Highlights: Home Ministry declares Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association for a period of five years

14 dead, 26 injured, 102 missing in Sikkim flash floods, says state government

Income Tax Department conducts searches at over 20 premises linked to DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan in Chennai

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Teachers' protest inside the Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) campus, Nungambakkam ends today after Police detain the protesters.

Government teachers demanded equal pay, temporary teachers demanded permanent jobs and TET 2013 qualified aspirants demanded government jobs.

Delhi: Indian Navy has developed an anti-swarm drone 30 mm ammunition that is capable of building an iron wall around its own warships or assets to protect them from any attack by enemy swarm drones: Indian Navy officials

Income Tax Department conducts searches at over 20 premises linked to DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan in Chennai. Visuals from T-Nagar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 3rd ‘Anti-Terror Conference’, hosted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), today at 11 AM. DGPs of State Police forces and senior Police officials from state and central agencies will attend the conference. (ANI)

Around 25 motorcycles charred after fire at service station in Pune

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at the residence of West Bengal Food & Supplies Minister and TMC leader Rathin Ghosh; more than 12 premises linked to Ghosh have been covered in the state, including North 24 Parganas District and Kolkata, reported news agency ANI.

Supreme Court will continue to hear the bail plea of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in liquor policy irregularities matter. ED will reply today to the Supreme Court's question about why a political party has not been made accused in the matter despite the fact that the political party is said to be the beneficiary of this. (ANI)

Senior Advocate AM Singhvi takes Supreme Court through the evidence related to the case. Singhvi tells SC that allegations are hearsay and none of them point to the petitioner. He says Vijay Nair is not an associate of the petitioner.

Senior Advocate AM Singhvi, appearing for Manish Sisodia, apprises SC about a news report relating to the court asking ED why AAP is not made an accused.

ASG SV Raju tells SC that he was asked by the media and he said if there is evidence they will not spare anyone

On raids by central agencies, including at DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan's, party leader TKS Elangovan says, "It is very obvious that it is political vendetta...These people want to terrorise the opposition parties. They are misusing all their powers. They are not fit to rule a country as per law. BJP is a barbaric class of people who do not respect the Constitution or any law - who will do anything for their benefits..."

Nanded hospital deaths: FIR registered against the Dean and Doctor of Delivery Department of Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College and Hospital. IPC Sections 304 and 34 invoked in the FIR. (ANI)

Sanjay Raut visits Sanjay Singh's residence in Delhi a day after his arrest

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann calls a meeting of his cabinet ministers. Discussions on the voter list for SGPC election and new Advocate General likely to be taken up. (ANI)

NewsClick row: Prosecution opposes plea for supply of FIR's copy, says application premature

Police unearth cannabis cultivation on about 20 acres of farm land in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, seize more than 10 quintal of contraband worth nearly Rs 30 lakh: Officials

Around 25 motorcycles gutted in fire that broke out at two-wheeler service station in Maharashtra's Pune city: Official

Income-tax officials conduct searches at multiple locations in Chennai linked to DMK MP S Jagathrakshakan: Police sources

NewsClick row: Prosecution says accused have to approach police commissioner for FIR's copy, have to follow procedure prescribed by top court

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urges Centre to declare Sikkim flash floods and Himachal Pradesh floods as national disasters

Delhi minister & AAP leader Atishi on Sanjay Singh's arrest in connection with the Delhi liquor scam case

"In this investigation, the ED and CBI have deployed more than 500 officers since last 15 months... These officers have raided thousands of places, but they found no evidence of any corruption... They have not been able to produce any evidence in the court... They raided Manish Sisodia's office and residence and found nothing... But BJP needs no evidence... Without any proof of corruption, Manish Sisodia was arrested... Now the story is being repeated with Sanjay Singh..."

Sikkim | Project Swastik of BRO carried out damage mitigation along with rescue operations in coordination with State Administration in severely affected Chungthang and Mangan area of North Sikkim where four critical bridges have been severely damaged. More than 200 persons have been moved to safer areas.

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on flash floods in Darjeeling

"The situation is very disturbing. People have suffered and there is uncertainty even now. Flash floods are something that cause concern everywhere. We have to see what can be done immediately and what preventive measures can be taken...A calamity does not have any geographical borders...So, close cooperation with all stakeholders is necessary - whether it is Governments, civil society, management authorities and people --- all of them have to act together..."

