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- Eight Dead After Tempo Traveller Plunges Into Drain on Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway
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A tempo traveller carrying ~25 pilgrims crashed into a seasonal drain on the Delhi‑Mumbai Expressway, killing eight and injuring 17 on Saturday morning.
- Nine Indian Seafarers Safe After Chemical Tanker YARA J Arrives in Constanta
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All nine Indian seafarers aboard the chemical tanker YARA J are safe; the vessel reached Romania’s Port of Constanta after rescue operations.
- Police File FIR Against Reliance, Blinkit, Zomato Officials After FDA Seizure of Expired Food
· India
Police file FIR against Reliance, Blinkit, Zomato officials after Maharashtra FDA seized ₹48 lakh of expired food.
- Das Appointed as New Chairman of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission
· India
Retired IAS officer Subhas Das has been appointed chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, taking oath on Thursday.
- PCI Recommends Safety Protocols for Protest Coverage After Delhi Detentions
· India
The Press Council of India (PCI) released guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations on October 15, following the detention of…
- Centre Demands Punjab Report on Anti‑Drug Activist Jhota’s Killing and Anti‑Narcotics Measures
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MHA asks Punjab to submit a report on the murder of anti‑drug activist Parwinder Singh (Jhota) and details of anti‑narcotics actions.
- Madhya Pradesh Enforces Central Ban on Paraquat Dichloride Herbicide
· India
Madhya Pradesh orders destruction of paraquat dichloride stock, enforcing central ban. Farmers warned the herbicide can no longer be used.
- Kuki-Zo Council Calls for Probe After Woman’s Killing in Manipur’s Kamjong District
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The Kuki‑Zo Council condemned a woman’s killing in Manipur’s Kamjong district, called for an impartial probe, and urged review of ceasefire agreements.
- Maharashtra Govt Grants Siddhivinayak Temple Trust ₹94.12‑Crore Deal for 20 Units
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The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganpati Mandir Trust will buy 20 units in Ram Mansion for ₹94.12 crore, part of a ₹100 crore expansion to improve crowd management.
- Government Mandates Early Pay Review to Curb Excess Pensions
· India
The Department of Expenditure, under the finance ministry, has ordered all ministries and departments to conduct a full review of government employees’…
- Delhi Mandates Aadhaar Proof for Electricity Subsidy Eligibility
· India
The Delhi government has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of Aadhaar possession compulsory for consumers who wish to benefit from its electricity…
- India’s Defence Minister Warns Pakistan of Stronger Response to Terror Acts
· India
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that any further terrorist acts originating from Pakistan would trigger an even stronger response from…
- KHRA to Stop Accepting UPI Payments Over ₹2,000 Amid Proposed MDR
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KHRA will stop accepting UPI payments over ₹2,000 from Oct 15 to protest a 0.4% MDR that could burden small hospitality businesses.
- Ministry Launches New Audit Framework for Multi‑State Cooperative Societies
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Ministry of Cooperation launches MSCARO 2026, a new audit framework for multi‑state cooperative societies to spot financial risks and improve oversight.
- PNGRB Drafts Guidelines for Up to 5% Hydrogen Blend in Household Gas Supply
· India
PNGRB draft guidelines permit up to a 5% hydrogen blend in domestic natural gas, with strict technical, safety, and billing requirements.
- India to Draft Dedicated Data‑Centre Policy Amid Power‑Demand Concerns
· India
India is working on a dedicated policy for data centres to attract investment while preventing rising electricity costs for consumers. Junior IT Minister…
- Shekhar Suman Defends ‘Shekhar Tonite’ as Non‑Targeted Satire, Denies BJP Pressure
· India
Actor Shekhar Suman says his YouTube show 'Shekhar Tonite' is not aimed at BJP, denies BJP pressure, and remains pro‑people.
- India Plans 20‑25 Year Strategy to Reduce Tech Dependence, Not Full Self‑Sufficiency
· India
India’s minister announces a 20‑25 year strategy to cut critical technology dependencies, build a full semiconductor ecosystem, and strengthen resilience.
- Multiple Falsified Freedom‑Fighter Certificates Lead to 5 Arrests in Uttarakhand MBBS Admissions
· India
Five people arrested in Uttarakhand after investigation uncovered forged freedom‑fighter certificates used to secure MBBS seats.
- Statistical System, Data and Technology Must Drive India’s 2047 Vision, Says PM’s Principal Secretary
· India
Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister PK Mishra said on Tuesday that a robust statistical framework is essential for evidence‑based policymaking and…
- Madurai Influencer Receives Expensive Delivery Pranks, Demands Stop
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Veeramani, a Madurai social‑media influencer known for his humour, received a series of expensive items delivered to his home on a cash‑on‑delivery…
- Thousands Protest in New Delhi Over Election Commission Controversy
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Hundreds of thousands in New Delhi protest for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid election irregularities.
- BMC Proposes Fees for Mumbai Public Toilets Amid Rising Maintenance Costs
· India
BMC proposes ₹1 fee for urinals, raises washroom and bathing charges to ₹5 and ₹10, citing rising maintenance costs for 846 public toilets.
- Modi Highlights India’s Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
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Prime Minister Modi praised India's 7.8% Q2 growth, 0.61% current‑account deficit, $700B+ FX reserves, and strong banking system amid global uncertainty.
- BRICS Theatre Festival Opens in Delhi with 'Samudra Manthan'
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The three‑day BRICS Theatre Festival opened at NSD in New Delhi, featuring 'Samudra Manthan' and performances from nine BRICS partner countries.
- Two Self‑Proclaimed Godmen Accused of Fraudulent ₹69.30 Lakh Scam
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Chembur police booked Rajshekhar Shastri and Guruji Adityanath for defrauding a woman of ₹69.30 lakh by promising cancer cure rituals.
- India Urges Worldsteel to Open Office Amid Calls for Multilateral Decarbonization
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India’s Finance Minister invites Worldsteel to open an office, citing India’s growing steel demand, production capacity, and decarbonization goals.
- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe denies transfer rumors, vows to continue fight against unsafe food and drugs
· India
Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe confirms he has not been transferred and vows to continue fighting unsafe food and drugs.
- Former Army Chief Warns Against Relying on Foreign Telecoms Amid Starlink Approval Talks
· India
Former Indian Army Chief Ved Malik expressed concerns on Sunday about India depending on telecom systems owned by foreign companies. He cited U.S.…
- Vice President Radhakrishnan Urges Nations to Respect Borders and Reject Terror Sponsorship
· India
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan warned on Monday that countries sponsoring terrorism are using an "unlawful weapon" that will ultimately harm their…