States

Documenting resistance, memory and ordinary lives discussed at Meet The Director session

29 Sep 2026 | 8:17 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (UNI) The need to document ordinary lives, marginalised communities and histories at risk of being forgotten came up for discussion at the ‘Meet The Director’ session held at Kairali Portico on the fifth day of the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) here on Tuesday.

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Maha: Wadettiwar alleges political bias in drought-hit areas list

29 Sep 2026 | 8:05 PM

Chandrapur, Sep 29 (UNI) Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar today alleged that the Maharashtra government adopted a politically motivated approach while identifying drought-affected regions, claiming that constituencies represented by ruling-party ministers received preferential treatment while several Opposition-held areas were excluded.

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Tranquilised tigress to be brought from Bihar for Buxa tiger reintroduction

29 Sep 2026 | 8:05 PM

Haimara, Sep 29 (UNI) Forest officials on Tuesday successfully tranquilised a tigress at Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, paving the way for its proposed reintroduction in West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district.

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Jharkhand HC orders traffic overhaul in Hazaribagh

29 Sep 2026 | 7:57 PM

Ranchi, Sep 29 (UNI) The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday issued a series of time-bound directions to improve traffic management in Hazaribagh, including operational trials of an automated traffic light system at 20 major intersections within four months.

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Jharkhand: Marandi asks DGP Tadasha Mishra to resign

29 Sep 2026 | 7:56 PM

Ranchi, Sep 29 (UNI) Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Tuesday asked Jharkhand Director General of Police Tadasha Mishra to resign amid the ongoing proceedings in the Supreme Court over her appointment.

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AP: Operational skills of govt. employees crucial for effective governance: CBC Chairperson

29 Sep 2026 | 7:54 PM

Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated ‘Sadhana Shrinkhala', the first regional workshop under the ‘Mission Karmayogi’ program at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre here on Tuesday.

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BELTRON donates Rs 15 Cr to Chief Minister’s relief fund

29 Sep 2026 | 7:54 PM

Patna, Sep 29 (UNI) In view of the devastating floods in Bihar and the need to provide assistance to affected families, the Bihar State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (BELTRON) on Tuesday donated Rs 15 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.

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Jharkhand: Munda seeks white paper on land-use changes

29 Sep 2026 | 7:52 PM

Jamshedpur, Sep 29 (UNI) Former Jharkhand chief minister Arjun Munda on Tuesday alleged irregularities in the change of land use during registration of agricultural land and demanded a white paper from the state government on the issue.

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Odisha: NHRC seeks fresh report on alleged abduction, gang rape of newlywed in Kendrapada

29 Sep 2026 | 7:52 PM

Kendrapada, Sep 29 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a fresh status report from the Kendrapada Superintendent of Police (SP) and the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) by October 29 on the alleged abduction and gang rape of a newly married woman, with particular focus on the progress of the investigation and victim compensation.

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UP: Allahabad HC stays arrest of CJP member for videotaping govt school in Farrukhabad

29 Sep 2026 | 7:51 PM

Prayagraj, Sep 29 (UNI) The Allahabad High Court today granted interim relief to a student and CJP member Gaurav Bharti, alias Gaurav Kumar, in connection with the case of making a video of the poor condition at a government primary school in Farrukhabad and posting it on social media.

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Security and Disaster response mock drill was conducted at NTECL Vallur Thermal Power Plant

29 Sep 2026 | 7:45 PM

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) A mega multi-agency security and disaster response mock drill was successfully conducted at NTECL Vallur Thermal Power Project (VTPP) to test and strengthen the defence and emergency preparedness, response capabilities and enhance seamless coordination among various security, disaster management, medical and administrative agencies at the critical power infrastructure facility.

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Bihar Govt steps up efforts for speedy disposal of pending cases: AG

29 Sep 2026 | 7:43 PM

Patna, Sept 29 (UNI) In view of the huge pendency of cases in courts, the Bihar government has initiated a series of measures for their early disposal in the interest of the common people, Advocate General S D Sanjay said on Tuesday.

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Taking serious exception, Madras HC orders DVAC probe into bribery charges for appointing Govt pleaders

29 Sep 2026 | 7:42 PM

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) probe into the charges of bribery in the appointment of government pleaders in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu, after taking strong exceptions and wondering whether such persons by getting appointment through illegal means would protect the country and the judiciary.

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UPITS 2026 sees 4,400 MoUs worth Rs 6,500 crore, estimated turnover of Rs 15,500 crore

29 Sep 2026 | 7:42 PM

Greater Noida, Sep 29 (UNI) The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS) 2026 concluded on Tuesday, setting new records in investment, business and global participation, with 4,400 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth approximately USD 680 million (around Rs 6,500 crore) signed during the event.

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Himachal Guv offers prayers at Sankat Mochan temple in Shimla

29 Sep 2026 | 7:42 PM

Shimla, September 29 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, along with Lady Governor Bindu Gupta, on Tuesday paid obeisance at the historic Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple here and offered prayers for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. The Governor prayed to Lord Hanuman and sought blessings for the progress and welfare of Himachal Pradesh.

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