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October 17, 2026 2:25 PM

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Delhi Court Issues Bailable Warrants Against Dhruv Rathee in 2018 Defamation Case

A Delhi court today issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a 2018 defamation case. Judicial Magistrate Rahul Jain issued the order after a process server reported that Rathee’s residence in Gurugram, Haryana was locked when attempting to serve a summons. The court has scheduled th...

October 17, 2026 1:39 PM

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Finance Ministry Clarifies Government’s Power to Dilute Stake in IDBI Bank

The Government has issued a clarification after certain sections of the media brought out reports questioning the legislative developments in year 2003 concerning it's shareholding in IDBI. The Finance Ministry today said that an amendment seeking to restrict the dilution of government's stake in ID...

October 17, 2026 12:23 PM

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HM Amit Shah congratulates ABVP on victory in Odisha student union elections

Union Home Minister and Senior BJP Leader Amit Shah has congratulated the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on its victory in the Odisha student union elections. In a social media post, Mr Shah said that the ABVP's victory in Punjab University, Delhi University, and now in 13 universities of...

October 17, 2026 12:12 PM

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ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three UTs

The Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories with the 1st of January next year as the qualifying date. These states and UTs are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadwe...

October 17, 2026 10:19 AM

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PM Modi offers prayers to Maa Kalaratri on seventh day of Navratri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered prayers to Maa Kalratri, marking the seventh day of Navratri today. In a social media post, he expressed hope that the blessings of Maa Kalratri would illuminate everyone's life with new energy and renewed confidence. Mr Modi prayed that, by the divine grace ...

October 17, 2026 10:12 AM

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Heavy rainfall likely over Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal today. Heavy rainfall is also expected over Andhra Pradesh, Coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe. The weather agency has predicted thunderstorm accompanied w...

October 17, 2026 9:04 AM

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Government approves 1.93 lakh more houses under Urban Housing Mission

More than 1 lakh 93 thousand additional houses have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0). With this approval, the total number of houses sanctioned under the Mission now exceeds 20 lakhs. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs made this announcement ye...

October 17, 2026 9:04 AM

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Centre makes Aadhaar authentication mandatory for Children Scheme of PM CARES

The Centre has made Aadhaar authentication or proof of possession of an Aadhaar number necessary to avail of scholarship benefits under the PM CARES for Children Scheme. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued a notification in this regard. It said that beneficiaries of the Special...

October 17, 2026 9:07 AM

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BJP President Nitin Nabin accuses opposition of attempting to destabilise country

BJP President Nitin Nabin has strongly criticised the opposition, accusing it of attempting to destabilise the country in collusion with foreign powers. In a social media post, Mr Nabin alleged that the use of the term “regime change” exposed its agenda. He also alleged that the opposition’s fight i...

October 17, 2026 9:07 AM

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NIA files charge-sheet against Paresh Baruah and four others in Assam IED case

The National Investigation Agency has filed a charge sheet against five accused, including ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah, in connection with the recovery of an IED in Assam's Guwahati on August 15, 2024. The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent, or ULFA (I), is a banned terrorist outfit.   The...