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SC seeks explanation from Sanjay Raut over conduct in plea challenging SIR

IANS | October 16, 2026 10:04 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Sanjay Raut over his conduct while provisionally entertaining his petition as part of a plea filed by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Govt raises petrol export duty to Rs 2.5 per litre, slashes for diesel

IANS | October 16, 2026 9:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The government has raised the windfall tax on exports of petrol to Rs 2.5 per litre and cut the duty on diesel, effective from Friday.

India expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia under attack from Houthis

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:30 AM

United Nations, Oct 16 (IANS) India has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, which is facing a barrage of attacks by Houthis that have claimed the life of an Indian.

‘May strength, courage and positive energy infuse every life’: PM Modi offers prayer to Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day-6

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:27 AM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the sixth day of Navratri, offering prayers to Maa Katyayani and expressing hope that her blessings would bring boundless strength, courage and positive energy into everyone's lives.

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

IANS | October 15, 2026 11:43 PM

Riyadh, Oct 15 (IANS) Indians living in Saudi Arabia have been urged to remain calm and alert and stay indoors in case of an aerial attack, with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh saying on Thursday that Saudi carriers continue to operate flights to India even as Air India and IndiGo have cancelled services from the Islamic Kingdom.

CAA does not revoke citizenship, aims to give refugees dignity: Gujarat BJP MP

IANS | October 15, 2026 10:58 PM

Rajkot, Oct 15 (IANS) The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is not intended to revoke anyone's citizenship but to provide dignity and a sense of belonging to people who were left without support after fleeing neighbouring countries, BJP MP Parshottam Rupala said on Thursday.

Gujarat Dy CM hands citizenship certificates to 319; recalls hardships faced by Hindus in Pakistan

IANS | October 15, 2026 10:55 PM

Rajkot, Oct 15 (IANS) Hindu families who fled Pakistan after facing persecution will now be able to live in India under their real names and with the dignity of Indian citizenship, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on Thursday while handing over citizenship certificates to 319 displaced people in Rajkot district.

Sustainable job creation requires high-quality, inclusive economic growth: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 15, 2026 10:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that jobs require ecosystems, not isolated interventions, and sustainable job creation requires high-quality and inclusive economic growth.

‘Opposition wants coup, not electoral reform’: BJP MP Sambit Patra targets Rahul Gandhi over SIR

IANS | October 15, 2026 9:42 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) BJP MP Sambit Patra on Thursday came down heavily on the Opposition over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming that senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan has exposed its real agenda by stating that the ongoing fight was aimed at a change of government.

Every trace of Naxalism must be erased: HM Amit Shah

IANS | October 15, 2026 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that every trace of Naxalism must be erased. Affirming that the Modi government’s determination to create a Naxal-free India has been realised, he stressed that it is now time to heal the wounds inflicted upon the nation by Naxalism and ensure that every victim can lead a life of dignity.

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SC seeks explanation from Sanjay Raut over conduct in plea challenging SIR

Govt raises petrol export duty to Rs 2.5 per litre, slashes for diesel

India expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia under attack from Houthis

‘May strength, courage and positive energy infuse every life’: PM Modi offers prayer to Maa Katyayani on Navratri Day-6

Remain calm, stay indoors during aerial attacks: Indian envoy to community in Saudi Arabia

CAA does not revoke citizenship, aims to give refugees dignity: Gujarat BJP MP

Gujarat Dy CM hands citizenship certificates to 319; recalls hardships faced by Hindus in Pakistan

Sustainable job creation requires high-quality, inclusive economic growth: FM Sitharaman

‘Opposition wants coup, not electoral reform’: BJP MP Sambit Patra targets Rahul Gandhi over SIR

Every trace of Naxalism must be erased: HM Amit Shah

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