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  IndiGo flight hit by lightning at 17,000 feet, aircraft's nose damaged, plane lands in Lucknow

  October 07, 2026 23:58 IST

  The lightning strike prompted an emergency landing at Lucknow airport and all passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported in the incident.

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  Congress to observe 'Black Day' today, vows to continue fight untill Gyanesh Kumar resigns

  October 08, 2026 0:01 IST

  The Congress said all Provincial Congress Committees (PCCs), District Congress Committees (DCCs) and Block Congress Committees (BCCs) are directed to organise widespread protests at state, district and division levels on October 8.

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  PM Modi meets BJP stalwart LK Advani, seeks his blessings on completing 25 years as head of govt

  October 07, 2026 21:01 IST

  PM Modi said LK Advani's decades of public service and contribution to national life have left a lasting imprint and he has played a pivotal role in strengthening India's progress.

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  'Won't stop till Gyanesh Kumar resigns': Rahul Gandhi vows to continue protest despite detention

  October 07, 2026 19:52 IST

  Rahul Gandhi, along with other opposition MPs and leaders, wanted to protest at Jantar Mantar against CEC Kumar and highlight the issue of 'vote chori', but were stopped by the police near the Shangri-La hotel.

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  Odisha bandh today: Will school, colleges remain closed? Check what's open, what's shut

  October 08, 2026 0:01 IST

  Even as there is no specific government order for school closures in the state, several private institutes and colleges have advised online classes or delayed openings to ensure student safety amids expected roadblocks during the bandh.

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  Permission must be sought 10 days before protest: Delhi Police amid INDIA bloc stir at Jantar Mantar

  October 07, 2026 23:55 IST

  Delhi Police has maintained that Jantar Mantar remains an authorised site for peaceful and approved demonstrations, but stressed that such protests are subject to prior permission and the prescribed crowd limit.

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  'Will not move from here': Priyanka Gandhi lies down on road near Jantar Mantar amid Oppn protest

  October 07, 2026 20:09 IST

  The Opposition intensified its confrontation with the Election Commission in Delhi as Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, along with I.N.D.I.A bloc MPs, headed for a Jantar Mantar protest over "vote chori". Priyanka Gandhi lay on the road after police stopped their buses.

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  Rahul, Priyanka released shortly after being detained while going for protest at Jantar Mantar

  October 07, 2026 23:59 IST

  Delhi Police personnel also removed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from the site near Jantar Mantar, where the INDIA bloc MPs have been stopped from going ahead to the protest site. The MPs are now being detained by the police.

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  Commotion between INDIA bloc MPs, police; leaders allege they were beaten, stopped from protest

  October 07, 2026 18:11 IST

  Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc decided to hold a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar to raise the issue of 'vote chori' and seek the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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  OPINION | Why Congress lost polls? Vote Chori or Kaam Chori?

  October 07, 2026 17:14 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's repeated protests against the Election Commission, including demands to meet CEC Gyanesh Kumar, are being seen as a political strategy to blame 'vote chori' for Congress' electoral defeats and divert attention from the real reasons behind its losses.

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  'Remarkable resolve': Political leaders congratulate PM Modi for 25 years in public service

  October 07, 2026 17:10 IST

  Various political leaders including, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, showered praises on PM Modi and credited his leadership with driving inclusive development and transforming the country across multiple sectors.

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  Rahul Gandhi, Opposition MPs announce Jantar Mantar protest, say Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign

  October 07, 2026 17:09 IST

  The opposition parties are also holding parallel protests across states with the Congress signalling that the face-off will continue till the CEC resigns.

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  New rules for tourists going to Kainchi Dham, Nainital: No entry without registration, prior booking

  October 07, 2026 13:14 IST

  Authorities in Uttarakhand are tightening crowd-control measures at Kainchi Dham after over 50,000 visitors arrived during the previous weekend. The administration is considering mandatory registration and a daily visitor limit of 20,000-25,000.

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  Tejas Mk1A gets a major boost as HAL receives 4 more GE F404 engines, total deliveries reach 14

  October 07, 2026 12:15 IST

  In a statement, GE Aerospace said, "GE Aerospace shipped four F404–IN20 engines in September 2026. We remain focused on delivering the engines needed to power India's Tejas indigenous fighter jets."

