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Akhilesh Yadav blows poll conch in UP; flags off PDA rath campaign on Dussehra ahead of Assembly polls

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:37 PM

Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) President, Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday targeted the BJP on Dussehra, saying the fight against evil should begin in Uttar Pradesh, and flagged off the party's PDA (Backward Classes, Dalits and minorities) campaign vehicles in preparation for the Assembly elections in the state in 2027.

ISI shifts propaganda playbook, uses foreign influencers to evade Indian agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | October 20, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Indian agencies cracking down heavily on Indian influencers who were promoting pro-Pakistan content, fresh Intelligence reports suggest that the ISI is reaching out to foreign nationals for this purpose.

IAF chief A.P. Singh takes final trainer sortie in Kiran aircraft with his first flying instructor

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:05 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 20 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Tuesday flew a HJT-16 Kiran Mk-1 trainer aircraft at the Air Force Academy (AFA) in Dundigal, near here, undertaking his final trainer sortie and bringing a memorable chapter of his flying career to a close.

Delhi govt announces comprehensive winter action plan to combat pollution from Nov 1

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a comprehensive Winter Action Plan to combat rising pollution during the winter season, with precautionary measures scheduled to be implemented from November 1 to February 28 under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

India, Netherlands discuss strengthening defence cooperation

IANS | October 20, 2026 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India and the Netherlands on Tuesday discussed ways to further strengthen defence cooperation.

Honeybee attack during 'Jawara Visarjan' ritual in MP village leaves over 20 injured

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:58 PM

Dewas, Oct 20 (IANS) A sudden honeybee attack during the traditional 'Jawara Visarjan' ritual left more than 20 people injured in Rajoda village of Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district on Tuesday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, set to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:34 PM

Mumbai, Oct 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday for an official visit to India. Rubio is accompanied by his wife, Jeanette Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.

Powerful message on Sanatan culture, national unity, social harmony: Amit Shah on RSS chief's address

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday highlighted Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s address at the concluding ceremony of the organisation’s centenary year in Nagpur, sharing a video of the speech and urging people to listen to his message on national unity, social harmony and Sanatan culture.

Delimitation Bill row: Congress cries conspiracy, BJP calls it constitutional process

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) The proposed delimitation exercise and the Constitution Amendment Bill linked to women’s reservation have triggered a fresh political confrontation, with the Congress accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to push through delimitation in the name of women’s reservation, while the ruling party has defended the move as a constitutional process.

'Don't worry, this is Mahatma Gandhi’s country': RJD MP Manoj Jha hits back at 'dismantle' India remarks

IANS | October 20, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Kumar Jha, on Tuesday responded to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks on the challenges facing India, by invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.

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Akhilesh Yadav blows poll conch in UP; flags off PDA rath campaign on Dussehra ahead of Assembly polls

ISI shifts propaganda playbook, uses foreign influencers to evade Indian agencies

IAF chief A.P. Singh takes final trainer sortie in Kiran aircraft with his first flying instructor

Delhi govt announces comprehensive winter action plan to combat pollution from Nov 1

India, Netherlands discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Honeybee attack during 'Jawara Visarjan' ritual in MP village leaves over 20 injured

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Mumbai, set to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar

Powerful message on Sanatan culture, national unity, social harmony: Amit Shah on RSS chief's address

Delimitation Bill row: Congress cries conspiracy, BJP calls it constitutional process

'Don't worry, this is Mahatma Gandhi’s country': RJD MP Manoj Jha hits back at 'dismantle' India remarks

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