Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) More than one crore lamps were lit across all 30 districts of Odisha on Thursday as part of the state-wide ‘Ashirbadara Deepa’ (Lamps of Blessings) programme organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Abhishek Sharma unleashed a breathtaking assault on Afghanistan, smashing a record-equalling 30-ball T20I hundred as India posted a mammoth 221 for seven in the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday.
Dhaka, Sep 17 (UNI) With Bangladesh in the grip of a measles outbreak, two more children died from measles-like symptoms within 24 hours on Wednesday, taking the country''s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,046, reports Business Standard BD.
Hazaribagh, Sep 17 (UNI) Two athletes from Hazaribagh, Prithvi Oraon and Anokhi Kumari, have been selected for the national camp for the Under-17 School Athletics Championship scheduled to begin in Goa on October 5.
Mumbai, Sep 17 (UNI) In a statewide festive-season crackdown, the Food and Drug Administration, Maharashtra seized milk and dairy products worth Rs 7.38 lakh and gutka worth Rs 12.10 lakh in Nagpur, arresting three persons, while suspending licences of 14 hotels and restaurants including seven in Mumbai.
Bengaluru, Sep 17 (UNI) Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him a long and healthy life and hoping that he would continue to lead the country with dedication and wisdom.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Jindal Global Business School (JGBS) of O P Jindal Global University has entered the QS Global MBA Rankings 2027 for the first time, securing a position in the 171–180 global band, the university said.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will organise a two-day World Tourism Day celebration at Baansera, its bamboo-themed public space along the Yamuna at Sarai Kale Khan, on September 26 and 27, showcasing India’s diverse traditions in art, crafts, cuisine, music and culture.
Bengaluru, Sept 17 (UNI) A former hotel worker from a farmer’s family in Maharashtra has gone from joining the Indian Army and completing the gruelling Para Commando training to finishing the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France, in just three years after taking up cycling.
Panchkula, Sep 17 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the expansion of the Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana to include families with annual incomes up to Rs 1.80 lakh. This extension will provide Rs 2,100 monthly support to an additional 17 lakh women and release Rs 48.91 crore in benefits for nearly 65,000 workers.
Kochi, Sept 17 (UNI) Kader Attia, curator of the seventh edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), has begun site visits and conversations in Kochi as part of his research for the international contemporary art exhibition, with his curatorial proposition scheduled to be unveiled in Mumbai on November 14.
Varanasi, Sep 17 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s legacy would include “liberating” the country from Naxalism, removing Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, lifting millions out of poverty, ensuring greater participation of women in Parliament and giving wings to the aspirations of the youth.
Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) More than 72,000 NCC cadets volunteered for a range of duties during Operation Sindoor, supporting Civil Defence and helping maintain essential services, while the National Cadet Corps simultaneously stepped-up training in emerging technologies such as drones and cyber security, according to the Ministry of Defence’s Annual Report 2025-26.
By Manoj BhadraLucknow, Sep17 (UNI) Training of Master Trainers for the second phase of Census-2027 has commenced in Uttar Pradesh after the Centre rescheduled the population enumeration exercise in the state in view of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 17 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday said his government is committed to ensuring adequate availability of blood in the state, as a mega donation camp organised here to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday set a target of collecting more than 6,500 units.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) From individuals lighting an ‘Ashirwad ka Diya’ to top NDA leaders flagging off bike rallies and performing ‘havan, pujans’ to some impromptu celebration at an official event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 76th birthday on Thursday saw the country celebrating his 25 years in public office.
Raichur, Sept 17 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Ajay Dharam Singh on Thursday questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi had not retired from politics after turning 76, invoking the BJP''s earlier practice of senior leaders stepping aside after attaining 75 years.
Varanasi, Sep 17 (UNI) Young Brahmins from Kashi, his parliamentary constituency, performed a ''milk-ablution ceremony'' (Dugdhabhishek) while worshipping the river Ganga and reciting Vedic chants on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s 76th birthday, praying for his long and healthy life.
