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West Bengal government launches GPS-enabled app to track road repairs

Kolkata, Oct 8 (UNI) The West Bengal government''s urban development and municipal affairs department (UDMA) launched a GPS-enabled mobile app and web portal to digitally track road repairs across the state, requiring urban local bodies (ULBs) to photograph damaged stretches before work begins, during repairs and after completion.

#West Bengal government launches GPS-enabled app to track road repairs

Gurugram SHO suspended over lapses in Adani Realty manager's murder case; Supreme Court seeks police response

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) Gurugram Police have suspended Badshahpur Station House Officer (SHO) Rajesh Bagri over alleged lapses in the investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old Adani Realty manager whose body was cremated as unidentified, as the case reached the Supreme Court and triggered a review of police procedures for handling unidentified bodies.

#Gurugram SHO suspended over lapses in Adani Realty manager's murder case; Supreme Court seeks police response

SC questions Jharkhand rule permitting DGP appointment with less than six months’ service left

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the validity of a Jharkhand rule allowing an officer with less than six months of service remaining before superannuation to be considered for appointment as Director General of Police, observing that the provision prima facie appeared inconsistent with its 2006 directions in the Prakash Singh case.

#SC questions Jharkhand rule permitting DGP appointment with less than six months’ service left

AP local body polls to be held with ballot papers: SEC

Vijayawada, Oct 8 (UNI) Local body elections in Andhra Pradesh will be held using ballot papers and would be conducted based on the electoral rolls finalized by February of this year, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said on Thursday.

#AP local body polls to be held with ballot papers: SEC

Punjab: Pastor found murdered with slit throat in Batala, CCTV captures suspects fleeing

Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) A Christian pastor was allegedly murdered in broad daylight in Punjab''s Batala town today after two assailants entered his residence and allegedly slit his throat with a metal-cutting tool, police said.

#Punjab: Pastor found murdered with slit throat in Batala # CCTV captures suspects fleeing

Haryana sets up war room for organic farming push, CM's OSD demands farmer-first roadmap

Panchkula, Oct 8 (UNI) Haryana has formally kicked off a structured campaign to transform its agricultural landscape, with the first meeting of the Working Group on Promotion of Organic and Natural Farming convening here under the Haryana Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran (HKKP), to draft a practical, farmer-centric strategy that prioritises better markets, quality seeds, technical handholding and remunerative prices over ideological slogans.

#Haryana sets up war room for organic farming push # CM's OSD demands farmer-first roadmap

Temple tusker Brahmadathan’s ashes immersed in Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya

Malappuram, Oct 8 (UNI) The ashes of popular temple tusker Pallatt Brahmadathan were immersed in the Bharathapuzha river at Thirunavaya here on Thursday, following his cremation at Melampara near Pala in Kottayam district of Kerala.

#Temple tusker Brahmadathan’s ashes immersed in Bharathapuzha at Thirunavaya

Officials should expedite the procurement and lifting process of paddy: Kaithal DC Aparajita

Satish Seth
Kaithal, Oct 8 (UNI) Kaithal Deputy Commissioner Aparajita visited the extension grain market on Thursday and reviewed the procurement process. She listened to the problems of farmers and commission agents and directed officials to ensure timely procurement and speed up lifting, in accordance with established regulations.

#Officials should expedite the procurement and lifting process of paddy: Kaithal DC Aparajita

AP, Maharashtra ministers discuss development of Greenfield Ports, Fishing harbours

Vijayawada, Oct 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Road & Building and Infrastructure development, BC Janardhan Reddy, and Maharashtra Minister for Fisheries and Ports Nitesh Narayan Rane today discussed development of maritime ports, shipbuilding and logistics.

#AP # Maharashtra ministers discuss development of Greenfield Ports # Fishing harbours

Odisha Vigilance traps SSA official accepting Rs 30,000 bribe

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance officials on Thursday trapped and arrested Chandrajit Parija, Programmer in the office of the District Project Coordinator, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), Jagatsinghpur, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 from an executant for clearing his pending bills.

#Odisha Vigilance traps SSA official accepting Rs 30 #000 bribe

Haryana: Panchkula DC orders probe into temple wall collapse, illegal LPG refilling

Panchkula, Oct 8 (UNI) Panchkula Deputy Commissioner Satpal Sharma, today, ordered an inspection into the collapse of a temple wall in Raipur Rani and directed officials to investigate alleged illegal refilling of small LPG cylinders in Budhanpur village.

#Haryana: Panchkula DC orders probe into temple wall collapse # illegal LPG refilling

McGrath relishes captaincy chance against Bangladesh

Brisbane, Oct 9 (UNI) Tahlia McGrath is looking forward to leading Australia against Bangladesh, and the timing could hardly suit her better.

#McGrath relishes captaincy chance against Bangladesh

De Silva steps down from Sri Lanka Test captaincy

Colombo, Oct 8 (UNI) Dhananjaya de Silva, who was appointed as the Sri Lanka Test captain in January 2024, has stepped down from the captaincy with immediate effect.

#De Silva steps down from Sri Lanka Test captaincy

AP CM, Dy CM condole death of film actor Nana Patekar

Vijayawada, Oct 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan have condoled the death of veteran actor Nana Patekar.

#AP CM # Dy CM condole death of film actor Nana Patekar

Poll finds 64 pc support for Budapest hosting 2036 Olympics

Budapest, Oct 8 (UNI) Nearly two-thirds of Hungarians support a potential Budapest bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to a survey by Hungarian pollster Median. .

#Poll finds 64 pc support for Budapest hosting 2036 Olympics

Human waste found in government school drinking water tank; cases filed, PMK claims matter kept under wraps for 2 days

Chennai, Oct 8 (UNI) In a shocking incident, human excreta was allegedly mixed in a plastic drinking water tank at a government school near Palani in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, even as police, health, revenue and school department officials acted swiftly and inspected the tank leading to registration of a case against an unidentified personon Thursday, even as PMK President and Rajya Sabha Dr.Anbumani Ramadoss condemned the incident alleged that the matter was kept under wraps for two days.

#Human waste found in government school drinking water tank; cases filed # PMK claims matter kept under wraps for 2 days

AP CM meets union Jal Shakti Minister, discusses Polavaram project works

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Thursday met union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil and explained to him the progress of the Polavaram project and the details of the Jal Jeevan Mission–Amarajeevi Jaladhara works recently taken up at a cost of Rs 30,000 crore.

#AP CM meets union Jal Shakti Minister # discusses Polavaram project works

Haryana: Wanted criminal with nearly 20 cases arrested with illegal weapon in Nuh

NUH, Oct 8 (UNI) Nuh police have arrested a wanted criminal allegedly carrying an illegal firearm, with police claiming that nearly 20 cases of theft, cattle slaughter and Arms Act violations are registered against him across Haryana and Rajasthan.

#Haryana: Wanted criminal with nearly 20 cases arrested with illegal weapon in Nuh

Wind power capacity reaches 59.20 GW till Sep 30, India on track to cross 100 GW mark by 2030 : Pralhad Joshi

Chennai, Oct 8 (UNI) India Wind power installed capacity has reached 59.20 GW till September 30 this year and the country was well
on track to cross 100 GW capacity mark by 2030, union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Education and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.

#Wind power capacity reaches 59.20 GW till Sep 30 # India on track to cross 100 GW mark by 2030 : Pralhad Joshi

Wind power capacity reaches 59.20 GW till Sep 30, India on track to cross 100 GW mark by 2030 : Pralhad Joshi

Chennai, Oct 8 (UNI) India Wind power installed capacity has reached 59.20 GW till September 30 this year and the country was well on track to cross 100 GW capacity mark by 2030, union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Education and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday.

#Wind power capacity reaches 59.20 GW till Sep 30 # India on track to cross 100 GW mark by 2030 : Pralhad Joshi

Odisha: CBI nabs Nuapada EMRS Principal in bribery case

Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation has caught the Principal of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) in Odisha’s Nuapada district red-handed while accepting a Rs 12,000 bribe from an Auxiliary Nurse Midwifery (ANM) worker for allegedly recommending an extension of her service.

#Odisha: CBI nabs Nuapada EMRS Principal in bribery case

Plea in SC challenges appointments of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, ECs Sandhu, Joshi

New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking writs of quo warranto against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, alleging that their appointments violated the procedure laid down under the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.

#Plea in SC challenges appointments of CEC Gyanesh Kumar # ECs Sandhu # Joshi

‘Kappi Squad’ to stream on JioHotstar from October 15

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (UNI) Comedy-drama web series ‘Kappi Squad’, revolving around friendship, humour and the vibrant experiences of youth, will start streaming exclusively on JioHotstar from October 15.

#‘Kappi Squad’ to stream on JioHotstar from October 15

AP's speedy clearances, infrastructure attracting investors: Rammohan Naidu

Visakhapatnam, Oct 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh''s speedy approval process and infrastructure development are attracting major investments into the State, union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday.

#AP's speedy clearances # infrastructure attracting investors: Rammohan Naidu

Actor Mithun Chakraborty appointed advisor to West Bengal Info & Cultural Dept

Kolkata, Oct 7 (UNI) Veteran actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed as an adviser to the West Bengal Information and Cultural Department with cabinet rank.

#Actor Mithun Chakraborty appointed advisor to West Bengal Info & Cultural Dept

Gyanesh Kumar's face will be blackened with ink if he comes to Maharashtra, says Harshwardhan Sapkal

Mumbai, Oct 7 (UNI) Maharashtra State Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal said on Wednesday that Congress workers will not allow Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to set foot anywhere in Maharashtra.

#Gyanesh Kumar's face will be blackened with ink if he comes to Maharashtra # says Harshwardhan Sapkal

PM-UDAY scheme gains momentum as mapping project gets approval: Delhi CM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) The implementation of the PM-UDAY Scheme, aimed at providing property rights to residents of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, is set to gain fresh momentum, as the Central Government has approved a Rs 65-crore project under ‘DRISHTI’ (Delhi Revenue and Imaging Survey, Spatial Technology Initiative) to develop a modern geospatial/ GIS-based survey and mapping system in the national capital. .

#PM-UDAY scheme gains momentum as mapping project gets approval: Delhi CM

Zambia determined to beat Uganda in Olympic qualifier, says captain Banda

Kampala, Oct 7 (UNI) Zambia women''s national football team captain Barbra Banda said on Wednesday that her team was determined to beat host Uganda in the first leg of the second
round of African qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Games.

#Zambia determined to beat Uganda in Olympic qualifier # says captain Banda

80th Men’s, 19th Women’s All India Railway Boxing Championship begins in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Oct 7 (UNI) The 80th Men’s and 19th Women’s All India Railway Boxing Championship-2026 commenced at the Railway Indoor Sports Enclave (RISE) here on Wednesday.

#80th Men’s # 19th Women’s All India Railway Boxing Championship begins in Visakhapatnam

TDP holds parleys NDA partners on seat sharing for AP local body polls

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party Andhra Pradesh State president Palla Srinivasa Rao on Wednesday said discussions are underway with the NDA partners on seat-sharing for the forthcoming local body elections.

#TDP holds parleys NDA partners on seat sharing for AP local body polls

₹43,600 Crore FDI, a skilling MoU and global partnerships: Chhattisgarh's Singapore visit delivers

Raipur, Oct 7 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh delegation to Singapore, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, returned to Raipur today with Rs 43,600 crore in FDI commitments, among the largest the State has secured from a single visit.

#₹43 #600 Crore FDI # a skilling MoU and global partnerships: Chhattisgarh's Singapore visit delivers

₹43,600 Crore FDI, a skilling MoU and global partnerships: Chhattisgarh's Singapore visit delivers

Raipur, Oct 7 (UNI) The Chhattisgarh delegation to Singapore, led by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, returned to Raipur today with Rs 43,600 crore in FDI commitments, among the largest the State has secured from a single visit.

#₹43 #600 Crore FDI # a skilling MoU and global partnerships: Chhattisgarh's Singapore visit delivers

Shooting: Swapnil, Sarabjot lead India at ISSF World Cup in Cairo

Cairo, Oct 7 (UNI) Olympic medallists Swapnil Kusale and Sarabjot Singh will headline a 35-member Indian shooting contingent at the ISSF World Cup 2026 here in Egypt, starting from Thursday.
The Cairo meet is the fourth and final ISSF World Cup of the year for rifle and pistol shooters.

#Shooting: Swapnil # Sarabjot lead India at ISSF World Cup in Cairo

Eveready Enters Mosquito Protection Segment With Portable Vaporiser

Mumbai, Oct 7 (UNI) Eveready Industries India Ltd on Wednesday announced its entry into the mosquito repellent market with the launch of Eveready ULTIMA, a portable liquid vaporiser.

#Eveready Enters Mosquito Protection Segment With Portable Vaporiser

Four-storey building in Seemapuri collapses: Eight rescued as search for trapped people continues

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) A four-storey building in Delhi’s Seemapuri area collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, with several people feared trapped under the debris, officials said.

#Four-storey building in Seemapuri collapses: Eight rescued as search for trapped people continues

Gurugram court sentences man to 20 years in prison for raping minor

Gurugram, Oct 7 (UNI) A Gurugram court has sentenced a man to 20 years’ imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 after convicting him under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in a case involving the rape of a 15-year-old minor.

#Gurugram court sentences man to 20 years in prison for raping minor

CEC appointment law row: SC agrees to examine plea seeking recall of Sept 23 split verdict

Parmod Kumar

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea seeking recall of its September 23 split verdict and common order on the Central government’s request to refer to a five-judge Constitution Bench the challenge to provisions of the law governing the composition of the committee for selection of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The plea alleges a conflict-of-interest situation involving one of the two judges who heard the matter — Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.

#CEC appointment law row: SC agrees to examine plea seeking recall of Sept 23 split verdict

Maha: Gadchiroli tops NITI Aayog delta rankings for Apr-Jun quarter

Gadchiroli, Oct 7 (UNI) Gadchiroli district which has had a dubious reputation of being a hub of naxalism in Maharashtra, has secured the top position nationally in the overall delta ranking for the April-June 2026 quarter under NITI Aayog''s Aspirational Districts Programme.

#Maha: Gadchiroli tops NITI Aayog delta rankings for Apr-Jun quarter

Barapullah-lll traffic congestion exposes planning & design gaps under AAP rule; PWD to review & provide relief: Minister

New Delhi, Oct 7 (UNI) Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday said the traffic congestion on Barapullah Phase- lll has brought to the fore the serious questions regarding its planning, design and execution which was done during the previous AAP regime. .

#Barapullah-lll traffic congestion exposes planning & design gaps under AAP rule; PWD to review & provide relief: Minister

AP Govt failed to mitigate drought, migration of labour in R'seema region, alleges Ex-Minister Roja

Tirupati, Oct 7 (UNI) YSR Congress party senior leader and former Minister R K Roja Wednesday alleged that the Chandrababu NNaidu-headedcoalition government has failed in mitigating the drought situation and preventing migration of labour in the Rayalaseema region.

#AP Govt failed to mitigate drought # migration of labour in R'seema region # alleges Ex-Minister Roja

AP: Uninterrupted power is being provided despite El Nino conditions: Minister

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh State government is providing uninterrupted power even in El Nino conditions and filling vacant posts in the electricity department, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar said.

#AP: Uninterrupted power is being provided despite El Nino conditions: Minister

AP: Congress gives call for 'Chalo Raj Bhavan' on Oct’ 10 to protect voting rights

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) The Congress party in Andhra Pradesh has given a call for ‘Chalo Raj Bhavan’ on October 10 to protect voting rights and democracy.

#AP: Congress gives call for 'Chalo Raj Bhavan' on Oct’ 10 to protect voting rights

AP: Coca-Cola India Foundation, Lakshya implemented waste management during Brahmotsavam

Tirumala, Oct 7 (UNI) Anandana, The Coca-Cola India Foundation, in partnership with Lakshya, a Society for Social and Environmental Development, and in collaboration with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), implemented a waste management initiative during the Tirupati Brahmotsavam 2026 at Tirumala.

#AP: Coca-Cola India Foundation # Lakshya implemented waste management during Brahmotsavam

Israel marks third anniversary of Oct 7 Hamas terror attack, Netanyahu's handling of security lapse to be focal agenda of elections

Jerusalem, Oct 7 (UNI) Israel is marking three years since the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu''s handling of the country''s worst security failure set to be a central issue in the October 27 election.

#Israel marks third anniversary of Oct 7 Hamas terror attack # Netanyahu's handling of security lapse to be focal agenda of elections

'Abe Memorial Corridor' will tell the story of the Modi-Abe friendship and India-Japan relations; Akie Abe, CM Yogi inaugurate centre

Varanasi, Oct 7 (UNI) The ''Abe Memorial Corridor,'' dedicated to India-Japan friendship and cultural ties, was inaugurated at the Rudraksh Convention Center on Wednesday by Akie Abe, wife of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The photo gallery at the Rudraksh Convention Center displays memories related to India-Japan relations and the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the late Shinzo Abe.

#'Abe Memorial Corridor' will tell the story of the Modi-Abe friendship and India-Japan relations; Akie Abe # CM Yogi inaugurate centre

Haryana invites applications for Mahila Samarth Sansthan Award

Panchkula, Oct 7 (UNI) The Haryana Women and Child Development Department has invited online applications for the Mahila Samarth Sansthan Award 2026-27, recognising institutions that provide women employees with safe, respectful, equitable and supportive workplaces.

#Haryana invites applications for Mahila Samarth Sansthan Award

Kolhapur: BJP district unit takes out motorcycle rally to celebrate PM Modi's 25 years of public service

Kolhapur, Oct 7 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit office bearers and workers today took out a motorcycle rally to express gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 25 years of contribution to the country as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, as part of the ''Seva Jyoti Yatra''.

#Kolhapur: BJP district unit takes out motorcycle rally to celebrate PM Modi's 25 years of public service

AP regional conference inks MoUs worth Rs 21,498 cr, projects to create 56,945 jobs

Visakhapatnam, Oct 7 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh Government on Wednesday signed 31 MoUs involving investments of Rs 21,498 crore, with the potential to generate 56,945 jobs, at the first of five regional conferences being held ahead of the 31st CII Partnership Summit 2026.

#AP regional conference inks MoUs worth Rs 21 #498 cr # projects to create 56 #945 jobs

AP Governor Abdul Nazeer launches TB Seal sale campaign

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) Governor of Andhra Pradesh and President of TB Association of Andhra Pradesh S Abdul Nazeer launched the 77th TB Seal sale campaign at a programme held in Durbar Hall at Lok Bhavan here on Wednesday.

#AP Governor Abdul Nazeer launches TB Seal sale campaign

AP CM to meet PM Modi for approval of metro rail project, seek special financial assistance

Vijayawada, Oct 7 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu during his two-day visit to Delhi from Wednesday is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, union Home Minister Amit Shah, union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and other union Ministers.

#AP CM to meet PM Modi for approval of metro rail project # seek special financial assistance

MPSC students’ protest: Rohit Pawar refuses to back down despite HC appeal

Pune, Oct 7 ( UNI) NCP (Sharad Pawar faction) MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday refused to withdraw his support for the ongoing MPSC students’ agitation, despite the Bombay High Court urging the protesters to call off the stir and resume their studies.

#MPSC students’ protest: Rohit Pawar refuses to back down despite HC appeal

Tirmala Annaprasadam serves over 9 crore meals in first nine months in 2026

Tirumala, Oct 7 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Annaprasadam wing as served more than nine crore free meals between January and September 2026, with nearly 1.8 lakh servings being provided every day to devotees at the hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara.

#Tirmala Annaprasadam serves over 9 crore meals in first nine months in 2026

CM Khandu calls for citizens’ ideas to shape Viksit Arunachal @ 2047

Itanagar, Oct 7 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has invited citizens, community-based organisations (CBOs) and NGOs across the State to contribute ideas and suggestions towards preparing a comprehensive roadmap for Viksit Arunachal @ 2047.

#CM Khandu calls for citizens’ ideas to shape Viksit Arunachal @ 2047

UP creates history, tops country in digital KCC applications

Lucknow, Oct 7 (UNI) Amidst the increasing use of technology in agriculture, Uttar Pradesh has achieved a new milestone in the field of the digital Kisan Credit Card (e-KCC). So far, more than one lakh farmers in the state have applied through the e-KCC portal or app.

#UP creates history # tops country in digital KCC applications

Haryana delegation in Singapore: Discussions on mixed land use and land prices

Chandigarh, Oct 7(UNI) A delegation of senior Haryana government officials held an important meeting in Singapore with senior officials from the Singapore Corporation Enterprise and the government. Issues related to the mixed land use policy and land pricing were discussed in detail.

#Haryana delegation in Singapore: Discussions on mixed land use and land prices

Granules India files Paragraph IV certification for Ruxolitinib ER tablets

Hyderabad, Oct 7 (UNI) Granules India Ltd on Wednesday announced that it has submitted a Paragraph IV certification in connection with its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for Ruxolitinib Extended-Release Tablets, and believes it may be eligible for first-to-file status in the US, subject to review and determination by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

#Granules India files Paragraph IV certification for Ruxolitinib ER tablets

Amit Shah declares Modi's 25-year reign of service a golden epoch that will reshape India's historical memory

Gurugram, Oct 7 (UNI) union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday elevated Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s 25-year political journey into the pantheon of India''s greatest democratic achievements, declaring that this extraordinary era of unbroken public service would be remembered as a golden chapter in the nation''s history.

#Amit Shah declares Modi's 25-year reign of service a golden epoch that will reshape India's historical memory

In Kashmir, 20 JKAP holds awareness talks, debate on drug abuse

Srinagar, Oct 7 (UNI) As part of its community outreach programme, 20 Battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police (JKAP) India Reserve (IR) organised awareness talks on the administrative reforms and nation-building contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel besides holding a debate competition on the growing menace of drug abuse.

#In Kashmir # 20 JKAP holds awareness talks # debate on drug abuse

Saini engages Punjab-origin business leaders in Singapore, calls for greater investment

Panchkula, Oct 7 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini engaged with Punjab-origin industrialists and business representatives in Singapore, encouraging increased investment, employment, and development in Punjab while highlighting Haryana''s industrial progress.

#Saini engages Punjab-origin business leaders in Singapore # calls for greater investment

Sandeepa Dhar credits Aatish Kapadia for introducing her to comedy

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) Actress Sandeepa Dhar says filmmaker Aatish Kapadia played a key role in introducing her to comedy through "Chumbak", where she portrays Kiran, one of the few relatively sensible characters amid an eccentric set of personalities.

#Sandeepa Dhar credits Aatish Kapadia for introducing her to comedy

4.5-km long drain construction approved, to resolve waterlogging across four constituencies: Delhi CM

New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC), chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday, approved the construction of a new drain project, around 4.5 km long, along the railway line in the Kirari Assembly constituency, aimed at addressing water logging related issues. .

#4.5-km long drain construction approved # to resolve waterlogging across four constituencies: Delhi CM

Y S Parmar varsity turmoil: Faculty members storm VC office, slapped with show cause notices

Arvind Kashyap .

#Y S Parmar varsity turmoil: Faculty members storm VC office # slapped with show cause notices

Singapore, Haryana deepen cooperation in skills, water and urban development

Singapore, Oct 6 (UNI) Singapore and India''s northern state of Haryana agreed on Tuesday to deepen cooperation in skills, education, water management and urban development, as the state seeks to draw on the city-state''s expertise to support rapid economic and infrastructure growth. .

#Singapore # Haryana deepen cooperation in skills # water and urban development

AP focuses on road development, Bhemili-Narsipatnam road expansion underway: Minister

Bhemili (Visakhapatnam Dist.), Oct 6 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government is giving priority to road development and safe transportation, Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy said on Tuesday.

#AP focuses on road development # Bhemili-Narsipatnam road expansion underway: Minister

Valencia captain Gaya happy with new coach Aguirre

Madrid, Oct 6 (UNI) Valencia captain Jose Luis Gaya said on Tuesday that he is optimistic the club will improve under former Mexico coach Javier Aguirre, while acknowledging that his own future at Valencia beyond the end of the season remains unresolved. .

#Valencia captain Gaya happy with new coach Aguirre

AP: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visits Puttaparthi, offers prayers

Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 6 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Prasanthi Nilayam in Puttaparthi on Tuesday and offered prayers at the Maha Samadhi of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

#AP: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visits Puttaparthi # offers prayers

Thapa goal not enough as Uruguay overwhelm India 6-1 in international friendly

Kolkata, Oct 6 (UNI) Three days after a 4-0 thrashing by Brazil, India suffered another heavy
defeat as two-time world champions Uruguay cruised to a 6-1 win over the hosts in an
international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Tuesday.

#Thapa goal not enough as Uruguay overwhelm India 6-1 in international friendly

Haryana draws Rs 5,500 crore investment proposals during Saini's Singapore visit

Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) Haryana has received investment proposals worth about Rs 5,500 crore across healthcare, water management, education and skill development during Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini''s visit to Singapore, the state government said on Tuesday. .

#Haryana draws Rs 5 #500 crore investment proposals during Saini's Singapore visit

Haryana draws Rs 5,500 crore investment proposals during Saini's Singapore visit

Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) Haryana has received investment proposals worth about Rs 5,500 crore across healthcare, water management, education and skill development during Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini''s visit to Singapore, the state government said on Tuesday. .

#Haryana draws Rs 5 #500 crore investment proposals during Saini's Singapore visit

Harmanpreet calls time on captaincy, Mandhana confirmed successor

By Tridib Baparnash
Guwahati, Oct 6 (UNI) India’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from the leadership role across all three formats, saying she has fulfilled her responsibilities as captain and is now “ready to play for the love of the game again.”

Hours after her announcement, the BCCI has appointed Smriti Mandhana as the new skipper of the Indian women’s team.

#Harmanpreet calls time on captaincy # Mandhana confirmed successor

AP CM directs officials to coordinate with Centre to fast-track ORR project

Vijayawada, Oct 6 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday that alongside the construction of the capital, efforts should be made to fast-track the Outer Ring Road project.

#AP CM directs officials to coordinate with Centre to fast-track ORR project

AP: 100 crore free travels completed under free bus travel for women

Vijayawada, Oct 6 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government’s flagship scheme ‘free bus travel for women’ in the State owned APSRTC buses has achieved a magnificent success as it achieved 100 crore free bus travels under the scheme.

#AP: 100 crore free travels completed under free bus travel for women

Kolhapur: 'Gokul' election will be held, says Satej Patil

Kolhapur, Oct 6 (UNI) Congress group leader in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Satej Patil, reacting to reports that the election of the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers'' Union, popularly known as ''Gokul'', would be held unopposed, has stated that the election would be held.

#Kolhapur: 'Gokul' election will be held # says Satej Patil

AP Counter Intelligence police bust espionage racket

Vijayawada, Oct 6 (UNI) The Counter Intelligence Cell of Andhra Pradesh police has busted an espionage with the arrest of a duo, suspected transmitting sensitive information relatign to defence establishments to their Pakistani operative.

#AP Counter Intelligence police bust espionage racket

AP: Rajnath launches first Fleet Support Ship, lays keel for fifth FSS at HSL in Vizag

Visakhapatnam, Oct 6 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched the first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), laid the keel for the fifth FSS (FSS-5) and inaugurated an upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) here, strengthening the shipyard''s capacity to build larger and more complex vessels.

#AP: Rajnath launches first Fleet Support Ship # lays keel for fifth FSS at HSL in Vizag

CDK Global appoints Sudhakar Ramakrishna as president, CEO

Hyderabad, Oct 6 (UNI) CDK Global, an automotive retail software provider, has appointed technology veteran Sudhakar Ramakrishna as its president and CEO and a member of the company''s board of directors, effective October 5.

#CDK Global appoints Sudhakar Ramakrishna as president # CEO

Over 80 pc turnout recorded, TN Assembly bypoll to Madurantakam, Dharapuram ends peacefully

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) With over 80 per cent of the total 4.35 lakh electorate casting their ballots sealing the fate of 49 candidates, polling for the by-elections to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Reserved Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu passed off peacefully on Tuesday evening.

#Over 80 pc turnout recorded # TN Assembly bypoll to Madurantakam # Dharapuram ends peacefully

AP: Cordon & search operation to crackdown on drug consumption, anti-socials

Tirupati, Oct 6 (UNI) The police conducted a cordon and search operation at Nandi Mangalam village in the Puttur sub-division on Tuesday as part of efforts to check consumption of drugs and anti-social activities.

#AP: Cordon & search operation to crackdown on drug consumption # anti-socials

AP: Wipro Cares open applications for Santoor Scholarship programme in AP

Vijayawada, Oct 6 (UNI) Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, in association with Wipro Cares, has opened applications for the Santoor Scholarship Program 2026–27 in Andhra Pradesh, continuing its efforts to enable young women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue higher education.

#AP: Wipro Cares open applications for Santoor Scholarship programme in AP

ED summons Punjab CM Mann’s relative in alleged Rs 5-crore payoff case linked to rape FIR

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) India’s Enforcement Directorate has summoned a relative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for questioning in connection with allegations that Rs 5 crore was sought to settle a rape case, according to people familiar with the matter.

#ED summons Punjab CM Mann’s relative in alleged Rs 5-crore payoff case linked to rape FIR

INDIA Bloc EC protest: win some, lose some; DMK, AAP stay away, expose rift, alliance gets BJD support

Vibha Sharma
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) While the INDIA bloc staged a protest march to the Election Commission of India (ECI) headquarters on Tuesday, divisions within the Opposition alliance were evident, with parties such as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staying away.

#INDIA Bloc EC protest: win some # lose some; DMK # AAP stay away # expose rift

Himachal: BJP’s Baldev Tomar questions ‘Unfair Treatment’ of Kabaddi Captain Ritu Negi

Nahan, Oct 6 (UNI) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson and former Shillai MLA Baldev Tomar, while welcoming Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu''s announcement of Rs. 1 crore each to the Himachali players of the Indian women''s Kabaddi team who won gold medals at the 20th Asian Games, today questioned the government why Ritu Negi, a daughter of Shillai and captain of the Indian women''s Kabaddi team, is being treated unfairly.

#Himachal: BJP’s Baldev Tomar questions ‘Unfair Treatment’ of Kabaddi Captain Ritu Negi

Rajnath Singh announces second Shakti engine production line at HAL Koraput

Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced an Rs 218-crore second production line for Shakti helicopter engines at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Koraput division, setting a higher production target as India steps up efforts to reduce dependence on foreign technology for critical aircraft engines.

#Rajnath Singh announces second Shakti engine production line at HAL Koraput

UIDAI simplifies Aadhaar date-of-birth correction paperwork, eases requirement for details of old documents

Panchkula, Oct 6 (UNI) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has simplified paperwork for correction of date of birth in Aadhaar, removing certain requirements for applicants to furnish details of documents submitted during earlier enrolment or update exercises, while retaining stringent safeguards against repeated changes and fraudulent claims.
The changes have been introduced through a corrigendum to the annexures of UIDAI''s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Date of Birth update in Aadhaar, originally issued on Dec. 24, 2025.

#UIDAI simplifies Aadhaar date-of-birth correction paperwork # eases requirement for details of old documents

Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship tees off with Rs 2-cr purse

Greater Noida, Oct 6 (UNI) With the season’s top prize contenders battling for the last available spots in the season finale, the Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO tees off at Jaypee Greens here on Wednesday with a star-studded field and Rs 2-crore prize purse at stake.

#Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship tees off with Rs 2-cr purse

Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore fund to help SMEs scale up, go global

New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 10,000 crore government commitment for the SME Growth Fund (SGF), aimed at providing long-term capital to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and helping them expand into globally competitive businesses.

#Cabinet approves Rs 10 #000 crore fund to help SMEs scale up # go global

Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at Jaypee Greens from Oct 7

Greater Noida, Oct 6 (UNI) The Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship powered by NALCO will be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa
Resort, Greater Noida, from October 7 – 10.

#Vishwa Samudra presents Kapil Dev Invitational Tour Championship at Jaypee Greens from Oct 7

HAL Koraput delivers 2,000th aero-engine; Rajnath calls for self-reliance in propulsion technology

New DElhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Koraput Division on Tuesday delivered its 2,000th aero-engine, marking six decades of propulsion manufacturing and a significant milestone in India''s aerospace and defence journey.

#HAL Koraput delivers 2 #000th aero-engine; Rajnath calls for self-reliance in propulsion technology

TN Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar, files appeal against HC order allowing DMK to file defamation suit against them

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) A day after the Madras High Court allowed the main opposition DMK to initiate a Rs 1.01 crore defamatory suit against them for making remarks linking the party to the granite-baron R.Veeramani POCSO cases, Tamil Nadu Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and CTR.Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday filed an appeal before a Bench seeking to cancel the Single Judge order.

#TN Ministers Aadhav Arjuna # Nirmal Kumar # files appeal against HC order allowing DMK to file defamation suit against them

He’s a player’s captain: Laxman backs Iyer for successful leadership career

New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) India head coach VVS Laxman has praised Shreyas Iyer’s leadership after the side successfully defended their men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games, describing the skipper as a “player’s captain” who leads by example.

#He’s a player’s captain: Laxman backs Iyer for successful leadership career

Over 80 pc turnout recorded, TN Assembly bypoll to Madurantakam, Dharapuram ends peacefully

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) With over 80 per cent of the total 4.35 lakh electorate casting their ballots sealing the fate of 49 candidates,
polling for the by-elections to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Reserved Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu passed off peacefully on Tuesday evening.

#Over 80 pc turnout recorded # TN Assembly bypoll to Madurantakam # Dharapuram ends peacefully

TN Ministers Aadhav Arjuna, Nirmal Kumar, files appeal against HC order allowing DMK to file defamation suit against them

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) A day after the Madras High Court allowed the main opposition DMK to initiate a Rs 1.01 crore defamatory suit against them for making remarks linking the party to the granite-baron R.Veeramani POCSO cases, Tamil Nadu Ministers Aadhav Arjuna and CTR.Nirmal Kumar on Tuesday filed an appeal before a Bench seeking to cancel the Single Judge order.

#TN Ministers Aadhav Arjuna # Nirmal Kumar # files appeal against HC order allowing DMK to file defamation suit against them

AP: Dy. CM inaugurates 6 ‘Nagara Vanams’ virtually

Vijayawada, Oct 6 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan here today inaugurated six newly established ‘Nagara Vanams’ virtually from his camp office.

#AP: Dy. CM inaugurates 6 ‘Nagara Vanams’ virtually

CWC27 ticket applications surpass one million

Dubai, Oct 6 (UNI) Ticket demand for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 has surged past the one-million mark, with more than one million applications submitted in less than three days since the ticket ballot opened on October 1.

#CWC27 ticket applications surpass one million

Backward Communities protest against Kerala PSC over reservation violations, backdoor appointments

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (UNI) The Most Backward Communities Federation (MBCF) on Tuesday took out a march to the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) headquarters here, demanding an overhaul of the reservation and recruitment system and an end to alleged reservation violations, backdoor appointments and irregularities in rank lists.

#Backward Communities protest against Kerala PSC over reservation violations # backdoor appointments

Five young Asian Games medalists ready to make their mark in APL Season 2

Hyderabad, Oct 6 (UNI) India''s young archery stars return from a historic Asian Games campaign with medals, milestones and growing international recognition. Their performances have underlined the depth of talent emerging across both recurve and compound disciplines, with several of these young archers now stepping into bigger roles for India.

#Five young Asian Games medalists ready to make their mark in APL Season 2

Kerala HC quashes KAAPA detention of BJP councillor Sugathan

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (UNI) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday quashed the preventive detention of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R Sugathan under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), citing serious lapses in the procedure followed by the authorities.

#Kerala HC quashes KAAPA detention of BJP councillor Sugathan

Harmanpreet calls time on captaincy, Mandhana tipped as successor

Tridib Baparnash
Guwahati, Oct 6 (UNI) India’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down from the leadership role across all three formats, saying she has fulfilled her responsibilities as captain and is now “ready to play for the love of the game again.”
The 37-year-old announced her decision on Tuesday following a BCCI review meeting here to assess the team’s recent performances and future direction. The meeting was chaired by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and attended by Harmanpreet, vice-captain Smriti Mandhana and head coach Amol Muzumdar.

#Harmanpreet calls time on captaincy # Mandhana tipped as successor

Mumbai software developer held for creating 2,805 malicious APKs linked to cyber frauds

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a 36-year-old software developer from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly creating and selling malicious APK files that were used by cybercrime gangs to defraud people across India.

#Mumbai software developer held for creating 2 #805 malicious APKs linked to cyber frauds

Mumbai software developer held for creating 2,805 malicious APKs linked to cyber frauds

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a 36-year-old software developer from Madhya Pradesh for allegedly creating and selling malicious APK files that were used by cybercrime gangs to defraud people across India.

#Mumbai software developer held for creating 2 #805 malicious APKs linked to cyber frauds

Maha Cabinet unveils 7 major welfare and administrative reforms: 'CM Sristhi' Scheme, Bravery Medals approved

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) In a decisive push toward institutional excellence, high-tech educational expansion, and broad-based social welfare, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired a crucial state cabinet meeting that cleared seven major policy decisions aimed at empowering security personnel, marginalized communities, and higher education.

#Maha Cabinet unveils 7 major welfare and administrative reforms: 'CM Sristhi' Scheme # Bravery Medals approved

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain

Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) ICC Women''s Cricket World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has decided to step down from her position as captain of the Indian team with immediate effect.

#Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain

UP Tourism taps women entrepreneurs to build new travel narratives and market links

Varanasi, Oct 6 (UNI) Nearly 50 women entrepreneurs, investors and digital creators will step into the role of destination storytellers as Uttar Pradesh Tourism takes its ‘Visit My State’ campaign from Lucknow to Varanasi and Sarnath from October 7 to 9.

#UP Tourism taps women entrepreneurs to build new travel narratives and market links

Woman held in Gurugram for allegedly extorting Rs 90 lakh, threatening false rape case

Gurugram, Oct 6 (UNI) Gurugram Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman for allegedly blackmailing a man and extorting around Rs 90 lakh from him by threatening to implicate him in a false rape case, officials said. Police said Rs 50,000 in cash was recovered from her possession, while around Rs 95 lakh in her bank account has been frozen as part of the investigation.

#Woman held in Gurugram for allegedly extorting Rs 90 lakh # threatening false rape case

Four Kolhapur girls selected for Maharashtra U-19 cricket team

Kolhapur, Oct 6 (UNI) Four girls from Kolhapur have been selected for the Maharashtra state Under-19 women’s cricket team, the Maharashtra Cricket Association said on Tuesday.

#Four Kolhapur girls selected for Maharashtra U-19 cricket team

Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks reports on Ambala building collapse that killed six

Ambala, Oct 6 (UNI) The Haryana Human Rights Commission has sought detailed reports from senior district authorities following the collapse of an under-construction three-storey building at Dhulkot village in Ambala district that claimed six lives and left several workers injured.

#Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks reports on Ambala building collapse that killed six

Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s captain, says decision ‘not easy’

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as captain of the Indian women’s cricket team across all formats, ending a leadership tenure highlighted by India’s maiden Women’s ODI World Cup triumph, but said she would continue playing for the national side.

#Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India women’s captain # says decision ‘not easy’

TN bypolls : Moderate to brisk polling, over 55 pc turnouts in Madurantakam, Dharapuram till 1.00 pm

Chennai, Oct 6 (UNI) Moderate to brisk turnout was witnessed as pver 55 per cent of the voters have cast their ballots as polling for the by-elections to the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Reserved Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu which began on Tuesday morning, progressed smoothly, amid tight security.

#TN bypolls : Moderate to brisk polling # over 55 pc turnouts in Madurantakam # Dharapuram till 1.00 pm

Dada appointed Delhi Capitals Head coach ahead of IPL 2027 season

Chennai/Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) Delhi Capitals on Tuesday announced the appointment of former India captain Sourav Ganguly as Head Coach ahead of the IPL 2027 season.

