Breaking News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia says potential threat in Najran has passed after early warning alert
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Breaking News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence said the danger had passed in Najran after issuing an early warning alert over a potential threat in the region.
Saudi Arabia says potential threat in Najran has passed
Breaking News Live Updates: Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence issued an early warning alert over a potential threat in Najran before announcing that the danger had passed.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced that Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed on October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons. The closure comes ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' march.
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted L Murugan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced.
Interacting with the Indian contingent that participated in the 2026 Asian Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's medal-winning performances across sports, including hockey, cricket, kabaddi, archery, shooting, boxing and wrestling. He particularly praised the women's hockey team for winning gold after a 44-year gap.
Reliance Jio’s upcoming listing will make the Reliance group India’s most valuable conglomerate, according to Uday Kotak, chairperson of Kotak Securities
In other news, Delhi Police Commissioner has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in a contempt case linked to the protests in the national capital.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea on Thursday challenging India’s voter roll revision exercise, as the Opposition seeks a halt to the process and accountability from the chief election commissioner amid protests and detentions.
Delhi Police on Thursday detained Ankita Bhandari's parents and several opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate, with Congress leaders accusing the police of manhandling demonstrators and demanding justice in the case.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced that Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed on October 16 and 17 due to administrative reasons. The closure comes ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' march.
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted L Murugan's resignation from the Union Council of Ministers, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced.
Interacting with the Indian contingent that participated in the 2026 Asian Games, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's medal-winning performances across sports, including hockey, cricket, kabaddi, archery, shooting, boxing and wrestling. He particularly praised the women's hockey team for winning gold after a 44-year gap.
Reliance Jio’s upcoming listing will make the Reliance group India’s most valuable conglomerate, according to Uday Kotak, chairperson of Kotak Securities
In other news, Delhi Police Commissioner has tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the Supreme Court in a contempt case linked to the protests in the national capital.
The Supreme Court is likely to hear a plea on Thursday challenging India’s voter roll revision exercise, as the Opposition seeks a halt to the process and accountability from the chief election commissioner amid protests and detentions.
Delhi Police on Thursday detained Ankita Bhandari's parents and several opposition leaders during a sit-in protest at India Gate, with Congress leaders accusing the police of manhandling demonstrators and demanding justice in the case.
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02:31:11 AM IST, 16 Oct 2026
Here's the wrap for today:
- Govt raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 2.5/litre, cuts diesel tax to Rs 8.5
- Govt cuts duty drawback rates on gold, silver jewellery exports by up to 9%
- India batter Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket
- Putin says Russia will respond to Ukraine's refinery strikes, claims no significant damage
- Connaught Place's Central Park to remain shut on October 16-17: NDMC
- Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu to reconsider Dushyant Gautam's appointment as governor
- Telangana CM urges farmers to defer paddy cultivation, plans all-party meet on El Niño
- KFC signs Coca-Cola on as new beverage partner, ditching PepsiCo
12:51:39 AM IST, 16 Oct 2026
KFC may replace Pepsi with Coke in thousands of restaurants: WSJ
12:48:26 AM IST, 16 Oct 2026
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march will be peaceful
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke says protesters will march peacefully and wave the Tricolour ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march in Delhi.
12:01:42 AM IST, 16 Oct 2026
Houthis hit Saudi coalition command centre in Aden attack: Yemen ministerial source
11:46:50 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Govt raises windfall tax on petrol exports to Rs 2.5/litre, cuts diesel tax to Rs 8.5
The centre on Thursday increased the windfall gains tax on the export of petrol to Rs 2.5 per litre and reduced the windfall tax on diesel to Rs 8.5 per litre from Rs 16 per litre.
The windfall tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) remains unchanged.
The windfall tax on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) remains unchanged.
11:28:09 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province in DR Congo, health officials say
11:08:00 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Govt cuts duty drawback rates on gold, silver jewellery exports by up to 9%
The government has cut duty drawback rates on exports of gold jewellery, silver jewellery and certain silver articles by up to 9%, reducing the refunds available to exporters under a revised schedule.
10:06:52 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Defence Ministry suspends Munitions India executive detained in bribery case
The Defence Ministry has suspended Anil Kumar, Executive Director (Operations) at Munitions India Limited, with effect from October 13.
