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INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Farooq Abdullah, arrived at Delhis Ramlila Maidan to spearhead the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao protest march. Thousands of supporters converged on the national capital to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities and mass voter deletions.

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the Election Commission of helping the BJP and alleged that attempts were being made to undermine Indias free and fair electoral system. Speaking at a protest at Delhis Ramlila Maidan, he demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and said several complaints against him were being examined by the Vigilance Department.

NDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav head toward Ramlila ground in an open-top bus as enthusiastic party workers crowd the vehicle. Watch the live scenes from Delhi.

Mysuru City Corporation had set a target of collecting 286.72 crore in property tax during 2026-27

Union Minister Nadda alleged that the protest was part of a well-thought-out conspiracy to surrender democracy to anarchy and disorder

The Indian tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from security personnel and the Nepali guide accompanying them, says an official

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran dismissed four appeals filed by Chetan and Nitin Sabharwal, while upholding income tax reassessment notices issued for assessment years 2008-09 and 2009-10

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, on Saturday, accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy emanating from Afghan soil and instead shifting blame on Islamabad for the deterioration in bilateral ties

Arab-majority parties made major gains in elections, fuelled by anger over rhetoric targeting the community from Mr. Netanyahus hard-right government, but opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot has not decided whether to seek a coalition with them

Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16% to over 1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42% to 72,246 crore

The Minister said that the medical team at Manipal Hospital stabilised the girls condition with blood transfusions and supportive treatment

Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter

With the addition of these POCSO Act courts, there will be 52 special courts across 47 police districts

Flavio Bolsonaros decision to go to the U.S. followed a ruling by a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice to revoke his passport shortly after his loss, as the candidate faces a pair of federal money-laundering probes in Brazil and police there considered him a flight risk

The President said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had already decimated Irans military and nuclear programme

The system is likely to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of Bengal on November 2

Under the plan, fodder seeds will be supplied through Mahabeej and other agencies for the Rabi season, while cultivation of low-water-requirement crops such as maize, jowar and bajra will be encouraged

Speaking at the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan today, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan shared the alliances key demands. The opposition gathered to protest the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Their main demands are an immediate halt to the voter list revision and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, emphasizing the need for fair elections and accountability.

An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the blaze

Air Chief Marshal Dixit outlined his core focus areas under the acronym VAYU, defining his vision as Vigilance and operational readiness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), Yukti (tactical innovation), and Unity of effort across the tri-services.

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections, for which elaborate arrangements were made, including the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones at places where clashes are anticipated

Six States celebrating Foundation Day on November 1 are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam

The incident happened around midnight near the orchard belonging to Madhusudhan Reddy, where three cars, ten motorcycles and a tractor were fully burnt

According to booth-level officials, voter turnout was thin between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., with only a handful of people visiting several polling stations during the first hour

The director was cremated at the Versova Cremation Ground near Yari Road Junction in Mumbai. His last rites were attended by family, friends and several members of the film fraternity

Both the Independent candidates, significantly, had defeated the ruling alliance partner Janata Dal-United candidates from their respective constituencies

Heres what to know about the INDIA bloc mega rally in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

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On Saturday (October 31, 2026), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged attendees of the INDIA blocs Sunday Chalo Dilli rally to support local businesses by shopping for upcoming festivals like Deepavali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj. The appeal came amid concerns from central Delhi traders regarding potential disruptions to foot traffic from the expected crowds.

More than 167 companies interviewed 4,214 candidates at the fair. Besides those selected for employment, as many as 163 candidates qualified for the second round of selection

Fishermen leaders have condemned the incident and urged the governments to get them released at the earliest

Many supporters arrived in Delhi, while several others had reached the national capital on October 31, 2026 or earlier as parties mobilised their cadres from different states for the protest

Officials overseeing the polling said residents of neighbouring habitations accounted for most of the early turnout, while voters from apartment complexes in the vicinity were yet to turn up in significant numbers

The facilities, constructed with financial assistance under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), have a combined storage capacity of 7,000 tonnes

The Education Department has made arrangements to ensure ongoing support, allowing students to focus on their studies without any sense of fear

From a village in Haryana to the pinnacle of international wrestling, Manisha Bhanwala scripted history in Kazakhstan, becoming Indias first woman world champion

In a post on Instagram featuring the inspiring and energetic song Thaan Liya from the Bollywood movie Dasvi as background music, Mr. Modi highlighted that the historic drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities

Voters turned up in large numbers at polling stations in Chittoor, showing keen interest in choosing their municipal representatives. In Annamayya district, the response was moderate, while polling centres in Sri Sathya Sai district witnessed a relatively slow flow of voters

Supporters have started to gather at Delhis Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA blocs November 1 Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The INDIA bloc is protesting the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, alleging irregularities and the risk of eligible voters being excluded. The Opposition has accused the poll body of failing to ensure electoral transparency and is demanding accountability from the CEC.

As many as 229 polling stations have been set up across 62 divisions in the Fort City.

India has an unassailable 3-1 lead, but the World champions would certainly not want to sign off with a defeat after dominating the early part of the five-match series

Misri also recalled that he faced a major challenge during his posting in China as Ambassador, when India and China had an unprecedented confrontation in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley

The former Supreme Court judge on delays in clearing collegium recommendations and the need for reform

Israels Arab parties made historic gains in elections but uncertainty remains whether the opposition bloc would join hands with them to form a government

Delhi will enforce strict winter pollution curbs from November 1, including vehicle bans, construction halts, doubled parking fees, and a 50 per cent office attendance cap.

Serbias student protesters, who built a blockade movement against corruption and political establishment, brought down the government of Aleksandar Vui