Actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam marked a major political shift as TVK enters INDIA bloc Tamil Nadu coalition frameworks following high-level consultative talks in Chennai. Official party delegates attended joint opposition proceedings alongside Congress, Communist parties, VCK, MDMK, and IUML to solidify electoral coordination and formulate joint political campaigns. Senior Congress representatives clarified that while TVK strengthens opposition unity across regional districts, Rahul Gandhi...

Delhi protest at Jantar Mantar led to clashes as demonstrators marched along central administrative routes toward the protest site. More than 5,000 security personnel, including Rapid Action Force teams and paramilitary forces, were deployed to maintain order. Rallies organized by the All India Students Association and the Indian Youth Congress prompted heightened security as authorities managed demonstrations across central Delhi. Law enforcement authorities intensified security arrangements...

The ruling party launched a sharp political critique as the BJP questions Rahul Gandhi silence following the heroics of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar during a mid-air emergency on a Flydubai flight. Senior spokespersons alleged that opposition leaders consistently refrain from praising national achievements due to party political motivations and appeasement strategies. Party representatives pointed out that while global leaders and citizens praised the Indian pilot...

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari confirmed that West Bengal to implement Uniform Civil Code provisions within six months to establish standardized personal laws across the state. The legal framework aligns civil regulations regarding marriage, divorce, adoption, and succession across all religious demographics, mirroring reform initiatives previously enacted in Uttarakhand and Gujarat under national policy guidelines. State administrative leadership aims to fulfill core electoral pledges by creating a...

The Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party released its latest nominee list today as BJP names Rajya Sabha candidates for critical upcoming parliamentary seats. The official party declaration fields former actor Koel Mallick, also known legally as Rukmini Mallick, for the West Bengal parliamentary seat while naming Dinesh Arya as the party candidate representing Uttarakhand. The selection of candidate Koel Mallick in West Bengal...

Delhi AQI hits 196 today as atmospheric pollution levels across the national capital rose to their highest point in over eighty-two days. Central Pollution Control Board readings confirm a clear upward shift in ambient air contamination across multiple monitoring zones.The current degradation in air quality stems primarily from a combination of slow wind speeds, stagnant atmospheric layers, absence of seasonal rainfall, and unmitigated localized emissions....

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a Vigilance probe against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over long-standing allegations dating back to 2006. The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has been directed to investigate claims that an earlier inquiry was improperly suppressed due to external pressure. The fresh probe will examine the allegations and circumstances surrounding the previous investigation. The investigation stems from procedural irregularities during Gyanesh...

The President Murmu Kanaka Durga Temple visit is scheduled for October 14, when President Droupadi Murmu is expected to offer prayers at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada. The temple is located atop Indrakeeladri and is among Andhra Pradesh’s prominent pilgrimage centres.According to The Hindu report, officials are preparing for the President’s proposed visit and reviewing arrangements connected with security, protocol and...

Congress and CJP supporters have triggered a fresh political argument on social media over who deserves greater credit for raising concerns about electoral processes and the Election Commission. The dispute comes amid Rahul Gandhi’s continuing “Vote Chori” campaign. At a recent Congress Working Committee meeting, Gandhi reportedly said the party collectively deserved credit for pursuing the issue, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed the leadership’s...

The Ranya Rao gold smuggling case has returned to focus after Customs authorities imposed penalties totalling ₹270.8 crore on the Kannada actor and three others over an alleged network that investigators say moved more than 127 kg of gold from Dubai into India.According to reports on the adjudication order, Rao faces a penalty of about ₹102.5 crore. Tarun Konduru Raju was penalised ₹62.1 crore, while...

The Haryana-NCR No PUC No Fuel rule requires petrol pumps across Haryana’s National Capital Region districts to refuse fuel to vehicles that do not have valid Pollution Under Control certificates. The measure covers petrol, diesel and CNG stations and forms part of coordinated efforts to reduce vehicular pollution across NCR. Vehicle owners must ensure their PUC certificate remains valid before visiting a fuel station. If they...

Private retailer Nayara Energy increases petrol prices by Rs 5 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre across its nationwide network of stations as international crude oil costs continue to rise. The company implemented the revised rates across its network of over 7,000 fuel pumps to narrow the gap between retail prices and higher procurement costs. Nayara Energy increased petrol prices to offset...

Election officials across Madhya Pradesh (MP) initiated vote counting at 8 AM today for the local body elections as MP Panchayat Bypolls Result 2026 tabulation got underway at designated development-block headquarters. District authorities deployed security personnel and election observers to oversee the counting centers, ensuring transparent and smooth procedures. Candidates and political agents assembled at the block headquarters early in the morning to track round-wise...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued its latest local bulletin confirming that Mumbai weather today light rain likely across various isolated pockets of the financial capital today, Saturday. Residents can expect overcast conditions alongside warm and humid weather throughout the day. Weather officials noted that passing showers might affect suburban regions, providing brief respite from atmospheric humidity while keeping conditions slightly sticky for outdoor activities. The...

Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked mid-air during a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv, triggering a life-threatening cockpit crisis. Security and intelligence agencies have formally identified the suspect as Omani co-pilot Hamam Alhamami. Officials said he attacked Smit Machchhar while the aircraft was thousands of feet above the ground. Alhamami reportedly held extremist views and had previously spent considerable time in Syria before being...

The Adi Kailash landslide disrupted the pilgrimage route in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, leaving more than 350 pilgrims waiting at the Dharchula base camp after the road towards Gunji was blocked near Mangti nullah.Officials said the landslide occurred overnight, abruptly interrupting movement towards Adi Kailash. The disruption came shortly after the Border Roads Organisation cleared snow from the Kuti-Jolingkong stretch, allowing vehicles to approach the temple...

All India Congress Committee general secretary KC Venugopal clarified his political stance on Friday, urging observers and media outlets not to link his name with personal statements issued by local Congress figures in Kerala. Speaking in Pathanamthitta, the senior leader addressed recent friction following public criticism by United Democratic Front convenor Adoor Prakash regarding government decision-making processes. Venugopal highlighted that individual opinions expressed publicly by...

Smit Machchhar wife Sonal has described the emotional shock she experienced after learning that her husband had been seriously injured during the Flydubai cockpit attack. She said the initial news left her devastated and struggling to understand how to react.Sonal said support from friends and family helped her cope during the frightening period. As information began arriving about Machchhar’s condition, she gradually received reassurance that...

Smit Machchhar Flydubai attack details emerged during an emotional video conversation between the injured Indian captain and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.He is recovering at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, recalled how he fought through serious injuries to help protect those aboard the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight.During the interaction, he told Modi that he regularly recites the Hanuman Chalisa whenever he faces difficult situations. He said he...

The UDF government faces unity test in Keralam as United Democratic Front (UDF) convener Adoor Prakash reiterated his concerns regarding the lack of coalition consultations on high-level administrative postings. Speaking at a press conference in Pathanamthitta, the senior leader highlighted growing friction within the ruling alliance. He expressed frustration that crucial political decisions were being executed without prior discussions or formal front meetings, creating an...

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation as leaders pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary. The observances at Rajghat highlighted the Father of the Nation's principles of truth, non-violence, and selfless service. In parallel commemorations, top national dignitaries paid rich floral respects to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at Vijay Ghat, celebrating his commitment to national...