#Dada appointed Delhi Capitals Head coach ahead of IPL 2027 season

Beyond Sangam: Tirthraj Prayagraj expands its spiritual tourism map with four ancient Shiva temples

Prayagraj, Oct 6 (UNI) Prayagraj’s spiritual heritage extends beyond the Triveni Sangam, with Uttar Pradesh now promoting its lesser-known ancient Shiva temples to give visitors a wider glimpse into the city’s rich religious and cultural legacy.

#Beyond Sangam: Tirthraj Prayagraj expands its spiritual tourism map with four ancient Shiva temples

J&K: 2,000-yr-old Buddhist site in Kashmir hailed by Modi faces collapse threat

Majid Jahangir
Srinagar, Oct 6 (UNI) A 2,000-year-old Buddhist archaeological complex in north Kashmir—described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “proud moment” for the region’s rich cultural heritage—is facing a threat from an altogether different force: the Jhelum River.

#J&K: 2 #000-yr-old Buddhist site in Kashmir hailed by Modi faces collapse threat

J&K approves land for mobile towers to boost connectivity in remote, border areas

Srinagar, Oct 6 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, has approved land for mobile tower installations in underserved areas, in a move aimed at boosting high-speed telecom connectivity in remote and border villages across the union Territory, officials said.

#J&K approves land for mobile towers to boost connectivity in remote # border areas

Form-7 row: Kharge questions NDA leaders over bulk applications

Bengaluru, Oct 6 (UNI) Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday questioned NDA leaders over their objections to FIRs registered in connection with the alleged misuse of Form-7 applications, asking them to explain why thousands of applications were being submitted seeking deletion of names from electoral rolls.

#Form-7 row: Kharge questions NDA leaders over bulk applications

Haryana courts Singapore investment in semiconductors, green energy and data centres

Singapore, Oct 6 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held roundtable discussions with more than a dozen Singaporean firms on Tuesday as his government seeks to position the north Indian state as a hub for technology-led manufacturing and global capability centres.

#Haryana courts Singapore investment in semiconductors # green energy and data centres

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor keen to replicate Chandigarh's waste management initiatives

Thiruvananthapuram/Chandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh has shown interest in replicating innovative waste management initiatives of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation, particularly the conversion of construction and demolition waste into building materials and the recycling of temple flowers into chemical-free incense sticks.

#Thiruvananthapuram Mayor keen to replicate Chandigarh's waste management initiatives

Sanitary napkin vending machines, incinerators to come up at 14 KSRTC terminals in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (UNI) Sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators will be commissioned at 14 KSRTC bus terminals across Kerala as part of a menstrual hygiene initiative of the Women and Child Development Department.

#Sanitary napkin vending machines # incinerators to come up at 14 KSRTC terminals in Kerala

Shreya Chaudhary to share screen with Ayushmann Khurrana in ‘Mupapa’

Mumbai, Oct 5 (UNI) Actress Shreya Chaudhary, who made her mark with her performances in both seasons of "Bandish Bandits" and "The Mehta Boys", will now be seen opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in the film "Mupapa".

#Shreya Chaudhary to share screen with Ayushmann Khurrana in ‘Mupapa’

Bengal: Major mishap averted at ECL underground mine near Durgapur

Durgapur, Oct 5 (UNI) A major mishap was averted at an underground coal mine of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a PSU miner, barely 16 km from Durgapur Steel City on Monday morning.

#Bengal: Major mishap averted at ECL underground mine near Durgapur

One juvenile held after three escape from Faridabad observation home; 151 arrested in weekend crackdown

Faridabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Faridabad police have apprehended one of three juveniles who escaped from an observation home in the city, while a separate three-day crackdown led to the arrest of 151 accused and action against 46 proclaimed offenders and bail absconders, police said on Monday.

#One juvenile held after three escape from Faridabad observation home; 151 arrested in weekend crackdown

Hyd:Cyber fraudster arrested for honey-trap extortion of senior citizen

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Hyderabad police have arrested a 26-year-old man from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh for allegedly cheating and extorting Rs 38 lakh from a 70-year-old retired employee by using a fake Facebook profile and threatening him with criminal cases, police said on Monday.

#Hyd:Cyber fraudster arrested for honey-trap extortion of senior citizen

Verstappen wins F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia, Antonelli extends title lead

Sepang (Malaysia), Oct 5 (UNI) Max Verstappen claimed his first victory of the 2026 Formula 1 season in a rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix at Malaysia''s Sepang International Circuit, while championship leader Kimi Antonelli took a major step toward his maiden world title after
Mercedes teammate George Russell retired late in the race.

#Verstappen wins F1 Bahrain GP in Malaysia # Antonelli extends title lead

Singapore's Energy Capital Global to invest ₹41,750 Crore in Al-Ready Data Centre campus in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Oct 5 (UNI) Chhattisgarh took a major step towards becoming a hub for India''s digital economy today, securing foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth ₹43,250 crore at the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026 in Singapore, led by a single ₹41,750 crore commitment for an Al-ready data centre campus.

#Singapore's Energy Capital Global to invest ₹41 #750 Crore in Al-Ready Data Centre campus in Chhattisgarh

Singapore's Energy Capital Global to invest ₹41,750 Crore in Al-Ready Data Centre campus in Chhattisgarh

Raipur, Oct 5 (UNI) Chhattisgarh took a major step towards becoming a hub for India''s digital economy today, securing foreign direct investment (FDI) commitments worth ₹43,250 crore at the inaugural Singapore-India Network for Growth (SING) Forum 2026 in Singapore, led by a single ₹41,750 crore commitment for an Al-ready data centre campus.

#Singapore's Energy Capital Global to invest ₹41 #750 Crore in Al-Ready Data Centre campus in Chhattisgarh

UP: BSP chief Mayawati renews major responsibility for Akash Anand, appoints him as national coordinator

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) After being expelled twice from the party, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati today announcedre-appointment of her nephew Akash Anand as the National Coordinator of the party.

#UP: BSP chief Mayawati renews major responsibility for Akash Anand # appoints him as national coordinator

Jammu Division's green leap: Railway stations illuminated with solar power

Jammu, Oct 5 (UNI) Taking a step towards environmental protection and self-reliance, Jammu Division of Northern Railway has achieved a major milestone in the field of solar energy.

#Jammu Division's green leap: Railway stations illuminated with solar power

Haryana sets up 'Merlion Desk' to fast-track Singapore investment proposals

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana has set up a dedicated “Merlion Desk” to fast-track investment proposals from Singapore as the northern Indian state seeks to attract companies looking to expand their operations in India, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Monday.

#Haryana sets up 'Merlion Desk' to fast-track Singapore investment proposals

BJP-JD(S) to contest all future elections together: Yediyurappa

Bengaluru, Oct 5 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP veteran BS Yediyurappa on Monday said the BJP and JD(S) would contest all future elections together, including the 2028 Assembly polls, and expressed confidence that the alliance would return to power in the state.

#BJP-JD(S) to contest all future elections together: Yediyurappa

SC says it never approved modified Form 6, contradicts ECI claim

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, Oct. 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it had never approved any modification to Form 6 requiring new voters to declare whether their own name or that of a parent or grandparent figured in the electoral rolls following the 2003 Special Intensive Revision (SIR), refuting an Election Commission of India claim that the additional declaration had received the court''s approval.

#SC says it never approved modified Form 6 # contradicts ECI claim

Farhan gets T20 captaincy, Babar returns to ODI fold

Lahore, Oct 5 (UNI): Sahibzada Farhan, who led Pakistan at the recently concluded Asian Games, has been handed the T20I captaincy for the three-match series against Sri Lanka, while Babar Azam returns to the ODI squad for the tri-series involving England and Sri Lanka.

#Farhan gets T20 captaincy # Babar returns to ODI fold

Maha: Tiger mauls 60-year-old woman to death in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Oct 5 (UNI) A 60-year-old woman was killed in a tiger attack while working in her farm in Maharashtra''s Chandrapur district on Monday, forest officials said.

#Maha: Tiger mauls 60-year-old woman to death in Chandrapur

Kolhapur court sentences man and his two sons to life imprisonment for murder

Kolhapur, Oct 5 (UNI) District session judge AM Patil today sentenced to life imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000 each to a man and his two sons for the 2013 murder of a man over a minor issue in Raman-mala area of the city.
According to public prosecutor Sujata Ingale, accused Rajendra Ananda Sawant (63) and his two sons Abhijeet (32) and Dharyasheel (34), are all residents of Vichare Mala, a suburb of the city.
Accused Rajendra had a feud with Hemant Babaso Gaikwad and his brother Shashikant on a minor issue.

#Kolhapur court sentences man and his two sons to life imprisonment for murder

Maha: Congress president Sapkal says constitutional rights under threat

Nagpur, Oct 5 (UNI) Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Monday alleged that constitutional rights were being undermined across the country, citing recent observations by Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on the right to vote.

#Maha: Congress president Sapkal says constitutional rights under threat

Three juveniles escape Faridabad observation home after cutting bathroom grille, police launch search

Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Three juveniles escaped from an observation home in Faridabad after allegedly cutting through a bathroom window grille late at night, prompting police and crime branch teams to launch a search for them, officials said on Monday.

#Three juveniles escape Faridabad observation home after cutting bathroom grille # police launch search

Asian Games medallists to turn franchise rivals in APL Season 2 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Fresh from India’s nine-medal haul, including five golds, at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the country’s leading archers will turn franchise rivals as the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL) begins here on October 8.

#Asian Games medallists to turn franchise rivals in APL Season 2 in Hyderabad

Odisha announces student union polls after eight-year gap

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Student union elections in colleges and universities under Odisha’s Higher Education Department will be held on October 15, ending an eight-year hiatus, officials said on Monday.

#Odisha announces student union polls after eight-year gap

AP: SCoR GM felicitates RPF badminton team for national-level performance

Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 (UNI) South Coast Railway (SCoR) General Manager Sandeep Mathur today felicitated SCoR Railway Protection Force (RPF) badminton team for its performance at the All India 42nd RPF Badminton Championship.

#AP: SCoR GM felicitates RPF badminton team for national-level performance

AP: Rs 1,816 Cr. being spent to bolster power infrastructure: Energy Minister

Anakapalli, Oct 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar has said that the government is spending around Rs. 1,816 crore on strengthening power infrastructure to meet the requirements of industries in the region. .

#AP: Rs 1 #816 Cr. being spent to bolster power infrastructure: Energy Minister

ECI says SIR had unanimous approval, cites Supreme Court backing amid form 6 Row

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Monday sought to rebut what it described as a “misleading” claim over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the exercise was approved unanimously by the full Commission and that the Supreme Court had upheld the framework governing it.

#ECI says SIR had unanimous approval # cites Supreme Court backing amid form 6 Row

Messi set for final Argentina appearance against Benin

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina when the 2026 World Cup runners-up face Benin at the Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires on Wednesday.

#Messi set for final Argentina appearance against Benin

AP: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate upgraded facilities at HSL

Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Tuesday visit Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) here and inaugurate the upgraded Slipway-4 and 300-tonne Goliath Crane, besides launching Fleet Support Ship-1 (FSS-1) and laying the keel for FSS-5.

#AP: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate upgraded facilities at HSL

Congress targets Modi govt over Rs 4.03 lakh crore capital flight, rupee slide

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Congress on Monday stepped up its attack on the Narendra Modi government over the large-scale withdrawal of foreign capital from Indian markets, blaming what it described as “wrong economic policies” and “crony capitalism” for the country’s economic difficulties.

#Congress targets Modi govt over Rs 4.03 lakh crore capital flight # rupee slide

AP: Medical colleges urged to strengthen mentor-mentee system to help students facing stress

Vijayawada, Oct 5 (UNI) Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences has called upon medical colleges to strengthen the Mentor-Mentee system, with one faculty member mentoring a group of six to seven medical students, to ensure early identification of stress and timely support for students facing emotional or psychological difficulties.

#AP: Medical colleges urged to strengthen mentor-mentee system to help students facing stress

Telangana: Governor to launch plantation of 35,000 cashew saplings along NH-765DG

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will visit Medak district on Tuesday and launch a plantation drive involving 35,000 cashew saplings along the national highway between Ramayampet and Siddipet.

#Telangana: Governor to launch plantation of 35 #000 cashew saplings along NH-765DG

AP: Congress to contest in all seats in local body election: APCC VP

Vijayawada, Oct 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji has announced that the party will contest all seats in the ensuing local body elections.
Talking to the media here on Monday, he said that the decision was taken at the Executive Committee meeting held by APCC President YS Sharmla and AICC In-charge of AP affairs PV Mohan, on October 3.

#AP: Congress to contest in all seats in local body election: APCC VP

AP govt gives compassionate appointments to 43 power sector employees : Power Minister

Visakhapatnam, Oct 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Power Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Monday said the State government was committed to supporting families of employees who died while in service and had so far provided more than 450 jobs on compassionate grounds.

#AP govt gives compassionate appointments to 43 power sector employees : Power Minister

Rajnath Singh to attend HAL Koraput’s landmark 2,000th engine event

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Koraput division will mark a major milestone on Tuesday with the handover of its 2,000th aero engine, in a ceremony to be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

#Rajnath Singh to attend HAL Koraput’s landmark 2 #000th engine event

AAP prepares backup leadership ahead of October 10 protest: Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has intensified preparations for its October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, with Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj holding an emergency meeting with party MLAs, councillors, district presidents, Assembly presidents and ward observers on Monday.

#AAP prepares backup leadership ahead of October 10 protest: Saurabh Bharadwaj

Rajnath Singh to mark delivery of HAL’s 2,000th aero-engine at Koraput

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate a milestone event at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Koraput Division in Odisha on Tuesday, marking the delivery of the 2,000th aero-engine manufactured by the facility.

#Rajnath Singh to mark delivery of HAL’s 2 #000th aero-engine at Koraput

Asian Games: Disappointed with results, FAI Secy Gen urges fencers to focus on performance

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New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Expressing disappointment over India’s fencing results at the Asian Games and other international competitions, Fencing Association of India (FAI) Secretary General Rajeev Mehta on Monday urged athletes to focus on training, discipline, performance and results on the piste.

#Asian Games: Disappointed with results # FAI Secy Gen urges fencers to focus on performance

Stock market snaps four-day losing streak; Nifty above 22,500

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) The Indian stock market on Monday snapped its four-day losing streak. Nifty closed above 22,500 in a volatile session, supported by falling crude oil prices and buying across sectors.

#Stock market snaps four-day losing streak; Nifty above 22 #500

AP: Book on political journey of Ex-CM Jagan Reddy unveiled

Vijayawada, Oct 5 (UNI) A book on the political journey and leadership of YSRCP President and former Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, was released on Monday by the YSR Congress Party State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy at the party’s Central Office at Tadepalli, near here.

#AP: Book on political journey of Ex-CM Jagan Reddy unveiled

Odisha BJP targets BJD after CAG flags DMF misuse, lapses

Bhubaneswar, Oct 5 (UNI) The State unit of BJP on Monday mounted a fresh attack on the previous BJD government after the CAG flagged major lapses in DMF spending, including Rs 983 crore expenditure in villages not directly affected by mining and exclusion of 584 affected villages.

#Odisha BJP targets BJD after CAG flags DMF misuse # lapses

UP: Over 225 frames turn Lucknow’s Lal Baradari into National Photography Canvas

Lucknow, Oct 5 (UNI) Lucknow’s historic Lal Baradari became a national canvas for photography today as 228 works by selected and award winning photographers from across India went on display at the 19th All India Photography Art Exhibition 2026 to 27.

#UP: Over 225 frames turn Lucknow’s Lal Baradari into National Photography Canvas

TPCC demands seizure of pre-printed Form 7 applications during SIR

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) TPCC official spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin on Monday alleged that the BJP was attempting to misuse the Form 7 process during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanded immediate seizure of all pre-printed and bulk-prepared voter deletion applications in Hyderabad.

#TPCC demands seizure of pre-printed Form 7 applications during SIR

AP: MLA B Srinivas assures of protecting interests of journalists

Tadepalligudem, Oct 5 (UNI) MLA and Government Whip Bolisetti Srinivas on Monday assured of protecting the interests of journalists and exhorted the journalists to expose facts in an unbiased manner fearlessly.

#AP: MLA B Srinivas assures of protecting interests of journalists

Rs 167.90 crore DoNER gap funding for Sikkim government medical college

Gangtok, Oct 5 (UNI) A gap funding of Rs 167.90 crore has been provided by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Government of India, under the PM-DevINE scheme for the Helen Lepcha Sikkim Government Medical College at Sichey in East Sikkim, union Minister of State for Education and DoNER Sukanta Majumdar said during his visit to the institution on Monday.

#Rs 167.90 crore DoNER gap funding for Sikkim government medical college

Rajnath Singh to launch first Fleet Support Ship, lay keel of fifth vessel at Visakhapatnam

New Delhi, Oct 5 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the Indian Navy’s first Fleet Support Ship (FSS-1), lay the keel of the fifth vessel in the series and inaugurate an upgraded slipway and a 300-tonne Goliath crane at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), Visakhapatnam, on Tuesday.

#Rajnath Singh to launch first Fleet Support Ship # lay keel of fifth vessel at Visakhapatnam

APC, APUWJ raise alarm over reported blocking of SUMP news reports

Itanagar, Oct 5 (UNI) The Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) have raised concerns over the news reports and videos related to the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) have been restricted or made inaccessible on social media platforms in India and demanded transparency and immediate restoration of legitimate journalistic content.

#APC # APUWJ raise alarm over reported blocking of SUMP news reports

AP: Dy.CM vows to provide protected drinking water to every household

Kadapa, Oct 5 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan today vowed to provide protected drinking water to every household.

#AP: Dy.CM vows to provide protected drinking water to every household

Army recruitment rally at taluka sports complex, Visapur, Chandrapur

Pune, Oct 5 ( UNI) As part of the Indian Army’s Agniveer recruitment drive for 2027, HQ Southern Command and the Recruitment Directorate are conducting an Army recruitment rally at the Taluka Sports Complex, Visapur, Chandrapur, from October 3 to 16, 2026.

#Army recruitment rally at taluka sports complex # Visapur # Chandrapur

Claims of mining threat to Ramappa Temple baseless: Singareni

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Singareni management today clarified that reports suggesting the Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, could be threatened by the proposed mining project are baseless.

#Claims of mining threat to Ramappa Temple baseless: Singareni

Free gold ring scheme for new borns not applicable to non-TN residents : Health dept

Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) The Tamil Nadu Health Department on Monday clarified that people from other States are not eligible for the TVK government’s flagship ‘Thai Maaman Thanga Modhiram’ (free gold ring for new borns) scheme, even if they come to TN for delivery and receive treatment at government hospitals.

#Free gold ring scheme for new borns not applicable to non-TN residents : Health dept

Telangana Gov to launch plantation of 35,000 cashew saplings along national highway

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla will visit Medak district on Tuesday and launch a plantation drive to plant 35,000 cashew saplings along NH-765DG between Ramayampet and Siddipet.

#Telangana Gov to launch plantation of 35 #000 cashew saplings along national highway

'Exploitation on paper, 12-hour shifts on ground': Raut slams Mahayuti govt over Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Oct 5 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday flagged a severe human rights and administrative crisis within the police force, alleging that constables and lower-tier personnel are being subjected to systemic exploitation through grueling 12-to-14-hour shifts despite official rosters showing a standard eight-hour workday.

#'Exploitation on paper # 12-hour shifts on ground': Raut slams Mahayuti govt over Mumbai Police

UCIL plays pivotal role in building indigenous capability in uranium mining and processing

Jadugoda (Jamshedpur), Oct 5 (UNI) Member-Finance, Atomic Energy Commission, Seema Jain said that from the depths of the earth to the larger nuclear energy programme, UCIL has played an important and responsible role in building indigenous capability in uranium mining and processing in the country.

#UCIL plays pivotal role in building indigenous capability in uranium mining and processing

KTR opposes proposed open-cast coal mine near Ramappa Temple

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has opposed the reported proposal to establish an open-cast coal mine near the historic Ramappa Temple, warning that mining activities could threaten the UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ramappa Cheruvu.

#KTR opposes proposed open-cast coal mine near Ramappa Temple

Acid test for Vijay as stage set for polling in Madurantakam, Dharapuram Assembly bypolls tomorrow

Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) The nearly five-month-old nascent TVK government headed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay faces one of the sternest tests, as the stage is set for voting in the bypolls to Madurantakam and Dharapuram Reserved Assembly seats tomorrow, which was seen as a barometer for the new regime.

#Acid test for Vijay as stage set for polling in Madurantakam # Dharapuram Assembly bypolls tomorrow

AM Intelligence expands Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory capacity in India, Malaysia

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) AM Intelligence (AMI), the AI infrastructure platform set up by the promoters of Greenko, on Monday announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs to be deployed as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems in India and Malaysia.

#AM Intelligence expands Nvidia Vera Rubin AI factory capacity in India # Malaysia

Haryana positions itself as India's 'Innovation Capital' in Singapore push

Panchkula, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana, home to one of the country''s most dynamic industrial corridors, is positioning itself as India''s next "Innovation Capital" as Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini pressed Singaporean business leaders on Monday to deepen investment ties beyond trade agreements into long-term strategic partnerships.

#Haryana positions itself as India's 'Innovation Capital' in Singapore push

75-yr-old woman killed resisting theft in Gurugram; neighbours help police trap suspect

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) A 75-year-old woman was killed after confronting a suspected thief inside her Gurugram home, while her screams alerted neighbours who blocked the intruder''s escape and later helped police track him down hiding in dense vegetation at an adjoining property, police said on Monday.

#75-yr-old woman killed resisting theft in Gurugram; neighbours help police trap suspect

Haryana pitches itself as technology, investment hub for Singapore firms

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday urged Singaporean companies to set up technology and professional capability centres in the state, pitching its location, industrial infrastructure and connectivity as key advantages for investors seeking access to north India''s major markets.

#Haryana pitches itself as technology # investment hub for Singapore firms

Hyd: Massive fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Balapur

Hyderabad, Oct 5 (UNI) A massive fire broke out at a plastic warehouse in Nabil Colony, Balapur, in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among locals as chemical drums stored inside exploded with loud blasts.

#Hyd: Massive fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Balapur

Collector reviews arrangements for CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Oct 4 (UNI) District Collector M Abhishikth Kishore today reviewed arrangements for the CII Regional Partnership Summit, scheduled to be held at Gambhiram IIM here on October 7.

#Collector reviews arrangements for CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam

Haryana and Chhattisgarh CMs visit Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Singapore/Panchkula, Oct 4 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, accompanied by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, toured Singapore''s Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Sunday.

#Haryana and Chhattisgarh CMs visit Singapore’s Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Haryana Chief Minister Saini rolls out red carpet for Singapore capital, says state brimming with opportunity

Singapore/Panchkula, Oct 4 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged Singapore''s business elite to pour investment into his state, declaring that India''s industrial north offers "huge potential" for manufacturing, technology and infrastructure development.

#Haryana Chief Minister Saini rolls out red carpet for Singapore capital # says state brimming with opportunity

Flydubai co-pilot al-Hammami planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv skyscraper: Israeli intelligence

Tel Aviv, Oct 4 (UNI) Hamam al-Hammami, the Omani copilot accused of attempting to hijack a flydubai aircraft bound for Israel, reportedly planned to deliberately crash the plane into Tel Aviv skyscrapers, Italian outlet Corriere Della Sera reported on Sunday, citing Israeli intelligence.

#Flydubai co-pilot al-Hammami planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv skyscraper: Israeli intelligence

Regrettable that AAP leaders rejected by people in Delhi are protesting in name of votes: Kapoor

New Delhi, Oct 4 (UNI) Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Sunday said that it was extremely unfortunate that a handful of people associated with Communist ideology are bent on allegedly vitiating the national capital’s political atmosphere and disrupting law and order. .

#Regrettable that AAP leaders rejected by people in Delhi are protesting in name of votes: Kapoor

Seven Bihar engineers suspended for flood response lapses, departmental action against chief engineer

Patna, Oct 4 (UNI) The Bihar Water Resources Department has suspended seven engineers with immediate effect and ordered departmental proceedings against eight officials, including a chief engineer, for alleged negligence in handling the unprecedented flood in the Gandak river and subsequent relief and rescue operations.

#Seven Bihar engineers suspended for flood response lapses # departmental action against chief engineer

Angry students protest in Jaipur after coaching academy student slapped by teacher

Jaipur, Oct 4 (UNI) The police on Sunday used mild force to disperse an irate mob of students of a coaching academy who were protesting an incident of slapping of a student by the institute''s teacher.
The accused teacher slapped the 19-year-old student multiple times in the classroom in the coaching hub in the Triveni Nagar-Gopalpura locality here.

#Angry students protest in Jaipur after coaching academy student slapped by teacher

R Sreelekha withdraws resignation move as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (UNI) Former Kerala DGP and BJP leader R Sreelekha has withdrawn her resignation move as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor following intervention by the party leadership, ending the immediate uncertainty over her continuation in the civic body.

#R Sreelekha withdraws resignation move as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor

Janhvi Kapoor exudes desi glamour in Paris

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) Janhvi Kapoor brought an Indian touch to the BOF 500 Gala in Paris, showcasing the craftsmanship of the country through a contemporary take on the traditional sari.

#Janhvi Kapoor exudes desi glamour in Paris

Mahadevappa keeps distance from Siddaramaiah amid Cabinet berth speculation

Bengaluru, Oct 4 (UNI) The long-standing political camaraderie between former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his close associate HC Mahadevappa appears to be under strain, with the former minister increasingly keeping his distance from the veteran Congress leader.

#Mahadevappa keeps distance from Siddaramaiah amid Cabinet berth speculation

CPI(M) should apologise for communal remarks against Malappuram: Kerala CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (UNI) The CPI(M) should apologise to Kerala over its leader P. Nandakumar’s alleged communal remarks against the people of Malappuram, and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan and the party’s central leadership should clarify their stand, Chief Minister VD Sathesan said on Sunday.

#CPI(M) should apologise for communal remarks against Malappuram: Kerala CM

AP: Same examination personnel continued on duty despite reported irregularities: YSRCP Doctors Wing Chairman

Vijayawada, Oct 4 (UNI) Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav, Chairman, YSRCP NTR District Doctors Wing, today sought immediate intervention of the Chancellor of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences over the reported continuation of examination personnel on duty despite media reports alleging serious examination irregularities.

#AP: Same examination personnel continued on duty despite reported irregularities: YSRCP Doctors Wing Chairman

Maha: Young tiger found dead in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Oct 4 (UNI) A two-year-old tiger was found dead in a scrub forest at Bor Kinhi in the North Brahmapuri forest range of Maharashtra''s Chandrapur district, officials said today.

#Maha: Young tiger found dead in Chandrapur

AP: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant DGM donates O-negative blood for 59th time

Visakhapatnam, Oct 4 (UNI) Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) Deputy General Manager (DGM) Karri Srinivas donated O-negative blood for the 59th time at KIMS Hospital, Sheelanagar here, in response to an emergency requirement, according to Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi here on Sunday.

#AP: Visakhapatnam Steel Plant DGM donates O-negative blood for 59th time

AP Minister Lokesh asks Congress leaders verify facts before tweeting

Vijayawada, Oct 4 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for IT Nara Lokesh has asked the Congress leaders to verify facts before tweeting, and he dismissed the allegation of Jairam Ramesh at the public meeting, which union Minister Nirmala Sitaraman addressed.

#AP Minister Lokesh asks Congress leaders verify facts before tweeting

AP CM seeks cooperation of IIT professionals to develop AP as a global knowledge hub

Vijayawada, Oct 4 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday sought the cooperation of IIT professionals to develop Andhra Pradesh as a global knowledge hub announcing that Rs 500 Crore Pan IIT venture fund will be set up to boost DeepTech startup

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the collective efforts of IIT alumni, educational institutions, industry and the government would contribute to the State''s technological and economic development.

#AP CM seeks cooperation of IIT professionals to develop AP as a global knowledge hub

Maha: Security guard killed, another hurt as gate collapses at Nagpur Aircraft facility

Nagpur, Oct 4 (UNI) A security guard lost his life and another was injured after a massive iron gate gave way at an aircraft maintenance facility near Nagpur airport in Maharashtra, police said today.

#Maha: Security guard killed # another hurt as gate collapses at Nagpur Aircraft facility

Odisha: Bargarh Dhanujatra’s 79-year history captured in new documentary

Bhubaneswar, Oct 4 (UNI) A new 52-minute documentary chronicling the 79-year history, traditions and performances of Bargarh Dhanujatra was screened in Bhubaneswar, documenting the festival’s evolution as a major open-air theatrical tradition. .

#Odisha: Bargarh Dhanujatra’s 79-year history captured in new documentary

Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, Varanasi to be developed as silk clusters: CM Yogi

Sant Ravidas Nagar, Oct 4 (UNI) Sant Ravidas Nagar, Mirzapur, and Varanasi will be developed as silk clusters. The Varanasi-Vindhya Regional Development Plan will also be implemented soon. .

#Sant Ravidas Nagar # Mirzapur # Varanasi to be developed as silk clusters: CM Yogi

Someshwar cooperative sugar factory poll: Purushottam Jagtap challenges ban on using Ajit Pawar’s name, photo

Pune, Oct 4 (UNI) A fresh political twist has emerged in the controversy over the use of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar’s name and photograph in the election campaign for the Someshwar Cooperative Sugar Factory.

#Someshwar cooperative sugar factory poll: Purushottam Jagtap challenges ban on using Ajit Pawar’s name # photo

Bengal: Housewives save Annapurna Bhandar money to fulfil a village's Durga Puja dream

Hemant Jacob
Pandua, Oct 4 (UNI) For years, the women of Simlagarh village in Pandua watched the Durga Puja celebrations in neighbouring villages from a distance, carrying a quiet wish of their own — to bring the festival to their village.

#Bengal: Housewives save Annapurna Bhandar money to fulfil a village's Durga Puja dream

North Korea test fires intermediate range missile capable of evading South Korean & Japanese air defences

Pyongyang, Oct 4 (UNI) North Korea today announced it had test-fired an intermediate-range strategic missile, claiming the weapon manoeuvred around South Korean and Japanese defences by altering its flight path at low altitude.

#North Korea test fires intermediate range missile capable of evading South Korean & Japanese air defences

Indian Bank Chief Manager leaps to death from HQ building in Chennai

Chennai, Oct 4 (UNI) A senior officer working in Indian Bank''s head office in Chennai, committed suicide by jumping to death from the fourth floor balcony of the building located at Parry''s Corner area in the city, last evening.

#Indian Bank Chief Manager leaps to death from HQ building in Chennai

BJP asks Owaisi to approach court with proof of electoral irregularities

Hyderabad, Oct 4 (UNI) Telangana BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge N V Subash on Sunday asked AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi to approach the appropriate legal forum if he has evidence of irregularities in the electoral process.

#BJP asks Owaisi to approach court with proof of electoral irregularities

Four held for Rs 5.75 lakh cyber fraud through APK file

Panchkula, Oct 4 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested four men from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand in connection with an alleged cyber fraud in which a Faridabad resident lost Rs 5.75 lakh after his mobile phone was allegedly hacked through an APK file sent on WhatsApp, a police official said on Sunday.

#Four held for Rs 5.75 lakh cyber fraud through APK file

Yet another POCSO case slapped on granite baron Veeramani

Chennai, Oct 4 (UNI) The Chennai Central Crime Branch (CCB) Police, which is probing the sexual assault cases involving tainted bizman R.Veeramani of Gem Granites, has booked yet another case against him under the POCSO Act.

#Yet another POCSO case slapped on granite baron Veeramani

India captain Shubman Gill targets fine-tuning for CWC27 despite Windies series win

Mullanpur, Oct 4 (UNI) Though India secured a 2-1 ODI series win against the West Indies, captain Shubman Gill emphasized that the team still has key areas to refine ahead of the ICC Men''s Cricket World Cup 2027, specifically pointing to death bowling and fielding.

#India captain Shubman Gill targets fine-tuning for CWC27 despite Windies series win

Raj Thackeray demands cancellation of SIR, return to ballot paper voting

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, on Sunday, demanded cancellation of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra and called for a return to ballot paper-based voting, saying elections must be conducted through a process that inspires public confidence.

#Raj Thackeray demands cancellation of SIR # return to ballot paper voting

Maha Deputy CM tells purushottam Jagtap not to use Ajit Pawar’s name, photo in someshwar sugar election

Baramati, Oct 4 (UNI) The political battle for the election to the Someshwar Cooperative Sugar Factory in Baramati taluka has intensified with the entry of a rebel faction led by incumbent chairman Purushottam Jagtap, a close associate of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

#Maha Deputy CM tells purushottam Jagtap not to use Ajit Pawar’s name # photo in someshwar sugar election

Swami Prasad Maurya's Apni Janata Party to contest UP assembly polls under India bloc

Lucknow, Oct 4 (UNI) The Apni Janata Party (Rashtriya) led by former Uttar Pradesh minister Swami Prasad Maurya, will contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections in alliance with the opposition All India Alliance.

#Swami Prasad Maurya's Apni Janata Party to contest UP assembly polls under India bloc

Thackeray brothers' anti-EC mega march unites Maha Vikas Aghadi, reshapes Maharashtra politics

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) In a major political development that has sent ripples through Maharashtra''s political landscape, estranged cousins Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray spearheaded a massive joint protest march in Mumbai on Sunday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the controversial handling of electoral rolls.

#Thackeray brothers' anti-EC mega march unites Maha Vikas Aghadi # reshapes Maharashtra politics

Hero in every sense of word: Ajay Devgn hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn lauded the courageous act of Captain Smit Machchhar by calling him a “hero” for saving lives of 174 passengers onboard flydubai flight by averting a major tragedy, which could have been a 9/11 style aviation crisis.

#Hero in every sense of word: Ajay Devgn hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini arrives in Singapore to court investors

Singapore, Oct 4 (UNI) The Chief Minister of India''s northern state of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, arrived in Singapore on Saturday at the head of a high-level delegation to drum up investment and forge industrial partnerships across sectors ranging from semiconductors to food processing.

#Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini arrives in Singapore to court investors

Hero in every sense of word: Ajay Devgn hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Mumbai, Oct 4 (UNI) Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn lauded the courageous act of Captain Smit Machchhar by calling him a “hero” for saving lives of 174 passengers onboard flydubai flight by averting a major tragedy, which could have been a 9/11 style aviation crisis.

#Hero in every sense of word: Ajay Devgn hails Captain Smit Machchhar

Maha: Leopard that killed toddler captured after 27-day search in Dhule

Dhule / Shirpur, Oct 3 (UNI) The leopard responsible for the death of a two-year-old boy in Arthe village has been captured by the Forest Department after an intensive 27-day search operation, bringing relief to residents of Boradi and surrounding villages.

#Maha: Leopard that killed toddler captured after 27-day search in Dhule

AAP suspends Punjab MLA Sukhveer Maiserkhana after he questions ‘education revolution’

Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) Punjab’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party suspended its Maur legislator Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana on Saturday, accusing him of anti-party activities, hours after he publicly criticised his own government over teacher vacancies and conditions in state-run schools.

#AAP suspends Punjab MLA Sukhveer Maiserkhana after he questions ‘education revolution’

AP TDP State President proposes 800-acre IT hub at Yarada

Visakhapatnam, Oct 3 (UNI) Telugu Desam Party State President and MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao has focused on developing Gajuwaka as a key centre for the IT, industrial and tourism sectors.
As part of the initiative, Srinivasa Rao, along with the District Collector, RDO and Tahsildar, conducted a field-level inspection on Saturday of nearly 800 acres at Yarada hill region to explore its potential for IT, knowledge- and technology-driven industries and tourism development.

#AP TDP State President proposes 800-acre IT hub at Yarada

AP CM, Dy. CM, congratulate Indian Men’s Cricket team

Vijayawada, Oct 3 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan on Saturday congratulated Indian men’s Cricket team for winning the gold medal in the Asian Games.

#AP CM # Dy. CM # congratulate Indian Men’s Cricket team

AP CM Naidu unveils Agni Kalash, indigenous long-range combat UAV

Vijayawada, Oct 3 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday unveiled an indigenous combat drone capable of striking targets up to 300 km away, signalling the growing push by Indian aerospace companies to develop critical unmanned warfare technologies within the country.

#AP CM Naidu unveils Agni Kalash # indigenous long-range combat UAV

Education Ministry approves five Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The union Education Ministry has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence (CoEs) dedicated to the study of Classical languages - Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit - aimed at strengthening research, preservation and wider dissemination of India’s linguistic and literary heritage.

#Education Ministry approves five Centres of Excellence for Classical Languages

Chhattisgarh steps up efforts to strengthen its identity on global investment map

Raipur, Oct 3 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai reached Singapore on Saturday to explore new investment opportunities for the State.

#Chhattisgarh steps up efforts to strengthen its identity on global investment map

AP: 75 sheep fatally mowed down by speeding lorry

Srikakulam, Oct 3 (UNI) As many as 75 sheep were crushed todeath and 40 were injured when a speeding lorry ran over them on the national highway at Sesanam villageof Palasa mandal in Srikakulam district on Saturday.

#AP: 75 sheep fatally mowed down by speeding lorry

Telangana Governor calls for sustainable practices in paper industry

Hyderabad, Oct 3 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday called upon the paper industry to adopt modern technology, recycling and eco-friendly production practices to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

#Telangana Governor calls for sustainable practices in paper industry

Himachal BJP MP Kashyap retained on parliamentary Finance Committee

Shimla, October 3 (UNI) BJP MP from Shimla parliamentary constituency Suresh Kumar Kashyap has been given responsibility again as a member of the Lok Sabha’s important Committee on Finance.

#Himachal BJP MP Kashyap retained on parliamentary Finance Committee

Odisha Congress seeks white paper on utilization of DMF funds, alleges large-scale irregularities

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee on Saturday demanded a white paper on the utilisation of District Mineral Foundation (DMF) funds in the state, alleging large-scale irregularities and diversion of resources meant for mining-affected communities.

#Odisha Congress seeks white paper on utilization of DMF funds # alleges large-scale irregularities

AP: Five workers killed in boiler explosion at healthcare facility in Tirupati

Tirupati, Oct 3 (UNI) Five workers were killed after a boiler exploded at TIL Healthcare facility in Sri City today.

#AP: Five workers killed in boiler explosion at healthcare facility in Tirupati

Türkiye, France sign defence roadmap to deepen ties between NATO allies

Ankara, Oct 3 (UNI) Türkiye and France have signed a "Defense Cooperation Roadmap" aimed at strengthening defence ties and strategic dialogue between the two NATO allies, Türkiye''s Defence Ministry said on Saturday.

#Türkiye # France sign defence roadmap to deepen ties between NATO allies

True display of courage: Shah Rukh Khan praises Captain Smit Machchhar

Mumbai, Oct 3 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has taken to his social media to applaud the bravery of Captain Smit Machchhar, who helped avert a major tragedy aboard flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv on September 30, saving lives of 174 passengers.

#True display of courage: Shah Rukh Khan praises Captain Smit Machchhar

Haryana approves Rs 5.75 crore road along Kurukshetra elevated rail track

Krurukshetra, Oct 3 (UNI) The Haryana government has approved construction of a 3.20-km road parallel to the railway elevated track in Kurukshetra at an estimated cost of Rs 5.75 crore, a move aimed at easing traffic congestion in the city, particularly during major religious events.

#Haryana approves Rs 5.75 crore road along Kurukshetra elevated rail track

Himachal CM announces 4,000 teacher appointments in six months

Shimla, October 3 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday, announced that 4,000 more teachers would be appointed in the state within the next six months, saying education, healthcare and strengthening the rural economy remained key priorities of the government.

#Himachal CM announces 4 #000 teacher appointments in six months

India to become developed nation in 1 decade, predicts AP minister

Vijayawada, Oct 3 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh today said India has reached a stage where the country can achieve developed-nation status within a decade, describing the coming 10 years as a “golden decade” for the country.

#India to become developed nation in 1 decade # predicts AP minister

KL Rahul's blazing 129 lifts India to 351/7 after early collapse against WI

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New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) KL Rahul produced a scintillating unbeaten 129 off just 87 balls to pull India out of early trouble and power them to 351 for seven in 50 overs against the West Indies in the third and final ODI at the PCA International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

#KL Rahul's blazing 129 lifts India to 351/7 after early collapse against WI

Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP, joins Cong expressing confidence in party

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) In another blow to the Aam Aadmi Party, its national spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar on Saturday left the party and joined the Congress, expressing that she had to draw a line, and in the context of AAP, she said she could no longer defend the indefensible.

#Priyanka Kakkar quits AAP # joins Cong expressing confidence in party

KL Rahul’s blazing 127 lifts India to 349/7 after early collapse against WI

New Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) KL Rahul produced a scintillating unbeaten 127 off just 86 balls to pull India out of early trouble and power them to 349 for seven in 49.5 overs against the West Indies in the third and final ODI at the PCA International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

#KL Rahul’s blazing 127 lifts India to 349/7 after early collapse against WI

Asian Games: Archer Kumkum caps three-medal campaign with historic recurve gold, secures LA quota

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) At just 17, Kumkum Mohod produced one of the most remarkable performances of India’s Asian Games campaign, winning the women’s individual recurve gold and securing a quota place for India at the LA 2028 Olympics.

#Asian Games: Archer Kumkum caps three-medal campaign with historic recurve gold # secures LA quota

PMI SAC 2026: Adaptive teamwork helped NISAR overcome setbacks, says ISRO project director

Bengaluru, Oct 3 (UNI) The NASA-ISRO NISAR mission overcame complex technical challenges, integration hurdles and nearly two years of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic through adaptive planning, proactive teamwork and close coordination between teams in India and the US, its project director Dr Chaitra Rao said here on Saturday.

#PMI SAC 2026: Adaptive teamwork helped NISAR overcome setbacks # says ISRO project director

Stalin’s remarks on TVK Dharapuram bypoll woman candidate trigger backlash, Vijay, TN Ministers condemn

Chennai, Oct 13 (UNI) DMK president and former CM M.K. Stalin’s remarks about ruling TVK''s P Sathyabama during his election campaign in the bypoll-bound Dharapuram last night, has triggered a political controversy, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK Founder Vijay and several of his Cabinet colleagues strongly condemning the derogatory, indecent and body-shaming comments against the woman candidate.

#Stalin’s remarks on TVK Dharapuram bypoll woman candidate trigger backlash # Vijay # TN Ministers condemn

AP: Stalker stabs to death a girl, committs suicide

Vijayawada, Oct 3 (UNI) In a shocking incident, a stalker stabbed to death a girl and later allegedly committed suicide by jumping from third floor of a building at New Rajarajeswaripet here today.

#AP: Stalker stabs to death a girl # committs suicide

Jharkhand: IIT-ISM conference focuses on future-ready mining roadmap

Dhanbad, Oct 3 (UNI) IIT (ISM) Dhanbad on Saturday began a two-day international conference to deliberate on sustainable, technology-driven and safe mining towards the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision.

#Jharkhand: IIT-ISM conference focuses on future-ready mining roadmap

R Sreelekha resigns as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 3 (UNI) Former Kerala DGP and BJP councillor R Sreelekha has decided to resign from the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, citing personal reasons, but the resignation has not yet been formally submitted to the Corporation Secretary.

#R Sreelekha resigns as Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor

Bajwa backs Pargat Singh appointment, says Punjab Congress united; targets AAP govt

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Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday backed the Congress high command’s decision to appoint Pargat Singh as the party’s state president, saying the leadership had accepted the decision and would fight the 2027 Assembly election as a united force.

#Bajwa backs Pargat Singh appointment # says Punjab Congress united; targets AAP govt

Gurindervir Singh’s 100m bronze offers fresh hope for Indian sprinting: Coach Happy

Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) Indian sprinter Gurindervir Singh’s bronze medal in the men’s 100 metres at the Asian Games could prove a breakthrough moment for Indian sprinting, showing younger athletes that a podium finish in one of athletics’ most competitive events is achievable, his coach Happy said.

#Gurindervir Singh’s 100m bronze offers fresh hope for Indian sprinting: Coach Happy

Abhishek Sharma powers India to Asian Games gold, father hails 61-run knock on tough Japan pitch

Chandigarh, Oct 3 (UNI) Indian all-rounder Abhishek Sharma’s father and coach Rajkumar Sharma hailed his son’s match-winning 61 off 28 balls after India clinched the Asian Games cricket gold, saying the innings carried added significance because it came in difficult batting conditions in Japan.

#Abhishek Sharma powers India to Asian Games gold # father hails 61-run knock on tough Japan pitch

CM Majhi urges investors, hospitality brands to tap Odisha’s vast tourism potential

Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday made a strong pitch for investment in the state’s tourism sector, inviting investors, hospitality brands and tourism partners from India and abroad to tap Odisha’s vast natural, cultural and heritage wealth.

#CM Majhi urges investors # hospitality brands to tap Odisha’s vast tourism potential

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe; UAE investigates suspected terrorist act and social-media links

Abu Dhabi, Oct 3 (UNI) A Flydubai co-pilot attacked the aircraft''s captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the plane during a flight to Tel Aviv on Wednesday, the United Arab Emirates'' top prosecutor said, describing the incident as an attempted "terrorist act".

#Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe; UAE investigates suspected terrorist act and social-media links

Some heroes work in silence: Jackie Shroff salutes Capt Smit Machchhar's courage

Mumbai, Oct 3 (UNI) Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroic bravery after the Indian pilot averted a major tragedy aboard flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which could have been a 9/11 style aviation crisis.

#Some heroes work in silence: Jackie Shroff salutes Capt Smit Machchhar's courage

‘Some heroes work in silence’: Jackie Shroff salutes Capt Smit Machchhar’s courage after flydubai aviation crisis

Mumbai, Oct 3 (UNI) Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff has commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroic bravery after the Indian pilot averted a major tragedy aboard flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which could have been a 9/11 style aviation crisis.

#‘Some heroes work in silence’: Jackie Shroff salutes Capt Smit Machchhar’s courage after flydubai aviation crisis

AP: Five workers killed, several injured in boiler explosion at Sri City SEZ facility

Sri City (Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh), Oct 3 (UNI) At least five workers were killed and more than 10 others injured in a massive boiler explosion at a facility in the Sri City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) here on Saturday.

#AP: Five workers killed # several injured in boiler explosion at Sri City SEZ facility

US and Japan extend Science and Technology agreement idefinitely

Tokyo, Oct 3 (UNI) The United States and Japan have agreed to extend their bilateral Science and Technology Agreement indefinitely, reaffirming long-term cooperation between the two countries in research, development and emerging technologies.

#US and Japan extend Science and Technology agreement idefinitely

Centre overhauls tribunal appointment system, selection process to begin six months before vacancies

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The Central Government has notified a new framework for appointments and oversight of major tribunals, requiring the process to fill vacancies to begin at least six months in advance and introducing a structured assessment of candidates, including scrutiny of judicial work, professional experience and, where applicable, an order-writing exercise.

#Centre overhauls tribunal appointment system # selection process to begin six months before vacancies

Centre approves five Centres of Excellence for newly classified classical languages

New Delhi, Oct 3 (UNI) The Central government has approved the establishment of five Centres of Excellence for studies in Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit, two years after the five languages were accorded classical language status.

#Centre approves five Centres of Excellence for newly classified classical languages

Grossi pledges to act independently if appointed UN Secretary-General

United Nations, Oct 3 (Sputnik/UNI) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi told RIA Novosti that, if appointed UN Secretary-General, he would act independently and be guided by the UN Charter.

#Grossi pledges to act independently if appointed UN Secretary-General

The happiness of playing football should never disappear from the Selecao: Ancelotti

By Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday mentioned commitment, quality and, above all, the happiness of playing football as the characteristics that he would never want his team to lose.

#The happiness of playing football should never disappear from the Selecao: Ancelotti

The happiness of playing football should never disappear from the Selecao: Ancelotti

By Sirshendu Panth
Kolkata, Oct 2 (UNI) Brazilian head coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday mentioned commitment, quality and, above all, the happiness of playing football as the characteristics that he would never want his team to lose.

#The happiness of playing football should never disappear from the Selecao: Ancelotti

Asian Games: Japan edges China to reach men's volleyball final

Nagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) Japan edged China 3-2 in the men''s volleyball semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games on Friday to set up a final showdown with Iran.
The first set was closely contested, with the score tied several times. After the teams were level at 18-18, Japan scored consecutive points, prompting China to call a timeout. The teams continued to trade points until 22-22, before China pulled ahead to take the set 25-23.

#Asian Games: Japan edges China to reach men's volleyball final

Manchester City appeals Premier League financial breaches ruling

London, Oct 2 (UNI) Manchester City confirmed on Friday that it has lodged an appeal against a ruling by an independent commission that found the club guilty of all charges relating to alleged breaches of the Premier League''s financial regulations. .

#Manchester City appeals Premier League financial breaches ruling

BJP workers never step back from challenging tasks: Reena Kashyap

Jammu, Oct 2 (UNI) Newly nominated Seh-Prabhari of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh BJP and MLA from Pachhad Assembly constituency, Reena Kashyap, today said that BJP workers never step back from challenging tasks or organizational responsibilities.

#BJP workers never step back from challenging tasks: Reena Kashyap

Asian Games: China, Japan split golds on Asian Games kayak cross debut

Nagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) China''s Chen Lin and Japan''s Yuuki Tanaka won the inaugural Asian Games kayak cross titles on Friday as the canoe slalom program concluded at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. .

#Asian Games: China # Japan split golds on Asian Games kayak cross debut

UP: Aradhana Mishra appointed new Congress President

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Ahead of the crucial 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress has shunted out its state President Ajay Rai and has appointed Aradhana Mishra '' Mona '' as the new state president.

#UP: Aradhana Mishra appointed new Congress President

Pargat Singh Appointed Punjab Congress Chief as Warring Steps Down, Points to Pilot’s Role in Exit

Chandigarh, Oct 2 (UNI) The Congress on Friday appointed Jalandhar Cantonment MLA and former Indian hockey captain Pargat Singh as president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), bringing the curtains down on Amrinder Singh Raja Warring’s nearly four-and-a-half-year tenure amid months of factional tensions in the state unit.

#Pargat Singh Appointed Punjab Congress Chief as Warring Steps Down # Points to Pilot’s Role in Exit

T'gana: Congress MP Vamsi Krishna seeks transparency in CEC appointment, stronger voter safeguards

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress MP Gaddam Vamsi Krishna today called for greater transparency in the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and stronger safeguards for voters'' rights, stressing the need to protect democracy and constitutional values.

#T'gana: Congress MP Vamsi Krishna seeks transparency in CEC appointment # stronger voter safeguards

Visakhapatnam aims to achieve global cleanliness standards in three years

Visakhapatnam, Oct 2 (UNI) Visakhapatnam should strive to achieve international cleanliness standards and emerge as a global city through collective efforts by citizens, public representatives and officials, MP M. Sri Bharat and District Collector M. Abhisikth Kishore said on Friday.

#Visakhapatnam aims to achieve global cleanliness standards in three years

ICICI Life appoints Sidharatha Mishra as Managing Director

Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI) ICICI Life Insurance officially announced through a filing to the stock exchange here on Friday that it has appointed Sidharatha Mishra as its Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer, replacing Anup Bagchi, who will step down from he position at the
close of business hours on October 13, 2026.

#ICICI Life appoints Sidharatha Mishra as Managing Director

Apna Dal (S) reliable NDA ally; alliance will retain power in UP in 2027: Anupriya Patel

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Apna Dal (Sonelal) national president and union Minister Anupriya Patel on Friday asserted that the NDA would return to power in Uttar Pradesh with a landslide victory in the 2027 Assembly elections, saying her party remained a "strong and reliable" ally of the ruling alliance.

#Apna Dal (S) reliable NDA ally; alliance will retain power in UP in 2027: Anupriya Patel

Hamirpur: Under-construction bridge collapses, one worker dead, five injured

Hamirpur (HP), Oct 2 (UNI) A major accident occurred on Friday in Hamirpur district when an under-construction bridge over the Hathli Khad (ravine) suddenly collapsed, killing one worker, while five others were seriously injured.

#Hamirpur: Under-construction bridge collapses # one worker dead # five injured

Tirupati: Appalayagunta temple receives Swachha Andhra Award-2026

Tirupati, Oct 2 (UNI) The Sri Prasanna Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Appalayagunta, managed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), has received the Swachha Andhra Award-2026 from the Andhra Pradesh government in recognition of its cleanliness and sanitation management.

#Tirupati: Appalayagunta temple receives Swachha Andhra Award-2026

Odisha Congress seeks immediate arrest of accused in alleged Nayapalli rape case

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (UNI) The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) on Friday demanded the immediate arrest of the accused in the alleged rape of a young woman at Nayapalli here and sought stringent action against those responsible for the crime.

#Odisha Congress seeks immediate arrest of accused in alleged Nayapalli rape case

Telangana Governor appreciates young doctors for academic excellence

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday felicitated two young doctors for their academic excellence and dedicated service to humanity on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

#Telangana Governor appreciates young doctors for academic excellence

Cornell University alleged sexual assault case reopened after two years as Jane Doe alleges gang rape

New York, Oct 2 (UNI) A sexual-assault case involving a former Cornell University student has returned to the spotlight after prosecutors reopened their investigation into allegations that seven men assaulted her at a fraternity house in October 2024.

#Cornell University alleged sexual assault case reopened after two years as Jane Doe alleges gang rape

UAE presidential adviser calls flydubai cockpit incident 'terrorist act', praises Indian captain

Abu Dhabi, Oct 2 (UNI) UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash on Friday described the incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv as a "terrorist act" and praised Indian captain Smit Machchhar for his handling of the emergency.

#UAE presidential adviser calls flydubai cockpit incident 'terrorist act' # praises Indian captain

Maha: Solapur journalist bodies demand action under Journalist Protection Act over attack on Nikhil Sukre

Solapur, Oct 2 (UNI) Journalist organisations in Solapur have strongly condemned the alleged attack on Nikhil Sukre, Pune correspondent of Jai Maharashtra news channel, and demanded stringent action against those responsible under the Maharashtra Journalist Protection Act.

#Maha: Solapur journalist bodies demand action under Journalist Protection Act over attack on Nikhil Sukre

Akhilesh appeals to old SP leaders to rejoin his party to remove BJP from power in UP

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Reiteratering that INDIA alliance is strong in Uttar Pradesh and will contest the Assembly polls with strong commitment, Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Friday appealed to old SP leaders , who are in other political party to return back in their old party.

#Akhilesh appeals to old SP leaders to rejoin his party to remove BJP from power in UP

Protest near Jantar Mantar attempt to conceal AAP's potential defeat in Punjab: Harsh Malhotra

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra on Friday said that the people of Delhi and the country are watching everything closely today, and the drama staged near Jantar Mantar and Mumbai on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, in the name of “Protecting the Right to Vote” was not about safeguarding democracy, but a cowardly attempt to conceal the Aam Aadmi Party’s potential defeat in Punjab, he added.

#Protest near Jantar Mantar attempt to conceal AAP's potential defeat in Punjab: Harsh Malhotra

Himachal Guv opens state-of-the-art natural therapy centre in Solan

Solan, Oct 2 (UNI) In a major push toward holistic health, indigenous ecology, and values-driven pedagogy, Governor Kavinder Gupta inaugurated a cutting-edge Natural Therapy Centre at the Madhav Srishti Bahu-Aayami Shikshan Sansthan in Gan Ki Ser near here.

#Himachal Guv opens state-of-the-art natural therapy centre in Solan

Asian Games: Japan wins two track cycling golds as China, Malaysia take one each

Nagoya (Japan), Oct 2 (UNI) Host Japan claimed two gold medals as track cycling concluded at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Friday, while China and Malaysia took one gold each on the final day.
In the men''s Madison, Japan topped the sprint classifications to finish with 76 points to win gold.

#Asian Games: Japan wins two track cycling golds as China # Malaysia take one each

Lalremsiami completes 200 senior international caps, Hockey India congratulates the star striker

Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (UNI) Hockey India congratulates Indian women’s hockey team forward Lalremsiami on completing 200 senior international appearances for the country, a landmark she reached during India’s gold-medal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.

#Lalremsiami completes 200 senior international caps # Hockey India congratulates the star striker

AP: 388 mandals in 21 districts declared as drought affected

Vijayawada, Oct 2 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government has declared 388 mandals in 21 districts as drought affected for the kharif season due to the El Nino effect. Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad declared the drought-affected mandals here today.

#AP: 388 mandals in 21 districts declared as drought affected

ECoR achieves breakthrough of 829-metre tunnel in Kottavalasa-Koraput doubling project

Bhubaneswar, Oct 2 (UNI) The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has achieved a major engineering breakthrough with the successful excavation of the 829-metre Tunnel No. 41-41A between Borra Guhalu and Karakavalasa stations in Odisha’s Rayagada division, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing Kottavalasa-Koraput Doubling Project.

#ECoR achieves breakthrough of 829-metre tunnel in Kottavalasa-Koraput doubling project

UP: Rudra Pratap Singh Yadav honoured with ‘Certificate of Excellence’ at O.P. Jindal Global University

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Rudra Pratap Singh Yadav, son of Anurag Yadav, grandson of Abhay Ram Singh Yadav, and a member of the family of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, has brought pride to his family through his notable contribution to the field of public policy and youth leadership.

#UP: Rudra Pratap Singh Yadav honoured with ‘Certificate of Excellence’ at O.P. Jindal Global University

Telangana delegation visits Asian Games venue in Japan

Tokyo/Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) A Telangana government delegation led by Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari visited the Asian Games venue in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Friday as part of a two-day tour to observe sporting events and gain insights into international-level sports management.

#Telangana delegation visits Asian Games venue in Japan

PM hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar's courage as 'Unforgettable Conversation'

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday described his conversation with Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar as an "unforgettable conversation" marked by "pride and emotions", as he spoke to the Indian pilot recovering in a UAE hospital after being seriously injured while helping avert a potentially catastrophic mid-air incident.

#PM hails Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar's courage as 'Unforgettable Conversation'

Tiger reintroduction in Buxa marks new chapter in conservation: Bengal minister Yadav

Siliguri, Oct 2 (UNI) The release of a tigress in Buxa Tiger Reserve today marked the beginning of a new chapter in tiger conservation in West Bengal, union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav said.

#Tiger reintroduction in Buxa marks new chapter in conservation: Bengal minister Yadav

‘Hamas won’ as young Israelis called for killing Gaza babies: Yair Lapid

Jerusalem, Oct 2 (UNI)Amid the continuing criticism within Israel over rhetoric and policies surrounding the war in Gaza,Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has recalled a “painful” meeting with a group of young Israelis who, he said, expressed support for killing Palestinians in Gaza, including babies, arguing that there were “no innocents” in the enclave.He further questioned the government''s approach toward countries critical of Israel, saying that cutting diplomatic ties or closing embassies was not in the country''s interests.

#‘Hamas won’ as young Israelis called for killing Gaza babies: Yair Lapid

Tiger return to Buxa to open new tourism chapter in Dooars: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Siliguri, Oct 2 (UNI) The return of the tiger to Buxa Tiger Reserve will open a new chapter in the development of the Dooars as an international nature-tourism destination, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday, asserting that the state government would use the region''s rich natural resources to attract tourists from across the world.

#Tiger return to Buxa to open new tourism chapter in Dooars: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

UP Govt’s industrial development agenda gains momentum, industrial future of BIDA taking shape in Bundelkhand

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Infrastructure development and land acquisition in the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) area have gained momentum as part of efforts to develop Uttar Pradesh as a new center of industrial investment.

#UP Govt’s industrial development agenda gains momentum # industrial future of BIDA taking shape in Bundelkhand

Cong backs protests over Election Commission, MPSC issues: Harshvardhan Sapkal

Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Friday said the party would support those raising concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

#Cong backs protests over Election Commission # MPSC issues: Harshvardhan Sapkal

Warring resigns as Punjab Cong chief, fresh leadership arrangement takes shape ahead of 2027 polls

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Congress MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Friday formally resigned as Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) president, handing over his resignation to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a meeting at 10 Janpath in New Delhi and bringing to an end his nearly four-and-a-half-year tenure at the helm of the state unit.

#Warring resigns as Punjab Cong chief # fresh leadership arrangement takes shape ahead of 2027 polls

Bapu’s Charkha foundation of self-reliance, ODOP initiative to make ‘Local to Global’ in same spirit of Swadeshi: CM Yogi

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, describing Mahatma Gandhi’s mantra of Swadeshi and self-reliance as the foundation of a self-reliant and developed India, said Bapu’s charkha was not merely an object but the foundation of India’s self-reliance and self-sufficiency.

#Bapu’s Charkha foundation of self-reliance # ODOP initiative to make ‘Local to Global’ in same spirit of Swadeshi: CM Yogi

Haryana slaps financial liability on officials for illegal payments, losses under new audit law

Panchkula, Oct 2 (UNI) Haryana has given its Local Audit Department sweeping powers to impose personal financial liability on officials for illegal payments, negligence,, and losses in local bodies, universities, and institutions handling public money. This replaces a decades-old framework with a law that makes audit findings hurt where they matter: in the pocket.

#Haryana slaps financial liability on officials for illegal payments # losses under new audit law

Telangana Guv , CM inaugurate Bapu Ghat Digital Museum on Gandhi Jayanti

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday inaugurated the Bapu Ghat Digital Museum at Langar Houz here on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi''s birth anniversary.

#Telangana Guv # CM inaugurate Bapu Ghat Digital Museum on Gandhi Jayanti

Karnataka SIR: Shivakumar, Vijayendra spar over bulk Form-7 applications

Bengaluru, Oct 2 (UNI) The political battle over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka intensified on Friday, with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and BJP state president Vijayendra Yediyurappa trading charges over alleged misuse of Form-7 applications to delete names from the voters'' list.

#Karnataka SIR: Shivakumar # Vijayendra spar over bulk Form-7 applications

AP: Ultraviolette Automotive establishes new UV space station in Anantapur

Anantapur, Oct 2 (UNI) Ultraviolette Automotive has announcedthe launch of a new UV Space Station in Anantapur, marking a significantmilestone in the company''s expanding retail footprint across emerging mobilitymarkets in India.

#AP: Ultraviolette Automotive establishes new UV space station in Anantapur

UP: Akash Anand apologises to Mayawati, says he's not leaving BSP

Lucknow, Oct 2 (UNI) After being expelled from the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Akash Anand, nephew of Party supremo Mayawati, broke his silence on Friday via social media.

#UP: Akash Anand apologises to Mayawati # says he's not leaving BSP

TN Guv, Vijay, Stalin, leaders pay rich tributes to Bapu on his birth anniv

Chennai, Oct 2 (UNI) Glowing tributes were paid to Father of the Nation and Apostle of peace Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of
his 157th birth anniversary.

#TN Guv # Vijay # Stalin # leaders pay rich tributes to Bapu on his birth anniv

'We Indians risk our lives to save others': PM Modi hails flydubai captain Smit Machchhar

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar over a video call on Friday and praised his courage, presence of mind and composure during the mid-air crisis, saying the captain''s actions have shown the world that Indians are willing to risk their own lives to save others.

#'We Indians risk our lives to save others': PM Modi hails flydubai captain Smit Machchhar

AP Govt should have provided legal protection to BC reservations: Cong

Vijayawada, Oct 2 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Vice-President Kolanukonda Shivaji has said that the Andhra Pradesh High Court''s verdict regarding the 34% reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) has not come as a surprise to the Congress Party and felt that the government could have provided stronger legal protection to the BC reservations.

#AP Govt should have provided legal protection to BC reservations: Cong

BJP MLA Narendra Mehta issues unconditional apology over ‘City of Jains’ remark

Mumbai, Oct 2 (UNI) BJP MLA Narendra Mehta has tendered an unconditional apology over his controversial description of Mira-Bhayandar as a “city of Jains”, following strong criticism from political parties and social organisations.

#BJP MLA Narendra Mehta issues unconditional apology over ‘City of Jains’ remark

Googlebook: One laptop, one Android world as it hits US market

Googlebook: One laptop, one Android world as it hits US market
By D Santhosh Kumar
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (UNI) Google is entering a new premium laptop category with Googlebook, seeking to bring Android smartphones and laptops into a single connected ecosystem where users can continue work across devices, access phone applications and files on the laptop and transfer information such as passwords, Wi-Fi details and messages without repeatedly configuring each device.

#Googlebook: One laptop # one Android world as it hits US market

Telangana: Governor, CM Reddy pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat

Hyderabad, Oct 2 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat in Langar House, Hyderabad, on Friday on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

#Telangana: Governor # CM Reddy pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Bapu Ghat

PM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, says Bapu’s message will guide India towards ‘Viksit Bharat’

New Delhi, Oct 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti, recalling the enduring relevance of the Father of the Nation’s message and saying it would continue to guide the country towards building a better society and a “Viksit Bharat”.

#PM pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi # says Bapu’s message will guide India towards ‘Viksit Bharat’

Haryana: Panchkula Police nabs 5th conman in Rs 95-lakh cyber trap

Panchkula, Oct 1 (UNI) Panchkula Police has struck another blow against a ruthless cyber fraud ring, arresting the fifth accused in a Rs 95.21 lakh online trading scam that stripped an 81-year-old retired man of his savings and dragging the victim closer to justice with the recovery and return of Rs 54 lakh, officials said today.

#Haryana: Panchkula Police nabs 5th conman in Rs 95-lakh cyber trap

Marriage was the best decision of my life: Anil Kapoor

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) Anil Kapoor looked back on his marriage to Sunita Kapoor during a conversation about love and relationships on the upcoming episode of "India Ke Top 1% – The Anil Kapoor Show", calling marriage one of the most significant decisions of his life.

#Marriage was the best decision of my life: Anil Kapoor

AP: YSRCP Doctors Wing voices concern over deaths of medical students

Vijayawada, Oct 1 (UNI) YSRCP NTR District Doctors Wing Chairman Dr. Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav today expressed deep concern over the repeated deaths of medical students in Andhra Pradesh and questioned the effectiveness and independence of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) as the regulator of affiliated medical institutions.

#AP: YSRCP Doctors Wing voices concern over deaths of medical students

AP: Global Horticulture Hub being established in Rayalaseema at cost of Rs 1 lakh Cr.: Minister

Vijayawada, Oct 1 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Agriculture K Atchannaikdu has said that the government is establishing a ‘Global Horticulture Hub’ in Rayalaseema region by spending Rs One lakh crore.

Talking to the media here on Thursday, he said that the government has formulated an action to promote horticulture in Rayalaseema in the name of ‘Global Horticulture Hub- Rayalaseema Raising.

#AP: Global Horticulture Hub being established in Rayalaseema at cost of Rs 1 lakh Cr.: Minister

Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari leads T'gana govt delegation to Asian Games venue in Japan

Hyderabad/Japan, Oct 1 (UNI) A Telangana government delegation, led by Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari, visited the Asian Games being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, and observed the conduct of international-level sporting events.

#Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari leads T'gana govt delegation to Asian Games venue in Japan

Omani co-pilot who stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar onboard FlyDubai flight discussed killing jews on social media

Jerusalem, Oct 1 (UNI) The Omani co-pilot who stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar aboard the FlyDubai passenger flight reportedly discussed killing Jews on social media, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel.

#Omani co-pilot who stabbed Captain Smit Machchhar onboard FlyDubai flight discussed killing jews on social media

AP: GCC steps up efforts to secure global recognition for Araku coffee

Visakhapatnam, Oct 1 (UNI) The Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) is intensifying efforts to secure international recognition for Araku coffee and improve market opportunities and incomes for tribal farmers, GCC Chairman Kidari Sravan Kumar said today.

#AP: GCC steps up efforts to secure global recognition for Araku coffee

Captain Smit Machchhar being shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention; Indian Ambassador meets brave Indian pilot

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) FlyDubai''s Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, who suffered grievous injuries after being stabbed by his co-pilot onboard flight FZ 1073, has been shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention and recovery, the MEA said today.

#Captain Smit Machchhar being shifted to Abu Dhabi for continued medical attention; Indian Ambassador meets brave Indian pilot

Nirmala Sitaraman, AP CM, Dy. CM to launch Global Horticulture Hub on Oct. 2

Vijayawada, Oct 1 (UNI) union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan will launch the prestigious project Global Horticulture Hub at Madanapalle on Friday.

#Nirmala Sitaraman # AP CM # Dy. CM to launch Global Horticulture Hub on Oct. 2

AP: TTD steps up facilities as holiday rush peaks in Tirumala

Tirumala, Oct 1 (UNI) The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has intensified arrangements to manage the heavy influx of devotees amid the holiday rush and the ongoing Purattasi month, with officials monitoring queue lines round-the-clock to ensure smooth darshan and provide essential services.

#AP: TTD steps up facilities as holiday rush peaks in Tirumala

Final electoral roll to be published on October 16: Visakhapatnam Collector

Visakhapatnam, Oct 1 (UNI) The final electoral roll in Andhra Pradesh will be published on October 16 following a revision of the schedule for the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls, District Collector and District Election Officer M Abhisikth Kishore said today.

#Final electoral roll to be published on October 16: Visakhapatnam Collector

T'gana: DRI seizes 4 elephant tusks, apprehends 3 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad, has seized four elephant tusks weighing around 17 kg, along with intricately carved ivory articles, and apprehended three persons allegedly involved in their illegal sale.

#T'gana: DRI seizes 4 elephant tusks # apprehends 3 in Hyderabad

Manipur: Cabinet approves enhancement of ex-gratia for Army/CAPF, assistance to missing victims

Imphal, Oct 1 (UNI) The Manipur Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, today decided to pay higher ex-gratia to Army/CAPF personnel, ex-gratia to families of 49 missing persons, constitution of the Fifth State Finance Commission and higher pension for retired journalists.

#Manipur: Cabinet approves enhancement of ex-gratia for Army/CAPF # assistance to missing victims

Telangana Cabinet approves two pending DAs for employees, 5,800 MW green power tenders

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The Telangana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, has approved the release of two pending Dearness Allowance (DA) instalments to government employees, besides taking a series of decisions on power, El Niño preparedness, irrigation, land issues and paddy procurement.

#Telangana Cabinet approves two pending DAs for employees # 5 #800 MW green power tenders

Second edition of Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav begins tomorrow; Delhi CM to inaugurate

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Set against the majestic backdrop of Delhi’s Purana Qila, the second edition of the Indraprastha Dance Festival, which celebrates the timeless beauty of Indian classical dance, begins on Friday. The event, presented by Delhi Tourism, Government of Delhi, will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

#Second edition of Indraprastha Nritya Mahotsav begins tomorrow; Delhi CM to inaugurate

API honours Odisha physician Lalit Kumar Meher with ‘Master Teacher’ award

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (UNI) Eminent Odisha physician and medical educationist Prof. (Dr.) Lalit Kumar Meher has been selected for the prestigious ‘Master Teacher’ award by the Association of Physicians of India (API) for the current year.

#API honours Odisha physician Lalit Kumar Meher with ‘Master Teacher’ award

Netanyahu says motive behind stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar aboard FlyDubai jet unclear

Jerusalem, Oct 1 (UNI) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the motive behind the FlyDubai co-pilot stabbing the pilot, Indian national Captain Smit Machchhar, on a passenger jet bound for Tel Aviv remained unclear, suggesting that the motive was not necessarily linked to hijacking.

#Netanyahu says motive behind stabbing Captain Smit Machchhar aboard FlyDubai jet unclear

J&K Govt approves Rs 15 Cr restoration of traditional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route

Srinagar, Oct 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah-led Government has accorded administrative approval for restoration of the traditional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route at an estimated cost of Rs 15 crore, officials said on Thursday.

#J&K Govt approves Rs 15 Cr restoration of traditional Shri Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route

AP: Election Commission must restore public confidence in electoral system: Raghuveera Reddy

Vijayawada, Oct 1 (UNI) Congress Working Committee (CWC) Member Dr N Raghuveera Reddy Thursday said that widespread concern is being expressed across the country over the manner in which the Election Commission is functioning and over the developments taking place in the name of revision of electoral rolls.

#AP: Election Commission must restore public confidence in electoral system: Raghuveera Reddy

Sand artists Sudarsan Pattnaik, Manas Sahoo salute Captain Smit Machchhar through artworks

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (UNI) Internationally acclaimed sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Thursday paid tribute to Captain Smit Machchhar by creating a sand sculpture at Puri Beach, saluting the Indian pilot for his courage during the recent incident aboard a flydubai flight.

#Sand artists Sudarsan Pattnaik # Manas Sahoo salute Captain Smit Machchhar through artworks

UP RERA approves 11 real estate projects across five districts with Rs 2,086 cr investment

Lucknow, Oct1 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has approved 11 real estate projects across five districts of the state to boost investment and construction activity in the real estate sector.

#UP RERA approves 11 real estate projects across five districts with Rs 2 #086 cr investment

Minister inspects Delhi State Health Mission, directs officials to plug gaps in programme implementation

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Delhi Health Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday inspected the Delhi State Health Mission (DSHM) office and reviewed the implementation of various public health programmes, including TB elimination, dialysis, maternal and child health, immunisation, mental health, non-communicable diseases and disease surveillance.

#Minister inspects Delhi State Health Mission # directs officials to plug gaps in programme implementation

Himachal CM announces higher milk, apple procurement prices to boost rural economy

Shimla, October 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced an increase in the support price of milk from December 1 and raised the procurement price of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme from Rs 12 to Rs 13 per kg, saying the measures would strengthen the rural economy and increase farmers’ incomes.

#Himachal CM announces higher milk # apple procurement prices to boost rural economy

AP Govt. to challenge AP HC verdict on BC reservations in local bodies in SC

Repalle, Oct 1 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Thursday announced that the government will approach the Supreme Court on the AP High Court’s verdict, dismissing the government’s decision to provide 34 per cent reservations to the BCs in the rural urban bodies and 33.33 per cent reservations in the urban local bodies in the ensuing elections. .

#AP Govt. to challenge AP HC verdict on BC reservations in local bodies in SC

Telangana: TG SAFE seizes 6,368 Tramadol capsules from medical shop in Tellapur

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) The TG SAFE–Drugs Wing seized 6,368 Pyeevon Spas Plus capsules containing Tramadol, a habit-forming prescription drug, during a raid on a medical shop at Tellapur village in Ramchandrapuram mandal of Sangareddy district.

#Telangana: TG SAFE seizes 6 #368 Tramadol capsules from medical shop in Tellapur

Telangana Govt to appoint special officers for elderly welfare in every district: Adluri

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) Telangana Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar said the State government is giving priority to the dignity, safety, health and financial security of senior citizens and directed officials to take steps to appoint a special officer in every district to address their grievances.

#Telangana Govt to appoint special officers for elderly welfare in every district: Adluri

Saptak stays in medal hunt as India fifth in men’s golf after second round at Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya, Oct 1 (UNI) Saptak Talwar kept India’s medal hopes alive in men’s golf, following up his opening-round 66 with a two-under 68 to sit tied seventh at the halfway stage of the Asian Games here on Thursday.

#Saptak stays in medal hunt as India fifth in men’s golf after second round at Asian Games

Himachal, New Zealand discuss technology and innovation in apple horticulture

Shimla, October 1 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh and New Zealand discussed technology, innovation and technical cooperation to strengthen apple horticulture in the state during a meeting between Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and a delegation led by New Zealand High Commissioner Patrick Rata here on Thursday.

#Himachal # New Zealand discuss technology and innovation in apple horticulture

Shinde appeals for simple Navaratri celebrations, urges that money saved be used to help drought-hit farmers

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed to people, Shiv Sena functionaries and social organisations to celebrate the upcoming Navratri and other religious and cultural festivals in a simple manner and divert the money saved towards helping drought-affected farmers.

#Shinde appeals for simple Navaratri celebrations # urges that money saved be used to help drought-hit farmers

Maha: Shinde appeals for simple celebrations, urges diversion of festival funds to drought-hit farmers

Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today appealed to people, Shiv Sena functionaries and social organisations to celebrate the upcoming Navratri and other religious and cultural festivals in a simple manner and divert the saved money towards helping drought-affected farmers.

#Maha: Shinde appeals for simple celebrations # urges diversion of festival funds to drought-hit farmers

Bengal: 14 minors rescued from bonded labour at Shankarpur fishing port in East Midnapore

Midnapore, Oct 1 (UNI) A child labour racket operating under the cover of West Bengal’s bustling Shankarpur fishing port has been exposed, with 14 minors and a 21-year-old worker rescued who were allegedly being forced to work for up to 16 hours a day for nominal wages.

#Bengal: 14 minors rescued from bonded labour at Shankarpur fishing port in East Midnapore

Voters left out in SIR can reapply without 2002-roll details: CEC Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1(UNI) Eligible citizens whose names are missing from the electoral rolls can continue to seek enrolment through Form 6 even after completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, the election authorities here said on Thursday, amid controversy over the additional requirements attached to the form during the revision exercise.

#Voters left out in SIR can reapply without 2002-roll details: CEC Odisha

Silly goals against Pak expose India’s defensive lapses ahead of final: Harmanpreet

Gifu, Oct 1 (UNI) India’s dramatic 4-3 victory over Pakistan in the Asian Games men’s hockey semifinal came with a warning for the defending champions, with captain Harmanpreet Singh admitting that “silly goals” and defensive lapses nearly allowed their arch-rivals to overturn a three-goal deficit here on Thursday.

#Silly goals against Pak expose India’s defensive lapses ahead of final: Harmanpreet

J&K notifies EV- Policy-2026, sets six-year roadmap for clean mobility

Srinagar, Oct 1 (UNI) The Jammu and Kashmir Government has rolled out its Electric Vehicle Policy-2026, charting a six-year roadmap to accelerate the shift to cleaner, affordable and weather-resilient transport across the union Territory.

#J&K notifies EV- Policy-2026 # sets six-year roadmap for clean mobility

“ You are a true hero “: Telangana Governor praises Captain Smith Machher

Hyderabad, Oct 1 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla expressed deep concern over the Dubai–Tel Aviv flydubai flight incident and praised Captain Smith Machher for his exceptional courage and bravery.

#“ You are a true hero “: Telangana Governor praises Captain Smith Machher

Haryana roadways invites applications for 44 apprentice posts in Bhiwani

Panchkulla, Oct 1 (UNI) Haryana State Transport, Bhiwani, has invited applications for 44 apprentice posts across nine trades for its Loharu and Tosham sub-centres, a spokesman said on Thursday.

#Haryana roadways invites applications for 44 apprentice posts in Bhiwani

Ceat to expand manufacturing capacity at Chennai plant across car, CV, 2W tyre categories

Chennai, Oct 1 (UNI) Ceat Limited today announced an expansion of the manufacturing capabilities at its Chennai plant across passenger car and SUV, commercial vehicle and two wheeler tyre categories.

#Ceat to expand manufacturing capacity at Chennai plant across car # CV # 2W tyre categories

Adani’s Colombo terminal doubles capacity to 3.2 mn TEUs

Sri Lanka/Thiruvananthapurm, Oct 1 (UNI) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone''s (APSEZ) Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) has doubled its capacity to 3.2 million TEUs following the completion of a USD 750 million Phase II expansion, the company said.

#Adani’s Colombo terminal doubles capacity to 3.2 mn TEUs

PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchhar as ‘Hero’ after flydubai cockpit attack

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed Indian commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar as a “hero” for displaying extraordinary courage while confronting a violent attack in the cockpit of a flydubai flight, saying his actions helped avert what could have become another 9/11-like aviation tragedy and save the lives of 174 people on board.

#PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchhar as ‘Hero’ after flydubai cockpit attack

Centre denies Punjab CM Mann clearance for Japan visit, cites security concerns

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Oct 1 (UNI) The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for a proposed visit to Japan to watch the Indian men''s hockey team in the Asian Games, with security concerns cited for the decision, officials familiar with the matter said.

#Centre denies Punjab CM Mann clearance for Japan visit # cites security concerns

I was simply doing my duty: Mumbai pilot capt Smit Machchhar fights off co-pilot to avert mid-air disaster

Neha Purav
Mumbai, Oct 1 (UNI) Displaying extraordinary grit and courage under horrific circumstances, Mumbai-born Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, a resident of Bhanushali Wadi in Ghatkopar, saved the lives of nearly 180 passengers by thwarting an alleged mid-air hijacking and crash attempt by his co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight.

#I was simply doing my duty: Mumbai pilot capt Smit Machchhar fights off co-pilot to avert mid-air disaster

Terror in the cockpit: Captain’s courage saves 174 lives

Colonel Guru Saday Batabyal (Retd)
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The sky has always been civilisation’s most fragile frontier, a realm where human trust is not merely a virtue but the very architecture of survival. On flydubai Flight FZ 1073, that architecture cracked in the most chilling manner imaginable when the co-pilot, identified by Israeli investigators as Omani national Ahmed Al-Balushi, allegedly turned on his captain mid-air, knifing him inside the cockpit and attempting to seize control of the aircraft.

#Terror in the cockpit: Captain’s courage saves 174 lives

Terror in the cockpit: Captain’s courage saves 174 lives

Colonel Guru Saday Batabyal (Retd)
New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) The sky has always been civilisation’s most fragile frontier, a realm where human trust is not merely a virtue but the very architecture of survival. On flydubai Flight FZ 1073, that architecture cracked in the most chilling manner imaginable when the co-pilot, identified by Israeli investigators as Omani national Ahmed Al-Balushi, allegedly turned on his captain mid-air, knifing him inside the cockpit and attempting to seize control of the aircraft.

#Terror in the cockpit: Captain’s courage saves 174 lives

At UPSC centenary, Modi calls for 'Nation First, Citizen First' approach in civil services

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a renewed focus on public service and citizen-centric governance as he participated in the centenary celebrations of the union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in New Delhi, marking the culmination of year-long celebrations that began on October 1 last year.

#At UPSC centenary # Modi calls for 'Nation First # Citizen First' approach in civil services

Alld HC stays issuance of appointment letters for 4.5k UP police sub-inspector posts

Prayagraj, Oct 1 (UNI) The Allahabad High Court has stayed the issuance of appointment letters for 4,543 posts under the Uttar Pradesh Police Sub-Inspector Recruitment 2025, with the matter scheduled for hearing on October 5.

#Alld HC stays issuance of appointment letters for 4.5k UP police sub-inspector posts

Kharge salutes Captain Smit Machchhar, crew for courage during flydubai attack

New Delhi, Oct 1 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday saluted Indian commercial pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, the crew and others for displaying extraordinary courage and presence of mind during an attack aboard a flydubai flight, saying their actions helped save precious lives.

#Kharge salutes Captain Smit Machchhar # crew for courage during flydubai attack

Kusha Kapila to make Instagram debut with ‘Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe’

Mumbai, Sep 30 (UNI) A letter sent to the wrong woman becomes the beginning of an unlikely friendship in "Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe", Kusha Kapila’s first long-form Instagram series, in which she shares the screen with Sheeba Chaddha.

#Kusha Kapila to make Instagram debut with ‘Likhe Jo Khat Tujhe’

Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was wounded in stabbing by flydubai co-pilot who attempted to crash plane

Jerusalem/New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) One of the heroes of the day in the drama aboard the flydubai flight is Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar, the captain of the aircraft that the Omani co-pilot attempted to crash. Captain Machchhar was wounded by the stabbing during the physical struggle with the attacker, who was serving as the co-pilot.

#Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was wounded in stabbing by flydubai co-pilot who attempted to crash plane

Youth Congress-SFI clash rocks Kerala capital: CM orders action, Pinarayi visits injured

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Wednesday directed police to take stringent legal action against those responsible for the violent clash between Youth Congress workers and SFI activists near the University Men''s Hostel at Palayam here, while Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan visited the hostel and met students injured in the violence and subsequent police action.

#Youth Congress-SFI clash rocks Kerala capital: CM orders action # Pinarayi visits injured

Haryana 'Second Home' for Japanese businesses in India, Daikin discusses R&D Centre with CM Saini

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) Haryana has emerged as a major destination for Japanese businesses in India, with the state government saying it hosts the highest share of Japanese companies in the country. .

#Haryana 'Second Home' for Japanese businesses in India # Daikin discusses R&D Centre with CM Saini

Haryana ‘Second Home’ for Japanese businesses in India, Daikin discusses R&D Centre with CM Saini

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) Haryana has emerged as a major destination for Japanese businesses in India, with the state government saying it hosts the highest share of Japanese companies in the country. .

#Haryana ‘Second Home’ for Japanese businesses in India # Daikin discusses R&D Centre with CM Saini

APPCB to explore alternative routes for heavy vehicles to reduce Visakhapatnam air pollution

Visakhapatnam, Sept 30 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) will coordinate with the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) and Regional Transport Authority (RTA) to explore alternative routes for heavy vehicles travelling from Gangavaram Port and the Steel Plant through Gajuwaka to reduce air pollution in the city.

#APPCB to explore alternative routes for heavy vehicles to reduce Visakhapatnam air pollution

AP: Roadshow organized as prelude to CII Partnership Summit: Minister

Vijayawada, Sep 30 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSMEs Kondapalli Srinivas has said that the AP Government and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) jointly organized a major ‘Investment Promotion Roadshow’ in Mumbai on Wednesday to showcase the immense investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh and to strengthen new partnerships.

#AP: Roadshow organized as prelude to CII Partnership Summit: Minister

Asian Games: Japan's Kondo siblings strike gold as judo opens in Nagoya

Nagoya (Japan), Sep 30 (UNI) Japanese siblings Mitsuki and Hayato Kondo won gold within half an hour of each other as judo began at the 2026 Asian Games on Wednesday, while China collected three bronze medals.

#Asian Games: Japan's Kondo siblings strike gold as judo opens in Nagoya

Asian Games Day 11: China secures historic 100th diving gold; Nagoya mayor apologises for Games issues

Nagoya (Japan), Sep 30 (UNI) Following mounting complaints about transportation and accommodation disruptions at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the mayor of Nagoya apologised
on Wednesday for the inconveniences experienced by athletes.

#Asian Games Day 11: China secures historic 100th diving gold; Nagoya mayor apologises for Games issues

Youth Congress march turns tense near University hostel in Kerala capital

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (UNI) A Youth Congress march in the city turned tense on Wednesday night following a confrontation near the University of Kerala hostel, with protesters and students trading allegations and police using force to disperse the crowd.

#Youth Congress march turns tense near University hostel in Kerala capital

Raphinha returning to Barcelona after suffering minor muscle issue with Brazil

Madrid, Sep 30 (UNI) FC Barcelona forward Raphinha has been allowed to leave the Brazil national team squad and miss its forthcoming friendly against India to return to Spain after suffering a slight muscle injury. .

#Raphinha returning to Barcelona after suffering minor muscle issue with Brazil

Former Bengal minister Indranil Sen appears before ED officials

Kolkata, Sep 30 (UNI) Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen on Wednesday appeared before Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials here following summons from the central anti-money laundering agency over allegations of massive financial corruption involving the sale of entry passes for Durga Puja pandals.

#Former Bengal minister Indranil Sen appears before ED officials

Ratan Tata Innovation Hub to organise women entrepreneurs’ vendor development expo in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Sept 30 (UNI): The Ratan Tata Innovation Hub will organise a two-day vendor development programme for women entrepreneurs at Siripuram Deck Building in Visakhapatnam on November 2 and 3, hub representative Prakash said in a press release on Wednesday.

#Ratan Tata Innovation Hub to organise women entrepreneurs’ vendor development expo in Visakhapatnam

Sood invites Mirabai Chanu to help shape Delhi’s sports vision

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Delhi Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday met Olympic medallist and Asian Games silver medallist Mirabai Chanu and invited the celebrated weightlifter to contribute to the government’s plans for strengthening sports infrastructure and developing young talent in the national capital. .

#Sood invites Mirabai Chanu to help shape Delhi’s sports vision

Fadnavis Launches Bappa.Org Initiative To Take Maharashtra Ganeshotsav Traditions To Global Audience

Mumbai, Sept 30 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday launched the digital platform Bappa.Org as part of an initiative to document and showcase the cultural and social traditions associated with Ganeshotsav and take them to a global audience, with an effort also being made to secure World Heritage recognition for the festival.

#Fadnavis Launches Bappa.Org Initiative To Take Maharashtra Ganeshotsav Traditions To Global Audience

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

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.

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

AP: YSRCP alleges financial irregularities in Nellore Municipal Corporation

Nellore, Sep 30 (UNI) YSR Congress Party senior leader and former Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy has alleged that the Nellore Municipal Corporation has become a hub of unchecked financial irregularities under Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana, with taxes sharply increased and civic works being divided into small packages to avoid open tenders.

#AP: YSRCP alleges financial irregularities in Nellore Municipal Corporation

Vigilance probe ordered into construction lapses in Mundamveli Life Mission flats

Kochi, Sep 30 (UNI) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a Vigilance inquiry into serious construction lapses in the Life Mission flats built at Mundamveli in Rameswaram village of Ernakulam''s Thoppumpady.

#Vigilance probe ordered into construction lapses in Mundamveli Life Mission flats

Bihar Cabinet clears Green Hydrogen Policy 2026, approves Rs 2,761.55-crore farm feeder solarisation plan

Patna, Sep 30 (UNI) The Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026, aimed at promoting renewable energy, attracting private investment in the green hydrogen sector, reducing dependence on imported natural gas and cutting carbon emissions.

#Bihar Cabinet clears Green Hydrogen Policy 2026 # approves Rs 2 #761.55-crore farm feeder solarisation plan

AP: Tirupati to be developed as a global wedding destination

Vijayawada, Sep 30 (UNI) Tirupati Economic Region (TER) CEO and Revenue–Excise Special Chief Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena on Wednesday said that Tirupati would be developed as a global wedding destination by integrating wedding tourism with its existing religious tourism ecosystem.

#AP: Tirupati to be developed as a global wedding destination

Kerala Police warns against fake WhatsApp accounts used for financial fraud

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (UNI) Kerala Police has cautioned the public against cyber fraudsters creating fake WhatsApp accounts using the names and profile pictures of acquaintances and seeking money citing emergencies.

#Kerala Police warns against fake WhatsApp accounts used for financial fraud

South Korea demands North Korea apology over DMZ mine blast injuring three soldiers

Seoul, Sept 30 (UNI) South Korea demanded an apology from North Korea on Wednesday over a landmine blast inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that injured three South Korean soldiers, as Pyongyang rejected Seoul’s “fabricated findings” and warned of “immediate and merciless” retaliation if its troops were fired upon.

#South Korea demands North Korea apology over DMZ mine blast injuring three soldiers

Tirupati: SVIMS treats 60-year-old woman with complex traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Tirupati, Sep 30 (UNI) Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, has successfully treated a 60-year-old woman suffering from a complex traumatic diaphragmatic hernia following a serious accident, using advanced laparoscopic surgery and multidisciplinary critical care.

#Tirupati: SVIMS treats 60-year-old woman with complex traumatic diaphragmatic hernia

Saptak Talwar makes strong start with a four-under 66 to be tied third after Round 1 of Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya (Japan), Sep 30 (UNI) India’s Saptak Talwar made a promising start to his campaign at the Asian Games 2026 as he finished Round 1 placed tied third in the men’s individual event after shooting a four-under 66 at the Par-70 Kasugai Country Club East Course in Aichi-Nagoya.

#Saptak Talwar makes strong start with a four-under 66 to be tied third after Round 1 of Asian Games

Former Minister Semmalai quits AIADMK, joins TVK in Vijay's presence at Dharapuram bypoll rally

Chennai, Sep 28 (UNI) In a major setback to to the AIADMK which was already riddled with answers to arrest the successive poll routs, S.Semmalai, senior leader, former Minister, four time MLA and a former Lok Sabha member, on Wednesday quit the party and joined the ruling TVK in the presence of Chief Minister VIjay at his bypoll rally in Dharapuram.

#Former Minister Semmalai quits AIADMK # joins TVK in Vijay's presence at Dharapuram bypoll rally

CPI(M) seeks immediate scrapping of demographic panel, links exercise to Census, SIR and Delimitation

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Wednesday demanded the immediate scrapping of the High Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), saying questions reportedly being asked by the panel in different states had reinforced its apprehensions about the purpose and wider implications of the exercise.

#CPI(M) seeks immediate scrapping of demographic panel # links exercise to Census # SIR and Delimitation

Panchkula Police chase down motorcycle carrying 5, slap Rs 19,500 fine, impound vehicle

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) Panchkula Police chased down and stopped a motorcycle allegedly carrying five people, including minor children, after its rider ignored a signal to stop, imposing a Rs 19,500 fine and impounding the vehicle for multiple traffic violations, police said on Wednesday.

#Panchkula Police chase down motorcycle carrying 5 # slap Rs 19 #500 fine # impound vehicle

Asian Games Golf: Saptak Talwar, Pranavi Urs lead India's strong opening

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 30 (UNI) India made a solid start to the golf competition at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, with Saptak Talwar firing a four-under 66 to sit tied third in the men''s individual event, while Pranavi Urs emerged as the country''s leading performer in the women''s section.

#Asian Games Golf: Saptak Talwar # Pranavi Urs lead India's strong opening

Molineux to miss Bangladesh ODIs, McGrath to captain

Sydney, Sep 30 (UNI) Sophie Molineux will miss next month''s ODI series against Bangladesh with a hip injury, but Australia are hopeful she will recover in time for the following T20I series against New Zealand.

#Molineux to miss Bangladesh ODIs # McGrath to captain

SSB, APF Nepal adopt four-point resolution to strengthen India-Nepal border security

Siliguri, Sep 30 (UNI) The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), India, and Armed Police Force (APF), Nepal, have adopted a four-point resolution aimed at ensuring a robust security mechanism along the India-Nepal international border and strengthening operational coordination between the two forces.

#SSB # APF Nepal adopt four-point resolution to strengthen India-Nepal border security

ED arrests man in KPSC Veterinary Officers' exam paper leak case

Bengaluru, Sept 30 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Basavaraj Kannale in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Veterinary Officers'' Recruitment Examination for 400 posts, and alleged generation and handling of proceeds of crime arising from the recruitment scam.

#ED arrests man in KPSC Veterinary Officers' exam paper leak case

Second ODI: Campbell smashes fastest WI century at Barasapara

Guwahati, Sept 30 (UNI) West Indies opener John Campbell tore into India''s bowling attack with a breathtaking 65-ball century before falling for 101, rewriting the record books and powering the visitors to a sensational start in the second ODI at Barsapara Stadium here on Wednesday.

#Second ODI: Campbell smashes fastest WI century at Barasapara

FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence over serious food safety lapses

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the food licence of Seven Seas Hospitality with immediate effect after an inspection uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations at its premises in New Delhi.

#FSSAI suspends Seven Seas Hospitality licence over serious food safety lapses

Time for another chapter in storied India vs Pakistan rivalry as two teams face-off in semi-final at Asian Games

Kakamigahara, Sep 30 (UNI)The Indian men’s hockey team will renew one of international hockey’s fiercest rivalries when the defending champions take on Pakistan in the first semi-final
of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan on Thursday, with a place in the gold-medal
match at stake.

#Time for another chapter in storied India vs Pakistan rivalry as two teams face-off in semi-final at Asian Games

Haryana: 6,970 suspected intoxicant tablets, capsules seized in Sirsa; one held

Panchkula, Sep 30 (UNI) Haryana Police have seized 6,970 suspected intoxicant tablets and capsules from a man in Sirsa, as part of an intensified drive against drug trafficking in the district, a police spokesperson said here on Wednesday.

#Haryana: 6 #970 suspected intoxicant tablets # capsules seized in Sirsa; one held

ASSOCHAM’s ABC Index shows confidence in economy at 5.7pc b/w Apr-Sep amid global headwinds

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) The ASSOCHAM Business Confidence Index (ABC Index) recorded a steady movement in April-September 2026-27 at 5.7 per cent Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y), according to a statement released here on Wednesday.

#ASSOCHAM’s ABC Index shows confidence in economy at 5.7pc b/w Apr-Sep amid global headwinds

T-Hub launches Flashpoint venture studio, invites applications for agri-tech, space-tech tracks

Hyderabad, Sept 30 (UNI) T-Hub on Wednesday launched Flashpoint, a venture studio to help entrepreneurs build startups around industry-identified problems, with applications invited for its inaugural agri-tech and space-tech tracks.

#T-Hub launches Flashpoint venture studio # invites applications for agri-tech # space-tech tracks

Tirupati: Hyderabad-based devotees donate gold-plated elephant, lion vahanams to Srinivasa Mangapuram temple

Tirupati, Sept 30 (UNI) Gold-plated elephant and lion vahanams worth around Rs. 40 lakh were donated to TTD-run Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Srinivasa Mangapuram near Tirupati on Wednesday.

#Tirupati: Hyderabad-based devotees donate gold-plated elephant # lion vahanams to Srinivasa Mangapuram temple

Boxing: Kapil Pokhariya settles for bronze in men’s 90kg at Asian Games

Nagoya, Sep 30 (UNI) India’s Kapil Pokhariya signed off with a bronze medal in the men’s 90kg boxing category after going down 4-1 to reigning world champion and Olympian Turabek Khabibullaev in the semifinals of the Asian Games here on Wednesday.

#Boxing: Kapil Pokhariya settles for bronze in men’s 90kg at Asian Games

Odisha failed to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2024: CAG

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Odisha government failed to achieve the target of providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024, leaving 31 per cent of households uncovered, according to a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report tabled in the monsoon session of the Odisha Legislative Assembly.

#Odisha failed to provide tap connections to all rural households by 2024: CAG

SCR to operate 42 festival special train services from Charlapalli

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (UNI) To meet the additional passenger demand during the upcoming festival season, South Central Railway (SCR) will operate 42 special train services between Charlapalli and key destinations, including Hazrat Nizamuddin and Sasaram.

#SCR to operate 42 festival special train services from Charlapalli

Singapore tops residency choices for Indian entrepreneurs, 74pc plan to relocate: HSBC Report

New Delhi, Sep 30 (UNI) Nearly three-quarters of Indian entrepreneurs are planning to relocate or secure an additional residency, reflecting the increasingly global outlook of the country’s wealthy business owners, according to HSBC’s Global Entrepreneurial Wealth Report 2026.

#Singapore tops residency choices for Indian entrepreneurs # 74pc plan to relocate: HSBC Report

Neeru, Chenai clinch trap mixed team gold, India’s shooting glory continues

Nagoya, Sept 30 (UNI) India’s shooting campaign continued to sparkle at the Asian Games as Neeru Dhanda completed a golden double, teaming up with Kynan Chenai to clinch the trap mixed team gold in a tense final here on Wednesday.

#Neeru # Chenai clinch trap mixed team gold # India’s shooting glory continues

Orissa HC stays retired persons’ appointment as guest teachers, lecturers

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30 (UNI) The Orissa High Court stayed till the next hearing the operation of a state government notification providing for the appointment of retired persons as guest teachers and lecturers in educational institutions.

#Orissa HC stays retired persons’ appointment as guest teachers # lecturers

Mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Vijayapura

Vijayapura, Sep 30 (UNI) A mild earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale struck parts of Vijayapura district in the early hours of Wednesday, sending tremors across areas within a 50 to 60-km radius of the epicentre, the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said.

#Mild 3.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Vijayapura

Legal notice issued against proposed capture of ‘Kannur Makhna’

Kochi, Sep 30 (UNI) The Animals And Nature Ethics Community (ANEC) Trust has issued a 60-day statutory notice under Section 55(c) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, to Kerala Forest and Wildlife authorities over the proposed capture, chemical immobilisation, transportation and possible confinement of Schedule-I wild elephant KM-1, popularly known as ‘Kannur Makhna’.

