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Jaishankar highlights shared aspirations, self-reliance in India-Africa partnership

S. Jaishankar arrived in Ethiopia on October 8 from Cte dIvoire on the final leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also included Ghana.

10 Oct 2026 6:49 am
Jantar Mantar protest against CEC: Traffic diversions to be enforced at 30 key points on October 10

The traffic curbs come amid heightened security arrangements ahead of the planned demonstration, with restrictions on metro services, train cancellations and a mobile internet suspension in parts of the national capital

10 Oct 2026 6:11 am
Passengers stranded in Jammu, Katra after train cancellations

The Jammu railway division said it has made special arrangements to help passengers, officials said

10 Oct 2026 6:05 am
24-hour Internet shutdown ahead of Jantar Mantar protest, IT Ministry issues takedown advisory

Social media platforms have been instructed to take down 'content having potential implications for public order'

10 Oct 2026 5:22 am
Delhi protest LIVE updates: CJP's call for 'Jantar Mantar 2.0' turns capital into a fortress

Authorities have taken several measures ahead of the protest, including internet curbs in parts of Delhi, the shutting down of markets and Metro stations, and the cancelling dozens of trains bound for the capital.

10 Oct 2026 4:58 am
Karnataka Chief Minister has credible information on sting operation: Deputy CM

Congress legislator from Mandya Ganija Ravikumar also defended the Chief Ministers claim, and said that they had proof on the sting operation

10 Oct 2026 4:38 am
Huge quantity of PDS rice seized in crackdown

Investigation revealed that Mandya-based Annapurneshwari Enterprises had purchased rice from local FCI godown and sold it to Madhya Pradesh based Sailar Exports Ltd, to be shipped out of Chennai.

10 Oct 2026 4:38 am
Karnataka Govt. writes to SLBC instructing against adjusting Gruha Lakshmi amount for loans

Money already deducted towards loan dues without clear written consent of beneficiaries should be immediately re-credited to respective womens accounts

10 Oct 2026 4:36 am
More taluks to be added to drought list by Karnataka

While the State has already declared 217 taluks out of 240 in the State as drought-hit, ground truthing exercise is being undertaken in the rest 23

10 Oct 2026 4:35 am
Dry spell pushes rice and toor dal price to new highs

Graphics emailedThis has impacted household budgets, while hotels are now weighing their options of increasing their rates

10 Oct 2026 4:34 am
flydubai co-pilot intended to crash plane into Tel Aviv airport, UAE prosecutor says

The statement said the co-pilot drew inspiration from the Sept 11, 2001 attacks in the United States and used two previous flights from Dubai to Tel Aviv to familiarise himself with the flight route and the airport

10 Oct 2026 4:20 am
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

10 Oct 2026 4:10 am
Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

10 Oct 2026 4:05 am
Bamboo replacing poppy patches in Manipur jungles: PCCF

Bamboo plantations have been established in 255 hectares out of 307 hectares of forestland that were under poppy cultivation in three hill districts

10 Oct 2026 3:56 am
Three CJP activists detained in Rajasthan ahead of Delhi protest

The Peoples Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned the restrictions placed by the police on the movement of activists

10 Oct 2026 3:53 am
SC criticises Patna HC ruling that removing salwar does not constitute rape attempt

Shocking, says court and issues notice to accused who had been acquitted of the charges

10 Oct 2026 3:49 am
Centre proposes tighter curbs on advertising of prescription drugs

Under the existing framework, pharmaceutical manufacturers are prohibited from advertising drugs covered under these schedules without prior government approval. However, the corresponding restriction does not explicitly cover entities involved in the retail and wholesale sale and distribution of medicines

10 Oct 2026 3:44 am
Railways warns of action against passengers playing loud music in trains

The railways has urged travellers not to play audio/video on speaker mode to ensure a peaceful journey for fellow passengers

10 Oct 2026 3:38 am
Court boycott invites contempt notices for 26 lawyers in Meghalaya

All bar associations, barring one, began abstaining from judicial work on October 1 to press for the removal of the Advocate General Amit Kumar

