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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

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has denied reports of his transfer, saying he continues to serve in the post. The clarification comes after he was named secretary of a committee probing alleged irregularities in Maharashtra Public Service Commission recruitment examinations

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

A Thane court has extended the police custody of Subhash alias Pappya Shinde by a day, while co-accused Santosh Kanojia alias Talli and Amit Singh alias Paplu, arrested in Prayagraj last week, have been remanded to seven days of police custody

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

However, the final electoral rolls will be published on November 16, 2026, as per the original schedule. The extension is part of the ongoing Special Summary Revision programme, based on the qualifying date of October 1, 2026

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

Announcing his decision, Dubey said he was stepping down from both the party's primary membership and his post as national spokesperson, bringing an end to his association with the organisation

The Maharashtra FDA has suspended the licences of Zeptos Bhandup facility and Brijwasi eatery in Malad over food safety concerns. The statewide festive-season crackdown also led to the seizure of banned food items worth Rs 1.44 crore, 10 FIRs and six arrests

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 Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius on October 12, which was 5.1 degrees Celsius above normal, while Colaba recorded 36.5 degrees Celsius, 3.9 degrees Celsius above normal, weather scientist K.S. Hosalikar said

The blocks are part of a 12-day programme being carried out from October 7 to 18 for pre-non-interlocking, non-interlocking and post-non-interlocking work, along with the extension of the Up Yard line towards Igatpuri

The appeal comes as Mumbai continues to face a gap between its daily water requirement and actual supply. The city and its suburbs require around 4,664 million litres of water per day (MLD), while the average supply from available sources stands at approximately 4,100 MLD

Munde chaired a review meeting at the BMC headquarters on Monday, attended by Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde, Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide and officials from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the civic body

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

The order concerns the appointment of nominated corporators, members of the transport committee, the standing committee and other important committees of the civic body. Their formation had remained pending, prompting Advocate Sagar Kadam to approach the HC seeking intervention

According to the police, the arrest was made in connection with Mumbai Crime Branch case, registered in connection with the alleged MPSC examination paper leak

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

Large crowds on Monday evening began gathering at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Monday after Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray appealed to Mumbaikars to join a silent protest between 4 pm and 7 pm over the detention of demonstrators protesting against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

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

Taking to X, Sardesai said he had been informed about the FIR and questioned whether raising concerns over democracy and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls had become a crime

The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Mangrol, its third anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft, to strengthen coastal defence and detect underwater threats. Built with over 80 per cent indigenous content, the warship features advanced sonar, torpedoes and anti-submarine systems

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

The case follows a demonstration outside Shivaji Park Police Station against the detention of protesters who had gathered to oppose Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and demand his resignation over alleged irregularities in the electoral process

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