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  IAF to hold 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display in Varanasi with formidable fighter jets; check list

  October 21, 2026 18:30 IST

  The Indian Air Force will stage 'Wings Over Ganges' in Varanasi, featuring 100 aircraft operating from 12 airbases. The event will include six frontline fighter jets flying in an arrowhead formation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to attend the grand finale at Namo Ghat.

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  CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka granted bail after seven days of judicial custody

  October 21, 2026 21:33 IST

  Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were granted bail after seven days in judicial custody. A few hours after the court order, both were released from Tihar Jail.

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  Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on women, calls his comments 'cheap and regressive'

  October 21, 2026 17:36 IST

  BJP leader Smriti Irani has attacked Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on the RSS, accusing him of displaying a regressive attitude towards women and using derogatory language for political attention. Gandhi had alleged that the RSS opposed the Constitution and viewed women as men's property.

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  Mumbai influencer seeks to adopt jailed Muskan's 10-month-old daughter, files plea in Meerut court

  October 21, 2026 23:44 IST

  Mumbai-based influencer Faizan Ansari has approached the Meerut district court seeking to adopt or take responsibility for Radha, the 10-month-old daughter of jailed Muskan Rastogi. He says he wants the infant to grow up away from prison and has submitted details of his financial position.

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  Mumbai Police makes another arrest from Baroda in Tiger Shroff firing case amid ongoing probe

  October 21, 2026 15:53 IST

  Mumbai Police have arrested Ankit in Baroda in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Juhu. He is suspected of being part of the alleged conspiracy and of having financial links with Anil Pandit, described as a Lawrence Bishnoi gang associate.

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  Uttarakhand: Dhami government ends Friday holiday in madrasas, announces Sunday off for all

  October 21, 2026 14:58 IST

  The Dhami-led state government abolished the Friday holiday in madrasas and announced a uniform holiday on Sundays instead. This move has sparked political debate, and within the Muslim community, there are differing perspectives.

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  OPINION | Anti-Modi protests: RSS, BJP are on the same page

  October 21, 2026 14:55 IST

  Addressing the Vijayadashami rally in Nagpur, Bhagwat said democracy in India has strong roots; neither did regime change happen in the past nor will it happen in future.

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  'Domestic political matter': Marco Rubio rejects UN experts' criticism of India over CJP protest

  October 21, 2026 13:30 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a three-day visit to India, has refused to comment on New Delhi's crackdown on CJP protest, while hailing the country's democracy.

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  Marco Rubio arrives in Jamnagar, his visit to focus on enhanced energy cooperation: Check agenda

  October 21, 2026 13:23 IST

  Marco Rubio will visit Reliance Industries' oil refinery, with discussions expected to focus on the company's capacity to process more Venezuelan crude and opportunities for wider energy cooperation between India and the United States.

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  Tiger Shroff firing case: New probe reveals weapons were obtained via dead letter box from Amritsar

  October 21, 2026 11:07 IST

  Anil Pandit paid Kunal and Sumit between Rs 70,000 and Rs 80,000 for this task. Out of this amount, they gave Rs 10,000 to Rs 12,000 to two women, Babita and Radha.

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  Shah calls for unified fight against drugs, hails police forces for strengthening internal security

  October 21, 2026 12:12 IST

  Addressing a gathering at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on 2026 Police Commemoration Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to make India 'drug free' by December 31, 2029, while also lauding the police forces and CAPFs in eradicating 'Red Terror' from the country.

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  CBI takes over probe into Parvinder Singh Jhota's killing, sends team to Punjab; FIR registered

  October 21, 2026 11:49 IST

  A day after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said a CBI probe will be conducted into the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, the central agency has registered a case and reached the state to investigate the matter.

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  Bhagwant Mann detained at Delhi airport for 3 hours, challaned Rs 50,000, claims AAP

  October 21, 2026 13:43 IST

  The AAP has claimed that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was detained at the Delhi airport on Sunday after he returned from Paris. The party claimed he was allowed to leave only after he was fined Rs 50,000. However, no official has responded to AAP's claim yet.

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  Delhi Police transfers second case against CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to Crime Branch

  October 21, 2026 7:59 IST

  The other case linked to Das and Ranka allegedly entering the Jantar Mantar area was transferred to the Crime Branch on Monday.

