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Allahabad High Court issues notice to transport ministry over bus safety standards

19 October, 2026

PRAYAGRAJ — The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Secretary of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, expressing serious concern over the disregard of safety standards following the Yamuna Expressway bus fire incident. The single bench of Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery took suo motu cognizance of the bus fire after

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi maintains Strait of Hormuz proposal remains active amid ongoing US friction

19 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday (October 18) that Iran’s proposal to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains on the table, though he asserted that there is a lack of honesty from Washington. The seven-day plan, initially proposed by Araghchi last month at

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EPA backtracks on claims that US successfully phased out toxic chemicals

19 October, 2026

WASHINGTON — The US Environmental Protection Agency has quietly backtracked on past claims that the country had successfully phased out two toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFOA and PFOS. The website update followed a formal complaint filed under the Information Quality Act by the non-profit Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). In an

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French authorities report eighteen hundred arrests amid ongoing demonstrations

19 October, 2026

PARIS — Total arrests linked to ongoing demonstrations across France have risen to 1,800, according to live reports on October 18, 2026. The widespread unrest has left entire streets in the French capital severely affected, with descriptions indicating widespread devastation throughout parts of Paris. The civil demonstrations have triggered a heavy security response across the

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Coalition announces nationwide protests demanding removal of Chief Election Commissioner

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — A newly formed coalition named ‘People Against SIR’ has announced nationwide protest marches scheduled for October 23, demanding the removal and prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The nationwide demonstrations, titled the ‘People’s March to Reclaim Democracy’, will take place across tehsil, district, state, and national levels. According to the coalition,

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Nationwide demonstrations in France over living costs result in extensive arrests and injuries

18 October, 2026

PARIS — Violent demonstrations against high inflation and the rising cost of living erupted across France over the weekend, resulting in 1,800 arrests, extensive property damage, and more than 500 injuries among law enforcement and emergency personnel. The nationwide unrest, reportedly called by the Yellow Vest movement, followed weeks of prior student protests over school

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Bus Attack in Haryana Sparks Political Exchange and Police Investigation

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — A private passenger bus traveling from Delhi to Jammu and Kashmir was attacked in Karnal, Haryana, leaving an elderly passenger seriously injured and sparking a high-level political exchange between the two states. The incident occurred near the Divine Star Hotel in Nilokheri, Karnal. According to bus driver Waqar, the confrontation began following

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Gaza holds mass funeral for seventy-five victims recovered from ruins

18 October, 2026

GAZA CITY — Hundreds of Palestinians gathered on Sunday morning for a mass funeral at the Sheikh Radwan Cemetery to bury 75 victims whose remains were recovered from the ruins of destroyed homes and buildings. According to the Health Ministry, the majority of the victims were from the Daraj neighbourhood in the northeastern part of

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Congress intensifies protests in Delhi and Dehradun demanding transparent probe into Ankita Bhandari murder case

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Congress party intensified protests in Delhi and Dehradun demanding a fair and transparent probe into the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, focusing on an alleged “VIP” angle in the ongoing investigation. The demonstrations follow a political row stirred by the appointment of BJP leader Dushyant Gautam as Sikkim governor while a

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Jordan-Israel border emerges as new frontier for high-tech narcotics trafficking

18 October, 2026

AMMAN — The Jordan-Israel border has emerged as a new frontier for high-tech narcotics trafficking, with organized networks utilizing commercial drones and helium-filled balloons to smuggle substances including hashish, crystal meth, and amphetamines into Jordanian territory. The shift in illicit trade comes as regional smuggling routes evolve following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s

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Actor Imran Khan challenges Bombay High Court over FRRO departure notice

18 October, 2026

MUMBAI — Actor Imran Khan has moved the Bombay High Court to challenge a Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) notice that directs him to leave India by October 28. The legal challenge follows Khan’s detention alongside partner Lekha Washington and cousin Zayn Marie Khan during an October 10 demonstration at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. The

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Lawyers for Representative Ilhan Omar demand return of property seized in federal raid

18 October, 2026

WASHINGTON — Lawyers representing US Representative Ilhan Omar demanded the return of property seized during a federal raid on her Washington, DC, home, accusing the Department of Justice of conducting a politically motivated investigation. Federal agents searched the Minnesota Democrat’s northeast Washington residence on Monday as part of an ongoing inquiry into alleged immigration fraud.

