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Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has asked police chiefs across the country to coordinate with the Delhi Police and take preventive measures amid concerns that CJP supporters may attempt to enter the national capital despite the denial of permission for the proposed demonstration

In the memorandum, Opposition leaders alleged that the BJP had completely manipulated both EVMs and electoral rolls in several assembly and Lok Sabha elections. They urged President Murmu to take cognisance of the matter and use her office to ensure that their demands were addressed without delay

The police seized 2.497 kg of mephedrone, also known as MD, and 566 grams of cocaine, with the total value of the contraband estimated at Rs 3,57,91,200, according to a press note issued by the Crime Branch on October 9

Addressing a gathering in neighbouring Palghar to hand over land record certificates to project-affected persons (PAPs), Fadnavis asserted that development would mean little if local people were deprived of land, jobs and other benefits

The time capsule will remain sealed for 10 years and is scheduled to be opened on October 8, 2036, marking a decade of full-route operations. According to MMRC, the capsule contains photographs, records, milestones and memorabilia documenting the development and operation of Mumbais first underground metro

The Indian Navy will commission INS Mangrol, its third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, in Mumbai on October 12. The vessel has more than 80 per cent indigenous content and is designed to counter underwater threats in coastal waters

The operation covered several regions of Maharashtra, including the Konkan, Nashik, Pune and Vidarbha divisions. It resulted in 12 first information reports (FIRs), 13 arrests and the impounding of three vehicles, an official statement said

The candidates had planned to march towards the Chief Ministers residence to press their demands. However, police personnel intervened before the proposed march could begin. Barricades were erected at Gate No. 10, while a large number of security personnel were deployed inside Gandhi Maidan and in the surrounding areas

Questioning the BJPs support for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who has faced Opposition criticism over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Crasto said, The extent to which the BJP is protecting the CEC raises one question, do they fear he will spill the beans

In a letter dated October 9 (Friday) addressed to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the party conveyed its solidarity with the INDIA bloc and the march spearheaded by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi

During the block, all fast-line trains will be diverted to the slow lines between Andheri/Santacruz and Churchgate. The change is expected to affect suburban train operations during the four-hour maintenance period

Thackeray also claimed that five lakh voters whose names appeared in the electoral rolls for the Lok Sabha, Maharashtra Assembly and Mumbai civic elections were missing from both the SIR draft roll and the list of Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate (ASDD) voters

Around 30,000 people joined an anti-austerity strike in Brussels, where clashes erupted between youths and riot police, prompting the use of tear gas and water cannon. The protests oppose government plans to save 10 billion through spending cuts and other austerity measures

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, education, digitalisation and security. The leaders also discussed global developments and cooperation between India and the African Union

In a post on X, the police department described the message as An Open Letter to Every Citizen, adding, Because beyond every uniform, every opinion and every disagreement, were all human first. The post comes ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday

BJP's Hasirani Rath has won the Nandigram bypoll in West Bengal by a record margin of 1,22,753 votes, securing 1,64,427 votes against Congress's Milan Pradhan. Rath's victory surpasses Suvendu Adhikari's 2016 record, while the Rejinagar bypoll result remains awaited

Protests have centred on allegations concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

A plea in the Supreme Court challenged proposed Delhi Metro station closures and train cancellations ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Senior lawyers cited citizens' right to protest and raised concerns over barricading, with a formal petition expected later in the day

Indian Railways has cancelled select Mail and Express trains arriving at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin on October 10 amid traffic concerns linked to a proposed CJP protest. Delhi Police has denied permission for the Jantar Mantar rally and tightened security at key borders

Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law. The former UN human rights chief is recognised for her contributions to international justice, accountability for war crimes and human rights protection

The SC decision means Madhuri will remain at Nandani Math in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, where PETA India alleges she is being kept tethered alone in a shed despite suffering from serious health conditions. The organisation said the ruling was a missed opportunity to advance elephant welfare

The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai said heatwave conditions were likely at isolated places in districts of South Konkan, while hot and humid weather was expected at isolated locations in North Konkan

Questioning the restrictions imposed ahead of the demonstration, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke accused the government of being afraid of young people and criticised the reported disruption to train and Metro services

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said he and his family would join the CJP protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on October 10. The demonstration seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over alleged vote theft, with Kejriwal accusing the Centre of voter list manipulation