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  Tiger Shroff firing case: Four arrested, including two women, for supplying weapons to syndicate

  October 20, 2026 23:58 IST

  Tiger Shroff firing case: Assailants opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area on Sunday evening. The actor escaped unhurt, while his driver and another person were injured.

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  Sanjay Raut says 'regime change' will happen after Rahul Gandhi returns from Vietnam

  October 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has said a regime change will take place after Rahul Gandhi returns from Vietnam. He also criticised the BJP government, responded to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's Vijayadashami remarks and cited protests in Albania.

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  Marco Rubio calls India a 'refining superpower', says it can process Venezuelan crude oil

  October 20, 2026 23:45 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called India a refining superpower, saying it can process heavy Venezuelan crude as production increases. The US delegation plans to discuss Venezuelan oil production with Reliance.

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  BJP appoints national office bearers for its Yuva Morcha, Nikhil Mani from UP named vice president

  October 20, 2026 20:30 IST

  As per the directive of the BJP president Nitin Nabin, members were appointed as national office-bearers of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and assigned other responsibilities.

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  'Maa Bharti ke dushmano ko pehchanna hoga': PM Modi's message at Delhi Dussehra celebrations

  October 20, 2026 23:57 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends Dussehra celebrations at Utsav Ground in East Delhi and addresses the gathering. Watch visuals from the event, organised by the Shri Ramlila Committee Indraprastha.

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  Rubio meets Jaishankar in Mumbai; discusses energy security, defence cooperation to boost ties

  October 20, 2026 23:45 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai to discuss energy security and defence cooperation. The talks focused on strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, with trade, investment and emerging technologies also featuring on the broader agenda.

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  Amit Shah attacks AAP govt over drug menace, promises to eradicate trade in Punjab by December 2029

  October 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  Amit Shah's remarks came amid his daylong visit to Punjab, where he met the family members of those who died in incidents linked to the state's drug menace.

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  CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi High Court against extension of judicial custody

  October 20, 2026 23:45 IST

  CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have approached the Delhi High Court challenging their judicial custody. Their counsel has sought an urgent hearing after a Special Executive Magistrate extended their custody until October 21.

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  Jaishankar holds talks with UAE Foreign Minister, calls for dialogue and diplomacy in West Asia

  October 20, 2026 18:43 IST

  Al Nahyan, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister of the Emirates, arrived in Mumbai on Monday evening for a two-day visit. His official visit to India comes amid a recent surge in attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, reportedly orchestrated by Houthi rebels.

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  IAF Chief AP Singh completes final sortie in Kiran aircraft with his first instructor | Watch

  October 20, 2026 16:56 IST

  Air Chief Marshal AP Singh completed his final flying sortie in uniform aboard a Kiran trainer, returning to the aircraft in which his IAF flying journey began in 1984. The 55-minute flight with his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochar (Retd), marked an emotional full-circle moment.

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  Shah meets family of slain anti-drug activist Parvinder Jhota in Mansa; vows drug-free Punjab, India

  October 20, 2026 16:37 IST

  Hours before Amit Shah's visit to the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said his government has decided to hand over the Parvinder Singh Jhota murder case to the CBI.

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  Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, arrives in Mumbai, set to meet S Jaishankar

  October 20, 2026 15:00 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit to India. His itinerary includes talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, discussions on trade and energy security, and a planned visit to the Reliance Industries refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat.

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  Ecosystem of terrorism must be dismantled firmly and collectively: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

  October 20, 2026 14:42 IST

  Rajnath Singh said there can be no justification for terrorism, no double standards in dealing with it, and no place for those who finance, support, or provide safe havens to terrorists.

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  PM Modi likely to attend Dussehra event at Delhi's IP Extension: 2,500 personnel to be deployed

  October 20, 2026 14:34 IST

  Around 2,500 security personnel will be deployed at Delhi's IP Extension Utsav Ground as PM Narendra Modi is likely to attend the Dussehra event on Tuesday evening. A three-layer security arrangement, drone surveillance and traffic diversions from 5 pm to 8 pm are planned.