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MI5 chief says Iran targeting military sites, suspected plot at RAF Fairford 'not unique'

Ken McCallum, who leads the UK's domestic security service, said Tehran is seeking to intensify its attacks in Britain beyond the traditional targets of Iranians opposed to the country's Islamic authorities

13 Oct 2026 9:59 pm
CJP supporters flag suspicious WhatsApp attendance polls amid allegations of police surveillance, arbitrary detentions

Participants fear polls could expose their identities and protest plans; Gurugram-based technology journalist alleges Haryana Police confined him to his home for 48 hours over his membership of a CJP WhatsApp group

13 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
BJP, JD(U) accuse Congress of living in denial over poll defeats, creating disorder to seize power

In a joint press conference, the JD(U)s Rajiv Ranjan Singh and BJPs Piyush Goyal allege the principal Opposition party is undermining constitutional institutions

13 Oct 2026 9:50 pm
SIC may seek clarification from Kochi Corporation on alleged move to curb RTI applications

Corporation had decided to hand over details of repeat RTI applicants to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for a probe into their financial backgrounds; SIC meeting on Wednesday to discuss the issue after taking suo motu notice of the developments; Commission sources say the RTI Act does not prescribe a limit on the number of applications a person can file

13 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Red Cross calls for urgent de-escalation in West Asia

Civilians are paying an unacceptable price as a result of military operations in the Middle East, said Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

13 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
SIR: Special camps on October 15, 16 to help enrol omitted voters in Telangana

First-time electors can also apply for enrolment through Form-6; though the claims and objections period has ended, enrolment will remain open until November 7

13 Oct 2026 9:37 pm
13 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
French unions say 480,000 people took part in pro-student protests

French authorities have not yet given their own estimate for the demonstrations

13 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Navy to commission indigenous multi-purpose vessel Samarthak on October 16

INS Samarthak is expected to play an important role in the Navys future operational requirements, serving as a versatile utility platform for strategically significant missions

13 Oct 2026 9:24 pm
NTPC eyes green hydrogen exports, targets Asian and European markets

CMD Gurdeep Singh added that green hydrogen could become a viable business but the priority is for it move from a pilot to commercial scale.

13 Oct 2026 9:09 pm
New security paper for Meeseva certificates unveiled

The new Meeseva certificate paper incorporates 15 advanced security features that will enhance security, durability and reliability of government documents

13 Oct 2026 9:07 pm
Four arrested for forcing 13 children to beg in Bengaluru

Children rescued near Kogilu Cross, Yelahanka; handed over to Child Welfare Committee

13 Oct 2026 9:06 pm
Watch: INDIA bloc unites over Gyanesh Kumars removal; protests to continue | Above the Fold | Oct 13, 2026

Opposition MPs met at Rahul Gandhis residence after the INDIA blocs march to the Supreme Court over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls.

13 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
LIC launches three new plans

All the three are non-par, non-linked, individual plans and will be available for purchase from October 19

13 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
RSS economic wing urges Centre to deny Starlink licence over security concerns

RSS-affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch backs the need to curtail internet services during riots, terrorism-related incidents and other law-and-order situations

13 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
APSSDC, AMNS India sign LoI to set up 70-cr. skill and community development centre at Nakkapalli

The LoI represents an initial understanding between the two organisations; implementation will be subject to the approval of the State government, receipt of applicable clearances, finalisation of the DPR and funding arrangements

13 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister offers prayers at Kanaka Durga temple, attends Vijayawada Utsav

Vijay stresses youth power and inter-State cooperation; discusses river interlinking with Chandrababu Naidu

13 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
TMC will function independently until local bodies elections, but will work with Congress in future, says G.K. Vasan

On the 25th death anniversary of G.K. Moopanar, the State president and senior leaders of the Congress visited [the memorial] and paid their respects. Ever since, I have remained in touch with the Congress. At the national level, we will henceforth work together with the Congress, says the TMC leader

13 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks more Krishna water for Chennai, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu makes no commitment

A.P. will consider the request, depending on the availability of water and the requirements of the State, Naidu tells his Tamil Nadu counterpart, Both Chief Ministers discuss Godavari-Cauvery river linkage

13 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
Watch: Anti drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota shot dead by medical store owner in Punjab

Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead in broad daylight, sparking political outrage across Punjab.

13 Oct 2026 8:49 pm
Two bridges complete coastal road link between Kollam and Koyilandy harbour

The road will provide fisherfolk from Kollam, Arayankavu, and Gurukulam beach with direct access to Koyilandy harbour without having to use the national highway. The bridges were constructed at a cost of 1.16 crore using funds from the Harbour Engineering department.

13 Oct 2026 8:44 pm
Adani defers plan to shift foreign airlines from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai

The proposed shift has been deferred to the summer schedule, which begins on March 28, 2027

13 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Information session on education, career openings in Germany on October 27

The session is aimed at attracting Indian students and young professionals who aspire to study and work in Germany.

13 Oct 2026 8:38 pm