In a traffic notification, the police said that a key road near the Veer Savarkar Flyover in Goregaon West has been closed to traffic for a month to facilitate pillar construction for the Coastal Road Project's North Package B

Saudi Arabia says three people, including a Saudia Airlines pilot, were killed in attacks on Riyadh's international airport blamed on Yemen's Houthis. Flight disruptions, damage to civilian facilities and rising tensions have intensified concerns over the widening conflict

The CJP has called for a large demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Saturday to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

The proposal was among 39 cleared by the Cabinet during its meeting on Friday. Announcing the decision, UP CM Yogi Adityanath praised Narendra Modi's contribution to the development of Uttar Pradesh and the country

The accident occurred around 4 a.m. when the two vehicles, travelling in opposite directions, collided. The impact left the pickup badly mangled, trapping seven workers inside the wreckage. The seven trapped workers were extricated with the help of a crane, but all died in the accident

The delegation is expected to include Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson Mamata Banerjee

Maharashtra government has approved commercial development of surplus MSRTC land under the public-private partnership model, allowing lease periods of up to 98 years. The initiative aims to generate long-term revenue, strengthen the corporations finances and improve passenger services

The Ministry of External Affairs said the PERM programme, which forms part of the employment-based Green Card process, is distinct from the H-1B visa programme

A Delhi court has adjourned the appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment and intimidation case. The next hearing is scheduled for October 28

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on May 22, 2022, when a woman and her husband were walking near Khadakpada Circle in Kalyan West

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said nearly 75 per cent of Maharashtras crops had been affected, leading to significant agricultural losses. He added that the government was preparing measures to address the emerging situation

MeitY has advised major social media platforms to prioritise action against unlawful content linked to ongoing protests, particularly misleading or manipulated information. The advisory also calls for labelling synthetic content and timely cooperation with law enforcement under the IT Rules, 2021

The decision was taken following a Railway Board communication warning of possible traffic congestion in the areas surrounding the two major railway stations, a railways notification said on Friday

Musk claimed that Starlink had spent five years complying with Indian laws and regulatory requirements but was still awaiting the necessary clearances to launch its services.

Acharya Pawan Tripathi discusses Indias development journey, welfare schemes, digital infrastructure and public participation under the proposed Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, highlighting the role of citizens in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047

Fadnavis said he met CyberTech Global founder Amir Rapaport, who is also the author of CyberMania, and Israeli Consul General Yaniv Revach at his official residence, Varsha, in south Mumbai

Sitabai Santosh Ingle (35) was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (PIT-NDPS Act) to prevent her from allegedly continuing her involvement in the illegal drug trade

A 34-member Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force delegation visited India from October 4 to 9, 2026, engaging with the Indian Army, DRDO, CLAWS and WARDEC. The visit aimed to strengthen defence cooperation, military ties, technology exchange and mutual understanding

The BJP widened its lead in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls after two rounds of counting on Friday. Hasirani Rath was ahead by over 19,200 votes in Nandigram, while Sakharav Sarkar led by more than 21,000 votes in Rejinagar

The incident took place on October 2, when the accused allegedly lured the builder to a hotel in Nalasopara East on the pretext of purchasing a commercial shop at his construction site

The accused allegedly targeted unsuspecting passengers who picked up these trolleys and crossed customs. They reportedly followed the passengers and later retrieved the gold from the trolleys, using innocent travellers as unwitting carriers without their knowledge

Students from across Maharashtra have been mobilised to participate in the demonstration scheduled for October 10 in the national capital. Various groups of students have reportedly left for Delhi to join the protest

MNS chief Raj Thackeray said Fadnavis had responded positively to the issues raised by the students and expressed hope that their expectations would be addressed soon.

According to Delhi Police sources, the complainant claimed to be a supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and alleged that Congress workers attacked him after he reached the protest site carrying the Prime Ministers photograph. Police said all aspects of the incident would be investigated

The survey, carried out by the Vadgaon Maval Range Forest Office under the Pune Forest Division, recorded 17 mammal species and 34 bird species through 15,581 photographic records

On Thursday, US suspended eight IT firms, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant and Microsoft, from PERM to apply for green cards for foreign workers. It contended that the practice has shut out Americans from the job market