Highlights: Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to Edward Snowden

Russian President Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward Snowden.

An Army soldier and two civilians injured in the ongoing encounter in Kulgam's Batpora, informs Kashmir Zone Police.

On Nepal Police's request, Interpol issues diffusion notice against Nepal's former national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane, who is accused of rape.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Japan to attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe.

Clash breaks out between two groups of Congress workers in Dhubri district during a meeting held to discuss the Bharat Jodo Yatra, slated to start in the state from November 1.

Encounter begins at Batpora area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. Details awaited: Kashmir Zone Police

Ministry of I&B blocks 45 YouTube videos from 10 YouTube channels under IT Rules, 2021, informs Union minister Anurag Thakur.

I am traveling to Tokyo tonight to participate in the State Funeral of former PM Shinzo Abe, a dear friend and a great champion of India-Japan friendship. I will be conveying heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Kishida and Mrs. Abe on behalf of all Indians. We will continue working to further strengthen India-Japan relations as envisioned by Abe San: PM Narendra Modi

A house has been damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Sirmaur district. 5 people died in the accident. All possible help from the government will be given to the family of the deceased: Jairam Thakur, chief minister

Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath asked by Congress high command to immediately arrive in Delhi. He is likely to mediate in Rajasthan Congress crisis: Reports

Grenade recovered in Fazalabad village, Surankote area in Poonch; bomb disposal squad neutralises the grenade: District Police

Supreme Court dismisses Narayan Rane's challenge to Bombay HC's order for demolishing the unauthorised portions of his eight-storey family bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu over violation of CRZ regulations & other municipal norms.

Former chief minister arrives at Punjab BJP's office in Chandigarh to attend a core committee meeting; his first visit since joining the party last week.

Four people including a police constable were killed after their car hit a divider on Delhi-Dehradun national highway in UP’s Muzaffarnagar on Monday, news agency PTI reported quoting the police.

A man who sustained injuries in the accident has been admitted to a hospital and his condition is stated to be serious, as per an official.

Bombay High Court has given relief to Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani in an alleged ₹420 crore tax evasion matter. HC has asked the income tax department not to take coercive action against Anil Ambani until 17th November.

Indian stocks extended their losses from the previous week and declined further on Monday morning following the latest policy rates hike by the US Federal Reserve in its fight against high…read more.

Ghulam Nabi Azad announces the name of his party as ‘Democratic Azad Party’ on Monday, a month after his exit from Congress. Read more.

“Around 1,500 names for my new party were sent to us, in Urdu, Sanskrit. The mix of Hindi & Urdu is 'Hindustani'. We want the name to be democratic, peaceful & independent,” says Ghulam Nabi Azad, in Jammu.

A military helicopter crashed killing 6 soldiers onboard in Pakistan on Monday. The plane was carrying two major-rank Read more.

Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable assets worth ₹16 Crore under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in connection with a case against Mandeep Industries, Rajkot, news agency ANI reported.

Technology giant Apple will be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India, the company said. "Excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India", the Cupertino-headquartered company said.Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook had unveiled the latest iPhone 14 series in India during the company's annual ‘Far Out’ event on September 7. The latest iPhone 14 series includes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Read more

Permission denied to SDPI to hold a dharna at Jantar Mantar today, in order to maintain communal harmony and security/law & order arrangements in the jurisdiction of New Delhi District: Delhi Police

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in ₹200 crore extortion case…read more.

Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates Bhadaj Bridge in Ahmedabad. Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel also present.

After a complaint was filed against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sadhguru J Vasudev & others over taking a jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park at night, Assam CM said, "there's no law that people can't go at night. People can enter the park even at 2 am if wildlife wardens allow."