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CM Mohan Yadav orders removal of CSP; suspends 8 cops after Gwalior truck accident

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:23 PM

Bhopal/Gwalior, Oct 18 (IANS) Taking a serious view of negligence in the tragic truck accident near the Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior that claimed 14 lives, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday ordered the immediate removal of the City Superintendent of Police (CSP) of the Jhansi Road area and the suspension of eight other police officers and personnel.

CBI questions Urmila Sanawar in connection with Ankita Bhandari murder case

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team investigating the Ankita Bhandari murder case reached the residence of Urmila Sanawar, the alleged wife of former BJP MLA Suresh Rathore, in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Sunday.

India's 3-part truce plan seen as 'broadest' for ending Russia-Ukraine war

IANS | October 18, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump’s efforts focus on building pressure on Russia and Ukraine not to strike each other's oil refineries, India seems to be involved in broader discussions aimed at achieving a more comprehensive cessation of hostilities, according to a report.

India-EFTA trade pact opens new opportunities for Norwegian investment across key sectors

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) India's strong economic growth trajectory and the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) are creating significant opportunities for Norwegian investors, particularly in manufacturing, renewable energy, infrastructure, financial services and the digital economy, according to industry insights.

Congress leaders confident of massive turnout at INDIA bloc's November 1 rally

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The INDIA bloc's proposed protest march on November 1, against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demands for removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, will see a massive turnout of people, a section of Congress leaders said on Sunday.

Akshay Kumar meets CM Dhami, discusses promoting film production in U'khand

IANS | October 18, 2026 2:11 PM

Dehradun, Oct 18 (IANS) Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at his official residence in Dehradun on Sunday, and both discussed and explored ways to enhance film production in the hilly state, given its myriad scenic beauty and picturesque locations.

‘Chalo Yamuna Campaign’: Mega cleanliness drive at 70 Delhi ghats, thousands offer ‘Shramdaan’

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) A mega clean-up and river revival drive, under the ‘Chalo Yamuna campaign’ was organised along the Yamuna ghats in the national capital on Sunday, which saw thousands of young people, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and public representatives coming together and offering their ‘shramdaan’, in a collective show of "intent and effort" to clean the river.

CM Yogi says 1.2 crore UP women enrolled with SHGs, calls Nari Shakti an active partner in state’s progress

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:52 PM

Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath greeted the residents of the state on the occasion of Durga Ashtami on Sunday and hailed the growing strength of 'nari shakti', explaining how the women are now "active partners" in fuelling the growth, unlike previous dispensations.

Nothing can save CEC Gyanesh Kumar; ECI's IT system has to be thoroughly revamped: Congress

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of undermining public trust by allegedly withholding searchable electoral rolls from political parties for eight years, claiming that the poll body’s recent decision to provide voter lists in searchable format followed sustained pressure from the Opposition over alleged ‘vote chori’.

Eyewitnesses recount horror, say crowd mismanagement, sudden rain led to Kolkata stampede

IANS | October 18, 2026 1:03 PM

Kolkata, Oct 18 (IANS) Although the state government has not officially cited any reasons for the stampede in the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, which killed 19 people, eyewitnesses said that utter crowd mismanagement, coupled with sudden rain, were the reasons for the mishap.

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CM Mohan Yadav orders removal of CSP; suspends 8 cops after Gwalior truck accident

CBI questions Urmila Sanawar in connection with Ankita Bhandari murder case

India's 3-part truce plan seen as 'broadest' for ending Russia-Ukraine war

India-EFTA trade pact opens new opportunities for Norwegian investment across key sectors

Congress leaders confident of massive turnout at INDIA bloc's November 1 rally

Akshay Kumar meets CM Dhami, discusses promoting film production in U'khand

‘Chalo Yamuna Campaign’: Mega cleanliness drive at 70 Delhi ghats, thousands offer ‘Shramdaan’

CM Yogi says 1.2 crore UP women enrolled with SHGs, calls Nari Shakti an active partner in state’s progress

Nothing can save CEC Gyanesh Kumar; ECI's IT system has to be thoroughly revamped: Congress

Eyewitnesses recount horror, say crowd mismanagement, sudden rain led to Kolkata stampede

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