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Bypolls In Jammu And Kashmir: 1st Popularity Test For Omar Abdullah

As Omar Abdullah's government completes one year this month, it's facing its first popularity test - the bypolls for two assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir.

"I Will Contest Polls, Jan Suraaj To Name Candidates On Oct 9": Prashant Kishor

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Monday announced that he would contest the upcoming assembly polls in Bihar and the list of his party's candidates will be declared on October 9.

Assam Adopts Unified Pension Scheme, State Government's Contribution Up 8.5%

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that the state government has adopted the Unified Pension Scheme, a modified version of the National Pension System recently introduced by the Centre.

Deadline Ends For Singapore-Based NRIs To Join Zubeen Garg Death Probe

The deadline for eight Singapore-based Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) summoned by Assam's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to join the investigation into the death of celebrated Assamese icon Zubeen Garg expired on Monday evening.

"It's Damning": Himanta Sarma On Probe Report On Congress Leader Gaurav Gogoi's 'Pak Link'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma placed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) report, probing into the alleged Pakistani links of Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi through his wife, in the state cabinet today.

BJP MP To Lead India's Non-Official Delegation To UN General Assembly

Lok Sabha MP PP Chaudhary will lead the first of two non-official delegations of Indian MPs to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

"Have No Role In Kidnapping": Puja Khedkar's Mother Manorama To NDTV

Manorama Khedkar, the mother of former Indian Administrative Service probationer Puja Khedkar, now at the centre of two scandals, denied any wrongdoing and sought to separate herself from the mounting allegations against her family.

"Angered Every Indian": PM Modi Speaks To Chief Justice, Condemns Attack On Him

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai this evening and condemned the attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises. PM Modi said the incident has "angered every Indian".

Mistaken For Thief, Dalit Man Lynched In UP; 5 Arrested, 2 Cops Suspended

A 40-year-old Dalit man was allegedly lynched by villagers who mistook him for a thief during a night vigil amid rumours that a gang was using drones for surveillance to mark houses for robberies, police said on Monday.

Rust, Filth, Neglect: Factory Made 'Killer' Cough Syrup Despite Violations

Vats of chemicals being heated on gas stoves, plastic pipes oozing residue, rusted equipment and untrained workers - inspectors were in for a shock when they reached the premises where 'Coldrif' cough syrup was manufactured.

Flight Ops Temporarily Suspended At Imphal Airport After Drone Sighting

Flight operations were temporarily suspended at the International airport in Imphal in Manipur, on Monday afternoon after a drone was sighted, raising security concerns, officials said.

Bihar Dates Announced, Poll Panel's Answer On Aadhaar-Based Voter Addition

The Election Commission of India on Monday announced the schedule for the upcoming Bihar Assembly election. Voting will be held in two phases, the first on November 6 and the second on November 11, with counting of votes scheduled for November 14.

Police To Patrol Using Horses, Boats During Bihar Elections

Horses will be used by police for patrolling in 250 polling booths in Bihar's Diara region while patrol parties will travel through boats to around 197 stations, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said on Monday.

"Diwali Incomplete Without Fireworks": Delhi Chief Minister's Supreme Court Appeal

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta made an 'allow green firecrackers or Diwali will feel incomplete' appeal to the Supreme Court Monday ahead of a formal hearing Wednesday.

Advocate Who Threw Shoe At Chief Justice BR Gavai Suspended By Bar Council

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday suspended advocate Rakesh Kishore with immediate effect after he attempted to attack Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai inside the Supreme Court.

Navi Mumbai International Airport At A Glance: Capacity, Terminals, Amenities

The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8.

Nitish Kumar Leads Chief Minister Race, Tejashwi Yadav 2nd: Opinion Poll

As the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly polls on Monday, with voting set for November 6 and 11 in two phases and counting on November 14.

The 7 X Factors In Bihar Assembly Election 2025

Bihar faces a unique assembly election again. It is the first election to be held in the state after the Election Commission (EC) carried out the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise.

Cough Syrup Tragedy: Madhya Pradesh Acts, Cracks Down, Suspends Officials

The death of 16 children - after they consumed Coldrif cough syrup - in Chhindwara has pushed the Madhya Pradesh government into an administrative overhaul.

20-Year-Old Gaming Addict Kills Mother After Being Caught Stealing Jewellery

A 20-year-old man addicted to mobile phone gaming allegedly killed his 45-year-old mother in Lucknow after she caught him stealing her jewellery to repay his mounting debts from online betting losses, police said on Monday.