ED team raids Cong leader's premises

A team of officials of Enforcement Directorate raided the houses, farm house and offices of Congress leader and DCC bank President RM Manjunarh Gowda simaltaneoulay on Thursday. The team raided his residence at Bettammaki area in Thirthahalli town, farm house near Hanagerekatte, his another house at Sharavathinagar in Shivamogga and the office. He was speaking away from DCC bank activities for some years. But he was elected as president of DCC bank recently. It may be mentioned here that he was the accused in fake gold scam of DCC bank. The officials of Enforcement Directorate had obtained a report from the bank on the scam recently. Gowda was in Bengaluru when his premises were raided.

PM Modi to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education in Jodhpur shortly.

Security heightened outside Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court where AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who was arrested by ED on Wednesday in connection with excise policy case, will be produced later today.

PM Modi flags off Heritage Special-Marwar and Runicha Express-Jaisalmer trains, at Jodhpur

Mumbai: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers and supporters who were protesting over the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh have now been detained by the Police

"Rajasthan is a state where we see the glory of ancient India, reflecting courage, prosperity and culture. Some time ago, the G20 meeting held in Jodhpur was praised by guests from across the globe," says PM Modi in Jodhpur.

"Bikaner-Barmer-Jamnagar expressway corridor, Delhi-Mumbai expressway are examples of advanced and high-tech infrastructure in Rajasthan," says PM Modi in Jodhpur.

PM Modi receives a warm welcome as he arrives to address a public meeting in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

DMK president and Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin on the arrest of AAP leader Sanjay Singh in connection with Delhi liquor policy case

AAP workers protest outside BJP headquarters in Delhi against the ED arrest of party MP Sanjay Singh.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits Mohankheda Jain Tirth in Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh.

Sachin Pilot confident of Congress forming the government in Rajasthan

Rajasthan BJP chief CP Joshi welcomes PM Modi with a traditional turban in Jodhpur.

PM Modi addresses public rally in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

"Today, the people of Jodhpur, Marwar received several gifts simultaneously. I have already come prepared with a special gift right from Delhi. Yesterday, the BJP Govt decided that beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana will receive gas cylinders only for Rs 600..."

Jodhpur, Rajasthan | PM Narendra Modi says, "For the BJP Government, your health is our priority. On one side, we are providing free treatment facilities to poor families under the Ayushman Bharat scheme and on the other side, we are building modern hospitals in record numbers..."

BJP govt aims to make Rajasthan the number one state in tourism: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

People say 'lal diary' contains every black act of corruption by Congress: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

Paper leak mafia has ruined future of lakhs of youth in Rajasthan, they are demanding justice: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

Cong loves its vote bank more than interest of people; BJP will come to power and stop riots, bring development: PM in Jodhpur

Rajasthan govt creates obstacles at the speed with which we want to work on Jal Jeevan Mission: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

"The BJP-led central government is also running Vibrant Village Programme, under which border villages are also being developed. This region will benefit to a great extend from it," says PM Modi in Jodhpur.

We will bring development to every corner of Rajasthan: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

Ujjwala beneficiaries will get cylinder for Rs 600; 70 lakh families of Rajasthan to benefit from this decision of BJP govt: PM Modi

The BJP Government at the Centre is making every effort on its part for the development of Rajasthan: PM at Jodhpur rally

"I am just coming from an official event, where I inaugurated or laid the foundation stone for projects worth over Rs 5,000 crore. It was a government event, but the CM was absent. He was not present because he is confident that 'everything will be fine when Modi arrives'," says PM Modi in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

India's voice is being heard all over the world and Congress is feeling troubled by this: PM Modi at Jodhpur rally

Congress has made Rajasthan No 1 in terms of atrocities against women, Dalits, says PM Modi in Jodhpur

Will Congress Government let the secrets of the diary come in open? - PM at Jodhpur rally

Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against three private persons and unknown others including public servants of Central Board of Film Certification, Mumbai & private persons on a complaint. It was alleged that during the month of September, 2023, a private person entered a conspiracy with others to obtain a bribe of Rs 7,00,000 & to get the required censor certificate from CBFC, Mumbai for a movie dubbed in Hindi: CBI

Sikkim Flash Floods | The troops of Trishakti Corps extend medical aid and telephone connectivity to civilians and tourists stranded in the areas of Chungthang, Lachung and Lachen in North Sikkim while the search operation for 22 missing Indian army personnel continues.

Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi says speaks to media during AAP protests

Former Maharashtra DGP Rajnish Seth has been appointed as the Chairman of Maharashtra Public Service Commission.

