BJP's rally disrupted businesses in Chandni Chowk, says Congress; INDIA Bloc meets at Kharge's residence

IANS | October 29, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam on Thursday accused the BJP of disrupting businesses in Delhi's busy Chandni Chowk area by holding it's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' rally on Wednesday, even as several INDIA Bloc leaders held a meeting at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence to discuss the 'public impeachment' event against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, and the scheduled November 1 rally.

Expired Remdesivir in Kerala given to Nipah patients, govt orders probe

IANS | October 29, 2026 2:56 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 29 (IANS) Remdesivir that expired in May 2023 was administered to patients, including those treated for Nipah infection, at hospitals in Kerala in subsequent years, Health Minister K. Muraleedharan told the Assembly on Thursday, ordering an investigation into whether the use of the expired drug contributed to patient deaths.

India becomes world leader in Green Hydrogen with deals worth $9.5 billion: Pralhad Joshi

IANS | October 29, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) The total Green Hydrogen offtake contracts signed by Indian companies has surpassed 5,55,610 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) (till October 2026), making the country the global leader in Green Hydrogen supply commitments with an aggregate investment exceeding Rs 90,000 crore (approximately $9.5 billion), the government said on Thursday.

Our fight is for awakening people: Kharge on INDIA bloc’s Nov 1 rally

IANS | October 29, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the mega INDIA bloc protest, slated for November 1 at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, was very much on track, adding that the Opposition parties have taken up the task to “awaken the people” against the autocratic regime.