BJP names six for UP MLC polls, SP leans on PDA calculus
BJP fields six candidates, including three Brahmins, for UP MLC polls; SP has named candidates for all 11 seats, following its PDA formula.
Polity & Governance
Court Grants Sachin Waze Bail in 2021 Antilia Bomb Scare Case
A Mumbai sessions court has granted bail to former police officer Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case, holding that the NIA failed to establish a prima facie case under UAPA.
Kharge's Lighthearted Jab at Tharoor During Congress Working Committee Meeting
At the Congress Working Committee meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge lightheartedly told Shashi Tharoor to attend an October 2 event, not just write articles, amid discussions on an opposition rally.
Burnham Lifts Labour's Mood, but Policy Detail Remains Scarce
Andy Burnham has revived Labour's spirits at its annual conference, yet businesses and MPs say near-term plans and funding remain unclear.
In Maharashtra's Villages, Gram Panchayat Polls Go Uncontested for Decades
Several Maharashtra villages have skipped contested gram panchayat elections for decades, raising questions about grassroots democracy.
Kashmir Land Fraud: Tehsildar, Broker Arrested in Multi-Crore Racket
A Crime Branch investigation in Kashmir has uncovered an organised land racket involving a Tehsildar and a property broker who allegedly manipulated land records to resell plots multiple times.
Supreme Court Sets October 5 Hearing on West Bengal SIR Plea Ahead of Bypolls
The Supreme Court will hear the West Bengal SIR matter on October 5, a day before bypolls in Rejinagar and Nandigram.
Joshi flags trust deficit in politics, says country finds its way back
Murli Manohar Joshi has flagged a growing trust deficit in Indian politics and criticised the handling of the Jantar Mantar youth protest.
Murugan Tells Creators to Pair AI With Constitutional Values at YouTube Summit
At the YouTube Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi, MoS L. Murugan urged creators to use AI responsibly and rooted India's digital growth in constitutional values.
Opposition JPC members seek four-week delay on FCRA Bill consultations
Ten opposition MPs on the JPC reviewing the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 have asked for the panel's October 12 meeting to be deferred by four weeks.
Kumaraswamy alleges illegal changes to NICE project plan
H.D. Kumaraswamy claims the 2004 outline development plan for the NICE corridor deviated from the 1997 framework agreement, affecting 15 lakes and expanding the road project's land.
CPI demands rehabilitation package for P&T apartment residents in Mundamveli
CPI leaders visited the P&T Apartment Complex in Mundamveli, demanded an immediate rehabilitation package and a probe into construction shortcomings.
Shivakumar Rejects Kumaraswamy's Charges on NICE Project as 'Lies'
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed H.D. Kumaraswamy's allegations over the Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor as lies, defended his wealth and challenged him to an Assembly debate.
Ujjain violence: 20+ held, police hunt AI video creators
Over 20 arrested in Ujjain violence; police search for five content creators over AI-generated videos that sparked clashes during mosque demolition work.
Congress CMs Told to Draft Education Action Plans Against RSS Agenda
Congress leadership has asked Chief Ministers of party-ruled States to prepare education action plans within a month, following a Delhi meeting on resisting the RSS agenda in schools.
Burnham Pledges Long-Term Fix for UK's Deepest Problems
Andy Burnham set out a long-term vision on social care, housing and utilities, asking voters for patience amid tight public finances.
Romanian Court Orders Georgescu Held 30 Days in Fraud Probe
A Romanian appeals court ordered Calin Georgescu detained for 30 days in a fraud case, overturning a prior decision.
J&K Assembly passes pension hike for ex-legislators amid uproar
J&K Assembly clears Rs 10,000 pension hike for ex-legislators; Omar Abdullah jokes about ex-MLA at home as BJP protests statehood resolution and salary bill is withdrawn.
Mississippi AG Won't Retry Officer After Deadlocked Jury in Jaylen Lewis Shooting
Mississippi's attorney general will not retry a Capitol Police officer after a jury deadlocked on a manslaughter charge in the 2022 fatal shooting of Jaylen Lewis.
Naidu Inaugurates ₹11,085 Crore Works, Calls NDA Government 'Double-Engine' for Development
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated ₹11,085 crore in development works under Palle Panduga-3.0 and outlined rural and urban infrastructure plans.