Investigative agencies detained him for five days in connection with allegations of demanding and accepting a bribe from private firm SMPP Limited.
Investigative agencies detained him for five days in connection with allegations of demanding and accepting a bribe from private firm SMPP Limited.
09:51:31 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
India batter Punam Raut announces retirement from international cricket
India right-handed batter Punam Raut announced retirement from all formats of international cricket.
09:48:09 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
NSUI workers protest outside Delhi police station over alleged assault on activist
NSUI workers staged a protest outside Parliament Street Police Station over the police not registering an FIR in connection with the alleged assault on an NSUI activist.
09:46:51 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Venezuela's Maduro, wife plead not guilty to new US torture charges
09:46:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC Bar Association files criminal contempt plea against Nikhil Wagle, Sanjay Raut
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on October 15 filed a criminal contempt petition against journalist Nikhil Wagle and Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut over their remarks on Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the two under the Contempt of Courts Act.
The controversy follows the CJI's refusal to meet a delegation of Opposition parties last week and his suggestion that they approach the Supreme Court by filing a petition.
Attorney General R Venkataramani has granted consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against the two under the Contempt of Courts Act.
The controversy follows the CJI's refusal to meet a delegation of Opposition parties last week and his suggestion that they approach the Supreme Court by filing a petition.
09:26:05 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threat emails; threats turn out to be hoax
Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Thursday, but search operations found no suspicious objects, officials said.
Police confirmed that the threats were hoaxes after thorough checks. Further investigation is underway.
Police confirmed that the threats were hoaxes after thorough checks. Further investigation is underway.
09:21:21 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Putin says Russia will respond to Ukraine's refinery strikes, claims no significant damage
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would respond to Ukraine's strikes on Russian oil refineries, IFAX reported.
He also said the recent attacks had caused no significant damage to the facilities.
He also said the recent attacks had caused no significant damage to the facilities.
09:10:58 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
FBI, Postal Service probe letters with suspicious substances sent to US congressional, election offices: AP
09:09:46 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges farmers to defer paddy cultivation, plans all-party meet on El Niño impact
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has appealed to farmers to postpone paddy cultivation until the next crop season due to a rainfall deficit.
He said the state was facing a severe shortage of water in reservoirs and warned that El Niño's impact could lead to a natural disaster.
The government is preparing plans to mitigate the fallout and will conduct a campaign to raise public awareness about the phenomenon.
The state will hold an all-party meeting after Dasara to seek suggestions on tackling the impact. Reddy will also lead an all-party delegation to meet the Union Home Minister in November to seek the Centre's help.
He said the state was facing a severe shortage of water in reservoirs and warned that El Niño's impact could lead to a natural disaster.
The government is preparing plans to mitigate the fallout and will conduct a campaign to raise public awareness about the phenomenon.
The state will hold an all-party meeting after Dasara to seek suggestions on tackling the impact. Reddy will also lead an all-party delegation to meet the Union Home Minister in November to seek the Centre's help.
08:59:12 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
‘If we announce 100 places, will Narendra Modi shut down all 100?’: Dipke
CJP convenor Dipke questioned whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi would shut down all 100 places, if they announced. The reaction came after Central Park was closed on October 16 and 17.
08:45:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Houthi attack on presidential palace in Yemen's Aden kills four: Government sources
08:38:13 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Houthis claim strike on Saudi military operations HQ in Yemen's Aden
Yemen's Houthi rebels said their strike on the Saudi military operations headquarters in Aden was part of a policy of targeting Saudi reinforcements.
At least six explosions rocked a hill housing offices of Yemen's internationally recognised government in Aden, witnesses told the Associated Press.
At least six explosions rocked a hill housing offices of Yemen's internationally recognised government in Aden, witnesses told the Associated Press.
08:35:42 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia issues early warning alert over potential threat in Najran
Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence has issued an early warning alert over a potential threat in the Najran region.
Further details are awaited.
Further details are awaited.
08:18:54 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Delhi Police warns against violating prohibitory orders ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' march
Delhi Police said prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) are in force in Connaught Place and surrounding areas ahead of CJP's planned 'Lehra do Tiranga' gathering on October 16.
