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Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong on a three-day India visit

According to a statement issued by Singapores Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry on October 13, the visit will reaffirm the longstanding bilateral relationship between Singapore and India

13 Oct 2026 4:45 pm
Masked robbers hold UP BJP leader hostage, flee with Rs 15 lakh

The robbery took place on Monday night in the Sen-Paschim Para area. The victim, Ramesh Yadav, is an office-bearer of the BJPs Other Backward Classes (OBC) Morcha in Uttar Pradesh

13 Oct 2026 4:33 pm
Pakistan: Train derails in Multan; 6 killed, 30 injured

At least six people were killed and dozens injured after the Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan, Pakistan. Fourteen coaches went off the tracks, prompting rescue operations and suspension of rail traffic. The cause of the accident remains under investigation

13 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
IndiGo, Akasa Air and Air India announce flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia

In separate travel advisories posted on X, the airlines informed passengers about the cancellations and urged them to check their flight status before leaving for the airport

13 Oct 2026 4:00 pm
Kiran Bedi backs designated protest sites, says Jantar Mantar was unsuitable

Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Tuesday backed the need for designated protest sites after Delhi Police de-notified Jantar Mantar. She said the site was unsuitable due to its narrow lanes and proximity to sensitive buildings, and called for a clear security plan for Ramlila Maidan

13 Oct 2026 3:32 pm
France student protest: Greta Thunberg joins protest for improvement in schools

Greta Thunberg joined French students protesting poor school conditions, teacher shortages and overcrowded classes in Saint-Denis. The movement has spread nationwide, with thousands demanding education reforms and increased funding amid concerns over clashes, police conduct and student safety

13 Oct 2026 3:12 pm
Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery in Rome to remove pulmonary nodule

Pope Leo XIV is due to undergo surgery at Romes Gemelli Hospital to remove a pulmonary nodule detected during routine medical checks. The Vatican expects recovery to take about a week and has cancelled audiences until October 20, ahead of his planned November trip to South America

13 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
CJP founder Dipke slams those opposing flag hoisting at Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke criticised the government after Delhi Police detained CJP activists Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das and Ajinkya Shinde. Calling opponents of flag hoisting at Jantar Mantar traitors, Dipke vowed to continue the protest until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns

13 Oct 2026 2:47 pm
Leopard attacks claim lives of two children in Uttar Pradesh

Two children, seven-year-old Saniya and Rohit, were killed in separate leopard attacks in Uttar Pradeshs Lakhimpur Kheri and Bahraich districts. Forest officials have intensified patrolling, while Rohits family received Rs 10,000 in immediate aid, with Rs 5 lakh compensation being processed

13 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
JNU row: BJP leaders to meet President Murmu over charges against Congress MP

JNU dismissed Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam last week after an inquiry into sexual harassment allegations against him found him guilty, sources said

13 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Jantar Mantar de-notification challenged in Supreme Court

The plea challenges a standing order issued by Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar on October 11, which de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site and designated Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi as alternative venues for protests and demonstrations

13 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Bombay HC quashes case against four accused of pressuring couple to convert

The prosecution claimed that the accused persons said they would pay the complainant and his wife each month, take care of the educational expenses of their children and also construct a house for them if they agreed to convert from Hinduism to Christianity

13 Oct 2026 1:17 pm
Supreme Court to hear pleas linked to Delhi protests on October 15

The petitions include a contempt plea seeking action against authorities for allegedly disobeying the Supreme Court's October 8 order, as well as another plea challenging alleged detentions by the police

13 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
SC stays defamation case proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over PM Modi remarks

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and complainant M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses within four weeks

13 Oct 2026 12:44 pm
Drones hit two ships in Black Sea off Bulgaria, one vessel sinks

One crew member from the sunken vessel was rescued, he said, without providing details on the others aboard. Rescuers evacuated all 15 crew members from the other ship, the Maltese-flagged Chelsea 3, with five receiving treatment for minor injuries, Radev said

13 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
You cannot denotify resistance: CJPs Dipke slams Jantar Mantar move

Declaring that the movement would continue across the country, Dipke said, Jantar Mantar will now be built across the entire country. Now, the protest will happen across the entire country; the protest will happen all over Delhi. The country is no longer going to be afraid of all these actions of yours

13 Oct 2026 12:19 pm
INDIA bloc to fix errors in plea against ECI, says Sanjay Raut amid SC scrutiny

The Supreme Court Registry has flagged 14 defects in the plea filed by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders

13 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Female journalist hospitalised after Rahul Gandhi pushed her during protest

Journalist Richa Parashar has alleged that Rahul Gandhi grabbed her shoulder and pushed her while she was covering an INDIA bloc protest in New Delhi on October 12

13 Oct 2026 11:52 am
Panama hit by magnitude-6.3 earthquake as authorities continue post-quake relief

The epicentre was located 32 kilometres southwest of Son, in the western province of Veraguas, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The earthquake struck at 6.20 pm local time on Monday (2320 GMT)

13 Oct 2026 11:16 am
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ranka detained by Delhi Police near Jantar Mantar

Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police while attempting to reach Jantar Mantar. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said several team members were also detained

13 Oct 2026 11:11 am
Zohran Mamdani orders review of NYPD use-of-force policies amid calls for reform

The measures include increased funding for the Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD and steps to strengthen accountability when officers face misconduct allegations

13 Oct 2026 11:06 am
India to host first-ever BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meet in Delhi today

Describing the gathering as a historic occasion, HM Shah on Monday said the meeting underscores our shared resolve to combat terrorism, transnational organised crime, narcotics radicalisation, trafficking, illicit financial flows, and cyber threats

13 Oct 2026 10:58 am
North Korea test-fires tactical ballistic missile to improve weapons systems

According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Koreas missile administration conducted the test on October 12 to assess improvements to an important component of its weapons technology

