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  India slams JD Vance over H1-B visa remarks as 'deeply offensive', flags US immigrants history

  October 09, 2026 13:46 IST

  Reacting to JD Vance's remarks referring to Indian immigrant workers as "indentured servants", the MEA said the history of the US itself has been shaped by generations of immigrants whose labour, enterprise and innovation have contributed to its growth and prosperity.

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  Delhi Police denies permission to CJP for October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, cites 'short notice'

  October 09, 2026 12:46 IST

  Delhi Police has denied permission for the Cockroach Janta Party's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, citing short notice, previous non-compliance and security concerns. Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is also in force in the New Delhi region.

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  Thattanchavady Bypoll Result: AINRC's Ashok Anand wins by 8,482 votes, doubles CM Rangasamy's margin

  October 09, 2026 11:55 IST

  AINRC candidate Ashok Anand has won the Thattanchavady Assembly bypoll in Puducherry by 8,482 votes, defeating Congress candidate E Vinayagam. Anand secured 13,358 votes, nearly doubling Chief Minister N Rangasamy's winning margin in the constituency during the April 2026 Assembly election.

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  Who is Gaurav Yadav? 1992-batch IPS officer appointed regular Punjab DGP after four years

  October 09, 2026 11:44 IST

  Punjab has appointed 1992-batch IPS officer Gaurav Yadav as its regular DGP after four years of him serving as acting police chief. Yadav, who has led the Punjab Police since July 2022, will have a minimum tenure of two years.

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  Kerala High Court orders FIR against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL bribery case

  October 09, 2026 11:15 IST

  The Kerala High Court has ordered an FIR and a probe under the Prevention of Corruption Act against former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena and her husband. The case concerns ED allegations that CMRL paid Rs 3.28 crore to Veena's company without receiving services in return.

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  INDIA bloc protest highlights: Rahul says Opposition leaders will go to SC on Monday to meet CJI

  October 09, 2026 21:58 IST

  Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi along with Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai and CPI (M) MP MA Baby and others met President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and handed over the memorandum on 'vote chori' issue.

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  Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Result: BJP's Devasish Sharma wins by 1,42, 224 votes over AIUDF's Badruddin

  October 10, 2026 0:00 IST

  Fifteen candidates contested the elections, but the main contest was between BJP candidate Devashis Sharma, a former IAS officer, Congress candidate and former MLA Sibamoni Bora and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal.

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  Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Result highlights: BJP's Devasish Sharma wins by 1,42,224 votes

  October 10, 2026 0:04 IST

  In Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, the contest was triangular among BJP candidate Devashis Sharma, a former IAS officer; Congress candidate and former MLA Sibamoni Bora; and All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal.

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  Thattanchavady Bypoll Result: AINRC's Ashok Anand defeats Congress' E Vinayagam by 8,482 votes

  October 09, 2026 11:19 IST

  AINRC candidate Ashok Anand has won the Thattanchavady Assembly bypoll in Puducherry, defeating Congress rival E Vinayagam by 8,482 votes. The seat fell vacant after Chief Minister N Rangasamy retained Mangalam following the April Assembly election.

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  Bypoll Results highlights: BJP wins Nandigram, Rejinagar, Nagaon; Vijay's TVK sweeps Tamil Nadu

  October 10, 2026 0:05 IST

  The BJP registered a sweeping victory to retain the Nandigram constituency. BJP's Hasin Rani Rath, mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's former aide Chandranath Rath, defeated her nearest rival and Congress leader Milan Pradhan by a margin of 122,753 votes or 75 per cent of the vote share.

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  Protecting Constitution, democracy is the responsibility of every Indian: Rahul Gandhi

  October 08, 2026 23:18 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said the matter is serious and it is from the last 10-15 years. "India's democracy, its democratic functioning, its Constitution have been damaged and destroyed,” he added.

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  CAPF Act comes into force days before SC special hearing, sets rules for officer posts, deputation

  October 08, 2026 22:53 IST

  Top command postings in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) will now be governed by explicit statutory law, with the Act coming into effect from today.

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  India urges nationals in Saudi Arabia to stay alert after ballistic missile strike on Riyadh airport

  October 08, 2026 23:40 IST

  Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have said that they had launched a ballistic missile at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and renewed their warning that they could force Saudi airspace to close.

