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Bamboo replacing poppy patches in Manipur jungles: PCCF
Bamboo plantations have been established in 255 hectares out of 307 hectares of forestland that were under poppy cultivation in three hill districts
read moreThree CJP activists detained in Rajasthan ahead of Delhi protest
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) condemned the restrictions placed by the police on the movement of activists
read moreSC criticises Patna HC ruling that removing salwar does not constitute rape attempt
Shocking, says court and issues notice to accused who had been acquitted of the charges
read moreAccused in Zubeen death case, singer Amrit Prabha granted bail by Gauhati High Court
Justice Pranjal Das granted bail to Mahanta against a bond of ₹50,000 and two sureties of the same amount, Mr. Kamar told reporters
read moreTMC MP writes to UNHCR over denial of drinking water in Kolkata colony
Samirul Islam alleged that drinking water supply to Jyoti Nagar Colony was cut off after the BJP came to power in West Bengal. "Because the residents are Muslims and are not considered part of the BJP’s so-called vote bank,” he said
read moreRailways warns of action against passengers playing loud music in trains
The railways has urged travellers not to play audio/video on speaker mode to ensure a peaceful journey for fellow passengers
read moreTejashwi Yadav has no merit; he is desperate to become Bihar CM: alleges Independent MP Pappu Yadav
read moreCourt boycott invites contempt notices for 26 lawyers in Meghalaya
All bar associations, barring one, began abstaining from judicial work on October 1 to press for the removal of the Advocate General Amit Kumar
read moreNew scientific studies should be guided by previous research for better results, says former IISc director
read moreDMs-SPs must respond within two hours to any sensitive social media-related issues: Bihar CM
In nearly a month, more than half a dozen molestation cases and assaults on women, including minors, on social media have brought a big embarrassment to the state government
read moreSmriti Irani questions Rahul Gandhi’s silence after JNU sacks professor and Congress MP over sexual harassment allegations
Smriti Irani says former Congress president repeatedly speaks about ‘smashing the patriarchy’. However, since this matter came to light, has he taken any action against his MP?
read moreTwo FIRs lodged against CPI(M) leader, day after his house came under attack; one held
CM Suvendu Adhikari warns Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya of legal action over “Hindutva” comments
read moreBombay HC questions NIA on Waze’s bail appeal; expresses surprise at Waze’s assets
The court sought answers from the agency regarding the impact of releasing Waze
read moreHC strikes down Madhya Pradesh’s 27% OBC quota law, calls it ‘unconstitutional’
The High Court judgment came after years of hearing on a number of petitions filed by students from unreserved categories, who had challenged the Amendment Act of August 2019
read morePIL in Bombay HC seeks filling of posts in 14 Maharashtra government bodies
The PIL says that the MPSC published its report for 2022–23 only in July 2026 and omitted appendix data on staff workloads
read morePune police lodge FIR against 15 over MPSC protest in Navi Peth
The FIR states that the group gathered without permission and blocked the road, causing disruptions to traffic and public peace.
read moreNew ‘Ease of doing Business’ rules will wreak havoc with residential areas, environment in J&K: Kashmir-based civil society group
The group warned that these rules were bound to “weaken regulatory oversight and threaten the region’s fragile environment, planned urban development and public welfare”
read moreTwo police constables among five arrested by Mumbai Police in illegal telecom data racket
Police said investigators identified nine accused in the network supplying call detail records (CDRs), subscriber detail records (SDRs) and mobile phone location information
read moreHyderabad’s common mobility pass fails to hit the mark
Priced at ₹8,500 a month, the new pass allows unlimited travel on Metro Rail and RTC buses within the ORR limits but excludes MMTS and last-mile services. Commuters say affordable fares, feeder connectivity and coordination among transport agencies are essential for seamless travel
read moreJ&K Waqf chairperson Andrabi condemns assault on Kashmiri youth in Delhi
Ms. Andrabi termed the incident “deeply disturbing” and demanded “an impartial investigation” into the incident
read moreBreakfast scheme brings more students to schools in Telangana
Increased enrolment, enhanced attendance, no complaints of hunger and more energy among students throughout the day were some of the key factors that emerged as focal points in the Telangana schools after the introduction of the breakfast scheme this academic year, according to a survey in Kodangal constituency by Third Vision Research and Services
read moreWorld Hospice and Palliative Care Day to be celebrated on October 10
Pallium India’s celebration will bring together patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and volunteers
read moreT.N. Home Secretary transferred, Prem Anand Sinha posted as Director of DVAC
Tamil Nadu Home Secretary K. Manivasan has been replaced by A. Karthik, Chairman and Managing Director of the Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO).
