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Probe sex assault case against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, court directs Delhi cops

A Delhi court has ordered the completion of an inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against Chandrashekhar Azad. The complainant accused Azad of raping her under the pretext of marriage and claimed the police did not register an FIR. The police sought additional time for the inquiry, but the complainant opposed this request. The court rejected the police's plea and emphasized that the alleged offence is punishable…

Trump Offers Help To Russia After Suspected Plague Death, Quarantines

A laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances, prompting authorities to quarantine dozens of people.

India, Switzerland eye deeper ties in trade, investment, tech

India and Switzerland have signed five agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade and mobility. The two countries aim to enhance market access for Indian exports and attract Swiss investments in key sectors. A new mobility agreement will facilitate easier access for Indian professionals and students to Switzerland. Both leaders discussed global conflicts and emphasized the importance of dialogue for peace.

Rajya Sabha polls: 8 fresh BJP faces for UP, Hardeep Puri among 2 ministers dropped

BJP has chosen not to renominate Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma for Rajya Sabha. This decision raises speculation about a possible reshuffle of the council of ministers by PM Narendra Modi. Since several ministers have been given organization roles, it indicates their continuation in government may be unlikely. Puri's term ends in November, and he may be reassigned for the Punjab assembly polls.

Set to leave party, NC MP Ruhullah meets students at Kashmir University, calls for ‘restoring students’ voice’

The rebel NC MP has started an outreach in J&K ahead of the proposed resignation on November 3 this year from the party

SIR row: Will annul Election Commission orders not in keeping with law, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission to clarify decision-making processes related to voter roll revisions. It emphasized that decisions should be taken unanimously or by majority among commission members only. Senior advocate Vikas Singh argued for preserving records and scrutiny of the commission's actions. The court will examine allegations of unilateral actions against the Chief Election Commissione…

Trump Says US Moved All B-1 Bombers From UK Airbase After "Some Threats"

Washington confirmed earlier that the bombers had left the RAF Fairford airbase -- used by the United States to launch strikes on Tehran -- even as the British government insisted the site was safe.

National Commission for Women issues safety guidelines to step-up monitoring of app-based and digital transport services

The National Commission for Women has released guidelines aimed at improving safety for women passengers using app-based transport services. These measures include verifying the background of drivers and ensuring proper identification matches. Additionally, the guidelines address issues related to late-night travel and unauthorized changes in drivers or vehicles. Aggregators are encouraged to create a verified pool o…

Jammu and Kashmir: High court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man for ‘showing anti-national tendencies’

Jammu & Kashmir high court has quashed the preventive detention of Mashooq Ahmad Shah under the Public Safety Act. The court found the allegations against him to be vague and lacking necessary details. Justice Rajnesh Oswal ruled that his detention violated constitutional guarantees under Article 22(5). Shah had been accused of anti-national activities without sufficient evidence. Consequently, the court directed his…

Supreme Court refuses to stay proceedings against Nicobar project

The petitions in the Calcutta High Court say that the diversion of over 130 sq. km of pristine tropical forest violated the Forest Rights Act and threatened the Shompen and Nicobarese way of life and culture

Construction of Vaduthala railway overbridge, Perandoor-Vaduthala bridge to begin on October 7

The new bridge, which is being constructed across the Perandoor Canal and will connect Vaduthala and Perandoor, will serve as a key transport link and enable people to travel quickly from Container Road via Vaduthala to Kaloor, thereby bypassing the congested National Highway

Pretty in pink, but Malarikkal’s lilies worry ecologists

A two-year study for the Kerala State Biodiversity Board finds the water lily, which appeared in Malarikkal after the 2018 floods, has shown unprecedented and uncontrolled growth; ecologists flag its impact on local aquatic plants, water flow and sunlight penetration, besides concerns over methane emissions from decaying plant biomass; the seasonal bloom has transformed Malarikkal into a tourism hotspot, bringing add…

Two captive-bred Great Indian Bustards released into wild in Rajasthan under conservation efforts

Bhupender Yadav said the milestone was the outcome of nearly a decade of unwavering dedication by our scientists, researchers, and ground staff to help the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird, reclaim the deserts of Rajasthan

For First Time, Pakistan To Deploy Troops To Aide Saudi-Backed Yemen Forces

Turkey and Pakistan will undertake a "rapid deployment" of troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a new mutual defence alliance, the three countries said Monday, as the Gulf kingdom faces escalating attacks from Yemen's Houthis.

Chief Secy should ask District Collectors to instruct officials to follow Union Govt.’s guidelines on protocols: MP

Mr. Ravikumar said that an order issued on January 12, 2026, states that MPs representing the area must be invited to public functions organised by a Government office

Two killed, Indian among injured after Russian drone hits Turkish cargo ship

A Russian drone struck the MV Royad Mammadov cargo vessel in the Black Sea, resulting in two fatalities. Among the crew were three Indian nationals, one of whom sustained injuries and received medical care. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that the ship's captain was killed in the attack and expressed condolences. Romanian authorities responded to the incident by rescuing 11 crew members and recovering two dec…

Delhi Cop Vivek Bhagat's Promotion Withheld Amid Sexual Harassment Allegation

The proposal to confer additional duty charge to these officers was initiated on August 25, "much before the present set of events", the government said in a post X late Monday. The orders were issued after due approval on October 5.

Encroachment of land in Mumbai

Converting public land for private luxury residences prioritises the luxury of a few over the lives of millions

T.N. allocated ₹812 crore for Annan Seer scheme

Marriages taking place on or after the date of issue of the government order would be covered under the scheme

Rawat defies warning by Congress brass, carries on Uttarakhand yatra

Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal had said it had been made clear that individual campaigns “would not be tolerated”

West Bengal BLOs write to CEO, seek security ahead of drive to re-enrol voters

Veeramani’s drivers held on charges of abetment

The police also conducted searches at the residences of the three accused in connection with their alleged role in facilitating Veeramani’s offences

India-UAE joint military exercise begins in Uttarakhand; focus on mountain warfare

The exercise, being conducted from October 5-18, aims to enhance inter-operability, mutual understanding and cooperation, with a focus on mountain warfare, it said

Delhi Govt withholds current duty charge of Additional DCP given to officer accused of sexually harassing journalist

The proposal to confer additional duty charge to these officers was initiated on August 25, “much before the present set of events”, the government said

Top Court Tells Delhi Police To Make Women Safe, Even At 11 pm

A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said it must be ensured that every woman should feel safe even at 11 pm or late at night, whether travelling on the roads or in the metro.

Ex-Prince Andrew Seeks To Quash Search Warrants In Epstein Case

The force arrested the Andrew on his 66th birthday on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

There should be no GST on MDR for UPI transactions: C. Rangarajan

Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor

Mayawati takes nephew Akash back in BSP, re-appoints him national convenor

Bengaluru Jail Official Arrested For Allegedly Soliciting Sex From Convict's Wife

The allegation against Sri Somashekar, who was serving as Chief Superintendent at the time, emerged during the police investigation into the release of convict Shankar A. in 2018 based on a forged Supreme Court order.

Vijay writes to Centre over arrest of fishermen by Sri Lanka

He also makes a strong case for reviving the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries