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Police in Bihars Motihari have detained two travelling vendors for questioning after complaints about bedsheets labelled Made in Pakistan being sold locally. Investigators are examining the products origin and tracing a possible supply link to a textile trader, while the authenticity of the labels remains unverified

At least eight people from Madhya Pradeshs Betul district were killed and around nine injured after a tempo traveller fell into a 15-foot-deep drain on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthans Kota district around 6 am on Saturday. The group was travelling to Khatu Shyam Temple in Sikar

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The cause is dull and chemical. Rice balls, flour, flowers and ghee go into the water

Houthi rebels have accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out airstrikes in Yemens Dhamar province that killed three children and injured more than a dozen people. The allegations come amid renewed fighting, as Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi pledged support for Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks

More than 4,000 flamingo nests documented at Rajasthans Sambhar Lake have raised hopes that the wetland could become a significant breeding ground beyond Gujarats Rann of Kutch. Wildlife photographer Gaurav Dadhich recorded nests of Lesser and Greater Flamingos, along with evidence of successful breeding involving chicks

At least 13 people were killed and nearly 40 injured after a truck loaded with paddy crashed into devotees waiting near Sheetlamata Mandir in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, around 1.30 am on Sunday. Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which stopped after hitting the temple wall

At least 19 people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Maha Saptami after a crowd surge amid rain. Authorities detained organisers and security guards and ordered a probe. PM Modi announced financial assistance for the victims

The incident occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal when people waiting outside rushed forward as it began to rain, causing some to fall on the road

While the Stop Vote Chori protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of Modi, Modi rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue, being kept apart by Metropolitan Police officers

Uddhav Thackeray criticised the BJP-led Centre over alleged police brutality against protesters in Delhi and said the Opposition was standing up against such actions

The development comes after Mumbai Police issued a notice directing the 43-year-old actor to leave India by October 28. Khan has challenged the police order in the Bombay High Court, calling it arbitrary and illegal

According to the police, the individuals were allegedly involved in offences including assault, extortion, threats with deadly weapons, drug peddling and other repeated cognisable offences

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said the Congress had approached the police after obtaining confirmation from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the venue would be available during the period

According to the petition, the authorities issued the notice without conducting an inquiry, serving a show-cause notice or giving Imran Khan an opportunity to respond to the allegations

The incident occurred on Thursday in Vihar Colony in Vasai East, where the toddler, identified as Ankush Shahdev Turiya, was playing near a chawl with other children, a police official said

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke was produced before a special executive magistrate at Mandir Marg police station in Delhi, where he was granted bail subject to certain conditions

Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe alleged that BJP leaders had spent nearly Rs 100 crore on festival events. He questioned whether CM Fadnavis would seek the resignations of state BJP leaders over the alleged expenditure

During a special drive conducted between October 8 and 16, the civic body seized 3,537 unauthorised publicity materials, including banners, boards, posters and flags

At a review meeting held at the Command and Control Centre in Worli on Saturday, BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed officials to keep footpaths permanently clear, safe and accessible for pedestrians

During a review meeting at the District Collector's Office, Sunetra Pawar, who is also Beed district guardian minister, asked officials to speed up crop damage assessments, ensure transparency in crop insurance claims and prioritise drinking water supplies

The agency seized documents and digital devices and froze multiple bank accounts linked to suspected entities and individuals, according to the information provided by the ED

MMRDA said it was treating the incident with utmost seriousness and would not tolerate lapses in construction safety. The authority has imposed a penalty of Rs 2 crore on the contractor executing the project

The alleged incident took place at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hall during a general body meeting, where activists had been raising concerns about live streaming civic proceedings and the rules governing mobile phone recording inside the hall

In a statement, Thackeray highlighted Lahanes commitment to teachers demands, saying the candidate had pledged before a tehsildar that he would refuse to draw his salary as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) until the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) was implemented for teachers

Air India and Air India Express have extended flight suspensions to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam until October 24 amid security concerns. Eligible passengers can change travel dates once for free, rebook through alternative Gulf airports or seek full refunds for cancelled flights, subject to airline conditions

A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile about 68 nautical miles off Jubail, Saudi Arabia, prompting its crew to evacuate. All crew members were reported safe. A second ship was also attacked nearby, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and oil shipments amid the Middle East conflict

The Tilaknagar police registered an FIR against the accused, Abid Sayyed, 42, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Maharashtra Money-Lending (Regulation) Act

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The FIR was registered at Shanti Nagar police station in Thane under relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, an official said

According to police, the FIRs were registered for violations of restrictions imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Police said announcements were made asking people to disperse, but crowds gathered around Connaught Place despite the restrictions

The accident occurred around 5 am on Friday when the vehicle was negotiating a sharp bend on Keroli Ghat in Mahur tehsil, an official said

A couple and their three children were found dead at their home in Nagla Shri Padam village in Greater Noidas Rabupura area. Police suspect food poisoning after the family reportedly ate noodles the previous night, but the cause of death awaits post-mortem and forensic findings

Additional sessions court and fast-track special court (FTSC) judge KG Paldewar on Friday handed the death penalty to the accused, Vijay Sanjay Khairnar, nearly a year after the brutal rape-murder of the minor girl sparked outrage and triggered protests in several parts of the state

The fire broke out at around 11.52 pm in the meter box room on the ground floor of B-Wing, a 14-storey residential building with a ground floor, at Platinum Heritage Society

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, 98, was admitted to Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi at around 7.30 pm on Friday with pulmonary issues. The hospital confirmed that he is undergoing treatment and said a statement on his health would be issued shortly

Fires in Indonesia have prompted the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre to issue its highest-level haze alert for southern Southeast Asia. Persistent hotspots, dry weather and shifting winds are spreading toxic smoke, disrupting schools and worsening respiratory complaints across the region

The General Administration Department issued an order appointing Waghole to the additional role. The government also assigned the additional charge of MPSC secretary to Saurabh Katiyar, the Mumbai Suburban district collector

Wildfires across Southern California have damaged homes and burned thousands of acres amid powerful Santa Ana winds, high temperatures and low humidity. The Norte fire has scorched 465 acres, while the Bryson and Henderson fires have also spread, prompting evacuations, power cuts and warnings of continued fire danger

The executive order, signed on October 16 and published by the White House, implements the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump signed into law on September 18

The warning comes amid an extended spell of unusually high October temperatures. The IMD has also issued weather warnings for parts of the Konkan region, with conditions varying across districts

The accused were arrested during a raid conducted on October 14 at a bungalow in Nangargaon, within the jurisdiction of Lonavala City police station, a police official said

He ruled out discussing the establishment of a security zone along Russia's border territories during potential peace negotiations with Ukraine.

The first two weeks of October were among the deadliest periods for civilians in years, said Danielle Bell, the head of the UN office.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said this in response to a query during his bi-weekly media briefing.

I hope to be able to build the trust and confidence of everyone around me. But she also wouldn't say when her next press briefing might be.

The whole company of the BSF was rushed to our OPD. This is a food poisoning case, Singh said.

The detentions triggered scenes of jostling among crowds, camera crews, and security personnel.

The LAB and KDA have been spearheading the agitation for constitutional safeguards and democratic rights for Ladakh.