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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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Under the new measure, margins charged on the supply and sale of non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs will be limited to 30 per cent of their maximum retail price (MRP). These medicines fall outside the list of drugs covered by government-fixed ceiling prices

The Opposition leaders held the third day of protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday. Earlier on Tuesday, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc leaders were released by the Delhi Police, hours after their detention during an Opposition protest demanding action against the CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Mamdani said preliminary reports indicated that ICE agents had surrounded a man and a five-year-old child inside a car before firing multiple rounds. The child was believed to be physically unharmed

We received a report regarding an incident in the Chandpur Gram Panchayat area where a fire occurred. Prima facie, five people were injured; according to the information we have so far, there has been one tragic fatality, one person is in critical condition, and three others are injured, Jagatsinghpur Superintendent of Police Ankit Verma said

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shrishti Pandey said protests were not permitted at Jantar Mantar or any other location while the restrictions remained in force. She warned that unauthorised gatherings would invite legal action

BJP was leading in the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls in early counting trends on Friday. Hasirani Rath was ahead in Nandigram, while Sakharav Sarkar led in Rejinagar as postal ballots were counted following polling on October 6

The Abhijeet Dipke-led CJP movement has planned protests across the nation over a number of days

The Vice-President also defended the administration's decision to impose an additional fee on H-1B applications

The Congressman also drew attention to the families whose loved ones survived the incident

In an earlier statement, the MEA said EAM Jaishankar would hold bilateral meeting with his counterpart to review close ties of friendship and cooperation

The contests carry considerable political significance for TVK, which came to power after winning 108 seats in the Assembly election, short of the 118 required for a majority

Our Embassy in the UAE has been in regular touch with his family, his doctors, and hospital and local authorities there, so as to get the latest update about his health, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal

The Helene Boucher Lycee has been a flashpoint for clashes in the French capital, and is one of hundreds of schools disrupted by protesters Thursday

The PM said that India has gained considerable experience in tackling cyberfrauds and is ready to share its learnings with the world

The money includes $1 billion under the IMFs main loan programme and another $210 million under a separate programme aimed at helping Pakistan become more resilient to climate and other long-term risks

It was a combined attack, involving ballistic and cruise missiles, Zelenskyy said. This is the kind of gift Putin gave himself for his birthday, Zelenskyy said

While there is not a perfect consensus on this issue, we believe this is the correct approach at this particular time, Fraser said

Officials said renewed combat operations could take place before US midterm polls or Israeli elections

Around 100 million in the US have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, American Liver Foundation said

A lovey-dovey Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda interview has most netizens gushing. But can we really judge a couple by their captured chemistry and what they show the world on social media?

Scenic spots and historical landmarks are all very good, but it is amenities basics like a washroom and transport ease, besides safety, that will make this place a magnet.