India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river

'Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence'

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council completes term, no election in sight

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's five-year term concluded without any announcement of fresh elections or its future status. This has sparked concerns among regional leaders, who view the delay as detrimental to democracy, especially following recent violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood.

Have RTI query? Take a scooter instead. Why answer seekers in Kashmir are hitting a wall

Law students in Srinagar found their coursework on RTI applications met with resistance. Instead of clear answers, they faced delays, redirection, and subtle pressure to drop their queries. Some received vague replies, while others saw issues resolved only after their applications were filed, highlighting a concerning pattern of official response.

J&K MLAs, Mirwaiz appeal for a kinder view on separatist Shah, Kashmiri prisoners

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly members urged the government to transfer hundreds of Kashmiri prisoners back to the Valley, citing concerns over their deteriorating health. Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah's family reported his critical condition, prompting calls for humanitarian intervention and urgent medical attention for him and other detainees.

High court bench recuses from hearing feet-washing case

Maharashtra doctor suicide case: Police sub-inspector Gopal Badane arrested; accused of rape and abetment

Police have arrested sub-inspector Gopal Badane, the second accused in the suicide case of a woman doctor from Satara, Maharashtra. This arrest follows closely on the heels of the apprehension of Prashant Bankar, the landlord's son and a co-accused. Bankar has been remanded to four days of police custody.

Judicial inquiry into Leh violence begins on Saturday; UT admin directs wide publicity

A judicial probe into the September 24 violence in Leh, which resulted in four fatalities, will commence on October 25. The inquiry, led by retired Supreme Court Justice Dr. B.S. Chauhan, will investigate the clash between protesters and security forces. Authorities are ensuring security, medical support, and public awareness for the proceedings.

Kathua SSP suspends 8 cops after attack on Kerala preachers

Eight police personnel in Kathua have been suspended for negligence after a video surfaced showing them failing to prevent an attack on Kerala-based religious preachers. Assailants, accusing the preachers of illegal conversion, assaulted their vehicle.

'Bike dragged under bus': How Andhra fire mishap unfolded; motorcyclist, 19 passengers dead

A tragic bus fire in Andhra Pradesh, claiming 20 lives, was ignited when a motorcycle was dragged beneath the vehicle. Sparks from the collision, combined with flammable bus materials and a cargo of cell phones, rapidly intensified the blaze. Authorities have established the sequence of events and are proceeding with victim identification and body repatriation.

Away from ‘thorny’ politics, Omar Abdullah's new garden in full bloom

No discussion on Pakistan in Modi-Trump phone call, says government; PM may address Asean virtually

Campaign for Budgam bypoll begins, Omar government faces first test of popularity

Budgam constituency, vacated by CM Omar Abdullah, is now a crucial battleground for by-polls. National Conference faces internal dissent as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi refuses to campaign, citing principled differences. The opposition parties, PDP and BJP, view this election as a significant test of the government's popularity and unfulfilled promises.

Bihar Assembly polls: Fewer Yadav candidates fielded by NDA as it looks to consolidate its core base

Bihar's ruling NDA shifts focus to consolidating its traditional vote base, significantly reducing Yadav candidates fielded by BJP and JD(U). This strategic pivot sees replacements from Kushwaha, Nishad, and Vaishya communities, signaling a move away from social engineering towards core voter mobilization.

Charges against Sonam Wangchuk ‘flimsy, childish, baseless’: Wife

Wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk submitted a representation calling charges against him "flimsy and baseless." She stated that videos cited by authorities were taken out of context and misinterpreted, arguing his arrest aims to silence peaceful advocacy for Ladakh's statehood and democratic rights.

Bihar Assembly polls: Opposition allies climb down, yet face friendly fights in state

INDIA bloc partners in Bihar are in damage control mode before the first phase of polling, with some withdrawing candidates against each other. Despite internal conflicts and the JMM's exit, leaders hope for clarity by October 23, the last date for withdrawal of candidatures for the second phase.

MP: In-laws demand buffalo for dowry, woman consumes acid; dies

India records extreme rainfall during southwest monsoon 2025

Ladakh violence: Home ministry invites Leh, Kargil delegations for fresh talks after Sept 24 firing fallout

Why modern Simrans are giving up on Raj

Gyttja, Caziques, Mbaqanga Scrabble’s now a competitive sport

Government to pay bail surety of poor undertrials: SC

How government plans to set up new federal agency for entire transport sector for integrated planning, appraisal & monitoring

Belgian court clears Choksi’s extradition

PM: Success against Maoists cause of deep satisfaction

SC quashes conversion law proceedings against univ VC

‘No Wed call’: India on Don’s Russia oil claim

UP CM approves 3 per cent DA hike for 28 lakh employees, pensioners

Indore tragedy: 25 transgenders consume phenyl in Indore; admitted to hospital

Railways to build high-speed corridors, launch Vande Bharat 4.0; minister warns poor-quality suppliers

