Topic: NationalIndia

CM Yogi Pays Tribute To Gandhi On 157th Birth Anniversary

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary at the General Post Office (GPO) premises in...

Protests Planned Across Cities Over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission’s handling of electoral-roll revision and the Special Intensive R...

PM Modi Speaks To Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot of a Flydubai flight who was injured during an attack by his co...

Election Commission launches drive to add voters missed after SIR

The Election Commission has ordered a special campaign in 20 states and Union Territories to add eligible voters missed during or after the SIR process.

Supreme Court seeks Bengal reply on 2025-26 OBC certificate dispute

The Supreme Court has sought the West Bengal government’s response on petitions challenging the Calcutta High Court ruling on 2025-26 OBC certificates.

Security tightened over planned October 2 protest at Jantar Mantar

Security has been tightened in Delhi ahead of a proposed October 2 protest at Jantar Mantar, with police denying permission and deploying forces.

NPS Tatkal facility launched amid demand for restoration of OPS

Amid demands for restoration of OPS, PFRDA has launched the NPS Tatkal facility, allowing citizens to open NPS accounts instantly through BHIM-UPI.

Supreme Court asks CEC appointment law petitioner to approach CJI

The Supreme Court did not hear a petition on the CEC and Election Commissioners appointment law, with Justice Dipankar Datta asking the petitioner to approach the CJI.

UPSC marks 100 years, Modi highlights role in good governance

The UPSC completed 100 years on October 1, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending centenary celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Supreme Court Signals Timed Firecracker Use in Delhi-NCR, No Total Ban

Ahead of Diwali, the Supreme Court indicated that firecracker use in Delhi-NCR may be allowed during fixed hours instead of a complete ban.

India, UAE Explore Pipeline Option for Oil Supplies Amid Hormuz Crisis

Amid the Hormuz crisis, India and the UAE are reported to be considering a direct energy pipeline option to secure crude oil supplies.

Alleged fake tantrik sought 11 kg gold over hidden treasure claim

A case linked to superstition and alleged tantrik claims has surfaced in Bhopal, with a reported demand for 11 kg gold over a hidden treasure claim.

Monsoon withdraws as uneven rainfall distribution raises water, farm concerns

The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from India, but uneven rainfall distribution has raised concerns over water availability, agriculture and reservoir levels.

Premanand Ashram changes arrangements after disciple’s death in Vrindavan incident

Arrangements at an ashram linked to Vrindavan saint Premanand Maharaj have been changed after disciple Rasik Dulari Sharan alias Deepak Lodhi died in a fall.

Election Commission removes Annexure-D from online Form 6 after SIR row

Amid the SIR controversy, the Election Commission has removed Annexure-D from online Form 6 in states where the revision process has been completed.

Nepal floodwaters inundate several villages across Bihar and Uttar Pradesh

Heavy rainfall in Nepal has raised river levels, triggering flood-like conditions in parts of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and inundating several villages.

Coast Guard Seizes ₹3,000 Crore Drugs Near Lakshadweep, Five Pakistanis Detained

The Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat ATS seized 526 kg of narcotics worth over ₹3,000 crore from an Iranian boat west of Lakshadweep and detained five Pakistani nationals.

Lashkar Commander Hashim Musa Killed In Budgam Encounter In Jammu-Kashmir

Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mohammad Asif, alias Hashim Musa, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Five Indian sites join UNESCO tentative list, taking total to 78

Five new heritage entries from India have been added to UNESCO’s tentative list, taking the country’s total to 78 sites.

Maharashtra CEO Seeks Greater Powers for Local Officers in SIR

Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S. Chokalingam has written to the Election Commission seeking changes in ECINet to give local officers more flexibility in SIR cases.