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Marco Rubio briefed on 26/11 attacks by Taj security chief who was present during 2008 attacks

Oct 20, 2026, 3:10 PM35.3KViews

Marco Rubio briefed on 26/11 attacks by Taj security chief who was present during 2008 attacks

Kudyadi was present at the hotel when the attacks took place in November 2008 and briefed Rubio on the events surrounding the terror strike....

Rubio hails New Delhi as 'powerful, influential', says India-US ties will help shape 21st century

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:42 PM33.9KViews

Rubio hails New Delhi as 'powerful, influential', says India-US ties will help shape 21st century

Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday and is scheduled to travel to Gujarat to visit Reliance's Jamnagar refinery on Wednesday....

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‘Right to defend ourselves’: Jaishankar says India expects partners to show zero tolerance on terrorism

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:40 PM26.3KViews

‘Right to defend ourselves’: Jaishankar says India expects partners to show zero tolerance on terrorism

S Jaishankar earlier held a meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, who is on a three-day visit to India.  ...

‘Kolkata pandal collapse claim unfounded’: Cops hunt for person behind rumour that led to stampede

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:14 PM21.1KViews

‘Kolkata pandal collapse claim unfounded’: Cops hunt for person behind rumour that led to stampede

The investigators are examining the CCTV footages to build the sequence of events that led to stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal on Saturday.  ...

Vijay govt faces BJP ire over parole to Coimbatore blast convicts: 'Justice can't be compromised for politics'

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:02 PM9.2KViews

Vijay govt faces BJP ire over parole to Coimbatore blast convicts: 'Justice can't be compromised for politics'

Tamil Nadu BJP's chief spokesperson said that granting parole to men who helped plant bombs that tore apart families is an insult to the dead. ...

‘Unpaid dues can’t be classified as savings': DMK leader lashes out at Vijay's TVK govt over debt claims

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:40 PM14.9KViews

‘Unpaid dues can’t be classified as savings': DMK leader lashes out at Vijay's TVK govt over debt claims

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu alleged that contractor payments are being withheld to falsely project a reduced debt burden as a financial achievement....

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram's ideals, calls for unity to defeat forces dividing society

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:17 PM30.6KViews

PM Modi invokes Lord Ram's ideals, calls for unity to defeat forces dividing society

PM Modi hailed Dussehra as a “testament to the belief” in the triumph of eternal truth over falsehood....

HT Evening News Brief October 20: US secretary of state Marco Rubio in India, CJP leaders move Delhi HC and more

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:59 PM10.1KViews

HT Evening News Brief October 20: US secretary of state Marco Rubio in India, CJP leaders move Delhi HC and more

Grab your tea as we bring you up to speed on today's top stories from India, the world, entertainment, and sports....

Rubio hails ‘great’ meeting with Jaishankar, UAE foreign minister on regional energy security

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Oct 20, 2026, 12:25 PM5.8KViews

Rubio hails ‘great’ meeting with Jaishankar, UAE foreign minister on regional energy security

US secretary of state Marco Rubio is arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for a three-day visit to India....

'Very close, some items left': Marco Rubio optimistic about India-US trade deal

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:56 AM31.3KViews

'Very close, some items left': Marco Rubio optimistic about India-US trade deal

Talking about a possible trade agreement between India and the US, Marco Rubio said that he hopes there is a good news to announce soon....

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against 2-day extension of judicial custody

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:52 AM41.9KViews

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka move Delhi HC against 2-day extension of judicial custody

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka moved the Delhi High Court against 2-day extension of judicial custody....

Rubio backs 'India's need to diversify' energy sources, says US can help meet needs amid Russian oil debate

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:49 AM24.2KViews

Rubio backs 'India's need to diversify' energy sources, says US can help meet needs amid Russian oil debate

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio upon his arrival in Mumbai. ...

31 sewer, septic tank deaths reported so far in 2026; compensation paid in 9 cases: NCSK

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:38 AM8.6KViews

31 sewer, septic tank deaths reported so far in 2026; compensation paid in 9 cases: NCSK

31 sewer, septic tank deaths reported so far in 2026; compensation paid in 9 cases: NCSK...

