‘Anarchist mindset’: Nitin Nabin hits out at Rahul Gandhi over protest against CEC

IANS | October 8, 2026 9:58 AM

Varanasi, Oct 8 (IANS) BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday slammed Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that if the Opposition has any courage, it should resign from the seats it won through elections conducted by the Election Commission of India.

Rajasthan: Suspended jailer arrested for taking inmates from Ajmer women's jail

IANS | October 7, 2026 11:25 PM

Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) In a serious case involving the alleged unauthorised removal of two female inmates from the Ajmer Women's Correctional Home to a private residence, Civil Lines Police in Ajmer have arrested the then jailer, Divya Chaudhary, who had been absconding since the registration of the case.

CRPF jawan dies of dengue; 43 Ekta Diwas parade personnel test positive

IANS | October 7, 2026 11:25 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 7 (IANS) A 26-year-old CRPF personnel who tested positive for dengue died at Gandhinagar Civil Hospital on Wednesday after his platelet count dropped and he developed chest pain, while the number of dengue-positive personnel currently admitted to the hospital has risen to 43, Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Vipula Pandya told IANS.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka released after hours in detention following Opposition protest (Lead)

IANS | October 7, 2026 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several other INDIA bloc leaders, who were detained by Delhi Police on Wednesday during their march towards Jantar Mantar to protest against the Election Commission and demand the dismissal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, were released shortly after 8 p.m., officials said.

USA’s Montana state eyes tie-ups with India in quantum technology, photonics

IANS | October 7, 2026 9:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Montana (US) Governor, Greg Gianforte, who is here with a delegation of more than 30 professionals from higher education and advanced technology, said on Wednesday that he has held some "very, very productive meetings" on quantum technology and photonics as well as aerospace and defence technology.