DCP PRO Neha Yadav said Central Park will remain closed on October 16 and 17 following an NDMC communication, citing administrative reasons.
Police said there will be legal action against those violating the orders and said they may consider allowing a select group to gather at a suitable location to carry the national flag and sing the national anthem.
Yadav asked the public to follow prescribed rules while carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem. She also asked everyone to maintain respect and decorum and cooperate with the police in maintaining peace and order.
DCP PRO Neha Yadav said Central Park will remain closed on October 16 and 17 following an NDMC communication, citing administrative reasons.
Police said there will be legal action against those violating the orders and said they may consider allowing a select group to gather at a suitable location to carry the national flag and sing the national anthem.
Yadav asked the public to follow prescribed rules while carrying the national flag and singing the national anthem. She also asked everyone to maintain respect and decorum and cooperate with the police in maintaining peace and order.
08:00:57 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Houthis fire missiles at presidential palace complex in Yemen's Aden
Yemen's Houthis fired several missiles at a presidential palace complex in Aden, which houses government headquarters, two government officials told Reuters.
07:31:24 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Connaught Place's Central Park to remain shut on October 16-17: NDMC
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) said Central Park in Connaught Place will remain closed on October 16 and 17 for administrative reasons, ahead of CJP's 'Lehra do Tiranga' march.
07:30:46 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
IEA says oil stock release to exceed original 400 million barrel commitment
The International Energy Agency said some member countries have released more oil stocks than initially pledged in March, while others intend to do so.
The total volume to be released will exceed the original commitment of 400 million barrels.
The total volume to be released will exceed the original commitment of 400 million barrels.
07:12:59 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi Arabia says Houthis declined to meet in Oman in 'recent weeks'
07:11:23 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Rahul Gandhi writes to President Murmu to reconsider Dushyant Gautam's appointment as governor
Rahul Gandhi has written to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to ask the government to reconsider Dushyant Gautam's appointment as governor until the CBI completes its probe into the Ankita case.
07:08:28 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis attacked Riyadh airport 20 times in October
07:07:01 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
US unhappy with emergency oil release, seeks extra 100 million barrels: Bloomberg
The US has told International Energy Agency (IEA) member nations it is unhappy with the emergency oil release and has been informally lobbying for an additional commitment of at least 100 million barrels, Bloomberg News reported.
07:02:24 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi-led coalition asks Houthis to immediately halt attacks on civilian infrastructure
The Saudi-led coalition has called on Yemen's Houthi rebels to immediately stop attacks on civilian infrastructure, reported AFP.
06:48:05 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi-led coalition says Houthis targeted Saudi airports, oil facilities and ports
06:42:38 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
EC to conduct special revision of voter lists in 17 states, including UP, Punjab
The Election Commission will conduct a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa, according to an EC communication to the states.
06:33:47 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
France begins implementing deal to help protect Saudi oil facilities
France has begun implementing operational elements of an agreement to help protect Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, a French Foreign Ministry spokesperson said, reported Reuters.
06:23:46 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Iran's army says oil tanker is on fire in Strait of Hormuz
06:19:35 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
President Murmu accepts L Murugan's resignation from Union Council of Ministers
President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of L Murugan from the Union Council of Ministers, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.
06:18:34 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
US jobless claims remain below 200,000 as layoffs stay historically low
06:18:15 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Four workers killed in blast at Chhatral GIDC factory in Gandhinagar: Police
06:17:52 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
US wholesale inflation posts biggest jump in four years as gas prices soar
06:07:32 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Building collapses after explosion at house in Varanasi's Sarnath, police at spot
A building collapsed after an explosion at a house under the Sarnath police station limits in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Police officials are at the spot and more details are awaited.
Police officials are at the spot and more details are awaited.
05:58:35 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
NATO to adjust Black Sea defence posture as needed: Rutte
NATO will continue to work closely with its allies in the Black Sea region and adjust its deterrence and defence posture as needed, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said, reported Reuters.
05:46:45 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Six persons, including three children, killed in truck-bike collision in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district: Police
05:46:10 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Yes Bank clarifies Supreme Court ruling on AT-1 bonds
Yes Bank said it is examining the Supreme Court judgment and its implications after the stock fell 10%.
05:44:37 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi says Asian Games medallists have made 1.4 billion Indians proud
Concluding his speech, Modi congratulated India's Asian Games 2026 medallists, saying their achievements had brought pride to 1.4 billion Indians by upholding the honour of the Tricolour.
He also acknowledged the contributions of coaches, support staff and families to the athletes' success.
He also acknowledged the contributions of coaches, support staff and families to the athletes' success.
05:40:28 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi calls for talent hunt ahead of 2028 Olympics, 2030 CWG
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India must strengthen its preparations for upcoming sporting events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and the 2030 Commonwealth Games, as the country aspires to host the 2036 Olympics.
He said the government's talent hunt campaign aims to identify and nurture sporting talent across villages to prepare future medal winners.
He said the government's talent hunt campaign aims to identify and nurture sporting talent across villages to prepare future medal winners.
05:37:17 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi says Rs 36,000 crore allocation to boost India's sports ecosystem
Modi said that government has taken initiatives to strengthen sports infrastructure and support athletes.
He said more than Rs 36,000 crore had been allocated to expand the Khelo India initiative and strengthen sports federations.
He also cited the establishment of over 1,000 Khelo India centres and financial assistance for athletes under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.
He said more than Rs 36,000 crore had been allocated to expand the Khelo India initiative and strengthen sports federations.
He also cited the establishment of over 1,000 Khelo India centres and financial assistance for athletes under the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme.
05:30:55 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi hails daughters of India for winning 38 of India's 85 Asian Games medals
Modi praised women athletes for winning 38 of the country's 85 medals, including 11 golds.
He also highlighted India's first-ever medals in disciplines such as Mixed Martial Arts, Soft Tennis and certain sailing events, and noted the country's progress in supporting athletes and developing its sports ecosystem over the past 12 years.
He also highlighted India's first-ever medals in disciplines such as Mixed Martial Arts, Soft Tennis and certain sailing events, and noted the country's progress in supporting athletes and developing its sports ecosystem over the past 12 years.
05:29:27 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi lauds Asian Games contingent, highlights women's hockey team's 44-year gold wait
Interacting with India's Asian Games 2026 contingent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the medal-winning performances across sports, particularly the women's hockey team for ending a 44-year wait for gold.
He also highlighted India's achievements in cricket, kabaddi, archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling and weightlifting.
He also highlighted India's achievements in cricket, kabaddi, archery, shooting, boxing, wrestling and weightlifting.
05:25:29 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi to Indian athletes: ‘We will do it!’
05:15:52 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Saudi Aramco offers more crude oil cargoes to Europe
Saudi Aramco is offering additional spot crude oil cargoes to the European market for delivery from late October to mid-November, according to three trade sources, reported Reuters.
05:12:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Truecaller rival Equal AI eyes $1 billion valuation in fresh funding
Equal AI is seeking a new funding round that could value the automated call-screening startup at $750 million to $1 billion, Bloomberg reported.
Founder Keshav Reddy said the company has received early interest in a growth-stage round, subject to meeting its milestones by March.
Founder Keshav Reddy said the company has received early interest in a growth-stage round, subject to meeting its milestones by March.
04:58:12 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Narendra Modi meets the Indian contingent that participated in the 2026 Asian Games
04:56:10 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Russia's oil and gas revenue seen rising 10% in October
Russia's oil and gas revenue is expected to rise 10% year-on-year to $12 billion in October, according to Reuters calculations.
04:55:10 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Microsoft president warns White House against skilled immigration crackdown: Politico
04:53:15 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Ahmedabad directs sweet shops to keep food-testing kits
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has directed sweet and savoury food businesses to keep rapid food-testing kits at their shops to conduct preliminary checks for adulteration.
More than 200 shopkeepers have obtained the kits as Gujarat steps up food safety measures during the festive season.
More than 200 shopkeepers have obtained the kits as Gujarat steps up food safety measures during the festive season.
04:52:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
India's unemployment rate remains steady at 5% in September
India's overall unemployment rate among people aged 15 years and above remained unchanged at 5% in September 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).
04:45:17 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Air India flights to Leh to shift to new terminal from October 16
Air India said in a statement that all its flights to and from Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport in Leh will operate from the airport’s new terminal building with effect from October 16, 2026.
04:30:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Isha Ambani says Reliance Industries has delivered 29% annualised return ever since its IPO
Executive Director of Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), Isha Ambani, said Reliance Industries has delivered 29% annualised return ever since her grandfather, Dhirubhai Ambani, undertook its initial public offering.
04:21:21 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Akash Ambani says Jio Platforms Limited receives 40% of net additions from beyond tier one and tier two cities
04:32:54 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
We carry 20 billion minutes of voice on our network on a daily basis and is the largest in the country: Director of Jio Platforms Limited
Managing Director of Jio Platforms Limited, Akash Ambani, said the company carries 20 billion minutes of voice on the company’s network on a daily basis, estimating it to be the largest in the country.
04:16:18 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Akash Ambani says Jio co-created a new market with Google to drive 13 million Gemini paid subscribers
04:14:15 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Jio’s mission to provide affordable, high-quality digital services to every India: Akash Ambani
Akash Ambani said Jio’s mission was to connect every Indian home, citizen and enterprise with the highest quality and most affordable digital services.
04:34:27 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Jio carries 60% of India's data traffic: Akash Ambani
04:31:30 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Akash Ambani highlights Jio's decade-long transformation of India's telecom landscape
Reflecting on Jio’s decade of growth since entering as the 14th operator in 2016, Akash Ambani outlined how the company helped turn India from a data-scarce market into a digital leader. Back when data cost ₹228 per GB and only 70 million users consumed 200 MB monthly, Jio saw a massive opportunity to democratise internet access. Ten years on, the consolidated 4-player market now delivers average download speeds of 68 Mbps nationwide.
03:53:22 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Jio Platforms holds press conference to announce the company's initial public offering
Highlighting the significance of Reliance Industries’ upcoming Jio initial public offering (IPO), Uday Kotak, chairperson of Kotak Securities, noted that this marks the RIL group’s first IPO in nearly 20 years. He further underscored that post-listing, RIL is set to become the country’s largest conglomerate by market capitalisation, marking a massive milestone for the Indian capital market.
02:58:00 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Actor Imran Khan will move the Bombay High Court against a notice issued asking him to leave the country, says his lawyer
02:43:55 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Ukraine resumes attacks on Russian oil refineries, Moscow and Kyiv officials say, after brief truce spurned by Russia
02:32:09 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Supreme Court rules Yes Bank's AT1 bond write-off illegal
02:31:20 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Trend of exports growth continuing, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal
02:30:55 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
India's imports up 8% to USD 74.61 bn in Sep: Govt data
02:31:07 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
India's exports up 23.04% to USD 44.4 bn in September: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal
02:09:44 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Russia says Ukraine attacked oil refinery in Ryazan, south of Moscow
01:57:48 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Before this court, every voice is valuable and everyone will be heard, says SC on pleas related to Delhi protests
01:49:12 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC directs police against coercive action against woman journalist awaiting action on molestation plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Delhi police against taking any coercive action against the woman journalist, who is awaiting consideration on a molestation plea.
01:27:38 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces new party, to contest 2027 UP polls
01:23:01 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Net direct tax collection rises 13.21 pc to Rs 13.38 lakh crore till October 14 this fiscal: Govt data
01:16:46 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC seeks response of Centre, Delhi Police on plea challenging de-notification of Jantar Mantar as designated protest site
01:13:56 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
'Violation' of SC's Oct 9 directions: SG tells apex court that tendering unconditional apology does not mean actions can't be defended
01:13:45 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
'Violation' of SC's Oct 9 direction: Centre says unconditional apology is tendered in contempt cases as part of procedure
01:09:34 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC passes an order directing all law enforcement agencies to preserve and submit all CCTV footage of protest-related incidents, after various counsels sought the same
01:04:17 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC issues notices to Centre, others on various pleas related to Election Commission filed by leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi
01:04:04 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC also issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and others on plea against march to apex court over alleged SIR irregularities
01:03:51 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC seeks response of Centre, Delhi Police on plea challenging de-notification of Jantar Mantar as designated protest site
01:03:43 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC issues notices to Centre, others on various pleas related to Election Commission filed by leaders like Asaduddin Owaisi
12:47:33 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC issues notice to EC on plea of Rahul Gandhi, others over alleged large-scale voter deletions, irregularities in SIR
12:36:31 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Death toll rises to 29 in school roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar: Officials
12:35:31 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
PM Modi Inaugurates 5 Development Projects Worth ₹3,350 Crore in Ladakh
12:30:46 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Death toll rises to 21 in school roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar: Officials
12:11:49 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Steps taken by Delhi Police directed at maintaining peace, public order in Delhi: Commissioner to SC
12:11:31 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Efforts made and actions taken should to be viewed in context of Delhi being country's capital: Police commissioner to SC
12:07:35 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Preventive measures taken on Oct 10 based on intel inputs, assessment of ground situation: Delhi Police commissioner to SC
12:06:32 PM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Delhi Police commissioner tenders unconditional, unqualified apology to SC in contempt case
11:57:40 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
A delegation of women MPs of the BJP arrived at the Parliament to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
11:50:18 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Romania says eight people missing after fire on vessel in Black Sea
11:42:18 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
India's palm oil imports in September rose 4.5% month-on-month, trade body says
India's palm oil imports in September rose 4.5% from August to 817,884 metric tons, the Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Thursday.
