'Will anyone who speaks out be killed?’: Majithia after anti-drug activist’s murder in Punjab by medical store owner

IANS | October 13, 2026 1:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) General Secretary, Bikram Singh Majithia, on Tuesday condemned the killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab’s Mansa by a medical store owner, questioning the state government over the safety of those raising their voice against the drug menace and demanding its resignation.

Pakistan Army eyes mineral rich regions, plans emergency rule and smaller provinces

Vicky Nanjappa | October 13, 2026 1:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The decision to impose emergency and Governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has been met with anger and widespread protests. While the Federal government which took this decision at the behest of the Pakistan Army said that this had to be done owing to deteriorating law and order, others say that the establishment sought complete control over the region.

'Where has Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' slogan gone'? Union Minister targets Gandhi siblings

IANS | October 13, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi on Tuesday criticised Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their "silence" on claims by a pregnant journalist that she was pushed by Rahul Gandhi during INDIA bloc's protest at the Supreme Court premises.

Jantar Mantar was unsuitable for protests due to narrow lanes, sensitive offices nearby: Kiran Bedi

IANS | October 13, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Former IPS officer and ex-Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi on Tuesday said Jantar Mantar was unsuitable as a protest site due to its narrow lanes and proximity to sensitive buildings and government offices. She also stressed the need for a clear security and operational plan for Ramlila Maidan when permission is granted for demonstrations.

SC urged to initiate suo motu contempt action over social media post targeting CJI, INDIA bloc protest

IANS | October 13, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) A Supreme Court lawyer has approached Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking consideration of suo motu criminal contempt proceedings over a now-deleted social media post by Congress Kerala targeting the CJI and the Opposition's protest march to the apex court.

Huge crowds at Owaisi's rallies made Akhilesh Yadav anxious, claims O.P. Rajbhar

IANS | October 13, 2026 11:56 AM

Ambedkar Nagar, Oct 13 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Minister, Om Prakash Rajbhar on Tuesday claimed that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's growing public support in the state had made Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav anxious ahead of the Assembly elections.

‘Rahul Gandhi has lost his mental balance’: BJP MP Ravi Kishan

IANS | October 13, 2026 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) BJP MP Ravi Kishan sharply criticised the Opposition parties' ongoing protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and stated that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has ‘lost his mental balance’.

'Misleading': UP CEO rejects report of 85,854 voters being deleted using Form-7

IANS | October 13, 2026 10:35 AM

Lucknow, Oct 13 (IANS) The office of the Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Tuesday rejected the claims that the Election Commission of India (ECI) "forced" officers to sign deletion forms for 85,854 voters without giving any reason during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

Delhi Police file 4 FIRs over INDIA bloc march to SC; detain Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das from Jantar Mantar

IANS | October 13, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered four FIRs in connection with the INDIA bloc's protest march to the Supreme Court, police sources said on Tuesday. The cases were registered at the Connaught Place, Tilak Marg, Mandir Marg, and Barakhamba police stations.

After bypoll defeats, AIADMK seniors plan leadership review, mount pressure on Palaniswami

IANS | October 13, 2026 9:17 AM

Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) Senior AIADMK leaders have begun consultations on challenging General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami’s leadership, with the party’s defeats in the Maduranthakam and Dharapuram by-elections intensifying calls for accountability and organisational changes.

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'Will anyone who speaks out be killed?’: Majithia after anti-drug activist’s murder in Punjab by medical store owner

Pakistan Army eyes mineral rich regions, plans emergency rule and smaller provinces

'Where has Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' slogan gone'? Union Minister targets Gandhi siblings

Jantar Mantar was unsuitable for protests due to narrow lanes, sensitive offices nearby: Kiran Bedi

SC urged to initiate suo motu contempt action over social media post targeting CJI, INDIA bloc protest

Huge crowds at Owaisi's rallies made Akhilesh Yadav anxious, claims O.P. Rajbhar

‘Rahul Gandhi has lost his mental balance’: BJP MP Ravi Kishan

'Misleading': UP CEO rejects report of 85,854 voters being deleted using Form-7

Delhi Police file 4 FIRs over INDIA bloc march to SC; detain Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das from Jantar Mantar

After bypoll defeats, AIADMK seniors plan leadership review, mount pressure on Palaniswami

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