Mumbai, Sep 17 (UNI) Mumbai’s seven lakes, the main reservoirs supplying drinking water to the city, continued to maintain a strong reserve after the monsoon, with their combined useful water stock at 97.55 per cent as of 0600 hours on Thursday.
Bengaluru, Sept 17 (UNI) Switzerland-based Life Sciences consulting and technology firm Tenthpin is set to more than double its India workforce from around 175 to nearly 400 employees within the next 18 to 24 months, with Bengaluru expected to account for 60 to 70 per cent of the company''s future growth in the country.
Srinagar, Sep 17 (UNI) Peoples Conference chairman and MLA Sajad Lone on Thursday questioned the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Secretariat over the status of his resolution seeking a discussion on the alleged rigging of the 1987 Assembly elections, accusing it of withholding information on what he described as a watershed event in the history of Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has increased the hallmarking fee for gold jewellery and other gold articles from Rs 45 to Rs 75 per article, a move that comes just ahead of the festive buying season. The revised charges have taken effect immediately following the notification of the BIS (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, dated September 14.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday on Thursday unfolded not merely as a domestic political occasion but as a distinctly international moment, with world leaders, ambassadors and foreign diplomatic missions sending messages that underscored the breadth of India’s engagement with the world and the personal diplomatic equations built up by the Prime Minister over more than a decade at the helm of the country.
Hyderabad, Sep 17 (UNI) The union Ministry of Culture on Thursday organised the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in a grand manner at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, commemorating the integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State with the Indian union on September 17, 1948.
Manoj Bhadra Lucknow, Sep 17 (UNI) After the Centre rescheduled the second phase of Population Enumeration of Census-2027 in Uttar Pradesh due to the upcoming Assembly polls, the training programme for master trainers has commenced.
Kolkata, Sept 17 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the BJP launched its month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ across the state and the country to mark the Prime Minister’s 76th birthday and 25 years of his public service.
Varanasi, Sep 17 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu, union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Choudhary, and union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan, along with other Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and offered prayers on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s 76th birthday.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress president and LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him good health and a long life.
Lucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to expand the ‘Bharat Taxi’ service, already operational in Lucknow and Kanpur, to other districts and eventually all 75 districts to improve travel facilities for residents.
Mumbai, Sep 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra government and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) have signed a historic agreement for setting up one of the country''s largest greenfield shipbuilding projects at Dighi, in Raigad district, with an estimated investment of around Rs 27,000 crore.
Changchun, Sep 16 (UNI) The Changchun 2027 Winter Universiade will serve as a bridge connecting the world and create lasting memories for young people globally, Matthias Remund, secretary-general and CEO of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), said during the recent Heads of Delegation meeting in Changchun.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (UNI) Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 25-foot-long sand-art installation at Puri Beach to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday and celebrate the theme of “25 Years of Seva to the Nation.”Titled “Aashirwad Ka Diya – 25 Years of Seva – Happy Birthday Modi Ji,” the elaborate installation features 2,500 diyas, creating a striking display of light, blessings and good wishes.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 16 (UNI) East Coast Railway (ECoR) has become the first Railway Zone in the country to cross the 100 million tonnes (MT) mark in freight unloading during the current financial year 2026-27, achieving the milestone 17 days ahead of the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) With the 2027 ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia less than a year away, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to maintain consistency in selection and give a settled group of players enough game time ahead of the marquee tournament.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) The fifth edition of the Women''s Premier League (WPL) will be held from January 14 to February 7, 2027, the BCCI announced on Wednesday.
By Vidya Shankar RaiLucknow, Sep 16 (UNI) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is gaining momentum in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections after union Home Minister Amit Shah said the BJP-led NDA would seek to implement the code in all 21 NDA-ruled states ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.
New Delhi, Sept 16 (UNI) Asian Games 2026 medallist boxers will get an automatic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, which will serve as the first qualifying event for the quadrennial Games.
Chandigarh, Sep 16 (UNI) Punjab Police have arrested four people and seized 27 kg of heroin and a foreign-made pistol after breaking up an alleged cross-border narcotics and arms smuggling module, the state''s Director General of Police said on Wednesday.
