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Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case by Sultanpur MP-MLA court

Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been acquitted by an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in a defamation case linked to remarks made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign. The case, filed by a BJP leader in 2018 over comments allegedly referring to Amit Shah as a murder accused, was dismissed by the court after nearly eight years of legal proceedings.

26 Oct 2026 3:01 pm
Why Poland wants a stronger relationship with India | The Hindu Editorial

Why is Poland seeking a closer partnership with India? Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusks visit to India highlighted growing cooperation in trade, technology, defence, critical minerals, renewable energy and geopolitical coordination. With India and the European Union preparing to finalise a landmark Free Trade Agreement, Poland is positioning itself as a key European partner for New Delhi. This editorial explores what both countries stand to gain, the challenges that remain, and why the India-P

26 Oct 2026 2:58 pm
Manipur CM says all possible assistance will be provided to families of three killed in October 19 gun attack

Three persons were gunned down by miscreants in Kangpokpi district on October 19, while they were collecting firewood at Sunurok area

26 Oct 2026 2:57 pm
Chennai teen takes chess to underprivileged children

Sai Swaroop V. who uses his free time to take chess classes for those who cannot afford it

26 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Beparwah: Ahaan Panday and Sharvaris upcoming romantic-actioner gets title and release date

The film is produced by Yash Raj Films, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and also stars Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles.

26 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
U.P. Police constitutes SIT to probe accident involving vehicles in Rahul Gandhis convoy

The investigation will examine the circumstances and causes of the accident and determine whether there was any negligence or lapse in security, escort arrangements or traffic management

26 Oct 2026 2:44 pm
Omni bus cleaner killed, over 40 passengers injured in accident on highway in Tiruchi district

The omni bus with 46 passengers on board was on its way to Chennai from Nagercoilwhen the accident occurred on the national highway

26 Oct 2026 2:43 pm
YSRCPs claim of obstruction in local polls misleading, says TDP MLC Bhumireddy

The YSRCP failed to field candidates even in its strongholds of Pulivendula, Rajampet and Mydukur, TDP MLC Bhumireddy says

26 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
BJP launches nationwide protest against Mallikarjun Kharge over remarks on PM Modi

The BJP has announced nationwide protests against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge following remarks he made during a public programme in Patna. The controversy erupted after Kharges response to an audience member during a speech on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. BJP leaders, including Amit Shah and J.P. Nadda, accused Kharge of crossing the limits of political decorum and demanded an apology.

26 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Rahul Gandhi acquitted by UP court in 2018 Amit Shah defamation case

An MP/MLA court in Sultanpur district on Monday acquitted Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation case over remarks against present Home Minister and then BJP president Amit Shah. Congress party members and workers celebrated the win, saying this is the triumph of truth.

26 Oct 2026 2:42 pm
Regional conflicts, terrorism do not stop at borders, affect all: Lok Sabha Speaker at BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Mr. Birla said regional conflicts, wars, economic instability, trade tensions, terrorism and climate change do not stop at ones border and such global challenges make dialogue, diplomacy and cooperation all the more important

26 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Delhi BJP holds protest near Kharges residence; demands apology for insulting PM Modi

The BJP had given a call for nationwide protests over Mr. Kharge's remark against Prime Minister Modi during an event in Patna

26 Oct 2026 2:19 pm
Tell Modi to sack Gyanesh Kumar, protests will stop in 30 seconds: Rahul to traders

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Mr. Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, warning that it could disrupt business worth 10,000 crore during the peak Diwali shopping season

26 Oct 2026 2:18 pm
Marine Le Pen, Frances far-right candidate, launches presidential bid

Vowing to restore the rule of law, Marine Le Pen said French nationality will once again become a privilege that is either inherited or earned

26 Oct 2026 2:04 pm
Why has actor Naseeruddin Shah come out in support of SRFTI student protests

Naseeruddin Shah urged all right-minded citizens to support the demands of the students of SRFTI

26 Oct 2026 2:03 pm
Supreme Court assures no deleted voters will be prosecuted for submitting Form 6

The oral observations came during a hearing in which the court agreed to urgently take up in November 5, a plea challenging the deletion of voters in the Maharashtra SIR

26 Oct 2026 1:55 pm
Amid row, Keralams UDF govt says cost of generic SMA drug can be cut further

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan tells Assembly that UDF governments aim, eventually, is to offer medicines free of cost to all SMA patients. LDF Opposition stages walkout after adjournment motion rejected

26 Oct 2026 1:54 pm
Iran says officials from Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan to visit Tehran for security talks

The meeting was proposed during a visit by Pakistani Army chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week, says Ali Bagheri Kani, Deputy Secretary of Irans SNSC

26 Oct 2026 1:53 pm
Dharman: Nayanthara on board Rajinikanths next

This marks a reunion between Rajinikanth and Nayanthara after Chandramukhi, Kuselan, Darbar, and Annaatthe

26 Oct 2026 1:52 pm
Abandoned plantations in Idukki raises threat of human-wildlife conflicts

Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.

