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Mr. Jaishankar arrived in Cote d’Ivoire on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) from Ghana on the second leg of his three-nation tour of African countries, which also includes Ethiopia

Business establishments, petrol pumps, shops and many educational institutes were seen closed in the morning, while public transport such as buses and autorickshaws remained off the road

Mr. Mann’s remark came after the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the CBI to probe corruption allegations linked to his office.

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan has directed the police to investigate the matter and submit a status report by November 10, 2026

The agency registered the case based on a complaint filed by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), following which searches were carried out and the accused persons were arrested

A group of 42 retired judges has expressed concerns over criticism directed at the Election Commission. They stated these attacks serve vested political interests, compromising democratic integrity. The judges defended the EC's actions as essential to maintaining clean electoral rolls for fair elections. They urged political parties to present legit grievances formally, rather than delegitimizing the electoral process.

CBI has obtained evidence related to compromised transfers involving 21 senior officials in Punjab government and police. The probe focuses on a cash-for-postings scam connected to OSD to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann. Allegations include various requests for administrative favors and transfer requests surrounding certain officers. The investigation involves interactions with individuals linked to tender manipulations across the state.

PM Narendra Modi called for a global effort to address cyber frauds and deepfakes at the India Mobile Congress. He highlighted the importance of mobile technology as a tool for governance and effective service delivery. Modi attributed significant financial savings to digital direct benefit transfers in India. He urged collaboration among governments and tech companies to enhance security measures in the telecom sector.

Elon Musk has raised concerns about regulatory obstacles facing Starlink's introduction in India. He claimed influential figures might be hindering the process and questioned if Ambani controls the situation. In response, India's government reaffirmed its fair and non-discriminatory approach, rejecting Musk's allegations. Other companies like Reliance Jio and Eutelsat OneWeb are also vying for approval to offer satellite services.

The GST Council has proposed major procedural changes to enhance business operations and tax compliance. These reforms aim to streamline registration, refunds, and input tax credit processes while lowering compliance costs. Additionally, the council will remove officers' powers for arrests under the GST framework. Processing of refunds will be expedited, with a goal to resolve claims within three days.

Nana Patekar passed away due to a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa early Thursday morning. He was declared dead after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful at Manipal Hospital. The Goa Police have registered an 'Unnatural Death' case to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. A post-mortem examination is being conducted to ascertain the exact cause of death.

The Indian government has announced plans to cap trade margins on all types of cancer drugs. This decision aims to make cancer medications more affordable and accessible, potentially reducing prices by up to 70%. It is expected to result in savings of around Rs 2,500 crore annually for patients. An expert committee will be formed to recommend the list of drugs covered by this initiative.

Newly appointed German Ambassador Jasper Wieck met with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh to discuss defense cooperation. India and Germany aim to strengthen their military and defense-industrial ties, including advanced technologies. The talk follows high-level engagements and a recent agreement on co-development of defense items. Meanwhile, India engages with Greece on maritime security and coastal protection issues.

Indian Air Force celebrated its 94th anniversary at Hindon Air Force Station showcasing its historical significance. The event featured aerobatics by the vintage Tiger Moth and a display of military aircraft. IAF Chief ACM Singh emphasized the importance of operational preparedness and joint operations with the Army and Navy. PM Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the courage and dedication of IAF personnel.

According to the party, Stanley, Rangasai, Rajesh and Venky were travelling on a Delhi-bound train when security personnel boarded their coach during a scheduled halt in Bhopal and asked them to deboard

The court further questioned how such a word entered an official document

Ibra Khan, a student pursuing MBBS at Tehran University, had her passport impounded due to her father's past case. The Jammu & Kashmir High Court intervened, recognizing her completion of half the course before the impounding occurred. Legal representatives argued that Khan could not be held accountable for her father's actions from 1997. A division bench ordered the passport's revival while allowing authorities to impose conditions on its use.

Votes for five Assembly constituencies and the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat will be counted today. Counting will commence at 8am, with results announced throughout the day. Updates will be provided by the Election Commission of India on their official results website. The Times of India will also provide live coverage of the counting process and results. The counting will occur under security arrangements at the respective counting centres.