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Defence Ministry signs ₹4,106 cr deals for IAF satellite, Navy torpedoes

Communication satellite contract worth ₹2,563 crore; ₹1,543 crore deal for torpedoes

Vijay Mallya's flamboyant lifestyle delaying loan settlement: Karnataka HC

The court made the observation while granting relief to Diageo Holdings Netherlands BV in a dispute over shares held by Mallya in UBL

Southwest monsoon withdraws from India, northeast monsoon begins: IMD

The IMD says the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, while northeast monsoon rains have begun in parts of the South. This year's southwest monsoon rainfall was 12.6% below normal.

SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court

The Supreme Court seeks replies from Rahul Gandhi and Congress over the INDIA bloc's October 12 march to the court, held to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and an end to SIR

Domestic getaways, Asian destinations gain for festival travel: Agoda

Bangkok, Phuket and Tokyo lead international searches by Indian travellers, while Goa, Puri and Udaipur remain popular domestic destinations, according to Agoda's latest travel data

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India: What law says about OCI cardholders

Imran Khan, who is a US citizen, has been asked to leave India after attending a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Here is what the law says about foreign nationals

Neet-PG 2026: SC seeks Centre's response on answer key transparency plea

Plea seeks access to questions and answer options shown to each candidate, their responses and the correct answers, arguing that the current system limits independent verification of evaluation

Delhi clears Industrial Policy 2026, plans ₹1,000 crore for new industries

The 10-year policy seeks to attract investment in data centres, GCCs, advanced manufacturing and clean industries, while the Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana will receive ₹1,000 cr over 5 years

PM Modi unveils 5 key infra projects worth ₹3,350 crore in Ladakh

Recognising the importance of preserving Ladakh's ancient archaeological heritage, the prime minister also inaugurated India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat in Leh

Why does food cost more when the world has near-record grain supplies?

World Food Day 2026: Global grain supplies remain relatively high, but a combination of factors threatens to make food less affordable now and may impact production in 2027

Delhi Police chief tenders 'unconditional apology' to SC, defends curbs

Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar said intelligence inputs and changing ground conditions informed the October 10 measures, including regulation of Metro services, to maintain public order

Ankita Bhandari case: Why her parents are protesting at India Gate

Ankita Bhandari's parents have given the Centre 24 hours to cancel Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim governor, demanding that it be put on hold until the CBI probe is complete

Govt apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said the October 10 restrictions were intended to maintain public order, clarifying that the internet shutdown lasted 24 hours within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill

Mumbai Police ask actor Imran Khan, a US national, to leave India by Oct 28

The Mumbai Police action follows the actor's participation in an October 10 demonstration demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

TVK, Congress, INDIA Bloc members begin protest demanding CEC's resignation

Led by TNCC chief B Manickam Tagore, INDIA Bloc cadres raised slogans demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over the Special Intensive Revision exercise

Jio Platforms IPO: When was it launched and what are its future plans?

Jio Platforms is set to launch its IPO on October 21, marking a major milestone as Reliance's digital arm looks to expand beyond telecom into AI, cloud computing, and digital services

Punjab bandh: Markets shut, schools closed over anti-drug activist's murder

The shutdown was called by Parvinder Singh Jhota's family and backed by political parties and farmers' unions after the anti-drug activist was shot dead in Mansa

Delhi Police files FIR against journalist over alleged casteist remarks

Earlier, the independent journalist had alleged sexual assault charges against the ACP and an enquiry of her complaint is being investigated by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police

Delhi weather today: IMD predicts moderate rainfall, thunderstorms

The IMD has forecast light rain across Delhi, with moderate rainfall likely at isolated places and strong winds

3 Indian students die in Germany fire; suspect arrested on homicide charges

The victims, two women aged 25 and 27 and a 26-year-old man, were studying in Germany. German police have provisionally arrested a 41-year-old resident as authorities investigate the fire