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Das and Ranka have approached the Delhi High Court challenging the rejection of their sureties and the extension of their custody. They have questioned the grounds for their continued detention and argued that the decision infringes their fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Jammu Police recovered 804 grams of heroin and 1.114 kilograms of opium suspected to have been smuggled across the international border using Pakistani drones in the Arnia sector of Jammu. The recovery was made under Operation Sanjeevani during an investigation into a narcotics case registered on October 20.

The blast took place on the Jermiah Road in Bengaluru. The two workers who were injured were identified as Allauddin and Suraj. They have been admitted to a hospital.

Hours after their release, CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka shared a video of themselves holding the Indian national flag and raising the slogan Gyaanu Must Go. They reiterated their demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.

Mumbai's air quality has deteriorated in October, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 166, placing it among the world's most polluted cities, according to an IQAir ranking reported on October 21, 2026. Delhi, meanwhile, recorded an AQI of 208 on IQAir at 10:30 am the same day.

Ratna Singh, legal head of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), sparked dating rumors with co-convener Saurav Das after posting a photo calling him their Badshah boy. Singh praised Saurav, recently released from a seven-day judicial custody, for his commitment to India. Neither has confirmed the rumors.

Sensex falls over 525 points and Nifty slips below 22,600 as rising crude oil prices, high US bond yields and profit booking trigger selling across Indian stock markets in early trade.

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Ladakh has announced Panchayat elections for November 21, the first since the Union Territory was carved out of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state in 2019. Meanwhile, the administration has increased the number of Autonomous Hill Development Council constituencies from 52 to 100, paving the way for separate councils in all eight districts, including the newly created Sankoo district.

Soha Ali Khan performed Kanya Pujan with her daughter and attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, where she performed Dhunuchi Naach. Seema Sajdeh, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Neelam Kothari also attended the celebrations and sought Maa Durga's blessings.

Bollywood actors were also on the target list of shooters allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Salman Khan was reportedly the original target, but the attackers allegedly shifted their focus to Tiger due to tight security around Salman. Tiger

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The order from the Special Executive Magistrate came hours after the two withdrew their Delhi High Court petition challenging the extension of their custody. The two had been in custody following an attempt to hold a Tiranga protest at Jantar Mantar on October 14 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

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Expelled National Conference leader Dr Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon has resigned as Chief Executive Councillor of LAHDC Kargil, prompting the Ladakh Administration to dissolve the Council with immediate effect. Akhoon's resignation, following his recent praise of BJP leaders, has fuelled speculation about his possible entry into the saffron party.

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Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213 crore IPO opened for subscription on October 21 and will close on October 23, 2026. The issue has a price band of Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 per share and has attracted strong institutional interest, raising around Rs 8,110 crore from anchor investors.

Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, with Lakshmi Puja marking the main festivities. The five-day festival begins with Dhanteras on November 6 and concludes with Bhai Dooj on November 10. The celebrations include Choti Diwali, Govardhan Puja, lighting diyas, performing prayers

Indian stock markets rallied as Sensex gained 571 points and Nifty crossed 23,000 on India-US trade optimism, led by IT stocks despite rising crude oil prices.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington opposes terrorism and those who sponsor it, adding that engagement with Pakistan could help the US discourage actions that concern India. He defended continued ties with Islamabad, citing Pakistan's nuclear capabilities and strategic location.

The exposed data reportedly included names, mobile numbers, email addresses, residential addresses and loan-related information. SBI has launched an investigation and said the incident has had no material impact on its business operations or financial performance.

India has raised concerns over the United Nations' financial crisis, with unpaid regular budget contributions reaching $1.46 billion and peacekeeping dues rising to $4.1 billion in 2026. Surendra Adhana, Counsellor at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, urged member states to clear their dues on time.

Milk prices have reached nearly Rs 100 per litre in Bhiwandi and Rs 102 in Mumbai amid rising cattle feed and fodder costs. Karnataka has proposed an Rs 8 hike in Nandini milk prices, taking blue-packet toned milk from Rs 46 to Rs 54 per litre, subject to Election Commission clearance.

IPS officer Ankita Sharma's video of firing multiple rounds from an AK-47 during Dussehra celebrations in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon. Critics have questioned the display of firearms during religious festivities and the media's portrayal of the officer as 'Lady Singham', raising concerns about responsible conduct and accountability.

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The J&K Government has issued the winter Darbar Move schedule for 202627, directing designated offices to shift from Srinagar to Jammu. Offices will close on October 30 or 31, depending on the working week, and reopen in Jammu on November 2. The order also outlines transport, security, medical facilities, employee allowances, and other arrangements for the annual move.

