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The Congress on Wednesday announced widespread protests at state, district, and block levels on October 8, observing Black Day for Indian democracy after police action and detention against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi , Priyanka Gandhi, and others following a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, our senior leaders and MPs of INDIA Walk were brutally ill-treated, lathicharged and seriously injured. This attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabh

US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the ongoing protests in France, rejecting the view that the unrest is primarily about education and school conditions. In a post on Truth Social, Trump linked the...

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public life at the state and national levels. He said sustaining electoral victories for 25 years was no...

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday (October 7) said that the Opposition's protest will not stop until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns, asserting that this is a fight to protect the most sacred thing in the country.

The Odisha Congress has called for a statewide bandh on Thursday with raising a series of demands including resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, withdrawal of the MMDR Bill, and the resignation of the state School and Mass Education Minister over alleged errors in textbooks. Along with Congress, many non-BJP parties such as CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML), NCP, Forward Bloc, Samajwadi Party, RJD and JMM, are likely to extend support to the bandh. In this regard, Odisha Pradesh Congress

Veteran actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed as an Advisor to the Government of West Bengal in the rank of Cabinet Minister. According to the appointment order, Chakraborty will serve as an Advisor to the government in the Information & Cultural Affairs Department. His appointment takes effect immediately and will remain in force until further orders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed 25 years of public service as an elected representative. On this occasion, he received congratulations and best wishes from leaders across the country and the world. Meanwhile, a...

Kannada actor and politician Shiva Rajkumar had a narrow escape during a promotional event for his recently released film Bail in Chitradurga, Karnataka. A firecracker went off dangerously close to the actor as he was entering a theatre.

The Bihar government has announced a special casual leave on October 23 for eligible voters in the eight Legislative Council constituencies going to polls that day. The decision is aimed at allowing registered electors to cast their votes without having to report for their regular duties. The General Administration Department (GAD) issued a notification on Wednesday, clarifying that the special leave will apply only to voters belonging to the constituencies where the biennial Legislative Council

If veteran playback singer Kumar Sanu's daughter Shannon K does enter Bigg Boss 20, it would mark a new phase in her career beyond music. The American-Indian singer and actress is reportedly among the names being considered for a wildcard entry into the Salman Khan-hosted reality show. However, neither Shannon nor the show's makers have confirmed her participation yet.

The Opposition's confrontation with the Election Commission intensified in Delhi on Wednesday as Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with MPs of the I.N.D.I.A bloc, moved towards Jantar Mantar for another protest over their allegations of vote chori and their demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.The Opposition had decided to continue its agitation a day after staging a prolonged dharna to press for a meeting with the Election Commission.

Buses carrying Opposition MPs to Jantar Mantar for a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were stopped by security personnel at Ashoka Road on Wednesday. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was seen moving towards Jantar...

Netflix's The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 5 is set to bring two Indian cricket legends, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, together for a fun-filled episode with Kapil Sharma. The episode also marks Ravi Shastri's debut on the comedy show.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 consecutive years as head of government on Wednesday, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla among other prominent leaders showered praises...

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said that levying a small fee in the form of MDR (Merchant Discount Rate) on UPI transactions will not significantly affect UPI transaction volumes. As of now, we do not see any drop in volumes. And I don't personally think that a small fee will have a major impact on the volumes, he told reporters at the central bank headquarters.

Shreyas Iyer made a major jump in the latest ICC men's T20I batting rankings after his unbeaten century against West Indies in Lucknow. He jumped 18 places to a career-high seventh position. His 43-ball 102 not out in Indias series opener against the Caribbeans marked his first hundred in T20I cricket and lifted him to third among Indian batters in the rankings. Ishan Kishan remains at the summit, while Abhishek Sharma occupies second place following a good Asian Games.

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of his 25 years in government, recalling a 2019 meeting in which he described the Indian leader as an avatar of Vishnu and his elder brother. Tobgay said that while he initially wondered whether the comparison had gone too far, his subsequent assessment of Modi's political journey strengthened his belief in the remarks. Tobgay shared the recollection on social media on Wednesday as Narendra Modi comp

Senior politician and Naoida MLA Humayun Kabir has said he may quit active politics and resign from his assembly seat after alleging that he was humiliated and detained by police during the Rejinagar bypoll in Murshidabad.

Kiara Advani is all set to welcome her second child. The actor announced this in a joint post with her husband, Sidharth Malhotra. However, the catch was the announcement post itself. It consisted of their baby girl, Saraayah's tiny hands, holding her soon-to-arrive sibling's mittens.

A building collapsed in Delhi's Seemapuri area on Wednesday, with several people feared trapped under the debris.

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the session in the red after the Reserve Bank of India raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 per cent, its first increase in over...

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said, As I said yesterday, approximately 300 MPs wanted to meet the Chief Election Commissioner, but they told that we could not hold a protest there. So, today, our plan...

The Aam Aadmi Party has joined protest with Congress, Left and other Delhi-based parties over alleged vote theft outside the Delhi CEO office today, October 7. Votes will not be stolen, read Delhi AAP President Saurabh Bhardwaj's post on X.The opposition parties' dharna followed the INDIA bloc leaders marched towards the Election Commission headquarters in New Delhi earlier on Tuesday, October 6.

A woman from a village in Uttar Pradesh who has built a following by teaching English online got a very unexpected boost when actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared one of her videos. Yashoda Lodhi, who runs the social media account 'English with Dehati Madam', later posted a video thanking Priyanka and sharing the story behind the moment.

