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- Union Secretary Inspects Chennai’s Waste Management Sites
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Union Housing Secretary Satendra Singh inspected Chennai's biogas plant, sewage treatment, EV workshop, and dump yard, reviewing waste processing and biomining.
- Delhi Police Detain Protesters Amid Calls for Legal Clarity
· India
On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Delhi Police detained a large number of protesters who were demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner…
- Delhi Police and Security Forces Block CJP and Opposition Plans Ahead of July 20
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Delhi Police and security forces halted CJP and opposition plans to set up a protest site in central Delhi, citing intelligence warnings of potential violence.
- Allahabad High Court Quashes Dowry FIR, Warns Against Criminalizing Short Marriages
· India
Allahabad High Court quashes FIR alleging dowry harassment and assault in a brief marriage, cautioning against criminalizing marital disputes.
- Guruvayur Dorai, Renowned Mridangam Virtuoso, Dies at 92
· India
Guruvayur Dorai, a celebrated mridangam player who had accompanied seven generations of musicians, including Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar, passed away…
- Right‑wing Groups Attack Protesters and Journalists in Delhi Amid Heavy Police Presence
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Men from Bajrang Dal and Hindustan Raksha Dal assaulted protesters and journalists in Delhi’s Connaught Place and MCD Civic Centre amid 25,000 police.
- Delhi Police Respond to Video of Officers Wearing Shoes at Bangla Sahib Gurdwara
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Delhi Police clarified officers were in a common passage where shoes were removed before entering Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, and will take legal action against…
- 4.2‑Magnitude Earthquake Hits Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, Raising Concerns After Recent Tremors
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A 4.2‑magnitude quake struck Uttarkashi district at 8:07 pm, shaking homes and prompting residents to step outside. No damage reported.
- Centre Announces 27 Senior Civil Service Appointments, Including Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner
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On Saturday, the Centre appointed senior bureaucrat Prakash Rajpurohit as Deputy Election Commissioner, as part of a broader reshuffle of senior…
- Adhikari Opens Durga Puja Celebrations, Emphasizing Religious Timing
· India
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari opened Durga Puja at Netaji Indoor Stadium, noting the festival began after Devi Paksha and not during Pitru Paksha.
- Siang Indigenous Farmers' Forum Youth Wing Urges Boycott of CM’s Hydropower Meeting Until Demands Met
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SIFFYW calls for boycott of CM Pema Khandu’s October 13 meeting on the 11,200‑MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project until FIRs are withdrawn and protesters…
- CJP Protest Faces Reunite in New Instagram Video Amid October Delhi Rally
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The July CJP protest trio – Muhammad Shan, Nikhil Verma, and Abhinav Bisht – reunite in a new Instagram video, drawing 16M views and sparking renewed attention.
- Silver Price Surge Strains Lucknow’s Traditional Bridal Footwear Trade
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Rising silver prices have pushed Lucknow’s traditional nagra makers into crisis, driving up shoe costs and shrinking demand.
- West Bengal Academics Demand Withdrawal of Inter‑University Transfer Bill
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Eighteen West Bengal academics demand withdrawal of the 2026 transfer bill, citing threats to university autonomy and academic freedom.
- Three Armed Men Clash with Gurugram Police; Two Smugglers Injured, One Arrested
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Three armed smugglers clashed with Gurugram police in Sector 62, injuring two suspects and a policeman; one was arrested, 136g MDMA seized.
- CJI Urges Prompt Destruction of Juvenile Records to Prevent Digital Stigma
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Chief Justice Surya Kant calls for prompt destruction of juvenile records to prevent digital stigma, urging media to remove names and support rehabilitation.
- Goa CM vows tough action against fake excise job scam
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In Panaji, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Saturday that he would take strict action against those who duped a man by offering him a senior post…
- Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain Convicted for Abetment of Rioting in 2020 Delhi Riots Case
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Delhi court convicts AAP councillor Tahir Hussain for abetment of rioting in 2020 Delhi riots; second conviction after life sentence for murder of Ankit Sharma.
- Indian Commerce Minister Praises Fewer H‑1B Visas as Beneficial for Economy
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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says fewer H‑1B visas for Indians benefit India's economy, amid U.S. crackdown on the program.
- Delhi University Orders Safety Audits, Sets October 12 Deadline for Reports
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DU orders principals, heads, and wardens to audit campus safety, fix blind spots, repair lights, install CCTV, prune trees, and submit reports by Oct 12.
- Ajinkya Shinde to Lead CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar as Key Figures Remain Detained
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Ajinkya Shinde, the Organisation In‑Charge of the CJP, will lead the protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, according to a pre‑recorded message from Abhijeet…
- Supreme Court Forms Committee to Support Judges’ Mental and Physical Health
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Chief Justice Surya Kant has set up a Supreme Court committee led by Justice KV Viswanathan to improve judges’ mental and physical well‑being across India.
- UP BJP MLA Accused of Detaining and Torturing Three Men Over Gold Bangle Theft
· India
BJP MLA Kunwar Sushant Singh is accused of detaining and torturing three men over alleged gold bangle theft, with victims beaten, hung, and shocked.
- Canter Truck Collision Claims Four Lives, Injures Over 15 Pilgrims in Saharanpur
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A canter truck hit pilgrims returning from Shakambhari Devi shrine in Saharanpur, killing four and injuring more than 15.
- Delhi Protesters Detained as Cockroach Janta Party Calls for Election Commissioner’s Resignation
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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political group named after remarks by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, is staging another protest at…
- CJP Issues 12‑Point Guidelines for Upcoming Jantar Mantar Protest
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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) released a set of 12 guidelines ahead of its planned protest at Jantar Mantar on Saturday, October 10, aimed at Chief…
- Key Delhi Markets Likely to Stay Closed Amid Jantar Mantar Protest
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Connaught Place, Palika Market, Khan Market, Janpath likely to stay closed on Oct 10 as traders brace for Jantar Mantar protest, citing security concerns.
- Half of Indians Report Worsening Finances Ahead of Festive Season, Survey Shows
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A CVoter Snap Poll of 2,051 respondents shows 53.6% of Indian households report worsening finances, with 45% buying new clothes and 47.5% planning family…
- NTA Faces 41% Vacancy, Committee Calls for Permanent Staff and New Question Bank
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A parliamentary committee report tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Friday revealed that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has 16 of its 39 sanctioned…
- Bihar Prepares to Seek Over ₹10,000 Crore from Centre for Flood Damage Compensation
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The first wave of flooding in Bihar began in the opening week of September, affecting more than 50 lakh people across over 2,000 villages in 15…