Fee hike, seat cuts: Students’ protest brings traffic to halt for 7 hrs in Prayagraj

Traffic was subsequently diverted through alternative routes, but long queues of vehicles were reported around the university throughout the day

After HC clarification, raid at Lko hookah bar: 42 caught, operators flee

Qaiserbagh police storm Cafe Tales, find customers smoking at 11 tables; alleged operators bolt through rear exit

Desilting Work Accelerates As Ganga Water Level Recedes In Varanasi  | HT India

Desilting operations have intensified in Varanasi as the Ganga's water level receded below the warning mark ahead of upcoming festivals. Authorities are accelerating preparations along the riverfront to facilitate festive activities and public movement.

A Hindu pilgrimage, a video and 'blasphemy': Why a man is facing death penalty in Saudi

An appellate court in Saudi Arabia has reportedly found 24-year-old migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa guilty of blasphemy against Islam in a Facebook comment.

Freddie Jackson cause of death: What happened to the legendary R&amp;B singer?

Legendary R&amp;B and soul singer Freddie Jackson has died on October 5 at age 69, his social media announced. No cause of death was revealed.

Watch: Anti-Encroachment Operation In Indore Disrupted By Stone Pelting  | HT India

Tension erupted in Indore's Kanadia area after stone pelting was reported during a joint anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and the district administration. Heavy police deployment was made in the area as authorities continued the operation.

Jim Bakker’s PTL Club: How Christian TV became a 13-million-viewer empire

Jim Bakker built the PTL Club into a Christian TV empire with 13 million daily viewers before a sex scandal and fraud conviction brought it down.

'No Name Tag' Rule For Delhi Police At Protest Sites Sparks Safety Vs Accountability Debate

Delhi Police's move to allow personnel to not sport name tags while being deployed at protest sites has sparked a debate over personal safety and public accountability of cops. Watch the full video for more.

NATIONAL NEWS

RS polls from UP: BJP fields 8 candidates, SP 2; all set to sail through

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, deputy CMs Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak and state BJP president Pankaj Chaudhary accompanied the nominees to the assembly

'No party sought meeting till 4 pm': EC on Oppn sit-in against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The ECI said it was informed by the Delhi Police at around 4 pm that a delegation of MPs, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, wanted to meet the Commission.