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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.

Dead drops emerge as security blind spot, aid targeted killings and drug trade

Vicky Nanjappa | October 13, 2026 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The Punjab Police and central security agencies, already grappling with drone-dropped narcotics, local smuggling networks and cross-border operatives, are facing another major challenge: the growing use of “dead drops” to conceal drugs, arms and ammunition.

Rahul Gandhi, his followers should not insult food while protesting: NDMC Chairman

IANS | October 13, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) After protestors of the INDIA Bloc allegedly left behind food waste on Barakhamba Road, near Mandi House, NDMC Vice-Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal carried out a cleanliness drive and said on Tuesday that Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (LoP), Rahul Gandhi and his followers should not insult the 'roti’ and the farmer who grew it, while protesting on the roads.

Bengaluru: FIR against Andhra IAS officer, 3 friends for allegedly slapping Inspector at pub

IANS | October 13, 2026 12:27 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) Bengaluru Police registered an FIR against an Andhra Pradesh-cadre IAS officer and his three friends for allegedly assaulting a police Inspector and abusing him after he asked the officer to produce his identity card during a raid at a pub in the city.

IIT Madras Pravartak, Medhastra join hands to advance Indigenous defence AI

IANS | October 13, 2026 12:21 PM

Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) The technology innovation hub of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Pravartak Technologies Foundation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hyderabad-based defence AI company, Medhastra Techsystems Private Limited, to promote indigenous innovation in defence artificial intelligence.

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’.

PM Modi pitches 'power to empower' idea, says real value lies in its purpose

IANS | October 13, 2026 10:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Pitching idea of ‘power to empower’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said technology, data, knowledge and innovation are power and real value of lies in its purpose.

'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.

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

Dead drops emerge as security blind spot, aid targeted killings and drug trade

Rahul Gandhi, his followers should not insult food while protesting: NDMC Chairman

Bengaluru: FIR against Andhra IAS officer, 3 friends for allegedly slapping Inspector at pub

IIT Madras Pravartak, Medhastra join hands to advance Indigenous defence AI

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

PM Modi pitches 'power to empower' idea, says real value lies in its purpose

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

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