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Delhi HC Quashes FIR Against SSC Aspirant, Says Protest Presence Not Enough

Justice Sanjeev Narula rules that mere participation in a demonstration does not establish common intention to disobey police orders or obstruct personnel.

22 Oct 2026 5:31 pm
CIC Says NCPCR Cant Just Forward Child Abuse Complaints and Await Replies

The complaint alleged that teachers and staff physically abused students and subjected them to cruel and inhuman treatment.

22 Oct 2026 5:20 pm
Two Injured in Illegal Firecracker Unit Explosion in Palakkad

The injured, identified as Janaki and her son Shajesh (35), are natives of Manikkappara in Ottapalam

22 Oct 2026 5:15 pm
Nvidia CEO Slams Cheap Warnings of AI Doomsday

After incidents of the technology getting around controls during tests, there has been a heated debate about whether AI presents an existential risk to humanity.

22 Oct 2026 5:03 pm
How the US Organ Transplant System Works and Who Gets Priority

Unlike in many areas of medicine, experts say theres a lot of variation in the U.S. transplant system. Knowing there are differences and what to ask might help.

22 Oct 2026 4:46 pm
Migrant Worker Arrested in Bengaluru Over AI-Generated Vidhana Soudha Blast Video

Following complaints, an FIR is being registered, and the Instagram account has been deactivated

22 Oct 2026 4:39 pm
Delhi Police Challenges Maintainability of Neha Boras Plea in HC

AISA president tells the Delhi High Court that no permission is required to hoist the national flag and denies involvement in CJPs October 16 protest call at Connaught Place.

22 Oct 2026 4:35 pm
Centre Extends Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Sai Prasad's Tenure By Another 6 Months

This is the second extension for Prasad, a 1991 batch IAS officer

22 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
Jarange Alleges Conspiracy to Silence Him, Seeks Probe into Viral 500-Crore Audio Clip

Maratha reservation activist demands a probe into a purported recording alleging a 500-crore payment through Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, while Shiv Sena leaders call it a conspiracy to defame Eknath Shinde and seek a forensic investigation.

22 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Raihan Vadra Art Show: Bikaner House Says Photos Were Violating Policy

In a statement, the society said it is a public cultural institution dedicated to promoting art and culture, and that exhibitions and associated activities must comply with the Bikaner House Management Society Policy

22 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Maharashtra Govt Revamps Women And Child Welfare Schemes

As part of the wide-ranging exercise, nine scheme-related services will be removed from the Aaple Sarkar portal

22 Oct 2026 4:10 pm
Udhampur Woman Dies After Stepson Allegedly Sets Her on Fire

Sushma Devi, 40, suffered 70% burns after allegedly being doused with diesel and set ablaze at her Housing Colony residence; police detain the accused.

22 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Owaisi Urges DGCA to Rescue 4,000 Stranded Indian Umrah Pilgrims

If the DGCA does not grant permission, we demand that the Central government dispatch a special aircraft to bring these Umrah pilgrims to India, Owaisi said

22 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Glass Roof, 360-degree Views: Vistadome Coach Introduced on Sengottai-Punalur Guruvayur Express

The special glass-roofed coach, currently operating on a three-month trial basis until January 15, runs four days a week

22 Oct 2026 3:57 pm
RCB Will Feel Less Pressure Because They Won The Title: Reema Malhotra

RCB need an Indian all-rounder to fill the number seven spot if they make Richa Ghosh bat at number four, alongside quality backups, says Reema Malhotra

22 Oct 2026 3:54 pm
NDA Accuses YSRCP of Obstructing AP Local Body Polls, Reaffirms Respect for CEC

The statement comes in the wake of the State Election Commission halting polls in 100 urban local bodies (ULB), following Supreme Court (SC) orders

22 Oct 2026 3:50 pm
High Fees Lead to 800 MBBS Seats Vacant in Deemed Universities Across TN, Puducherry

According to Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) sources, of the total 837 unfilled MBBS seats across the country (including All India Quota seats), 824 were vacant in deemed universities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry alone

22 Oct 2026 3:47 pm
INDIA Bloc Leaders Virtual Meeting on Vote Chori Protests Deferred

The meeting was to be held on Thursday evening to deliberate on the roadmap for protests over the vote chori issue and on ways to press for the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation, the sources added.

22 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Vandalur Zoo Closes Due to Bird Flu Spread Threat

The Vandalur Zoo will not allow visitors on October 22 and 23 as a precautionary measure following confirmation of H5N1 Avian Influenza infection in water birds by NIHSAD on October 21, 2026, the zoo authorities said

22 Oct 2026 3:40 pm
7 Indians Arrested in Sri Lanka for Smuggling Kendu Leaves

Kendu leaves, used to make bidis (traditional hand-rolled cigarettes), are valued for their durability and are widely used as wrappers for tobacco.

22 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
Sunday Soul Sante Brings Festive Diwali Edition to The Bay at Ecoworld

Combining festive shopping, music and immersive experiences, the Diwali edition promises a lively celebration for families, friends and shoppers.

22 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Palestinian Citizens Face a Tough Choice in Israels Election: Vote or Boycott?

Having devoted most of my academic career to studying relations between Israel and its Palestinian citizens, I see the question facing Palestinian citizens of Israel as part of a much longer struggle over survival, citizenship and political belonging.

22 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
Court Rejects Plea to Shift Mini Cooper Crash Accused to Central Prison

Suhail's admission to the Borstal School, which houses prisoners aged between 18 and 21, had earlier drawn criticism

22 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
Pradyot Debbarma Seeks Delhi Creators Arrest Over Racial Abuse

The Tipra Motha founder seeks a fair investigation after a viral video allegedly showed Amir Shokeen making derogatory remarks against a Tripura youth, triggering outrage across the Northeast.