‘We want to be closer’: UAE minister meets Jaishankar to review strategic ties

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:34 AM39.5KViews

‘We want to be closer’: UAE minister meets Jaishankar to review strategic ties

Sheikh Abdullah, who arrived in Mumbai on Monday, said the UAE is keen to do more to bolster cooperation in areas ranging from trade to people-to-people ties...

‘Tired of spreading lies’: BJP takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vietnam trip, shares in-flight video

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:12 AM13.1KViews

‘Tired of spreading lies’: BJP takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over alleged Vietnam trip, shares in-flight video

The party shared a video on X reportedly taken by a fellow flyer, which purportedly showed Gandhi aboard a flight to Vietnam....

Protests barred at 3 Bhopal sites for 2 months, no alternative site designated

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:09 AM14.5KViews

Protests barred at 3 Bhopal sites for 2 months, no alternative site designated

An order cited the movement of emergency services like ambulances and fire brigades and VIPs and VVIPs...

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister and driver arrested in Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma's death case

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Oct 20, 2026, 11:01 AM6.6KViews

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister and driver arrested in Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma's death case

Shraddha Dubey, her sister and driver were untraceable since October 9, when Shiva Sharma died after falling from the fourth floor of an apartment building....

IAF chief's final sortie: Back to his first aircraft and instructor, Air Marshall AP Singh 'completes the circle' | Watch

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:48 AM12.5KViews

IAF chief's final sortie: Back to his first aircraft and instructor, Air Marshall AP Singh 'completes the circle' | Watch

The 55-minute sortie was particularly special as the Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew with his first flying instructor....

Vijayan demands action over SMA clinical trial drugs given to affected children

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:44 AM29.4KViews

Vijayan demands action over SMA clinical trial drugs given to affected children

Vijayan demands action over SMA clinical trial drugs given to affected children...

Jaishankar voices concern over Gulf situation during talks with UAE, backs safe flow of trade

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:41 AM4.9KViews

Jaishankar voices concern over Gulf situation during talks with UAE, backs safe flow of trade

Delivering his opening remarks, Jaishankar also asserted that India would support efforts to promote dialogue and diplomacy....

Over hundred people gather in front of Assam Secretariat to press for 'justice for Zubeen'

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:39 AM20.5KViews

Over hundred people gather in front of Assam Secretariat to press for 'justice for Zubeen'

Over hundred people gather in front of Assam Secretariat to press for 'justice for Zubeen'...

Hygiene lapses found at Delhi sweet manufacturing units ahead of festive season: Insects in storage, cobwebs

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:33 AM44.0KViews

Hygiene lapses found at Delhi sweet manufacturing units ahead of festive season: Insects in storage, cobwebs

Open dustbins, lack of proper labelling and inadequate systems to keep pests out were among lapses found during inspections by Delhi's Food Safety Department....

India-UK trade deal: Indian exports rise 8%, imports fall 17% in first 2 months

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:29 AM21.3KViews

India-UK trade deal: Indian exports rise 8%, imports fall 17% in first 2 months

The CETA provides zero-duty access for nearly 99% of India’s exports, covering almost 100% of trade value...

Annamalai backs questions raised by CJP, says 'arrests will only make them stronger’

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:24 AM9.5KViews

Annamalai backs questions raised by CJP, says 'arrests will only make them stronger’

Annamalai, ex-chief of Tamil Nadu BJP, said that while he may not agree with the CJP's modes of protests, he supports the questions that they have raised....

Supreme Court transfers trial of corruption case against retd HC judge to Delhi

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Oct 20, 2026, 10:20 AM36.5KViews

Supreme Court transfers trial of corruption case against retd HC judge to Delhi

The order was passed on October 14 by a bench of CJI Surya Kant and justice Joymalya Bagchi in a transfer petition filed by the former judge....

30-foot cockroach effigy in Delhi to be burnt alongside Ravana on Dussehra amid CJP protests

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:53 AM32.4KViews

30-foot cockroach effigy in Delhi to be burnt alongside Ravana on Dussehra amid CJP protests

Delhi's 30-foot cockroach effigy to be burnt on Dussehra is being seen as a jibe at CJP's protests over alleged SIR irregularities....

