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  Punjab anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota shot dead during Facebook Live in Mansa

  October 13, 2026 13:16 IST

  Anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot during a confrontation at a medical store in Mansa, Punjab. He was livestreaming the incident on Facebook and later succumbed to his injuries at Mansa Civil Hospital. The accused shop owner reportedly fled the scene.

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  Rahul Gandhi gets Supreme Court relief in Rafale case over remarks on PM Modi, trial stayed

  October 13, 2026 12:52 IST

  A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Apresh Kumar Singh issued notice on Gandhi’s petition and directed the respondents to file their replies within four weeks.

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  Afternoon press conference, high tea at Rahul's house: INDIA bloc plans next move on 'vote theft'

  October 13, 2026 8:11 IST

  Rahul Gandhi will host a high tea for INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members and student organisations on October 13, following a joint press conference on alleged vote theft and electoral roll irregularities.

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  Missing signatures to Rs 220 court fee shortfall: 14 defects flagged in INDIA bloc's SIR petition

  October 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  The petition has made the Election Commission of India (EC), Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, and other Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi parties in the case.

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  Ready for ballot paper polls if Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana govts resign: Himanta dares Congress

  October 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Congress over their campaign against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and alleged vote theft.

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  President appoints new governors in six states, Arlekar moves to Tamil Nadu, Om Mathur to Keralam

  October 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors in six states. These appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices.

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  'All anti-India gangs are joining hands': Rijiju slams Cong over post demanding CJI's resignation

  October 12, 2026 23:46 IST

  Sharing an interview clip of former PM Indira Gandhi, Rijiju in its X post said, "Congress is world’s most democratic party! One family will forever rule and rest Congressis are unabashedly proud to be ruled by one family. Those genuine Congressmen who dared to call Pappu, have left the party."

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  EC releases final electoral rolls of Punjab after SIR, with over 13.60 lakh voters deleted

  October 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  Eligible voters who have not yet been included can register themselves by filling out Form 6—either online via the ECI app or offline through the Booth Level Officer (BLO).

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  Haridwar Kumbh 2027 gets new identity as Uttarakhand CM Dhami unveils logo, website and anthem

  October 12, 2026 18:18 IST

  These three initiatives mark an important step towards taking the unique identity of Kumbh to audiences across India and the world, making event-related information accessible through digital platforms, and spreading the message of the upcoming Kumbh among the masses.

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  Rahul Gandhi challenges SIR in SC, Opposition seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

  October 12, 2026 22:58 IST

  The Opposition has demanded a halt to SIR and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged 'vote chori'.

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  'Neither approved nor disapproved': Supreme Court clarifies stance on new Form 6

  October 12, 2026 16:36 IST

  The observation came from a bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that was hearing a petition concerning the SIR.

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  Shivraj Singh Chouhan accuses Congress of 'stoking chaos', discrediting constitutional institutions

  October 12, 2026 15:31 IST

  Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Congress has been out of power for 26 years in Odisha, 23 years in Nagaland, 15 years in Goa, and 13 years in Delhi, and it has been reduced to a junior partner in other states, except in three to four states.

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  BJP Mahila Morcha protests outside Congress HQ over harassment allegations against Bimol Akoijam

  October 12, 2026 14:19 IST

  BJP Mahila Morcha workers protested outside the Congress headquarters in New Delhi, raising slogans against Rahul Gandhi and demanding action against Congress MP Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations involving female students at JNU.

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  Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's removal

  October 12, 2026 14:09 IST

  The Kerala Assembly has passed a resolution seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of 'vote chori'. It also demanded that the irregularities in the SIR drive need to be addressed.

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  Jantar Mantar no longer a designated protest site, government names 3 alternative venues

  October 12, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Delhi Police has notified that Jantar Mantar is no longer a protest site and named three other alternatives: Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in East Delhi. It said detailed and revised SOPs will be issued soon.

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  Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over Gyanesh Kumar, says govt made 'grave mistake' by protecting him

  October 12, 2026 13:04 IST

  Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of protecting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and criticised security restrictions in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc's planned march to the Supreme Court over alleged voter irregularities.

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  Yogi Adityanath fires salvo at Rahul Gandhi, urges Congress to get rid of 'distrustful' leadership

  October 12, 2026 11:28 IST

  Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi over his 'vote chori' allegations, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has advised the Congress to get rid of its 'distrustful' leadership. He said the Congress will lose the entire public's trust if they continue their current behaviour.

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  CJI Surya Kant breaks silence on refusing to meet Rahul Gandhi, says 'Doors of SC open to all'

  October 12, 2026 11:32 IST

  The INDIA bloc had requested for a meeting with Surya Kant on Monday, but the Chief Justice has refused to meet them, saying similar matters are sub judice on the judicial side in the Supreme Court.

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  INS Mangrol commissioned into Navy today: How it would enhance India's anti-submarine capabilities

  October 12, 2026 10:10 IST

  The INS Mangrol will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Monday, and it would help in enhancing the anti-submarine capabilities of the country, particularly in areas where larger ships face difficulty to operate.

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  Rahul Gandhi to meet INDIA Bloc leaders on Tuesday, discuss 'next move' over agitation against CEC

  October 12, 2026 23:45 IST

  The Supreme Court will not hear the petition filed by Rahul Gandhi today. The petition currently contains several defects that are being rectified. Furthermore, the case will not be mentioned in court tomorrow

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  CJI rejects Rahul Gandhi's meeting request over 'vote chori' ahead of INDIA bloc's march to SC

  October 11, 2026 23:44 IST

  Opposition parties have announced a protest march to the Supreme Court on Monday and submit a memorandum to the CJI over allegations of 'vote chori', the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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  Delhi-Chennai IndiGo flight diverted to Hyderabad following smoke onboard | Video

  October 11, 2026 23:54 IST

  The smoke was detected from a customer's personal electronic device kept in the overhead bin. After the smoke was detected, the flight was diverted to Hyderabad.

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  Abhijeet Dipke heads home after grandmother's demise, says 'CJP won't back down'

  October 11, 2026 13:31 IST

  CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said he was returning to his village after his grandmother's death, while asserting that the organisation would continue its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Police said Dipke had been informed about the death and offered travel assistance.

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  No barricading or internet shutdown, metro to run normally: SC to Delhi Police on CJP's protest

  October 11, 2026 23:53 IST

  A two-judge bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed that public movement should be restored in Delhi and there should be no curbs on internet services. However, it said necessary restrictions can be placed to ensure law and order is maintained if required.

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  'Don't breach peace for 1 year': Condition for Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka's release

  October 11, 2026 14:53 IST

  Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Das were detained on Saturday, but have been released by a court. However, they have been warned against participating in an activity that breaches peace and tranquillity for next one year.

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  Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka released by court a day after detention

  October 11, 2026 12:00 IST

  CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released by a court on Sunday after they were placed under preventive detention by the Delhi Police. Their release comes just before day 2 of their agitation at Jantar Mantar.

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  'They don't let us go near the aircraft': IAF Chief says US made no official offer to sell F-35 jets

  October 11, 2026 10:03 IST

  IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh says the US has made no official offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. He also confirms that no decision has been taken on evaluating Russia's Su-57, as India assesses its future fighter aircraft needs.

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  YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released, warned against joining CJP protest again

  October 11, 2026 9:34 IST

  A day after being detained by police before CJP's protest at Jantar Mantar, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has been released. However, officials have warned of fresh action if he heads to Jantar Mantar again.