13 Oct 2026 10:28 am
Delhi Police seeks extension of 273 CAPF companies till October 20

According to a source, a total of 301 CAPF companies had been approved for deployment in Delhi. Of these, 221 companies were cleared on October 6, while another 80 were approved on October 8. However, 28 of the additional 80 companies had not reported to Delhi Police as of Monday, the sources said

13 Oct 2026 10:23 am
Delhi Police files FIRs over INDIA bloc protest, cites barricade-breaking

The FIRs have been registered at Barakhamba Road and Tilak Marg police stations, according to Delhi Police. The cases relate to alleged damage to barricades and graffiti during the Oppositions demonstration against the Election Commission of Indias ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

13 Oct 2026 10:20 am
SC Registry flags missing annexures, documents in Rahul Gandhis plea against EC

In its objections notified on October 12, the Registry also sought clarification on why Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had been named as respondents in a petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution

13 Oct 2026 10:20 am
Donald Trump says he may meet Kim Jong-un on Asia trip

Trump is scheduled to attend regional summits in the Philippines and China in November, including the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen

13 Oct 2026 10:10 am
Rain forecast in 23 states, heavy showers likely in J-K and Ladakh

IMD has forecast rainfall across 23 states and union territories on October 13, with heavy showers likely in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. Overnight rain has brought cooler temperatures and relief from October heat in Delhi-NCR

13 Oct 2026 10:04 am
Navratri 2026: PM Modi seeks Devi Chandraghantas blessings for all

On this Navratri, heartfelt salutations to Devi Chandraghanta, the goddess of courage, peace, and divine power! May her grace bring welfare to all. May everyone's life forever be filled with happiness, prosperity, and success - this is the auspicious wish, PM Modi said

13 Oct 2026 9:34 am
Rahul Gandhi invites INDIA bloc MPs and other protest groups for tea meeting

Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations for a tea meeting at his Delhi residence on October 13. The meeting will follow a joint press conference

13 Oct 2026 9:27 am
Indulge in these unique new food menus in Mumbai this week

Let your tastebuds travel across India with this new menu with dishes such as Himachali Mushroom Siddu to Darjeeling Jhol Momo, and Spinach and Cheese Kataifi among others.

13 Oct 2026 9:18 am
US, UK discuss Iran and security in the Strait of Hormuz

The two officials also addressed the broader economic implications of international conflicts, including the need for stability in energy markets

13 Oct 2026 9:03 am
California storm leaves Long Beach homes on brink of collapse

Tropical Storm Rachel brought less rain than forecasters had predicted but the heavy surf -- driven by a confluence of factors including the abnormal storm system, high tide, the impact of El Nino and human-caused climate change -- was enough to severely damage some coastal properties

13 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Donald Trump says Putin wants Ukraine peace deal more than Zelensky

Well, I'd have to look at it and see because there's been violations on both sides, Trump said

13 Oct 2026 8:59 am
Trump denies role in search of Democratic Congresswoman Omar's home

He accused the Justice Department of violating its policy governing politically sensitive investigative actions close to elections

13 Oct 2026 8:56 am
BJP's Trivedi accuses Rahul Gandhi of trying to intimidate Supreme Court

Crores of fellow citizens should understand that law-and-order is anyway not really a matter for the court, he pointed out

13 Oct 2026 8:50 am
MP: Asha's eight-month-old cheetah cub found dead at Kuno National Park

Forest staff launched a search after finding Asha with only four of her five cubs during routine monitoring

13 Oct 2026 8:46 am
Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites despite Trump's ceasefire claim

Trumps social media post on Sunday announcing the purported agreement to mutually cease attacks on energy sites said only that the ceasefire took effect immediately, adding: Do not break it!

13 Oct 2026 8:24 am
Uttar Pradesh: 12 hurt in school bus-truck collision on the Aligarh-Agra highway

The accident took place around 8 am when a bus carrying staff members of a private school in Hathras was coming here from Aligarh

13 Oct 2026 8:22 am
At least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti

What is terrible is that they were buried with no names, in a common grave, like in a war situation, Coissac said. They all have a mother, a father, and we may never learn what happened

13 Oct 2026 8:19 am
Iran offers to mediate Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict through dialogue

Move comes after escalating attacks have raised security concerns across the Arabian Peninsula

13 Oct 2026 8:13 am
Nepal flash flood: 13 rescued, search on for five missing

The flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday comes less than two months after the August 26 Bhotekoshi disaster

13 Oct 2026 8:10 am
Delhi Police denotify Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site

The CJI, when asked by reporters about these protests and the restrictions on movement, said the matter was related to law and order

13 Oct 2026 8:09 am
CEC row: CJI rejects meeting request from Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge

The CJI declined the meeting on Monday and told them that discussing pending cases would be improper and urged them to file a petition with the court either physically or online

13 Oct 2026 8:06 am
Engage. Experience. Educate

The just-concluded Becoming exhibition, where picture book art was displayed for kids to interpret, was a refreshing approach to engage with them in a busy city and a busier ecosystem of childrens literature

13 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Use water extremely wisely to avoid wastage

Do not go by alarmist social media messages but by credible reports that say authorities will need to regulate and prioritise water supply.

13 Oct 2026 7:59 am
Sunetra Pawar-backed panel wins all 21 seats in Someshwar sugar factory poll

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

12 Oct 2026 11:57 pm
Jammu-Kashmir: Top LeT commander among four terrorists killed in landmine blast

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

12 Oct 2026 10:43 pm
President Murmu appoints six Governors; check full list of state appointments

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

12 Oct 2026 10:37 pm
Riyadh airport attack: Saudi Arabia extends airport suspension

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

12 Oct 2026 10:21 pm