AAP workers in Delhi protest against the arrest of party MP Sanjay Singh by ED.

Congress Working Committee meeting to be held on October 9 in Delhi: Sources

PM Modi pays tributes to Saint Vallalar on his 200th birth anniversary.

Enforcement Directorate can consider issuing fresh summons to TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee if not satisfied with documents submitted by him in connection with alleged school jobs scam in West Bengal: Calcutta HC

Amount of Rs 100 seems to be too small as bribe in year 2007 and more so now: Bombay HC while acquitting govt medical officer in corruption and bribery case

Incumbent Director General of Police Rajnish Seth appointed as chairman of Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC): Officials

Congress leader Ppriyanka Ggandhi Vadra addresses a rally in Dhar.

EC is fully committed to deliver free, fair, transparent and inducement-free polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar on T'gana Assembly elections

"I have full faith in the voters of Madhya Pradesh. The forthcoming (Assembly) polls will decide the future of the state," says Madhya Pradesh Congress president Kamal Nath on MP elections 2023.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the review meeting on Left Wing Extremism (LWE) on October 6 in Delhi

National Shooter Tara Shahdeo forced conversion case | CBI court pronounces quantum of punishment for the convicted Raqibul aka Ranjit Kohli, sentences him to life imprisonment. His mother Kausar Rani has been pronounced ten years imprisonment. The then registrar of the High Court Mustaque Ahmed, accused of conspiring, has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. In 2017, CBI filed a chargesheet in National shooter Tara Sahdev case, who was allegedly pressurized to convert her religion by her husband.

Aam Aadmi Party workers in a scuffle with police during the protests against the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

JP Nadda welcomed by party workers and supporters in Patna

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tweets, "Prof Abhay Karandikar, who took over as new Secretary, Ministry of Science & Technology GoI after an illustrious tenure as Director IIT Kanpur, came over for a courtesy call. Discussed in detail priority programs and way forward for new initiatives like NRF & Indian Quantum Mission."

Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh | SP chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "We will teach a lesson to the BJP in these Lok Sabha elections. 2014 mein jo aaye they, wo 2024 mein chale jayenge. UP se aaye theyy, UP se bahar chale jayenge. With INDIA, PDA will defeat NDA."

Abu Dhabi | Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai on NDA alliance in the state

Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh | On the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav says, "Government thinks - arrest those who are against, arrest politicians, arrest journalists. First journalists were arrested and then Sanjay Singh was arrested. BJP should understand that 100 crore people are against them. In 2024 elections, 100 crore people will be against them. Will they arrest the 100 crore people? People of India, INDIA and PDA will whitewash BJP..."

NCP leader Supriya Sule meets family members of victims of Nanded deaths case.

Maharashtra | On the Nanded hospital death case, NCP MP Supriya Sule says,"...The Maharashtra government has money for breaking parties using ED or CBI but does not have money for the common public's health... Some medicines are there whose bills were not paid by the government on time, due to which new medicines are not available...There are many positions where appointments have not been made, and some promotions are pending...Electricity bills have not been paid... This information has been sent to the Maharashtra government... Many things are pending, due to which these things are happening... I condemn the Maharashtra government..."

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on arrest of AAP's Sanjay Singh by ED

"People have people arrested one after the other in the Delhi liquor scam be it former Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia and now MP Sanjay Singh...There are serious allegations, a scam worth crores has been done..."

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Delhi Police conducting raids at different premises linked to NewsClick

Black flags shown to the cavalcade of Governor CV Ananda Bose in Siliguri.

Chandigarh: Aam Aadmi Party workers protest against the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

On 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai

Nanded hospital deaths | FIR registered against the Dean and Doctor of Delivery Department of Dr Shankarrao Chavan Medical College and Hospital. IPC Sections 304 and 34 invoked in the FIR.

Chandigarh: Police use water cannons against the Aam Aadmi Party workers protesting against the arrest of AAP MP Sanjay Singh.

Police use tear gas shells to disperse AAP workers in Chandigarh as they protest against party MP Sanjay Singh's arrest by the ED.

Visuals from outside Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court where AAP MP Sanjay Singh is being produced by the ED, day after the probe agency arrested him in connection with Delhi excise policy case

"BJP is misusing its power at the Centre. It is getting opposition leaders arrested through central agencies due to the fear of getting defeated in 2024 general elections," says Delhi minister Saurabh Bharadwaj during a press conference on the arrest of party MP Sanjay Singh.