read moreT.N. says Karnataka’s scant respect for CWMA’s orders has affected its Cauvery Basin farmers
read moreSupreme Court backs T.N. Speaker’s decision to drop disqualification proceedings against AIADMK MLAs
read moreCEC row updates: CJP leaders accuse govt. of imposing Emergency, 'Even if I am detained, the protest should not end', says Dipke
The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the temporary suspension of internet services. Internet services will remain suspended within a 4-kilometre radius around the Janpath–Kartavya Path crossing from 10 p.m. on October 9 to 10 p.m. on October 10.
read moreFive-tier security for Prime Minister’s Chennai visit
The arrangement includes 15,000 officers and personnel. City Police Commissioner A. Amalraj chairs review meeting
read moreIn a rare bid to save Kashmiri language, clerics to deliver sermons in vernacular language on October 16
Mirwaiz made the announcement on the urs (special occasion) of Hazrat Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani, a local saint from Budgam
read moreUnits grappling with rising costs, says expert at Vettri Tamil Nadu MSME Summit 2026
According to S. Vasudevan, president of Tanstia, Micro and Small Enterprises are presently undergoing an extremely challenging phase due to the West Asia conflict and the continuous increase in production and operational costs
read moreNIA files chargesheet against 4 in Kishtwar terror attack case, traces conspiracy to Pakistan
The 535-page chargesheet details the conspiracy and the role of the three dead terrorists, including Saifullah, commander of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammad, in the attack.
read moreBJP says Rahul’s account of INDIA bloc meeting with President ‘politically motivated’
While Congress leader says he was ‘shocked’ that the President did not ‘deny’ the Opposition’s ‘vote theft’ allegation, BJP’s Sudhanshu Trivedi says Rahul Gandhi twisted what had occurred
read moreTale of two protests: Before CJP, dismissed BSF personnel were denied permission for Jantar Mantar agitation
Police told the former BSF personnel, who wanted to protest against their dismissal from service, that hunger strikes were unlawful and that a two-day continuous agitation is not permitted
read moreKerala Postal Circle launches ‘Assured Next Day Delivery’ service
Speed Post articles to be delivered next day in six Municipal Corporations of Keralam
read moreTVK allies hail byelection victory, says its an endorsement of government’s performance
Alliance leaders including Thirumavalavan and Manickam Tagore congratulate the party on its electoral success
read moreUniversity Teachers’ Association (Contract) seek regularisation, implementation of UGC pay scale
read more568 projects proposed under UDF government’s 100-day action plan implemented, says Keralam Chief Minister
Satheesan announces the government’s second ‘mission’ christened ‘Janasparsham’ -- a ‘File Adalat’ lasting from October 15 to December 31 to dispose of pending files
read moreDelhi braces for CJP protest: 45 metro stations shut, trains cancelled, 23,000 security personnel deployed
Here is everything you need to know about the massive security lockdown in Delhi ahead of the CJP’s October 10 protest.
read moreKarnataka HC notice to govt. on BDA’s plan to construct new building for its headquarters by demolishing existing one
read moreRuling parties sweep bypolls as BJP bags Bengal seats, TVK wins in Tamil Nadu
BJP wins Nandigram, Rejinagar and Nagaon by a huge margin, while TVK wins Dharapuram and Madurantakam
read moreUDF, LDF working together to corner ruling BJP in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, says Mayor V.V. Rajesh
Rajesh says he will 'resist all attempts to level false charges against him’
read moreGovt. will ensure lives of fishers in Vizhinjam improve along with development of international port: Keralam CM
Satheesan inaugurates the work on the new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam here on Friday
read moreHow can a police officer aver that accused will abscond because he is a ‘North Indian?’ questions Madras High Court
Justice N. Ramesh says such an averment is not appreciated and that a person’s place of origin cannot be a reason for apprehending that he may flee
read moreRepeal recent Assembly polls, INDIA bloc urges President
Memorandum alleges large-scale “vote theft”, demands resignation of CEC, suspension of SIR, and return to paper ballots; Rahul Gandhi says sustained Opposition pressure could bring down the government
read moreAIADMK likely to face another crisis after decline in vote share
Following AIADMK’s recent setback in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypoll, detractors may raise questions about Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership around the time of the party’s Foundation Day on October 17
read moreMore train halts sought at Tadepalligudem railway station
Mr. Srinivas has appealed for the halting of Vande Bharat and Garib Rath Express trains at Tadepalligudem station.
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