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Uttar Pradesh Government Finalizes Plans for Gomti River Embankment to Prevent Flooding in Lucknow

18 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government has finalized plans to construct a 5.5-kilometer-long embankment along the left bank of the Gomti River, stretching from IIM Road to Pakka Pul, to provide permanent protection against waterlogging and seasonal flooding in Faizullaganj and surrounding low-lying areas. The infrastructure initiative was decided during a high-level meeting between Chief

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Staff Selection Commission details question vault system in examination security report

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Over the past five years, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has utilised a “question vault” system designed to prevent question paper leaks. The security mechanism was examined in an explanatory report published by the Indian Express. The system forms part of institutional measures implemented over the five-year period leading up to October

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Deadly crowd surge at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal leaves nineteen dead

18 October, 2026

KOLKATA — At least 19 people were killed and roughly 25 others injured in a crowd surge on Saturday evening at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. Preliminary accounts from police and the state government indicate that heavy rain prompted crowds waiting outside to push toward the pandal for shelter. A public-address

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Congress claims protests forced Election Commission to release readable voter lists, demands leadership resignation

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Congress on Sunday asserted that sustained public protests forced the Election Commission to provide voter lists in a readable format to political parties, but maintained that the concession falls short of its core demands. Reiterating its hardline stance, the party demanded the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and

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Uttar Pradesh raises monthly honorarium for school mid-day meal cooks to Rs 3,000

18 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government has announced an increase in the monthly honorarium for 3.50 lakh mid-day meal cooks working in council primary and upper primary schools across the state, raising their pay from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. The decision, cleared through a cabinet by circulation on August 22, 2026, serves as a

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Supreme Court enquiry committee launches portal for Jantar Mantar violence grievances

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — An enquiry committee constituted by the Supreme Court launched a dedicated complaint portal on Saturday for individuals and police personnel affected by violence during July protests at Jantar Mantar and surrounding areas in New Delhi. The High Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC) was established pursuant to Supreme Court orders dated August 18, 2026,

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Supreme Court probe panel to prioritize pellet gun use and alleged protester harassment

18 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — A Supreme Court probe panel will prioritize investigating the use of pellet guns and the alleged harassment of female protesters during a march to Parliament on July 20, according to recent reports. The inquiry focuses on core security and law enforcement actions taken during the demonstration outside the national legislature. Specific details

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French authorities open inquiry after police deploy UK-funded border vehicles against student protesters

18 October, 2026

PARIS — The French government has confirmed an official investigation after French police deployed UK-funded border control vehicles to charge at student protesters in Dunkirk, leaving a 14-year-old girl injured and hospitalized. The incident, which gained public attention following reports and footage broadcast by French media outlet BFM TV on October 10, involves Masstech VEZI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over Kolkata stampede fatalities

17 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on Saturday over the deaths caused by a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, assuring that all possible assistance would be provided to the victims and their families. At least 17 people died in the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samity puja pandal

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Uttar Pradesh Government Raises Panchayat Assistant Honorarium, Ends Protests

17 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh government announced a series of welfare measures for Panchayat Assistants on Wednesday, including a 50 percent hike in their monthly honorarium and enhanced service security. Following the announcements, protesting assistants called off their agitation in Lucknow. Under the decisions announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the monthly honorarium for Panchayat

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Lucknow University introduces three academic pathways for fourth year of undergraduate program

17 October, 2026

Lucknow University has introduced three distinct academic pathways for the fourth year of its four-year undergraduate program, moving away from a single-track model that previously restricted advanced options. The reform aligns with the National Education Policy 2020 and the University Grants Commission’s Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programs. Previously, the fourth year offered only

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Delhi demonstrations and media detentions spark debate on press freedom and protest management

17 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The recent detention of media personnel and clashes during anti-Chief Election Commissioner demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi have brought the security of field reporters and the management of public demonstrations into sharp focus. The incident is examined in the latest episode of the discussion series Prasang, hosted by Prasad Sanyal

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