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SC quashes Ghaziabad Police notice to X, bars use of data against journalist

IANS | October 14, 2026 5:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court has set aside a notice issued by the Ghaziabad police to social media platform X seeking extensive personal and digital information linked to the account of journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, who had alleged that the criminal case against him was a retaliation for his reporting on alleged irregularities in the Ram Mandir Trust and corruption in the Uttar Pradesh administration.

‘Casteist remarks, obstruction of duty’: ACP Vivek Bhagat files FIR against journalist, two others

IANS | October 14, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat, posted in Delhi's Connaught Place subdivision, has lodged an FIR against a woman journalist and two others, alleging that they made casteist remarks against him, publicly humiliated him and obstructed him from performing his official duties during a protest in the national capital on October 3.

EAM Jaishankar and Nepal's Home Minister discuss bilateral ties

IANS | October 14, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung in New Delhi on Wednesday, holding discussions on strengthening bilateral ties.

Cabinet approves bonus worth Rs 2,010 crore for over 11.40 lakh railway employees

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved a productivity-linked bonus (PLB) for 78 days, amounting to Rs 2,009.61 crore, to 11,40,770 railway employees.

Rahul Gandhi trying to 'protect infiltrators', claims BJP after INDIA Bloc vows to remain united in fight against ECI

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition INDIA Bloc over its protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), and alleged that Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, was facilitating the demonstrations to "protect infiltrators" under the pretext of opposing the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore via video conference in Leh tomorrow

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:24 PM

Leh, Oct 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate five major development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore through video conferencing during his address to a gathering here on Thursday, government officials said on Wednesday.

Three rebel SP MLAs cross over to BJP ahead of UP polls

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:12 PM

Lucknow, Oct 14 (IANS) Three Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs, who had previously rebelled against the party, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

'Part of Pakistan's disinformation campaign: Army trashes 'claim' of Gen Dhiraj Seth's removal

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Indian Army on Wednesday dismissed the fake information being spread on social media by Pakistani handles claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to remove Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth.

CM Adityanath gave new momentum to UP's development, says former Prez Ram Nath Kovind

IANS | October 14, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, Oct 14 (IANS) Former President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday hailed the development work and "good governance" achieved in Uttar Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

FM Sitharaman to attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

IANS | October 14, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to undertake an official visit to Bangkok, Thailand from October 14-18 to participate in the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, along with meetings of the G20 and G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

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SC quashes Ghaziabad Police notice to X, bars use of data against journalist

‘Casteist remarks, obstruction of duty’: ACP Vivek Bhagat files FIR against journalist, two others

EAM Jaishankar and Nepal's Home Minister discuss bilateral ties

Cabinet approves bonus worth Rs 2,010 crore for over 11.40 lakh railway employees

Rahul Gandhi trying to 'protect infiltrators', claims BJP after INDIA Bloc vows to remain united in fight against ECI

PM Modi to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 3,350 crore via video conference in Leh tomorrow

Three rebel SP MLAs cross over to BJP ahead of UP polls

'Part of Pakistan's disinformation campaign: Army trashes 'claim' of Gen Dhiraj Seth's removal

CM Adityanath gave new momentum to UP's development, says former Prez Ram Nath Kovind

FM Sitharaman to attend IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok

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