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What is Bitchat, Jack Dorsey's messaging app removed from app stores?

India removed Bitchat from major app stores on October 3. Here is what the app does, how it works and why authorities raised concerns

CISF deploys additional personnel for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Z+ security

Reinforcement was ordered on October 7 amid protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with extra personnel deployed at Kumar's residence and ECI office

Greater flexibility needed to bridge differences at COP31: Bhupender Yadav

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said COP31 should chart a clear path for greater engagement, technical cooperation and targeted support to help countries build climate-related capabilities

Heavy deployment by CAPF, Delhi Police ahead of Oct 10 CJP protest: Details

Security has been intensified across Delhi ahead of the CJP's proposed October 10 protest, with authorities preparing for large crowds and possible movement from neighbouring states

Rules appointing Jharkhand DGP prima facie in teeth of earlier decision: SC

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was appearing for Jharkhand, told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana that the state will revisit the rules

Delhi Police books Rahul, Priyanka for alleged 'assault', 'obstruction'

The FIR follows Wednesday's Congress protest, during which Rahul Gandhi led INDIA bloc leaders in a street demonstration and police detained 91 people, including several MPs

IndiGo flight to Lucknow suffers nose damage due to lightning, lands safely

An IndiGo flight from Patna to Lucknow made an emergency landing after lightning struck it at an altitude of 17,000 feet. All 104 passengers, including the crew, are reported to be safe

INDIA bloc MPs to stage bigger protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar today

The Cockroach Janta Party will hold a 'Chappal protest' in Bengaluru today over alleged voter deletions during SIR, ahead of its October 10 'Delhi Chalo' protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Delhi to remain warm today; heavy rain likely in parts of South, East India

Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal and Sikkim on Thursday

Delhi Police seeks removal of 11 posts over 'misleading' protest content

The IFSO issued notices under the Information Technology Act, directing the platform to remove or restrict access to the reported URLs within three hours

Veteran actor Nana Patekar passes away at 75 due to cardiac arrest

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, 75, was found unconscious at his Goa residence and was declared dead at 5:20 am after doctors attempted to revive him with continuous CPR for around 45 minutes

Delhi building collapse in Seemapuri: Toll rises to 4; rescue ops continue

One more body was recovered from the debris of a four-storey building in New Seemapuri, taking the death toll to four, while eight injured people are undergoing treatment at a Delhi hospital

PM Modi to inaugurate 10th edition of India Mobile Congress on Thursday

PM Modi to inaugurate IMC 2026 as India showcases advances in digital innovation, next-generation connectivity and technology-led growth

Won't stop until India becomes developed nation by 2047, says PM Modi

Marking 25 years as a head of government, Narendra Modi sets out six goals for India and vows to continue serving the country until it becomes a developed nation by 2047.

Green signal: AAI set to develop greenfield international airport in Puri

AAI will develop the ₹5,631-crore Puri airport after environmental and CRZ clearances, with the first phase designed to handle 4.6 million passengers annually.

PM Modi calls for rules-based maritime order amid rising Hormuz tensions

Modi stresses shared prosperity and responsibility at Sagarmanthan, as the shipping ministry announces an industry coalition for the India-EU Green Shipping Corridor

SAT seeks details of documents Sebi shared with Jane Street beyond duty

The tribunal asks Sebi to specify material shared beyond its legal obligations as Jane Street seeks trading data and other documents; the hearing continues on Thursday.

Rahul, Priyanka, other MPs detained during Delhi protest, released later

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders were detained in Delhi while protesting against the Election Commission and demanding action over electoral issues.

University of Colorado Denver gets UGC approval for Hyderabad campus

First US public university approved under UGC framework plans to admit inaugural cohort in Telangana by August 2027

SC seeks replies on CBI challenge to relief for MSPL in Belekeri ore case

The CBI challenges a Karnataka High Court order quashing proceedings against MSPL over alleged illegal iron ore procurement and exports; replies are due in two weeks.