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Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, arrives in Mumbai, set to meet S Jaishankar
India | Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to India. His itinerary includes talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, discussions on trade and energy security, and a planned visit to the Reliance Industries refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
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PM Modi likely to attend Dussehra event at Delhi's IP Extension: 2,500 personnel to be deployed
India | Oct 20, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTAround 2,500 security personnel will be deployed at Delhi's IP Extension Utsav Ground as PM Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra event on Tuesday evening. A three-layer security arrangement, drone surveillance and traffic diversions from 5 pm to 8 pm are planned.
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Tiger Shroff case: Accused Rehan's mother claims son was taken from home, suspects he was drugged
India | Oct 20, 2026, 01:05 PM ISTThe mother of Rehan, one of the three accused in the Tiger Shroff firing case, claims her son was lured with a welding job offer and trapped. She says he was taken from home.
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Mumbai: 3 children among 9 injured in fire at 13-storey building in Kurla
Maharashtra | Oct 20, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTNine people, including three children, were injured after a fire broke out in an electrical duct at a 13-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kurla West early Tuesday. Eight residents suffered suffocation, while the injured were reported to be stable.
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Tiger Shroff's attackers planned to flee to Canada via Nepal, Anil Pandit planned escape route
India | Oct 20, 2026, 11:43 AM ISTThe Tiger Shroff shooting probe has revealed an alleged escape plan involving Jaipur, Delhi and Nepal. Mumbai Police are examining CCTV footage, suspected reconnaissance at a football ground and the recovery of five empty cartridge cases and two live rounds.
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Tiger Shroff shooting case: Anil Pandit promised accused Rs 34,000, jobs abroad
India | Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTFresh details have emerged in the Tiger Shroff shooting case, with an alleged Rs 34,000 contract and promises of jobs abroad. The three accused remain in Kota as investigators probe the suspected handler, weapon deliveries and their alleged links to another attack.
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Dussehra and Durga Puja in Delhi: Check roads likely to face heavy traffic and diversions
Delhi | Oct 20, 2026, 09:02 AM ISTHeading out for Dussehra or Durga Puja in Delhi? The traffic police has warned of congestion and possible diversions on major East Delhi roads, while restrictions are expected around C.R. Park and Greater Kailash-II. Check affected routes, parking rules and travel advice before leaving.
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After Kolkata stampede kills 19, doctors to be deployed at five major Durga Puja pandals
West Bengal | Oct 20, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTThe West Bengal Health Department has cancelled staff leave and ordered doctors to be deployed at five major Kolkata Durga Puja pandals after a stampede killed 19 people and injured 25. Hospitals have also been told to keep emergency services ready.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels kill 53 soldiers in missile strike as Saudi Arabia faces fresh attacks
World | Oct 20, 2026, 06:58 AM ISTAn Iranian-backed Houthi missile attack on a military camp in Yemen's Shabwa province killed at least 53 soldiers and injured around 200 recruits. The escalation comes as the rebels intensify attacks on Saudi Arabia and fighting spreads across the region.
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Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath unveils Swami Vivekananda Statue at UPPSC's Prayagraj campus
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 19, 2026, 04:43 PM ISTSupreme Court Justice Vikram Nath made a historic visit to UPPSC's Prayagraj campus, inaugurating Aditya Patanjali Yogpeetham and unveiling a grand statue of Swami Vivekananda. He emphasised that merit, evidence and transparency must guide judicial decisions and public recruitment.
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VETO unveils 'VETO Sports Carnival', brings 300+ hours of live sports to Indian audiences
Other Sports | Oct 19, 2026, 02:59 PM ISTSubscription-free OTT platform expands its sports portfolio across cricket, football, weightlifting and tennis, strengthening its live sports proposition for Indian households.
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Delhi Police registers NCR over 'threat' to magistrate amid Saurav Das, Ashutosh's bail hearing
Delhi | Oct 19, 2026, 01:40 PM ISTDelhi Police have registered a non-cognisable report against unidentified persons over an alleged threat to a magistrate during the bail hearing of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The party has also alleged delays in their release and the rejection of bail sureties.
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Netanyahu warns of 'hostile' future US President, seeks new alliances with India, Latin America
World | Oct 19, 2026, 12:07 PM ISTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could be hostile to Israel, calling for stronger alliances with India and Latin American countries. His remarks came ahead of Israel's October 27 election and drew criticism from challenger Gadi Eisenkot.
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'Every country has complex factors': Rubio says US 'close to finalising' trade deal with India
World | Oct 19, 2026, 11:15 AM ISTUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US-India trade deal is close to finalisation ahead of his Mumbai visit to meet S Jaishankar. He also discusses Russian oil sanctions, global energy supplies and the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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Rent dispute turns fatal in Bengaluru, lawyer shot dead by tenants
Crime | Oct 19, 2026, 10:58 AM ISTA 42-year-old lawyer was allegedly shot dead by two tenants over a rent dispute in Bengaluru's Whitefield area. The accused, who reportedly worked as Swiggy delivery agents, fled after the shooting as police launched a search operation.
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Macron vows 'uncompromising' action against rioters as France faces widespread violence
World | Oct 19, 2026, 10:17 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has vowed strict legal action against rioters following widespread violence and looting across France. He also announced measures to address rising fuel prices, ease cost-of-living pressures and support businesses affected by the unrest.
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Madhya Pradesh patwari dies by suicide, bodies of two sons found in car near railway station
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 19, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTA patwari allegedly died by suicide after jumping in front of a train near Pipariya railway station in Madhya Pradesh. Hours later, the bodies of his two sons were found inside a locked car. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Eknath Shinde meets Tiger Shroff after Mumbai firing incident, vows to 'end to this hooliganism'
Maharashtra | Oct 19, 2026, 06:26 AM ISTMaharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde met Tiger Shroff after unidentified individuals opened fire in Mumbai. Shinde condemned the incident, assured the actor's family of state support and said threats against public figures would not be tolerated.
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Govt issues advisory to Meta, asks for content overhaul on Facebook and Instagram
India | Oct 19, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTMeta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has been asked by the government for a complete content overhaul, in hopes of preventing the disproportionate exposure of users to a single or limited set of narratives on their apps.
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Uttarakhand Industry Secretary dismisses misleading reports on Investors Summit, says data in public
India | Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 PM ISTSecretary Industries and Secretary to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the government's investment process is transparent, with complete project details available on the Industries Department and Single Window portals.