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:51 AM7.4KViews

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7

Sikkim Adventure Tourism Festival from Nov 1-7...

Marco Rubio India visit LIVE: Jaishankar calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on terrorism at US Independence Day event in Mumbai

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:40 AM25.6KViews

Marco Rubio India visit LIVE: Jaishankar calls for ‘zero tolerance’ on terrorism at US Independence Day event in Mumbai

Marco Rubio India visit LIVE: India and the US are expected to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in key areas, including defence, security, technology and critical minerals, when External Affairs...

Protesters must focus on solutions, not divisions: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:19 AM14.7KViews

Protesters must focus on solutions, not divisions: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

He cited protests in India and the West, describing them as part of a disruptive storm coming from the West...

Goa rivals bury the hatchet, trigger BJP-MGP tensions ahead of state polls

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Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM15.1KViews

Goa rivals bury the hatchet, trigger BJP-MGP tensions ahead of state polls

The tug-of-war over Mandrem is one among several seat-sharing disputes expected to play out as both the BJP and the Congress navigate delicate pre-poll negotiations...

Palaniswami questions CM Vijay's 'silence' on international drug racket, seizure by DRI

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:46 AM11.1KViews

Palaniswami questions CM Vijay's 'silence' on international drug racket, seizure by DRI

Palaniswami questions CM Vijay's 'silence' on international drug racket, seizure by DRI...

‘Values that inspired to put his own life in danger’: RSS chief hails Smit Machchhar

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:46 AM21.1KViews

‘Values that inspired to put his own life in danger’: RSS chief hails Smit Machchhar

On September 30, flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar's copilot had attacked him inside the cockpit in what was seen as a plot to crash the plane....

Delhi court declares Siddharth Khera absconder in ₹400-crore Seagull Maritime case

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:43 AM6.2KViews

Delhi court declares Siddharth Khera absconder in ₹400-crore Seagull Maritime case

Delhi court declares Siddharth Khera absconder in ₹400-crore Seagull Maritime case...

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Bengal CM meets families of 3 deceased, hands over ₹25 L ex gratia

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:37 AM32.1KViews

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Bengal CM meets families of 3 deceased, hands over ₹25 L ex gratia

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Bengal CM meets families of 3 deceased, hands over ₹25 L ex gratia...

Ex-gunman of Veena George will face action for false statement: Keralam Minister

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:25 AM22.9KViews

Ex-gunman of Veena George will face action for false statement: Keralam Minister

Ex-gunman of Veena George will face action for false statement: Keralam Minister...

'People will troll, but emotions are my strength': Abhijeet Dipke as CJP colleagues remain in judicial custody

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:22 AM7.9KViews

'People will troll, but emotions are my strength': Abhijeet Dipke as CJP colleagues remain in judicial custody

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were sent to judicial custody over the Jantar Mantar trespassing case last week. Their custody was extended by two days on Monday....

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely at Bengaluru airport

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:11 AM4.1KViews

Air India Express flight suffers bird strike, lands safely at Bengaluru airport

The aircraft landed safely at Bengaluru airport, and technical teams began inspecting it for possible damage following the bird strike....

After Yusuf Pathan quits Mamata’s TMC, Gujarat allots him plot he sought since 2012

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Oct 20, 2026, 8:08 AM20.7KViews

After Yusuf Pathan quits Mamata’s TMC, Gujarat allots him plot he sought since 2012

Under the decision, 500 sq m will be allotted free for residential use, and the remaining 478 sq m at 55% of its assessed market value...

Manipur: Kuki man killed; 6 houses torched amid shutdown over Meitei killings

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:57 AM25.1KViews

Manipur: Kuki man killed; 6 houses torched amid shutdown over Meitei killings

Armed assailants fired at two people collecting bamboo shoots in Kangpokpi, killing Paolen Khongsai on the spot...

JNU students end 17-day hunger strike as committee promises to look into demands

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:56 AM28.6KViews

JNU students end 17-day hunger strike as committee promises to look into demands

The revocation of rustication of the JNUSU office bearers, including the president, was among the key demands of the students....