26 Oct 2026 1:48 pm
Seven caveats in the claim about turning mercury into gold with nuclear fusion

In a preprint paper uploaded to the arXiv repository in July 2025, Marathon scientists had predicted this process could produce roughly 2 tonnes of gold annually for every gigawatt (GW) of thermal fusion power

26 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
ONGC reports blowout at gas well in Konaseema; no casualties

Natural gas leak at Mori-5 well near Irusumanda village in Malkipuram mandal triggers incident during repair works; cooling operations under way and international well-control experts engaged, officials say

26 Oct 2026 1:44 pm
Modi govt using every possible trick to protect Gyanesh Kumar: Kharge

Mr. Kharge also urged people to join the Dilli Chalo march on November 1 to join the public rally against vote chori at Ramlila Maidan

26 Oct 2026 1:41 pm
Delhis old RTR flyover to reopen for bikes, cars after load testing; buses, trucks barred for at least another week

Airport buses, DTC and company employee buses to be diverted to service road as repaired concrete cures; height barriers, signboards planned to keep heavy vehicles off the ramp

26 Oct 2026 1:37 pm
Gem Granites Veeramani case: SIT to file charge sheet soon, Madras High Court told

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan records the statement made by the SPP and adjourns two writ petitions pending before him to November 12, 2026

26 Oct 2026 1:35 pm
The Uncensored Library inside Minecraft

Imagine a world without the chains of censorship of authoritarian hold over press. And now, what if it does exist, hidden inside a video game we all see and talk about every day?

26 Oct 2026 1:29 pm
Keralam Assembly: Heated exchanges as Speaker disallows Pinarayis submission on ex-Governors move to remove PSC chairperson

Citing Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Assembly, Speaker says House has to avoid discussing issues involving President or Governor. However, Pinarayi responds saying then Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan had in 2020 allowed Oppositions resolution urging President to recall Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

26 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
Extremely unfortunate: Rajnath Singh on Mallikarjun Kharges PM remarks

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge sparked a controversy with his remarks Modi ka baap bhi jayega, in response to an audience member's comment that he PM would not go anywhere, during an event in Patna

26 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
KSNUAHS to hold Krishi-Thotagarike Mela in Shivamogga from October 30

Vice-Chancellor M.V. Dhananjaya said this years edition will focus on drought management, given the severe drought that has hit farmers in the six districts under the universitys jurisdiction

26 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Heavy rain inundates streets, homes in Coimbatore city

The Collector said Coimbatore city had received more than 80 mm of rain within three hours, between 2.30 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. on October 25, resulting in a sudden increase in runoff.

26 Oct 2026 1:19 pm
Canva launches Craft, its first in-house image generation model

Canva Craft generates images at up to 2K resolution, supports text in 55 languages and is available to users globally; company says it ranked fourth among image-generation models on DesignArena at launch

26 Oct 2026 1:15 pm
How are tropical cyclones named?

Tropical cyclones are the second-most dangerous natural hazards, after earthquakes

26 Oct 2026 1:01 pm
Set aside Mann Ki Baat to focus on people's concerns: Cong slams PM on inflation

Jairam Ramesh shared on X a media report which cited the RBI to state that the prices of certain food items are continuously rising which is impacting the expenses of every household

26 Oct 2026 12:56 pm
Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in party fund collection case

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan dismisses his advance bail plea in a case being investigated by the Chennai Central Crime Branch police

26 Oct 2026 12:54 pm
Human-wildlife conflict: Preventive measures on the cards around hotspots in Keralams Perambra estate

Latest intervention comes amid sharp escalation in wild animal incursions across Peruvannamuzhi forest range, impacting Chakkittapara, Muthukad and surrounding plantation belts. Local residents and workers point out that the situation has become critical, particularly during early-morning hours when rubber tapping takes place

26 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Natural gas leak from ONGC pipeline in Andhras Konaseema; work on to plug the leak

All wells operated by the ONGC in the area are closed until the leak is plugged and a new pipeline is laid

26 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Flash floods inundate several areas of Thailands Phuket island after heavy rain

All three districts of the southern island province, including its capital, Phuket City, were impacted by the flooding

26 Oct 2026 12:51 pm
Minor fire breaks out at Delhis North Block, six fire tenders rushed to spot

Delhi Fire Services received a distress call at 11.10 a.m., following which six fire tenders rushed to the spot. The fire was doused by 11.25 a.m.

26 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
Cyclone Arnab: APEPDCL opens 41 control rooms, keeps 4,056 workers ready to restore power

People in Kakinada, East Godavari and Konaseema, the districts likely to bear the brunt, can report power problems on helpline 1912

26 Oct 2026 12:47 pm