States

Kerala to bring comprehensive law for protection of senior citizens: CM

30 Sep 2026 | 8:03 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (UNI) Kerala will bring in a comprehensive legislation to provide legal protection to senior citizens, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Wednesday.

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Himachal Left parties protest in Shimla, demand halt to SIR and CEC’s removal

30 Sep 2026 | 7:56 PM

Shimla, September 30 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left parties staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Wednesday as part of a nationwide call, demanding halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

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Oppn DMK, AIADMK no longer rivals, but hand in glove; both serves same ‘master’: Vijay

30 Sep 2026 | 7:48 PM

By MC Rajan
Chennai, Sep 30 (UNI) Upping his ante and launching a no-holds barred attack on the principal opposition DMK and the AIADMK and accusing them of acting hand in glove, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay on Thursday alleged that the two Dravidian majors serve the same ‘master’.

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Odisha crosses 1 lakh rooftop solar installations under ULA approach in a year

30 Sep 2026 | 7:39 PM

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) Odisha has achieved a major milestone in rooftop solar adoption, completing more than one lakh installations under the Unified Local Area (ULA) approach within a year, taking the total number of rooftop solar installations in the state beyond two lakh under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

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LoP accuses Omar of ‘sabotaging’ statehood demand, terms J&K Assembly session ‘unfortunate’

30 Sep 2026 | 7:37 PM

Srinagar, Sept 30 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of “sabotaging” the demand for restoration of statehood by linking it with the pre-1953 position and restoration of Article 370, while terming the just-concluded Autumn Session “unfortunate” for the people of J&K.

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J&K Speaker directs government to finalise car policy within 15 days

30 Sep 2026 | 7:29 PM

Srinagar, Sept 30 (UNI) Taking serious note of the prolonged delay in finalising the new Car Policy, Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather Wednesday directed the government to ensure that the policy is finalised and notified within 15 days.

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Himachal Congress leader Pratibha Singh raises concerns over SIR, alleges threat to electoral system

30 Sep 2026 | 7:28 PM

Shimla, Sep 30 (UNI) All India Congress Working Committee member and former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Pratibha Singh alleged that the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reported differences within the Election Commission had raised serious concerns over the country’s electoral system.

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Bengal: Rejinagar bypoll campaign gathers pace as parties step up outreach

30 Sep 2026 | 7:24 PM

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) Campaigning for the October 6 by-election to the Rejinagar Assembly constituency intensified on Wednesday, with political parties stepping up public meetings, roadshows and booth-level mobilisation.

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Janata Jodo campaign: Hariprasad flags voter-roll manipulation

30 Sep 2026 | 7:21 PM

Shivamogga, Sept 30 (UNI) KPCC president BK Hariprasad on Wednesday alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Karnataka and called for a united fight to protect voting rights, the Constitution and democratic institutions.

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Nashik Municipal Corporation orders closure of slaughterhouses on Gandhi Jayanti

30 Sep 2026 | 7:18 PM

Nashik, Sep 30 (UNI) The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has ordered the closure of all slaughterhouses within its jurisdiction on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti. The civic body has warned of legal action against anyone found slaughtering animals on the day.
The decision comes amid demands from various Hindu organisations and community members across Maharashtra for the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops during religious festivals and significant occasions.

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Telangana Govt launches ‘Khelo Telangana’ fitness movement

30 Sep 2026 | 7:12 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (UNI) The Telangana government has launched the ‘Khelo Telangana’ programme to promote fitness and healthy lifestyles among people across the state.

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22 companies to invest Rs 695.18 cr in dairy sector in UP; provide employment to 2,500 youth

30 Sep 2026 | 7:11 PM

Lucknow, Sep 30 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS-2026) has brought significant employment opportunities for the youth. Through proposals received at the trade show, 22 dairy companies will invest ₹695.18 crore in the state, which will help provide employment and jobs to over 2,500 youth.

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Khandu discusses Siang water security with CBOs amid SUMP opposition

30 Sep 2026 | 7:10 PM

Itanagar, Sep 30 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday held an interaction with representatives of community-based organisations (CBOs), government officials and other stakeholders from across the Siang Valley amid continuing opposition from sections of the indigenous Adi community to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) and the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) activities.

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Haryana CM Saini welcomes Rabi MSP hike, says it will boost farm returns, diversification

30 Sep 2026 | 6:59 PM

Chandigarh, Sept 30 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday welcomed the Centre's decision to increase Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops for the 2027-28 marketing season, saying higher support prices would improve returns to farmers and give a fresh impetus to crop diversification.

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Rs 657-crore IDFC Bank fraud: ED traces cash transfers via jewellers, raids 14 sites

30 Sep 2026 | 6:56 PM

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Sept 30 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered what it alleges was a money-laundering route in which public funds siphoned off in the IDFC First Bank-AU Small Finance Bank fraud were channelled through jewellers’ accounts as purported business transactions and corresponding amounts returned in cash after deduction of commission, officials said.

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