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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
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
Delhi airport drug bust: Woman held with cannabis worth Rs 5.62 crore in baggage

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

12 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
Canada Foreign Minister Anita Anand to visit India on October 13

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

12 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Maharashtra MP Supriya Sule alleges 2.5 lakh voter deletions in Khadakwasla

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

12 Oct 2026 8:04 pm
Rahul Gandhi, 10 INDIA bloc leaders challenge SIR in Supreme Court

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

12 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
France school shooting: Teen arrested after headmaster, teacher shot with rifle

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

12 Oct 2026 6:13 pm
CPI MP writes to HM Shah, demands action over journalists' detention

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

12 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
INDIA bloc protest: MP minister targets Congress over ECI allegations

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

12 Oct 2026 5:28 pm
Jantar Mantar removed as designated protest site; Jairam Ramesh hits out at govt

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

12 Oct 2026 5:17 pm
Supreme Court clarifies it neither approved nor rejected modified Form 6

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

12 Oct 2026 5:11 pm
American economists Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel Economics Prize

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

12 Oct 2026 4:50 pm
Telangana: Masked thieves arrive in ambulance, loot SBI ATM in Kamareddy

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

12 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
Kolhapur man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him; held

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

12 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Hingoli firecracker godown blaze: Firefighter dies, death toll rises to four

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

12 Oct 2026 4:05 pm
Jantar Mantar denotified: Move will not stop protests, says Dipke

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

12 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Mamata Banerjee may lead TMCs Kolkata rally demanding CEC's resignation

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

12 Oct 2026 3:45 pm
Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France's highest civilian award on October 28

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

12 Oct 2026 3:19 pm
Video: Massive protest launched by INDIA bloc from Barakhamba Road to SC

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

12 Oct 2026 3:07 pm
Delhi HC seeks police report on activists alleged detention before protest

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

12 Oct 2026 3:03 pm
India-UK Trade Deal: UK Delegation announces deals worth 1 billion pounds

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

12 Oct 2026 2:56 pm
Video: We are with Rahul Gandhi, says Raut as he joins INDIA bloc march

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

12 Oct 2026 2:32 pm
Delhi Police denotifies Jantar Mantar as protest site amid ongoing agitations

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

12 Oct 2026 2:09 pm
Bomb threats reported at schools in Noida, security teams deployed

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

12 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Two ships carrying 22 Indians attacked in Strait of Hormuz, MEA condemns strikes

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

12 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Supreme Court favours awareness over firecracker ban, urges safer celebrations

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

12 Oct 2026 1:50 pm
Cong calls Modi jumlebaaz, demands answers over rising prices and inflation

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

12 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Rahul Gandhi says, 'The battle is beyond street protests'

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

12 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Lawyers have right to peaceful protests at designated locations: CJI Surya Kant

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

12 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
Abhijeet Dipke accuses Delhi Police of denying access to lawyer during detention

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

12 Oct 2026 1:36 pm