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The Delhi Traffic Police on Monday issued a comprehensive traffic advisory for October 12, 2026, cautioning residents that traffic movement is likely to be severely affected across various stretches in Central and New Delhi due to the prevailing law and order situation. To ensure smooth traffic flow, the police will implement dynamic diversions and restrictions throughout the day based on real-time ground conditions. Major junctions and routes expected to face significant disruption include the

A resolution in the Keralam state Legislative Assembly urging the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over allegations against the Election Commission's functioning and seeking changes to the panel responsible for appointing Election Commissioners. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan was passed with amendments. Three BJP members opposed the resolution. Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Monday presented the resolution which raised concerns ove

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China on Monday placed sanctions on Paraguay's communications minister and the foreign minister of Belize over their countries' ties with Taiwan, saying they were pawns who have smeared and attacked

India's automobile industry is gearing up for a potential record year as festive demand rises across petrol-powered and electric vehicles, even as geopolitical uncertainties and global supply chain challenges continue, Vikram Kasbekar, Executive Director of Hero MotoCorp Ltd, said on Monday. Speaking with reporters on the sidelines of CII's 17th Visionary Leaders for Manufacturing (VLFM) conference in Mumbai, Kasbekar said demand has outpaced supply in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and e

India's office leasing market remained stable at 66.7 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026, as rising demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible workspace operators and India-facing businesses offset a sharp decline in leasing by third-party IT services companies, according to a report by Knight Frank India. The report said office leasing across eight major Indian markets remained at the same level as in the corresponding period last year. However, the composition of

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused Pakistani security forces of endangering civilian lives in Balochistan after a drone strike and a separate incident of Frontier Corps (FC) firing left four men injured in Mastung. The committee demanded independent investigations, accountability and an end to attacks on civilian areas, as reported by The Balochistan Post. According to The Balochistan Post, the BYC stated that two men sustained serious injuries when a drone reportedly struck outside

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a fierce attack on the Central government over the integrity of elections. Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi stated that the President of India had asked the opposition to present proof of alleged poll irregularities, asserting that the subsequent denial originated from the Prime Minister

At least 12 people were wounded in several Russian attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv on Monday morning, mayor Ihor Terekhov said.

India's mutual fund industry witnessed a sharp reversal in fund flows in September, recording a net outflow of Rs 1.33 lakh crore after attracting net inflows of Rs 41,353 crore in August, as heavy withdrawals from debt-oriented schemes outweighed sustained investments in equity funds, according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). The overall outflow coincided with a decline in the industry's net assets under management (AUM) to Rs 82.64 lakh crore at the end of

China's foreign ministry said on Monday that it condemns the attacks on Riyadh airport that killed and wounded people. China expresses serious concern about the escalation in the conflict, ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in Beijing.

European shares rose on Monday, led by banking

Alexander Schweitzer, head of the Social Democrats' parliamentary group in the western state of Rhineland-Palatinate, will become federal labour minister, succeeding Baerbel Bas, a spokesperson for the party told Reuters on Monday. Bas said earlier on Monday that she wo

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The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a status report from the Delhi Police on a plea filed by activist Mohammad Wasiq Nadeem Khan, who has alleged that police personnel restricted his movement at his office premises on September 29, ahead of a proposed protest at Jantar Mantar. During the hearing, advocate Shahrukh Alam, appearing for Khan, submitted that police personnel had remained at the premises from around 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and that no written order or notice was shown to him. Alam also

The Government of Gujarat has updated its vehicle procurement policy to meet changing government needs. The 2023 policy specified different vehicle categories for ministers, senior officials, district-level officers, heads of departments and government offices. In 2026, the policy has been expanded with two new categories for field inspection, enforcement and off-road duties. The revised policy also promotes the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in government operations. Category-F includes EV mode

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The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred the hearing on a plea filed by the Indian Youth Congress (IYC) challenging the Delhi Police

German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has canceled the India leg of his Asia trip this week, his ministry said on Monday, citing current developments in an emailed statement. Earlier on Monday, Baerbel Bas, Germany's labour minister and co-leader of the centre-left

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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said on Monday the European Union should designate the Russian intelligence agency GRU as a terrorist organisation. (Reporting by Sudip Kar-Gupta and Inti Landauro; Editing by Andrew Heavens)

The US has been a reliable partner in the PURL programme to supply weapons to Ukraine, German Minister for Europe Gunther Krichbaum said on Monday, adding that he assumes it will continue. Elections in Ukraine will take place when they are possible in the en

The national capital is bracing for a face-off with the Congress and other opposition parties ready to march to the Supreme Court later on Monday as a makr of their continued protests against the Election Commission Congress MP Imran Masood on Monday said the party had scheduled a protest following the Chief Justice of India's (CJI) rejection of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's meeting request and memorandum, asserting that people were joining the movement spontaneously. Speaking to

