Students in India and France Protest Systemic Education Neglect
Students in India and France are protesting systemic issues and government neglect within the education sector.
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Kolkata Welcomes Durga With 10,000 Dhak Drums, 3,000 Drones at Mahalaya Celebrations
Kolkata's Mahalaya at Eden Gardens and Red Road drew 40,000 visitors with 10,000 dhaks, 1,000 conch shells, 3,000 drones, dances and lasers.
CJP, Students Pledge Daily Jantar Mantar Marches Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The CJP and student groups will march daily at Jantar Mantar until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns or is removed, amid claims of voter‑list tampering and mass detentions.
Rajnath Singh Stresses Tech Speed as Key to Future Military Power at Tarang Shakti-2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said future military power depends on speed of sensing, understanding, deciding and acting, speaking at Tarang Shakti-2026 in Jodhpur.
Employees’ Union Alliance Takes Early Lead in TGSRTC Union Polls
Employees’ Union alliance claims early lead in Telangana road transport union polls with 98% turnout after nearly a decade.
BJP Slams Congress Over Silence on Sexual Harassment Charges Against Manipur MP
Odisha BJP Mahila Morcha chief demands Congress respond to allegations against Manipur MP and JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.
Shashi Tharoor Critiques Delhi Curb, CJP Leaders Detained
Political leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized extensive curbs on protests in Delhi while condemning the detention of Central Justice of India leaders.
Kashi Ropeway Corridor to Feature Rooftop Art Showcasing Cultural Heritage
Paintings are being created on rooftops along the Kashi ropeway corridor to showcase the city's tourism, cuisine and crafts.
CJP Pushes Ahead with Jantar Mantar Rally as Delhi Police Block Permit
The Cockroach Janata Party staged a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation, even as police denied permission and imposed transport restrictions.
BJP's Devashish Sharma Wins Nagaon Bypoll by 1.42 Lakh Votes Over AIUDF's Ajmal
BJP candidate Devashish Sharma secures 7.14 lakh votes, defeating AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal by 1.42 lakh margin in Nagaon bypoll.
BJP MLA Hails Modi Govt's 'Zero Tolerance' on Terror at Udhampur Rangoli Event
Ranbir Singh Pathania addresses gathering at Ayesha International School in Udhampur after Rangoli competition, lauding PM Modi's leadership on security and development.
Juvenile Held in Delhi's Kishangarh After Speeding Luxury Car Kills Pedestrian
Delhi Police have apprehended a minor following a high-speed luxury car crash that claimed the life of a 45-year-old pedestrian in Kishangarh.
IAF Chief Signals Shift to Alternative Fighter Jets Amid AMCA Delays
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says IAF will assess other platforms due to AMCA program delays ahead of the 94th IAF Day.
Delhi Deploys 20,000 Security Personnel Ahead Of CJP Protest Against CEC
Over 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel deployed across Delhi ahead of Cockroach Janata Party's October 10 protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Indian Festive Celebrations Shift Toward Wellness and Intentional Indulgence
Modern Indian consumers are reshaping traditional festival habits by balancing social gatherings and indulgence with personal wellbeing and intentional choices.
Chennai OMR Road Sinkhole: Car Topples Amid Metro Construction
A car has been crushed by a cave-in on Chennai's OMR Road while metro construction continues.
Assam Tribal Woman, Himashree Boro, Found Dead in Andhra After Vanishing from Vivek Express
20-year-old Himashree Boro, a tribal woman from Assam, vanished from the Vivek Express en route to Guwahati and was later discovered dead in Andhra Pradesh.
Bengaluru Court Sends Suspended KPSC Chairman to ED Custody Till Oct 19
Special court in Bengaluru remands suspended KPSC chairman Shivashankarappa S Sahukar and member B V Geetha to ED custody over alleged 400 veterinary officer recruitment manipulation.
Four Dead, Eight Injured in Delhi Building Collapse in Seemapuri
A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi's New Seemapuri, killing four and injuring eight, with rescue operations ongoing.
BrahMos Wins Southeast Asian Buyers; Akash Secures Caucasus, Central Asian Contracts
India’s BrahMos maritime strike missile secures Southeast Asian customers, while Akash air‑defence system is sold to one Caucasus and two Central Asian nations.