'No double standards on terrorism': Rajnath Singh at SCO in Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar's presence

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:51 AM10.6KViews

'No double standards on terrorism': Rajnath Singh at SCO in Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar's presence

Rajnath Singh called terrorism “one of the gravest threats to development” and said that it not only harms innocent lives but also investment and commerce....

Faecal coliform levels beyond permissible limits in Mandovi: Goa pollution board to HC

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:44 AM4.8KViews

Faecal coliform levels beyond permissible limits in Mandovi: Goa pollution board to HC

According to the report, fecal coliform numbers ranged from 130 to 540 MPN/100 ml during high tide and 130 to 940 MPN/100 mL during low tide...

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu lashes out at TN govt over debt claims

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:27 AM26.4KViews

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu lashes out at TN govt over debt claims

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu lashes out at TN govt over debt claims...

Shroff attack: Police team returns to Kota with 3 suspects amid security concerns

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Oct 20, 2026, 7:04 AM30.9KViews

Shroff attack: Police team returns to Kota with 3 suspects amid security concerns

Kota police superintendent Tejaswini Gautam said the team left with the accused but later decided to stay back...

Lack of evidence, endless delays: Why Goa’s illegal mining probe went nowhere

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Oct 20, 2026, 6:46 AM33.0KViews

Lack of evidence, endless delays: Why Goa’s illegal mining probe went nowhere

The Supreme Court held in 2014 and reiterated in 2018 that all mining after November 22, 2007, was illegal...

Gurugram woman murdered over property dispute, army deserter among 3 held: Police

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Oct 20, 2026, 6:29 AM22.0KViews

Gurugram woman murdered over property dispute, army deserter among 3 held: Police

The suspects were Sandeep alias Fauji who hailed from Daulah and the contract killers Avinash and Anuj who hailed from Roorkee, Uttarakhand...

Govt working on central scheme on agrivoltaics

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Oct 20, 2026, 5:42 AM11.0KViews

Govt working on central scheme on agrivoltaics

Agrivoltaics involved installation of solar panels at a height, directly above existing farmland, allowing farmers to continue farming while reaping benefits of solar generation at the same time...

RSS, Bengal finance minister condemn vandalism at Left book stalls during Durga Puja

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Oct 20, 2026, 5:39 AM33.6KViews

RSS, Bengal finance minister condemn vandalism at Left book stalls during Durga Puja

CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML) Liberation have alleged attacks on or removal of their book stalls near Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata and other districts....

Duplicate voter IDs can get generated, says UP CEO; orders officials to remove them

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Oct 20, 2026, 5:35 AM31.9KViews

Duplicate voter IDs can get generated, says UP CEO; orders officials to remove them

The CEO said de-duplication was carried out periodically through ECINET platform and efforts were under way to detect repeated applications at the submission stage itself...

Chennithala seeks stringent NDPS Act, Centre-state initiative for drug-free India

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Oct 20, 2026, 5:02 AM10.9KViews

Chennithala seeks stringent NDPS Act, Centre-state initiative for drug-free India

Chennithala seeks stringent NDPS Act, Centre-state initiative for drug-free India...

'There is no justice': CJP's Saurav Das as court extends his custody over Jantar Mantar trespassing

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Oct 20, 2026, 4:57 AM9.8KViews

'There is no justice': CJP's Saurav Das as court extends his custody over Jantar Mantar trespassing

As CJP's Saurav Das left the court, he claimed that there was a lack of justice and questioned the grounds on which the court rejected their sureties....

HT Morning Brief October 20: Rubio to arrive in India today, Tiger Shroff shooting case probe and more

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Oct 20, 2026, 4:42 AM6.5KViews

HT Morning Brief October 20: Rubio to arrive in India today, Tiger Shroff shooting case probe and more

Start your day informed with the latest news headlines from politics, national affairs, international relations and sports....

Mohan Bhagwat says forces trying to destabilise India: ‘Regime change doesn’t change circumstances’

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Oct 20, 2026, 4:28 AM12.1KViews

Mohan Bhagwat says forces trying to destabilise India: ‘Regime change doesn’t change circumstances’

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks come amid ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alleged SIR irregularities....

