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Headlines for 'October 16, 2026' in 'News' section

'Will Modi shut 100 places?' CJP founder Dipke hits out over park closure

'Will Modi shut 100 places?' CJP founder Dipke hits out over park closure

October 16, 2026 02:12 AM

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke called for a 'Lehra do Tiranga' march in Central Park, Connaught Place, on Friday, despite the NDMC announcing the park's...

Former Bengal MP among SIR-hit voters depose before panel of retired judges

Former Bengal MP among SIR-hit voters depose before panel of retired judges

October 16, 2026 02:02 AM

A panel of retired Supreme Court and High Court judges, part of an Independent Commission on Special Intensive Revision (SIR), held a public hearing on Thursday to address...

Punjab observes state-wide bandh over anti-drug activist's murder

Punjab observes state-wide bandh over anti-drug activist's murder

October 16, 2026 01:32 AM

A state-wide bandh was observed across Punjab on Thursday following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. Markets and educational institutions...

SC clarifies stance on govt apologies in contempt proceedings

SC clarifies stance on govt apologies in contempt proceedings

October 16, 2026 01:32 AM

The Supreme Court clarified that it was not taking cognisance of media reports suggesting government authorities tendered unconditional apologies in contempt proceedings related...

Delhi police curb CJP's tricolour march, offers limited flag-waving

Delhi police curb CJP's tricolour march, offers limited flag-waving

October 16, 2026 12:53 AM

Delhi Police has advised the public to avoid the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march scheduled for Friday at Connaught Place, citing prohibitory orders and security...

EC orders SSR of voter lists in 17 states, UTs; mandates 'readable' versions

EC orders SSR of voter lists in 17 states, UTs; mandates 'readable' versions

October 16, 2026 12:41 AM

The Election Commission has announced a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union territories, including those facing assembly polls next year. This...

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Death Sentence Over Convict's Mental Illness

Uttarakhand High Court Quashes Death Sentence Over Convict's Mental Illness

October 16, 2026 12:41 AM

The Uttarakhand High Court has set aside a death sentence for a man convicted of triple murder, citing his mental illness. The court directed the state government to provide...

India raises concern over US temple shooting plot

India raises concern over US temple shooting plot

October 16, 2026 12:07 AM

India has expressed deep concern over reports of an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Illinois, US. A teenager was arrested on October 11 in...

In dry Bihar, cop shot dead by liquor smugglers

In dry Bihar, cop shot dead by liquor smugglers

October 16, 2026 12:04 AM

A police constable was shot dead by suspected liquor smugglers in Nalanda district, Bihar, during a chase on Wednesday night. In a separate incident, five police personnel were...