Agartala, Sep 16 (UNI) A deployment of at least 74 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), alongside the Tripura Police and the Tripura State Rifles (TSR), has been decided by the State Election Commission (SEC) for the upcoming Village Committee elections in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC), set for September 28.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has notified revised hallmarking fees under the Bureau of Indian Standards (Hallmarking) Amendment Regulations, 2026, raising the hallmarking charge for gold articles payable by jewellers to recognised Assaying and Hallmarking Centres to Rs 75 per article, while the fee for silver articles has been retained at Rs 35 per article.
Kaithal, Sep 15 (UNI) Haryana''s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Krishan Kumar Bedi, today announced that a "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s 25 years of service and his resolve for a developed India will be launched.
Chandigarh, Sept 15 (UNI) With just 15 days left to meet the September 30 deadline, Haryana is expediting the installation of 775 Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras at petrol pumps across four NCR districts, with fuel supply to Haryana-registered End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) set to be stopped from October 1, Transport Minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Sept 15 (UNI) Jagadhari in Haryana''s Yamunanagar district recorded 92 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours, while rain activity is forecast to continue over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab over the next two days, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre, New Delhi. .
Vijayawada, Sep 15 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials to complete the construction of 5.52 lakh houses by March 2027 for the houseless poor.
Chandigarh, Sep 15 (UNI) A consumer commission in Haryana has ordered a travel agent and an insurance company to compensate a 70-year-old man after finding fault with an incomplete airfare refund and the rejection of his travel insurance claim following the cancellation of a flight from Chandigarh.
Lucknow, Sep 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Tourism has begun preparations to take the approved projects to the ground following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s approval for the Department’s action plan for 2026- 27, said state Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh today He directed officials to complete estimates and other required processes at the earliest so that foundation stone ceremonies can begin during upcoming Dussehra festival.
Karimnagar, Sep 15 (UNI) union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Tuesday announced a month-long nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan – Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva’ from September 17 to October 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life.
Hyderabad, Sept 15 (UNI) Swiggy on Tuesday launched a dedicated 24x7 helpline and an in-app channel to enable customers to report food safety-related concerns with their orders.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has conducted its fourth and fifth rounds of stakeholder consultations on the Master Plan for Delhi 2047 (MPD 2047), with discussions focusing on the redevelopment of ageing group housing societies, structural safety, promotion of industry and greater private-sector participation in the capital''s development.
Patna, Sept 15 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Tuesday enabled transfer of Rs 579.23 crore in ex-gratia relief to the bank accounts of 8,27,472 flood-affected families across the state through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ahead of union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s proposed visit.
New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Indian equity benchmarks reversed their early gains on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and weak global cues triggered selling pressure across the market.
By Sourav Shekhar New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) today set the stage for its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO), fixing the price band at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 per equity share, with the issue scheduled to open for subscription on September 17.
Hyderabad, Sep 15 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Tuesday reviewed arrangements for Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan’s visit to Hyderabad on September 17 to attend the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations organised by the Central Government.
Geneva, Sept 15 (UNI) More than 137,000 school-aged children in Yemen are facing major disruptions to their education as renewed fighting forces families from their homes, the United Nations children''s agency UNICEF said on Monday.
Varanasi, Sep 15 (UNI) union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will flag off the ‘Seva Sankalp Bike Yatra’ from Kashi to Vadnagar on September 17 as part of the BJP’s month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life.
Panchkula, Sept 15 (UNI) Haryana and Punjab are likely to see a spell of heavy rain over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy rainfall and thunderstorms across the two states from September 15 to 17.
Panchkula, Sep 14 (UNI) Haryana Police has prepared a database of 45,207 active criminals and verified the current status of 26,026 of them, or 57.57 per cent, as part of an intelligence-based crime monitoring exercise aimed at identifying active offenders, tracking their networks and enabling preventive action before crimes occur.
