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New Delhi: PM backs Next-Gen GST push for simpler compliance and greater business certainty (DI12)
'The more specific and truthful you are, the further the story can travel': Stanzin Jigmet’s journey from Ladakh to the Academy (DI16)
Asian Games: Disappointed with results, FAI Secy Gen urges fencers to focus on performance (DI21)
IndiGo hikes fuel surcharge from October 6 as ATF prices surge; airfares set to rise (DI22)
Lucknow: International Trade City like China's Yiwu Trade City to be developed in Yamuna Expressway area (DR25)
Chennai: Free gold ring scheme for newborns not applicable to non-TN residents: Health dept (MS28)
Bhubaneshwar: Odisha launches India’s first MICE Incentive Portal to attract business events, experiential travel (CA9)
Kolkata: West Bengal signs MoU to connect 4 airstrips under UDAN 2.0, new airport proposed at Kalyani (CA39)
WORLD
Yemen govt forces launch major offensive against Houthis, seize Thubab near Bab al-Mandab (DF5)
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez calls for general election on Nov 29 after parliament shoots down proposals to tackle housing crisis (DF7)
Thousands of Imran Khan supporters begin long march to Islamabad demanding former Pakistan premier's release (DF9)
SPORTS
India return from Asian Games gold to face West Indies in five-match T20I series (SPD17)
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Attempt to murder & firing case cracked by Delhi Police; two held with pistols & 18 rounds after exchange of fire

05 Oct 2026 | 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Delhi Police, North East District, have cracked an attempt to murder and firing incident case of Bhajanpura, and arrested two accused persons after a brief exchange of fire. .

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Safety & security of students, especially girls, is non-negotiable: LG Sandhu

05 Oct 2026 | 10:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Sandhu on Monday emphasized that the safety and security of students in the national capital was simply "non-negotiable".

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Congress Announces Nationwide ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ Campaign, Vows Fight Until CEC Gyanesh Kumar Is Removed

05 Oct 2026 | 9:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Congress on Monday announced an intensified nationwide campaign against what it alleges are irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, declaring that its agitation will continue until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed and what the party describes as systemic flaws in the electoral process are corrected.

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Congress announces nationwide ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign

05 Oct 2026 | 9:20 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Congress on Monday announced an intensified nationwide campaign against what it alleges are irregularities in the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, declaring that its agitation will continue until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar is removed and what the party describes as systemic flaws in the electoral process are corrected.

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SC seeks Centre’s detailed relocation plan for 135-year-old Secretariat Library

05 Oct 2026 | 9:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought a detailed affidavit from the Centre on the proposed relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, directing it to disclose the exact space earmarked for the institution and place the proposed layout plan before the court.

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