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Protests great mechanism for governments to perform better: Wangchuk

Speaking at an event, Wangchuk said nations all around the world happily permit protests, and that too right in front of Parliament

Delhi records best AQI for Oct 24 in 10 years excluding Covid period: Govt

According to a statement issued by the Environment Department, the AQI stood at 306 on October 24 in 2024 and 275 on the corresponding date in 2025, before declining to 191 this year

Railways yet to clarify alcohol testing norms a year after Bilaspur crash

In response to the CRS observation, the Railway Board had said at the time that the matter was under review by its health directorate

Amit Shah visits Delhi Police HQ to review law and order, key challenges

Shah reached the police headquarters on Jai Singh Road around 3 pm, where senior officers will brief him on the force's performance, ongoing investigations and key law enforcement challenges

PM Modi to visit Varanasi, Bhubaneswar on Sunday for key inaugurations

In Bhubaneswar, the prime minister will inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's newly established Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute

AISA chief Neha Bora refuses to sign peace bond, questions curbs on dissent

Bora said she would not furnish a ₹10,000 personal bond with one surety, questioning a police notice issued under Section 126 of the BNSS and asserting the right to peaceful protest and dissent

AI should assist decision-making, not replace human judgment: Adityanath

Inaugurating a centre for quantum forensics and legal compliance at UPSIFS, the Uttar Pradesh CM stressed accountability, data security and human discretion in the use of emerging technologies

SC panel to hear Jantar Mantar protest violence complaints on Oct 29, 30

The committee will specifically examine the alleged use of pellet guns, targeted violence and harassment of female protesters, as well as instances of excessive force and property damage on both sides

VIP culture in hospitals can compromise patient safety: Aiims doctors

An article in Oncology Reviews highlights how preferential treatment for influential patients can divert scarce resources, cause avoidable complications and undermine equitable access to healthcare

Ashoke Sen becomes first Indian physicist to win 2026 Oskar Klein Medal

The ICTS-TIFR professor is recognised for his contributions to theoretical physics and string theory. The medal is awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee for Physics

J&K Cabinet expansion, reshuffle to take place next week: CM Omar Abdullah

The Jammu and Kashmir CM said the exercise is likely in the first two to three days of next week, adding that the list has been finalised and urging party colleagues not to seek ministerial berths

Bay of Bengal system likely to intensify into cyclonic storm by Oct 26

The IMD said the system is expected to intensify into a depression on October 24 and a deep depression on October 25 before becoming a cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal by October 26

CTI urges Rahul to defer Nov 1 rally, warns of ₹10,000 crore trade loss

CTI has urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, citing the risk of business losses during the peak festive shopping season

Odisha attracts ₹53,894 crore investment intents at India Chem 2026

The two-day Mumbai outreach yielded nine MoUs and four investment intents across power, chemicals, metals, textiles and agro-processing, with potential for 20,210 jobs

Delhi weather today: AQI improves to 'moderate', temperature set to rise

Delhi's AQI improved to 185 on Saturday morning, entering the moderate category, while the IMD forecast partly cloudy skies; heavy rain is likely in parts of southern India

Delhi-Bihar bus fares surge as Diwali, Chhath travel demand intensifies

Private bus tickets to Bihar are costing ₹2,500-4,000 on several services, against regular fares of ₹840-2,000, as passengers struggle to find confirmed train tickets

Delhi govt to grant urban status to 48 villages, ending rural tag: CM Gupta

The Delhi government will grant urban status to the remaining 48 rural villages, paving the way for planned development, improved civic amenities and integration into the city's urban framework.

Over 100 detained in Delhi as protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar resume

Delhi Police detained over 100 protesters during a march against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, as demonstrators demanded the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

In the verdant embrace of the Goddess: A journey via Nanda Devi, Alaknanda

One has returned from the trek with mixed feelings. The Nanda Devi sanctuary represents what could be, while the Alaknanda Valley is a warning about what shouldn't be

Oil India discovers natural gas in KG Basin's shallow offshore waters

The discovery at the Godavari-1 well in the Matsyapuri formation recorded natural gas flow of up to 2 lakh standard cubic metres per day during continuous testing