October is a festive month, with Durga Puja and Dussehra leading to closures in a larger number of states.
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'Jantar Mantar 2.0': CJP Announces Oct 10 Protest Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s ExitThe CJP has announced a Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi on October 10, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation over alleged SIR irregularities. Convenor Abhijit Dipke said the demonstration would remain peaceful.
Petrol, Diesel Prices On October 3: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata And MorePetrol and diesel prices varied across Indian cities on October 3, as global crude crossed $100 amid Middle East tensions, while state-run oil companies kept national average fuel rates largely stable.
Gujarat UCC Bill Gets President's Nod: Marriage, Divorce, Inheritance And Live-In Rules — What Changes Now?President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, establishing a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, inheritance, and live-in relationships in Gujarat.
Better Infrastructure, Value Addition Needed To Make Nagaland Coffee Viable: NEC SecretaryNEC Secretary Satinder Kumar Bhalla emphasised improving infrastructure and market linkages to boost commercial viability of coffee cultivation in Nagaland during a visit to Touphema village.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma Calls Ather's Lethal' Scooter Testing Idea Brilliant: Wonder If Buyers Know It Yet'Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma praises Ather Energy's extreme scooter testing, highlighting how the EV maker simulates years of Indian road abuse in its labs.
Cipla Disappointed By Maharashtra FDA Action, Says Pune Warehouse Complies With ProtocolsCipla said it is reviewing the Maharashtra FDA order cancelling its Pune warehouse licences, while maintaining the facility follows storage and distribution protocols.
Dino Morea Arrested By Mumbai EOW In Mithi River Case Over Alleged Rs 65.54 Crore LossMorea was previously questioned after investigators found phone records linking him to people connected with the probe into alleged irregularities in Mithi River work.
700 Detained As Delhi, Mumbai See Protests Demanding Gyanesh Kumar's ResignationAAP, Congress and Left outfit members joined the Delhi protest, while thousands gathered in Mumbai as the Election Commission faced criticism over the SIR exercise.
Maharashtra FDA Cancels Cipla Pune Warehouse Drug Licences Over ViolationsThe FDA cited alleged misbranding of Reactin Plus, storage deficiencies, record discrepancies and lapses in handling expired medicines at Cipla's Pune warehouse.
India Gives Official Names To 28 Geographical Features In LadakhThe MHA has standardised names of 28 geographical features in Ladakh, including peaks, mountains, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes and water bodies.
Gujarat Uniform Civil Code: President Murmu Gives Assent To UCC LawGujarat's UCC provides common rules for marriage, divorce, succession and live-in relationships, while Scheduled Tribes and protected customary groups are exempt.