Month: October 2026

‘He taught us never to bow before injustice’: Congress pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

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‘He taught us never to bow before injustice’: Congress pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

The Congress on Friday (October 2, 2026) paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying he taught “us never to bow before injustice,” as standing firm with truth and non-violence is true strength. While Mr. Gandhi said truth, non-violence and fearlessness are Bapu’s greatest legacy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge…

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Delhi’s iconic Wenger’s bakery at Connaught Place turns 100

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Delhi’s iconic Wenger’s bakery at Connaught Place turns 100

The family WhatsApp group was abuzz the other day with memories of Wenger’s, the iconic Connaught Place bakery that recently completed a century in the capital. Gen X cousins fondly recalled frequenting the confectionery for its classic chocolate eclairs and pineapple pastries, while others chimed in with nostalgia for the shami kebabs and mutton patties….

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Multiple Indian payloads launched by Space X’s Falcon 9

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Multiple Indian payloads launched by Space X’s Falcon 9

Falcon 9 launches the 18th Transporter rideshare mission from the Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, U.S.A., as part of the Transporter-18 rideshare mission, on October 2, 2026. The mission delivered 130 payloads in orbit. Multiple payloads developed by Indian companies were successfully deployed in orbit by Space X’s…

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Science

USTR Greer says he does not think “something is imminent” on trade deal with India

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USTR Greer says he does not think “something is imminent” on trade deal with India

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a press conference Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Photo Credit: AP While negotiations on an India-U.S. trade deal are nearing the end, the deal itself is not “imminent”, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated on Friday (October 2, 2026) India…

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Internet suspended around Delhi’s Jantar Mantar ahead of protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Dipke warns of nationwide unrest | LIVE

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Internet suspended around Delhi’s Jantar Mantar ahead of protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar; Dipke warns of nationwide unrest | LIVE

Delhi traffic police issues advisory over Jantar Mantar protest, commuters advised to use alternate routes The Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory in view of the proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, warning commuters of restrictions and diversions around Central Delhi and advising them to avoid affected stretches wherever feasible.According to the advisory, traffic restrictions…

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G.P. Talwar at 100: scientist, institution builder, lifelong researcher

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G.P. Talwar at 100: scientist, institution builder, lifelong researcher

At any gathering, you could easily spot him by his colourful printed shirt or jacket. His tall stature, smiling face, and warm handshakes have put generations of students, researchers, and scientists at ease. Since 1956, when he joined the founding faculty of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, he has never…

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Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel

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Trump says Iran will be hit ‘very hard’ if it is behind copilot who tried to crash flight to Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday (October 1, 2026) that if Iran is linked to the copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound flight, the Islamic Republic would be struck “very hard” for the attempt on the lives of more than 180 people aboard the jet. Mr. Trump issued the warning as investigators worked…

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World

Nitin Gadkari calls Ethanol blending a step towards diversification of agricultural sector

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Nitin Gadkari calls Ethanol blending a step towards diversification of agricultural sector

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari delivers the keynote address during Day 2 of ‘The Conclave 2026’, in New Delhi, September 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (October 1, 2026) said that Bihar is witnessing transformative growth backed by expanding infrastructure, improved connectivity, skilled human capital,…

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