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NEW DELHI: Economist Parakala Prabhakar is expected to join a nationwide protest on October 23, 2026, against

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Economist Parakala Prabhakar is expected to join a nationwide protest on October 23, 2026, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration is being organized by the People Against SIR alliance, a coalition pressing for the total scrapping

Uttar Pradesh

Congress alleges voter list manipulation in Uttar Pradesh and plans legal challenge

21 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Uttar Pradesh Congress held a press conference at the party headquarters here, alleging large-scale voter list manipulation and fraud across the state through the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Party leaders accused the poll body of cutting millions of names from electoral rolls, stating that more than three crore names

National

K Annamalai criticizes Delhi Police over arrests of Cockroach Janta Party members

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president K Annamalai on Tuesday criticized the Delhi Police over its actions against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) members, arguing that authorities should address substantive public queries rather than resorting to arrests. Speaking on the matter, Mr. Annamalai stated that the Delhi Police was doing a

National

Supreme Court directs police protection for YSRCP civic poll candidates in Andhra Pradesh

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police to provide police protection to YSRCP civic poll candidates. The directive mandates state law enforcement to ensure security arrangements for the local body election contestants affiliated with the YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh.

National

State Bank of India confirms customer data exposure on dark web and launches cybersecurity audit

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The State Bank of India (SBI) has confirmed that personal data belonging to nearly 4,000 of its customers has been exposed on the dark web, prompting the deployment of containment protocols and an independent cybersecurity audit. According to an official SBI stock filing, the exposed dataset includes registered mobile numbers, dates of

National

Marco Rubio states United States visa restrictions are not targeted at India

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — United States immigration restrictions are not targeted at India, according to statements made by Marco Rubio. Addressing the ongoing international discussions surrounding mobility and travel regulations, Rubio stated that the tightening of visa rules stems from broader challenges involving mass migration rather than any specific country. The remarks provide context to the

National

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismisses protests in India as internal matter

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declined to comment on ongoing anti-CEC protests in India, dismissing the demonstrations as an internal political matter while casting doubt on the credibility of United Nations human rights critics. Speaking on the developments, Rubio questioned the standing of international monitors, referring to the term “UN

National

Economist Parakala Prabhakar to Join Anti-SIR Protest Demanding CEC Removal

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Economist Parakala Prabhakar is scheduled to join an anti-SIR protest on October 23, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Mr. Prabhakar, who is the husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, characterized the Special Intensive Revision exercise as a “bloodless political

Uttar Pradesh

Executioner Pawan Jallad prepares for hanging of Muskan and Ravita

21 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Executioner Pawan Jallad is prepared to carry out the hanging of Muskan and Ravita, according to reports. Pawan Jallad previously carried out the executions of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case. Specific legal proceedings, court orders, and details regarding the crimes committed by Muskan and Ravita were not

Uttar Pradesh

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

World

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

World

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

World

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

National

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,

World

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

National

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

World

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

National

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

World

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

National

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

World

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.

Uttar Pradesh

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

National

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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