10 Oct 2026 3:22 am
HC strikes down Madhya Pradeshs 27% OBC quota law, calls it unconstitutional

The High Court judgment came after years of hearing on a number of petitions filed by students from unreserved categories, who had challenged the Amendment Act of August 2019

10 Oct 2026 1:46 am
U.S. lifts sanctions on sale of Russian diesel in global markets

The announcement by the US Department of Treasury came minutes after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and struck a deal to supply diesel to the American and global markets

10 Oct 2026 1:37 am
Police visit mosques, ask people to avoid going to Jantar Mantar

Holding centres set up in all districts for protesters detained en route; women police personnel from U.P., Haryana called in to handle female demonstrators; shops in C.P., Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh to remain shut today; schools, colleges go online

10 Oct 2026 1:34 am
Trump says Russia to immediately supply diesel to U.S. after talks with Putin

The surprise announcement comes against the backdrop of a U.S. law seeking to impose steep tariffs against top purchasers of Russian oil and gas

10 Oct 2026 1:33 am
New ECINET options speed up disposal of SIR notices, but several EROs divided on clearing cases without documents

On September 26, nearly a month after the notices were generated on August 31, fewer than one lakh cases had been disposed of. However, the first progress report put out by the Delhi CEO on October 5 showed that more than 10 lakh cases have been verified. The total disposal of cases has since crossed 15 lakh

10 Oct 2026 1:33 am
New Ease of doing Business rules will wreak havoc with residential areas, environment in J&K: Kashmir-based civil society group

The group warned that these rules were bound to weaken regulatory oversight and threaten the regions fragile environment, planned urban development and public welfare

10 Oct 2026 1:15 am
BRICS in a fragmented world order, a test of relevance

Despite diplomatic consensus at the New Delhi summit, BRICS faces internal tensions and imbalances

10 Oct 2026 12:57 am
Hyderabads common mobility pass fails to hit the mark

Priced at 8,500 a month, the new pass allows unlimited travel on Metro Rail and RTC buses within the ORR limits but excludes MMTS and last-mile services. Commuters say affordable fares, feeder connectivity and coordination among transport agencies are essential for seamless travel

10 Oct 2026 12:56 am
J&K Waqf chairperson Andrabi condemns assaulton Kashmiri youth in Delhi

Ms. Andrabi termed the incident deeply disturbing and demanded an impartial investigation into the incident

10 Oct 2026 12:51 am
Breakfast scheme brings more students to schools in Telangana

Increased enrolment, enhanced attendance, no complaints of hunger and more energy among students throughout the day were some of the key factors that emerged as focal points in the Telangana schools after the introduction of the breakfast scheme this academic year, according to a survey in Kodangal constituency by Third Vision Research and Services

10 Oct 2026 12:51 am
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10

Pallium Indias celebration will bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers

10 Oct 2026 12:44 am
Indias WorldSkills medals reflect patient investment

Skill-Ex is the investment in the people behind Indias medal-winning performance at the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China

10 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Delivery completed: On the GST Council meet, reforms

With the latest reforms, GST might finally become a good and simple tax

10 Oct 2026 12:38 am
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Nobel for Anne Carson celebrates experimentation and imagination

10 Oct 2026 12:36 am
Chennai Metrowater to hold open house meetings on Saturday

Such meetings were held every second Saturday of the month to redress complaints

10 Oct 2026 12:34 am
Audit of more than 120 public parks in Bengaluru finds accessibility gaps

When it comes to sanitation, only 29.5% have toilets, of which 61% are accessible. Only 5.4% have handwashing facilities, and 10.9% have drinking water

10 Oct 2026 12:33 am
ISDR conference explores emerging trends in dental science

Inaugurating the conference, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar called for making quality dental care accessible and affordable, particularly in rural areas, through outreach programmes and rural healthcare mechanisms

10 Oct 2026 12:32 am