Is Dussehra on October 20 or 21?
Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across most of India, according to Drik Panchang. However, Bengal Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday, October 21. The confusion arises because Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 pm on October 20 and ends at 2:11 pm on October 21.
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Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, across most of India, according to Drik Panchang. However, Bengal Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday, October 21. The confusion arises because Dashami Tithi begins at 12:50 pm on October 20 and ends at 2:11 pm on October 21.
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Why has Jantar Mantar been removed as official protest site?
Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as designated protest site and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as the new sites after recommendations from a Home Ministry panel. Officials said the new sites were chosen for their greater mobility, high-capacity traffic transit flexibility and multi-directional entry points. Earlier, CJP sought permission for protest at Jantar Mantar.
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08:25 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Delhi Police denotified Jantar Mantar as designated protest site and named Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground as the new sites after recommendations from a Home Ministry panel. Officials said the new sites were chosen for their greater mobility, high-capacity traffic transit flexibility and multi-directional entry points. Earlier, CJP sought permission for protest at Jantar Mantar.
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Congress demands CJI Surya Kant's resignation over 'not my domain' remark; BJP reacts
Congress' Kerala unit shared a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation after he said that recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were a law and order matter and "not his domain". The party deleted the post after backlash. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Congress wants to destroy all the constitutional and democratic institutions of India."
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08:44 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Congress' Kerala unit shared a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation after he said that recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were a law and order matter and "not his domain". The party deleted the post after backlash. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju reacted, "Congress wants to destroy all the constitutional and democratic institutions of India."
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Why did Man City fans bring inflatable bananas to match vs Liverpool?
Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to their Premier League 2026-27 match against Liverpool at Anfield. The practice dates back to the 1980s, when a fan brought one to a match to lighten the mood after City were relegated to the second tier. Notably, Sunday's match marked City's first Premier League outing since being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
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08:36 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to their Premier League 2026-27 match against Liverpool at Anfield. The practice dates back to the 1980s, when a fan brought one to a match to lighten the mood after City were relegated to the second tier. Notably, Sunday's match marked City's first Premier League outing since being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
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Mumbai records 2nd-highest maximum October temperature in 11 years
Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C on Monday, 5.1°C above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory. This was the second-highest maximum temperature recorded in October since 2015, FPJ reported. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for "heatwave" and "hot and humid" conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai for October 12 and 13.
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08:56 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Mumbai recorded a maximum temperature of 38.2°C on Monday, 5.1°C above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Santacruz observatory. This was the second-highest maximum temperature recorded in October since 2015, FPJ reported. The IMD has issued yellow alerts for "heatwave" and "hot and humid" conditions in isolated pockets of Mumbai for October 12 and 13.
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B'luru Police detains people protesting against CEC Gyanesh in Congress-ruled K'taka
The Bengaluru Police on Monday detained several people who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Congress-ruled Karnataka. They were detained before they could begin a march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office. Protesters alleged that police personnel pushed and dragged protesters into buses, beat young people and pulled at the clothes of women protesters.
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08:49 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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The Bengaluru Police on Monday detained several people who were protesting against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Congress-ruled Karnataka. They were detained before they could begin a march to the Chief Electoral Officer’s (CEO) office. Protesters alleged that police personnel pushed and dragged protesters into buses, beat young people and pulled at the clothes of women protesters.
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Abishek Porel breaks down in tears after hitting hundred, breaks silence on rape case
Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel broke down in tears after scoring 114 against Delhi in Ranji Trophy on Monday. Porel, who was recently granted bail in a rape case, said, "I didn't want to cry," adding that tears "came automatically". He said, "I don't want to say anything, I just want to play cricket, I want to answer everyone through cricket."
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08:48 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel broke down in tears after scoring 114 against Delhi in Ranji Trophy on Monday. Porel, who was recently granted bail in a rape case, said, "I didn't want to cry," adding that tears "came automatically". He said, "I don't want to say anything, I just want to play cricket, I want to answer everyone through cricket."
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4 Pakistani terrorists blown up while trying to enter India
Four Pakistani terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate into India through Line of Control in J&K's Poonch district. The terrorists have been indentified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan (top LeT commander), Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. Indian forces had reportedly planted mines to halt infiltration.
