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World Politics & Diplomacy 17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Israeli Settlers Attack Palestinians and Washington Post Photographer in West Bank, Deepening Alarm Over Impunity

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians and a Washington Post photographer in the occupied West Bank, according to reporting by The Washington Post and other outlets, in an episode that has renewed scrutiny of settler violence and the risks faced by journalists covering the conflict. The assault comes amid rising international concern that attacks on civilians and media workers in the territory are increasingly occurring with little accountability.

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Global Markets & Equities16 Oct 2026, 04:41 AM IST

Social Security’s Funding Clock Is Ticking as Reform Options Narrow

The U.S. Social Security system is moving closer to a funding shortfall that could force automatic benefit cuts within the next decade if Congress does not act. Economists and policy analysts say the program’s long-term imbalance is well understood, but the political path to fixing it remains deeply constrained by the scale of the changes required and the sensitivity of retirement benefits for tens of millions of Americans.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences15 Oct 2026, 02:39 PM IST

Punjab Bandh Over Anti-Drug Activist’s Murder Forces Market Closures, Disrupts Private Schools

Markets and private schools remained shut in several parts of Punjab on Friday after a bandh call backed by the family of anti-drug activist Jhota and supported by multiple political parties. The shutdown reflects rising public anger over the killing and has intensified pressure on authorities to respond to concerns about drug-related violence and law and order.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 03:58 AM IST

Tension Grips Agra Village After Ambedkar Statue Vandalised, Congress Calls It an Organised Attempt to Humiliate Dalits

A village in Agra remained tense after unidentified persons vandalised a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, triggering anger among local residents and political condemnation. The Congress said the incident reflected an organised pattern of humiliation directed at the Dalit community, pointing to Agra’s large Scheduled Caste population and the symbolic weight of the attack.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 01:27 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi’s Spotlight Tests Congress’s Alliance Balance in INDIA Bloc

The Congress faces a delicate political test as Rahul Gandhi’s prominence in the party’s campaign strategy risks overshadowing the broader INDIA bloc. While the party wants to project momentum through its most recognisable national face, it must also avoid giving the impression that the opposition alliance is becoming a one-leader platform. The challenge is to lead without dominating, and to mobilise without unsettling coalition partners.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Heads to Delhi Ahead of GST Council Meeting

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has left for New Delhi ahead of the upcoming GST Council meeting, in a move that places the state’s fiscal priorities squarely in the national policy spotlight. Sources said the visit may also give Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar an opportunity to meet senior Congress leaders and discuss pending organisational and governance issues.

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National Governance & Policy07 Oct 2026, 04:10 AM IST

Bypolls Conclude in Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Constituency Amid High Turnout, Complaints in West Bengal

Bypolls were held across five Assembly constituencies and one Lok Sabha seat on a day marked by uneven turnout, allegations of intimidation, and a sharp political dispute in West Bengal. Madurantakam recorded the highest participation at 86%, while the state’s Chief Electoral Officer said 97 official complaints were received on polling day, prompting the Congress to demand cancellation of the bypolls in the state.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM IST

Naidu’s Crowd-Calming Clip Sparks Congress-NDA Clash Over Madanapalle Event

A short video from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s October 2 event in Andhra Pradesh’s Madanapalle has triggered a fresh political row between the Congress and the NDA. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the clip showed Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu silencing a crowd whose anger had disrupted the programme, while Naidu, Sitharaman, his son Nara Lokesh and the BJP insisted the reaction was merely party-worker enthusiasm.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Akhilesh Says Victory Matters More Than Seat Count Amid SP-Congress Rift

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav sought to cool tensions over seat-sharing with the Congress, saying the alliance’s priority is victory and government formation, not the arithmetic of seats. His remarks came as Congress leader Rajendra Pal Gautam defended the partnership on ideological grounds, underscoring the fragile but politically significant opposition arrangement in Uttar Pradesh.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance04 Oct 2026, 07:09 PM IST

Nomura Says RBI’s Latest Rate Cut Diluted Its Old Policy Framework

Nomura said the Reserve Bank of India’s surprise 25-basis-point repo rate cut to 6.25 percent marks a meaningful shift in the central bank’s policy stance and weakens the contours of its earlier framework. The brokerage argued that the move, announced on Tuesday, suggests the RBI is prioritising growth support more clearly than before, even as inflation remains a key constraint.

