Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar becomes second batsman to breach 400-run mark in Ranji Trophy
The 29-year-old, who switched from Mumbai to Mizoram this season, joined an elite list as only the second batsman to score 400 in a Ranji Trophy innings.
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Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against leave India notice on Oct 26
Bombay High Court schedules October 26 hearing on actor Imran Khan's challenge to leave India notice issued after CJP protest participation.
IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Across South India, Issues Yellow Alert for 17 Tamil Nadu Districts
IMD predicts widespread rainfall across South India on October 20, with heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds prompting yellow alerts in 17 Tamil Nadu districts.
Downpour fails to deter Chennai exodus as 4.15 lakh depart in three days
Over 4.15 lakh passengers used transport services to exit Chennai between October 15 and 17 despite persistent heavy rainfall.
Kolkata Stampede Claims 19; CM Orders Safety Audit
Following a deadly Durga Puja stampede in Kolkata that killed 19 people, the Chief Minister has ordered a safety audit and high-level committee inspection
R Ashoka Demands Karnataka Clear Five-Month Pension for Disabled, Acid Attack Victims
R Ashoka urges Karnataka government to clear five‑month pension arrears for persons with disabilities and acid‑attack victims amid ongoing padayatra protests.
Punjab BJP Chief Wears Black Turban Demanding Justice for Slain Anti‑Drug Activist
Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon starts wearing a black turban until justice for murdered anti‑drug activist Parvinder Singh is delivered.
Kolkata Puja Stampede: Court Sends 7 Accused to 10-Day Police Custody
A Kolkata court remanded seven accused, including senior Puja committee officials, to 10 days of police custody in the Durga Puja stampede that killed 19.
Karnataka Issues Orange Alert Amid Northeast Monsoon Heavy Rain
Karnataka authorities issue orange weather alert as northeast monsoon brings heavy rainfall to Bengaluru and Mysuru
Kolkata Durga Puja Revives Bengal’s Sweet Heritage with Mishtanna Puran
Two Kolkata Durga Pujas spotlight mishti, with Mishtanna Puran tracing a millennium of Bengal’s sweet traditions.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 10 in Kidnapping of Jewellery Businessman over Property Dispute
Hyderabad businessman K Srinivas Rao kidnapped by gang posing as police over real estate dispute; ten arrested, ₹1.3 crore ransom paid.
JD(S) Delegation Meets New Karnataka Governor Sudha Yadav in Bengaluru
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and JD(S) lawmakers discussed governance with newly appointed Governor Sudha Yadav on Saturday.
Karnataka's Obbattu Sweet Traces Deep Cultural Roots in Festive Traditions
Deccan Herald explores the layered heritage of Karnataka's traditional obbattu flatbread, stuffed with jaggery and lentils.
US Secretary of State Rubio skips Delhi, visits Mumbai, Jamnagar, sparks debate
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Mumbai and Jamnagar, bypassing New Delhi, prompting criticism from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and a routine response from India's Ministry of External Affairs.
Gujarat’s Sakhi One Stop Centres Have Helped Over 53,000 Women Since 2017
Over 53,000 women in Gujarat have accessed help at Sakhi One Stop Centres since 2017, with shelter the most common service.
IASbaba Launches Daily UPSC Current Affairs Quiz for Oct 16 2026
IASbaba released its Oct 16 2026 daily UPSC current‑affairs quiz, sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express and PIB, available to paid subscribers.
AISA President Bora Freed, CJP Founder Dipke to Appear in SEM Court After Connaught Place Protest
AISA president Neha Bora released Saturday; CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court after Friday protest detention at Connaught Place.
Government Defends Jaishankar-Rubio Mumbai Summit, Rejects Opposition Charges
Government counters opposition criticism after Jaishankar-Rubio Mumbai summit, citing practice of hosting foreign leaders outside Delhi
NCC Cadets Sharpen Map‑Reading and Weapons Skills in Structured Youth Training
NCC cadets are honing navigation and firearms skills as part of the corps’ structured training that blends military drills with academic studies.
CK Wonder Kidz Hosts Navaratri Golu Celebration Featuring Chota Char Dham Theme
CK Wonder Kidz organized a nine-day Navaratri Golu celebration in Chennai themed around Chota Char Dham, combining spiritual heritage with cultural activities for children and parents.
