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SC rejects MMTC plea against ₹1,950 crore NSEL settlement scheme

MMTC had argued that the arrangement was against public interest and public policy

SC seeks senior Delhi Police officer's presence over assault allegations

The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Delhi Police over alleged assaults on women journalists covering protests and extended the compliance report deadline to October 15

Pune water cut: PMC orders weekly supply cut from Oct 15 as El Niño looms

Pune ordered a citywide water supply shutdown every Thursday and banned the use of drinking water for construction and vehicle washing as the state prepares for prolonged water stress

Odisha Finance dept cautions against schemes without prior approval

It cited commitments linked to KG-to-PG education, PDS rice distribution and the Subhadra Mudra scheme, and directed departments to route major proposals through the Finance and Planning departments

PM Kisan 24th instalment: When will farmers receive payment & how to check?

The government has not yet confirmed when farmers will receive the next ₹2,000 amount. Check the latest update, online payment status, eligibility and how to resolve payment delays

India 'mother of democracy', does not grow at anyone's expense: PM Modi

Citing India's linguistic diversity and digital reach, PM Modi said that technology, data and knowledge are redefining power, which should be used to empower people and create new opportunities

Rahul Gandhi's plea not listed for hearing in SC as defects yet to be cured

The plea has alleged large-scale voter deletions and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches 150 electric buses, EV charging stations

Flagging-off 150 new zero-emission electric buses from the Swami Vivekanand ISBT Anand Vihar, Gupta also inaugurated high-capacity charging stations at four Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) depots

Student group marches in Delhi, seeks release of detained CJP leaders

The protesters, associated with student organisation Disha, called on citizens -- particularly youths -- to gather at Connaught Place in large numbers, and reclaim Jantar Mantar

Tech can help tackle question paper leaks systematically: Nandan Nilekani

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum 2026 here, Nilekani said the issue of exam paper leaks is a 'solvable' issue and needs the use of technology

Delhi SIR: 2 million cases resolved after EC eases voter verification rules

Election Commission resolved over 60% of the 3.3 million cases flagged during Delhi's SIR of electoral rolls, following procedural relaxations and a faster verification drive

SC defers hearing on pleas over Delhi protests, metro disruptions to Oct 15

On Tuesday, a bench of Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was scheduled to conduct the crucial hearing on a litany of petitions

Dipke calls those opposing tricolour hoisting at Jantar Mantar 'traitors'

Dipke's remarks came after Delhi Police detained CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, and Ajinkya Shinde-who had gathered at the Jantar Mantar earlier in the morning

NHAI mandates independent design checks for bridges, tunnels from December

IITs, government technical institutions, and empanelled firms will check critical highway designs under a new framework aimed at strengthening infrastructure safety

SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking protest SOPs, traders claim ₹2,000 cr losses

The plea comes amid concerns over the impact of protest marches and demonstrations on traffic movement, access to business districts and the routine functioning of institutions in the national capital

Karnataka HC rules against SC/ST quota hike, cites 50% reservation cap

The 50 per cent ceiling was established by the Supreme Court in its 1992 Indra Sawhney vs Union of India judgment and has been upheld in subsequent rulings

Clear skies in Delhi day after heavy rain; showers likely in parts of India

The IMD has forecast no rain in Delhi on Tuesday, a day after heavy showers brought down temperatures across the capital

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka detained near Jantar Mantar

In a post on X, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said several other team members, including Ajinkya Shinde, had also been detained

Delhi Police seeks CAPF deployment extension till Oct 20 amid protest fears

In a letter to MHA, police requested that the deployment, which was scheduled to end on Monday, be extended to maintain law and order and deal with any potential situation