06 Oct, 23:36 (IST)

Kerala independent MLA PV Anvar today claimed that the BJP would win the Palakkad bypolls with the support of CPI-M. "In Palakkad, the BJP will win with the support of CPI-M and in Chelakkara seat, the BJP will transfer its votes to CPI-M. Kerala ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar is the mediator for this unholy alliance between the two parties," Anvar claimed.

06 Oct, 22:07 (IST)

The government today said that it has earmarked INR 1,000 crore for venture fund to space startups, an indication of high priority that the government gives to the space sector. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the decision was taken within first 100 days of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 government.

06 Oct, 20:54 (IST)

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Agarwal today said that 67.90 per cent voting took place on October 5 for the 15th Assembly election in the state. The ballots will be counted on Tuesday, October 8.

06 Oct, 19:16 (IST)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate DefConnect 4.0, a significant step towards advancing indigenous innovation and celebrating the growing defence ecosystem of the country, in New Delhi on October 7.

06 Oct, 17:41 (IST)

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will inaugurate the Kalaignar Memorial Centenary Park in the name of DMK patriarch and his father M Karunanidhi, popularly referred to as Kalaignar, in Chennai on October 7. The park will have a 10,000 sq ft glass garden, a horticultural museum, a musical fountain show, an aviary and a 500-metre zipline.

06 Oct, 16:27 (IST)

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a protest at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi, sitting on a fast with supporters to draw attention to pressing climate issues affecting the region.

06 Oct, 15:27 (IST)

Union Minister Jitin Prasada laid the foundation for the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) at Drumond Government Inter College in Pilibhit, pledging enhanced job opportunities for local youth and announcing the collaboration of 36 multinational companies in the artificial intelligence sector.

06 Oct, 14:22 (IST)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of the Nijut Moina Scheme on October 6, providing monthly scholarships of INR 1,000 for school and college girl students and INR 2,500 for postgraduate students to combat child marriage in the state.

06 Oct, 11:45 (IST)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Prayagraj to review preparations for the 2025 Maha Kumbh, inspecting key religious sites and assessing ongoing construction work at a meeting held at Parade Ground.

06 Oct, 09:47 (IST)

A fire in a house in the Chembur area of Mumbai killed seven people early Sunday morning. The blaze reportedly broke out around 5:30 am due to a short circuit. All the victims were asleep at the time, and the fire spread rapidly, trapping them inside. After authorities arrived, the victims were taken to the Rajawadi Hospital, but all seven were declared dead upon arrival.

Mumbai, October 6: On Saturday, October 5, a Pune court issued a summons to Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and asked him to appear before the court on October 23. Rahul Gandhi has been asked to appear before the court in a criminal defamation case filed by the grandnephew of the late Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. In a shocking incident in Mumbai, a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) (Ajit Pawar faction) leader, Sachin Kurmi, was allegedly killed in the Byculla area last night. Cops said that Kurmi was attacked with a sharp weapon behind the MHADA colony in Mumbai's Byculla area.

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on October 5 ruled out any India-Pakistan dialogue during his upcoming visit to the neighbouring nation for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit. Jaishankar said that the SCO Summit was a multi-lateral event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey JVLR section of Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Colaba-SEEPZ). The project was made at a cost of around INR 14,120 crore. As per the details, nine out of a total of 10 stations on the Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Colaba-SEEPZ) section will be underground. Haryana Exit Poll Results 2024: Congress Likely To Cross Majority Mark With 50-55 Seats, BJP May Bag 20-25 Seats, Predicts Survey.

The exit poll results for Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir were announced on Saturday, October 5. Several exit polls have predicted a clear majority for the Congress in Haryana while giving an edge to its alliance with the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, NC is emerging as the single largest party. While the exit poll results are out, the official results of the assembly elections in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir will be announced on Tuesday, October 8. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) said that several districts of Tamil Nadu will get rains till October 9 due to a cyclonic circulation. Not Going for India-Pakistan Dialogue But for Multilateral Event: S Jaishankar on His Islamabad Visit for SCO Summit (Watch Video).

The single-phase polling for 90 assembly constituencies of Haryana concluded peacefully on Saturday, October 5, with the state recording a final voter turnout of 61.19 per cent. Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini claimed that the BJP will form the government for a third time with a big mandate. Saini's statement came after several exit polls predicted the Congress party's victory in the Haryana assembly elections. In what can be seen as a controversial statement, Trinamool Congress MP and actor Deb said that perpetrators of rape and murder should be "shot at sight".