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Protest at Jantar Mantar on Gandhi Jayanti: Here's what we know so far

Delhi Police has denied permission for the October 2 protest, with prohibitory orders in New Delhi and 11 Metro stations shut as groups demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Putin lauds Modi's peace push, says PM has 'good ideas' to end Ukraine war

Russian president says Modi repeatedly presses for a peaceful settlement, while India signals readiness to use its ties with both sides to support dialogue

FlyDubai pilot Smit Machchhar's path from nervous pilot to cockpit 'hero'

Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed by his copilot, opened the cockpit door after fighting back, allowing passengers to subdue the attacker and avert a crash

SIR row: ECI orders special drive to enrol 'left-out' voters in 20 states

The ECI has asked 20 states and UTs where SIR is complete to compare pre- and post-SIR rolls, identify voters left out and enrol them through Form 6

Clear skies continue in Delhi; heavy rainfall likely in Arunachal, Kerala

The IMD expects isolated to scattered rainfall over parts of northeast India, Odisha, West Bengal, central India, Maharashtra and the southern peninsula over the coming days.

Govt likely to forbid private retailers from caps on petrol, diesel sales

"Nobody is allowed to cap fuel sales. It is not acceptable; it is not done," Oil Secretry Neeraj Mittal told reporters here, adding that the government's position had not changed.

Mahanadi dispute: Shah pushes Odisha, Chhattisgarh towards a settlement

Both states expressed confidence in a negotiated settlement after Shah reviewed CWC-led technical talks, while the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal remains in place

MP Tourism, Royal Enfield begin two-year partnership for adventure tourism

A 10-day expedition will take 22 riders through Madhya Pradesh's wildlife and heritage destinations as the partners develop motorcycle routes and promote responsible tourism

Gandhi's peace, non-violence message more relevant amid wars: Prez Murmu

"On behalf of all citizens, I pay my respectful tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 157th birth anniversary, celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti," she said in a message.

Rajiv Gauba calls for energy reforms, stronger regulation to boost security

The Niti Aayog member urged faster domestic exploration, a stronger gas value chain and regulatory reforms that keep pace with new technologies while protecting consumers

Rahul Gandhi visits Balaghat, meets families after 32 tribal child deaths

The Congress leader met Baiga families and said he would raise the deaths in the Lok Sabha, while Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla called his visit a political stunt

CJP to launch protests from Oct 2, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation

Cockroach Janta Party's Abhijeet Dipke announced protests in several states from tomorrow, stating the agitation will continue until CEC Kumar steps down

Gandhi Jayanti 2026: Are banks open on October 2? Check holiday status

Bank branches will remain shut on Friday for Gandhi Jayanti, while digital banking services and ATMs will continue to operate across the country

Prevented another 9/11-like attack: PM Modi hails Capt Smit Machchhar

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot during a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv; passengers and crew later helped overpower the attacker and land the aircraft safely

Must bring youth into public services: PM at UPSC centenary celebrations

He said it is essential that the recruitment examination does not just test what a candidate knows but also sees why that youth wants to come into civil services

Senior citizens can seek eviction of children from property: Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court upheld a rule allowing senior citizens or parents to seek eviction of children or legal heirs from their property on grounds of non-maintenance and ill-treatment

Organ donation in India: How the system works and what law says

From living and deceased donation to altruistic transplants, India's organ donation framework is governed by THOTA, which sets rules for approvals, organ removal and commercial dealings

Delhi winter pollution: CAQM calls for checks on vehicles, stubble burning

Pollution regulator reviews preparedness across Delhi's neighbouring states as PUCC-linked fuelling curbs begin, while action against old vehicles and diesel autos is stepped up

ECINET, ERONET explained: How Election Commission's voter roll systems work

ECINET and ERONET help the Election Commission manage electoral rolls. Here's how the systems work, the role of EROs and why their functioning has come under scrutiny

Gurugram Metro Phase 2: Haryana clears ₹1,662 crore civil works package

The second phase will extend the Gurugram Metro from Sector 9 to Cyber City, linking major residential and commercial hubs and providing interchanges with Rapid Metro and Namo Bharat