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01 Nov 2026 | 2:08 PM

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ECI orders suspension of two UP Election Officers, directs statewide voter roll audit

01 Nov 2026 | 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the immediate suspension of two Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) in Uttar Pradesh over alleged irregularities in the electoral rolls of the Pilibhit Assembly constituency and directed a comprehensive re-examination of voter lists across the state to identify possible discrepancies in the addition, deletion and modification of electoral entries.

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PM Modi hails Tamil Nadu's industrial prowess and cultural legacy on Statehood Day

01 Nov 2026 | 12:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted the people of Tamil Nadu on Tamil Nadu Day, praising the state's industrial achievements, technological progress and rich cultural heritage, and highlighting its significant contribution to India's economic growth and civilisational legacy.

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PM Modi hails five states on foundation day, highlights their role in India's growth

01 Nov 2026 | 10:43 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted the people of Karnataka, Kerala, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh on their respective statehood and formation day celebrations, highlighting their rich cultural heritage, historical legacy and contributions to India's development.

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Rahul Gandhi appeals to INDIA Bloc rally participants to shop locally, says Delhi traders should not suffer

01 Nov 2026 | 12:34 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has appealed to the lakhs of people expected to converge on the national capital for the INDIA bloc’s November 1 ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ rally at Ramlila Maidan to combine their political protest with festive shopping and extend support to Delhi’s local traders.

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DFS to get 2,345 additional posts in first major cadre restructuring in 84 years

01 Nov 2026 | 12:18 AM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) In a major decision aimed at strengthening Delhi’s firefighting and emergency rescue services, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the creation of 2,345 additional posts across various categories in the Delhi Fire Service (DFS). This follows a spate of incidents, including of house collape and fire in the national capital, including the devastating Hauz Rani fire in June 2026 that claimed 23 lives.

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'Only Indians will vote, not infiltrators', says BJP; accuses Congress of ‘lying’ and ‘mocking’ Parliament

31 Oct 2026 | 11:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Responding to the INDIA bloc’s ‘public impeachment’ of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, the BJP on Saturday accused the Opposition of “disrespecting” Parliament and “democracy” and “lying”.

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Delhi: Special winter pollution control restrictions take effect from Sunday

31 Oct 2026 | 11:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) As part of the Delhi government's intensified efforts to curb winter pollution, special restrictions will be in place in the national capital from November 1, with strict action for violations. .

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INDIA Bloc stages 'Public Impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, unanimously adopts six-charge resolution seeking his removal

31 Oct 2026 | 10:59 PM

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New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) The Opposition INDIA bloc on Saturday escalated its confrontation with the Election Commission, unanimously adopting a six-charge resolution demanding the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and his trial in a court of law over allegations of electoral manipulation and the deletion of 13.2 crore voters from electoral rolls.

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DCW takes strict cognizance over CM’s allegedly morphed image, notice sent to Jarnail Singh

31 Oct 2026 | 10:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) The Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Lata Gupta, has taken suo-motu cognizance of a matter concerning an allegedly objectionable and morphed image of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which was shared on a social media platform by MLA Jarnail Singh.
Taking serious note of the matter, DCW chair has issued a notice to the MLA concerned, seeking an explanation regarding the incident.
She has also directed him to immediately remove the said image from social media and issue a public apology.

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Abhishek Banerjee accuses BJP of trying to silence Opposition, vows to remain fearless

31 Oct 2026 | 10:14 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday accused the BJP of seeking to silence the Opposition and create an atmosphere in which questioning the ruling party is increasingly being treated as an act of defiance, asserting that he would neither be intimidated nor pressured into submission.

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Inaugural BIMSTEC maritime security exercise begins, seven nations join regional cooperation initiative

31 Oct 2026 | 9:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) The first-ever BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise has commenced with the participation of seven member nations, marking a significant step towards strengthening regional maritime cooperation, enhancing operational coordination and ensuring security across the strategically important Bay of Bengal. .

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Rekha Gupta inaugurates civic projects, children’s parks in Shalimar Bagh

31 Oct 2026 | 9:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated and launched a series of development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, including two parks for children, modern public convenience complexes at two Seva Bastis and a centre promoting textile waste recycling at a polytechnic. .

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Quiet wedding, new beginning for Omar Abdullah & Nidhi Razdan

31 Oct 2026 | 7:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) After keeping their relationship away from the public eye, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and senior journalist Nidhi Razdan have embarked on a new journey together, tying the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony attended by close family members on October 30.

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