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The AAP government has left no stone unturned in pushing Punjab into the pit of drugs, which caused many families to lose their children, said Amit Shah

MNRE Secretary Santosh Sarangi was addressing reporters ahead of the 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference to be held in New Delhi October 21-23

A fourth person died after he was shot during a musical programme on Sunday night, while three CRPF personnel were injured in a bomb blast

Indian tax authorities are examining whether Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports for lower tariffs. The investigation follows reduced import duties under the recent India-UK trade pact that came into effect on July 15. Tax inspectors visited Pernod Ricard’s headquarters and searched Diageo’s offices regarding these classifications. Both companies claim they are cooperating fully with the authorities during the investigation.

Polling will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 23, with counting scheduled for October 27

The platform will serve as a single-window gateway to major government initiatives, including PM-KISAN, AgriStack and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

In a major win for animal welfare, three elderly elephants—Iringa, Toka, and Thika—have journeyed from Toronto Zoo to a sanctuary thanks to Bob Barker's generous funding of nearly $1 million. Their four-day trek concluded at the Performing Animal Welfare Society in California, where they will need time and veterinary expertise to adjust after decades of captivity. This move symbolizes hope for the future of the elephants and advocates alike.

Three unidentified assailants opened fire at Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday (October 18, 2026) evening

Special Chief Secretary to the government Jayesh Ranjan said that permission to drill new borewells in Hyderabad should not be granted for construction or other purposes

The weekend unrest in France led to severe vandalism and looting at Olympique de Marseille and Lille. Marseille's official store on La Canebière was damaged and will remain closed for repairs, while Lille's downtown store also suffered extensive vandalism and is closed until further notice. Both clubs have condemned these acts, expressing solidarity with their employees and supporters as authorities launch cleanup operations and impose restrictions.

Along with other CJP workers, they displayed the national flag at the site and shouted slogans against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar before being detained and placed under preventive arrest

His repertoire included Yeno Onthara from the Kannada film Hudugaata, Jeena Jeena from Maanikya, songs from Om Shanti Om, Hum Tere Bin Ab Reh Nahi Sakte from Aashiqui 2, and Jab Se Tere Naina and Dil Kya Kare

Jairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of a media report which claimed that at least 100 voters from two polling booths in Delhi’s Okhla constituency were found to have been wrongly classified as absent

Anil Kurmachalam, Telangana Association of United Kingdom founder, calls for promoting Telangana’s culture and handloom sector

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has written to chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, questioning the state government’s silence after Andhra Pradesh announced panchayat polls that may cover disputed Kotia villages. He asked whether the “Go Back Andhra” slogan was an election gimmick, as Congress and BJP leaders also weigh in.

Jairam Ramesh demanded that full accounting of offerings at the temple be made public, roles of all responsible persons investigated, and no official be spared accountability