Protesters detained outside Delhi police station, demand FIR over journalists’ harassment claims

Tata Sons' Chandrasekaran lists 3 priorities to keep India’s growth engine humming

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said India’s economy remains robust and resilient despite global uncertainty, with strong domestic demand, services exports and government policy supporting growth.

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Bengali film actor Koyel Mallick joins BJP, day after party fields her for Rajya Sabha polls

Koyel Mallick, a Bengali film actor, officially joined the BJP and was nominated for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. She previously served as a TMC Rajya Sabha MP before resigning this July. The BJP's West Bengal general secretary welcomed her and expressed hopes for her nomination filing. Mallick stated it would be an honor to serve in the Upper House of Parliament.

Kent teen’s school bus ban after ‘playfully’ punching driver in ‘yellow car game’

A teenager says he was banned from using a daily school minibus after playfully punching the driver as part of the “yellow car” game.

Delhi air pollution: MCD fines fail to deter violators as AQI hits season’s worst level

Delhi’s pollution-control efforts are facing fresh questions after MCD records showed that only a small fraction of fines imposed for construction violations were recovered in 2024 and 2025. The concern comes as Delhi recorded its worst AQI of the season at 187 on October 4, while experts warned that weaker winds and approaching winter conditions could lead to more polluted days.

SIR necessary, illegally registered ineligible names must be removed: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasised the need to identify and remove ineligible names from the voter list. He stated that this effort is important for national security, unity, and integrity. Adityanath also verified entries related to deceased individuals and duplicate names as necessary measures. Opposition groups have protested against this Special Intensive Revision, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

Russian plague lab researcher dies of pneumonia of ‘unknown’ origin, nearly 200 under observation

A 28-year-old worker at an Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, Siberia, died from unknown pneumonia. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, and special measures have been implemented in the region. Although there are concerns about pneumonic plague, officials emphasize that there is no outbreak. Close contacts of the deceased worker are under medical supervision and show no symptoms of illness.

Protesters detained outside Delhi police station, demand FIR over journalists’ harassment claims

Protesters assembled outside the Parliament Street police station, asking for an FIR regarding sexual harassment claims. Three women journalists alleged police personnel harassed them during a protest at Jantar Mantar. They criticized the police for not providing CCTV footage or updates on the case. The New Delhi district police have transferred the complaints to the Crime Branch for investigation.

‘Rs 3.5 lakh weekly rental for a 3BHK’: Man compares expensive living costs in Europe with India after his one-week stay in a Barcelona Airbnb

Indian founder shared a video of his three bedroom Airbnb in Barcelona after the one week stay cost him Rs 3.5 lakh. His walkthrough of the apartment, paired with his comments on cost of living in Europe, sparked a debate online, with several users questioning the comparison he drew with India.

RBI MPC begins 3-day meeting today amid expectations of first rate hike since 2023

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee is meeting to discuss potential interest rate hikes. Inflationary pressures and external factors are leading to anticipation of a rate increase. Analysts expect a 25 basis points hike in the upcoming policy announcement. This decision aligns with current inflation trends and economic forecasts for the country. The market is closely monitoring these developments as they will impact future economic stability.

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Delhi's AQI hits 179, IMD forecasts clear skies

Delhi experienced an air quality index of 179 on Monday morning, which indicates moderate pollution levels. The minimum temperature was recorded at 23.8 degrees Celsius, exceeding normal levels by 1.5 degrees. Various parts of the city saw temperatures ranging from 20 to 22.6 degrees Celsius. The Indian Meteorological Department forecasted clear skies with maximum temperatures possibly reaching 36 degrees Celsius.