Raipur, Sept 14 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has called upon people across the state to make the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan a mass exercise in public service, urging them to take up cleanliness, environmental protection and welfare activities in their own neighbourhoods.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) The Delhi government will organise a month-long public service campaign from September 17 to October 17, with departments set to hold health, welfare, cleanliness, plantation and citizen-service programmes across the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
Lucknow, Sep 14 (UNI) In a shot in the arm for the Samajwadi Party ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Farmers'' leaders from Western Uttar Pradesh called on party national president Akhilesh Yadav and pledged their support on Sunday.
Aizawl, Sept 14 (UNI) The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), Mizoram''s apex students'' body, on Monday announced that petrol pumps in Mizoram allegedly operated by non-Mizos, or employing non-Mizo operators, would face closure from September 17, escalating its ongoing confrontation with the All Mizoram Petroleum Dealers Association (AMPEDA).
Ravi SarafNew Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Speculation over major organizational changes in the Congress in Uttar Pradesh has intensified ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Discussions about a possible reshuffle within the party have gained momentum following a recent meeting between Uttar Pradesh Congress in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan’s visit to New Zealand has further strengthened maritime cooperation between the Indian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy, with the two sides discussing enhanced operational engagement, maritime information exchange and plans for a maiden bilateral naval exercise in 2027.
Jerusalem, Sep 14 (UNI) Former IDF chief of staff Dan Halutz has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of concealing warnings ahead of the deadly October 7, 2023 Hamas attack and said the latter should bear ultimate responsibility for the deadly security failure.
Hyderabad, Sept 14 (UNI) The Bhagyanagar Ganesh Utsav Samithi (BGUS) on Monday called upon Ganesh mandapam organisers across Bhagyanagar to participate in a collective singing of “Vande Mataram” and flag hoisting on September 17.
Mohali, Sep 14 (UNI) The dates for the much-anticipated Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 were officially announced on Monday by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, here.
Itanagar, Sep 14 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Kaling Moyong has announced that the party will organise a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across the state from September 17-October 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and commemorate his 25 years of uninterrupted public service as a constitutional head.
Kolkata, Sep 14 (UNI) A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after Cooch Behar MP Jagadishchandra Basunia claimed that 17 of the 20 NCPI MPs are set to join the BJP before or after Durga Puja.
Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Pakistan''s latest Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Red Book of most-wanted terrorists has raised fresh questions over Islamabad''s handling of terror operatives, with the inclusion of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and several suspects linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks coming under scrutiny.
Chennai, Sep 14 (UNI) Officials of the Chennai Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) have seized 2.7 kg of hydroponic ganja (Marijuana) valued at Rs.97 lakhs in the illicit market, from a passenger who arrived from Dubai and arrested him at the Anna International airport here on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, with the three-day event bringing together major global and Indian semiconductor and electronics companies, policymakers, investors, researchers and start-ups, an official government release said on Monday.
Panchkula, Sep 14 (UNI) The Haryana government has invited landowners and land aggregators to submit offers through the e-Bhoomi portal for procurement of 47,000 acres in 27 towns under the fourth phase of its land procurement programme, according to a notification issued by the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).
Panchkula, Sept 14 (UNI) Isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab during September 14-17, with rain activity expected to become fairly widespread over the region during September 16-17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
Washington, Sept 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US entrepreneur Elon Musk believes that his company SpaceX will launch artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 into orbit as early as next year.
Windhoek, Sep 13 (UNI) South Africa wrapped up the series against Namibia with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at the Namibia Cricket Ground, completing a 3-0 sweep in the first-ever bilateral ODI series between the two teams.
Tirupati, Sept 13 (UNI) A Bengaluru-based couple donated a pair of diamond-studded earrings worth ₹3.78 lakh to TTD-run Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor near here.
New Delhi, Sept 13 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s political journey, leadership and public life will come under the spotlight with the release of "Modi Katha", a new book by noted author Dr Harish Chandra Burnwal, in the national capital on September 17, coinciding with the Prime Minister''s birthday.
Shimla, September 13 (UNI) As many as 15,751 cases were disposed of and more than Rs 25.59 crore recovered during the National Lok Adalat held across judicial complexes in Shimla district.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Delhi''s Excise Department registered 725 FIRs and arrested 730 people for allegedly selling or transporting illegal liquor between April and August this year, more than double the cases recorded during the corresponding period last year, said officials from the Chief Minister''s Office on Sunday.
