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Nobody has sought time from us for meeting, ECI sources said amid Opposition MPs protest; the march, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, began amid heavy security deployment; several INDIA bloc MPs were detained

In a major political development, BSP chief Mayawati has reinstated her nephew Akash Anand as the party’s national convenor, less than a month after expelling him from the organisation. Calling it a decision made in the interest of the BSP and the Bahujan movement, Mayawati said party workers had noticed positive changes in his conduct and working style. The move comes as the BSP prepares for crucial upcoming Assembly elections.

The utsav being organised under the theme, ‘One City – One Celebration’, from October 11 to 20 showcases Vijayawada’s spiritual and cultural heritage, the Union Minister says

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Telangana Human Rights Commission criticised the manner in which the matter had been handled by the officials concerned

India finished the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with 85 medals, a decline from its record haul at Hangzhou 2023. While young athletes delivered several memorable performances, the overall tally fell short of expectations and exposed weaknesses in key individual sports.

According to sources in the Finance Ministry, the proposal covers process reforms, structural reforms, ease of living and doing business, exports of services, and e-commerce

In this column, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlines the vision behind Next-Gen GST and explains how recent reforms are aimed at reducing tax burdens, simplifying compliance and supporting economic growth. She highlights rising GST collections, stronger business participation, growing consumer demand and the role of states in shaping the reform process.

Sailor met female Pakistani operative on social media a few months ago and shared sensitive information with her; police found suspicious digital activity, placed him under surveillance before arrest in Coimbatore on October 3

The main accused, Pradeep Kumar Jadhav, who works as Purchase Officer at Manmul, had allegedly connived with Shivakumar, the former Chairman and present Director of Manmul, to divert skimmed milk powder and sell it to private individuals. 

Seat-sharing among the alliance partners, the constituencies and local bodies to be contested by each party, and selection of mayoral candidates for key municipal corporations are among other aspects that have come up for discussion

Polling was halted in a booth in Dharapuram; technical glitches in EVMs were reported at two polling stations in Madurantakam

The BJD participated in the Opposition parties’ protest march over the alleged arbitrary actions of CEC in connection with the SIR of electoral rolls and the deletion of the names of more than 13 crore voters across the country, says the regional party

In Dahod district, a boy and a minor girl died by suicide by hanging themselves in a forest area. The incident occurred while their families opposed their relationship, leading to their tragic decision. The couple streamed the act live on Instagram, which was witnessed by over 50 viewers. Police officials reported that no suicide note was found at the scene.

In a heartfelt announcement, Harmanpreet Kaur has declared her resignation as captain of the Indian women's cricket team. Under her guidance, India achieved remarkable feats, including winning a World Cup and securing an Asian Games gold medal. Tributes from stars like Yuvraj Singh, Shafali Verma, and Shikhar Dhawan celebrate her impactful leadership. Despite stepping down, Kaur will continue to represent India, fueled by her enduring passion for cricket.