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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

HPL arm's ₹6,000 crore chemical plant inaugurated in West Bengal

Govt prods investors to surrender unused land allotted for projects or utilise it immediately

Datanomics: Internet shutdowns dip but India still ranks second globally

During a recent protest against alleged irregularities in electoral roll revision, authorities imposed internet shutdowns in parts of Delhi, citing security concerns.

Sri Lankan court orders to seek Interpol Red Notice against Basil Rajapaksa

The Rajapaksa family is currently facing a spate of court cases for alleged illegal transactions while in government

Karnataka HC upholds UBL share pledge over banks' ₹6,203 crore claim

The Karnataka High Court held that banks' personal guarantee and contractual restrictions did not create a proprietary interest overriding the pledge of Mallya's UBL shares

Delhi HC seeks replies on plea against non-dairy products sold as paneer

The PIL seeks inspections and action against non-dairy substitutes sold as paneer without disclosure. The Delhi High Court gave authorities six weeks to respond to the plea

SC directs Railways to insure all counter tickets from October 27 onwards

The Supreme Court has made insurance coverage for railway counter tickets mandatory from October 27, on the same terms as online bookings, with the Railway Board accountable.

Explained: What laws protect Indian seafarers working in conflict zones

Indian seafarers often work on foreign-flagged ships in conflict zones. Here is how Indian and international laws, flag states and government agencies assist them during emergencies

Explained: What preventive detention, arrest and detention mean under law

Three CJP leaders were detained during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Here is what preventive detention, arrest and detention mean and how they differ