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Odisha Police arrest 19-year-old for ‘hate speech’

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Police on Monday arrested a person who, along with other associates, was found engaged in promoting communal violence and religious hatred in a video doing rounds on social media platforms.

IRCTC scam: As court paves way for trial of Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav, duo face political backlash

NEW DELHI: As Delhi court ordered framing of charges against the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, along with his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, in the IRCTC hotel scam case, leaders from the BJP and Janata Dal (United) launched a sharp attack on the RJD, calling it a party with a long record of corruption. They asserted that it would be extremely difficult for the RJD to recover.

Uttarakhand CM announces 2-day special Assembly session on state’s silver jubilee

DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday announced a special two-day Assembly session to celebrate 25 years of the creation of the hill state.

Justice will be delivered faster, says Amit Shah on new criminal laws

JAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a state-level exhibition on the three new criminal laws on Monday in Rajasthan's Jaipur. He also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 1,100 development projects across sectors worth approximately Rs 9,600 crore.

‘Maintainable’: Delhi HC on PFI's plea challenging ban by Centre

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday held that it would examine the Popular Front of India's (PFI) plea challenging the decision of the UAPA Tribunal to uphold the five-year ban imposed on the organisation by the Central government.

Awadhesh Prasad backs Akhilesh Yadav after he calls Yogi Adityanath an 'Infiltrator'

AYODHYA: A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav likened Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to an "infiltrator", saying he is from Uttarakhand and should be sent back to his home state, SP MP Awadhesh Prasad on Monday backed his party leader, stating that the condition of the state has worsened under Yogi’s leadership.

Amit Shah inaugurates, lays foundation stone of development works worth Rs 9,315 crore in Rajasthan

JAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Jaipur on Monday, marking his third visit to Rajasthan in the last three months. During his visit, he inaugurated a state-level exhibition on three new criminal laws at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC).

SC junks plea alleging grave irregularities in electoral rolls

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging grave irregularities in electoral rolls across states. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi told the petitioner to raise the issue before the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Ambulance skids on oil spill, collides with truck on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway; two dead

JAIPUR: Two people were killed and three others injured after a speeding ambulance collided with a truck on the Jaipur–Ajmer highway near Chhitaroli station in the Bagru area in Rajasthan, police said.

‘Unfortunate and outrageous’: Mamata Banerjee draws fire over remarks on Durgapur gangrape incident

NEW DELHI: As West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces widespread criticism over her comments following the Durgapur gangrape case, senior BJP leaders on Monday launched scathing attack at her, over precarious law and order situation in the TMC-ruled state.

Amid leadership row, CM Siddaramaiah to host dinner party today for ministers

BENGALURU: Amid the leadership row, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is hosting a dinner meeting for the Congress ministers in Bengaluru on Monday. The development, coming at a time of speculation over leadership change and strong rumours of a cabinet reshuffle, has assumed significance.

ED notice to CM Vijayan's son: Former Congress MLA Anil Akkara files complaint

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Congress MLA Anil Akkara has filed a formal complaint demanding that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) immediately question Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son, Vivek Kiran Vijayan, in connection with the Life Mission money laundering case.

Row over pigeon feeding: Violent language by Jain priests condemnable, says Shiv Sena(UBT) in Saamana

MUMBAI: Amid the ongoing controversy over the feeding of pigeons, especially after the aggressive stand taken by the Jain community, the Shiv Sena(UBT) on Monday said Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra and the Marathi people have the right to decide about the future of the city.

Delhi court frames charges against Lalu Prasad, family in IRCTC hotel scam case

NEW DELHI: In a jolt to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) President Lalu Prasad Yadav and his family members, a Delhi court on Wednesday decided to frame charges against them in the IRCTC hotel scam case.

Tight security in Jaipur ahead of Amit Shah’s visit today; no-fly zone declared

JAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a one-day visit to Rajasthan on Monday, where he will inaugurate a state-level exhibition on India’s new criminal laws at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Sitapura.

Three, including firefighter, die after rescue operation in Kerala's Kollam goes wrong

KOLLAM: A midnight rescue operation turned into a major tragedy at Neduvathoor in Kerala's Kollam, claiming the lives of three people, including a firefighter, after the old rope barrier around an 80-foot-deep well collapsed.

IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms in 11 TN districts today

CHENNAI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across 11 districts of Tamil Nadu on Monday, warning residents to brace for intense showers accompanied by thunder and lightning in several parts of the state.

