Rahul, Priyanka booked for forcibly entering Akashvani Bhawan

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi Police has received a complaint against Lok Sabha Leader of Oppositon Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and the INDIA bloc MPs accompanying them, for forcibly entering the Akashvani Bhawan, officials said on Wednesday, adding that an FIR has been registered in the matter.

Union Ministers hail PM Modi’s 25 years as head of govt; praise his governance, leadership

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 25 years as the head of government, Union Ministers on Wednesday hailed his leadership, saying he has transformed the very definition of governance through people-centric policies, effective implementation, firm decision-making, transparency and a focus on results, while establishing the ideal of the 'politics of performance'.

RBI set to announce repo rate decision amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:12 AM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) -- led by Governor Sanjay Malhotra -- is set to announce its bi-monthly interest rate decision on Wednesday amid challenging factors, including rising inflation and crude oil prices above $100 a barrel driven by Middle East tensions.

Violence impacts tourism, Meghalaya CM vows efforts to restore confidence

IANS | October 6, 2026 11:23 PM

Shillong, Oct 6 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Tuesday said the violence witnessed in the state on August 19 had dealt a major blow to the tourism sector, affecting local businesses, young people and thousands of stakeholders dependent on visitor footfall.