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09:10 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Four Pakistani terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, were killed in a landmine blast while attempting to infiltrate into India through Line of Control in J&K's Poonch district. The terrorists have been indentified as Muhammad Ishtiaq, Muhammad Faizan (top LeT commander), Muhammad Waqas and Muhammad Asim. Indian forces had reportedly planted mines to halt infiltration.
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Supreme Court Bar Association condemns Congress for demanding CJI Surya Kant's resignation
Supreme Court Bar Association condemned Congress's Kerala unit for sharing a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation. "Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice," SCBA said. Congress post came after CJI said recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were "not his domain".
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Supreme Court Bar Association condemned Congress's Kerala unit for sharing a post demanding Chief Justice of India Surya Kant's resignation. "Statements of this nature belittle the institution of the judiciary and amount to an attempt to interfere with the administration of justice," SCBA said. Congress post came after CJI said recent protests and restrictions in Delhi were "not his domain".
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'Eat biryani, but from a Hindu’s shop' posters put in West Bengal before Durga Puja
Hundreds of posters have appeared in West Bengal’s Siliguri, appealing people to eat biryani and buy puja items only from Hindu shops ahead of Durga Puja. Some of the posters read, 'Buy meat from a Hindu shop' and 'Listen to the seller’s name before paying by QR code'. Hindu Jagran Manch leaders claimed they had put up the posters.
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Hundreds of posters have appeared in West Bengal’s Siliguri, appealing people to eat biryani and buy puja items only from Hindu shops ahead of Durga Puja. Some of the posters read, 'Buy meat from a Hindu shop' and 'Listen to the seller’s name before paying by QR code'. Hindu Jagran Manch leaders claimed they had put up the posters.
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Richa Chadha shares makeup 'tutorial' to evade facial recognition during protests
Amid protests in Delhi and Mumbai against alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls, actress Richa Chadha shared a "makeup tutorial" to dodge surveillance or facial recognition cameras during protests. "Draw an extra eye, pair of lips, use colour to draw camouflage on your skin, use concealer to cover brows if need be," Richa said. "Girls...carry pepper spray," she added.
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Amid protests in Delhi and Mumbai against alleged irregularities in SIR of electoral rolls, actress Richa Chadha shared a "makeup tutorial" to dodge surveillance or facial recognition cameras during protests. "Draw an extra eye, pair of lips, use colour to draw camouflage on your skin, use concealer to cover brows if need be," Richa said. "Girls...carry pepper spray," she added.
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What is known about Delhi's 3 new protest sites, as Jantar Mantar is removed from list?
Delhi's three new protest sites are Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in Shahdara. While Jantar Mantar can accommodate about 3,000 people, the CBD ground can hold 15,000, Ramlila Maidan around 50,000 and the Burari ground 80,000. Ramlila Maidan is 4-6 km away, CBD is 10 km away, and Burari Ground is 23 km away from Parliament.
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09:29 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Delhi's three new protest sites are Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and the CBD Ground in Shahdara. While Jantar Mantar can accommodate about 3,000 people, the CBD ground can hold 15,000, Ramlila Maidan around 50,000 and the Burari ground 80,000. Ramlila Maidan is 4-6 km away, CBD is 10 km away, and Burari Ground is 23 km away from Parliament.
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BJP launches ‘NaMo Malls’ across West Bengal, offers clothes at ₹10
The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an initiative to set up temporary ‘NaMo Malls’ across the state. Under the initiative, people from economically weaker sections and low-income families can buy clothes for just ₹10 from the malls ahead of Durga Puja. The temporary mall will operate for five days from October 8.
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09:23 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an initiative to set up temporary ‘NaMo Malls’ across the state. Under the initiative, people from economically weaker sections and low-income families can buy clothes for just ₹10 from the malls ahead of Durga Puja. The temporary mall will operate for five days from October 8.
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Only option left is a revolution, there'll be a lot of bloodshed: Prashant Bhushan amid protests
While interacting with Kunal Kamra and others regarding the ongoing protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan said, "The only option left is that we get something done through a revolution." "In that revolution, there'll be a lot of bloodshed...The security personnel have not used the guns so far, but they will in future," he added.
