Breaking News, October 15 | HIGHLIGHTS

Former Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) director P Sharma passed away at a private hospital earlier this evening.

Congress workers put up posters of party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Wayanad after she was declared the official candidate of the Congress party. They greeted her by writing 'Wayanadinte Priyankari' (Wayanad’s beloved) on the posters.

Algeria: President Droupadi Murmu was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Sidi Abdellah Science & Technology Hub, University of Algiers III, today.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi are scheduled to attend the oath-taking ceremony of CM-elect Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday, a senior party leader said.

Ghulam Ahmad Mir appointed Congress Legislature Party leader in J-K.

Congress announces Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as its candidate for Wayanad LS bypoll.

RG Kar rape-murder case: Protestors took out a massive anti-immersion carnival rally in Kolkata, West Bengal earlier today.

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath chairs a meeting with district officials over spitting contamination in food stalls and prevention of cheating and anti-social activities

Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah interacted with Indian Police Service Officer Trainees of the 76 RR batch, earlier today.

BJP CEC meeting on Jharkhand Election underway at the party headquarters in Delhi. 

Delhi: Union Minister and BJP's Jharkhand election-incharge, Shivraj Singh Chouhan arrives at the party headquarters for a meeting on Jharkhand Election 2024.

Delhi: A bus, parked near a charging point at Burari Bus Depot, was caught on fire earlier today. More details awaited.

Punjab: Voting for the gram panchayat elections in the state affected in Khudda village of Patiala district today. People of the village alleged booth capturing by armed miscreants, also alleged firing. One injury was reported.

Mayawati says BSP to contest on its own in Maharashtra, Jharkhand and UP bypolls.

Tamil Nadu: People wade through knee-deep waters in Chennai as several parts of the city reel under a flood due to rainfall.

Air India flight from Delhi to Chicago diverted to Iqaluit airport in Canada following bomb threat: Airline official. 

BJP MP Deepak Prakash said, "Election dates have been announced in Jharkhand and I welcome these dates...I request the people of the state to choose the double-engine, corruption-free government that will work for the people of the state and the development of the state...JMM and Congress are afraid before contesting the elections...In Jharkhand NDA is together and strong..."

Fourth accused arrested in connection with the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique sent to police custody till October 21. 

BJP appoints National Returning Officer and Co-Returning Officers for conducting the organisational elections of the party.

NCP-SCP leader Anil Deshmukh said, "Maha Vikas Aghadi is ready for the elections. The declaration for seat sharing will be done very soon. There is smooth coordination between the alliance partners. We will win the Maharashtra Assembly elections and form the government..."

Maharashtra to vote in a single phase on 20th November. 

Jharkhand to vote in two phases - on 13th November and 20th November.  Counting of votes on 23rd November.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar arrives in Islamabad, Pakistan for the 23rd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of Government.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the family of a young man who died in a tragic incident in Bahraich district. In a tweet, CM Adityanath emphasized the government’s commitment to delivering justice.

“Today in Lucknow, I met the family members of the youth who died in the unfortunate incident in Bahraich district. Providing justice to the victim’s family is the top priority of the government. The culprits will not be spared at any cost,” the Chief Minister tweeted.

Amid forecasts of heavy rainfall in the region, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin conducted a review of the preparedness measures taken by the Greater Chennai Corporation. The review focused on ensuring that the city is equipped to handle the potential impact of the rains, including steps to mitigate flooding, manage traffic disruptions, and maintain essential services. CM Stalin emphasised the need for swift action and coordination among departments to minimize public inconvenience and ensure safety during the anticipated downpour.

In response to rising air pollution levels, manual road sweeping and water sprinkling have begun near the Outer Ring Road in Delhi to reduce dust pollution. These actions are part of the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which has been activated across Delhi-NCR.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to announce the schedule for the 2024 General Election to the Legislative Assemblies of Maharashtra and Jharkhand. A press conference will be held at 3:30 PM today where the details of the election timeline, including dates for polling and counting, will be revealed. 

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In a welcome relief for domestic air travellers, average airfares on many routes have dropped significantly, just in time for Diwali. Prices have decreased by 20-25% compared to the same period last year.