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Ladakh leaders to meet MHA panel in Delhi over statehood on Oct 22

Ladakh representatives will hold talks with the sub-committee of the Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi on October 22, said Leh Apex Body co-chairman Chering Dorje Lakruk on Sunday.

India developing 200 MW nuclear reactors to power commercial ships

India is developing 200 MW nuclear power reactors, compact in size that can be deployed on commercial ships.

Amit Shah approves ₹1,950 cr to Karnataka, Maharashtra as flood relief

This year, the Centre has already released Rs 13,603.20 crore to 27 states under the SDRF and Rs 2,189.28 crore under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to 15 states

SC terms pendency of 882K execution pleas 'highly disappointing, alarming'

Execution petitions are the pleas filed by a decree holder seeking enforcement of court orders passed in a civil dispute

TVK transfers ₹20,00,000 aid to families of karur stampede victims

On October 15, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that a total compensation of Rs 4.87 crore has been issued to the families of victims in the stampede during TVK chief Vijay's rally in Karur

From firecrackers to green crackers: How rules changed festive supply chain

India's fireworks economy has undergone a significant transformation over the years, shaped by stringent pollution regulations and local bans

A month on, Assam mourns Zubeen as family, fans seek answers on his death

Garg's wife, Garima, said the family, along with the people of the state, are waiting to know what happened in his final moments, and expressed faith in the legal system to unravel the truth

Central Railway to run 1,702 special trains for Diwali, Chhath Puja

CPRO added that Extra counters have been set up at major stations for the convenience and safety of the passengers

Omar Abdullah mulls legal move for J&K statehood, rules out BJP tie-up

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he is considering becoming a party to the Supreme Court case seeking restoration of statehood, while ruling out any alliance with the BJP

6.5% growth rate means India stuck in lower-middle income trap: Chidambaram

He further said that India's Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of $2,650 needs to double for it to get around the low-middle income group

Delhi records minimum temperature of 20.6 degrees Celsius, AQI rises to 284

The IMD has forecast mainly clear skies during the day. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 33 degrees Celsius

MP farmers to get 90% subsidy for installing solar pumps: CM Yadav

He said farmers would get a solar pump of one step higher capacity than their existing ones - those with 3 HP pumps will get 5 HP solar pumps

Delhi Police tightens security, traffic control across city ahead of Diwali

Special security measures have been implemented at key markets, crowded public places, and commercial hubs with high foot traffic

Serving farmers is serving God, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan

Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged the farmers to use good seeds for a good harvest. Those who sell faulty or bad seeds should be cautious, and strict action will be taken

Rafah crossing to reopen Monday for returnees to Gaza: Palestinian embassy

"The number of people registering to return to Gaza is very big," Naji al-Naji, cultural counselor at the embassy, told The Associated Press without saying how many

Nirav Modi claims 'sensational developments' to come in UK extradition case

The judge turned down Nirav's application for a stay on the proceedings on the grounds of technical and medical constraints in prison, which is set to proceed to a trial scheduled in January 2026

Leh Apex Body seeks inclusion of Ladakh representative in judicial probe

Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Saturday welcomed the centre's decision to conduct a judicial probe into the September 14 violence but demanded inclusion of a representative from Ladakh in the team.

BJP promoting 'corporate Hindutva' by selling names of deities: Congress

Referring to Mumbai Metro stations, Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant alleged that the BJP's "corporate Hindutva" had reduced deities and national figures to marketing tools

Delhi air remains poor for 5th day, 9 stations in red zone ahead of Diwali

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the national capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 268 at 4 pm, placing it in the 'poor' category

Self-reliant India no longer just an idea, now a reality: Yogi Adityanath

Adityanath made the remark while opening a programme of PTC Industries at BrahMos Aerospace Complex here with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh