New Delhi, Sep 17 (UNI) The Centre has amended the Passport Rules to provide that an ordinary 36-page passport for a child below 15 years will remain valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier. The Ministry of External Affairs notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 on September 15, exercising powers under Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967.
Chennai, Sep 17 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. returned to Chennai on Thursday morning after a week long official visit to the United Kingdom aimed at attracting investments and strengthening Tamil Nadu’s position as a global manufacturing and technology hub.
Panchkula, Sept 16 (UNI) Haryana Police, in a joint operation with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Delhi, have seized 2.337 kg of cocaine, 26 grams of amphetamine and 1.378 kg of suspected narcotic substance from a rented house in Faridabad and arrested three foreign nationals, a police spokesman said on Wednesday.
New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) New rules governing the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions have raised concerns among users over whether digital payments will become chargeable from October 15, 2026. However, the new framework does not impose any direct charges on consumers for making UPI payments.
Panchkula, Sep 16 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested a man accused of dragging a 15-year-old girl into a cotton field, gagging her and attempting to sexually assault her before threatening to kill her in Hisar district, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Sep 15 (UNI) Actor Rohit Saraf spent 15 months preparing for his role as revolutionary Sachindranath Sanyal in Nikkhil Advani’s period drama series ''The Revolutionaries'', undergoing an extensive physical training regimen to move beyond the urban, romantic roles he has previously been associated with.
Hyderabad, Sept 15 (UNI) Telangana Police shooters won 15 medals, including six gold, four silver and five bronze, at the recently held Telangana State and South Zone Shooting Championships-2026.
Mumbai, Sep 15 (UNI) In a major state-wide enforcement drive, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its crackdown on food safety violations, suspending licences of several establishments and seizing more than 4,138 kg of dairy products and sweets valued at Rs 15.58 lakh.
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New Delhi, Sep 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to celebrated Bengali writer and literary giant Saratchandra Chattopadhyay on his 150th birth anniversary, lauding his enduring contribution to Indian literature and his perceptive portrayal of 19th-century Indian society, particularly rural Bengal.
Chennai, Sep 15 (UNI) Tamil Nadu has secured investment proposals and commitments worth more than Rs 15,300 crore during Chief Minister Vijay''s ongoing visit to the United Kingdom, with the projects expected to create more than 10,000 jobs in the State.
Lucknow, Sept 14 (UNI) Amid the nation-wide coal supply disruption and reduction in thermal power generation due to heavy rainfall in coal mining areas, the Uttar Pradesh government has emphasized effective management to manage the power supply system. Despite the adverse conditions, the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation management is making optimal use of available resources and ensuring power supply as per the scheduled roster, and in many places, even exceeding it, in the rural, tehsil, municipal council, and Bundelkhand areas of the state, a release stated here.
Jalna, Sep 14 (UNI) Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil today said he will travel alone to Mumbai on September 15 as part of his agitation and urged supporters not to accompany him, saying the decision is aimed at preventing any untoward incident during the movement.
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New Delhi, Sep 13 (UNI) Azmatullah Omarzai launched a stirring counter-attack after Afghanistan were reduced to 43 for five, powering them to a competitive 156 for eight against India in the opening T20 International at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 13 (UNI)The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) will conduct a three-day Special Town Planning Open Forum from September 15 to 17 to expedite the resolution of pending issues relating to APDPMS, TDR Online and LRS, Corporation Commissioner Ketan Garg said on Sunday.
Ranchi, Sep 13 (UNI) The Jharkhand Food Safety Department has launched a drive to remove 115 food products from the market following directions from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials said today.
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) India will host the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gandhinagar from September 15-18, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from over 65 countries to discuss ways to expand recycling, reuse and resource efficiency across sectors, officials said on Sunday.
By Shriprakash Pandey Alibagh Sep 13 ( UNI)Preparations for the upcoming Ganesh festival are in full swing in Pen, Raigad district, renowned for its intricately crafted and aesthetically appealing Ganesh idols.
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.
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.
Jalna, Sep 12 (UNI) Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange today announced that he will march towards Mumbai and launch an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on September 15, while appealing to supporters to maintain peace and discipline during the protest.
Agartala, Sept 12 (UNI) Tripura''s tea industry celebrates a milestone with the dispatch of 15.3 MT of locally produced tea to Europe, showcasing enhanced quality standards, government backing, and improved market opportunities.
Hyderabad, Sep 12 (UNI) BJP Telangana president N Ramchander Rao on Saturday demanded that the Congress government immediately clear the estimated Rs 15,000 crore fee reimbursement arrears owed to students and provide a clear timeline for their payment.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 12 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance officials on Saturday apprehended an Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) posted at Khalikote Police Station in Ganjam district for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a person to extend a favour in a case.
Panchkula, Sep 11 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts isolated heavy rainfall in Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, and Punjab on September 14 and 15. Rain and thunderstorms are also expected in several parts of northwest India in the coming days.
Nashik, Sep 10 (UNI) Six people, including a fake godman identified as Hirachand Shivaji Barde, have been arrested in connection with a fraud case in which victims were allegedly lured with promises of making Rs 15 crore “rain” through black magic and rituals in Nashik’s Kalwan taluka.
New Delhi, Sep 10 (UNI) Delhi is mounting a massive security operation starting Friday, with around 15,000 Delhi Police personnel and nearly 200 companies of paramilitary forces deployed for the 18th BRICS Summit to be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13.
Panchkula, Sep 9 (UNI) Young people aged 15 to 29 years can participate in the nationwide Viksit Bharat Quiz, with top performers moving through a five-stage selection process culminating in a national dialogue from January 10 to 12, 2027, where selected participants will get an opportunity to present their ideas before Prime Minister Narendra Modi. .
Panchkula, Sep 9 (UNI) Taking a tough view of pending cases under government-sponsored schemes, Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma has directed banks and concerned departments to clear all pending work within 15 days and ensure that eligible beneficiaries, particularly in rural areas, are enrolled in maximum numbers. .
Kolhapur, Sep 9 (UNI) Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS) national president and former MP Raju Shetty today criticised the government''s decision to begin the sugarcane crushing season from October 15, saying it will cause huge losses to the farmers and the sugar industry.
Chandigarh, Sep 9 (UNI) Two Air India flights on the Delhi-Halwara route were cancelled on Wednesday after an operational problem prevented the morning aircraft from leaving Delhi, affecting around 115 passengers at Halwara airport near Ludhiana.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Land transactions across India have gained significant momentum over the past five years, with nearly 18,159 acres changing hands across 33 cities between 2021 and the first quarter of 2026, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. .
Mumbai, Sep 9 (UNI) In a major crackdown aimed at curbing security risks and streamlining ride-hailing services, the Maharashtra government has rolled out a strict new aggregator policy mandating proficiency in Marathi, mandatory 15-year state residency certificates, and rigorous police background checks for all drivers operating on such ride-booking platforms.
Kolkata, Sep 9 (UNI) BJP national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to visit West Bengal on September 15, his first trip to the state since the announcement of the party’s new central committee.
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New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) The Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND) has issued notices to 15 Virtual Digital Assets Service Providers (VDA SPs) for non-compliance with provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Bhubaneswar, Sept 8 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested a Junior Assistant for siphoning off Rs 1.15 crore in government funds by generating fake bills in the names of retired employees and diverting their dues into his own bank accounts. .
Bengaluru, Sep 8 (UNI) India will need a mix of domestic and international capital, including multilateral lenders, pension funds and private equity, to bridge the estimated USD 150 billion financing gap for its next phase of renewable energy expansion, MNRE Secretary Santosh Kumar Sarangi said on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Sep 8 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested three people, including an account holder, in connection with the cyber fraud in which Rs 15.34 lakh was allegedly siphoned off from a school''s bank account after a malicious APK file was sent to a mobile phone in the name of paying a water bill.
Panchkula, Sep 9 (UNI) Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh has directed officials to ensure that all pending maintenance payments due to Van Mitras for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27 are cleared by September 15, asserting that no arbitrariness by District Forest Officers (DFOs) will be tolerated in any matter.
Hyderabad, Sep 8 (UNI) A BJP delegation led by Telangana State president N Ramchander Rao met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan and submitted a memorandum seeking immediate release of Rs 15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursement dues, stating that the issue concerns the future of nearly 40 lakh students.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 8 (UNI) In the wake of the Satya Niketan building tragedy, the Odisha Government has intensified its crackdown on unsafe and dilapidated structures, ordering a fresh, time-bound assessment of buildings across the State and directing officials to initiate action, including demolition, wherever they pose a threat to life and property.
Moscow, Sept 8 (Sputnik/UNI) French President Emmanuel Macron has asked European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to draft a pan-European law banning access to social media for those under 15, Agence France-Presse reported, citing a letter from the French leader.