SC to deliver verdict today on independent probe into Karur stampede

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Monday on petitions demanding a CBI probe into the Karur stampede during actor and TVK founder Vijay’s political rally in Tamil Nadu, a tragic incident that claimed 41 lives and injured over 100 others.

NDA finalises seat-sharing for Bihar polls; BJP, JD-U to contest 101 seats each

PATNA: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), on Sunday, finalised its seat-sharing arrangement for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) set to contest an equal number of 101 seats each.

Akal Takht Sahib Constitutes Three-Member Committee in matter of Desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib at Gurdwara Sahib in Koulpur

AMRITSAR: In connection with the desecration incident at Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Koulpur village of district Samba, Jammu & Kashmir — where five sacred saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji were desecrated after being set on fire — the Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, has constituted a three-member committee.

Jathedar Gargajj Participates in Shaheedi Nagar Kirtan in Mumbai, Says Khalsa Panth Will Mark Ninth Guru’s Martyrdom Centenary in Unity

AMRITSAR: Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj, Officiating Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and Jathedar of Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, today participated in the historic Nagar Kirtan organised by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from Gurdwara Dhubri Sahib, Assam, dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Saka Centenary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadar.

Afghan FM holds second press meet with female journalists allowed, asserts control over Delhi mission

NEW DELHI: Visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Sunday firmly asserted control over the Embassy here in New Delhi, indicating the Islamic Emirate's flag flying in front and behind him.

Canadian FM Anita Anand to visit India on Oct 13 amid efforts to restore bilateral ties

OTTAWA: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand will embark on a diplomatic tour of India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to 17 (Canadian time) to advance cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations under Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, the government said on Saturday.

Dalai lama Congratulated the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

DHARAMSALA: His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written today to Maria Corina Machado to congratulate her on being awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize for her resolute efforts to promote democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and her determination to achieve a peaceful, equitable society.

Karnataka rape and murder case: Accused stabbed minor 19 times, reveals autopsy report

MYSURU: Disturbing details are emerging after the post-mortem examination of the nine-year-old girl, who was found dead near Exhibition Grounds in front of Mysuru Palace.

President Murmu offers prayers at Gujarat's Dwarkadhish Temple

DWARKA: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Gujarat's Dwarkadhish Temple on Saturday, as part of her three-day visit to the state.

Karnataka cabinet expansion just a rumour, claims Deputy CM Shivakumar

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Saturday cleared the air on state cabinet expansion, saying it is just a rumour.

I know my goal, I am in no hurry: K'taka Dy CM Shivakumar on CM's post

BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday dismissed speculative media reports about him assuming the Chief Minister's post, asserting he is 'in no hurry' and focused solely on serving the public.

KC Venugopal questions secrecy, seeks ED clarification on summons to CM Vijayan’s son

KERALA: AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Saturday raised serious concerns over the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) summons to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son in a money laundering case, terming the recent disclosure of the notice “highly suspicious.”

Exposes emptiness of slogans on Nari Shakti: Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre over Afghan Minister presser sans women scribes

NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, on Saturday backed Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's criticism of the Centre over the Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's press conference in Delhi, where women journalists were not permitted to participate.

ED summons to CM Vijayan’s son confirmed as document surfaces

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A fresh controversy has erupted in Kerala after documents surfaced confirming that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had summoned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son, Vivek Kiran, in connection with the Life Mission money-laundering case.

Sanjay Raut invites CM Fadnavis to join all-party delegation to meet Maharashtra CEO

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has invited Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to join an all-party delegation scheduled to meet Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chockalingam on October 14, ahead of the upcoming local and civic body elections in the state.

Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over 'ban' on female journalists at Afghan Minister's presser

NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday sought clarification from the Centre over Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's press conference in Delhi, where women journalists were not permitted to participate.

Death toll rises to 40 in flood and landslide-hit Bengal

KOLKATA: With the recovery of one more body during the last 24 hours, the total number deaths in the flood and landslide-affected hills, Terai and Dooars regions of West Bengal has risen to 40.

CM Stalin to address 10,000 Grama Sabha meetings across TN via video conference today

CHENNAI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to strengthen grassroots democracy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin will Saturday address 10,000 Gram Sabha meetings across the state through video conferencing, according to Gagandeep Singh Bedi, Additional Chief Secretary of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.