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  Air India, Air India Express suspend flights to Riyadh after Houthi claim of strike in Saudi

  October 08, 2026 23:39 IST

  Passengers who booked tickets on these flights have been advised to contact the respective airlines' customer service centres for further updates and alternative travel arrangements. The cancellations came amid reports of explosions in Riyadh, including a blast at King Khalid International Airport.

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  Over 5,000 passengers missed trains due to traffic jams during Congress' protest: Sources

  October 08, 2026 23:40 IST

  INDIA bloc leaders, including Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, continued their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday as they reached Raj Ghat to stage a sit-in protest.

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  Delhi Police registers FIR to identify people behind violence during July 20 CJP protest

  October 08, 2026 17:56 IST

  The FIR comes two days ahead of another CJP protest announced to be held at Jantar Mantar, this time to press for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR exercise.

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  'When the ballot loses meaning, the street gains it': 42 ex-judges write open letter defending ECI

  October 08, 2026 23:41 IST

  Forty two retired judges have issued an open letter warning against what they described as attempts to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary and other constitutional institutions. Defending electoral-roll revision as a lawful exercise, they questioned unsupported "vote theft" claims.

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  OPINION | Why do people elect Modi again and again?

  October 08, 2026 17:20 IST

  How did Modi manage to remain in power for 25 years? What is the secret behind his electoral successes? If opposition leaders want to know the secret, they should first watch how much work he does, and in what manner, to know how Modi is different from others.

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  Targeting civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable: India condemns attacks on Saudi airports

  October 08, 2026 16:13 IST

  Saudi authorities said three people have been killed in attacks reportedly carried out by Houthi militants over the last two days on Abha international airport and King Khalid airport.

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  CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security strengthened amid protests over SIR

  October 08, 2026 23:40 IST

  Kumar is already protected under the Z+ security category, the second-highest level of security cover in the country. The only higher category is the Special Protection Group (SPG) protection extended to the Prime Minister and his immediate family.

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  Kashmiri Muslim man alleges assault by Congress workers in Delhi over criticising Rahul Gandhi

  October 08, 2026 14:42 IST

  A Kashmiri Muslim man, identified as Fahim Nazir, has alleged that he was beaten by Congress workers and supporters after he criticised over his 'vote chori' allegations and criticism of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the nationwide SIR drive.

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  Delhi anti-CEC protest: BJP claims Rahul Gandhi pushed one woman cop, Priyanka elbowed another

  October 08, 2026 14:19 IST

  BJP Social Media Co-Convenor Arun Yadav slammed Priyanka Gandhi for her action. He said at X, "When politics crosses every line: Priyanka Gandhi appears to elbow a woman police officer. Shameful scenes from the Congress camp."

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  'I face an exam every week in Aap Ki Adalat': Rajat Sharma at AIIMS Delhi's Mental Health Festival

  October 08, 2026 13:03 IST

  During his interaction with a gathering during the 13th edition of the Mental Health Festival, Rajat Sharma recalled his interactions with several guests at the 'Aap Ki Adalat'.

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  Exclusive visuals: Su-30 MKI armed with BrahMos showcased at Hindon Air Base on Air Force Day

  October 08, 2026 13:04 IST

  The BrahMos missile carried by the Su-30 MKI boasts of a range of around 400 km, providing the fighter aircraft its fitted with a long-range precision-strike option.

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  Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka booked by Delhi Police for 'assaulting', 'obstructing' cops during protest

  October 08, 2026 12:22 IST

  The FIR also names several other Congress leaders and party workers who took part in the protest. The case was registered over incidents reported during the demonstration, and police are currently examining the allegations and the role of those involved, sources said.

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  IAF chief recalls Operation Sindoor, says world saw India's 'destructive power' firsthand

  October 08, 2026 10:30 IST

  Speaking on the 94th Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindan air base, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh recalled the success of Indian Air Force during last year's Operation Sindoor and said the entire world saw India's "destructive power" firsthand.

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  'Baseless and misconceived': Centre rebuts Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' claim on internet framework

  October 08, 2026 10:05 IST

  The Ministry of Communications said Starlink's approval to provide satellite internet services in India is currently pending and remarks made by Elon Musk were "baseless and misconceived".

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  INDIA bloc protests at Rajghat for 3rd day against CEC, BJP attacks Rahul Gandhi | Highlights

  October 08, 2026 20:16 IST

  I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders held a third consecutive day of protests at Rajghat over alleged SIR irregularities, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. The BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi, questioning his trust in the Supreme Court and accusing him of creating a democratic deficit.