New Delhi, Oct 30 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the eve of his 151st birth anniversary, recalling his pivotal role in India''s freedom struggle and the integration of more than 550 princely states into the Indian Union. .
Washington, Oct 30 (UNI) Government corruption has emerged as a major concern for American voters ahead of the US midterm elections, with nearly nine in 10 saying elected officials use their public office to advance their own financial interests or those of their donors, according to an exclusive Harris Poll for The Guardian.
Moscow, Oct 30 (UNI) Russia, the US and Ukraine have agreed to resume trilateral negotiations on a settlement to the war, with no European countries included in the agreed format, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov said.
Hyderabad, Oct 30 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has said the Telangana government is pursuing a well-planned strategy to transform the State into a USD 3-trillion economy by 2047, with a focus on improving the quality of life of every family through employment, education, healthcare and livelihood security.
Srinagar, Oct 30 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has struck down water usage charges imposed on hydropower projects, ruling that the erstwhile state legislature lacked the power to tax electricity generation.
New Delhi, Oct 29 (UNI) The Delhi Police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh''s Mathura for allegedly running an illegal SIM procurement and e-SIM supply network that may have facilitated cyber frauds worth around Rs 2.64 crore, with investigators suspecting that more than 3,000 SIMs were activated over the past year.
Dimapur, Oct 29 (UNI) The Dimapur police commissionerate has regulated the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season, urging residents to celebrate festivals in an eco-friendly and responsible manner.
Lucknow, Oct 29 (UNI) In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh ATS has arrested a 24-year-old man from Kanpur city for creating fake email IDs, selling them to people outside the country, and sending threatening emails. Investigations have revealed that these email IDs were used to threaten to bomb schools and important establishments in Noida, Delhi-NCR, Gurugram, and Mumbai.
Dimapur, Oct 29 (UNI) Consul at the Consulate General of the United States of America in Kolkata, Noah Hogan, paid a courtesy visit to Kohima deputy commissioner B Henok Buchem.
Gurugram, Oct 29 (UNI) Gurugram Police have arrested a 25-year-old man and apprehended his 15-year-old accomplice for allegedly extorting money from a liquor vend owner using a virtual foreign mobile number, exposing a scheme that allegedly used internet-based technology to conceal the caller’s identity.
United Nations, Oct. 29 (UNI) The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution calling for an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba, with 130 countries voting in favor, 17 opposing and 25 abstaining.
Miami, Oct 29 (UNI) Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has declared himself the country’s rightful leader after arriving in the US, following his defeat by incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday’s presidential run-off.
Patna, Oct 29 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Thursday said the effective use of modern technology, scientific research and innovation could accelerate the state''s development and make governance more transparent, efficient and citizen-centric.
Washington, Oct 29 (UNI) The Pentagon’s top military planning officer is the latest official to have been ousted under US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump weighs potential new strikes against Iran.
Rome, Oct 28 (UNI) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has reportedly postponed a major new military aid package for Ukraine until after the US midterm elections on November 3, as opposition to further weapons deliveries grows within her governing coalition.
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Bengaluru, Oct 28 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said the Congress would undertake a detailed review of its performance in the Legislative Council elections and initiate corrective measures after the BJP-JD(S) alliance swept all four seats, admitting that the results had fallen short of the ruling party''s expectations.
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday directed civic authorities to enforce mandatory use of treated wastewater for non-potable purposes across Greater Hyderabad from November 1 to conserve freshwater resources and meet the city''s growing water demand.
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) The Telangana Tourism Department is reaching out to investors, business leaders and members of the Indian diaspora in the United States to promote the State’s tourism potential ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026 in December.
New Delhi, Oct 28 (UNI) India on Wednesday reviewed its defence partnerships with the United States and Japan, with discussions focusing on military technology, information sharing, co-production, maritime security, naval shipbuilding and stronger defence industrial collaboration, alongside a renewed commitment to combating terrorism.
Washington, Oct 28 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said Iran wanted to reach a deal with Washington but suggested Tehran has adopted delaying tactics and negotiations, possibly until the US midterm elections, adding that he would decide when to end the conflict.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 28 (UNI) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) seized 8,295 bottles of packaged drinking water and 500 labels bearing the ISI mark from a unit in Kusupur area in Odisha’s Puri district for allegedly using the mark without a valid licence.
Hyderabad, Oct 28 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to ensure the effective utilisation of treated wastewater from Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) for non-potable purposes across Hyderabad and other areas, with the measures to come into effect from November 1.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28 (UNI) The Kerala Food Safety Department has suspended the licences of 32 establishments and destroyed 568 litres of substandard used cooking oil and 7,000 fried snacks prepared under unhygienic conditions during a statewide inspection drive under Operation Thelim 2.0.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28 (UNI) The Kerala Police Cyber Wing has urged the public to remain vigilant against cyber fraud involving fake pop-up messages on mobile phones, warning that a single click could lead to the loss of money and personal information.
Pyongyang, Oct 27 (UNI) The North Korean troops deployed to support Russia in its war against Ukraine are gaining valuable battlefield experience as drones, robotics and other technologies continue to reshape realities of modern warfare.
