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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS OCT 26, 2026

TOP STORIES OF THE DAY AT 1900 HRS, OCT 26
DI
Rajnath Singh calls for ‘Aatmanirbharta 2.0’ in defence DI26
Delhi to restrict entry of non BS-6 compliant vehicles registered outside city from Nov 1- Jan 31 DI25
Father, son killed as building slabs collapse during construction in northeast Delhi DI23
BJP plans nationwide counter against INDIA bloc Nov-1 rally on the same day, top leaders to lead DI22
DAC clears defence acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.12 lakh crore; 82% to be sourced from Indian industry DI21
CM Rekha Gupta conducts trial run of cruise service on Yamuna, safari may start before Chhath DI15
Red alert: ‘Arnab’ intensifies, to make landfall as ‘very severe cyclone’ on Wednesday DI13
Punjab: BJP-Akali Dal alignment and the ‘Punar Surjit’ hiccup DI11
Rahul Gandhi tells Modi to sack Gyanesh Kumar, says Delhi protests will end in 30 seconds DI8
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Maharashtra Govt sets up SIT led by IPS Shailesh Balkawade to probe alleged Rs 500-Crore audio clip BY16
Environmental activists reach Karjat to protest tree felling for torrent power project BY13
17 passengers escape unhurt as MSRTC electric bus catches fire in Pune BY10
Maha: Sanjay Raut targets BJP over Kharge''s remarks, questions Rs 500 crore audio clip; backs Nov 1 protest BY9
BJP accuses Rahul and Sonia of directing Kharge''s remarks against PM Modi BY8
CA
South Odisha on alert as cyclone Arnab intensifies CA29
RJD urges Bihar CEO to ensure transparent counting of MLC polls CA26
Jharkhand BJP protests Kharge''s remarks on PM Modi''s late father CA21
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari vows to wipe out TMC in Haldia civic polls, targets all 30 seats CA20
Arunachal sends 1.5-tonne kiwi consignment to Dubai in trial export CA18
Election Commission calls rival Trinamool factions for joint hearing on party name, symbol CA15
Gaya-Bangkok direct flight to boost Bihar’s global connectivity: Samrat CA10
DC
Centre aims to bring national debt down to 50% of GDP by 2030: Sitharaman DC10
Rs 3 Crore-Plus Term Insurance Policies rise 25% among HNIs: Policybazaar Study DC9
Stock markets snap four-day losing streak, Nifty reclaims 22,700 DC7
Tata Communications to invest up to $450 million in 10,000-km AI fibre networkDC6
Mahindra & Mahindra gets possession of 800 acres for Butibori project DC4
DR
UP BJP to launch ''Save Democracy-Remove Anarchy'' padyatra from Nov 3 against ''opposition conspiracy'' DR27
J&K’s Accession to India is historic, its unity & integrity are non-negotiable: J&K BJP Chief DR25
Haryana minister Vij burns Kharge''s effigy over Modi''s father remark, warns Congress against politics of anarchy DR24
On Accession Day, Mehbooba urges people of India to recall promises made to J&K DR23
Punjab drug census under scrutiny as Jakhar demands findings, questions government spending DR22
Congress steps up Punjab poll push, targets 50,000 supporters for Delhi rally DR20
Owaisi hits out at Akhilesh over ‘ravana’ remark, cites Muzaffarnagar riots DR16
MS
Karnataka voter rolls: 61,059 Form 7 applications lack reasons MS37
Kerala HC seeks report, case registered against judge MS35
Kerala HC stays FIRs, further probe against Pinarayi Vijayan, family in CMRL case MS33
Pramoda Devi urges Karnataka to shift Mysuru Dasara Ambari procession to Rathotsava day MS30
Shivakumar presses sugar mills for settlement as farmers seek up to Rs 6,000 per tonne MS24
Hours after HC nixes advance bail plea, ex-DMK Minister Anbil Mahesh arrested in Rs 100 cr school fraud case MS21
El Niño may trigger severe water crisis, Congress leader warns MS19
DF
Russia says its preparing to deliver critical aid to Alyoshki, urges Ukraine not to hinder operations DF6
Pakistan''s Punjab govt extends detention of Imran Khan''s three sisters by 30 days; Lahore HC disposes of petition seeking their release DF5
Serbian leader Aleksandar Vučić concedes defeat to student led movement in parliamentary elections DF3
SPD
I tried a lot: Deepti Sharma on breaking her ODI century drought SPD14
International hockey returns to Punjab as India set sights on sixth Asian Champions Trophy title SPD13
IPL 2027 mini-auction in Goa on Dec 16 SPD12
India see off Bahrain to preserve unbeaten run in FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival SPD10
Ishan Kishan ruled out of third T20I; Kumar Kushagra added as cover SPD4
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26 Oct 2026 | 10:49 PM

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New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India has rejected allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took decisions in the Commission’s name without the approval of Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, asserting that its key SIR orders were unanimously approved, that it had not amended Form 6, and that in urgent matters concurrence of members could be obtained electronically and recorded on file subsequently.

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Rs 30-crore cyber fraud network busted in Delhi; 7 arrested

26 Oct 2026 | 10:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) The North District Police have busted an alleged cyber fraud network involving more than Rs 30 crore in credit transactions and arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in supplying bank accounts to cyber criminals, officials said today.

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Animal welfare activist matter: JE suspended, misconduct to invite strict action, says Delhi CM

26 Oct 2026 | 10:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) The Junior Engineer concerned in the case involving animal welfare activist Jagriti Mishra has been suspended, and disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against him over the alleged questionable conduct. .

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Harivansh urges Parliaments to embrace change & put people at centre of development

26 Oct 2026 | 9:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh on Monday called on parliaments to remain responsive, dynamic and future-ready to meet emerging global challenges, as he delivered the welcome address at the inaugural session of the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in the historic Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi.

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Delhi BJP holds massive protest near Kharge’s residence over his alleged remarks on PM Modi’s father

26 Oct 2026 | 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) The Delhi BJP, led by president Harsh Malhotra, on Monday staged a massive demonstration near the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge here, protesting his alleged insulting remarks concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deceased father.

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