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In Mumbai, the Colaba observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees above normal, and a minimum of 26.5 degrees Celsius, 1.1 degrees above normal. Santacruz recorded a maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees Celsius, 3 degrees above normal

In his letter dated October 16, 2026, Kharge said both Houses of Parliament were yet to be prorogued, even 64 days after the Monsoon Session was adjourned sine die on August 13. He described the situation as unprecedented and called for detailed consultations with all political parties and stakeholders before any new proposals were finalised

The Indian Navy commissioned Samarthak, its first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, at Karwar in Karnataka. Constructed by L&T, the vessel has over 75% indigenous content and will support weapons trials, maritime surveillance, emergency response and humanitarian missions.

Responding to a question about the incident, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Friday that the alleged plot was a matter of deep concern for India and highlighted the growing cases of hate crimes and racial discrimination against the Indian community in the US

India on Friday issued a second advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia, urging them to follow local authorities instructions, stay indoors in the event of an aerial attack and refrain from sharing photographs or videos related to the ongoing situation

The fort, located off the coastal village of Murud, was closed to visitors during the monsoon for safety reasons and cleaning. Following the completion of the work, the Archaeology Department has reopened the historic site, marking the beginning of the tourist season in the Murud region

The CJP had called for the Tiranga Yatra on October 16. However, authorities had not granted permission for the march, and prohibitory restrictions were in force in the area

The programme aims to strengthen local fodder availability and help livestock owners prepare for a possible shortage in the coming months. The state government has declared drought in 305 talukas across Maharashtra. Of the 16 talukas in Nanded district, 14 have been declared drought-affected

The CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march is scheduled to begin at 5 pm at Central Park in Connaught Place. However, police have not granted permission for the event

Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned whether the announced assistance of Rs 5,000 would be sufficient for farmers facing drought, agricultural losses and rising inflation

Sandeep Girhe, the partys district unit chief, told reporters on that party representatives would visit the homes of the deceased farmers to hand over the money to their families

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone for an 81-foot Lord Shiva statue at the Varadayini Mataji Temple in Rupal, Gandhinagar, on Friday. His itinerary also includes visits to Jain spiritual leaders, an evening aarti in Mansa and a Raas Garba programme in Kolvada

The Press Council of India has issued guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, stressing personal safety, professional neutrality and ethical reporting. The advisory asks media personnel to carry visible ID cards

Piyush Goyal said the opposition was using the controversy surrounding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to pursue a broader political objective

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke defended peaceful protests, saying demanding accountability from the government is not anarchy. He criticised administrative restrictions in Delhi ahead of the CJPs Lehra Do Tiranga march

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Russias Kamchatka Peninsula at a depth of 152 km, according to the NCS. The EMSC recorded a preliminary magnitude of 6.9, while NOAA reported no tsunami threat. Further details on the earthquakes impact are awaited

Rajnath Singh said democratic rights did not give political parties the licence to create disorder or undermine public confidence in institutions

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia until October 20, 2026, citing the evolving geopolitical situation in the region. The airline said affected passengers would receive full refunds and advised travellers to check flight status for updates

The Supreme Court on Friday declined an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the NDMCs decision to shut Central Park at Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys proposed protest. The bench hoped better sense will prevail and said it could intervene if businesses suffer losses

A 16-year-old gunman killed three children aged 5, 8 and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two others were critically injured. The suspect was found dead inside the school after a civilian intervened, police said

Four people died battling fires in Indonesia's East Java as toxic haze worsened air quality across Southeast Asia. Singapore's PM Lawrence Wong vowed legal action against companies responsible, while Singapore's air pollution index reached 251, a very unhealthy level, according to IQAir

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said Raut's petition would be entertained on a provisional basis, subject to his explaining his conduct

Delhi Police has deployed over 6,000 personnel, 220 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and additional CCTV cameras across Connaught Place and other sensitive areas ahead of the CJPs proposed Lehra Do Tiranga protest on Friday

Manjeet Singh Bedi has been extradited from India to the US to face charges of allegedly defrauding the SNAP food assistance programme of at least $600,000. The FBI says he fled to India via Canada after being indicted and will appear before a Washington state court

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke claimed Delhi Police may detain him ahead of the outfits proposed Lehra Do Tiranga march at Connaught Places Central Park on October 16. He alleged surveillance at his home and said he was ready to go to jail for waving the national flag

The Bryson Fire near Malibu, California, spread to 101 acres by Thursday evening, prompting an evacuation order for Encinal Canyon and warnings for nearby areas. Officials cautioned that strong winds and low humidity could accelerate the blaze amid a Red Flag Warning

NDMC has requested appropriate security arrangements to prevent any unauthorised entry into the park.

