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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
Pakistan KP governor house set on fire amid state of emergency

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

12 Oct 2026 1:34 pm
Supriya Sule says INDIA bloc's march to SC will be a peaceful demonstration

NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticised the reported detention of journalists and questioned whether peoples democratic rights were being curtailed

12 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Singapore tops global pollution rankings as Malaysia closes schools amid haze

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

12 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
CJI Surya Kant declines INDIA bloc meeting, says SC doors are open to all

The CJI said he had received a letter from the Opposition leaders and replied to it on Sunday night, explaining why he could not meet the delegation

12 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
College students stage protest over exam schedule during Dasara in Mangaluru

St Agnes College students protested and boycotted semester exams scheduled from October 12 to 28, citing a clash with Dasara festivities. Backed by ABVP, they sought the Dakshina Kannada DCs intervention as police attempted to ease tensions outside the campus

12 Oct 2026 12:58 pm
Delhi HC gives police time till October 13 to respond to Youth Congress protest

Delhi High Court has given Delhi Police time till October 13 to respond to the Indian Youth Congress plea seeking permission to protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar over alleged SIR irregularities. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party issued a 24-hour ultimatum to police

12 Oct 2026 12:54 pm
MPSC row: Rahul Gandhi says Vivek Bhimanwars exit will lead to corruption probe

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi described the development as a victory for students, young people and the Satyagraha movement, following an 11-day protest by MPSC aspirants in Pune over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations

12 Oct 2026 12:52 pm
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum over Jantar Mantar protest request

Cockroach Janta Party activists visited Parliament Street Police Station on October 12, seeking a date for a protest at Jantar Mantar and giving Delhi Police a 24-hour ultimatum. The development comes as Rahul Gandhi calls for a 'Chalo Dilli' march against the Election Commission

12 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
People will remember this: Sanjay Raut slams CJI over INDIA bloc meeting

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said the Opposition had sought an appointment with the CJI to raise concerns over alleged electoral fraud and the deletion of voters names from electoral rolls. He criticised the reported refusal, saying citizens would remember the decision

12 Oct 2026 12:23 pm
Central Railway earns Rs 4,117 crore from freight loading in AprilSept 2026

Central Railway generated Rs 4,117.07 crore in freight revenue by loading 41.10 million tonnes of commodities between April and September 2026. Coal led the earnings with Rs 1,852.90 crore and 20.19 MT of loading, accounting for nearly half of the total volume

12 Oct 2026 11:56 am
Indian Super League: Mumbai City lose 1-2 to Churchill Bros

The Islanders pulled a goal back via a spot-kick from Sergio Llamas in the fifth minute of stoppage time, but could not find the equaliser

12 Oct 2026 9:38 am
Shedge, Gurjapneet help India A beat Aus A by 49 runs; lose series 1-2

Australia A won the three-match series 2-1. Shedge (66 off 60 balls) was the leading run-scorer in India As 275 all out

12 Oct 2026 9:31 am
Zelensky backs Trump's energy ceasefire, awaits details from US

Black Sea ports account for almost 30 per cent of Russian energy flows to India, the newspaper said

12 Oct 2026 9:07 am
Delhi Metro: 48-year-old man dies after alleged assault; two arrested

A 48-year-old man, Pawan Sharma, died after an alleged assault by a retired IAS officer and his son over a senior citizen seat inside a Delhi Metro train. The incident occurred at Supreme Court Metro Station on October 8

12 Oct 2026 9:03 am
US Republican senator says Trump may be breaking law with Russian diesel deal

Neither senator mentioned India. But the October 18 deadline Brennan cited matters directly to New Delhi

12 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Two Indian seafarers missing after drone attack on tanker off Oman's Sohar

The Embassy of India in Muscat said it was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Nicaragua-flagged tanker

12 Oct 2026 8:57 am
Delhi traffic advisory issued ahead of INDIA bloc's Supreme Court march

According to the advisory, traffic diversions will be enforced from 6 a.m. on Monday, depending on the prevailing law and order situation

12 Oct 2026 8:52 am
CJI Surya Kant declines meeting request from INDIA bloc leaders

The Opposition has also demanded an immediate suspension of the SIR exercise and the restoration of all 13.3 crore voters allegedly deleted from electoral rolls

12 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Riyadh airport attack: Indian national dies, EAM Jaishankar expresses grief

Indian national from Hyderabad, Mohammed Yusuf Ali, has died after being injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadhs King Khalid International Airport. The Indian Embassy is assisting his family with repatriation, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed condolence

12 Oct 2026 8:39 am
Delhi Metro shuts entry and exit at six stations amid Rahul Gandhis SC march

Entry and exit at six Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat and Patel Chowk, will remain closed from 6 am to 4 pm on October 12 due to security concerns amid Rahul Gandhis announced march to the Supreme Court. Interchange facilities will remain available

12 Oct 2026 8:32 am
Nepal flash flood sweeps away over 35 houses in Gorkha district

The district administration has urged people to stay alert and shift to safe places

12 Oct 2026 8:24 am
Four arrested over alleged assault during CJP protest in Delhi

The footage also shows a police personnel at the spot as the incident occurred

12 Oct 2026 8:21 am
CJP protest: Over 100 detained in Delhi as Supreme Court issues notice to Centre

This comes hours after the Supreme Court on Sunday directed that people gathering peacefully should not be illegally detained and asked them to ensure that Delhi Metro functions normally, and that there is no disruption to internet services, subject to law and order conditions

12 Oct 2026 8:18 am
Punjab woman arrested for allegedly sharing Army details with ISI

Suspect Gurnoor Sidhu, a resident of Faridkot, was arrested near an under-construction bridge on the Hussainiwala border road. She is currently being interrogated, police said

12 Oct 2026 8:15 am
Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after lung nodule discovery

The doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on my lung, he told the public during his weekly Sunday prayers in St Peters Square in Rome

12 Oct 2026 8:11 am
Pakistan declares emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid PTI march

The meeting comes amid an ongoing protest march by supporters of jailed former prime minister Imran Khans Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi

12 Oct 2026 8:08 am
Jharkhand: Two killed in gas exposure at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

An unfortunate incident involving gas exposure occurred in the plant in which an executive of the company and a business partner engineer lost their lives, an ESL spokesperson said

12 Oct 2026 8:04 am
Donald Trump calls for Zelenskyys replacement amid Russia diesel deal

Trump said Russia would supply more than 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately, followed by 500,000 tonnes in November and further shipments

12 Oct 2026 8:01 am
Freedom to walk a lot more

Now that obstruction-free footpaths have been recognised as a right, we may soon have more space than ever

12 Oct 2026 7:57 am
Be aware of road closures in city to prevent panic

This means there is less panic, less confusion, a relaxed mind means safer driving and one can follow rules rather than short cuts

12 Oct 2026 7:55 am
Jharkhand: Gas exposure kills two at ESL Steel plant in Bokaro

Two people, a company executive and a partner firm's engineer, died after a gas exposure incident at ESL Steel Limited's plant in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The company expressed condolences, pledged support to the families and announced an independent investigation into the incident

11 Oct 2026 11:32 pm