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  PM Modi affirms 'Viksit Bharat' pledge on completing 25 years of service with 'we will do it' mantra

  October 07, 2026 23:57 IST

  PM Modi described his experience as a national asset and credited swayamsevaks and karyakartas for their commitment to serving the country. He also paid tribute to India’s democracy and Constitution and prayed for the strength to continue serving the nation with greater energy.

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  CM Pushkar Singh Dhami prays in Uttarkashi to mark PM Modi's completion of 25 years in public servic

  October 07, 2026 11:16 IST

  Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami prayed for PM Modi’s good health, long life and continued success, and praised his contribution to national service, public welfare and India’s development.

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  PM Modi offers prayers at Delhi's Sri Vinayaka Mandir as he completes 25 years in public life

  October 07, 2026 9:23 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sri Vinayaka Mandir in New Delhi as he completed 25 years in public life. He performed rituals at the temple and sought Lord Ganesha's blessings for the happiness, prosperity and good health of people across the country.

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  IMD weather alert: Rain, thunderstorms likely in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern UP and West Bengal

  October 07, 2026 8:03 IST

  The IMD has issued a fresh weather alert for several parts of India, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds expected in multiple states. Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Odisha are among the areas likely to see unsettled weather.

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  India is not threatening to any major powers the way China is: Ex-Singapore minister's big remark

  October 06, 2026 23:21 IST

  Singapore's former foreign minister George Yeo said India's diversity, geography and centuries of cultural exchange give foreigners a sense of comfort and familiarity that they may not experience in China. Yeo highlighted India's strategic and economic advantages amid growing global uncertainty.

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  Union Cabinet passes resolution to congratulate PM Modi on 25 years of unbroken leadership

  October 06, 2026 23:19 IST

  Three overwhelming mandates in Gujarat and support in three successive Lok Sabha elections reflect the enduring trust that public have reposed in PM Narendra Modi, an officially release said.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 hits Uttarakhand, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

  October 06, 2026 23:26 IST

  Earthquake tremors were felt in parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday. Further details about the intensity of tremors felt in Delhi-NCR and any reports of damage or casualties were awaited.

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  No political party formally sought appointment through authorised representatives till 4 pm, says EC

  October 06, 2026 23:26 IST

  The Election Commission prescribed a procedure for meetings with political parties and said all political parties have been informed of this and they follow the same procedure.

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  CBI raids Punjab's CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office, AAP hits back at BJP amid poll preparations

  October 06, 2026 21:01 IST

  The CBI conducted a raid at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh as part of an investigation into an alleged cash-for-posting and tender corruption case. Mann accused the BJP of using central agencies to target his government.

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  Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi released shortly after being detained during protest at Akashvani Bhawan

  October 06, 2026 23:34 IST

  Other Congress MPs, including KC Venugopal and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, were also released after being detained by Delhi Police.

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  Yogita Bhayana, AANA demand two-day special Parliament session on women's safety

  October 06, 2026 20:01 IST

  The concerns raised during the consultations were presented alongside recommendations based on PARI's seven years of sustained advocacy and its grassroots work with survivors, children, educational institutions, workplaces and communities.

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  'No meeting request received': EC as Rahul Gandhi, INDIA bloc leaders protest near poll body office

  October 06, 2026 18:51 IST

  Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, led the protest march from Parliament towards the Election Commission of India (ECI) office, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar earlier in the day.

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  Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named new Indian Air Force chief, succeeds Amar Preet Singh

  October 06, 2026 23:42 IST

  Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force. An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, he has more than 3,500 hours of flying experience and has flown aircraft including Tejas, Mirage-2000, Jaguar and various MiG variants.

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  OPINION | Why is opposition reluctant to praise Captain Smit Machchar?

  October 06, 2026 18:35 IST

  Fresh disclosures reveal terror plans by flydubai co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami to crash a plane near Tel Aviv. Captain Smit Machchar thwarted the attack and saved 180 lives, earning global praise, while political silence in India over his bravery has sparked criticism.