Journalists covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleged they were detained and obstructed by Delhi Police despite identifying themselves as members of the press
The 12-acre ground in central Delhi can accommodate up to 50,000 people. However, booking it for a day requires an initial outlay of ₹1.21 lakh, including taxes and a refundable security deposit
The anti-CEC protests raise fundamental questions about dissent, judicial accountability and constitutional morality in India, writes Salman Khurshid
Jhota was known locally for campaigning against the alleged illegal sale of addictive medicines and narcotics. He frequently used social media broadcasts to question chemists and draw attention to suspected drug suppliers
Mamta Choudhary and Ajay Rai were at the centre of an alleged clash at the Uttar Pradesh Congress headquarters in Lucknow on October 11, prompting the AICC to order a probe headed by Brijlal Khabri.
Public alerts stopped days before attacks killed at least 18 people, raising questions about Saudi Arabia’s air defences and civilian safety.
Delhi Police detained CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday as Abhijeet Dipke vowed nationwide protests until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns.
A school dress-code amendment has triggered protests over secularism and religious freedom, with demonstrations spreading to Turkiye.
The detentions came a day after Delhi Police removed Jantar Mantar from its list of designated protest sites, naming three alternative venues for demonstrations.
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By Anish Kumar
Bengaluru-based Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace says its FWD Supreme programme will develop autonomous combat aircraft for surveillance, strike and coordinated missions, with its lighter technology demonstrator advancing towards its first flight.
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Sankar described researchers attitudes as “mass psychosis” and “social delusion”, arguing that they could be “getting in the way of actually what is happening with AI.”
National
A former IAS officer, Sanjay Pratap Singh, and his son, Sidharth Singh, have been arrested in connection with Pawan Sharma’s death. The altercation took place at Supreme Court Metro station on October 8
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Mumbai Police reveal that BTech student Sahil Wakode submitted a written letter acknowledging his mistake and asking for another chance before his tragic death
Cricket
Steve Smith returned to the field on day five of the first Test against South Africa after being cleared of concussion following a blow to his helmet from Anrich Nortje
National
Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of interfering in Muslim religious affairs after the J&K Waqf Board proposed selecting Friday sermon topics in advance.
Television
Neither Nakul Dhull nor the makers of Bigg Boss 20 have officially confirmed the reported exit
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India at Asian Para Games 2026: Here's the full list of Indian athletes across 11 sports, along with the contingent's numbers, as the Games get underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from October 18 to 24
Australia secured a commanding 214-run victory over South Africa in the first Test in Durban, bolstered by Matt Renshaw's standout batting and Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul. The win solidifies Australia's lead at the top of the World Test Championship standings
Bangladesh squandered late opportunities through missed run-outs and dropped catches, leaving them to walk away with a frustrating stalemate that felt like a defeat
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