Faridabad, Oct 27 (UNI) Faridabad Police have recovered 30 missing mobile phones worth more than Rs 9 lakh through digital tracking and technical investigation, returning the devices to their rightful owners.
Bengaluru, Oct 27 (UNI) Matiks, a social gaming platform focused on mind sports, has raised USD 10 million in a Pre-Series A funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from entrepreneur Ronnie Screwvala and existing investors, the company said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Oct 26 (UNI) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday called on BRICS parliaments to ensure that technological advancement, including the growing use of artificial intelligence, remained ethical, transparent and accountable, stressing that human oversight must remain paramount as digital innovations reshape governance and legislative processes.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (UNI) The Odisha government has warned of legal action against those spreading false and speculative cyclone forecasts, cautioning that unverified warnings could trigger public panic, disrupt economic activities and hamper disaster preparedness.
Chandigarh, Oct 26 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced a grant of Rs 31 lakh for a Valmiki students’ hostel in Hisar and released an additional Rs 7.30 crore for dharamshalas at the state-level Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti celebrations.
Tehran, Oct 25 (UNI) Iran''s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for efforts to secure compensation for damage caused by US-Israeli attacks, as US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of renewed military action against Tehran.
Tehran, Oct 25 (UNI) Iran''s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Sunday warned that any violation of Iran''s territorial integrity would trigger a response "beyond the enemy''s imagination", declaring that threats of an all-out war or assassination would not force Tehran to abandon its rights and interests.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (UNI) Neha Bora, president of the All India Students'' Association, on Saturday said that she is not going to sign a peace bond before a Special Executive Magistrate, and has questioned as to whose peace she has been asked to keep, claiming that such steps are being used to silence democratic protests. .
Tehran, Oct 24 (UNI) Iran has drawn up plans to target undersea communications cables in the Persian Gulf if the US and Israel launch fresh attacks, Iranian security officials have warned, raising concerns over potential disruptions to internet connectivity and financial services across the region.
New Delhi, Oct 23 (UNI) The encroachments near the Zakhira flyover, and the road leading to Kirti Nagar have been removed following Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma''s orders.
Neeraj BaliPanchkula, Oct 23 (UNI) Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij on Friday appealed to striking electricity employees to end their agitation and resume duty, saying the state government was ready to discuss all possible options to resolve the dispute, including invoking Section 108 of the Electricity Act, 2003.
Mumbai, Oct 22 (UNI) union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, and Chemicals and Fertilisers JP Nadda on Thursday said while the chemicals and petrochemicals sector has entered the most conducive environment with a market size of 220 billion US dollars, the ambition is to cross 1 trillion dollars by 2040, and 1.6 trillion by 2047.
Mumbai, Oct 22 (UNI) The Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) and the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the proposed use of around 6.17 crore metric tonnes of fly ash in infrastructure projects in eastern Maharashtra between January 2027 and December 2028.
Tehran, Oct 22 (UNI) Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei has warned the United States that any military action against Tehran would come at a cost, saying Iran has not yet deployed all its capabilities and is prepared to intensify its response if the conflict continues.
Mumbai, Oct 22 (UNI) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman & Managing Director Mukesh Ambani, along with his younger son and RIL Executive Director Anant Ambani, welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Jamnagar petroleum refinery complex.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (UNI) The union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued an advisory to private satellite television channels against sensational crime coverage, inflammatory content during live debates and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that could compromise news accuracy, warning that violations of the statutory Programme Code may invite legal action.
Mumbai, Oct 21 (UNI) Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman & Managing Director Mukesh Ambani along with his younger son, RIL Executive Director Anant Ambani, welcomed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at the Jamnagar petroleum refinery complex on Wednesday, according to an official statement issued late Wednesday night. .
St Petersburg, Oct 21 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed “in principle” to resume US-mediated peace talks with Ukraine after November 10, his Foreign Affairs Adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters following a meeting in St. Petersburg between Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff.
Jerusalem/Washington, Oct 21 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly planned to launch fresh strikes against Iran earlier this month, but was stopped by US President Donald Trump who opposed restarting the war before the US midterm elections, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Tehran/Washington, Oct 21 (UNI) Iran on Wednesday warned that any military attack against the country will trigger a response of equal or greater force, as tensions with the United States still exist over the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security, and Tehran''s nuclear programme.
Vijayawada, Oct 21 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 3.1 kg of Foreign Origin gold, US dollars and Euros worth Rs 5.84 crore here and arrested five persons.
Hisar, Oct 21 (UNI) Hisar Police have announced a strict crackdown on hookah use at tea stalls and eateries near schools and colleges, with Superintendent of Police Siddhant Jain directing police station officials to monitor such establishments and take legal action against violators.
Moscow, Oct 21 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States and Israel do not plan to attack Tehran before the US midterm elections in early November, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said.
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a trilateral meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Mumbai today, during which the three sides held talks on energy, connectivity and contemporary developments.
Mumbai/New Delhi, Oct 20 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US and India are "very, very close" to wrapping up the bilateral trade deal, as he held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai on deepening cooperation in trade, defence, technology and energy security, and regional developments.