3-layer security deployed for Modi’s expected presence at Delhi Dusshera celebrations

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Oct 20, 2026, 4:21 AM9.8KViews

3-layer security deployed for Modi’s expected presence at Delhi Dusshera celebrations

Traffic diversions and restrictions have also been planned around the Dusshera celebrations venue in Delhi...

Union govt faces growing demands from states for tur, chana supplies as prices rise

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Oct 20, 2026, 3:50 AM26.1KViews

Union govt faces growing demands from states for tur, chana supplies as prices rise

Deficient rainfall and drought-like conditions in major pulse-growing regions have raised concerns over production...

India’s Red List assessment of 1,211 birds underway; initial review of 100 birds complete

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Oct 20, 2026, 3:32 AM20.4KViews

India’s Red List assessment of 1,211 birds underway; initial review of 100 birds complete

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (established in 1964) is the world’s most comprehensive inventory tracking the global extinction risk and conservation status of plants, animals, and fungi...

India, Saudi Arabia discuss proposed electricity link, explore wider power cooperation

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Oct 20, 2026, 3:18 AM14.4KViews

India, Saudi Arabia discuss proposed electricity link, explore wider power cooperation

India and Saudi Arabia reviewed plans for a power transmission link, with talks covering grid infrastructure, renewable energy integration....

400+ Indian-origin students, alumni abroad sign 'Spare India from Anarchy' appeal

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Oct 20, 2026, 3:15 AM30.3KViews

400+ Indian-origin students, alumni abroad sign 'Spare India from Anarchy' appeal

Indian-origin students and alumni across 27 countries cite Ambedkar in a statement defending India's constitutional institutions and warning against anarchy....

Marco Rubio to arrive in India today; trade, security and technology on agenda

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:51 AM10.5KViews

Marco Rubio to arrive in India today; trade, security and technology on agenda

Discussions are expected to cover energy, technology, security and critical minerals, alongside the effects of conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia....

Behind bars, beyond borders: Inside Lawrence Bishnoi’s crime empire

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:44 AM22.3KViews

Behind bars, beyond borders: Inside Lawrence Bishnoi’s crime empire

Bishnoi started his gang in the late 2000s and ran it for just a few years before being arrested and jailed, a fact that both adds to the mystique about him....

Manipur’s rare 48 hours: How all five communities got caught in violence

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:44 AM23.2KViews

Manipur’s rare 48 hours: How all five communities got caught in violence

While the state had recently been roiled by killings in Naga-Kuki clashes, mid-level security personnel described the weekend’s events as a security nightmare...

Exclusive: Delhi extends fire audit transition period, implementation in May 2027

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:16 AM12.4KViews

Exclusive: Delhi extends fire audit transition period, implementation in May 2027

The extension follows a proposal to give the fire service more time to operationalise the third-party audit mechanism...

Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Justice must not wait’, says CJP as leaders move HC against 2-day extension of custody

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:15 AM11.7KViews

Delhi protest LIVE: ‘Justice must not wait’, says CJP as leaders move HC against 2-day extension of custody

Delhi protest LIVE: Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been in jail since October 13, after they breached security and entered Jantar Mantar. Meanwhile, Dipke also appealed to the people celebrating t...

Army’s communications satellite likely by mid-2028: Top officials

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:13 AM8.5KViews

Army’s communications satellite likely by mid-2028: Top officials

The Indian Army’s first dedicated communications satellite is expected to be launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) around mid-2028, reinforcing the force’s communications backbone...

Congress rules out possibility of YSR Congress Party's entry into INDIA Bloc, citing past BJP support

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:12 AM5.0KViews

Congress rules out possibility of YSR Congress Party's entry into INDIA Bloc, citing past BJP support

CPI(M) welcomed his position on electoral issues, and the TMC said the alliance should include parties with state-level differences....

No irregularity in Parliament not being prorogued: Kiren Rijiju

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:11 AM26.8KViews

No irregularity in Parliament not being prorogued: Kiren Rijiju

The minister cited past instances when the Lok Sabha remained unprorogued for up to 87 days, arguing that the gap after adjournment did not constitute violation...

Delhi Police constable held over charges of kidnapping, extortion in Red Fort area

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:06 AM24.2KViews

Delhi Police constable held over charges of kidnapping, extortion in Red Fort area

Police said the accused, constable Moin Ali, his friend Sonu and their associate Akhtar allegedly planned to target a local shopkeeper in Lal Quila area...

Supreme Court seeks law reform proposals to protect people from Northeast by Dec 18

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:04 AM25.1KViews

Supreme Court seeks law reform proposals to protect people from Northeast by Dec 18

The bench directed authorities to record complainants’ addresses and other details immediately after receiving harassment complaints....

Trade, defence to be in focus of Polish PM’s India visit from Oct 21

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:04 AM33.7KViews

Trade, defence to be in focus of Polish PM’s India visit from Oct 21

New Delhi Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India this week will focus on bolstering cooperation in trade, investment, defence, space and technology ahead of the signing of the India-Europe...

References in resolutions by OIC ‘malicious’: India

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:04 AM24.4KViews

References in resolutions by OIC ‘malicious’: India

New Delhi on Monday dismissed “anti-India references” in several documents adopted at a meeting of foreign ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) as “biased and false” moves orches...

I4C flags fake govt scheme ads on Meta, calls from Pakistan numbers

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Oct 20, 2026, 2:03 AM27.4KViews

I4C flags fake govt scheme ads on Meta, calls from Pakistan numbers

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned that fraud is rising through deepfake and edited ads on Facebook and Instagram, by using the names and faces of well-known political leaders...

Will Yamuna get its Sabarmati makeover? Delhi plans 52-km riverfront in two phases

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:55 AM15.6KViews

Will Yamuna get its Sabarmati makeover? Delhi plans 52-km riverfront in two phases

Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma said the government has initiated the process of signing an MoU with the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited...

Gunmen kill 3 in Imphal east, angry locals leave 2 bodies outside CM's residence

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:54 AM4.7KViews

Gunmen kill 3 in Imphal east, angry locals leave 2 bodies outside CM's residence

Killings triggered protests and a shutdown in Manipur, as authorities reviewed security amid fears of renewed Meitei-Kuki hostilities after prolonged violence....

Exclusive: Delhi govt asks officers to prioritise meetings convened by CM Rekha Gupta

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:46 AM32.2KViews

Exclusive: Delhi govt asks officers to prioritise meetings convened by CM Rekha Gupta

Under the fresh directions, meetings convened at the CMO under the chief minister’s chairpersonship will be accorded priority...

Audit finds Bengal-specific access curbs in ECINET code

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:45 AM18.5KViews

Audit finds Bengal-specific access curbs in ECINET code

Supreme Court advocate Harshit Anand said the reported restriction, if applied, could conflict with the court’s directions...

Supreme Court says temple property cannot be taken over by government, even for public purposes

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Oct 20, 2026, 1:44 AM21.2KViews

Supreme Court says temple property cannot be taken over by government, even for public purposes

The court enhanced the monthly rent for a Tamil Nadu temple’s land occupied by a government taluk office from ₹13,235 to ₹31,000....

India-New Zealand free trade agreement takes effect, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports

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Oct 19, 2026, 7:01 PM10.5KViews

India-New Zealand free trade agreement takes effect, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports

New Zealand has pledged $20 billion in investment over 15 years, while both countries aim to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030....

Child rights panel files case over Keralam boy’s malnutrition death

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Oct 19, 2026, 6:59 PM35.0KViews

Child rights panel files case over Keralam boy’s malnutrition death

A 2-year-old in Kerala died amid suspected malnutrition. Authorities are investigating possible neglect and have taken the couple’s four children into care....

Airport authority official dies after air ambulance makes emergency landing in Dhaka over pressurisation issue

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Oct 19, 2026, 6:56 PM28.8KViews

Airport authority official dies after air ambulance makes emergency landing in Dhaka over pressurisation issue

The AAI official died at a hospital. It has not been established whether the diversion or technical problem contributed to her death....

Onion prices rise 10% as delayed kharif arrivals tighten supplies

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Oct 19, 2026, 6:23 PM18.1KViews

Onion prices rise 10% as delayed kharif arrivals tighten supplies

Traders expect prices to climb another ₹8-10 per kg before larger arrivals after Diwali ease pressure. Festive demand may keep prices elevated in the short term...

Court cites ‘habitualness’, ‘no respect for law’ in order extending CJP leaders' custody in Jantar Mantar trespassing case

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Oct 19, 2026, 5:44 PM19.3KViews

Court cites ‘habitualness’, ‘no respect for law’ in order extending CJP leaders' custody in Jantar Mantar trespassing case

CJP termed the ‘preventive detention’ as ‘a complete mockery of legal process and said it will challenge the order before higher courts ‘immediately.’...

British tourist sexually harassed in Kerala's Varkala, dress torn, video helps police arrest man

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Oct 19, 2026, 5:00 PM12.0KViews

British tourist sexually harassed in Kerala's Varkala, dress torn, video helps police arrest man

The accused is expected to be produced before a court on Tuesday for remand. Further investigation is underway, police said....

Security tightened for Dussehra in Delhi-NCR, crowd management and traffic plan in place

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Oct 19, 2026, 4:44 PM17.1KViews

Security tightened for Dussehra in Delhi-NCR, crowd management and traffic plan in place

Elaborate security arrangements with 1,200 police personnel have also been made in Faridabad to maintain law and order....

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke targets PM Modi over extended custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

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Oct 19, 2026, 4:07 PM4.8KViews

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke targets PM Modi over extended custody of Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka

"Ashu and Saurav’s first crime was waving the Tiranga at Jantar Mantar. Their second crime? Refusing to back down," Abhijeet Dipke said in a post on X....

Uttarakhand minister confronts Daler Mehndi on stage, alleges singer was drinking alcohol: ‘You cannot even speak’

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Oct 19, 2026, 3:59 PM18.9KViews

Uttarakhand minister confronts Daler Mehndi on stage, alleges singer was drinking alcohol: ‘You cannot even speak’

A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing Uniyal standing on the stage while Mehndi stood beside him....

On camera, Tiger Shroff shooting suspects seen rushing to catch train in Surat before arrest in Kota

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Oct 19, 2026, 3:23 PM25.2KViews

On camera, Tiger Shroff shooting suspects seen rushing to catch train in Surat before arrest in Kota

The three suspects were nabbed on Monday from Rajasthan's Kota from where they were planning to flee to Nepal via Delhi.  ...

Indian embassy in Italy issues advisory, urges citizens to avoid protest sites, crowded areas

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Oct 19, 2026, 2:44 PM15.3KViews

Indian embassy in Italy issues advisory, urges citizens to avoid protest sites, crowded areas

The advisory comes amid unrest in parts of Italy over poor public services and the rising cost of living....

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka’s judicial custody extended by two days; Delhi Police cite ‘peace, tranquillity’ concerns

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Oct 19, 2026, 1:52 PM7.7KViews

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka’s judicial custody extended by two days; Delhi Police cite ‘peace, tranquillity’ concerns

Delhi Police had sought further custody of the duo, claiming their release could disrupt “peace and tranquility.”...

Shooters planned to kill Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, motive unclear, say police

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Oct 19, 2026, 1:01 PM21.2KViews

Shooters planned to kill Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, motive unclear, say police

DCP added that the motive behind the attack had not yet been ascertained and would become clear after the interrogation of the suspected assailants....

Beyond fighter jets: What India needs to prepare for the wars of tomorrow

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Oct 19, 2026, 12:50 PM16.8KViews

Beyond fighter jets: What India needs to prepare for the wars of tomorrow

In a conversation with HT Senior Anchor Aayesha Varma on Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta argued that India must look beyond fleet numbers....

HT Evening News Brief October 19: Tiger Shroff attackers' planned escape via Nepal; Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar scripts Ranji history

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Oct 19, 2026, 12:21 PM22.0KViews

HT Evening News Brief October 19: Tiger Shroff attackers' planned escape via Nepal; Mizoram’s Chinmay Sutar scripts Ranji history

Grab your tea as we bring you up to speed on today's top stories from India, the world, entertainment, and sports....