Rebel National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has criticised the Omar Abdullah-led government over its handling of political promises, Article 370, employment, reservation and student grievances. Ruhullah, who has announced plans to resign from the Lok Sabha and the National Conference on November 3, also accused the BJP of creating a hostile atmosphere for Kashmiris since 2019.

The US Secretary of State also spoke about the possibility of the United States, Russia and China holding discussions on arms control at the leadership level, saying communication between the world's three most powerful nuclear-armed nations would be a positive development.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Reliance Industries could refine more Venezuelan crude oil as additional supplies become available. He also highlighted India's refining capabilities and the potential for stronger energy cooperation between India and the US.

Ranveer smiles warmly as Deepika, dressed in an embroidered golden outfit, cradles baby Devi in a matching swaddle. Their elder daughter, Dua, kisses her baby sister on the forehead as the family shines in shades of cream and gold.

Actor Tiger Shroff met filmmaker Rohit Shetty and Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar at his residence two days after the firing incident in Mumbai's Juhu area. New pictures showed Tiger without visible bandages on his chest or hand, following reports that his car was targeted by gunmen.

Rapido has said that the individual linked to the Tiger Shroff shooting case had not been active as a captain on its platform since October 14. The company confirmed that it had shared the information sought by the authorities and would continue to cooperate with the investigation.

A CISF personnel apprehended a man at Delhi's Jama Masjid Metro station after he allegedly attempted to flee when a suspicious object was detected during baggage screening. A semi-solid substance weighing around 155 grams, suspected to be gold paste

A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court said on Monday that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka's conduct showed that they have no respect for the law and that there are serious concerns about them breaching peace and tranquillity.

Kishtwar Police in Jammu and Kashmir have claimed to have solved the murder of Special Police Officer Bashir Ahmad, whose body was recovered from a forested area in Trigam on October 16. A father-son duo has been arrested, with police suspecting a land dispute as the motive behind the crime.

Singer Mika Singh defended his brother Daler Mehndi after he faced criticism over allegations that he performed under the influence of alcohol at an event in Uttarakhand. Mika revealed that Daler had recently undergone major surgery and challenged anyone claiming to have seen his brother drinking,

After the shooting in Juhu, the accused reportedly travelled via Andheri, Kandivali and Surat before being arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan. Police are investigating a possible link between one of the suspects and an alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate.

Dussehra 2026, celebrated on October 20, marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana and Goddess Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. Discover the significance of Vijayadashami and explore 10 ChatGPT and Gemini AI prompts to create festive images, greeting cards and WhatsApp Status designs.

Gold prices declined on Dussehra, October 20, 2026, with 24K gold falling by 870 per 10 grams and 22K gold dropping by 800. Check the latest reported 24K, 22K and 18K gold rates, along with silver prices in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara praised Soumya, 16, from Chamarajanagar, who won gold with a time of 5:12.39, and acknowledged her inspiring journey despite losing both her parents. He also congratulated silver medallist Radha Venkatesh.

Das and Ranka were initially sent to five days of judicial custody on October 13 after allegedly violating restrictions to enter Jantar Mantar, which had been denotified as a designated protest site. They were taken into custody after allegedly climbing over a locked gate to access the premises.

Daler Mehndi landed in controversy after Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal interrupted his performance at a Navratri event. The minister objected to the singer's alleged alcohol consumption, saying it hurt religious sentiments.

Two men, Virendra Singh Rathod, 21, and Kishan Singh Rathod, 22, have been arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly selling 686 fake passes for Navratri garba events across Ahmedabad and defrauding customers of around Rs 8 lakh. Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch, the main accused allegedly used ChatGPT

The three-day Basohli Utsav 2026 commenced on October 19 with cultural programmes, a cartoon workshop, traditional Santholia matches and a JammuBasohli bike ride to promote the region's rich heritage, artistic traditions, tourism potential and the message of a drug-free society. The festival will continue until October 21.

The 99.9 per cent pure metal gained Rs 400 to Rs 1,50,300 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes, from Friday's closing level of Rs 1,49,900 per 10 grams, according to local traders. Silver remained steady for the second straight session at Rs 2.15 lakh per kilogram.

Disha, who was in Jamnagar for the grand Navratri celebrations, was seen performing on stage to the popular track Nagada Sang Dhol. Videos from the event show the actress dancing to the energetic song moments before Tiger Shroff's firing incident in Mumbai.

Sensex crashes 876 points to 73,852.90, Nifty ends at 22,888.95 as banking stocks, weak global cues and high crude prices erase nearly Rs 5 lakh crore of investor wealth.