MEA Defends Mumbai Meeting With Rubio As Established Practice
MEA says hosting foreign dignitaries outside New Delhi is standard, responding to Rahul Gandhi over Rubio's Mumbai meeting.
Actor‑politician Vijay’s TVK Aligns with INDIA Bloc in Chennai CEC Protest
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by C Joseph Vijay, has joined the INDIA bloc’s Chennai demonstration against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Man Arrested for Alleged Groping of Schoolgirl at Masjid Railway Station
A man has been arrested by Gujarat Rural Police after allegedly groping a schoolgirl at Masjid Railway Station in Mumbai on October 12.
Gold Prices Update: 22K and 24K Rates Vary Across Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai
Markets released 1‑gram 22K and 24K gold rates for Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai today, showing slight city‑wise price differences.
Ladakh talks inconclusive as Centre, local groups differ over elected body powers
MHA talks with Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance end without agreement on legislative powers and constitutional safeguards.
Supreme Court Upholds Bar on Reservation for Muslim Converts in Tamil Nadu
Supreme Court backs Madras High Court ruling blocking Tamil Nadu from granting reservation to Islam converts based on pre-conversion caste status.
BJP MLA Defends RR Colony Durga Puja, Citing Six Decades of Temple‑Based Celebrations
BJP MLA Alexander L. Hek defends RR Colony Durga Puja, saying it has been held for over 60 years within temple premises.
Deendayal Port Seeks Emergency Measures as 70 Vessels Wait 20-25 Days
Deendayal Port Authority proposes converting an oil jetty for rice loading to ease Kandla congestion as 70 vessels wait 20‑25 days.
Illinois Teen Arrested for Plot to Attack Hindu Temple in Aurora
A 19‑year‑old white supremacist from Illinois was arrested for planning a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora, stopped by a jammed rifle.
Bengaluru Under Yellow Alert as Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Loom Over City
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru ahead of heavy rain and thunderstorms expected through Thursday evening, affecting multiple districts.
Actor Imran Khan to Contest Mumbai Police Order to Exit India by Oct 28
US citizen and OCI holder actor Imran Khan will contest a Mumbai police notice ordering him to leave India by Oct 28, citing rights under the Immigration and Foreigners Act.
Nakul Dhull Reacts After Fight With Gullu Amid Mixed Reports on Bigg Boss 20 Status
Nakul Dhull reacted to a fight with Gullu (Kushal Tanwar) in Bigg Boss 20, as reports clash over his eviction status among viewers.
Mumbai Sachin Waze Opposes NIA Bail Appeal in Antilia, Hiran Cases
Sachin Waze opposes NIA bail appeal in Antilia explosives, Hiran murder case, saying gelatin sticks alone don't constitute a UAPA terrorist act.
Punjab Bandh Triggers Bank Holiday on Oct 15; Major Banks May Remain Closed
Punjab's 15 Oct bandh triggers a bank holiday; major banks advise customers to confirm branch operations and anticipate traffic disruptions.
Air India Frankfurt Flight Diverted After False Hijack Alert, Probe On
Air India flight from Frankfurt to Delhi diverted to Jaipur after a false hijack alert triggers official DGCA probe.
Jaishankar Meets Canadian FM Anita Anand in New Delhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand reviewed bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, education, energy and defence in New Delhi.
Delhi Police Detention Allegations: Protesters Claim Assault, Caged Vans and Withheld Medical Records
Protesters say Delhi police beat, kick and cage them in dark vans, confiscate phones and deny water, while hospitals and police withhold medico‑legal reports.
Rahul Gandhi Urges Evidence to Punish Delhi Crackdown Perpetrators
Rahul Gandhi urges public to submit evidence to hold accountable those behind the Delhi crackdown.
US Secretary Marco Rubio Heads to India Next Week for Energy Talks and Investment
US State Secretary Marco Rubio arrives in India next week to strengthen strategic ties, energy cooperation and investment with officials and business leaders in Mumbai and Jamnagar.
Rahul Gandhi Says Fight Continues; Amit Shah Warns of 2029 Defeat
Rahul Gandhi said the fight continues after an I.N.D.I.A Bloc meeting at his home, while Amit Shah warned the Opposition to brace for a 2029 defeat.
