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  Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam appears before Delhi Police in JNU sexual harassment case

  October 15, 2026 23:45 IST

  Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam stated that his fight would extend beyond the allegations against him to the suffering faced by his community over the decades.

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  Raising voice against drugs has become death sentence: Rahul slams Mann govt over activist's killing

  October 15, 2026 17:19 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's remark came after Parvinder Singh Jhotta, known for raising his voice against drug abuse and illegal sale of addictive substances at chemist shops, was shot in broad daylight in the busy marketplace on Tuesday.

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  Food poisoning hits BSF camp in Imphal; 81 personnel, 3 civilians admitted to hospital

  October 15, 2026 23:55 IST

  Seventy five BSF personnel and three civilians were admitted to RIMS in Imphal following suspected food poisoning after breakfast on Thursday. All 78 patients received emergency treatment and were reported to be stable.

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  Timely, lawful measures averted major public order situation during protest: Delhi Police tells SC

  October 15, 2026 16:19 IST

  In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar referred to the steps taken by the police administration, including regulation of Metro rail services in Delhi.

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  MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore defence deals for Air Force satellite and Navy's Varunastra Torpedoes

  October 15, 2026 15:54 IST

  India has signed defence contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The agreements aim to strengthen military communications, anti-submarine warfare and indigenous defence manufacturing.

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  'Rahul Gandhi has become a symbol of anarchy': BJP slams Congress leader after SC's notice

  October 15, 2026 16:01 IST

  The BJP also accused Rahul Gandhi of showing a lack of respect for the Supreme Court and alleged that the Congress was acting against the Constitution.

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  India decries US temple mass shooting plot: 'Adds to concern over racist hostility, anti-India hate'

  October 15, 2026 23:55 IST

  In a statement, the MEA said the arrest of a 19-year-old for allegedly plotting to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois adds to growing concerns over racial hostilities and rising anti-India hate in the US.

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  OPINION | Punjab murder: Who is stalling CBI probe?

  October 15, 2026 14:39 IST

  Parvinder had challenged the medical store owner, seconds before he was murdered. Parvinder knew that drugs were being sold at the medical store. He had evidence with him. If Ashwini had been caught with evidence of drugs at his medical store, he would have been forced to name the supplier.

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  'We support you': Dhruv Rathee claims Delhi Police personnel backed his stance against govt

  October 15, 2026 13:33 IST

  Regarding the opposition's protests against "vote chori", Rathee said, "I will support anyone who is protesting in support of voting rights; if PM Narendra Modi supports the movement, I will support him too." In a X post, Rathee said, "All Indians should unite in saving India and its democracy."

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  'Present you our red salute': Neha Bora links Bangladesh's Gen Z uprising to CJP stir; BJP hits back

  October 15, 2026 13:33 IST

  In a video, AISA president Neha Bora drew parallels between the Gen Z uprising in Bangladesh and the CJP's agitation. However, this has drawn sharp reactions from the BJP, which said Bora and Rahul Gandhi share the same ideology.

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  'Nobody can browbeat judiciary': Supreme Court pulls up Rahul Gandhi, seeks explanation for conduct

  October 15, 2026 23:54 IST

  Chief Justice Surya Kant asserted, "Nobody can browbeat the judiciary," as the Supreme Court issued notice to Rahul Gandhi to explain his conduct in leading the INDIA bloc protest march to the top court on October 12.

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  SC issues notice to Gyanesh Kumar, EC over plea on SIR; seeks Delhi govt's reply on Jantar Mantar

  October 15, 2026 13:39 IST

  While hearing a plea by INDIA bloc's over the SIR drive in India, a two-judge bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymlaya Bagchi has issued a notice to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.

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  Supreme Court SIR Hearing Updates: Hearing concludes, SC issues notice to all petitioners

  October 16, 2026 10:09 IST

  The Supreme Court heard petitions seeking transparency in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other opposition leaders, along with pleas challenging police action and restrictions during the October 10 protest in Delhi.

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  'Social backwardness can't be transferred': SC upholds Madras HC order on quota for converts

  October 15, 2026 12:11 IST

  A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices PK Mishra and Shree Chandrashekhar observed that "social backwardness cannot be transferred" if a person has converted to any other religion. It also mentioned the Constitution (Schedule Castes) Order of 1950 while making the observations.

