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Delhi HC to urgently hear pleas by CJP's Das, Ranka, AISA's Neha Bora

The CJP has alleged that the bail proceedings in the case have been deliberately delayed to prevent the release of its two co-convenors

Delhi HC to urgently hear pleas by CJP's Das, Ranka, AISA's Neha Bora
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 12:27 PM IST

Eight eMudhra certificate authority keys compromised: What to know

Weakly generated keys could allow website impersonation; browser and software providers have moved to block them

Eight eMudhra certificate authority keys compromised: What to know
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 11:42 AM IST

Rubio to meet Ambani in Jamnagar: Venezuelan oil, energy on agenda

With the whole world watching, Marco Rubio will meet Mukesh Ambani today in Jamnagar, home to the world's largest oil-refining complex

Rubio to meet Ambani in Jamnagar: Venezuelan oil, energy on agenda
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Delhi pollution curbs from November 1: What changes and who is exempt

From higher parking fees to restrictions on certain vehicles, here's what Delhi residents and commuters need to know about the pollution-control measures from November 1

Delhi pollution curbs from November 1: What changes and who is exempt
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

Rubio meets Jaishankar in Mumbai, pushes for early India-US trade deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held talks in Mumbai on trade, energy, defence and technology

Rubio meets Jaishankar in Mumbai, pushes for early India-US trade deal
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 10:49 AM IST

Delhi's air quality slips to poor category, forecast to worsen further

Delhi's AQI reached 219 at 7 am on Wednesday, with forecasts indicating poor air quality over the coming days

Delhi's air quality slips to poor category, forecast to worsen further
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 9:29 AM IST

India opposes negative portrayal amid UN experts' concerns over protests

India engages with human rights mechanisms through dialogue, cooperation, but unverified allegations must not be used to portray the country negatively, said MEA Deputy Secretary Barkha Tamrakar

India opposes negative portrayal amid UN experts' concerns over protests
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Delhi Police transfers second case against CJP leaders' to Crime Branch

The Crime Branch will now probe both cases against Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka linked to the alleged trespass at Jantar Mantar, a denotified protest site

Delhi Police transfers second case against CJP leaders' to Crime Branch
Updated On : 21 Oct 2026 | 7:56 AM IST

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against judicial custody

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court seeking an urgent hearing against the extension of their judicial custody.

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against judicial custody
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions

FM calls for multilateral rules as economic penalties have consequences beyond their intended targets

FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 10:47 PM IST

Manipur CM holds meeting with Oppn leaders, reviews security situation

Y Khemchand Singh reviews the security situation with opposition leaders after three firewood collectors were killed in Kangpokpi district

Manipur CM holds meeting with Oppn leaders, reviews security situation
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 10:17 PM IST

Calcutta HC orders inquiry by retired judge into Chorbagan stampede

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari had said that a sitting judge of the high court would head a special investigation team (SIT) to be formed to probe the incident

Calcutta HC orders inquiry by retired judge into Chorbagan stampede
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 3:12 PM IST

Dipke thanks Ramlila organisers for 'free publicity' over cockroach effigy

Dipke thanked organisers of a Delhi Ramlila event for "free publicity" after they announced plans to burn a 30-foot cockroach effigy alongside those of Ravan, Meghnad and Kumbhkaran

Dipke thanks Ramlila organisers for 'free publicity' over cockroach effigy
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 2:12 PM IST

Why embroidery workers in Surat are protesting and what are their demands?

Surat's embroidery workers are preparing to intensify the ongoing 3-month long protest to get 8 hr shifts, paid weekly holidays and wage protections, as talks with factory owners remain inconclusive

Why embroidery workers in Surat are protesting and what are their demands?
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 2:10 PM IST

Power shortage in India: Which states are seeking additional electricity?

Tamil Nadu has turned to emergency power purchases costing up to ₹37 per unit, while other states seek additional supplies as electricity demand exceeds available generation

Power shortage in India: Which states are seeking additional electricity?
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 1:47 PM IST

There must be no objection to singing Vande Mataram in entirety: Bhagwat

Bhagwat noted that 'Vande Mataram' defeated the conspiracy to divide Bengal and continues to serve as a powerful inspiration for national unity

There must be no objection to singing Vande Mataram in entirety: Bhagwat
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

9 injured in fire at 13-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kurla

The cause of the fire and extent of the damage are yet to be determined

9 injured in fire at 13-storey residential building in Mumbai's Kurla
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Govt has no plans to regulate airfares, may cap prices during emergencies

The government has ruled out routine airfare regulation but plans stricter monitoring of airline pricing, with provisions to cap fares during exceptional circumstances

Govt has no plans to regulate airfares, may cap prices during emergencies
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Mumbai cops to bring 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing from Kota on Tuesday

The team, which obtained the requisite permission Monday evening, decided to stay in Kota to avoid travelling at night. It will return to Mumbai on Tuesday

Mumbai cops to bring 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing from Kota on Tuesday
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 11:05 AM IST

Bhagwat warns protests may serve political interests, fuel social divisions

Bhagwat cited recent upheavals in Bangladesh, Nepal, France, and Albania, asserting that forces pursuing their own interests use regime change as a means to alter political circumstances

Bhagwat warns protests may serve political interests, fuel social divisions
Updated On : 20 Oct 2026 | 11:04 AM IST