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Jogesh Bhandari was handed a sentence for deceiving companies with false promises of supplying personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. His conning tactics included misappropriating payments meant for PPE to fund a luxurious lifestyle. In a related verdict, his wife, Meenakshi Bhandari, received a suspended sentence alongside community service due to her participation.

When a protest becomes a political instrument driven by hostility towards a person, group or ideology, forces seeking to keep India subdued take advantage of the situation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s head says

Raja Bhaiya conducted a Shastra Puja ceremony at his Benti Palace, displaying more than 500 weapons. His twin sons participated alongside block chiefs and hundreds of supporters carrying licensed weapons. This tradition has been observed since ancient times, emphasizing India's cultural heritage. Controversy arose earlier regarding alleged illegal weapons, which Raja Bhaiya's aide denied. Both sons have become increasingly involved in political activities since joining the Jansatta Dal (Loktantrik).

AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge said he would apprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi of his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the proposed delimitation exercise and the implementation of women’s reservation during their interaction on Wednesday (October 21).

State will fulfil some of their demands, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Home Minister accuses the AAP government of doing nothing concrete to eradicate the problem

Jehan Dorab Madan and Sahana Ravi both won bronze medals in table tennis at the event being held in Japan

Kalyana Karnataka Pratyeka Rajya Horata Samiti has urged the Union government to appoint a qualified academician from Karnataka as Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Karnataka (CUK) at Kadaganchi, on the outskirts of Kalaburagi

A Florida couple missed 66 monthly mortgage payments on their Naples property, triggering a foreclosure dispute that began in 2009. During the legal battle, Gregory Brian Myers agreed to deposit $5,000 monthly while appealing the foreclosure. He later sued U.S. Bank, alleging it had violated their agreement. On October 19, 2026, a federal appeals court upheld the dismissal of his lawsuit.

India experienced a significant medal rush during Day 2 of the Asian Para Games 2026. The country won 24 medals, including five golds, primarily in athletics. Notable athletes like Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji achieved outstanding performances in their respective events. Additionally, the nation has secured medals in shooting, powerlifting, and swimming. With more medals expected in archery and badminton, India is building a strong campaign.

South Western Railway will operate one trip each of an express special train in both directions between Thiruvananthapuram North and Mangaluru Junction to clear the extra rush of passengers during the festival season.

Iran is grappling with escalating security issues fueled by assaults from Baloch separatists and Sunni militants. The People's Fighters Front has ramped up its operations in Sistan and Baluchistan, resulting in a rising number of casualties. In response, Iranian authorities are mobilizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to combat these threats.

As per the Delhi Traffic Police advisory, restrictions may be imposed on six roads in Dwarka on October 20 evening

“We have moved the Delhi High Court and requested an urgent night hearing,” Ratna Singh, CJP’s legal head, said

The two sides discussed energy security, defence cooperation and strengthening bilateral ties, Mr. Rubio said

He draws attention to the fact that the seizure was by the Centre’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence and says the TVK-led government should be ashamed of this fact

K.K. Rema says government stand ‘undermines its declared position on corruption’

M.A. Baby questions impartiality and confidentiality under expanded pool of enumerators; warns against use of Census for surveillance or citizenship determination

The Shree Keshav Ram Leela Committee, which organises the annual event in Pitampura, has said the cockroach effigy is intended to symbolise filth and dirt and promote cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat and Swachh Delhi campaigns