India comes out in support of Afganistan plan to dam Pakistan-bound river

'Committed To Af Sovereignty, Independence'

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/BAd3I7H

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council completes term, no election in sight

Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council's five-year term concluded without any announcement of fresh elections or its future status. This has sparked concerns among regional leaders, who view the delay as detrimental to democracy, especially following recent violent protests demanding Sixth Schedule status and statehood.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/mPH1FpK

Have RTI query? Take a scooter instead. Why answer seekers in Kashmir are hitting a wall

Law students in Srinagar found their coursework on RTI applications met with resistance. Instead of clear answers, they faced delays, redirection, and subtle pressure to drop their queries. Some received vague replies, while others saw issues resolved only after their applications were filed, highlighting a concerning pattern of official response.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/mquNkIr

J&K MLAs, Mirwaiz appeal for a kinder view on separatist Shah, Kashmiri prisoners

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly members urged the government to transfer hundreds of Kashmiri prisoners back to the Valley, citing concerns over their deteriorating health. Separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah's family reported his critical condition, prompting calls for humanitarian intervention and urgent medical attention for him and other detainees.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Mrm04Ux

Centre earned Rs 387 crore from scrap disposal during ongoing cleanliness campaign: Jitendra Singh

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/lxCjBiS

Industry Speaks in One Voice: Requests EODB 2.0 To Unleash Potential of The Real Estate Sector

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/hXMTelR

'Hypocrisy': Pawan Khera slams BJP over Australian women cricketers harassment case; claims Centre acts only in Congress states

Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized the BJP's "hypocrisy" regarding women's safety after two Australian cricketers were allegedly inappropriately touched by a motorcyclist in Indore. He stated the BJP only protests such incidents in Congress-ruled states, which doesn't improve safety. The accused has been arrested following an FIR.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/8oUe1HY

Kathua SSP suspends 8 cops after attack on Kerala preachers

Eight police personnel in Kathua have been suspended for negligence after a video surfaced showing them failing to prevent an attack on Kerala-based religious preachers. Assailants, accusing the preachers of illegal conversion, assaulted their vehicle.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/NToCdeO

PM Modi to witness ‘desi’ dog squads march on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/lcWunLw

MoD clears mega acquisitions of S-400 air defence missiles & amphibious warships among other projects worth Rs 79,000 crore

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/F5pbBtZ

Away from ‘thorny’ politics, Omar Abdullah's new garden in full bloom

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/PCKFEqH

Staggered pan-India SIR likely in a week, 3 months for each phase

A nationwide special intensive revision of electoral rolls is set to begin within days, mirroring Bihar's successful three-month process. This significant undertaking, the first in over two decades, aims to update voter lists across India. States facing immediate assembly polls will be prioritized, with a final roll expected by early next year.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/bijc2NH

No discussion on Pakistan in Modi-Trump phone call, says government; PM may address Asean virtually

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/BOsjzyb

Campaign for Budgam bypoll begins, Omar government faces first test of popularity

Budgam constituency, vacated by CM Omar Abdullah, is now a crucial battleground for by-polls. National Conference faces internal dissent as MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi refuses to campaign, citing principled differences. The opposition parties, PDP and BJP, view this election as a significant test of the government's popularity and unfulfilled promises.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/QLUu5HX

Congress pulls out of J&K bypoll for ally NC

Congress has withdrawn from the Nagrota assembly bypoll in J&K, supporting ally National Conference to unite against the BJP. This strategic move, despite NC offering the seat, aims to counter the BJP's influence. The byelection follows the death of the sitting BJP MLA, with his daughter now nominated by the party.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/4V9XfRp

Charges against Sonam Wangchuk ‘flimsy, childish, baseless’: Wife

Wife of jailed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk submitted a representation calling charges against him "flimsy and baseless." She stated that videos cited by authorities were taken out of context and misinterpreted, arguing his arrest aims to silence peaceful advocacy for Ladakh's statehood and democratic rights.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/843I627

Spent Rs 66,000, Pune farmer gets Rs 664 for 7.5 quintals of rain-hit onions

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pune-farmer-receives-low-onion-prices-as-rain-and-poor-policies-hurt-maharashtra-agriculture/articleshow/124709996.cms

India records extreme rainfall during southwest monsoon 2025

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-records-extreme-rainfall-during-southwest-monsoon-2025/articleshow/124709544.cms

Bihar elections: Disunity and rebellion stall INDIA bloc poll campaign

Bihar's INDIA bloc faces internal turmoil as nomination deadlines loom, with partners fielding candidates against each other and no resolution in sight. This discord contrasts sharply with the NDA's robust campaign. Meanwhile, ticket denials have sparked dramatic protests across the state, with disgruntled aspirants expressing deep anguish and betrayal just weeks before polling begins.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/AC0oULx

Ladakh violence: Home ministry invites Leh, Kargil delegations for fresh talks after Sept 24 firing fallout

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/mOo28VF

Gyttja, Caziques, Mbaqanga Scrabble’s now a competitive sport

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/pBGUPDr

Government to pay bail surety of poor undertrials: SC

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5JtLnxT

How government plans to set up new federal agency for entire transport sector for integrated planning, appraisal & monitoring

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/1vmKsc3

SC quashes conversion law proceedings against univ VC

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/sZPIhqk

AG okays contempt plea for shoe throw bid, SC reluctant

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/g8WVurk

UP CM approves 3 per cent DA hike for 28 lakh employees, pensioners

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/uyqsUz6

India offers Akash air defence system to Brazil

India has proposed its indigenous Akash air defence missile system to Brazil, signaling a significant boost in defence ties. Both nations are keen to enhance cooperation, including joint exercises and exploring co-development of weapon systems. This move aligns with India's broader strategy to export defence equipment to friendly nations.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/r6KnSpb

Rs 50L bribe: 2 DRI officials benched

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/K7NQ9L5

NCP SP breaks ranks, to join JPC on bills to sack mantris

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/xEtFZBQ

Rajya Sabha poll spat pushes NC-Congress alliance to brink

Congress pulls out, NC fields candidates in all seats

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VtxT8Ia

AAP leader Anurag Dhanda criticises Haryana government over delayed flood compensation

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/RMXL245

‘You’re embracing Taliban’: Mehbooba Mufti slams BJP over ‘land jihad’ charge

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/7hk8qRi

Rajya Sabha polls: Congress refuses 'unsafe' seat in J&K; puts ball in ally NC's court

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/lcq7UAB

Srinagar club dusts attic, cricket history & Raj-era papers stump keepers

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/kR89cDx

High Court full bench to examine J&K ban on ‘secessionist’ literature

Petitions challenge ban on 25 oooks

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/VI2Uz9R

Niti CEO cites 'Deewar' scene to back tax reforms

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zfc1Zab

Second missing soldier’s body found in Kashmir forest

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/XeI6rUK

Body of missing soldier found in snowbound Kashmir forest, search on for second

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/TgtG3Wh

Toll rises to 23 in MP poisoned cough syrup case; TN pharma owner held

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/r6EBRjx

Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces conduct search operations in Rajouri, Udhampur to track terrorists

Security forces launched extensive search operations in Rajouri and Udhampur districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday following a brief firefight with terrorists in Rajouri's Kandi area. Troops are combing remote, forested regions and checking vehicles to track down the militants. A separate operation is underway in Udhampur after locals reported suspicious movements.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/Z3SbiQG

UK PM in India: Keir Starmer sidesteps query on New Delhi's import of Russian oil; won’t relax visa rules

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in India for a major trade mission, emphasizing business-to-business engagement and investment over visa relaxations for Indian workers and students. He stated that visas played no part in the recent trade deal and confirmed the UK's focus on attracting global top talent to boost its economy.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/75Dnfku

New federal agency to oversee India’s transport sector; end silos in planning

India is establishing its first apex federal agency, GTPRO, within the cabinet secretariat to plan and monitor the entire transport sector. This move aims to break down silos in infrastructure planning and improve coordination among ministries and states, drawing inspiration from international models. A Group of Transport Experts will provide technical support for long-term planning.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/6Utcguf

Bihar SIR: Supreme Court asks EC to give details of 3.7 lakh excluded voters

The Supreme Court questioned an NGO's claims of voter list deletions in Bihar, with the Election Commission stating all parties are satisfied and no appeals were filed. Justices urged the NGO to present affidavits from individuals alleging wrongful removal, highlighting the lack of direct complaints despite a significant number of exclusions.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/YaxCVDs

Jaipur-Ajmer highway inferno: LPG truck collision triggers massive fire; CM Bhajanlal orders on-site review