22 Oct 2026 2:54 pm
Delhi Police Denies Permission for Diljit's October 30 Concert

Police cite security concerns and the festive season as reasons for withholding clearance for the Delhi leg of the singers Aura World Tour.

22 Oct 2026 2:46 pm
Keralam to Form Panel With Trade Union Representatives to Examine Labour Codes

The new labour codes by the Union government came into force in November 2025, and the Keralam government maintained that it would implement them only after a detailed scrutiny

22 Oct 2026 2:45 pm
Shivakumar Orders Probe Into Denial of Ministers' Entry During Mysuru Dasara Puja

According to the statement, Shivakumar said he intervened personally to facilitate the ministers' entry, but expressed displeasure over the conduct of the officials concerned

22 Oct 2026 2:41 pm
Aryaveer Goel Slams Trolls For Mocking Dad Manish Goel On Bigg Boss 20

He called out the tendency of viewers to label genuine behavior as manipulative strategy.

22 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Next General Elections Crucial for Country: Revanth Reddy

The People's government is according top priority to the political empowerment of all BC communities

22 Oct 2026 2:34 pm
Mamdani Urges Unity Against Hate at Navratri, Durga Puja Celebrations

Mamdani joined Hindu New Yorkers in Queens for festive rituals and prayers, days after an alleged mass shooting plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois was foiled.

22 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
NDA Accuses YSRCP Of 'Obstructing' Andhra Local Body Polls, Reaffirms Respect For CEC

The YSRCP had approached the apex court through a Special Leave Petition (SLP), challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court's October 18 order refusing to extend the nomination deadline, which ended on the same day

22 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
VOC Port's International Container Terminal Gets Green Terminal Tag

The port is also one of the oldest operational ports, with trade links dating back to 123 AD

22 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
Ram Charans New Look Goes Viral, Mythri Confirms RC17 Launch

Ram Charans complete look is expected around the films launch.

22 Oct 2026 2:12 pm
Govt Websites Go Dark After AI-Discovered Flaw Sparks Security Scramble

Dutch, French, Danish, and Finnish governments take sites offline as hackers exploit weaknesses; European and Asian cyber agencies urge users to update or take sites down immediately

22 Oct 2026 2:12 pm
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Orders Legal Action Against Fake WhatsApp Channel

Pawan Kalyan said that an FIR is being initiated and strict legal action will be taken against those responsible for operating the fake channel

22 Oct 2026 2:07 pm
No More Silence: Actresses Fight Back Against Social Media Trolls

Actress Payal Rajput, known for films such as RX 100, recently reacted strongly to people circulating her videos and making vulgar comments about her body.

22 Oct 2026 1:49 pm
Morphed Memes, WhatsApp Stickers Threaten To Dent Jr NTRs Image

This is a pretty serious development that has been happening and perhaps requires the immediate attention of Tarak himself.

22 Oct 2026 1:47 pm
Arjun Rampal Extends Support To Bigg Boss 20 Contestant Qazi Touqeer

One of the videos is making the rounds on social media, where the actor is seen sending a special message to singer Qazi, wishing him the best.

22 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Sridhar Babu Urges Congress Cadres to Focus on Graduate Voter Registration

The Minister said the cadres must take the registration of graduate voters as a matter of utmost prestige and it is the responsibility of leaders and party workers to ensure that every eligible graduate is registered as a voter

22 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
India Will Support All Meaningful Efforts for Peace in Ukraine: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks after talks with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, with both countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in defence, space and nuclear energy.

22 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Delhi Delivery Boy Dies After Alleged Assault Over Torn Currency Note

Sameer Hussain, 24, allegedly consumed a poisonous substance a day after recording a video recounting his assault by two men in east Delhi. Police added a charge of abetment of suicide following his death on October 20.

22 Oct 2026 1:31 pm
Raihan Vadra Alleges Censorship at Bikaner House Exhibition

Raihan said the exhibition was scheduled to open at 7 pm on Thursday, but the management first approached him 24 hours earlier and told him that some images violated its policy

22 Oct 2026 1:27 pm
Heavy traffic on Vijayawada-Hyderabad Highway after Dasara Holidays

Due to the heavy congestion at the Panthangi Toll Plaza, nine toll booths have been opened for traffic heading towards Hyderabad

22 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
Iran Reports Seven Oil Tankers Damaged in Strait of Hormuz

Seven oil tankers were reportedly struck or damaged by naval mines overnight Thursday, according to Iranian state television, amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

22 Oct 2026 1:21 pm
Two Killed, Six Injured as Live Wire Hits Durga Idol Trolley in Jabalpur

Victims Electrocuted During Navratri Idol Immersion Procession; One Injured Reportedly Critical

22 Oct 2026 1:14 pm
Manchester United Captain Fernandes Points Finger at Coaching Staff

Manchester United manager Carrick questions players effort after Uniteds 4-1 loss to Como

22 Oct 2026 1:13 pm
Ashok Reddy Advices Online Water Quality Monitoring, Accurate Tanker Filling Records

Ashok Reddy examined purified water quality standards and test results at the filling station and instructed officials to register water quality test results online periodically

22 Oct 2026 1:10 pm
Won't Win Elections Till 2030: Amit Shah Slams Rahul Gandhi

Shah also targeted AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, asserting that people would deliver a befitting reply by voting out the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab

22 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Bigg Boss 20 Voting Trends: Check Who Is in the Danger Zone!

Director Rohit Shetty will be filling in for Salman Khan to host the show this weekend.

22 Oct 2026 1:03 pm
Make Your Festive Holiday an Adventure: The Many Sides of Seychelles

On La Digue, cycling is part of the island's charm.

22 Oct 2026 1:00 pm