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Congress repeatedly misused ECs, even awarded Padma Vibhushan to sitting CEC: BJP

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused the Congress of "undermining the impartiality" of the Election Commission of India (ECI) by "politically rewarding" Chief Election Commissioners, Election Commissioners and Electoral Officers and even bestowing the Padma Vibhushan on a sitting CEC, during the previous UPA government.

K'taka sting Op row: Those behind Ramesh Jarkiholi CD responsible for Siddaramaiah video, says Rajanna

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:51 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) Former Minister and Congress MLA K.N. Rajanna on Tuesday said that those behind the controversial CD involving former Karnataka Minister and BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi were also responsible for the video allegedly targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday declined to rule out changes to the long-term capital gains tax regime, saying preparations for the next Union Budget have begun and this was not right moment to say what the government would consider.

Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:36 PM

Kolkata, Oct 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Police have recovered a large quantity of firearms and ammunition from an abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia district, close to the Jharkhand border, officials said on Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi manhandled female journalist, claims BJP; Congress hits back

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday accused Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi of allegedly "manhandling" a female journalist during the INDIA Bloc's march a day earlier, while the Congress hit back claiming that the BJP was "scripting narratives" after being unable to counter the allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Deletion doesn’t change sentiment, shows true intentions: BJP on Cong post targeting CJI

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Congress party, despite firing the worker behind the controversial X post on the Chief Justice of India (CJI), continues to receive harsh criticism from the ruling party, with the latter calling it a reflection of the “party’s true intentions and mindset”.

India and Canada never had such good relationship as right now: Canadian envoy (IANS interview)

Lomas Jha | October 13, 2026 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Terming the chemistry between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney as "excellent", Canadian High Commissioner to India Christopher Cooter said on Tuesday that the two nations never had as "good a relationship" as it is right now.

Those speaking against country should be jailed, not just booked, demands Eknath Shinde (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:18 PM

Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said that those speaking against the country or engaging in activities he described as treasonous should be jailed, not merely have FIRs filed against them, as he accused the Opposition of attempting to create unrest and undermine the country's progress.

MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Samoa, Cook Islands and Naoero this week

IANS | October 13, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, will be on an official visit to Samoa, the Cook Islands and Naoero from October 16-22.

BIMSTEC meet: HM Shah calls for strengthening security cooperation against terrorism

IANS | October 13, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reiterated India's zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, while also stressing the importance of mutual trust and cooperation among the BIMSTEC member states for the fight against terrorism and organised crime and for the security of the region.

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Congress repeatedly misused ECs, even awarded Padma Vibhushan to sitting CEC: BJP

K'taka sting Op row: Those behind Ramesh Jarkiholi CD responsible for Siddaramaiah video, says Rajanna

Not right moment to say what govt will consider on LTCG: FM Sitharaman

Bengal Police recover huge cache of arms, ammo from abandoned Maoist camp in Purulia

Rahul Gandhi manhandled female journalist, claims BJP; Congress hits back

Deletion doesn’t change sentiment, shows true intentions: BJP on Cong post targeting CJI

India and Canada never had such good relationship as right now: Canadian envoy (IANS interview)

Those speaking against country should be jailed, not just booked, demands Eknath Shinde (IANS Exclusive)

MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Samoa, Cook Islands and Naoero this week

BIMSTEC meet: HM Shah calls for strengthening security cooperation against terrorism

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