Andhra Pradesh: Local body polls in 19 municipalities deferred following SC orders
Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Wednesday that local body elections would go ahead as scheduled in all notified municipalities except 19 across seven districts. The decision follows orders from the Supreme Court, although the State Election Commission (SEC) is yet to receive a copy of the court’s order.
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Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indians targeted in Hormuz; all crew safe
A Kuwait-flagged oil vessel with 21 Indian seafarers was targeted while it was transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, said Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
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Ladakh dissolves Kargil Hill Council after district reorganisation, panchayat polls set for November 21
The Ladakh administration has dissolved the erstwhile Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Kargil, with immediate effect following the reorganisation of districts. The move comes after the resignation of its chief executive councillor, three executive councillors and six other councillors, as the Union Territory prepares for a revised local governance structure.
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India vs New Zealand, 1st T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Christchurch play?
The stage is set for the beginning of the multi-format series between India and New Zealand. The two sides are slated to meet for the first T20I of the series at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on October 22nd. It is worth noting that the two sides will meet across five T20Is, five ODIs, and two Test matches for the duration of the series, and both sides will hope to play some good cricket.
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Suvarna Raj brings home gold for India at the Para Asian Games 2026 in women’s discus throw
In a major development, India’s Suvarna Raj won the gold medal for the country at the 2026 Para Asian Games. She brought home the gold in the women’s discus throw F54 event. She registered a best effort of 15.66 metres in the event, securing the first gold medal of the day for India among many other wins
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Meethe Mein Kya Hai trailer is out now; Ritwik Bhowmik’s Diwali drama promises family chaos and emotions
The makers released the trailer for Meethe Mein Kya Hai on Wednesday, offering a glimpse into a family drama filled with emotions, festive celebrations and chaos. Starring Ritwik Bhowmik, Ayesha Raza and others, the film centres on Diwali celebrations, family bonds and unexpected twists.
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US envoy Witkoff meets Putin in St Petersburg as Trump pushes Zelenskyy to ‘make a deal’
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Wednesday for talks on Russia’s war against Ukraine, as US President Donald Trump stepped up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to reach a settlement with Moscow. The meeting came a day after Witkoff held discussions with Zelenskyy and European leaders in Oslo, Norway, as Washington sought to revive its efforts to end the conflict. Witkoff said he hoped to discuss resuming trilateral negotiations involving the United States, Russia and Ukraine, allowing technical teams to work on the next steps towards a possible peace settlement.
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Mumbai influencer seeks to adopt jailed Muskan Rastogi’s 10-month-old daughter, files plea in Meerut court
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has approached the Meerut district court, expressing his desire to take responsibility for the 10-month-old daughter of Muskan Rastogi, who is currently in jail in connection with allegedly killing her husband with the help of her lover. The influencer, Faizan Ansari, reached the court and submitted an application seeking to adopt the infant, Radha, who was born while her mother was behind bars. Ansari said he wanted to ensure that the little girl could grow up in a better environment, away from the hardships of prison life. His move comes amid concerns over the future and care of Muskan’s young daughter as a Meerut court has sentenced death penalty to Muskan and her lover Sahil Shukla.
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SIT formed to probe stampede that killed 19 in Kolkata’s Chorbagan, report due in three months
The West Bengal government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on October 17. The team will be headed by retired Justice Anindita Roy Saraswati and has been directed to submit its report within three months.
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Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on women, calls his comments ‘cheap and regressive’
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Smriti Zubin Irani has launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), questioning his attitude towards women and accusing him of making derogatory statements. Reacting to Gandhi’s recent post on social media, Irani alleged that his behaviour towards women was evident from the way he had treated a woman police officer in uniform. She also questioned why women were being asked to comment on his remarks when, according to her, he repeatedly resorted to such statements.
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