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  Punjab shutdown after anti-drug activist's killing: Markets closed, schools shift to online class

  October 15, 2026 11:16 IST

  Bathinda Range DIG Harjeet Singh says, "We are ensuring that emergency services are not affected. We are also in touch with the protesters. We will ensure that normal life is not affected. The main accused has been arrested, one more individual has also been arrested along with him."

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  In Supreme Court, Delhi Police defends refusing permission to CJP protest, cites July stir learnings

  October 15, 2026 12:01 IST

  Citing previous learnings, Delhi Police described the CJP’s July 20 ‘Chalo Sansad’ march over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak as unauthorised, unlawful and illegal. The police alleged that the protest involved an unlawful assembly and attacks on police personnel.

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  'Kyu desh ko kharab kar raha hai?': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke heckled at Delhi airport | WATCH

  October 15, 2026 9:49 IST

  In a video that has gone viral on social media, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke could be seen getting confronted by a person, who asked him why was he trying to ruin the country. Later, Dipke was seen showing a thumbs-up sign to him.

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  Home Secretary tenders 'unconditional' apology to SC over non-compliance with October 9 restrictions

  October 15, 2026 8:45 IST

  In his apology to the Supreme Court, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said that the Delhi Police had sought a one-day cellular internet suspension because of the situation in the national capital. Further, the curbs were not imposed on broadband and WiFi connections, he said.

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  Ankita Bhandari's parents detained during protest at India Gate, released later; Congress slams govt

  October 15, 2026 8:08 IST

  The Delhi Police detained the parents 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, while they were protesting at the India Gate earlier this morning. They were released later, though.

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  SIR issue, restrictions on metro, police action, mass detentions in focus as SC hears pleas today

  October 15, 2026 7:59 IST

  The Supreme Court will hear petitions filed by Rahul Gandhi and 12 other opposition leaders seeking transparency in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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  Shops shut, business takes a hit: Delhi traders say how Jantar Mantar protests affected livelihoods

  October 14, 2026 23:44 IST

  Residents located right behind Jantar Mantar said that while they have lived there for years, the continuous protests in recent times had compounded their difficulties. According to the residents, they were forced to remain confined within their homes.

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  CBI cracks down on Punjab govt, seeks files from 15 departments in corruption probe

  October 14, 2026 23:06 IST

  The CBI has sought confidential records from 15 Punjab government departments in a probe into alleged corruption in postings, transfers and policy decisions. Files related to appointments, recruitment, housing projects and clearances are also under scrutiny.

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  Supreme Court to hear Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders' plea against CEC, SIR today

  October 15, 2026 0:00 IST

  The Opposition leaders filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on Monday, challenging the Election Commission's SIR of electoral rolls. The Opposition has demanded an immediate halt to the SIR exercise and the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.

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  'Boundary has to be stable': Jaishankar spells out India's position on ties with China

  October 14, 2026 20:50 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said peace along the India-China border is essential for normalising bilateral ties. He also flagged trade imbalances, limited market access for Indian businesses and the need for a level playing field.

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  'No substance or truth': Kolkata Police dismisses claim of knife attack on Mamata Banerjee

  October 14, 2026 20:47 IST

  The woman, a civic volunteer who had allegedly been absent from duty for a year, was arrested in connection with the incident, which occurred on Tuesday.

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  Delhi Police registers FIR against female NSUI activists in connection with bus assault incident

  October 14, 2026 20:17 IST

  The National Students' Union of India on Tuesday called a dharna outside the Connaught Place police station, alleging Delhi Police personnel assaulted women members during a flash protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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  India condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, says four Indians still in ICU

  October 14, 2026 19:27 IST

  Saudi airports, including the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the Abha Airport, have been repeatedly targeted by Houthi attacks. An Indian national was killed, and 11 were injured.

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  'Business should not affect': Traders urge Rahul Gandhi to halt SIR protests, seek PM's intervention

  October 14, 2026 23:34 IST

  rade bodies from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Keralam expressed apprehension that protests, road blockades and restrictions on market access could adversely affect business operations, particularly during Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja.