In J&K, security and law and order come directly under the Union Home Ministry

The Chamber of Trade and Industry has made a last-ditch appeal to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi to postpone the November 1 rally to protect festive season business.

A prominent social media influencer with over 2 million followers suffered a massive electoral rout, securing just 33 votes in rural Rajasthan's local elections.

A brief humanitarian pause has been secured for the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow aid delivery and civilian evacuations.