Perez said the administration had provided unprecedented support to first responders and border enforcement personnel.

A 52-year-old Russian national, Alexander Suvorov, has been extradited from Sweden to the US to face charges of allegedly running a procurement network that smuggled American-made electronic components with military applications to Russia through Hong Kong-based front companies

BJP MP Sambit Patra attacked the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging that its real objective was to capture power rather than protect voting rights. He cited remarks attributed to senior advocate Prashant Bhushan and criticised Rahul Gandhi and Congress

While three villagers were injured in Karipani village in Dhamtari district late on Wednesday night, four others sustained injuries in adjoining Bastar Budra village in Kondagaon district early on Thursday

Debuting in November 2026, the team will initially race standardised Mk3C electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft styled with DeLorean branding

Leo is suffering from lung adenocarcinoma, a prevalent form of lung cancer.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Canada on December 11 and 12, 2026, following talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney. The two leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people exchanges, while pushing for a trade agreement

Its the last season of Koffee with Karan, and though KJo may be feeling emotional, the rest of us can heave a sigh of relief that we wont hear the same celebs spout the same spiel

All they know is that many of these seem to be unauthorised, going by the suddenness with which they appear, especially during festive season.

He appeared before the Australian Capital Territory Magistrates Court on Wednesday, where Special Magistrate Lucinda Wilson refused his bail application

Following allegations, Akoijam, an MP from Manipur, appeared before the Delhi Police later in the evening and was served a notice asking him to join the investigation.

The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer off the road and enter a field, police said.

Security has been deployed around Delhis Connaught Place ahead of CJP activist Abhijeet Dipkes Lehra Do Tiranga protest at Central Park on October 16. Traffic movement may be affected from 3 pm, while NDMC has announced the parks closure on October 16 and 17

While issuing notice on the plea of Gandhi and others, the bench, said it has taken note of the conduct of one of the petitioners.

At least 33 people, including 31 children and two teachers, died after a school roof collapsed in Peshawar, Pakistan. More than 50 others were injured, while the school owner was taken into custody and rescue teams searched for anyone trapped beneath the rubble

Delhis Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons, the NDMC said. The closure comes ahead of the Cockroach Janata Partys Lehra do Tiranga march scheduled for Friday at 5 pm

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside Ravan, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad at a Ramlila in Delhi. Organisers say it symbolises filth and dirt and supports cleanliness campaigns, while denying any political motive amid Cockroach Janata Party protests

In a statement on Thursday, the Ministry said some media organisations were reporting that the Home Secretary had tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court in response to a contempt notice concerning restrictions imposed in Delhi during the CJP protest on October 10

China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay, creating a four-lane link between Dandong and Sinuiju. The 3-km crossing is expected to boost bilateral trade and strengthen economic ties as Pyongyang balances relations with Beijing and Moscow

White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is facing questions about her legal credentials after no record of her being licensed to practise law was found in California or other US jurisdictions queried by a news outlet. A watchdog group has sought an investigation

If the government cannot wipe the tears from farmers eyes, it should at least refrain from making fun of their suffering, Sapkal said, accusing the state government of failing to provide adequate support to farmers affected by a prolonged dry spell

Russias Defence Ministry said the drone attack sparked a fire at the refinery, located about 300 kilometres southeast of Moscow. The attack could further strain Kyivs already deteriorating relations with Trump, following disagreements over a proposed pause in strikes on energy infrastructure

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were greeted by cheering children and supporters during their first joint public appearance since returning to the UK. The couple visited a community recording studio in Nottingham as they reconnect with familiar charities