India News
National news from across India.
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Delhi protest organiser to appear before magistrate after preventive detention
Abhijeet Dipke is due to be produced before a magistrate after being held during protests in Delhi.
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Civic body removes alleged unauthorised structures at Ajay Devgn’s home
Mumbai’s civic body has taken action against alleged unauthorised construction at actor Ajay Devgn’s Juhu bungalow.
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Naming dispute emerges over Mumbai’s Vidyavihar bridge
A proposed name for Mumbai’s new East-West Vidyavihar bridge has triggered a local dispute.
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L.K. Advani reported stable after hospital admission
Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani is reported to be stable while receiving care at a Delhi hospital.
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Delhi court issues bailable warrants in Dhruv Rathee defamation case
A Delhi court has issued bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in a defamation case dating to 2018.
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Supreme Court weighs children’s internet access and online safeguards
The Supreme Court has sought responses on a proposed framework to protect children from risks on social media.
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Five members of Noida family found dead after eating noodles
A couple and their three children in Noida were found dead the day after eating noodles.
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High Court pauses census notices seeking details from private-school teachers
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed communications seeking information from private-school teachers for Census 2027.
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High Court seeks Punjab Chief Secretary’s affidavit on unpaid power subsidy
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought an affidavit from the Chief Secretary in a public-interest case over unpaid power subsidies and dues.
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Chandigarh BJP holds tribute programme for A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
A Chandigarh programme paid tribute to former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
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Chandigarh civic body invites residents to help build a cleaner city
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is encouraging residents to participate in efforts for a cleaner, drug-free city.
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SAS Nagar police seize 10 pistols and arrest three in arms case
Police in SAS Nagar arrested three people and recovered 10 pistols while breaking up an alleged illegal arms supply network.
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High Court grants relief to teacher suspended after missing SIR duty
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted relief to a teacher suspended for not reporting for SIR duty after his wife’s death.
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Two suspected gang members injured in Panchkula police encounter
Two people alleged to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang were injured in a police encounter in Panchkula.
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Chandigarh college students join large Red Run
A Red Run in Chandigarh drew strong participation from college students.
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High Court asks Punjab to prioritise fact-checking after unrest over false event
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has questioned how a non-existent event shared on social media led to unrest.
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Employees appointed before 2004 may qualify for old pension, High Court says
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said some employees appointed before 2004 may qualify for the old pension scheme even if regularised later.
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Chief Secretary meets Chandigarh administrative secretaries
The Chief Secretary held a meeting with administrative secretaries to discuss government work.
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Chandigarh Bar Association calls work stoppage over advocates’ treatment
The District Bar Association Chandigarh announced a no-work day on October 15 over the alleged mistreatment of advocates.
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PGIMER neurologist becomes first Indian to receive paediatric award
Dr Parth Lal of PGIMER has become the first Indian recipient of a 2025 paediatric neurology trainee award.
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PGIMER dietician marks World Food Day with nutrition message
A PGIMER dietician shared a message for World Food Day, observed on October 16.
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High Court compensation order offers hope to hit-and-run victims
A High Court order on compensation has raised hopes for Pushpa, whose husband died in a 2017 road accident.
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Fake degree cannot validate appointment, Punjab and Haryana High Court rules
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that a qualification from a non-existent institute cannot validate an appointment.
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Chandigarh Nutrition Society chapter wins second-best award
The Chandigarh chapter of the Nutrition Society of India has received a second-best chapter award.
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Rishi Kapoor appointed Professor of Eminence at Chandigarh University
Advocate Rishi Kapoor has been appointed Professor of Eminence at Chandigarh University’s University Institute of Legal Studies.
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High Court says ED may report offences found during FEMA searches
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has said the Enforcement Directorate can report a cognizable offence to police during a FEMA search.
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Vinod Kumar Sharma’s Atharvaveda Manjari released
A book titled Atharvaveda Manjari by Dr Vinod Kumar Sharma has been released.
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Chandigarh Mayor celebrates achievements of children with special needs
Mayor Saurabh Joshi highlighted the talents of children with special needs at a Chandigarh event.
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High Court petition seeks CBI probe into shooting of anti-drug activist
A petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court has sought a CBI investigation into the shooting of an anti-drug activist during a livestream.
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Sector 26 Mandi begins infrastructure upgrade
The Market Committee has started an infrastructure overhaul at Chandigarh’s Sector 26 Mandi.