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YS Jagan Demands Election Commission Reforms, Regrets Support for 2023 Act
October 18, 2026
Amaravati, Oct 18: YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for reforms in the appointment of Election Commissioners at the Central and State
Children Have Right to Internet, Can’t Impose Blanket Ban, Says SC
October 17, 2026
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Gets Conditional Bail in Delhi
October 17, 2026
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Is Jagan a political extension of Modi or Just an Issue-Based Friend?
By Gopavajhala Diwakar YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s stand on the Election Commission of India has renewed the debate over his political relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led government. While YSRCP has supported several government initiatives in Parliament, it has also opposed key Bills on constitutional, minority-rights and state-specific issues. The political relationship between YSR Congress Party (YSRCP)
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October 19, 2026
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Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future US president, calls for alliances with India, Latin America
October 19, 2026
Jerusalem, Oct 19 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that a future US president could be hostile towards Israel,
China’s economy grew 4.5 pc in previous quarter, better than forecasts
October 19, 2026
Hong Kong, Oct 19 (AP) China on Monday said its economy grew 4.5 per cent for the July-September quarter from
Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers, critically injures 19 other people
October 19, 2026
Wainwright (Canada), Oct 19 (AP) Four Canadian service members were killed and 39 people injured, including 19 critically, when a
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October 19, 2026
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Tiger Shroff shooting: Three suspects detained at Kota railway station
October 19, 2026
Jaipur, Oct 19 Three people, including a minor, suspected to be involved in the firing at actor Tiger Shroff were
Bihar: Four dead, four injured in separate road accidents in Patna, Lakhisarai
October 19, 2026
Patna/Lakhisarai, Oct 19 Four people, including two youths, were killed and four others injured in two separate road accidents in
Bengal fire services department issues notices to 3 Kolkata Durga Puja committees over safety lapses
October 19, 2026
Kolkata, Oct 19 The West Bengal Fire and Emergency Services Department has issued notices to three prominent Durga Puja committees
Regional News
SP to launch 2027 UP polls manifesto on Nov 26: Akhilesh Yadav
October 19, 2026
Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor
October 19, 2026
Man killed after dispute in Thane; four held
October 19, 2026
Two held for killing man in Thane district
October 19, 2026
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OPPO Unveils ColorOS 17, bringing the Next Generation of Smart Experiences to Users in India
October 19, 2026
OPPO Unveils ColorOS 17, bringing the Next Generation of Smart Experiences to Users in India New Delhi, October 19, 2026:
Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to limited set of narratives
October 19, 2026
New Delhi, Oct 19 The government has asked Meta, owner of Instagram and Facebook, to ensure that its recommendation systems
Asian shares are mixed with tech stocks volatile, and oil falls on Trump’s Russian sanctions waiver
October 19, 2026
Hong Kong, Oct 19 (AP) Asian shares were mixed Monday as volatility in technology stocks persisted, while US equity futures
Pearl Academy’s Lakmé Fashion Week Showcase Spotlights GenAnokhi and the Launch of Sharad Mehra’s Men’s Styling Guide
October 19, 2026
India’s Leading AI-First Design Institution Defines the Future of Fashion Through Student Showcase and a Practical Blueprint for Modern Menswear
Sports
Mandhana-led India eye T20I series sweep against Zimbabwe
October 19, 2026