Imports of soyoil fell 2.2% to 614,965 tons and sunflower oil imports decreased 32% to 108,837 tons, the industry trade body said.
Imports of soyoil fell 2.2% to 614,965 tons and sunflower oil imports decreased 32% to 108,837 tons, the industry trade body said.
11:38:04 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Russian Defence Ministry: Russian forces hit two cargo vessels in Black Sea - IFX
11:37:18 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
17 students, one teacher killed in a school roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar city - Hospital official
11:34:15 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Trump to decide on Russia sanctions in coming days, India among countries covered: US envoy
11:16:31 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Received request from Delhi Police to suspend cellular internet service for one day until 10 pm on Oct 10, Union home secretary to SC
11:13:59 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
SC upholds order denying backward class quota to TN person converting to Islam
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a Madras High Court order quashing the Tamil Nadu government's notification granting reservation benefits to a person who had converted to Islam. The apex court dismissed the state government's plea challenging the High Court's order, which held that a person converting to Islam could not claim reservation under the Backward Class category.
The Supreme Court observed that an individual's social backwardness cannot be transferred from the Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order following conversion to another religion (PTI)
The Supreme Court observed that an individual's social backwardness cannot be transferred from the Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order following conversion to another religion (PTI)
11:09:34 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches up 21.8 pc year-on-year at 4,54,574 units in Sep: SIAM data
11:04:36 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court agrees to hear on Thursday plea to stop the protest planned by CJP at Connaught Place on October 16
10:59:57 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Social backwardness of person can't be transferred from Hindu to non-Hindu social order after person converts to another religion: SC
10:52:40 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
IMF plans mission to Lebanon in November, official says
10:41:05 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Mumbai Police issues Leave India Notice to Imran Khan over CEC protest at August Kranti Maidan
Mumbai Police say, "Mumbai Police have issued a Leave India Notice (LIN) to actor Imran Khan, who is the nephew of actor Aamir Khan. As per the notice, he has been told to leave the country by 28th October. Imran Khan had participated in the agitation at August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Following the protest, he was detained by the Police. Imran Khan had participated in the agitation, despite not being an Indian citizen."
10:35:01 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
CMRL 'bribery' case: Kerala HC dismisses pleas of Vijayan's daughter Veena, her husband Mohamed Riyas to challenge FIR order
10:34:42 AM IST, 15 Oct 2026
Sergio Gor says India-US trade deal is close to landing
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the India-US trade deal is close to being finalised, adding that both sides are actively engaged in negotiations. Gor said the two countries had announced a trade deal within three weeks of the administration taking office, but the US Supreme Court's ruling that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was unconstitutional had forced the administration to rework some aspects of the arrangement.
He expressed confidence that the deal would be concluded soon, noting that negotiations between US Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had progressed to detailed discussions on product-specific percentages. Gor said the negotiations were moving at an unusually fast pace, contrasting them with the European Union's trade deal with the US, which he said took nearly 20 years to materialise.
He expressed confidence that the deal would be concluded soon, noting that negotiations between US Ambassador Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal had progressed to detailed discussions on product-specific percentages. Gor said the negotiations were moving at an unusually fast pace, contrasting them with the European Union's trade deal with the US, which he said took nearly 20 years to materialise.
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