Money power, freebies distribution will be on our special radar. If Enforcement agencies don't act we will make them act: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Very loud and clear message was given to enforcement agencies to act strictly against use of money power during elections: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Held meetings with police, GST Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, I-T & other enforcement agencies on T'gana polls: CEC Rajiv Kumar

Total electors in Telangana is 3.17 crore with male and female voters in equal numbers, says CEC Rajiv Kumar

Political parties requested Election Commission to ensure elections in Telangana should be inducement-free: CEC Rajiv Kumar in Hyderabad

Delhi Police calls journalist Abhisar Sharma for questioning in connection with case filed under anti-terror law UAPA, following charge that NewsClick portal received money for spreading pro-China propaganda: Officials

Not implementing reservation in legislatures for ten years is joke played on women, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at rally in MP

Energy efficiency, renewable energy key pillars for achieving India's goal of net-zero emissions: President Droupadi Murmu

Tourism recovery in Asia-Pacific region strong and robust; numbers reached about 80 pc of 2019 figures: Pacific Asia Travel Association chief on sector''s recovery since Covid

UK's media regulator has launched a probe into cloud services provided by tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft.

“We welcome Ofcom’s referral of public cloud infrastructure services to us for in-depth scrutiny. This is a 7.5 billion pounds market that underpins a whole host of online services -- from social media to AI foundation models,” said Sarah Cardell, CEO of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

Source: IANS

SC reserves verdict on reconsideration of its 1998 judgement granting immunity to lawmakers from prosecution for taking bribes.

PM Modi arrives in Jabalpur to launch various government projects

AAP MP Sanjay Singh was produced before Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court after he was arrested in a money-laundering case

The ED is seeking a 10-day remand of Sanjay Singh in order to confront him with 'digital evidence'.

PM Modi is currently addressing a rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur

"Projects worth Rs 12,000 crores of rupees have been inaugurated in the state. Be it a water and gas pipeline or a four-lane road network, it will change the lives of lakhs of people. It will benefit the farmers and new factories will be set up. Youth will get the employment," the Prime Minister said.

There has been no drop or stoppage in the pace of development in Madhya Pradesh: PM Modi

In his speech, the PM listed several benefits the state has received under the BJP government. He also said that thousands of more sources of earning will open up in Madhya Pradesh.

Sr Adv Mohit Mathur appearing for Sanjay Singh says in court: "Investigation in this case is ongoing and will never end. Dinesh Arora, who is a star witness, was made accused earlier by both agencies and later he turned approver in the case."

Source: ANI

TMC MLA Babul Supriyo spoke to the media regarding the party's ongoing protests against the BJP-led central government

"The people of West Bengal have joined TMC in this protest. This is not just a protest of TMC workers but the people of the state. These are the people who have been deprived of their money (100 days of employment) under MGNREGA...This protest will continue as it is for the people..." the singer-turned-politician told news agency ANI.

MP will become the number one state in the country in various aspects in the coming five years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi in his speech, praised film Vaccine War and criticized the Opposition for questioning vaccine development in country.

Varanasi court grants four more weeks to ASI to complete survey of Gyanvapi mosque complex and submit report

Delhi court sends AAP's Sanjay Singh to Ed remand for 10 days.

Train services resume in Kharagpur-Bhadrakh route

Train services in the Kharagpur-Bhadrakh section of South Eastern Railway, which was hit because of land slip below the tracks following persistent rainfall between Balasore and Haldipada stations, resumed with "speed restrictions" from Thursday, an official said.

NHRC takes suo moto cognisance of Maharashtra infant deaths, asks info on probe, actions taken by state govt

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma speaks on border dispute issue with Assam

"Assam is withdrawing the police from their side and they will be bringing in neutral forces in those locations. Assam has mentioned that if Assam is moving one step on one side then they have requested that if Meghalaya also can adjust accordingly, so that there is a reciprocation from our side. It's not that we are moving backwards. But since Assam has offered and said that they will be bringing neutral forces there, it is a gesture from our side to ensure that both sides are able to bring in neutrality...There are some particular Border Outposts (BOPs) which were constructed very much within the borders of even current, non-disputed zones of Meghalaya, and Assam has given a commitment that those BOPs will be removed," Sangma said to news agency ANI.

India's NPCI sign agreement with UAE's Etihad Payments to provide cost-effective cross-border remittances.

Home Ministry declares Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) as an unlawful association for a period of five years

India deserves more representation in international affairs: Putin