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Amit Shah speaks to CM Adhikari, postpones event in Bengal due to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede
India | Oct 17, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTAmit Shah extended condolences over the casualties in the incident and also said the administration is making arrangements for the best possible medical treatment for the injured.
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Kolkata Durga Puja pandal collapse leaves 17 dead, 35 devotees injured, panic at site
Kolkata | Oct 17, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTThose affected have been rescued and admitted to Calcutta Medical College Hospital. The incident has caused significant chaos among the Puja organisers. West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal visited the hospitalised injured at Calcutta Medical College and Hospital.
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One dead, four injured as militants launch gun attack in Manipur's Kamjong
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTMore than 50 people have been killed and dozens of houses burnt following clashes between Kuki and Naga tribes in the state since February. The violence has affected Tamenglong, Kamjong, Ukhrul, Noney and Kangpokpi districts.
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Plea filed in SEM court seeking release of Saurabh Das, Ashutosh Ranka; hearing likely on Sunday
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTAshutosh Ranka, Saurabh Das, Abhijeet Dipke were taken into preventive custody ahead of a planned protest and produced before a special executive magistrate's court at the Delhi Cantonment police station. And they were released after furnishing surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each.
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HPEC, formed by SC, launches portal to investigate violence during Jantar Mantar protest
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTThe HPEC will investigate all issues outlined in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the Supreme Court’s order dated August 18, 2026, and paragraph 5(i) of the order dated September 10, 2026.
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Delhi Police allows Congress to hold rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, issues NOC
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTDeputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Rohit Rajbir Singh said, "The Indian National Congress (INC) has planned a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1 and had approached the Delhi Police for the requisite NOC. The NOC for holding the rally at the designated protest site has been issued,"
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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail by Delhi court, directed to furnish bond
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:10 AM ISTThe bail has been granted upon a 'peace bond', with conditions set by the court. The bail is secured by a surety bond of Rs 50,000.
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Air India, Air India Express cancel flights to Saudi till Oct 24 due to regional tensions
India | Oct 17, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTApart from Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and Akasa Air earlier this week also announced the cancellation of their services to Saudi Arabian cities.
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SC rejects age-based ban on internet access, says children enjoy fundamental right to access it
India | Oct 18, 2026, 12:09 AM ISTA Supreme Court bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran suggested that instead of completely restricting children from using the internet, their online safety should be strengthened by implementing measures like a "child mode" for social media accounts.
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LK Advani, veteran BJP leader, admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital due to chest infection
India | Oct 16, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTLK Advani was brought in to the hospital due to chest infection around 7.30 pm and is undergoing treatment at the pulmonary department.
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Tesla's 'flying car' claims under fire as expert says cars cannot fly like rockets
Business | Oct 16, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTAutomobile expert Tutu Dhawan questioned Tesla's video, saying that while it may be good for entertainment and advertising, it doesn't seem possible in real life.
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Three coaches of goods train derail in Punjab's Bathinda, rail traffic disrupted for long hours
India | Oct 16, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTSoon after the incident, the railway officials and staff reached the spot and launched restoration works, with the derailed coaches removed and affected tracks inspected, before normal train operations could resume.
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CJP protest: Dipke taken to Jafarpur Kalan police station, 150 protesters detained | 10 points
India | Oct 16, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTWhile Dipke was picked up from his residence in Jhandewalan, Bora was detained at Mandi House. Notably, the detentions of the two leaders triggered scenes of jostling among crowds, camera crews and security personnel.
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Drugs worth Rs 15.87 crore seized, 72 cases registered, 61 accused arrested in two days in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2026, 08:38 PM ISTOver these two days, the police registered 72 cases and arrested 61 individuals in connection with offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
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IAS 'abuse' row in J-K: JKAS association calls for pen-down strike; LG, CM Omar Abdullah order probe
Jammu And Kashmir | Oct 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe interim committee of the JKAS Association has decided to hold a one-day 'pen-down' strike to protest the alleged humiliation of a female JKAS officer during an official meeting on October 14.
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Anand Dubey joins Shiv Sena in presence of Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in Thane
Maharashtra | Oct 16, 2026, 06:09 PM ISTAnand Dubey, known as one of the party’s Hindi-speaking faces in Maharashtra, resigned from the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit, according to information received earlier this week.
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Abhijeet Dipke, Neha Bora taken into custody by Delhi Police ahead of 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march
India | Oct 16, 2026, 05:46 PM ISTCJP has called for ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest at Central Park in Connaught Place today. Section 163 is in effect in Connaught Place and no permission has been granted by the NDMC for the Tiranga Yatra
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CJP protests: Traders express concern over losses, seek PM Modi's help to protect their interests
India | Oct 16, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTThe trade organisations that have written the letter to PM Modi include Automotive Parts Merchants Association, Readymade Garments and Cloth Dealers Welfare Association and Federation Lajpat Nagar Traders Association.
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Meerut woman, boyfriend get death penalty for killing husband, staging it as snakebite
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 16, 2026, 03:51 PM ISTThe hearing on sentencing in the Amit Kashyap murder case concluded in the ADJ-12 court. Accused Ravita and Amardeep appeared via video conference from jail. Ravita told the judge that she would accept whatever punishment was awarded and respect the law.
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Two killed, six injured as Houthi forces attack Yemen's Al-Maashiq presidential palace in Aden
World | Oct 15, 2026, 11:13 PM ISTHouthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree claimed that the group had targeted Saudi Aramco facilities and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones.