Annamalai Defends CJP Protest Rights Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has criticised the Centre over the detention of Cockroach Janta Party leaders, arguing that disagreement with a group’s methods should not undermine its democratic right to protest. In a social media post, Annamalai said people questioning alleged violations of

Delhi’s air quality entered the “poor” category on Wednesday morning, October 21, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 227 around 7:05 am. The Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) forecast poor air through Friday, October 23, with its outlook indicating that conditions could remain poor over the following six days as well.  AQI Rises From 179; Two Stations Record “Very Poor” Air Delhi’s AQI rose from 179 on Tuesday to 227 on Wednesday

Revanth Reddy Questions Repeated Power Interruptions Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy warned senior energy department officials of suspension on Wednesday, October 14, over recurring electricity disruptions across the state. During a review meeting in Hyderabad, he demanded an explanation for the interruptions despite repeated directions to maintain uninterrupted supply. The Chief Minister expressed displeasure ove

Delhi is preparing for extensive security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) planned October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar. Train cancellations and proposed restrictions at 57 Metro stations could disrupt travel, while organisers accuse authorities of trying to prevent supporters from reaching the capital. The demonstration, called by CJP and the All India Students’ Association (AISA), seeks Chief E

Jio Platforms Eyes October IPO Launch Jio Platforms is preparing to launch its initial public offering on October 21, with shares likely to begin trading on October 28, Reuters reported, citing two sources. The Reliance Industries-owned digital services business aims to raise approximately $3.8 billion. The proposed timetable

Chiranjeevi is reportedly being considered for a Netflix celebrity talk show in a podcast-style format. The proposed series could bring his stories and conversations to a global audience, although its format, guests and launch date have not been officially announced.  A Possible New Chapter on Netflix Reports suggest that Chiranjeevi may lead a multi-episode show for the streaming platform. Instead of a scripted role, the Telugu cinema star would be at the

The death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode on September 18 has led to a police investigation, an internal inquiry and student protests. His family has alleged caste-based harassment, while questions remain about an incident during a mid-semester examination shortly before he returned to his hostel. Investigators have not established what caused him to take his life. Sahil was a second-year BTech student in the Department of Energy Science and Enginee

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in a forested park area behind Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple after three men reportedly approached her and a friend while claiming to be police personnel. Delhi Police have apprehended one suspect, while efforts are underway to locate the others. According to the complaint, the girl and her friend had visited Kalkaji Temple and later walked towards the park behind the shrine. At approximat

Narendra Modi turns 76 as India looks back at his journey from an RSS organiser to Gujarat Chief Minister and three-term Prime Minister. Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, 2026, marking another milestone in a public career shaped by organisational work, electoral victories, internal party struggles and national leadership. His journey from Vadnagar in Gujarat to the Prime Minister’s Office has included several periods whe

Raghav Chadha’s voter registration became the focus of a political dispute in New Delhi. AAP questioned his post-draft entry in Rajinder Nagar, while Chadha said he followed Election Commission procedures and available remedies. Raghav Chadha’s Delhi Voter Entry Triggers Political Row BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name has appeared on Delhi’s electoral roll days after it was removed from Punjab’s draft list, triggering a fresh confrontation betw

A ferry carrying 34 passengers and four crew members suffered an engine failure near Mumbai’s Gateway of India on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Police and a local boat operator towed the vessel ashore by 9:30 PM IST, rescuing all 38 people without injuries. A routine sea excursion near Mumbai’s iconic Gateway of India turned into a mid-sea emergency after a passenger ferry suffered an engine failure on Thursday night. Police personnel

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: YS Jagan criticised the coalition government and reacted confidently to reports predicting a YSRCP comeback in 2029. YS Jagan Responds To Surveys Predicting 2029 Comeback Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has signalled confidence about his party’s prospects in the 2029 Assembly election, although he stopped short

Delhi Police have rejected allegations that excessive force was used against protesters during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that the size of the gathering and subsequent clashes required a controlled police response. In an affidavit filed in connection with four petitions seeking a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged police excesses, the force said more than 30,000 people participated in the protest ag

A complaint filed with Delhi Police has sought an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over their alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at Independence Day celebrations held at the AICC headquarters in New Delhi. The complaint, filed by advocates Kunal Vinayak and Shubh Sharma, asks police to examine video footage, determine the intention behind the alleged actions and establish which legal provisions, if any, apply. Delhi Police has acknowledge

Udhayanidhi Stalin was released on station bail on August 4, 2026, after his Chennai arrest, a 300-km journey to Thanjavur district and questioning over remarks made during a Cauvery protest. Udhayanidhi Stalin Arrested at Chennai Residence Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested at his Neelankarai residence at about 11 a.m. after a nearly three