Chengdu (China), Sept 13 (UNI) Fifteen-year-old Tanvi Patri secured the girls'' singles U17 title .
Banjarmasin (Indonesia), Sep 13 (UNI) At least six people have died and 130 remain missing after an Indonesian passenger ferry sank in the Java Sea following bad weather, while 107 people have been rescued, the country''s search and rescue agency said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) India emerged as Russia’s largest source of imported oil products in August, as repeated Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries disrupted domestic fuel production and pushed Moscow to source gasoline from overseas.
Mumbai, Sep 13 (UNI) Heavy overnight showers lashed Mumbai and its adjoining suburbs, with several areas recording more than 100 mm of rainfall in a nine-hour period ending at 10 am on Sunday, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Nashik, Sep 13 (UNI) A sweet shop in Nashik has added a touch of luxury to this year''s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations by introducing modaks covered with a layer of 24-carat gold, priced at Rs 27,000 per kilogram.
New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab through Sept. 17, with rain activity expected to increase from Sept. 16.
Panchkula, Sep 12 (UNI) Haryana Police has fined 142 motorists a total of Rs 7.15 lakh in Gurugram during a month-long crackdown on the use of mobile phones while driving, officials said.
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Panchkula, Sep 12 (UNI) A museum chronicling the 1857 uprising and the sacrifices of its lesser-known freedom fighters is nearing completion at the First War of Independence Martyrs’ Memorial being built along the Ambala-Delhi National Highway in Ambala Cantonment, Haryana Minister Anil Vij said on Saturday.
Lucknow, Sep 12 (UNI) Amidst efforts to establish Uttar Pradesh as a major hub for industrial development, investment, and exports under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state''s exports to BRICS and its partner nations highlight its economic potential.
Patna, Sep 12 (UNI) The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Saturday, with 47.92 lakh people in15 districts affected, even as relief and rescue operations continued on a war footing.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 12 (UNI) The BJP will begin an outreach across Punjab on September 17, Prime Minister Modi''s birthday, sending workers into villages and households through welfare camps, blood donation drives and other programmes as the party seeks to expand its support ahead of the 2027 Assembly election.
Hyderabad, Sep 12 (UNI) Telangana DGP C V Anand on Saturday said the Young India Police School (YIPS) would expand its capacity to around 700-720 students next year after completion of its new building.
New Delhi, Sep 12 (UNI) Nepal booked their place in next year’s Asia Cup after beating the United Arab Emirates by 44 runs in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.
Panchkula, Sept 12 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved a major road infrastructure plan involving ring roads, bypasses and national highway links outside cities and towns with a population of more than one lakh, with the projects expected to cost around Rs 9,700 crore.
Hyderabad, Sep 12 (UNI) Telangana Roads, Buildings and Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Saturday said the Nagpur–Mancherial–Warangal–Khammam–Vijayawada Greenfield Highway would be completed and opened to the public by December 31, 2027.
Mumbai, Sep 12 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, has busted an organised gold-smuggling syndicate operating through the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and arrested five persons, including two transit passengers and airport employees.
Jaipur, Sep 11 (UNI) An estimated 70.01 per cent of 87,60,884 electorates exercised their franchise in 147 civic bodies, including 6 municipal corporations, in the second phase of the urban bodies elections in Rajasthan today, locking electoral fate of 18,266 contestants in EVMs.
Panchkula, Sep 11 (UNI) Haryana''s Safai Karamcharis on Friday called off their more than month-long strike after the state government reached an agreement with their union on a series of key demands, including enhanced insurance cover, risk allowance, wage revision, health benefits and recruitment against vacant posts. The 37-day-long strike was called off after representatives of the Safai Karamchari union met Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.
Lucknow, Sep 11 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party has begun putting its organization into election mode in preparation for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 11 (UNI) Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Friday urged women beneficiaries across the state to light a lamp on the evening of September 17 under the ‘Aashirbad Ka Diya’ initiative, describing it as a symbol of women’s empowerment, gratitude and their aspirations for a developed Odisha and India.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Maharashtra has intensified its crackdown on food establishments across the state, conducting 12,083 inspections during the three-month period from June to August 2026.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) The Telangana government on Friday released Rs 179.90 crore towards long-pending overseas scholarship funds, benefiting 3,008 students from SC, ST, BC and Minority communities pursuing higher education abroad.
Bengaluru, Sept 11 (UNI) With the deadline for hearings under Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ending on Saturday, the exercise has brought into focus the responsibility of both voters and the election machinery in ensuring that eligible names remain on the rolls.
Chandigarh, Sep 11 (UNI) The Haryana Government has notified the admission procedure for ANM, GNM and Multi-Purpose Health Worker (Male) [MPHW(M)] diploma courses in government and private institutions for the academic session 2026-27. Admissions will be conducted through centralised online counselling based on Class 12 merit.
Hyderabad, Sep 11 (UNI) Telangana BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Friday urged the Centre to ensure accurate enumeration of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the Census-2027, saying reliable data was essential for evidence-based social justice and effective welfare policies.
Panchkula, Sep 11 (UNI) Haryana Police''s Special Task Force (STF) has brought 27 wanted gangsters and criminals back to India through deportation and extradition, and secured the detention of 12 more fugitives abroad, intensifying its crackdown on organised crime networks operating from foreign soil, according to a press note issued by Haryana Police headquarters on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) The two-day BRICS Bharat Innovates (BBI) Exposition, showcasing India’s deep-tech innovations and startups, began at Bharat Mandapam as part of the 18th BRICS Summit being hosted under India’s chairship.
Srinagar, Sept 11 (UNI) Ladakh’s challenging high-altitude terrain witnessed a test of endurance as 477 ultra-runners participated in the 122-km ‘Silk Route Ultra’ and 72-km Khardung La Challenge, organised as part of the 13th Ladakh Marathon this year.
New Delhi, Sep 11 (UNI) The much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) is set to hit the primary market, with the exchange fixing the price band at Rs 1,700-1,785 per share. At the upper end of the price range, retail investors will need a minimum of Rs 14,280 to apply for one lot.
Mumbai, Sep 11 (UNI) The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) has ordered 570 employees working in ministerial establishments temporarily to return to their respective parent departments, in a move aimed at enforcing prescribed staff limits in ministers’ offices.
Panchkula, Sep 11 (UNI) A court in Gurugram has convicted a 28-year-old man in a case involving the rape and abduction of a 17-year-old girl, sentencing him to 20 years’ imprisonment, according to a press release issued by a Haryana Police official.
Chennai, Sep 11 (UNI) The flight acceptance Hot Test of cryogenic engine, the upper third stage of LVM3 rocket to be used for the Gaganayaan mission, was successfully tested, ISRO said later on Thrusday.
Lucknow, Sep 10 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh government and state organisations will jointly celebrate the completion of PM Narendra Modi’s 25 years of continuous service.
Jaipur, Sep 10 (UNI) As many as 147 civic bodies, including the six municipal corporations of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Kota and Pali, will go to polls in the second phase of the municipal elections in Rajasthan on Friday. The polling will be held at 9,758 polling booths in 4,852 municipal wards spread across 41 districts of the state.
Chennai, Sep 10 (UNI) The flight acceptance Hot Test of cryogenic engine, the upper third stage of LVM3 rocket to be used for the Gaganayaan mission, was successfully tested, ISRO said on Thrusday.
Imphal, Sep 10 (UNI) The Manipur Cabinet on Thursday cleared a series of decisions concerning police recruitment and infrastructure development, chief among them the filling up of a large number of long-pending vacancies in the state police force and land acquisition for a key approach road linked to Khongsang Railway Station. .
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (UNI) Odisha attracted investment intents with a combined potential of Rs 8,417 crore and an employment potential of 14,310 jobs on the second day of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s UAE visit, as the state stepped up its engagement with investors, industry leaders and business institutions in Dubai.
