Abhishek Banerjee vows legal fight up to Supreme Court after 6-hour police questioning

Economic Times - Oct 14, 2026

Abhishek Banerjee, a member of the Trinamool Congress, underwent six hours of questioning at a police station. This inquiry is linked to a billboard controversy that occurred on August 27. Banerjee expressed his intention to pursue legal action up to the Supreme Court if necessary. He also condemned an attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee involving a knife.

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CBI arrests Munitions India Limited official, SMPP CEO in defence leaks-for-money case
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The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, Munitions India Limited executive director, and SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. They are charged with accepting bribes and leaking sensitive defense information related to a major supply contract. Cash amounting to over Rs 2.2 crore was recovered during searches at various premises. Additional individuals connected to the case are also implicated for their roles in the conspiracy.

IND vs WI, 4th T20I: Shai Hope's dream run continues with fourth ton of tour, Windies post 247/3 against India
Oct 14, 2026
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Hope, who had slammed two centuries in the ODIs, a series they lost 2-1, has kept WI's hopes of levelling the series alive with his third T20I ton, the most by a West Indies batter. With his fourth ton and fifth fifty-plus score of the tour, Hope is leading the white-ball team from the front.

Gopalan Aerospace to scale drone output to 500 a month; Rs 75 crore spent of Rs 100 crore plan
Oct 14, 2026
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Gopalan Aerospace India plans to raise its drone production from 25 units to 500 monthly. The company aims to expand its product lines, particularly in unmanned aerial vehicles and loitering munitions. A new production line has been launched at the Hoskote facility to support scaling efforts. Gopalan Aerospace India expects to generate around $50 million annually at full capacity.

Weather Tomorrow October 15: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and more
Oct 14, 2026
Weather Tomorrow October 15: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Bihar, Haryana and more

Weather Tomorrow: On October 15, the India Meteorological Department warns of shifting weather across parts of India. Delhi will see overcast conditions with moderate rainfall and thunderstorms possible. Meanwhile, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh might experience warm weather combined with rain and storms in certain locations. On the other hand, Bihar is expected to enjoy predominantly dry and sunny weather.

Silver futures plunge 4% on MCX ahead of US CPI; rising oil adds pressure
Oct 14, 2026
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SC to hear a plea that de-notifying Jantar Mantar pushes dissent ‘out of sight, out of mind’
Oct 14, 2026
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Delhi Half Marathon revises route, shifts Open 10K start to JLN Stadium
Oct 14, 2026
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The organisers of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon have announced changes to the race routes for safety reasons. The starting point of the Open 10K will now be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium instead of Sansad Marg. Minor adjustments have also been made to the half-marathon route due to recent protests. The organisers are preparing to share further details with participants regarding race-day arrangements.

Delhi Half Marathon revises route, shifts Open 10K start to JLN Stadium
Oct 14, 2026
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The organisers of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon have announced changes to the race routes for safety reasons. The starting point of the Open 10K will now be Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium instead of Sansad Marg. Minor adjustments have also been made to the half-marathon route due to recent protests. The organisers are preparing to share further details with participants regarding race-day arrangements.

Delhi SIR case: SC agrees to ‘take care of’ ECI move to restore deleted voters as fresh voters
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Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
Oct 14, 2026
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In 1924, an amateur palaeontologist found a fossil in the UK that remained unstudied for years. Now, scientists say it's a new dinosaur species
Oct 14, 2026
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A recently identified dinosaur species named Invictibellatrix amberina was discovered on the Isle of Wight. The discovery marks the first evidence of megaraptorans in Europe, dated to about 120 million years ago. The dinosaur is believed to have hunted small prey and measured three to four metres in length. Researchers used CT scans to confirm its unique anatomical features and identify it as a new species.

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