China Rejects India's Naming of 28 Strategic Ladakh Locations
China rejects India's decision to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh, calling the move illegal and invalid
INDIA Alliance Petitions Supreme Court Over Election Commission Challenges, 14 Errors Identified
The INDIA alliance has moved a petition to the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission. Fourteen errors were identified in the filing, and the court will only hear the case once these issues are resolved.
Goa Court Grants Bail to Luthra Brothers in Nightclub NOC Forgery Case
Court grants bail to Luthra Brothers in Goa nightclub forgery case
Sunrise Spices Revives Bengal’s Haathpaakha with Durga Puja Artisan Spotlight
Sunrise Spices partners with West Bengal’s Crafts Council to showcase the haathpaakha during Durga Puja, spotlighting artisans and reviving a cultural tradition.
Delhi Police De‑notifies Jantar Mantar Protest Site in Delhi
Delhi Police de‑notified Jantar Mantar, citing Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground and CBD Ground as alternative protest venues, sparking rights debate.
India A Excludes Rishabh Pant, Adds Kumar Kushagra for NZ A Series
Rishabh Pant ruled out of first two India A Tests vs New Zealand; Jharkhand wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra named replacement.
Pakistan imposes emergency rule in KP, giving Army Chief Asim Munir mineral control
Pakistan enforces emergency rule in KP, allowing Army Chief Asim Munir to oversee mineral resources amid political tension.
Apple India unveils festive AirPods 5 with rangoli engraving, adds online Rangoli creator
Apple India offers festive AirPods 5 with rangoli engraving and a new online Rangoli creator
48-Year-Old Dies After Alleged Assault by Retired IAS Officer Over Senior Seat on Delhi Metro
A 48-year-old man died on Oct 8 after a retired IAS officer and his son allegedly assaulted him over a senior-citizen seat dispute on a Delhi Metro train, police say.
BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of Pushing India Towards Anarchy and North-South Divide
BJP National Spokesperson Dr Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Rahul Gandhi of pushing India towards anarchy and creating a north‑south divide, alleging a foreign‑hand conspiracy.
Bengaluru Police Detain Suspect in Bar Killing Over Mobile Phone Dispute
Police arrested a man accused of killing a construction worker with a wooden stick after a heated argument over a pledged mobile phone at a southern Bengaluru bar.
Hyderabad Man Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack, Family Injured: Asaduddin Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi confirmed the death of Mohammad Yousuf Ali from Hyderabad in the Riyadh Airport attack, with his wife and children injured.
Indian Railways Opens 3,548 Graduate Posts Under NTPC–Graduate Category
Indian Railways opens 3,548 graduate posts under NTPC–Graduate, led by 2,750 Goods Train Manager roles; applications close November 6.
Abhijeet Dipke Says He Was Going Home After Grandmother's Death Amid Police Dispute
Abhijeet Dipke said he was heading home after his grandmother's death, while his family accused Delhi police of delaying his release and police said he declined travel assistance.
AISA slams Karnataka’s detention of SIR protesters, questions Congress’s protest stance
AISA denounced the Karnataka government’s detention of SIR demonstrators in Bengaluru, calling out a perceived gap between Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s protest rhetoric and state actions.
Youth Protests in Chennai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, 150 Detained
Youth protests in Chennai against CEC Gyanesh Kumar led to 150 detentions, prompting condemnation from DMK president M K Stalin and other leaders.
India Rebukes OHCHR, Calls Concerns Misplaced Interference in Internal Affairs
India dismissed OHCHR's remarks as misplaced, labeling them unwarranted interference in domestic affairs.
Punjab Speaker alleges Delhi police entered Gurdwara barefoot, shoes during CJP protest
Punjab speaker claims Delhi police entered Gurdwara Sri Bangla Sahib bare‑headed and in shoes during a CJP protest, violating the shrine’s sanctity and detaining young protesters.
Modi pledges full support to Manipur CM for restoring peace and normalcy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to discuss peace restoration and development support for the state.
Punjab High Court Refers Chief Secretary Contempt Case to Roster Bench
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has moved contempt proceedings involving the chief secretary to a roster bench following an unconditional apology from state counsel.