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'Chalo Dilli' march will prove to be final nail in coffin of Cong's political decline: JP Nadda

IANS | November 1, 2026 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Sunday lashed out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over the INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march, calling it a "calculated conspiracy to sow chaos" in the country, while claiming that the rally will prove to be the "final nail in the coffin of the Congress' political decline".

ECI orders suspension of two electoral registration officers over alleged irregularities in voter rolls in UP's Pilibhit

IANS | November 1, 2026 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to suspend two Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of the Pilibhit Assembly constituency with immediate effect following alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls, while also ordering the addition of another provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, to the FIR already registered against them.

‘Save the Vote, Save the Nation’: Rahul Gandhi urges people to join INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ march

IANS | November 1, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday urged people to join the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ march in the national capital, calling for public participation in the protest against alleged electoral irregularities and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.

Air Force prepared to respond whenever nation calls: IAF Chief Ashutosh Dixit lists 'VAYU' priorities

IANS | November 1, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Sunday said he was deeply honoured to take charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff, asserting that the Indian Air Force (IAF) would remain vigilant, continue its transformation and be prepared to respond whenever the nation calls.

Varanasi to host 'Aristotle-Confucius Symposium' from Nov 2 to 4; Dr Priti Adani to address

IANS | November 1, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The 'Aristotle-Confucius Symposium' 2026, aiming to foster deep civilizational dialogue across philosophical traditions, is scheduled to be held in Varanasi from November 2 to 4. Founder and Chairperson of the Adani Foundation, Dr Priti Adani, will deliver a speech at the symposium.

Public will reject attempts to undermine democracy: NDA leaders on INDIA bloc rally

IANS | November 1, 2026 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc prepares to hold its 'Chalo Dilli' march, NDA leaders on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition alliance, asserting that the people of the country would never support any attempt to "undermine the foundations of democracy".

Commercial LPG prices up by Rs 10, ATF rates hiked by Rs 1.37 per litre

IANS | November 1, 2026 10:36 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 10 to Rs 2,820 from Sunday. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have also been raised by Rs 1.37 per litre.

INDIA bloc rally: CTI warns of Rs 10-12,000 crore trade loss as 2.5 lakh Delhi shops to remain shut

IANS | November 1, 2026 10:21 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Sunday warned of an unprecedented crisis for Delhi's business community due to the INDIA bloc's mega rally at Ramlila Maidan, claiming that around 2.5 lakh shops within a five-kilometre radius of the venue are likely to remain closed, while nearly 80 per cent of business activity could come to a standstill.

UPI transactions surge 16 pc to Rs 31.53 lakh crore in October amid festive season

IANS | November 1, 2026 9:37 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes went up 23 per cent (year-on-year) to 25.47 billion in the month of October, while UPI transaction value surged 16 per cent to Rs 31.53 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Sunday.

Stubble burning: Centre's CAQM team reviews paddy straw management in Punjab

IANS | November 1, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a bid to ensure effective prevention of stubble burning incidents, a high-level Team of Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) reviewed paddy straw management measures in Sangrur, Patiala and Malerkotla districts in Punjab.

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'Chalo Dilli' march will prove to be final nail in coffin of Cong's political decline: JP Nadda

ECI orders suspension of two electoral registration officers over alleged irregularities in voter rolls in UP's Pilibhit

‘Save the Vote, Save the Nation’: Rahul Gandhi urges people to join INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ march

Air Force prepared to respond whenever nation calls: IAF Chief Ashutosh Dixit lists 'VAYU' priorities

Varanasi to host 'Aristotle-Confucius Symposium' from Nov 2 to 4; Dr Priti Adani to address

Public will reject attempts to undermine democracy: NDA leaders on INDIA bloc rally

Commercial LPG prices up by Rs 10, ATF rates hiked by Rs 1.37 per litre

INDIA bloc rally: CTI warns of Rs 10-12,000 crore trade loss as 2.5 lakh Delhi shops to remain shut

UPI transactions surge 16 pc to Rs 31.53 lakh crore in October amid festive season

Stubble burning: Centre's CAQM team reviews paddy straw management in Punjab

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