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NewsVoir Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 12: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, Bengaluru Campus, organised a walkathon in association with Maarga Mind Care to mark World Mental Health Day. The initiative promoted mental health literacy by encouraging early recognition of mental health concerns, timely access to support and open conversations about mental well-being. This walkathon is part of MAHE Bengaluru

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday said that access to water must go beyond household tap connections, stressing that a dry pipe cannot fulfil the promise of water access and contaminated water poses a threat to life and health. Addressing the National Human Rights Commission's Foundation Day celebrations and a one-day conference on 'Water

China and the European Union held intensive consultations on the trade of hybrid

The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday welcomed the announcement of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, though she added she would prefer one which includes people not being killed. She said it was not clear whether Russia would st

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the Congress would submit a memorandum to constitutional institutions during the INDIA bloc's protest march in Delhi, alleging that democracy in the country was weakening and that power was being seized through vote chori. While speaking to ANI, CM Sukhu said the Congress had earlier submitted a memorandum to the President, stating concerns over the alleged weakening of democracy, and recalled that Leader of Opposition Rahul G

Amid political turmoil over Pakistan's federal government's announcement of an emergency in Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the ongoing first-class President's Trophy Grade 1 matches out of Peshawar and Abbottabad to venues in Sheikhupura and Lahore, as reported by Cricinfo. The move comes after Islamabad imposed a state of emergency and governor

Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin, on Monday condemned the alleged house arrest of multi-purpose medical workers across the state as they attempted to travel to Chennai to protest their demands, including job regularisation. In a post on X, Stalin accused the state government of preventing people from exercising their democratic right to protest and alleged that medical workers were being placed under house arrest despite the government's earlier

Following the refusal of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to meet with Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday asserted that

VMPL New Delhi [India], October 12: As the OPPO F Series marks a decade in India, OPPO today announced that the new OPPO F35 Series, comprising the OPPO F35 Pro and OPPO F35, will go on sale from 11th October 2026. Building on the F Series

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Stock markets got off to an erratic start on Monday as earnings season looked set to test high tech valuations, while oil slipped amid confusion over whether Russia would, or could, increase energy exports. While the conflict in the Gulf continued with strikes on shipping and airports, Preside

Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday said the INDIA bloc

The Delhi Police has registered a First Information Report (FIR) based on a complaint lodged by the Chief Security Officer of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, officials said. The FIR, dated October 11, 2026, was registered at the Vasant Kunj North Police Station under Sections 75, 75(1)(i), 75(1)(iv), and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the details and gist of the FIR, the name of Lok Sabha MP and JNU Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been mentioned. Police stat

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The death toll following a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh has risen to 13 after the Indian Embassy in the Gulf country confirmed the death of an Indian national. The Embassy further noted that three injured Indian nationals remain in intensive care and are in stable condition. In an update shared on X on Sunday, the Embassy of India in Riyadh confirmed the death of the Indian national in the October 10 attack and expressed condolences to the bereaved

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New Zealand votes in a general election on November 7 with opinion polls pointing to another close contest between the ruling centre-right National-led coalition and opposition parties,

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UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash stressed on Monday a pressing need to revive joint Gulf action, particularly on aspects of security and defence, saying that targeting Saudi Arabia undermined the security of all Gulf states. Neglect of collective Gulf

Samsung affiliates plan to invest a combined 12.26 trillion won (USD 9.15 billion) in semiconductor operations, with nearly 8 trillion won (USD 5.99 billion) earmarked for Vietnam while expanding high-end production capacity in South Korea, The Korea Herald reported. According to the report, Samsung Electronics plans to invest 105.79 trillion Vietnamese dong (USD 4.09 billion) in memory chip testing facilities at Yen Binh Industrial Park in Thai Nguyen, northern Vietnam. The first production lin

Heavy rainfall has triggered severe waterlogging in grain markets across Punjab and Haryana, leading to significant damage to lakhs of quintals of stored paddy. Visuals from the site show rows of grain sacks lying submerged in rainwater, sparking outrage among local farmers. In Fazilka, the grain market was inundated following recent rains, leaving vast quantities of harvested grain soaked and damaged. Farmers at the site highlighted the lack of drainage infrastructure as the primary cause of th

Recounting the horrific road tragedy that claimed the lives of three students in Nedumbassery, an eyewitness revealed that the driver of the speeding car claimed his father would handle everything after being confronted by local residents following the crash. Salim, an eyewitness who was present near the site of the collision, stated that the impact was so massive that nearby pedestrians immediately rushed to assist the victims. I was standing nearby when the accident happened. There was a loud