Shares of IT company Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd. surged more than 5 per cent today amid Wednesday's market decline. The company's stock was trading at Rs 21.10, up 5.55 per cent, or Rs 1.11, at the time of writing the report, and on the NSE, it was trading at Rs 21.05, up 5.20 per cent, or Rs 1.04. The stock opened at Rs 20.39 against the previous close of Rs 19.99 on the BSE. Later, it touched the intraday high of Rs 22.85, representing a gain of Rs 2.86 or 14.3 per cent. The intraday low

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a jab at the Congress after BJP-led NDA swept the first civic polls of the Silchar Municipal Corporation winning 34 of the 42 seats. The Silchar civic polls were held using ballot papers, which is a long demand of the opposition parties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Shri Vinayak Mandir in Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi, on Wednesday and offered prayers to Lord Ganesha. The visit came as PM Modi completed 25 years as the head of a government , a journey that began when he became Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001. The Prime Minister performed worship and rituals at the temple and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across the country.

The Reserve Bank of India has raised the key benchmark policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.5 per cent. This is the first repo rate hike in over three years and comes as an effort to tame rising inflation amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. With the rate hike, home loans, vehicle loans and corporate loans will become more expensive, and EMIs for existing borrowers will also go up. The last repo rate hike was in February 2023, when the RBI raised the rate by 0.25 per cent to 6.50 per cent. It kept

Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their second child. The couple announced the news of their second pregnancy through a joint social media post on Wednesday, calling it the greatest gift of all.

Delhi Police has registered an FIR over the alleged forcible entry into Akashvani Bhavan in New Delhi during an Opposition protest on Tuesday. The complaint was filed against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha...

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered special prayers at the historic Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttarkashi to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing 25 years in public life and national service.

India has reiterated its position against cross-border terrorism at the United Nations General Assembly. BJP MP Biplab Deb has accused Pakistan for fuelling terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and reiterated country's call to strengthen...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sri Vinayaka Mandir in New Delhi on Wednesday as he marked 25 years in public life. PM Modi shared pictures and details of his visit on X, saying...

A shocking incident has come to light as Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam's Mumbai cafe, Oye Churros, was robbed in the early hours of Wednesday. The model-actress took to social media to share the news...

US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon over suspected plague case. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he would have a word with Putin about the case very soon. Health authorities are investigating after the death of an employee at an anti-plague institute, which authorities attributed to pneumonia with an unknown cause, he said.

Several parts of the country are likely to see unsettled weather on Wednesday, October 7, with thunderstorms, strong winds and rain expected in multiple states. Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh may see thunderstorms, while...

Emotions ran high, with teary eyes at the Buenos Aires stadium as Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year stellar international football career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans during his final appearance for the former world champions.

Bigg Boss 20 contestant Qazi Touqeers health has sparked concern among viewers after reports claimed that he had dengue and was taken out of the house for treatment. However, his team has now clarified that...

Singapore's former foreign minister George Yeo has highlighted India's diversity, geographical position and centuries of cultural exchanges as factors that make the country particularly familiar and comfortable for foreigners. Speaking with External Affairs Minister S...

Veteran film producer George Pius Tharayil has died at the age of 63. He passed away on October 5, with news of his death prompting tributes from people associated with the film industry.

The Indian Embassy in the UAE said on Tuesday that Captain Smit Machchhar is making steady progress and is egaining his health. The development comes after Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot, an Omani citizen, with a crash axe, typically kept in the cockpit for use in emergencies, seriously injuring him on flydubai flight FZ1073 on Wednesday. The motive for the attack remains unclear.

The US House of Representatives has introduced a resolution honouring Indian flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in protecting passengers and thwarting an attempted terrorist attack aboard Flydubai Flight 1073 on September 30. Machchhar was allegedly stabbed by his Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami in the cockpit of flydubai Flight FZ1073 while the aircraft was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv.

India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Captain Shreyas Iyer played a phenomenal knock, smacking an unbeaten 101 runs off 43 balls as India...

Bollywood actor Yami Gautam Dhar, who stars in the lead role in Nayyi Navelli, appears in a never-before-seen avatar in the song. The film brings to life the world of an Indian fantasy family entertainer, blending fun, mystery and entertainment.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced Smriti Mandhana as the new captain of the womens team. After the announcement, she thanked the BCCI officials, selectors, teammates and also her former captain Harmanpreet for her years of contribution to the growth of Indian cricket.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday carried out a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh, triggering a sharp political reaction from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).The CBI team...

Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to the Indian T20I team after four years. Despite impressive showings in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he failed to break into the scheme of things. However, for the...

The high-voltage FIFA friendly between India and Uruguay has been paused after the hydration break at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. There was some confusion between the fans when the players didnt return to the field and after which, it was announced that the lightning in the nearby area has forced the match to come to a standstill. As per FIFAs regulations, the match will now be paused before it restarts again sometime. Similar things happened during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The Bharatiya Janata Party's strong performance in the first-ever Silchar Municipal Corporation election has put the spotlight on Ataur Rahman Laskar -- the party's Muslim candidate who won Ward No. 17. Laskar defeated Congress candidate Salma Begum Laskar in the closely watched contest. The BJP emerged as the dominant force in the maiden civic polls, with the party winning 34 of the 42 wards, according to news agency PTI. The counting of votes was held on Tuesday, with ballot papers used in the

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained during protest, Akashvani Bhawan being evacuated