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IndiGo flight hit by lightning at 17,000 feet, aircraft's nose damaged, plane lands in Lucknow
An IndiGo flight carrying 104 passengers was struck by heavy lightning at around 17,000 feet while flying from Patna to Lucknow amid bad weather on Wednesday. However, all passengers were safe and the front of the plane (nose) was damaged in the incident. The lightning strike prompted an emergency landing at Lucknow airport and all passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported in the incident.
Congress to observe 'Black Day' today, vows to continue fight untill Gyanesh Kumar resigns
The Congress on Wednesday announced widespread protests at state, district, and block levels on October 8, observing ‘Black Day’ for Indian democracy after police action and detention against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and others following a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday. “Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, our senior leaders and MPs of INDIA Walk were brutally ill-treated, lathicharged and seriously injured. This attack on the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the elected representatives of the people is an attack on the Constitution itself,”
Rahul Gandhi's first reaction after being released from custody: 'Parliament, roads and Jantar Mantar...'
India alliance took to the streets for the second consecutive day over the Election Commission case and once again Rahul Gandhi was seen leading this campaign of the opposition. After the opposition's nearly three-hour march from Janpath to Jantar Mantar, the police detained Rahul Gandhi and many others. After some time, he was released. After being detained, Rahul Gandhi said that this campaign of the opposition will continue till the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns. After being released from police custody, Rahul Gandhi has thanked the MPs of India who are standing firm t
PM Modi meets BJP stalwart LK Advani, seeks his blessings on completing 25 years as head of govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met former deputy prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart LK Advani and sought his blessings on completing 25 years as a head of government. Taking to X, PM Modi recalled Advani’s decades of public service and contribution to the country’s progress. In a post on X, he said, "Met Advani Ji at his residence and sought his blessings. His decades of public service and contribution to our national life have left a lasting imprint. He has played a pivotal role in strengthening India's progress."
CM Suvendu gave this big responsibility to Mithun Chakraborty, got the status of a cabinet minister.
In West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday (October 7, 2026) has entrusted a big responsibility in the state government to veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty. CM Suvendu Adhikari has appointed Mithun Chakraborty as advisor to the rank of Cabinet Minister in the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs, Government of West Bengal, with immediate effect and until further orders. An official notification in this regard has also been issued by the Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms of the State Government. The notification said, ' The Governor
Kiren Rijiju, who disliked Kapil Sibal, praises him, says 'I am now he...'
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kiren Rijiju has taken a jibe at the Congress. He has raised the issue of vote theft by referring to Kapil Sibal. Rijiju said that I do not like Sibal, because he defends corrupt people. He also said that Sibal has liked me for the first time on the matter of vote theft. Rijiju said on Tuesday (October 6) that the Congress has been exposed. Kiren Rijiju said through an X post, 'I don't like Kapil Sibal, because he always defends corrupt and anti-social elements. But for the first time, I have liked him, because he has exposed the fake 'vote theft' drama of the C
West Bengal DGP Siddha Nath Gupta's tenure extended
The Appointments Committee (ACC) of the Cabinet has approved the tenure and central deputation extension of five senior officers. The tenure of SK Jha has been extended till 31 October 2027, the deputation of Dinesh Kumar has been extended for four months, the tenure of Siddha Nath Gupta has been extended for six months and the central deputation of Vinod Seshan and Parveen Kumar Thind has been extended by two years each. Gupta's tenure extended for six months The tenure of IPS Siddha Nath Gupta, Director General and Inspector General of Police, West Bengal, has been extended for six months
ASHA workers seek ₹15,000 monthly remuneration
Accredited Social Health Activists affiliated to the All India United Trade Union Centre staged a protest in front of the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer’s office in Karwar on Tuesday as part of a State-wide protest week, demanding a minimum monthly remuneration of ₹15,000 and timely payment of incentives and honorarium
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi released shortly after being detained during protest at Akashvani Bhawan
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc leaders were released shortly after being detained by Delhi Police during a protest at Akashvani Bhavan against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday. Other Congress MPs, including KC Venugopal and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, were also released after being detained by Delhi Police.
'No meeting request received': EC as Rahul Gandhi, other INDIA bloc leaders protest near poll body office
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday said it had not received any request from any political party seeking a meeting with the poll panel, even as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA bloc leaders staged a protest near the EC's office demanding a meeting with the election commissioners.
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