Artist Ryan Michael Reframes Identity and Overlooked People in Australia
Indian-born artist Ryan Michael examines skin color and identity after moving to Australia at age 12, focusing his paintings on overlooked people.
Anushka Sharma Family Buys Three Mumbai Apartments Worth Rs 44.1 Crore
Anushka Sharma and parents acquire three apartments on Mumbai’s 24th floor, totaling Rs 44.1 crore.
Rahul, Priyanka Join INDIA Bloc Protest at Jantar Mantar After Police Block March
Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi joined the INDIA bloc's protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar after police blocked their march to Jantar Mantar, sparking clashes.
Safran Advances Aravalli Engine Model for AMCA MK‑2 as HAL Partnership Deepens
India and France deepen aviation ties as HAL and Safran Helicopter Engines, via SAFHAL JV, sign a contract to design, develop and produce the Aravalli engine for future military helicopters.
El Nino drives 13% monsoon shortfall, slashing water reserves and crops in India
India's 2026 southwest monsoon fell 13% short, depleting water stores and hurting agriculture, as a strengthening El Nino may also alter winter weather.
AAP Protest in Delhi Blocked by Police Over Alleged ECI SIR Vote Rigging
AAP leaders marched in Delhi demanding action after police stopped them from protesting alleged ECI vote theft.
NDA Allies Praise 25 Years of Stability and Continuity Under Modi
NDA constituents praise Narendra Modi's 25-year career, citing electoral success and ability to sustain diverse alliances as defining features.
NSA Doval Hosts Canada's David Morrison in Bilateral Security Dialogue
NSA Ajit Doval hosted Canadian Foreign Minister David Morrison during a bilateral security discussion, reviewing law enforcement cooperation and planning future collaboration.
Delhi Approves Rs 263 Crore Drain Plan for Kirari Sewage Crisis
Delhi approves Rs 263 crore drain plan for Kirari, where over 100 unauthorised colonies lack sewerage and the area sinks in sewage during monsoon.
Supreme Court tells Delhi Police to ensure women's safety at night
Top court directs preventive policing in Delhi-NCR after rise in sexual offences against women and minors.
PM Modi to Address Nation, Launch Gujarat Yatra Marking 25 Years in Public Office
PM Modi addresses nation Oct 7 as Gujarat BJP launches statewide yatra marking 25 years in public office; nationwide campaign concludes at Vadnagar and Varanasi.
Ladakh Becomes First UT to Complete Census Population Enumeration Ahead of 2027
Census authorities have concluded counting in snow-bound regions, making Ladakh the first Union Territory to finish population enumeration.
Rahul Gandhi climbs police barricades; several Opposition MPs detained
Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra breached police barricades in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Spurned Lover Stabs Woman in Maharashtra's Nanded; Accused Arrested
A woman was stabbed in Maharashtra's Nanded district; the accused has been arrested following an alleged assault rooted in unrequited love.
BJD joins opposition march in Delhi, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over SIR roll deletions
BJD will take part in a New Delhi march on Tuesday, protesting the Chief Election Commissioner’s handling of the Special Intensive Revision and the removal of millions of voter names.
Supreme Court Calls for Government Explanation on Voter Purge
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, pressed Prime Minister Modi’s government for answers after an advocate warned of nationwide unrest over an alleged illegal voter purge.
HT City Delhi Junction Live Event October 6 2026 Delhi Noida Gurugram
HT City Delhi Junction is scheduled for live viewing on October 6, 2026 across Delhi, Noida, and Gurugram.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr Ashok Kumar Lahiri Visits KISS University in Bhubaneswar
Dr Ashok Kumar Lahiri, Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, visited KISS University in Bhubaneswar, addressed students and called them the future of the nation.
UP Passport Offices Announce Special Drive on October 10 for First-Time Applicants
Uttar Pradesh passport authorities will host a special drive on October 10 for first-time applicants targeting overseas study and work opportunities.
SC says it never cleared Form 6 changes, asks who authorized them
Supreme Court says it never approved Form 6 electoral roll changes, questioning the Chief Election Commissioner’s unilateral actions in Goa and West Bengal.
