Protests have affected our earnings, it's less privileged who suffer: Delhi vendors

IANS | October 14, 2026 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) Street vendors in Janpath Market and adjoining commercial areas of the national capital on Wednesday said that they are facing heavy losses due to the protests demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that road closures and market shutdowns on October 10 and 11 severely disrupted customer footfall during the crucial festive shopping season.

Foreign links, crypto payments under scanner in Kerala synagogue arson case

IANS | October 14, 2026 10:36 AM

Kochi, Oct 14 (IANS) The arson attack near a Jewish synagogue in Kerala's Ernakulam is being investigated for possible international terror links after police found suspicious messages, foreign-linked communications and references to attacks in different Indian cities on the arrested accused’s mobile phone.

Canada aims to seal trade pact during PM Modi's visit: Indian envoy

IANS | October 14, 2026 9:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) India and Canada are making rapid progress on negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with both sides aiming to conclude talks ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Canada in December, Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik said on Wednesday.