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October 2026

‘Taking Away Jantar Mantar Won’t End Protests’: Abhijeet Dipke Says Stir Against CEC Will Continue

Delhi is once again flooded with people standing up to save democracy. If Modi thinks taking away Jantar Mantar will put an end to protests, he is mistaken. Jantar Mantar is not just a location but a spirit of resistance that nobody can ever take away,
Abhijeet Dipkefounder
Youth are being assaulted, journalists are being assaulted, even MPs are being assaulted by Delhi Police,

Rahul Gandhi’s Petition Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Under Scrutiny In Supreme Court, Hearing Likely Tomorrow

The legal team of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition in the Supreme Court over alleged irregularities by the Election Commission of India (ECI)

Punjab Final Voter List Released After SIR, Over 13.6 Lakh Names Deleted

Punjab’s final electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has been released, with 7,97,263 new voters added and 13,60,316 names removed

Budget Traveller | Explore Kamakhya Devi Temple This Navratri Under Rs 24,000

For those planning a spiritual getaway to Assam, Kamakhya Devi Temple in Guwahati is a popular destination

Saif Ali Khan Makes Instagram Debut In September, Shares First IG Post; Follows Only Kareena Kapoor Khan

His initial post featured library photos, captioned 'Judging books'

I do have the Instagram app, and a secret account, too. I browse sometimes, but don’t enjoy it much. And every time I browse it for a little while, I keep promising to delete it and I end up not deleting it,

Supreme Court To Hear All Petitions Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Together On October 27

In this fight to protect democracy and the Constitution, fellow citizens, let us march step in step with us. Reach Connaught Place and become part of this march. If you can’t come, raise your voice from wherever you are
We know Gyanesh Kumar is unable to sleep at night; I am telling him directly 'you will not survive as CEC',

‘Eat Biryani At Hindu Shops’: Poster Campaign In West Bengal's Siliguri Sparks Row Ahead Of Durga Puja

The posters were put up across the city by the Hindu Jagaran Manch, an affiliate of the RSS, ahead of the Durga Puja festivities

Asok Bhattacharyaleader and former minister
Putting up such posters is a crime in a secular, democratic nation. The administration should not only remove the posters but also arrest those behind this communal campaign,
Jagaran Manchthe Hindu
This is not a diktat but an appeal. If people support businesses run by Hindus, it will also impact the local economy.”

2026 Nobel Economics Prize Goes To Robert Hall And Michael Woodford For Macroeconomic Research

The economists were recognised for developing models that help governments and central banks design effective fiscal and monetary policies to limit economic volatility

Jon Hasslerchair of the prize committee
The laureates’ work has provided us with a stable theoretical foundation for the models that are now used by central banks and governments around the world,

Amitabh Bachchan Declines Handshake With Young Female Fan In Viral Video, Netizens Compare Him To Salman Khan, Nana Patekar

Amitabh Bachchanbollywood superstar
Actually, considering his age, the doctor has advised him not to shake hands with anyone to protect him from infections. Try to understand the situation from the other side as well.”
There was no need to do that.”
Nana Patekar had a very pure heart. Had he been there, he would have definitely hugged them. Miss you, Nana Patekar sir.”... This is why Nana is loved. Always a legend.”

SC Protects Bhagwant Mann Government From ED, CBI Coercive Action; Directs State To Cooperate With Probe

A bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B Varale issued notice on a petition filed by the Punjab government challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s direction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR in the matter

CJI Surya Kant Writes Letter To Rahul Gandhi: ‘Approach Court Through Petition’

Congress subsequently shared a copy of the letter on social media, outlining the reasons behind his decision and suggesting that the leaders approach the court through the judicial process instead

Share Markets Reverse Course, End Trading In Red: Sensex Bleeds 550 Points, Nifty Near 22,350

The BSE Sensex tanked close to 550 points and ended at 71,925, while the NSE Nifty50 crashed more than 150 points and ended the session near 22,350

'Unacceptable': CJP On Jantar Mantar Being Denotified As Protest Site

Take it in writing -- just how they are denotifying people's Jantar Mantar, the prime minister will soon denotify democracy in India. This move is a step towards that,
We do not accept this arbitrary decision. It is an assault on people's fundamental right to protest and peaceful assembly. Now the whole country is becoming Jantar Mantar,
The Jantar Mantar belongs to the people of India. Did the Ministry of Home Affairs consult with the people of India? Were any stakeholders consulted? Were any organisations consulted?"

Fake Medical College Found Operating From Field In UP, SC Directs UGC To Issue Advisory

The court appreciated the police action against the institute and directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) and other government bodies associated with higher education to issue advisories to students and parents about fraudulent educational institutions

From Oil Imports To Forex Trades: How RBI Is Trying To Ease Pressure On The Rupee

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has moved more aggressively to ease pressure on the rupee after the currency came close to its record low against the US dollar

Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico's Pacific Coast, 28 Municipalities Under High Alert

Authorities have established emergency shelters for those affected by the hurricane

Philippe Papinfrench historian
We’re expecting catastrophic wind and life-threatening storm surge impacts along that west central coast of Mexico where the hurricane warning is currently in effect,
Additional weakening is forecast but Simon is still expected to be a strong hurricane as it passes near the coast of west-central Mexico tonight,
Cecilia Palomarresident
The beds, the refrigerators, the stoves, all the furniture got wet. The whole house flooded,