The 60-day parole granted to five life convicts in the 1998 Coimbatore serial blasts case has drawn sharp BJP criticism, with the party accusing the Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government of insulting victims and betraying survivors
The release order came hours after Das and Ranka withdrew their Delhi High Court plea challenging continued custody over the Jantar Mantar Tiranga protest.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has rolled out the winter anti-pollution plan, barring non-BS-VI vehicles, doubling parking charges, enforcing 50% work from home and staggered office timings from November 1.
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Marco Rubio’s India visit has renewed hopes of a trade deal, but disagreements over tariffs and Russian oil remain key obstacles despite growing opportunities for business and energy cooperation
The NDA, Mahagathbandhan and Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party are among the key contenders for eight Bihar Legislative Council seats, with 5.32 lakh voters set to cast their ballots on October 23
Daler Mehndi's Uttarakhand controversy has sparked a debate over allegations of intoxication, a ₹35 lakh performance fee and whether a veteran singer was publicly humiliated or held accountable for his performance
Two Bangladeshis were executed over an alleged immoral act, while unanswered questions remain over their convictions and consular notification.
Musk backs a potential merger to bring AI, robotics and chipmaking under one corporate roof, but shareholder approval and governance risks loom.
The 74-year-old American has been released from Russian detention, with Donald Trump crediting Vladimir Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff confirming the development
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Das and Ranka assured the magistrate that they would not commit a breach of peace or issue calls for demonstrations at Jantar Mantar for as long as it remained de-notified in accordance with law
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Russia says a Ukraine peace deal is theoretically possible as Steve Witkoff meets Vladimir Putin, while Zelenskyy insists Ukraine must be included in negotiations
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As the BJP stepped up its attack on Rahul Gandhi over his reported foreign trip, Shashi Tharoor said he could not explain the Congress leader’s travel plans, while the party announced fresh protests against Gyanesh Kumar on November 1
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The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said Delhi’s Air Quality Index rose from 179 on Tuesday to 244 at 2 pm on Wednesday
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Gandhi linked Rubio’s Mumbai visit to the Puri-Epstein photograph, raising a blackmail question; Puri had described the meetings as professional.
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India’s steady progression across the opening three days culminated in a stellar 27-medal haul on Day 3, elevating their cumulative tally to 62 medals (14 Gold, 22 Silver, 26 Bronze)
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On Koffee With Karan 9, Vijay Deverakonda explained why he took a year to agree to marry Rashmika Mandanna, revealing how he tested their relationship before saying yes
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Asian Para Games 2026 Day 7 schedule features Indian athletes in action on October 22, with medal events in athletics, archery, swimming, table tennis, boccia and badminton
India’s steady progression across the opening three days culminated in a stellar 27-medal haul on Day 3, elevating their cumulative tally to 62 medals (14 Gold, 22 Silver, 26 Bronze)
India produced a spectacular 27-medal haul on Wednesday, taking their overall tally to 62 (14 Gold, 22 Silver, 26 Bronze) and holding strong in 5th place. A five-gold sweep in athletics—spearheaded by track star Simran Sharma—also saw additional podium finishes across swimming, archery and powerlifting
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