‘She’, ‘her’ used for Sunjay, will is false: Karisma Kapoor’s kids

NCP SP breaks ranks, to join JPC on bills to sack mantris

Rajya Sabha poll spat pushes NC-Congress alliance to brink

Congress pulls out, NC fields candidates in all seats

'Pakistan thought it could do anything': CDS Chauhan on Operation Sindoor; warns against nuclear attack threats

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan stated India cannot tolerate even the threat of a nuclear attack, citing Operation Sindoor's success in proving Pakistan's nuclear assumptions wrong. He emphasised that nation-building is a collective effort, with the entire country fighting wars, not just the armed forces.

First-time parity: NDA allies BJP & JD(U) to fight 101 Bihar seats each

Northern Army commander reviews operational preps in J&K’s Rajouri

J&K accidents: Kathua teen dies in hit-and-run; 10 injured in Kishtwar landslide

High Court full bench to examine J&K ban on ‘secessionist’ literature

Petitions challenge ban on 25 oooks

Internet services restored in Leh

Second missing soldier’s body found in Kashmir forest

NC, PDP push rival land bills as Gulmarg hotel leases expire

Ban use of unauthorised strobe lights, hooters, Supreme Court directs governments

UK PM in India: Keir Starmer sidesteps query on New Delhi's import of Russian oil; won’t relax visa rules

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India for a major trade mission, emphasizing business-to-business engagement and investment over visa relaxations for Indian workers and students. He stated that visas played no part in the recent trade deal and confirmed the UK's focus on attracting global top talent to boost its economy.

New federal agency to oversee India’s transport sector; end silos in planning

India is establishing its first apex federal agency, GTPRO, within the cabinet secretariat to plan and monitor the entire transport sector. This move aims to break down silos in infrastructure planning and improve coordination among ministries and states, drawing inspiration from international models. A Group of Transport Experts will provide technical support for long-term planning.

'Targets, vilifies and demonises Muslims': Supreme Court to examine if BJP video attracts hate speech FIR

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine a plea seeking an FIR against Assam BJP for a video alleging Muslims would take over the state. Petitioners argue the video vilifies Muslims and violates the apex court's order against hate speech. The court issued notice and will hear the case on October 28.

Bihar SIR: Supreme Court asks EC to give details of 3.7 lakh excluded voters

The Supreme Court questioned an NGO's claims of voter list deletions in Bihar, with the Election Commission stating all parties are satisfied and no appeals were filed. Justices urged the NGO to present affidavits from individuals alleging wrongful removal, highlighting the lack of direct complaints despite a significant number of exclusions.

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi yatra to resume today after 3-day rain hiccup

The pilgrimage to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Cave Shrine, halted for three days due to heavy rain forecasts, is set to resume on Wednesday. The yatra was previously suspended on August 26 following a landslide that claimed 34 lives, and had resumed on September 17.

Jaipur-Ajmer highway inferno: LPG truck collision triggers massive fire; CM Bhajanlal orders on-site review

A truck carrying LPG cylinders collided with another vehicle on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Dudu, triggering multiple explosions and a major fire. Police and fire brigades responded, halting traffic and commencing rescue operations. The fire has since been brought under control with no reported casualties.

Bihar polls: No SIRround sound; Election Commission silent on number of 'aliens' deleted

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declined to provide a specific figure for illegal foreign immigrants removed from Bihar's electoral rolls. He stated the data is decentralized with electoral registration officers. Kumar highlighted over 68 lakh deletions overall due to death, shifting, or being untraced, with foreign nationals potentially included in the 'untraced' category.

Jammu and Kashmir: Omar government removes officer for warning teachers against flouting PDP-BJP era social media rules

Jammu & Kashmir's National Conference government removed a chief education officer for warning teachers against social media policy discussions. The officer's circular cited 2017 guidelines from the previous PDP-BJP government, which bar employees from criticizing policies. Despite the NC's defense, the officer was attached pending inquiry.

Emergency buy: Army to get 6 AK-630s systems

The Indian Army is fast-tracking the acquisition of six mobile AK-630 multi-barrel air defence gun systems to protect border population centres from hostile drones, rockets, and mortars. These 30mm guns, with a 4-6 km range and high rate of fire, will integrate into the Akashteer network.

Jammu: Schools closed for two days due to rain forecast; Vaishno Devi yatra halted till October 8

Jammu's Directorate of School Education ordered all government and private schools closed for two days, from October 5 to October 7, due to heavy rain forecasts. Director Naseem Javaid Chowdhary confirmed the decision. Additionally, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board temporarily suspended its pilgrimage during the same period, citing the Met office advisory.