A truck carrying LPG cylinders collided with another vehicle on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway near Dudu, triggering multiple explosions and a major fire. Police and fire brigades responded, halting traffic and commencing rescue operations. The fire has since been brought under control with no reported casualties.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/5R1nOmU

PM Modi chairs meeting to set up authority for integrated transportation planning

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to establish an apex Transport Planning Authority for integrated infrastructure development. The proposed body will address the lack of a unified vision and consultant-driven approaches, drawing inspiration from international models like South Korea's KOTI. This initiative aims to create comprehensive, long-term transport strategies for India's entire mobility ecosystem.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/KQz7oBb

Bihar polls: No SIRround sound; Election Commission silent on number of 'aliens' deleted

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar declined to provide a specific figure for illegal foreign immigrants removed from Bihar's electoral rolls. He stated the data is decentralized with electoral registration officers. Kumar highlighted over 68 lakh deletions overall due to death, shifting, or being untraced, with foreign nationals potentially included in the 'untraced' category.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/KG6y4cI

Jammu and Kashmir: Omar government removes officer for warning teachers against flouting PDP-BJP era social media rules

Jammu & Kashmir's National Conference government removed a chief education officer for warning teachers against social media policy discussions. The officer's circular cited 2017 guidelines from the previous PDP-BJP government, which bar employees from criticizing policies. Despite the NC's defense, the officer was attached pending inquiry.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/veftraM

Jammu: Schools closed for two days due to rain forecast; Vaishno Devi yatra halted till October 8

Jammu's Directorate of School Education ordered all government and private schools closed for two days, from October 5 to October 7, due to heavy rain forecasts. Director Naseem Javaid Chowdhary confirmed the decision. Additionally, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board temporarily suspended its pilgrimage during the same period, citing the Met office advisory.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/m6CbxBX

Jammu and Kashmir: Udhampur airport launch finalised, says minister

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the finalisation of Udhampur airport's operationalisation, with Kishtwar airport also joining the UDAN scheme. This initiative will significantly reduce airfares, particularly for Delhi-Udhampur flights, making travel more affordable. Operations will commence with ATR 72-seater aircraft, capping ticket prices at nearly half the prevailing market rates.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/zFBZQf9

Jammu and Kashmir: Vaishno Devi closed for three days from today after rain forecast

Vaishno Devi temple in J&K will close for three days from October 5-7 due to heavy rain forecasts, announced the Shrine Board. This follows a 22-day shutdown in August after a landslide killed 34. The pilgrimage had resumed on September 17, with over 1.70 lakh devotees visiting since then.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/LmRYIxF

'Never saw a man hit by bullets in Ladakh earlier': Doc

Sonam Norboo Memorial Hospital in Leh experienced unprecedented chaos on September 24 when protests led to bullet injuries, a first for many doctors. Initially treating stone-pelting victims, the hospital quickly shifted to emergency mode for the 70 injured, including four fatalities. Police now guard the premises where some accused are still being treated.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/GVO7NfE

Bhagwat rings ‘warning bell’ on Himalayas, ecology threats

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat warned against environmental degradation, particularly in the Himalayas, attributing it to faulty development models and consumerism. He also stressed the need for stronger security and economic self-reliance amid regional turmoil and global economic pressures. Bhagwat highlighted systemic flaws like the rich-poor gap, advocating for national unity and vigilance.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/cM6ZzUI

'Just like Laxman did in case of Ram': Tej Pratap says Tejashwi should be respectful towards him

Expelled RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav urged younger brother Tejashwi to show him Laxman-like respect, blaming "Jaichand-like" aides for misleading him. Forming Jan Shakti Janata Dal, Tej Pratap confirmed he will contest from Mahua, adjacent to Tejashwi's seat. He also criticized RSS's independence role and condemned the "I love Muhammad" controversy.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/XNhqeva

J&K: Searches in Kathua after suspicious border movements; footprint traced

Security forces launched extensive searches in Juthana Rajbagh, Kathua, following reports of three suspicious individuals, one with a heavy backpack. J&K police and BSF are combing the area along the Ujh river near the Pakistan border. Footprints confirm movement, though no suspects have been apprehended yet. This operation follows a fierce gunbattle in the same vicinity this March.

from India News | Latest India News Headlines Today and Live Updates from India - Times of India https://ift.tt/ILSGbN9