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3:24 PM

Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit intended to counterbalance Western clout

China's Xi Jinping, India's Narendra Modi and other global leaders arrived Tuesday in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies that the Kremlin hopes to turn into a rallying point. For Russian President Vladimir Putin, the three-day meeting also offers a powerful way to demonstrate the failure of US-led efforts to isolate Russia over its action in Ukraine. 

3:06 PM

Home Ministry extends Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen's residence permit

The Home Affairs Ministry has extended the residence permit of exiled Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen. Nasreen, who fled to India 20 years ago, had on Monday requested Shah for the extension of her residence permit in India.

2:53 PM

Death toll stands at 42,718, says Gaza health ministry

On Oct 7, 2023, Hamas-led militants blew holes in Israel's security fence and stormed in, killing some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting another 250. Israel's offensive in Gaza has killed over 42,000 Palestinians, according to local health authorities.

2:51 PM

Navi Mumbai BJP leader quits, joins Sharad Pawar-led party

In a setback to the BJP in Navi Mumbai, the party's leader and former lawmaker Sandeep Naik on Tuesday joined the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP), ahead of the November 20 state assembly elections. Sandeep's father and former minister Ganesh Naik, who has wielded a major influence in Navi Mumbai region over the years, has been re-nominated by BJP from Airoli assembly constituency.

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Cyclone Dana updates: Vegetable prices see huge spike amid panic buying in Odisha markets

At Chhatra Bazaar in Cuttack, the price of potato has increased from Rs 30 to Rs 50 per kg on Tuesday. The price of onion has also increased to Rs 60 per kg from Rs 40 in the market, which is one of the largest vegetable markets in Odisha.

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Delhi high court says DU campuses still 'shabby', asks poll candidates to remove posters

The Delhi High Court has said campuses at the Delhi University were yet to recover from student unions' "election excesses" and looked "shabby" as posters and graffiti hadn't been removed as it directed the candidates to clean up the place and repaint the defaced walls. The bench impleaded 16 students, who had contested the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) 2024-25 elections held on September 27, as parties to the proceedings while directing them to appear before it on October 28 and explain their conduct.

1:41 PM

Can't imagine a better representative for Wayanad than Priyanka: Rahul Gandhi

A day before Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra files nomination for the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll, Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said he cannot imagine a better representative for the constituency than his sister. Vadra will file her nomination on Wednesday. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chiefs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi would be present during the filing of papers.

1:37 PM

China confirms it has reached agreement with India to end standoff between two armies in eastern Ladakh

China said that it has reached agreement with India to end standoff between two armies in eastern Ladakh.

1:35 PM

Over a dozen workers injured in blast at Ordnance Factory in Madhya Pradesh

A powerful blast at the Ordnance Factory Khamaria in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district on Tuesday morning led to injuries to more than a dozen workers, an official said.  The blast took place at around 9.45 am when explosive material was being filled in bombs in a refilling section of the factory.

1:21 PM

Former Youth Congress leader to contest independently in Palakkad bypoll

In a setback for the Congress in Kerala, former Youth Congress leader A K Shanib announced on Tuesday that he will contest as an independent candidate in the Palakkad Assembly bypoll. Shanib, who last week declared his resignation from the grand old party in protest against the fielding of Youth Congress president Rahul Mamkootathil for the seat, made his candidature official at a press conference held here. He said that he would file his nomination on October 24.

1:10 PM

PM Modi arrives in Kazan for BRICS Summit, to meet President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived here to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where he is likely to hold bilateral meetings, including with Russian President Vladimir Putin. India values close cooperation within BRICS which has emerged as an important platform for dialogue and discussion on a range of key issues concerning global developmental agenda, Modi said in a statement before embarking on a two-day visit to the Kazan.

1:04 PM

Vijaya Rahatkar takes charge as NCW head, vows to continue work for women's rights

Senior BJP leader Vijaya Rahatkar officially took charge as the chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday, promising to build on the commission's ongoing efforts while acknowledging the significant responsibility of the role. In her first address after assuming office, she emphasised her commitment to advancing women's rights and ensuring justice for victims of gender-based violence. "This is a role of great responsibility, and I will strive to fulfill it to the best of my ability," Rahatkar said, 

12:25 PM

News update: Days after Rohini blast, several CRPF schools receive fresh bomb threats

12:09 PM

JPC to hold meeting on Waqf Bill

The Joint Committee of Parliament on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is set to meet at the Parliament Annexe building in New Delhi on Tuesday.

12:03 PM

Cyclone Dana updates: Tourists asked to leave Puri

Cyclonic storm Dana has prompted authorities to close schools in 14 districts till Friday.  Chief Minister Charan Majhi has assured that the state government is fully prepared to mitigate the impact of the cyclonic storm. Read here for more details.