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In RSS Chief's Praise For Captain Smit Machhar, A Reminder Of Hindu Values
- Oct 20, 2026 11:07 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
Captain Smit Machchhar became the toast of the nation for his courage in thwarting a disaster by fighting off his co-pilot who was allegedly attempting to crash the Dubai-Tel Aviv flight with 174 people on board.
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India's Soybean Output Shrinks Despite More Sowing As Dry Spells Hit Key States
- Oct 20, 2026 10:32 am IST
- Reported by: Ankita Tiwari
Maharashtra, one of India's main soybean-producing states, is expected to see production fall by about a third.
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With France, Albania Examples, RSS Chief Warns Against "Regime Change" Bid
- Oct 20, 2026 10:04 am IST
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
Mohan Bhagwat added that the protests and movements should not be solely guided by the pursuit of votes or popularity, and called for a dialogue in the society.
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19 Deaths Raise Questions Over Durga Puja Crowd Management In Kolkata
- Oct 20, 2026 09:33 am IST
- Reported by: Rittick Mondal
The tragedy has also sparked concerns over possible lapses in coordination between the administration and the puja organisers at Chorbagan, one of the city's popular Durga Puja venues.
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Yusuf Pathan To Get Contested Vadodara Land Months After Switch To NDA
- Oct 20, 2026 09:03 am IST
- Reported by: Saurabh Vaktania
- Edited by: Mohd Asim
A plot of land adjacent to the Pathan family home in Vadodara that Yusuf Pathan had wanted since 2012 and was embroiled in a long legal and administrative battle will finally be his.
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Ladakh Flags Off 73 Ambulances To Serve Remote Villages
- Oct 20, 2026 06:48 am IST
- Reported by: Nazir Masoodi
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena launched a fleet of 73 ambulances today. Officials say the administration wants an ambulance for every village which is linked to the nearest health facility.
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Bomb Hoax On IndiGo Flight In Chennai, Fliers Deboarded, Take-Off Delayed
- Oct 20, 2026 00:44 am IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
All passengers were offloaded by 6.55 pm as security personnel initiated the prescribed procedures, including an anti-sabotage check.
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Marco Rubio To Begin 3-Day India Tour Today, Will Honour 26/11 Victims
- Oct 20, 2026 00:33 am IST
- Press Trust Of India
In addition to his meeting with S Jaishankar, Rubio's engagements in Mumbai included laying a wreath at the Taj memorial to honour the victims of the 26/11 terror attack.
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UP Murder Convict Wishes To Contest Polls. High Court Pauses His Conviction
- Oct 20, 2026 00:28 am IST
- Press Trust Of India
A two-judge bench comprising Justice Siddharth and Justice Vinai Kumar Dwivedi passed the order hearing a criminal appeal filed by Nandlal Rai alias Babloo Rai, who was convicted by the Varanasi sessions court in 2025 in connection with a 2017 murder case.
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Inspired By Reels, 3 Friends Came Up With 'Bigshot' Plan. Why It Failed
- Oct 20, 2026 00:17 am IST
- NDTV News Desk
Influenced by an Instagram reel, one minor convinced two friends, a minor and an adult, to join him in his quest to become a bigshot.
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Dussehra 2026: Dry Day Restrictions, Bank Closures And What's Open Or Closed
- Oct 20, 2026 00:14 am IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
From liquor shops to banks, here are detailed guidelines regarding commercial operations and public services on Dussehra 2026.
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DMK Leader Charged After Indecent Remark Against Vijay, TVK Hits Back
- Oct 19, 2026 23:50 pm IST
- Reported by: J Sam Daniel Stalin
In a video, councillor Sudha Dheenadayalan is purportedly seen calling Vijay a "dog" while responding to what she alleged were body-shaming remarks by the chief minister against DMK president and former chief minister MK Stalin. In her speech, she also compared Vijay's appearance to Stalin's.
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Critically Ill Woman Dies After Air Ambulance Makes Emergency Landing In Dhaka
- Oct 19, 2026 23:47 pm IST
- Reported by: Ratnadip Choudhury
The air ambulance was diverted to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the Bangladeshi capital on Sunday
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Explained: What It Takes For A Robot To Fight A Depot Fire
- Oct 19, 2026 23:41 pm IST
- Reported by: Rishabh Madhavendra Pratap
A robot that impresses at a demonstration isn't the same as one a commander can count on at 1 am in May. Trials show a prototype can do the job on the day.
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Dussehra 2026: Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory; Check Timings And Affected Routes
- Oct 19, 2026 23:40 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Delhi Traffic Advisory: The diversions are expected to affect regions near major Ramlila grounds, fair venues, and effigy-burning sites.
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Naveen Patnaik Slams "Silence" On Andhra Poll Notice In 3 Disputed Villages
- Oct 19, 2026 23:29 pm IST
- Press Trust Of India
The decades-old dispute involves both Odisha and Andhra Pradesh claiming their right over 21 of the 28 villages of Kotia Gram Panchayat. The matter has been pending before the Supreme Court, with a fresh suit filed by Odisha in January 2022 still under consideration.
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Woman Gets Husband Killed By Painter-Turned-Lover They Hired For New Home
- Oct 19, 2026 23:23 pm IST
- Reported by: Deepak Bopanna
The case came to light after 42-year-old Rajshekhar Biradar's body was found on October 4.
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In Punjab Shocker, Man Assaults Ex-Wife's Mother, Runs Over 2 Who Protested
- Oct 19, 2026 23:01 pm IST
- Reported by: Mohammed Ghazali
The incident took place Guru Nanak Nagar (Pamma Market) in the Daba area of Ludhiana and drew significant attention from locals, who attempted to stop Dalvir.
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Weather Update For October 20: Heavy Rain And Thunderstorms Forecast For Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh
- Oct 19, 2026 22:47 pm IST
- Edited by: Srishti Singh Sisodia
Weather Forecast October 20: As per IMD, neighbouring Kerala, Mahe, and Lakshadweep are also set for widespread rainfall along with gusty winds.
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Terror Hideout Busted In J&K's Rajouri, 9 Grenades Recovered From Forest Cave
- Oct 19, 2026 22:42 pm IST
- Reported by: Pradeep Dutta
Nine under-barrel grenade launcher (UBGL) grenades, an AK-47 magazine, and 18 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from the forest case in Rajouri.