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While interacting with Kunal Kamra and others regarding the ongoing protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, senior Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan said, "The only option left is that we get something done through a revolution." "In that revolution, there'll be a lot of bloodshed...The security personnel have not used the guns so far, but they will in future," he added.
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Man spends 13 years searching for diamonds in US, finds rare 6.03-carat gem worth ₹9.6 crore
A US Navy reservist, Jack Pearadin, discovered a rare 6.03-carat yellow diamond after searching for diamonds for 13 years at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. He found the gem while livestreaming on TikTok and named it 'American Dream'. The collectors have valued it at up to ₹9.6 crore.
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09:42 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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A US Navy reservist, Jack Pearadin, discovered a rare 6.03-carat yellow diamond after searching for diamonds for 13 years at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. He found the gem while livestreaming on TikTok and named it 'American Dream'. The collectors have valued it at up to ₹9.6 crore.
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What can people do if their shopkeeper charges them a fee for UPI payments?
The government has repeatedly clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000 cannot be passed on to the consumers. However, if a shopkeeper asks people to pay a fee for making UPI payments, they should refuse and ask for a receipt showing the base amount. They can then report the shopkeepers via UPI apps and NPCI.
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09:41 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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The government has repeatedly clarified that the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000 cannot be passed on to the consumers. However, if a shopkeeper asks people to pay a fee for making UPI payments, they should refuse and ask for a receipt showing the base amount. They can then report the shopkeepers via UPI apps and NPCI.
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Gold gets cheaper as prices sink in India
The price of gold dipped in India on Monday after rising by nearly ₹1,800 on Friday, as per IBJA data. Gold got cheaper by nearly ₹1,400 on Monday as it settled at ₹1,48,061 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver saw a smaller dip of ₹814 to settle at ₹2,20,295 per kilogram on Monday, marking a nearly ₹3,900 dip in one week.
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09:37 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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The price of gold dipped in India on Monday after rising by nearly ₹1,800 on Friday, as per IBJA data. Gold got cheaper by nearly ₹1,400 on Monday as it settled at ₹1,48,061 per 10 grams. Meanwhile, silver saw a smaller dip of ₹814 to settle at ₹2,20,295 per kilogram on Monday, marking a nearly ₹3,900 dip in one week.
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England hand out central contracts to record 39 cricketers
The ECB has increased its number of centrally contracted players to a record 39, including 30 full contracts. Ben Stokes and Mark Wood retired from international cricket, while Zak Crawley and Luke Wood didn't receive contract renewals. Uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe was awarded a two-year deal as one of seven players added to England's full-contract list for the first time.
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09:34 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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The ECB has increased its number of centrally contracted players to a record 39, including 30 full contracts. Ben Stokes and Mark Wood retired from international cricket, while Zak Crawley and Luke Wood didn't receive contract renewals. Uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe was awarded a two-year deal as one of seven players added to England's full-contract list for the first time.
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Ready for re-poll in Assam on ballot if Rahul quits as MP: Himanta
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress lacked manpower in Delhi and had hired people from Assam for its protests. Speaking about the Opposition’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls, Himanta said, "If Rahul Gandhi resigns from his MP seat and surrenders Kerala, then I'm ready for re-election in Assam on ballot."
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09:57 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Congress lacked manpower in Delhi and had hired people from Assam for its protests. Speaking about the Opposition’s protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the SIR of electoral rolls, Himanta said, "If Rahul Gandhi resigns from his MP seat and surrenders Kerala, then I'm ready for re-election in Assam on ballot."
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UK PM says Iran ‘almost certainly’ behind attack on RAF Fairford airbase
UK PM Andy Burnham said Iran was “almost certainly” behind the attack on RAF Fairford airbase, which houses US military personnel and assets. Five British men were arrested near the base in early hours of September 27. Two others, including a British-Iranian national, were also arrested but later released. “We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,” Burnham said.
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09:52 pm Monday, 12 October 2026
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UK PM Andy Burnham said Iran was “almost certainly” behind the attack on RAF Fairford airbase, which houses US military personnel and assets. Five British men were arrested near the base in early hours of September 27. Two others, including a British-Iranian national, were also arrested but later released. “We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,” Burnham said.
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