Kathmandu, Sep 10 (UNI) The Nepal government estimates that over NPR723.31 billion ($4.74 billion) will be needed to recover from the damages suffered in the wake of the devastating floods in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa on August 26.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a “warm and productive conversation” with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and reaffirmed New Delhi’s commitment to further strengthening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership as the two countries commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Hyderabad, Sep 10 (UNI) Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Thursday directed officials to make elaborate arrangements for the Praja Palana Dinotsavam (People''s Governance Day) to be celebrated at the Public Gardens in Nampally on September 17.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Sep 10 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will hoist the national flag at the main government function to mark Marathwada Liberation Day here on September 17, Social Justice Minister and district Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat said today.
Srinagar, Sep 10 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to deliberate and reach consensus on around 8-10 key issues concerning the proposed political architecture of Ladakh before the drafting of a constitutional amendment under Article 371.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Small-cap mutual funds remained the biggest draw among equity fund categories in August, attracting nearly Rs 8,000 crore as investors continued to favour the segment despite fluctuations in overall equity flows.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 10 (UNI) Odisha Police, in collaboration with the Women and Child Development Department, has traced and rescued 101 children, including 54 boys and 47 girls, from 17 states during a special drive launched under “Operation Anweshan”.
Agartala, Sept 10 (UNI) The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tripura has been deferred by the Election Commission of India (ECI) due to the upcoming general elections to the Village Committees under Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC).
Mumbai, Sep 10 (UNI) A magistrate court has granted bail to 72-year-old Amina Usman Dada, an accused in a property fraud case, after she allegedly failed to appear for 21 court hearings, while imposing stringent conditions, including a direction to attend every proceeding unless exempted by the court.
Vladivostok, Sept 10 (Sputnik/UNI) Pakistan is looking forward to a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2027, Pakistani Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi told Sputnik.
Jaipur, Sep 9 (UNI) An estimated 72.09 percent of the 5.75 million electorate exercised their franchise in the first phase of the Rajasthan civic body elections today.
Dharamshala, Sep 9 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania said the state government has strengthened basic facilities, including electricity, drinking water, roads and healthcare, in villages, and assured people that their demands for road and community hall would be addressed soon.
Srinagar, Sept 9 (UNI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) held talks in New Delhi on Wednesday on the contours of a "sui-generis model of governance" for Ladakh under Article 371 of the Constitution.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (UNI) Odisha is set to get a major rail-capacity boost with the Centre approving the Kharagpur-Jharsuguda (Bagdehi) fourth-line project as part of a Rs 10,783-crore package for three railway multi-tracking projects across five states. .
Srinagar, Sept 9 (UNI) Talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) were held in New Delhi on Wednesday, focusing on the broad contours of a “sui-generis model of governance” for Ladakh under Article 371 of the Constitution.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 9 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government is expediting the Rs 94.44-crore Akhanda Godavari Tourism Project ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams, Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said on Wednesday.
Vijayawada, Sep 9 (UNI) YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced that he will begin a statewide Padayatra in 2027 in September or October.
Shillong, Sep 9 (UNI) Meghalaya plans to expand its network of Health Sub Centres to 700 by March 2027, with 200 more health facilities scheduled to be completed by then, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday.
Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 9 (UNI) The Pushkar Singh Dhami government in Uttarakhand has shut down 107 madrasas for not seeking affiliation from the newly-constituted State Minority Education Authority (UMEA), which has been made mandatory.
Lucknow, Sep 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday marked a major industrial milestone as Crown Packaging India Pvt Ltd broke ground for its greenfield aluminium beverage can manufacturing facility at the Integrated Manufacturing & Logistics Cluster (IMLC), Unnao.
Varanasi, Sep 9 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that more than 70,000 Anganwadi centres in Kashi have been renovated. He inaugurated the Poshan Maah Abhiyan in Kashi, which he said, is the spiritual capital of Sanatan Dharma and the land of the world''s most popular politician, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved three multitracking projects of the Ministry of Railways at an estimated cost of Rs 10,783 crore, in a major capacity expansion push aimed at easing congestion and strengthening passenger and freight connectivity across five states.