MCD to Release ₹70 Crore for Uniforms and School Bags for 5.1 Lakh Delhi Students This Week
Delhi's MCD will start paying ₹70 crore to 5.1 lakh students for uniforms and school bags this week, each receiving ₹1,370 via DBT.
CJP warns of nationwide protest on Oct 10, cites threat of arrest of leaders
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke warns of a nationwide protest on Oct 10, saying arrests of leaders are likely but the UAPA threat will not deter them.
Pune Election Nominations Filed Amid Mahayuti Rebellion; Flydubai Co-Pilot Confesses
Flydubai co-pilot confesses to alleged crash plot; Pune election candidates file nominations amid internal Mahayuti dissent.
Fadnavis calls Thackeray cousins 'Ghajinis' over Mumbai protest march
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called Uddhav and Raj Thackeray “Ghajinis” after their joint Mumbai protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls.
Gujarat HC Hears Login Access Dispute in Debt Resolution Case
Gujarat High Court adjudicates a login access dispute involving debt resolution laws between Anand Chandubhai Thakkar and the Chief State Tax Commissioner.
Telangana Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy to Attend Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat
Telangana minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy to attend Chintan Shivir 2026 in Gujarat, meet Nitin Gadkari for road support.
Bengal BJP Highlights Extraordinary Response to Annapurna Yojana, Empowers 1.6 Crore Women
West Bengal BJP says Annapurna Yojana has drawn extraordinary public response, empowering over 1.6 crore women in five months.
Bhopal Police Offer ₹30k Reward for Caretaker in Ex-IAS Officer's Murder
Bhopal Police announce ₹30,000 reward for info on caretaker Varun Kumar, accused of murdering retired IAS officer Rakesh Agarwal on September 30.
Kolkata‑born Sharmila Sinha joins US Women’s Hall of Fame as second Indian inductee
Sharmila Mona Sinha, raised in Kolkata and former investment banker, becomes the second Indian woman inducted into the U.S. National Women’s Hall of Fame while leading Equality Now.
IAF Accelerates MK-2 Integration Amid MK-3 Development
Chief Air Marshal AP Singh confirms IAF pushing MK-2 integration and MK-3 prep
Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 Expected in India Early 2027 Launch
Royal Enfield is set to launch the Himalayan 750, a twin-cylinder adventure motorcycle, in India by early 2027, as its flagship model.
China Property Downturn Exposes Local Government Financing Cracks
East Asia Forum report details how property downturn reveals vulnerabilities in land-reliant local fiscal model, with debt servicing surging and provinces seeking central aid.
Ayodhya priests urge SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to seek Ram Temple blessings
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav faces temple-visit calls as he prepares to attend a week-long religious programme in Ayodhya on October 8.
Netanyahu Invites Modi, Captain Smit Machchhar to Light Israel's Independence Day Flame
Israeli PM Netanyahu invited Indian PM Modi and Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar to light Israel's Independence Day flame, honoring Machchhar's mid‑air bravery.
NFR Rebuilds 146-Year-Old Sukna Station to Safeguard Darjeeling Toy Train Heritage
Northeast Frontier Railway rebuilt the 146-year-old Sukna station, launching tourist-focused measures as passenger traffic surges, to protect the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Toy Train legacy.
India Summons Pakistan’s Chargé d’Affaires Over Infiltration Claims
India summoned Pakistan’s envoy in New Delhi, condemning continued cross‑border infiltration and rejecting alleged claims.
Ahmedabad LCB Arrests Three for Phone Snatching, Online Fraud Via Flipkart Minutes
Three arrested for snatching phones from night walkers and using stored card details for Flipkart Minutes purchases; 15 phones recovered.
Wildlife SOS CEO Kartick Satyanarayan Endures 27-Hour Interrogation in MP Tiger Probe
Wildlife SOS co‑founder and CEO Kartick Satyanarayan completed 27 hours of interrogation over three days in Shivpuri under a Supreme Court order.
IAF Needs Up to 40 Fighter Aircraft Annually to Halt Squadron Decline: Air Chief
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh says inducting 36 to 40 jets annually is required to prevent further depletion of fighter squadrons.
Delhi Court Sends Alleged Drug Trafficker Navpreet Singh to 10-Day Police Custody
A Delhi court remanded alleged international narcotics trafficker Navpreet Singh to ten days of police custody after his deportation from Turkey.