India condemns OIC's 'malicious' agenda, exposes 'desperate attempt' by Pakistan to divert attention from chaos at home

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday rejected the anti-India references at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Baghdad over the weekend, terming them as "malicious, biased, false" while spotlighting that the organisation has once again allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan for its "bigoted agenda".

ECI accepting SIR irregularities is PDA alliance’s greatest achievement: Akhilesh Yadav

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:52 PM

Lucknow, Oct 19 (IANS) Samajwadi Party chief, Akhilesh Yadav, on Monday termed the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as major discrepancies, questioning the expenditure incurred on the exercise and claiming that several people had lost their lives during the process. Speaking to reporters, Akhilesh Yadav said the Election Commission's acknowledgement of the alleged irregularities was a significant achievement for the PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, Alpsankhyak) alliance.

FSSAI takes action against Zepto, 3 other firms over food safety and labelling violations

IANS | October 19, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Food safety regulator FSSAI on Monday said that it issued notices to quick commerce platform Zepto and food business operators HealthyHey Foods LLP, Bakelite Food Processing Pvt Ltd and BMS Lifescience over alleged violations related to food safety, labelling and advertising claims, while also sanctioning adjudication proceedings against Storia Foods & Beverages Pvt Ltd.