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Bengal govt orders probe after video shows ‘bikers skidding’ on Kolkata's newly painted 'rainbow' roads
Updated: October 15, 2026 08:23 IST

Opposition flags use of colour, says glossy paint dangerous; Minister asserts ‘anti-skid paint used.

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Updated: October 15, 2026 08:22 IST

Under the Gandhis, party is seen as having a soft corner for the Left. Does co-opting Bora at this protest junction broaden Congress base, or push its loyalists out and fence-sitters away?

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra join the family of Ankita Bhandari during a sit-in protest at India Gate against BJP leader Dushyant Kumar Gautam's appointment as Sikkim Governor over his alleged involvement in the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case, in New Delhi on Wednesday. Social activist Yogita Bhayana present. (@INCIndia X/ANI Photo)
Updated: October 15, 2026 08:20 IST

Ankita’s parents were released early Thursday morning around 5 am.

Tilak Varma's dismissal was a turning point in India's 248-run chase against the West Indies. (CREIMAS)
October 15, 2026 08:19 IST

India were in a bit of a pickle when the duo got together at 130/5, still needing 118 runs from 50 deliveries when Tilak Varma and Nitish Reddy joined forces.

Once a "national crush," Arvind Swamy survived paralysis and founded a Rs 3,300 crore firm.
October 15, 2026 08:04 IST

From becoming the "national crush" with Roja to surviving partial paralysis and founding a Rs 3,300 crore firm, Arvind Swamy's life story is nothing short of extraordinary.

Namashi Chakraborty
October 15, 2026 08:04 IST

Namashi Chakraborty revealed that he wasn't considered for an Amazon Prime's web series' role despite "nailing" the audition because they wanted another actor backed by a big production house's agency.

Hindu temple mass shooting, Hindu temple mass shooting plot, Hindu temple mass shooting plot foiled, Hindu temple mass shooting plot foiled after rifle jams in US, Indian express news, current affairs
Updated: October 15, 2026 08:00 IST

A 19-year-old Taco Bell employee accused of planning an attack on a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois, was arrested after a co-worker alerted police; investigators recovered a rifle, ammunition and an alleged manifesto expressing white supremacist views.

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Updated: October 15, 2026 07:57 IST

Bharat Dynamics cited ‘urgency’ to justify the single tender to Aindri Defence Advisory; the firm then cleared the technical stage and bid Rs 56.8 cr, with a financial evaluation now underway.

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Updated: October 15, 2026 07:56 IST

A ground check by The Indian Express revealed that Aindri Defence - the firm behind BDL's single-tender for optical missile sights - has a locked office and no manufacturing assets.

SIR protests to Congress-CJP bonhomie to UP polls: Why BJP has its task cut out
Updated: October 15, 2026 07:35 IST

While noting that youth unrest is not merely directed against Gyanesh Kumar or SIR, several BJP leaders admit that protests gaining traction reflect a wider resentment rooted in concerns over price rise, jobs and rural distress.

Pomegranate, Beetroot, and Bananas for blood pressure
October 15, 2026 07:27 IST

Pomegranate, beetroot and bananas offer nutrients that support heart health. But lasting blood pressure control depends on a balanced diet, healthy habits and appropriate medical care

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Updated: October 15, 2026 07:22 IST

In an interview to The Indian Express, on the sidelines of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Anand spoke on the trajectory of India-Canada bilateral ties and the areas of cooperation.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on October 15, 1986.
Updated: October 15, 2026 07:05 IST

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on October 15, 1986.

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Updated: October 15, 2026 06:47 IST

The petitioners further raise concerns over what they describe as the “centralised and opaque functioning” of the ECINET and ERONET electoral-roll databases.

The evening a 12-year-old dispute spilled blood: Behind death of Rajasthan ex-MLA
Updated: October 15, 2026 06:46 IST

Villagers have been protesting against stone mining operations in the area, claiming these have hindered access to grazing lands, blocked a stream.

Weigh public benefits of street protest against costs on others, especially poor
Updated: October 15, 2026 06:35 IST

If disruption becomes an instrument of bargaining, the losing side of every election holds a standing option to impose costs on the economy until it obtains concessions.

Police announce Rs 25k reward for ‘influencer’ wanted in cafe owner’s death
Updated: October 15, 2026 05:48 IST

Police suspect the three left the state soon after learning that a murder case had been registered against them.

GEL pays record Rs 324 cr dividend, Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), GSPL Transmission Limited (GTL) , gujarat government, Indian express news, current affairs
October 15, 2026 05:33 IST

Govt says amount is nearly four times more than the dividend paid by GGL annually from 2022-23 to 2024-25

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October 15, 2026 05:30 IST

Overgrown grass, ongoing Ramlila events and fears of blocked roads raise questions about Delhi’s three new protest sites after Jantar Mantar was denotified. Mishal Mussaddique reports.

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, Gujarat High Court, Gujarat High Court sets aside Congress corporator’s caste certificate cancellation order, Congress corporator’s caste certificate cancellation order, Indian express news, current affairs
October 15, 2026 05:28 IST

Now, Congress corporator Kalpana Navlekar-Kodekar has won relief from the Gujarat High Court, which on Tuesday quashed the cancellation order for being passed in “gross violation of natural justice”.

IIMA invites applications for 2nd batch of Blended MBA, indian institute of management ahmedabad, IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Ahmedabad Blended MBA in Business Analytics & AI, Indian express news, current affairs
October 15, 2026 05:25 IST

The announcement was made at a function organised on the IIM Ahmedabad campus in the presence of Prof Bharat Bhasker, Director, IIMA; Prof Diptesh Ghosh, Dean (Programmes), IIMA; Prof Anindya S Chakrabarti, Chairperson, BPGP: BA & AI, IIMA, among others.

Jewellery firm employee shot dead in Rajkot, gold & silver stolen: Police
October 15, 2026 05:20 IST

At least 3 shots fired; hunt on for 4 suspects.

Supreme Court, Fee for professional courses cannot be changed midstream, professional courses fees, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Indian express news, current affairs
Updated: October 15, 2026 04:45 IST

The Division Bench was of the view that it cannot be applied retrospectively and directed refund of the enhanced fee collected from students.

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Updated: October 15, 2026 04:44 IST

TMC had alleged that a woman attempted to attack the former CM with a knife outside her Kalighat residence on Tuesday evening.

2023 vote counting video, Supreme Court raps Election Commission, Supreme Court, Election Commission, 2023 Karnataka Assembly elections, Indian express news, current affairs
Updated: October 15, 2026 04:31 IST

The bench was hearing an appeal by Congress candidate T D Rajegowda, who had won the election in 2023 by a margin of just 201 votes.

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