces 26 special trains

The arrangements include additional passenger holding areas, shuttle bus services, ticketing facilities, medical assistance and enhanced security to ensure the smooth movement of devotees visiting Nagpur for the four-day event. Fourteen trains will also have temporary halts at Ajni station

19 Oct 2026 9:37 pm
Jantar Mantar case: Judicial custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka extended

Das and Ranka were among the 14 people detained on October 13 after they allegedly entered the protest site through private premises and obstructed police personnel from discharging their official duties

19 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Maharashtra: Two booked for smuggling liquor hidden inside motorcycles

The liquor was allegedly concealed inside the fuel tanks and seats of the two-wheelers and was discovered during a checkpoint operation near the Wainganga River on the Gadchiroli-Chandrapur road on Sunday

19 Oct 2026 6:17 pm
Polish PM Donald Tusk to visit India from October 21-23, hold talks with PM Modi

Modi and Tusk will hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on October 22 to review the full range of India-Poland relations. The two countries elevated their ties to a Strategic Partnership during Modis visit to Poland in August 2024

19 Oct 2026 5:01 pm
Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar attacks BJP over economic policies

Wadettiwar said rising prices of essential commodities and increasing household expenses had put pressure on family budgets. He alleged that the government had failed to prioritise the financial interests of ordinary citizens amid growing economic insecurity

19 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
Kolkata stampede: Three Durga Puja committees issued fire safety notices

The notices were issued to Chetla Agrani, Ballygunge Cultural Association and Tridhara Sammilani after a high-level fire services team inspected major pandals and identified shortcomings in safety arrangements

19 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
France violence: Protesters block Louvre Museum as unrest spreads

Around half a million people took to the streets across France to protest the surging cost of living, marking the culmination of four weeks of demonstrations that began with high school students demanding better conditions at their schools

19 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Student alleges Nagpur professor sent inappropriate messages, probe launched

A Nagpur-based Univesrity has placed a professor on forced leave and formed a high-powered committee to investigate allegations that he sent inappropriate messages to a former female student and encouraged her to follow Islamic practices

19 Oct 2026 2:25 pm
Two arrested for alleged murder of SPO in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two men in connection with the alleged murder of SPO Bashir Ahmed in Kishtwar. The officer went missing on October 15, and his body was found buried in a forest pit the next day. Police recovered his service weapon and are continuing the investigation

19 Oct 2026 2:15 pm