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UP CEO rebuts claim of 4 voter IDs issued after two applications, says voter filed four forms

IANS | October 18, 2026 10:02 AM

Lucknow, Oct 18 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office has rejected claims circulating on social media that a voter received four voter ID cards after submitting only two Form 6 applications, clarifying that the individual had actually submitted four applications and consequently received four Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs).

Govt caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30 pc of MRP

IANS | October 18, 2026 9:04 AM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), a move expected to reduce prices of several cancer medicines by up to 70 per cent and improve affordability for patients, according to an official statement.

Private security, puja organiser detained: Bengal CM on Kolkata tragedy

IANS | October 17, 2026 11:53 PM

Bengal, Oct 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday informed that Kolkata police have detained private security and puja organisers responsible for the tragedy, which saw the deaths of 17 people while 25 were injured.

17 dead, 25 injured in Kolkata Puja pandal stampede; PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia relief

IANS | October 17, 2026 11:32 PM

Kolkata, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives in a stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojonin community Durga Puja pandal on Muktarambabu Street in North Kolkata on Saturday, in which 17 people were killed, and 25 people were seriously injured.

PM Modi mourns death of Morbi’s Rajmata Vijaykunwarba

IANS | October 17, 2026 10:57 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the death of Vijaykunwarba, known as the Rajmata of Morbi, remembering her spirit of service and close association with the people of the Gujarat town.

Bihar: ‘Made in Pakistan’ bedsheets found on sale in Motihari; police question two vendors

IANS | October 17, 2026 10:21 PM

Patna, Oct 17 (IANS) Police in Bihar’s Motihari have detained two itinerant vendors for questioning after complaints that bedsheets bearing the label “Made in Pakistan” were being sold in the city on Saturday.

SSR begins in UP, CEO urges citizens to 'participate in democracy'

IANS | October 17, 2026 9:46 PM

Lucknow, Oct 17 (IANS) The Election Commission's Special Summary Revision (SSR) began in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, with the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Navdeep Rinwa urging citizens to ensure their "participation in democracy" by getting their names added to the voter lists.

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims and non-compliances

IANS | October 17, 2026 9:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Saturday said it has issued notices to leading FMCG firms, including Nestle India and Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) over alleged misleading claims and regulatory non-compliances concerning certain nutrition products.

India's expanding military-to-military engagements reflect deepening interoperability: Report

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The just-concluded Exercise Tarang Shakti and Exercise Yudh Abhyas reflect Indian military's deepening interoperability with key partner nations and the country's multi-vector foreign policy, a report has highlighted.

Thane court to hear Rs 2,000 crore defamation suit against Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya, Sanjay Raut on Oct 21

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:36 PM

Thane, Oct 17 (IANS) A Thane court has scheduled an initial hearing on October 21 in a Rs 2,000 crore defamation suit filed by Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, against Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, MP Sanjay Raut and others.

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UP CEO rebuts claim of 4 voter IDs issued after two applications, says voter filed four forms

Govt caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30 pc of MRP

Private security, puja organiser detained: Bengal CM on Kolkata tragedy

17 dead, 25 injured in Kolkata Puja pandal stampede; PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia relief

PM Modi mourns death of Morbi’s Rajmata Vijaykunwarba

Bihar: ‘Made in Pakistan’ bedsheets found on sale in Motihari; police question two vendors

SSR begins in UP, CEO urges citizens to 'participate in democracy'

FSSAI issues notices to Nestle India, Hindustan Unilever over misleading claims and non-compliances

India's expanding military-to-military engagements reflect deepening interoperability: Report

Thane court to hear Rs 2,000 crore defamation suit against Uddhav Thackeray, Aaditya, Sanjay Raut on Oct 21

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