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The victory came amid a contest involving rival leadership and a panel backed by Sharad Pawar and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar), led by Yugendra Pawar

Four terrorists, including top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mohammad Faizan, were killed in a landmine blast while allegedly attempting to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district across the Line of Control. Security forces have stepped up surveillance in the area

The appointments include four new Governors, Dr Sudha Yadav, Dhal Singh Bisen, Braj Mohan Ram and Dushyant Kumar Gautam, while Om Prakash Mathur and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar have been transferred from their existing gubernatorial assignments to new states

The General Authority of Civil Aviation said in a statement that it had announced the extension of the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport. It said the extension was necessary to complete the necessary procedures to verify the safety of the facilities and their operational readiness

Customs officials arrested an Indian woman at Delhi's IGI Airport after allegedly recovering 16.041 kg of suspected hydroponic cannabis worth around Rs 5.62 crore from her baggage. The passenger had arrived from Bangkok and was arrested under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act

During her visit to India, Anand will meet EAM Jaishankar to advance cooperation on priorities identified in the bilateral roadmap, including trade, energy, people-to-people ties and security and defence

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Sule alleged that large-scale vote theft had taken place during the Lok Sabha and assembly elections and demanded that the investigation begin in her constituency, where she was elected

The writ petition names the ECI, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi as respondents. The legal challenge comes amid an escalating confrontation between the Opposition and the poll body over the SIR exercise

A 14-year-old suspect was arrested after a shooting at a middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, France. A headmaster and teacher were injured, while a third person was grazed. Authorities said the two main victims were not in critical condition and were investigating the incident

CPI Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging that journalists covering Delhi protests were harassed and detained. He sought an investigation, an end to alleged reporting restrictions and equal access for journalists without PIB accreditation

Sarang's remarks came amid the Congress-led INDIA bloc's march towards the Supreme Court, seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

In a post on X, Ramesh alleged that the decision reflected the panic within the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana made the clarification while hearing a fresh petition raising concerns over the functioning of CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the changes to Form 6

American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for research on monetary and fiscal policy. Their work provides a theoretical foundation for understanding economic fluctuations and helping governments and central banks respond to economic shocks

The robbery took place between 1 am and 1.30 am at an ATM in Gandhari village. According to police, the burglars used gas cutters to break open the machine and escaped with the cash. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras

The Kolhapur Police in Maharashtra said that the officials became suspicious after noticing discrepancies in his account and subsequently recovered her body from the gorge

The deceased, identified as Akash Sangle, was among the firefighters who suffered severe burn injuries when an explosion destroyed their fire tender during firefighting operations on October 5

Abhijeet Dipke accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of targeting the right to protest and warned that the decision could have wider implications for democratic expression

The rally comes amid protests by opposition leaders in New Delhi, where Banerjee is currently present. While her participation in the Kolkata rally has not been officially confirmed, party insiders indicated that she could lead the march if she returns to the city by Tuesday

Mittal has been conferred the distinction in recognition of his longstanding commitment to deepening economic ties between India and France, as well as his outstanding achievements in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, a company statement said

The protest centres on alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerns over the functioning of constitutional institutions. Several Opposition leaders accused the authorities of failing to protect democratic principles and citizens' voting rights

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma issued notice on Khan's petition, which also alleged constant surveillance and phone calls from police, and questioned the police's counsel on the conduct of the police personnel

The UK has announced 1 billion pounds in new deals as over 100 businesses join a major trade mission to India. The agreements span AI research, aviation, healthcare and infrastructure, building on the India-UK trade pact to expand investment, exports and economic cooperation

Expressing support for Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Sanjay Raut said, We are with what Rahul Gandhi does, as Opposition leaders and MPs gathered to protest against the Election Commission's functioning and raise concerns over the revision of electoral rolls

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar issued the standing order on October 11, naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new designated protest sites

Bomb threats reported at schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Monday prompted the deployment of police, bomb disposal squads, dog squads and fire teams. Security checks are underway, following previous threat incidents in Noida and Greater Noida that were later found to be hoaxes

The MEA said the first vessel, MT Petro Dolphin, was reportedly struck by a drone on October 11, leaving two of the 11 Indian seafarers onboard missing

We will not hurt religious sentiments, but at the same time, people should themselves come forward and opt for it. The whole exercise should involve a balancing approach, the CJI said, emphasising the need to make citizens aware of the health hazards of firecrackers

The Opposition party alleged that inflation had spiralled out of control, blaming the government for the rising cost of living and accusing it of failing to deliver on its promise of achhe din

Rahul Gandhi on October 12 alleged that the PMO, not Rashtrapati Bhavan, issued a denial over his remarks on the President's response to alleged poll irregularities. He also announced that INDIA bloc leaders would approach the Supreme Court over concerns about electoral fairness

A bench comprising the CJI and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing submissions by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who raised concerns over the alleged police action against lawyers during the protests

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has accused Delhi Police of denying him access to his lawyer and family during detention. He challenged the police to release the complete video of the incident, alleging that the footage being shown was edited

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces escalating unrest after Pakistan's federal government imposed emergency rule, with reports of the Governor House being set on fire. PTI protests, reported arrests of party leaders and a security crackdown have intensified tensions across the province

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticised the reported detention of journalists and questioned whether peoples democratic rights were being curtailed

Singapore has introduced medical subsidies for haze-related illnesses as Indonesian forest fires worsen air pollution across Southeast Asia. Malaysia has kept some schools closed, while flight cancellations highlight the regional impact of the toxic haze intensified by El Nio conditions

The CJI said he had received a letter from the Opposition leaders and replied to it on Sunday night, explaining why he could not meet the delegation

St Agnes College students protested and boycotted semester exams scheduled from October 12 to 28, citing a clash with Dasara festivities. Backed by ABVP, they sought the Dakshina Kannada DCs intervention as police attempted to ease tensions outside the campus

Delhi High Court has given Delhi Police time till October 13 to respond to the Indian Youth Congress plea seeking permission to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar over alleged SIR irregularities. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party issued a 24-hour ultimatum to police

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described the development as a victory for students, young people and the Satyagraha movement, following an 11-day protest by MPSC aspirants in Pune over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations

Cockroach Janta Party activists visited Parliament Street Police Station on October 12, seeking a date for a protest at Jantar Mantar and giving Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum. The development comes as Rahul Gandhi calls for a 'Chalo Dilli' march against the Election Commission

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the Opposition had sought an appointment with the CJI to raise concerns over alleged electoral fraud and the deletion of voters names from electoral rolls. He criticised the reported refusal, saying citizens would remember the decision

Central Railway generated Rs 4,117.07 crore in freight revenue by loading 41.10 million tonnes of commodities between April and September 2026. Coal led the earnings with Rs 1,852.90 crore and 20.19 MT of loading, accounting for nearly half of the total volume

Warm, tangy and loaded with flavour, this bowl proves that samosas can find happiness beyond the chutney plate.

Black Sea ports account for almost 30 per cent of Russian energy flows to India, the newspaper said

A 48-year-old man, Pawan Sharma, died after an alleged assault by a retired IAS officer and his son over a senior citizen seat inside a Delhi Metro train. The incident occurred at Supreme Court Metro Station on October 8

Neither senator mentioned India. But the October 18 deadline Brennan cited matters directly to New Delhi

The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 a.m. on Monday, depending on the prevailing law and order situation

The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls

Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy is assisting his family with repatriation, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolence