Dhamtari churches put up notices restricting entry to Christians
More than 10 churches in Chhattisgarh's Dhamtari district have put up notices saying only Christians may enter for prayers, citing safety concerns after a September 15 peace meeting.
Polity & Governance
Tamil Nadu Forms All-Woman SIT to Probe POCSO Case Against R. Veeramani
Tamil Nadu has set up an all-woman Special Investigation Team to probe the POCSO Act case involving Gem Granites chairman R. Veeramani.
Locked iPhone 17 Slows IIT Bombay Death Probe as Parents Begin Hunger Strike
A pattern-locked iPhone 17 is hindering the Mumbai Crime Branch's probe into IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's death, as his parents begin a hunger strike.
Assam Cabinet Clears Compulsory Muslim Marriage Registration Rules
Assam approves the Assam Muslim Marriage Registration (Compulsory) Rules, 2026, making registration mandatory through government registrars.
NIA Court Lets US, Ukrainian Nationals Travel Home for a Month
A special NIA court has allowed a US national and six Ukrainians, all out on default bail, to travel home for a month to meet their families.
Bihar: Case Filed Against Six After Viral Video Shows Woman Assaulted at Mandar Hill
Police in Bihar's Banka district have registered a case against six unidentified men after a viral video showed a woman being assaulted at Mandar Hill.
RRB Releases NTPC CBT-2 Answer Key for Undergraduate Posts, Objections Open Till September 30
The RRB has released the NTPC CBT-2 provisional answer key and response sheet for undergraduate posts. Objections can be raised until September 30, 2026, at Rs 50 per question.
Trump's Diplomatic Push Meets Resistance as Iran War Drags On
Trump's UN address and Xi summit fail to break the Iran stalemate, as world leaders push back and midterms loom.
Election Commission Faces Fresh Credibility Test as Opposition Presses for CEC's Exit
Opposition demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation amid a dissent row, as the Election Commission defends its record and former commissioners seek clarity.
Transport Dept, KMRL Spar Over Foreign Trips by Metro Officials
Kerala's Transport department has sought details of foreign trips by Kochi Metro officials over five years, including those of former MD Loknath Behera, while KMRL insists the travel needed no state clearance.
IIT-Bombay Faculty Split Over Due Process in Dalit Student's Exam Malpractice Case
A section of IIT-Bombay faculty is questioning whether due process was followed in the alleged exam malpractice case involving Dalit student Sahil Wakode, whose death by suicide has triggered a wider reckoning.
Bihar CM in POCSO row after posting photo with Jamui molestation survivor
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary faces RJD criticism for allegedly disclosing the identity of a minor molested in Jamui, after he posted a photo with her.
Goa CEO says 97 left-off voters being enrolled via fresh Form 6 filings
Goa's Chief Electoral Officer says many of the 97 voters excluded from February's final roll have been enrolled, with the rest being processed.
Aastha Kunj assault site was flagged as a Delhi Police 'dark spot'
The stretch around Aastha Kunj Park, where a 17-year-old was allegedly gang-raped, had already been flagged in Delhi Police dark-spot surveys for poor lighting.
OBC Quota Logjam Keeps J&K Panchayat Polls on Hold
J&K's panchayat elections remain stalled as the government sits on an OBC Commission report, leaving rural local bodies without elected representatives.
Drug Regulator Weighs Public Digital Platform for Batch-Level Quality Test Reports
India's drug regulator is considering a digital platform to publish batch-level quality-test reports of medicines, following a Rajasthan proposal after the Kota oxytocin deaths.
Jal Jeevan Mission probe in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj finds paid works, dry taps
EOW probe into Jal Jeevan Mission works in four Mauganj villages finds incomplete infrastructure and halted supply despite Rs 3.85 crore paid to the contractor.
Bihar CM links Jamui arrests to accused's reels as police widen social media crackdown
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary said the Jamui harassment accused would have evaded arrest without their reels, as police registered FIRs against about 120 accounts and stepped up action on social media misuse.
Ganesh Visarjan: 72-Foot Khairatabad Idol Leads Hyderabad Procession as Security Tightened
Final-day Ganesh immersion processions are underway in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad, with heavy security, artificial ponds and traffic diversions in place.
RSS to Close Centenary Year with Bhagwat Address in Delhi on November 29
The RSS will conclude its centenary-year events with a public meeting addressed by Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat in Delhi on November 29.