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August 16, 2026 · New Delhi
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The Delhi Police had made comprehensive security arrangements in view of the large political gathering, with senior officers and CRPF personnel deployed to monitor the situation and coordinate security measures.
According to the President, the US is not in an urgent rush to resume immediate strikes, as preceding air operations have successfully degraded Iran’s navy, air force, anti-aircraft networks and defence manufacturing infrastructure.
The remarks come as Opposition leaders and thousands of supporters from across the country have converged at Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Delhi’ protest march and intensified their demand for Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar’s immediate resignation over the alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and alleged deletions from electoral rolls.
The administration has deployed all 11 fire station teams and positioned JCBs, excavators and Hydra cranes at Gumma Ghati and Mukundpur Ghati for immediate clearance of National Highway 326 in case of road blockages.
The battle-lines are drawn firmly, consummate political survivor Bibi Netanyahu versus a former Military Chief in a no-holds barred contest. The victory of either could well reshape not just the politics of Israel but also the situation in West Asia.
Visuals from the Kalindi Kunj area depicted massive blankets of toxic white foam floating across the water’s surface, highlighting persistent pollution challenges in the river.
During the address, a person present at the event reportedly said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not go anywhere. Responding to the remark, Kharge said, “Modi ka baap bhi jayega.”
The two-day conference will feature four thematic high-level sessions centred around the core pillars of Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.
BrahMos Aerospace CEO Joshi said foreign militaries had become increasingly interested in the missile’s operational and functional parameters after its performance in combat.
Speaking to reporters here following the inauguration and foundation-stone laying of Delhi Jal Board (DJB) projects by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister stated that the multi-crore overhaul fulfils decades-old demands of the capital’s resident
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre was located 183 km east-northeast of Nagqu city in Tibet.
Under CPCB guidelines, an AQI between 0 and 50 is categorised as ‘good’, 51 to 100 as ‘satisfactory’, 101 to 200 as ‘moderate’, 201 to 300 as ‘poor’, 301 to 400 as ‘very poor’, and 401 to 500 as ‘severe’.
In a post on X, Rijiju wrote, “Congress party flags with the flags of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan in London! These people think that gatherings of Anti-India gangs in London will intimidate patriotic Indians.”
The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu Goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Hindu mythology holds that the Goddess comes to her earthly abode at this time to bless her devotees.
The tragic incident occurred at a Durga Puja pandal on Saturday evening, where a massive rush of devotees led to a fatal stampede that claimed 19 lives and left several others injured. West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee urged against politicising the tragedy.
Trump will be visiting China for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting, which will take place in Shenzhen on November 18-19.
“‘Cockroach Janata Party’ is an independent pressure group, and it will always remain an independent pressure group. However, that does not mean we are opposed to the INDIA bloc; the INDIA bloc’s movement and our movement share the same cause,” he added.
CJP co-convenors Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, National Organisation In-charge Ajinkya Shinde and other party members entered the site and were detained by Delhi Police.
“Rahul Gandhi and his colleagues misbehaved with a woman journalist who is 3 months pregnant. She was only covering their protest. I don’t think the 140 crore people of the country or any journalist would ever forgive this,” he said.
According to the letter, the purpose of the exercise was to remove names of deceased persons, duplicate entries and voters who had shifted residence, while ensuring that eligible citizens were included in the rolls. The signatories said two decades of migration and urbanisation had made correction of electoral rolls necessary.
According to IMD, Santacruz in Mumbai logged a temperature of 37.6°C, which was 4.5°C above normal, leading weather experts to expect the hot weather to continue through Oct 14 or possibly till the middle of next week.
Trump also criticised former US President Barack Obama over his administration’s approach towards Iran, alleging that Washington had provided Tehran with billions of dollars in an effort to stop its nuclear programme.
Security personnel have been deployed in large numbers around central administrative areas, including the roundabout near Hotel Le Méridien. The deployment includes Delhi Police personnel, the Rapid Action Force (RAF), the Delhi Police Pink Force and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).