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Any process disenfranchising millions is arbitrary: Justice Bhuyan on SIR

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said stripping citizens of their voting rights on a large scale would strike 'at the very heart of the Constitution'

Any process disenfranchising millions is arbitrary: Justice Bhuyan on SIR
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 12:14 PM IST

SC seeks Centre's response on relocation of 135-year-old Delhi library

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva asked Centre to file an affidavit giving full details of the area which would be allotted for the library along with the actual layout plan

SC seeks Centre's response on relocation of 135-year-old Delhi library
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

SC asks Delhi HC to hear plea against Centre's takeover of Gymkhana Club

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was apprised by senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the members of the club

SC asks Delhi HC to hear plea against Centre's takeover of Gymkhana Club
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Delhi HC dismisses pleas for SIT probe into 2020 riots, 2019 Jamia violence

The court had reserved its verdict on the batch of petitions on July 24

Delhi HC dismisses pleas for SIT probe into 2020 riots, 2019 Jamia violence
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 11:27 AM IST

Delhi to remain hot today; heavy rain likely in parts of South India

Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe, south interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on Monday

Delhi to remain hot today; heavy rain likely in parts of South India
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 9:02 AM IST

Around 15 police personnel injured, 110 detained in Jantar Mantar protest

The controversy follows a report that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi formally raised objections on at least 14 occasions over 10 months over decisions on electoral rolls

Around 15 police personnel injured, 110 detained in Jantar Mantar protest
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 7:47 AM IST

1991 reforms: Quant analysis shows liberalisation gains are petering out

India's global percentile ranking has improved modestly since 1991, but weak per capita gains and external vulnerability remain key drags

1991 reforms: Quant analysis shows liberalisation gains are petering out
Updated On : 05 Oct 2026 | 12:31 AM IST

Indian student enrolments in Ireland dip amid geopolitical uncertainty

Geopolitical tensions and weaker visa applications weigh on overseas study decisions even as Ireland remains a key destination

Indian student enrolments in Ireland dip amid geopolitical uncertainty
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 10:44 PM IST

Amid MMDR row, CAG flags ₹1.2K crore mining irregularities in Odisha

Audit says 1.18 crore tonnes of coal produced beyond EC limits and without valid clearances

Amid MMDR row, CAG flags ₹1.2K crore mining irregularities in Odisha
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

IG Defence plans trials of India's first private-sector micro-missile soon

The JWALA interceptor is set to move into system-level testing in the coming months after IG Defence successfully test-fired two solid rocket motors

IG Defence plans trials of India's first private-sector micro-missile soon
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Delhi women now needs Pink Saheli card for free DTC, cluster bus travel

The change has been made under the Delhi Transport Corporation (Free and Concessional Passes) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026

Delhi women now needs Pink Saheli card for free DTC, cluster bus travel
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Corporate agility, stronger governance vital amid changing landscape: VP

Emphasising that trust, transparency and impeccable corporate governance sustain investors' confidence, he cautioned that if their confidence is lost, then progress is never possible

Corporate agility, stronger governance vital amid changing landscape: VP
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 2:00 PM IST

What is inside your supplement? Maharashtra FDA plans wider scrutiny

Tukaram Mundhe plans to examine supplement contents, labelling, consumption and sales as concerns grow over misleading health claims and products that may not match their labels

What is inside your supplement? Maharashtra FDA plans wider scrutiny
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 12:54 PM IST

Heavy rain likely in south, several parts of India; Delhi to stay dry

The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of southern India, with thunderstorms and showers likely across several other regions, while Delhi is expected to stay dry

Heavy rain likely in south, several parts of India; Delhi to stay dry
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 9:13 AM IST

Nearly 200 detained as AISA, other protesters return to Jantar Mantar

Among those detained were AISA national president Neha Bora, civil society activist Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan

Nearly 200 detained as AISA, other protesters return to Jantar Mantar
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 10:49 PM IST

No PUC, No fuel: Haryana govt directs fuel pumps in its NCR districts

Under the directions, petrol, diesel and CNG stations are required to deny fuel to vehicles that do not possess a valid PUCC

No PUC, No fuel: Haryana govt directs fuel pumps in its NCR districts
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 10:19 PM IST

Punjab to add 10,000 police personnel in fight against drug menace: CM Mann

Modern policing is essential because the networks involved in drug trafficking and organised crime are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Mann said.

Punjab to add 10,000 police personnel in fight against drug menace: CM Mann
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

Himachal CM Sukhu distributes ₹5.78 crore aid to 1,471 workers, dependents

Sukhu distributed the assistance through the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board at an event held at Nogli in Rampur Assembly constituency

Himachal CM Sukhu distributes ₹5.78 crore aid to 1,471 workers, dependents
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

Won't seek 2029 votes if Bihar teachers don't get 7th pay panel: Kishor

Kishor was addressing a gathering in Saran district, where Independent MLC Afaq Ahmed, now in the fray as a Jan Suraaj Party candidate, filed his nomination papers from the Teachers constituency

Won't seek 2029 votes if Bihar teachers don't get 7th pay panel: Kishor
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 6:12 PM IST

Peeragarhi interchange to link Delhi Metro's Green, Magenta lines

The interchange is being developed between the existing Peeragarhi station on the Green Line and the upcoming station on the Magenta Line's Krishna Park Extension-Deepali Chowk section under Phase 4

Peeragarhi interchange to link Delhi Metro's Green, Magenta lines
Updated On : 03 Oct 2026 | 4:18 PM IST