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India Sports & Cricket04 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM IST

Deepak Punia Adds Asian Games Bronze to Growing International Medal Haul

Deepak Punia has strengthened his standing as one of India’s most consistent freestyle wrestlers by adding an Asian Games bronze to an already substantial international record. The medal comes on the back of a career that includes a silver at the 2019 World Championships and five Asian Championships medals, underscoring his durability at the elite level.

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National Governance & Policy03 Oct 2026, 10:33 PM IST

Congress Workers Allege Bulk Form-7 Filings in Koppa Taluk, Raising Questions Over Voter Roll Integrity

Congress workers in Koppa taluk have alleged that Form-7 applications were filed in bulk, triggering fresh concerns over the integrity of the electoral roll process in the region. The complaint adds to a wider national debate over voter list management, administrative scrutiny, and the potential misuse of deletion requests ahead of future elections.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:16 PM IST)

BJP Tells Karnataka Chief Minister to Prove Form 7 Claims or Resign

The BJP has escalated its attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over allegations linked to Form 7, demanding that he substantiate his claims or step down. Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra said the party would contest the matter through legal channels, signalling that the dispute is likely to move from political confrontation to courtroom scrutiny.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (08:08 PM IST)

K.C. Venugopal Flags ‘Rushed’ Scrutiny of FCRA Amendment Bill

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to ensure that scrutiny of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill is not compressed into a procedural exercise. In a letter, he argued that the panel should hold comprehensive consultations rather than allow parliamentary review to become a mere formality under a rushed timeline.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (07:03 PM IST)

K.C. Venugopal Flags ‘Rushed’ Scrutiny of FCRA Amendment Bill

Congress leader K.C. Venugopal has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla objecting to what he described as an accelerated and inadequate parliamentary review of the FCRA Amendment Bill. He argued that the scrutiny process should involve comprehensive consultations rather than becoming a mere formality under a compressed timeline.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (05:11 AM IST)

Only 747 Homeless Voter Applications Filed in Delhi, NGO Warns of Gaps in Roll Revision

A Delhi-based non-profit has written to the city’s Chief Electoral Officer flagging what it calls serious lapses in the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, after only 747 enrolment applications were received from homeless voters. The group says the figure is far below its estimate of more than 10,000 homeless voters in the capital before the exercise began, raising questions about outreach, enumeration and exclusion from the draft roll.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:21 PM IST)

INDIA Bloc Plans October 6 March to Election Commission as Kharge Unveils Nationwide ‘Save Democracy’ Drive

The INDIA bloc on Monday escalated its campaign against the Election Commission and the use of electronic voting machines, announcing a march to the poll body’s office on October 6. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition will also hold ‘Save Democracy’ rallies across all districts from October 2 to October 8, followed by a public meeting in Delhi on November 1.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:20 AM IST)

At IDSFFK 2026, Malavika VN’s 'Viraamam' Turns the Lens on Film Projectionists

Malavika VN’s short documentary 'Viraamam' was screened in the short documentary competition section at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, drawing attention to the often-invisible labour of film projectionists. The film arrives at a moment when cinema’s technical backbone is increasingly overlooked, even as the craft of projection remains central to the audience experience and the preservation of film culture.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (06:58 PM IST)

Civil Society, Congress Seek FIRs Over Bulk Form 7 Deletions, Cite Aland Fraud Parallels

Civil society groups and Congress leaders have demanded criminal cases over what they describe as suspicious bulk Form 7 applications used to seek deletion of voters’ names, warning that the pattern mirrors the Aland voter fraud allegations. They say the filings appear to have been made in the names of residents from the same polling booths without their knowledge, raising serious concerns about electoral integrity and administrative oversight.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (04:33 PM IST)

Congress Demands Resignations of Modi, Shah Over Alleged 'Vote Chori' as It Escalates Poll Integrity Offensive

The Congress on Tuesday intensified its attack on the government and the Election Commission, demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over what it calls large-scale “vote chori” in the electoral process. The party also pressed for an immediate halt to the Special Intensive Revision and restoration of 13.3 crore deleted names, while announcing a nationwide agitation in coordination with the INDIA bloc.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (12:05 PM IST)

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Slams Congress Over Election Commission Protests, Questions Party’s Position on SIR

The Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, a BJP leader, has sharply criticised Congress for its protests against the Election Commission, accusing the party of running a misinformation campaign at home and abroad under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership. The remarks add to the escalating political confrontation over the poll body’s role and the opposition’s objections to the Special Intensive Revision, or SIR, of electoral rolls.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (09:18 AM IST)

Revanth to Enter KTR’s Turf on Sept. 30 With ₹345.78 Crore Development Push

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to visit a politically sensitive constituency associated with BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao on September 30 to launch development works worth ₹345.78 crore. The move combines governance messaging with sharp political signalling, underscoring the Congress government’s effort to project delivery in an opposition stronghold. The event is expected to spotlight infrastructure and civic upgrades while also testing the ruling party’s ability to convert public spending into political traction in a region long identified with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (03:53 AM IST)

Dhanush, Vadivelu to Share Screen Space as 'D 56' Goes on Floors

Dhanush’s next film, provisionally titled 'D 56', has officially gone on floors, bringing together a cast that includes Vadivelu, Preity Mukhundhan and SJ Suryah. Directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the project is already drawing attention for pairing one of Tamil cinema’s most bankable stars with a veteran comic actor in a fresh screen combination.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:51 AM IST)

Congress in Kalaburagi Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation Over Election Commission Bias Claims

The Kalaburagi district unit of the Congress staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Monday, calling for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The party alleged that the Election Commission was operating with clear political bias, sharpening its criticism of India’s electoral watchdog at a politically sensitive moment.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:08 AM IST)

Congress Mounts Maharashtra-Wide Protest Over SIR Row, Demands Removal of Gyanesh Kumar

The Maharashtra Congress on Friday staged coordinated protests outside district collectorates across the state, escalating its attack over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrations were reported in major centres including Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Kolhapur, Solapur, Thane, Amravati and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, underscoring the party’s attempt to turn a procedural dispute into a broader political and institutional issue.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:08 AM IST)

Sangam Dairy Plans Expansion, Targets ₹2,500 Crore Turnover

Sangam Dairy has outlined an expansion push aimed at lifting annual turnover to ₹2,500 crore, signalling a larger play in India’s fast-evolving dairy market. The move reflects rising competition, stronger demand for value-added dairy products and the company’s intent to scale operations beyond its current footprint.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:24 PM IST)

J&K Assembly Passes Omar Abdullah’s Statehood Resolution in Rare Cross-Party Show of Support

The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday passed Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s resolution seeking restoration of statehood, marking a significant political moment in the Union Territory’s post-2019 constitutional journey. The motion drew support from most parties in the House, including Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party, underscoring a broad demand for the reversal of the region’s downgraded status.

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World SportsJust now (01:25 AM IST)

Congress Moves to End the Penny After 234 Years, Sending Bill to Trump

Congress has approved legislation that would end production of the U.S. penny after more than two centuries in circulation, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for final action. The move reflects a long-running debate over the coin’s cost, utility and relevance in an increasingly digital payments economy.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (08:43 PM IST)

Johnson Backs Voluntary AI Guardrails as Congress Stalls, Ahead of Trump Lunch With Industry Leaders

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hopes artificial intelligence guardrails remain voluntary, underscoring the Republican preference for industry self-regulation as Congress remains unable to advance binding rules. His remarks come as he is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump and AI executives at lunch Tuesday, a gathering that could sharpen the White House’s posture on one of the fastest-moving policy debates in Washington.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (05:56 PM IST)

Johnson Backs Voluntary AI Guardrails as Congress Stalls on Regulation

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he hopes artificial intelligence guardrails remain voluntary, underscoring the Republican preference for industry self-policing as Congress remains unable to advance binding rules. His remarks come ahead of a Tuesday lunch with President Donald Trump and AI executives, a meeting that could further shape the administration’s posture toward the fast-moving sector.

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Global Economy & Central BanksJust now (07:26 PM IST)

Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads Face Bipartisan Scrutiny as Midterms Near

Television ads featuring Donald Trump are expanding nationally, triggering fresh bipartisan questions over whether the spots comply with restrictions on taxpayer-funded publicity. The controversy is sharpening as the midterm campaign season intensifies, with lawmakers and watchdogs weighing whether public money is being used to amplify a political figure in ways that could cross legal and ethical lines.

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Entities frequently referenced alongside Congress:

New Delhi(21)Election Commission of India(7)Washington, D.C.(6)Rahul Gandhi(6)India(6)INDIA bloc(5)