Keeping up with UP: Can Rahul Gandhi’s street activism revive the Congress in UP?

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Oct 19, 2026, 12:19 PM23.5KViews

Keeping up with UP: Can Rahul Gandhi’s street activism revive the Congress in UP?

Can the Congress or its cadre in Uttar Pradesh amplify Rahul Gandhi's combative mood or remain bogged down with internecine troubles?...

CISF personnel nabs man attempting to flee Delhi's Jama Masjid metro station after suspicious object spotted during checking

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Oct 19, 2026, 12:10 PM4.9KViews

CISF personnel nabs man attempting to flee Delhi's Jama Masjid metro station after suspicious object spotted during checking

The passenger, who claimed to be an NRI residing in Kuala Lumpur, was apprehended near the exit gate, the CISF said in a post on X....

AISA president Neha Bora moves Delhi HC, challenges police notice to execute bond

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Oct 19, 2026, 11:42 AM28.6KViews

AISA president Neha Bora moves Delhi HC, challenges police notice to execute bond

In her petition, Neha Bora said the SEM’s notice was prima facie ambiguous, factually incorrect and violates Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution....

‘We thought worst was behind us’: Shroff attack sends shockwaves through Bollywood

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Oct 19, 2026, 11:31 AM27.9KViews

‘We thought worst was behind us’: Shroff attack sends shockwaves through Bollywood

The underworld’s stranglehold on Bollywood through the 1990s is still a raw memory Mumbai film industry...

SC grants anticipatory bail to woman in cheating case

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Oct 19, 2026, 11:05 AM29.4KViews

SC grants anticipatory bail to woman in cheating case

SC grants anticipatory bail to woman in cheating case...

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

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Oct 19, 2026, 10:59 AM9.8KViews

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case

SC stays execution of death sentence of convict in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case...

POSH compliance in public sector banks: CIC remands RTI appeal for 'fair hearing'

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Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 AM6.0KViews

POSH compliance in public sector banks: CIC remands RTI appeal for 'fair hearing'

POSH compliance in public sector banks: CIC remands RTI appeal for 'fair hearing'...

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by cop not needed under anti-graft law: SC

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Oct 19, 2026, 10:38 AM2.0KViews

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by cop not needed under anti-graft law: SC

Prior nod to probe bribe demand by cop not needed under anti-graft law: SC...

‘Malicious, false, orchestrated by Pakistan’: MEA rejects OIC's ‘anti-India’ references during Baghdad meet

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Oct 19, 2026, 10:36 AM26.9KViews

‘Malicious, false, orchestrated by Pakistan’: MEA rejects OIC's ‘anti-India’ references during Baghdad meet

The ministry of external affairs noted that the OIC has no locus standi ‘whatsoever to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India.’...

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Annamalai backs questions raised by CJP, says 'arrests will only make them stronger’

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Delhi court declares Siddharth Khera absconder in ₹400-crore Seagull Maritime case

Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: Bengal CM meets families of 3 deceased, hands over ₹25 L ex gratia

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'No double standards on terrorism': Rajnath Singh at SCO in Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar's presence

Faecal coliform levels beyond permissible limits in Mandovi: Goa pollution board to HC

DMK leader Thangam Thennarasu lashes out at TN govt over debt claims

Shroff attack: Police team returns to Kota with 3 suspects amid security concerns

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Gurugram woman murdered over property dispute, army deserter among 3 held: Police

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RSS, Bengal finance minister condemn vandalism at Left book stalls during Durga Puja

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400+ Indian-origin students, alumni abroad sign 'Spare India from Anarchy' appeal

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Supreme Court seeks law reform proposals to protect people from Northeast by Dec 18

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References in resolutions by OIC ‘malicious’: India

I4C flags fake govt scheme ads on Meta, calls from Pakistan numbers

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Audit finds Bengal-specific access curbs in ECINET code

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India-New Zealand free trade agreement takes effect, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports