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Indian student groups in London protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR. Govt. supporters hold counter-protest.

ION correspondentOctober 19, 2026October 19, 2026

While the “Stop Vote Chori” protest cheered for activist Dhruv Rathee as the keynote speaker, chants of “Modi, Modi” rang out from a smaller group across the Gandhi statue,...

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CJP legal head alleges ‘deliberate delay’ in hearing on Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka’s release.

ION correspondentOctober 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Reacting to the judicial custody of CJP co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, the party’s legal head Ratna Singh alleged the fact that the hearing was deliberately delayed and...

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Maharashtra. ‘Annapurti Grain ATM’ to provide foodgrains to beneficiaries at their convenience.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

Maharashtra’s first advanced ‘Annapurti Grain ATM’ was inaugurated by State Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in Nashik. The initiative aims to provide food grains to...

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal till Wednesday.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange color warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal till 21st of this month. Heavy...

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Jammu Railway Division revises timings of several trains connecting Jammu and Katra.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Jammu Railway Division of the Northern Railway on Saturday revised the timings of several trains operating through Jammu and Katra following the extension of Train No. 19223/19224 Sabarmati-Jammu...

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Kolkata Police impose prohibitory orders around Chorbagan for three days after deadly stampede.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In the wake of the tragic incident at Chorbagan, Kolkata Police have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in a large area...

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Truck crash near Sheetla Mata Temple in Gwalior kills 12, injures 39.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In Madhya Pradesh, twelve people were killed and 39 others injured after an out-of-control truck crashed into the outer wall of the Sheetla Mata Temple on Chinaur Road in...

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Kolkata Durga Puja stampede kills 19. West Bengal CM announces Rs 25 lakh aid and govt jobs for family of deceased.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

In West Bengal, 19 people lost their lives and 25 others were injured in a stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata last evening. The incident...

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Heavy rain lashes Puducherry as northeast monsoon sets in, causing waterlogging

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

With the onset of the northeast monsoon, heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Puducherry until last midnight, causing waterlogging in several localities. Urban areas, including Raj Bhavan...

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Maharashtra FDA files case against 10 individuals, including executives of Reliance, Blinkit & Zomato Hyperpure.

ION correspondentOctober 18, 2026October 18, 2026

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has registered a case in Thane against 10 individuals, including senior executives of Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail, Blinkit and Zomato Hyperpure,...

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