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'People do not want govt run by goons': BJP criticises SP ahead of manifesto release for 2027 UP Assembly polls

IANS | October 19, 2026 1:30 PM

Ayodhya, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP National Spokesperson, R.P. Singh, on Monday criticised Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, ahead of the release of the party's manifesto on Constitution Day on November 26, for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Speaking to IANS, Singh claimed the people of UP had already witnessed the previous promises made by the party and experienced what he described as 'goonda raj' and 'mafia raj' during its rule.

‘Meeting his chaos collaborators’: BJP leader takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over foreign trip reports

IANS | October 19, 2026 1:21 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Monday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his reported foreign trip, asking if he is going to meet his ‘chaos collaborators’ and questioning his absence from India during the Navratri festivities.

Govt will pay for treatment, say Punjab ministers after meeting injured workers; announce Rs 2 lakh aid to kin of deceased

IANS | October 19, 2026 1:18 PM

Sangrur, Oct 19 (IANS) After an out-of-control car left eight VB-G RAM G workers dead and 12 others injured, Punjab Cabinet Ministers Harpal Singh Cheema and Barinder Kumar Goyal met the victims at the hospitals where they are being treated. Cheema said the Punjab government would bear the entire cost of the medical treatment of the injured labourers and would provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the family of each deceased worker.

‘Shoot the messenger’: Punjab’s drug war silences anti-chitta voices

Vicky Nanjappa | October 19, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has declared a war on narcotics, is set to meet the families of those killed for speaking out against the growing menace of ‘chitta’, a synthetic drug that has become a major concern in Punjab.

Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activist's murder

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:45 PM

Chandigarh, Oct 19 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur on Monday wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota as well as a comprehensive investigation into the politician-police-drug mafia nexus in the State.

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to be produced before SEM today

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are scheduled to be produced before the Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) at 2 p.m. on Monday, as their five-day judicial custody in connection with the Jantar Mantar trespassing case ends.

'Cong party flags with flags of PoK, Pakistan in London', Rijiju says anti-India forces can never break Bharat

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday criticised a demonstration in London, alleging that Congress party flags were displayed alongside Pakistan’s flag and stated that these anti-India forces can never break Bharat.

Tiger Shroff firing case: Juvenile among 3 detained in Rajasthan's Kota

IANS | October 19, 2026 12:06 PM

Kota, Oct 19 (IANS) Three alleged shooters involved in the assassination attempt on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff have been caught at Rajasthan's Kota railway station while travelling by train, sources said.

Very close to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 19 (IANS) The United States is very close to finalising a trade deal with India, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, linking energy waivers and sanctions policy to broader trade considerations ahead of his visit to the country on Tuesday.

Tiger Shroff attack: CM Fadnavis vows action, says Mumbai Police will dismantle gangs operating from abroad

IANS | October 19, 2026 11:19 AM

Mumbai, Oct 19 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday issued a stern warning to criminal syndicates following the shocking attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Dismissing the perpetrators as cowards hiding behind remote communication networks, the Chief Minister asserted that the Mumbai Police will completely dismantle the international tentacles of these criminal gangs.

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'People do not want govt run by goons': BJP criticises SP ahead of manifesto release for 2027 UP Assembly polls

‘Meeting his chaos collaborators’: BJP leader takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over foreign trip reports

Govt will pay for treatment, say Punjab ministers after meeting injured workers; announce Rs 2 lakh aid to kin of deceased

‘Shoot the messenger’: Punjab’s drug war silences anti-chitta voices

Harsimrat Kaur writes to HM Shah, demands CBI probe into anti-drug activist's murder

CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka to be produced before SEM today

'Cong party flags with flags of PoK, Pakistan in London', Rijiju says anti-India forces can never break Bharat

Tiger Shroff firing case: Juvenile among 3 detained in Rajasthan's Kota

Very close to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio

Tiger Shroff attack: CM Fadnavis vows action, says Mumbai Police will dismantle gangs operating from abroad

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