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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
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
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
The two officials also addressed the broader economic implications of international conflicts, including the need for stability in energy markets
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
Well, I'd have to look at it and see because there's been violations on both sides, Trump said
He accused the Justice Department of violating its policy governing politically sensitive investigative actions close to elections
Crores of fellow citizens should understand that law-and-order is anyway not really a matter for the court, he pointed out
Forest staff launched a search after finding Asha with only four of her five cubs during routine monitoring
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!
The accident took place around 8 am when a bus carrying staff members of a private school in Hathras was coming here from Aligarh
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
Move comes after escalating attacks have raised security concerns across the Arabian Peninsula
The flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday comes less than two months after the August 26 Bhotekoshi disaster
The CJI, when asked by reporters about these protests and the restrictions on movement, said the matter was related to law and order
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
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
Do not go by alarmist social media messages but by credible reports that say authorities will need to regulate and prioritise water supply.
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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

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