Itanagar, Sept 9 (UNI) Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan on Wednesday called upon legislators of Arunachal Pradesh to uphold the highest traditions of democracy and place public service above electoral considerations, saying that the State''s progress is integral to India''s development and security.
Panchkula, Sept 9 (UNI) The Haryana Urban Local Bodies (ULB) department will hire at least 195 professionals in taxation and sanitation on contract for deployment across the state''s 87 municipalities and other departmental offices, according to a recruitment notice issued by the department.
Kendrapada, Sep 8 (UNI) A 17-year-old girl, who had been staying at a shelter home in Odisha’s Kendrapada district for nearly three years, was found to be four months pregnant after returning home, prompting police to detain two persons associated with the facility.
Lucknow, Sep 8 (UNI) Government doctors in Uttar Pradesh will now have the opportunity to serve through reappointment until the age of 70 after retirement.
New Delhi, Sept 8 (UNI) East Zone captain Ishan Kishan says he thrives under pressure, a mindset that helped him produce a stunning 270 in the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Monday.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (UNI) The Centre’s Rs 37,500-crore coal and lignite gasification scheme has drawn seven applications from five companies, signalling early interest in using domestic coal resources to produce products such as urea, syngas and synthetic natural gas.
Vidya Shankar RaiLucknow, Sep 8 (UNI) With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections just months away, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has shifted its organisational machinery into election mode, constituting new executive teams across the state’s six regions.
Hyderabad, Sep 8 (UNI) Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police arrested 47 persons from seven States in connection with 36 cybercrime cases during special operations in August 2026 and secured refunds of Rs 99.79 lakh to victims.
Chennai, Sep 8 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday adopted an unanimous resolution urging the union government to dispense with the ambiguous "Open-Column Method" for the upcoming Phase 2 of Census 2027 and pre-load official state and union lists of Backward Classes (BCs), Most Backward Classes (MBCs), and Denotified Communities (DNCs) directly into the census enumeration portal/application to accurately record data for these communities.
Parwinder SandhuNew Delhi, Sep 8 (UNI) For the first time in its history, India’s most cherished celebration of cinematic excellence is set to break away from the capital, carrying the honour and spirit of the "National Film Awards" to a new home.
Hyderabad, Sept 8 (UNI) Hyderabad City Cyber Crime Police arrested 47 persons from seven states in connection with 36 cybercrime cases during August 2026 and secured refunds of nearly Rs 99.79 lakh for victims, Cyber Crime police said on Tuesday.
Moqi, China, Sep 8 (UNI) Continuing their dominant run, Reigning champions Indian Women blanked Japan with a crushing 7-0 verdict to march into the quarterfinals of the Asian Junior Hockey tournament here on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (UNI) HDFC Bank has lowered its Marginal Cost of Funds-based Lending Rates (MCLR) by 5-10 basis points across all seven listed tenures, a move that could reduce borrowing costs for customers with loans linked to the benchmark.
Moqi, China, Sep 8 (UNI) Blunting the South Korean attack with a dominant show, title holders Indian Men, thanks to a three goal burst in three minutes in the closing stages of the fourth quater, cantered to a 7-3 win and inched closer to the semifinals from Group-A in the Asian Junior Hockey tournament here on Tuesday.
Lucknow, Sep 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh government will organise district-level distribution camps to provide eligible persons with disabilities with various types of assistive devices and prosthetic limbs permitted under different schemes from September 17.
(UNI SPECIAL)Vivek ShuklaNew Delhi, Sep 8 (UNI) The morning of 9 September 1947 was humid and strained. Independence was three weeks old. Partition was already tearing the capital apart. Gandhi had left Calcutta two nights earlier. To avoid the crowds at Howrah he was driven to Belur, a wayside station.
Bengaluru, Sept 8 (UNI) Karnataka has sharply curtailed the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, reducing the combined discharge from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) and Kabini reservoirs by nearly 57 per cent in a day, as rainfall and inflows in the upper Cauvery basin weakened.