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New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram, unveils first look of her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love' (DI 6)
New Delhi: India to host BRICS Parliamentary Forum on Oct 26-27; Modi to meet visiting delegation leaders: LS Speaker Birla (DI 10)
New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi is ‘gaddar’, BJP claims; alleges links between riots in France and protests in India (DI 14 )
New Delhi: Kolkata artist Dipendranath Pal explores memory and urban decay in ‘Palimpsest of the Soul’ (DI 17)
Kolkata: Chorbagan Durga idol immersion in jeopardy as SIT probe into stampede deaths continues (CA 12)
Patna: Bihar CM calls for making state a leader in AI, emerging technologies (CA 14)
Bhubaneswar: Odisha eyes chemical-led industrial revolution; CM Majhi woos investors at India Chem 2026 (CA 17)
Tehran: Iran warns US of ‘cost’ of military action, says energy markets may remain unsettled for 3 years (DF 3)
Washington/Jerusalem: US-Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes against Iran post midterms
(DF 4)
Chandigarh: Punjab Assembly adjourns in nine minutes amid political storm over anti-drug activist’s murder (DR 27)
Srinagar: NC fears electoral defeat , delaying Panchayat polls in J&K: Sunil Sharma (DR 33)
Chandigarh: Kejriwal slams Raja Warring's subsidy remarks, warns Congress could scrap Punjab welfare schemes (DR 41)
Chandigarh:BJP ready to contest all 117 Punjab seats, NDA means BJP-led govt: Kewal Singh Dhillon (DR 43)
New Delhi: Stock Markets end lower with Nifty below 22,700 (DC 7)
Mumbai: Bombay High Court orders MMRDA to explain seven Metro construction accidents
(BY 18)
Mumbai: Fadnavis opens three Mumbai bridges for faster cross city travel (BY 26)
Thiruvananthapuram: India-Australia joint military exercise AustraHind underway in Kerala
(MS 21)
Hyderabad: Telangana: BJP slams Congress Govt for neglecting tribal issues (MS 34)
Chennai: Shedding saffron skin, Annamalai takes on Modi, ridicules BJP for manufacturing enemies at all times (MS 38)
Redwood City (USA): Squash: Anahat Singh stuns eight-time world champion El Sherbini (SPD 6)
Christchurch: Samson, Dhir star as India chase down 226 to beat New Zealand (SPD7)
Paris: Badminton: PV Sindhu survives thriller in French Open opener (SPD 9)
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Centre approves Rs 93 94 crore Maharaja Ajj Sarovar project in Mohali: MP Kartikeya Sharma

22 Oct 2026 | 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) The union Tourism Ministry has approved a Rs 93.94 crore project to redevelop Maharaja Ajj Sarovar at Kharar in Punjab’s Mohali district under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma said on Thursday.
Sharma said union Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat had communicated the approval to him through an official letter.
The proposed development includes a Ramayana Interpretation Centre, a statue of Lord Ram, redevelopment of the ghats, an entrance gate, an open-air theatre and amenities for pilgrims and tourists.

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BJP seeks two-month suspension of AAP councillors over MCD House disruption over MCD House disruption

22 Oct 2026 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Thursday criticised the disruption by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillors in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House and called for the suspension of those responsible for two months.

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Vijender Gupta releases commemorative issue on Vithalbhai Patel’s parliamentary legacy

22 Oct 2026 | 7:19 PM

New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Thursday said India’s parliamentary independence was asserted even before the country attained freedom, recalling the contribution of Veer Vithalbhai Patel in establishing the principles of legislative autonomy and accountability during British rule.

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UNI NEWS DIGEST AT 1900 HRS ON OCT 22

22 Oct 2026 | 7:02 PM

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Delhi gets 43 water & sewerage projects worth Rs 8,941cr; Amit Shah reiterates resolve to make Yamuna clean by May 2029

22 Oct 2026 | 7:02 PM

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New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah, in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Water Minister Parvesh Verma, on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 43 water and sewerage projects worth Rs 8,941.22 crore.

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