Police official on Wednesday stated that three workers were killed and many were injured in a blast in AC compressor at Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) plant in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. 

Embassy of India in Ukraine on Wednesday issued advisory against travelling to Ukraine in view of the deteriorating security situation & recent escalation of hostilities across Ukraine. Indian citizens, including students, in Ukraine advised to leave Ukraine at earliest, the statement further said.

National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday summoned Global Senior Vice President and Country Head, Amazon India over alleged funding by Amazon India to All India Mission, an org involved in “unlawful practices”. According to news agency ANI reports, the Commission asked him to appear before it on Nov 1.

Health department of Maharashtra on Wednesday confirmed that 18 cases of XBB sub-variant of Omicron were detected in the state during the first two weeks of October, according to PTI reports. Read more

Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday in a statement said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in ‘Griha Pravesh’ of more than 4.5 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY-G in Madhya Pradesh on Oct 22 on the occasion of Dhanteras. The statement further said around 29 Lakh houses have been completed in MP at a cost of more than ₹35,000 Crore under the scheme.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said the Delhi government has banned the production, storage, sale and burning of firecrackers this year as well. He said sale or storage of firecrackers in Delhi can be punished with a fine of ₹5,000 and/or imprisonment for 3 years.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed, acoording to news agency AP. 

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday said Congress President-elect Mallikarjun Kharge will take charge on October 26.

AIIMS Ex-Director and CII Public Health Council Chairman Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said to ANI that new variants of COVID-19 are expected which have the tendency to mutate. He said the chances of hospitalization are low but wearing a mask can avoid the spread of infection.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday at Indian Ocean Region (IOR) Defence Ministers’ Conclave in Gandhinagar said Indian Ocean is the only ocean that gets its name from a country. He said it is a matter of pride and India also has a great sense of responsibility towards it.

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurred 53km east of Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital on Wednesday with a depth of 10km below the ground. National Center for Seismology confirmed that the quake hit at around 2.52pm, according to news agency ANI.

Congress Central Election Authority Chairman Madhusudan Mistry on Wednesday declared Mallikarjun Kharge as the elected President of Congress. He said, out of 9,385 votes, Mallikarjun Kharge received 7,897 votes & Dr Shashi Tharoor received 1,072 votes, and Invalid votes are 416.

Tamil Nadu state assembly on Wednesday passed the bill to ban online gambling games and to regulate online games. According to news agency ANI, S Regupathy, the state Law Minister, introduced the bill earlier today.

UGC sought action taken report from GD Goenka University in Haryana on clashes between Indian and Nigerian students said Officials. 

Shashi Tharoor concedes Congress president poll defeat, wishes Mallikarjun Kharge ‘all success’

Smart classrooms, smart teachings, and 5 G technology will take our education system to the next level said PM at launch of the Mission Schools of Excellence, Adalaj in Gujarat. 

The change in Gujarat in the past 2 decades, in the field of education, is unprecedented. 20 yrs ago, 20 out of 100 children didn’t go to school. A large number of those who used to go to school used to drop out by the time they reached standard 8. There were villages where girls were not sent to school. In tribal areas, the few education centres that were available had no facility to teach Science: PM Modi

We’re the only political party in country that holds polls and has election commission. I’ve worked with Mistry Ji (Cong CEC chairman), he’s straightforward. Issues will be addressed to EC, who’ll take a decision: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, amid Andhra Pradesh leg of Bharat Jodo Yatra

Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police averted a major terror attack today by recovering and in-situ destroying a 20kg IED at Handwara, in Kupwara district said Indian Army as reported by ANI. 

PM Narendra Modi has launched Mission Schools of Excellence at Trimandir, Adalaj, Gujarat on Wednesday.

Supreme Court refused urgent hearing of a petition against the release of Ajay Devgn-starrer Thank God. The movie is set to release on October 25. SC fixed the case for November 21.

Supreme Court granted interim relief to Abbas Ansari (Mukhtar Ansari’s son) in an arms act case. Supreme Court directs UP Govt not to take any coercive steps against him till further orders. Supreme Court issues notice to UP govt on his plea, reported ANI. 

Defense Expo 22: Dhanush 52- a new howitzer showcased at the DefExpo2022 by Advanced Weapons Equipment India for the Indian Army. The howitzer is an upgraded version of the Dhanush artillery gun and its range has been extended by 4 km.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai as they paid tribute to the people who lost their lives in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, at the Memorial museum for 26/11 victims at Taj Hotel.

Country has come a long way, earlier we used to release pigeons, now we release cheetahs: PM at Defense Expo

PM at Defense Expo: Defence forces to release list of 101 items that will be barred for import; with this 411 defence related goods can only be procured locally

SC shifts Constitution bench hearing on Delhi-Centre row over control of services from November 9 to 24, reported PTI. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “Indian defence products export increased eight times in last eight years” at the inauguration of Defense Expo 22 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken cognizance and sought information in a case of gangrape of woman in Ghaziabad, where she was kidnapped and “tortured for 2 days. They even inserted an iron rod in her private parts” reported ANI. 

I’m delighted when India is giving shape to these opportunities of the future, 53 African nations that are friends of India are standing shoulder to shoulder with us: PM Narendra Modi at DefExpo2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Prime Minister Modi said that the biggest Defence Expo of the country so far has marked an emphatic beginning of a new future. “I know that this has also caused inconvenience to some countries but several countries, with a positive mindset, have come with us” he added. 

UN chief António Guterres met with 26/11 Mumbai attack survivor, Devika whose testimony led to the prosecution of terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

Defence Expo used to be held in our country earlier too but DefExpo2022 is unprecedented. It’s the symbol of a new beginning. It’s the first such Defence Expo in the country where only Indian companies are participating, where there are only Made in India defence equipment: PM Modi in Gujarat

Gujarat: At the inauguration ceremony of the DefExpo22 at Gandhinagar, PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of 52 Wing Air Force Station Deesa.

“I feel deeply moved to be here where one of the most barbaric terrorist acts in history took place where 166 people lost their lives” said UN Secy- Gen at an address in Mumbai condemning 26/11 attacks.  

Jammu and Kashmir’s mega tourist hub Gulmarg received fresh snowfall in the upper reaches. 

India reports 1,946 new Covid cases, 404 more than previous day; active caseload at 25,968

Coimbatore City Police launched ‘Police Akka’ project yesterday to ensure safety of girl students in colleges. Women police officials will visit the college once a week or 15 days. Girl students can meet them and open up on their issues: V Balakrishnan, Coimbatore CP told ANI

Congress party to get its first non-Gandhi president in 24 years today; Counting of votes will begin at 10am at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.

Senior party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Shashi Tharoor are the contesting candidates. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from today. PM will inaugurate the DefExpo22 in Gandhinagar today and he will also dedicate and lay foundation stone of projects worth around ₹15,670 crores in the state. 

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday informed that “Based on disclosure of arrested hybrid terrorist and in continuous raids by Police and security forces, another contact has been established between terrorists and SFs at Nowgam, Shopian, in which hybrid terrorist namely Imran Bashir Ganaie killed by firing of another terrorist”, reported ANI.