#Legal notice issued against proposed capture of ‘Kannur Makhna’

Fresh videos deepen questions over LPU rape allegation; student says she is safe

Neeraj Bali
Chandigarh, Sep 30 (UNI) Two videos circulating online have added a fresh dimension to the controversy over an alleged rape at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab, with protesting students pointing to CCTV footage they say shows two people approaching a hostel room with a warden, while a female student has separately said she is safe and no untoward incident happened to her.

#Fresh videos deepen questions over LPU rape allegation; student says she is safe

India assure women's squash team medal with 2-0 win over Singapore

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 30 (UNI) India secured a medal in the women''s team squash event at the Asian Games here on Wednesday, defeating Singapore 2-0 in the quarter-finals as Tanvi Khanna and Anahat Singh delivered the wins that took the team into the last four.

#India assure women's squash team medal with 2-0 win over Singapore

Faster approvals, easier business is our motto: Andhra Minister Bharath

Kochi, Sep 30 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh is focusing on faster approvals, simplified procedures and close monitoring of projects to create a more investor-friendly environment and ensure that companies do not lose time waiting for clearances, Andhra Pradesh Industries and Commerce Minister T G Bharath has said.

#Faster approvals # easier business is our motto: Andhra Minister Bharath

Modern infra expanding in Delhi: Shah dedicates three projects worth crores, including Barapullah- lll

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday dedicated development projects worth Rs 1,941 crore to the residents of the national capital which also included the ambitious Barapullah Elevated Road Phase- lll.

#Modern infra expanding in Delhi: Shah dedicates three projects worth crores # including Barapullah- lll

'RRU has taken the lead in developing a capacity building platform for special training, knowledge on financial & economic security'

Mumbai/ New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Financial security and economic integrity are increasingly important in an interconnected global economy, as the rapid evolution of financial technologies, digital assets and cross-border economic activities have also created new avenues for financial crime and economic disruption. .

#'RRU has taken the lead in developing a capacity building platform for special training # knowledge on financial & economic security'

AP CM, Dy CM launch Rs 11,085 cr worth development works

Nellore, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan, on Tuesday launched rural development works worth Rs 11,085 crore under ‘Palle Panduga 3.0’ at Ramapuram village in Varikuntapadu mandal here.

#AP CM # Dy CM launch Rs 11 #085 cr worth development works

Haryana gives in-principle approval to innovation scheme, offers seed funding for new ideas

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) Haryana has given in-principle approval to a state innovation scheme that will provide seed funding to students and researchers to turn ideas addressing real-world problems into prototypes and practical solutions, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday.

#Haryana gives in-principle approval to innovation scheme # offers seed funding for new ideas

Varun, Kapur, Bhullar could take centre stage as action returns with AM Green IGPL Invitational

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) The AM Green IGPL returns to Delhi this week with something exciting up in the air, a rivalry that was only sharpened by what happened in the desert last week.

#Varun # Kapur # Bhullar could take centre stage as action returns with AM Green IGPL Invitational

Punjab seeks 5.5 lakh tonnes DAP, 15 lakh tonnes urea from Centre for Rabi season

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) Punjab on Tuesday urged the Centre to ensure timely supply of 5.5 lakh tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and 15 lakh tonnes of urea for the 2026-27 Rabi season, saying delays in fertiliser supplies in previous years had caused difficulties for farmers.

#Punjab seeks 5.5 lakh tonnes DAP # 15 lakh tonnes urea from Centre for Rabi season

Retired DGP O.P. Singh appointed CEO of Haryana’s new anti-drug body Sankalp

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) The Haryana government has appointed retired Director General of Police O.P. Singh as chief executive officer of its newly constituted anti-drug body “Sankalp”, which will coordinate the work of 11 government departments to prevent drug abuse, expand treatment and rehabilitation, and promote drug-free villages and urban wards.

#Retired DGP O.P. Singh appointed CEO of Haryana’s new anti-drug body Sankalp

GCC Chairman inspects Araku Valley Coffee Cafe construction on Visakhapatnam Beach Road

Visakhapatnam, Sep 29 (UNI) Girijan Cooperative Corporation (GCC) Chairman Kidari Sravan Kumar on Tuesday inspected the ongoing construction of the Araku Valley Coffee Cafe on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam, being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 1.06 crore.

#GCC Chairman inspects Araku Valley Coffee Cafe construction on Visakhapatnam Beach Road

Collector reviews arrangements for Partnership Summit-2026 in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Sep 29 (UNI) District Collector Abhishikth Kishore on Tuesday reviewed preparations for the Partnership Summit-2026, scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13.

#Collector reviews arrangements for Partnership Summit-2026 in Visakhapatnam

Maha: 18th Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marathi Literary conference to be held in Nagpur on October 4

Pune, Sep 29 (UNI) The 18th Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marathi Literary conference, organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Parishad, will be held on October 4, in the historic town of Ramtek in Nagpur district.

#Maha: 18th Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marathi Literary conference to be held in Nagpur on October 4

Implement activities like Kolhapur Festival for branding of Kolhapur: Maha Guv

Kolhapur, Sep 29 (UNI) Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma today said that initiatives like Kolhapur Festival should be implemented to create a holistic, integrated branding of Kolhapur.

#Implement activities like Kolhapur Festival for branding of Kolhapur: Maha Guv

Three held for using border-side guava orchard to retrieve drone-dropped drugs, weapons; 2 AK rifles, 10 kg heroin seized

Chandigarh, Sep 29 (UNI) Punjab Police have arrested a woman, her husband and her brother for allegedly using a leased guava orchard barely 500 metres from the India-Pakistan border fence to retrieve drone-dropped consignments of heroin and weapons, officials said on Tuesday.

#Three held for using border-side guava orchard to retrieve drone-dropped drugs # weapons; 2 AK rifles # 10 kg heroin seized

SUMP PFR only an initial assessment, not project approval: Arunachal CM

Itanagar, Sep 29 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday chaired the first meeting of the Empowered High-Level Committee for the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) at Yingkiong in Upper Siang district, reiterating that the ongoing Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) survey is only an initial assessment and does not amount to final approval for construction of the project.

#SUMP PFR only an initial assessment # not project approval: Arunachal CM

AP: SCoR undertakes waste management initiatives under Swachhata Hi Sewa

Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) Vijayawada Division of South Coast Railway observed the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa’ campaign on September 28 and 29 with a focus on the theme “Swachhata Se Samriddhi”.

#AP: SCoR undertakes waste management initiatives under Swachhata Hi Sewa

AP govt. to sell onions on subsidized price at Rs 35 a KG

Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) With onion prices rising in the open market, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to sell onions at a subsidised price of Rs 35 per kg through Rythu Bazaars as part of its price-stabilisation measures.

#AP govt. to sell onions on subsidized price at Rs 35 a KG

Telangana CM Revanth urges Centre to expedite approvals for Tummidihetti barrage

New Delhi/Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil to facilitate the necessary approvals for construction of the Tummidihetti barrage in coordination with the Maharashtra government.

#Telangana CM Revanth urges Centre to expedite approvals for Tummidihetti barrage

AP CM slams opposition YSRCP for hindering development, welfare

Nellore, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam party national president N Chandrababu Naidu came down heavily on the opposition YSR Congress party for creating obstacles to development and welfare.

#AP CM slams opposition YSRCP for hindering development # welfare

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

Jharkhand: Munda seeks white paper on land-use changes

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.

#Jharkhand: Munda seeks white paper on land-use changes

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

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.

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

Shinde outlines Mumbai development roadmap at Republic Summit 2026

Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said development should be measured not only by infrastructure and economic indicators but also by the extent to which it improves the daily lives of citizens.

#Shinde outlines Mumbai development roadmap at Republic Summit 2026

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

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.

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

Haryana Police bust illegal arms supply network in Karnal; 3 held, 8 weapons seized

Panchkula, Sep 29 (UNI) Haryana Police have busted an alleged illegal arms supply network operating between Haryana and Madhya Pradesh with the arrest of three people and recovery of eight firearms, 20 live cartridges and a motorcycle, a police spokesman said here on Tuesday.

#Haryana Police bust illegal arms supply network in Karnal; 3 held # 8 weapons seized

Target of sowing crops in 140 lakh hectares in Rabi season: UP Minister Surya Pratap Shahi

Lucknow, Sep 29 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said that the target of sowing various crops in approximately 140 lakh hectares in the state has been set for the upcoming Rabi season.

#Target of sowing crops in 140 lakh hectares in Rabi season: UP Minister Surya Pratap Shahi

Odisha approves Rs 3,280 crore projects, including Rs 960-crore IOCL biofuel unit

Bhubaneswar, Sep 29 (UNI) The Odisha government on Tuesday cleared 19 industrial projects involving investments of Rs 3,280.58 crore and an estimated 10,661 jobs, with major proposals including a Rs 960-crore Indian Oil biofuel project and five tourism projects.

#Odisha approves Rs 3 #280 crore projects # including Rs 960-crore IOCL biofuel unit

AP CM’s son Nara Lokesh to meet Kitex MD in Kochi, seek apparel park investment

Kochi, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Information Technology and Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh will meet Kitex Garments Managing Director Sabu M. Jacob here on Tuesday evening as part of efforts to invite the Kitex Group to establish a major apparel park in his State.

#AP CM’s son Nara Lokesh to meet Kitex MD in Kochi # seek apparel park investment

MPSC overhaul: UPSC-style fixed calendars, DigiLocker integration, time-bound appointments proposed

Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) Striking at the systemic delays and administrative opacity that have plagued generations of aspirants, a high-level state reform committee led by senior IAS officer V Radha has proposed a revolutionary overhaul of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) and state recruitment framework, anchored by a predictable, UPSC-style examination calendar and strict appointment timelines.

#MPSC overhaul: UPSC-style fixed calendars # DigiLocker integration # time-bound appointments proposed

Kerala Home Minister seeks apology from Rajeev Chandrasekhar over Rahul Gandhi remarks

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (UNI) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday demanded that BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar apologise to the people for insulting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

#Kerala Home Minister seeks apology from Rajeev Chandrasekhar over Rahul Gandhi remarks

Asian Games: Late bloomer Neeru Dhanda breaks new ground with trap gold

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) Neeru Dhanda arrived at the Asian Games as a medal contender. She left as a history-maker. The 26-year-old Indian Army shooter produced a near-flawless performance in the women’s trap final on Tuesday, winning gold with a Games-record 28/30 and becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual shotgun medal at the continental showpiece.

#Asian Games: Late bloomer Neeru Dhanda breaks new ground with trap gold

Maha: Man from Kolhapur gets imprisonment unto death for raping his close releative's minor daughter

Kolhapur, Sep 29 (UNI) The District and Sessions Court here today sentenced a man to imprisonment unto death along with a fine of Rs 1,000for sexually assaulting and impregnting his close relative''s minor daughter for two consecutive years from the calendar year 2020 in Karveer tehsil of the district.

#Maha: Man from Kolhapur gets imprisonment unto death for raping his close releative's minor daughter

AP: Engineer among three killed as crane falls on them

Tirupati, Sep 29 (UNI) A civil engineer and two workers were killed while two workers were injured when a massive crane fell on them near the Sri Convention Centre at DBR road here on Tuesday.

#AP: Engineer among three killed as crane falls on them

Maha: Court questions UAPA terror charge as Sachin Waze gets bail in Antilia explosives & Mansukh Hiren murder cases

Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) A special NIA court here today granted bail to former police officer Sachin Waze, an accused in the twin cases of planting of an explosives-laden SUV at industrialist Mukesh Ambani''s iconic home Antilia in south Mumbai and the businessman Mansukh Hiren murder, as prosecution failed to substantiate its claims concerning the allegation of a terrorist act under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

#Maha: Court questions UAPA terror charge as Sachin Waze gets bail in Antilia explosives & Mansukh Hiren murder cases

Revanth Reddy's remarks insult to Hindu faith, Congress should apologise: Bihar BJP chief Saraogi

Patna, Sep 29 (UNI) Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi today criticised Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his reported remarks concerning Hindu religious beliefs and demanded that the Congress leadership apologise publicly to the Hindu community.

#Revanth Reddy's remarks insult to Hindu faith # Congress should apologise: Bihar BJP chief Saraogi

AP: Elderly man charred alive as flames erupt in car

Guntur, Sep 29 (UNI) An elderly person was charred alive when flames erupted in a car and engulfed it at Sangadigunta village near here on Tuesday.

#AP: Elderly man charred alive as flames erupt in car

Manickam Tagore’s decision to appoint Revanth as TPCC chief helped Congress win Telangana: Mahesh Goud

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud on Tuesday said the decision taken by senior Congress leader Manickam Tagore during his tenure as Telangana Congress in-charge played an important role in the party’s victory in the 2023 Assembly elections.

#Manickam Tagore’s decision to appoint Revanth as TPCC chief helped Congress win Telangana: Mahesh Goud

Haryana’s Neeru Dhanda scripts history with Asian Games trap gold; CM Saini hails Jind shooter

Panchkula, Sep 29 (UNI) Haryana shooter Neeru Dhanda scripted history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in the women’s trap event at the Asian Games, prompting Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to hail the Jind athlete for bringing glory to the country.

#Haryana’s Neeru Dhanda scripts history with Asian Games trap gold; CM Saini hails Jind shooter

Apollo Knowledge inks MoU with BITS Pilani to advance healthcare research

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) Apollo Knowledge on Tuesday signed a MoU with the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani) to work on healthcare research, education and workforce development.

#Apollo Knowledge inks MoU with BITS Pilani to advance healthcare research

AP: False information being spread on social media on local body elections: SEC

Vijayawada, Sep 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner (SEC) Chandra Punetha has said that false information on the conduct of local body elections is being spread on social media and clarified that internal arrangements are being made to conduct local body elections.

#AP: False information being spread on social media on local body elections: SEC

Former President Ram Nath Kovind presents autobiography to Telangana Governor

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (UNI) Former President of India Ram Nath Kovind, who arrived in Hyderabad to attend a programme, stayed at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday, where Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla received him.

#Former President Ram Nath Kovind presents autobiography to Telangana Governor

MPSC postpones three major exams amid paper-leak concerns

Mumbai, Sep 29 (UNI) The Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) has postponed three major examinations, including the Maharashtra State Services Main Examination 2026, amid growing concerns among aspirants over the recent paper-leak controversy involving the Drug Inspector examination.

#MPSC postpones three major exams amid paper-leak concerns

Shocking data : Men deaths higher in TN than women in TN, gap stays over one lakh mark in last 3 yrs

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) A key data analysed by the Public Health department has revealed a startling and disturbing trend -- more men are dying in Tamil Nadu than women with the disparity widest among those aged between 15 and 64 with the PMK attributing it to alcohol consumption and batted for total prohibition in the state.

#Shocking data : Men deaths higher in TN than women in TN # gap stays over one lakh mark in last 3 yrs

Man held in Sirsa in minor girl's abduction, alleged rape case: Police

Panchkula, Sept 29 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested a man in connection with the abduction and alleged rape of a minor girl in Sirsa, a police spokesman said here on Tuesday.

#Man held in Sirsa in minor girl's abduction # alleged rape case: Police

AP Minister Nara Lokesh, Singapore Minister Shanmugam Offer Prayers at Tirumala

Tirumala, Sept 29 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Singapore Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara at the Tirumala temple on Tuesday morning.

#AP Minister Nara Lokesh # Singapore Minister Shanmugam Offer Prayers at Tirumala

Vijay to campaign in Dharapuram tomorrow

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Founder Vijay will campaign in Dharapuram (R) constituency on Wednesday in support of party candidate P.Sathyabama, who is seeking re-election in the October six bypoll on
TVK ticket.

#Vijay to campaign in Dharapuram tomorrow

Fishing community stages demo against new Secretariat project, police deployed in Pattinapakkam

Chennai, Sep 29 (UNI) Members of various fishermen associations and residents staged a protest demonsration in Chennai''s coastal Pattinapakkam on Tuesday against the Tamil Nadu government''s decision to construct a new Secretariat-cum-Assembly complex in
the area.

#Fishing community stages demo against new Secretariat project # police deployed in Pattinapakkam

Ancient Indian wisdom can help shape India's future as developed nation, Gurumurthy at Bharat Ki Soch mantrana

New Delhi, Sep 29 (UNI) India''s pursuit of becoming a developed nation by 2047 must go beyond economic growth, technology and military strength and draw on the country''s civilisational knowledge and lived traditions, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) Chairman Swaminathan Gurumurthy said at a discussion organised by Bharat Ki Soch on Tuesday.

#Ancient Indian wisdom can help shape India's future as developed nation # Gurumurthy at Bharat Ki Soch mantrana

Meghalaya Marriage Act reduced to ‘paper tiger’ says MSM Convener Micheal Syiem

Shillong, Sep 29 (UNI) The Mait Shaphrang Movement (MSM), a civil society group, has asked the Meghalaya State Commission for Women (MSCW) to insist on the state government reintroduce the preamble to the Meghalaya Compulsory Registration of Marriage Act, 2012, which was deleted by a 2022 amendment.

#Meghalaya Marriage Act reduced to ‘paper tiger’ says MSM Convener Micheal Syiem

Jio Adds 2.12 lakh mobile subscribers in AP Circle in August

Hyderabad, Sept 29 (UNI) Reliance Jio added 2.12 lakh wireless mobile subscribers in the Andhra Pradesh telecom circle, which includes Telangana, in August 2026, taking its total subscriber base to approximately 3.29 crore, according to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

#Jio Adds 2.12 lakh mobile subscribers in AP Circle in August

Hyd: Arma Capital invests Rs 10 cr in EBG group, plans Rs100 cr expansion over five yrs

Hyderabad, Sept 29 (UNI) Maharashtra-based Arma Capital has invested ₹10 crore in Hyderabad-headquartered EBG Group''s wellness, food and family businesses, with plans to invest over ₹100 crore across the group''s existing and upcoming brands over the next five years.

#Hyd: Arma Capital invests Rs 10 cr in EBG group # plans Rs100 cr expansion over five yrs

Neeru Dhanda scripts history, wins India’s first women’s trap gold at Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 29 (UNI) Neeru Dhanda scripted history at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual trap gold at the Asian Games, as she held her nerve through a tense final to claim the title with an Asian record-equalling score.

#Neeru Dhanda scripts history # wins India’s first women’s trap gold at Asian Games

Maha: Seven hospitalised after lizard found in snacks packet in Chandrapur

Chandrapur, Sep 29 (UNI) Seven persons were hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated snacks in Chandrapur district, where a lizard was reportedly found in a packet purchased from a local snack shop, police said on Tuesday.

#Maha: Seven hospitalised after lizard found in snacks packet in Chandrapur

India clinch silver in women’s trap team event at Asian Games

Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 29 (UNI) India clinched the silver medal in the women’s trap team event at the Asian Games here on Tuesday, with Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer combining for 328 points.

#India clinch silver in women’s trap team event at Asian Games

Bihar: Supaul police rescue kidnapped youth, arrest one accused

Supaul, Sept 29 ( UNI) Police have rescued a youth from the clutches of kidnappers and arrested one person in connection with the incident from the Phulkaha police station area of Araria district late Monday night.

#Bihar: Supaul police rescue kidnapped youth # arrest one accused

Kapil Dev backs Indian golfers to make mark at Asian Games

New Delhi, Sept 29 (UNI) DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) President and former India cricketer Kapil Dev on Monday backed the six-member Indian golf contingent to make a strong impact at the Asian Games in Japan.

#Kapil Dev backs Indian golfers to make mark at Asian Games

Assam man electrocuted in Meghalaya after snapped live wire touches moving vehicle

Shillong, Sep 28 (UNI) An Assam resident was tragically electrocuted in Meghalaya on Monday evening after a snapped 11kV high-tension power line fell directly onto a moving Maruti Eeco passenger vehicle, police said.

#Assam man electrocuted in Meghalaya after snapped live wire touches moving vehicle

AP: GVMC disburses Rs 12.95 crore in loans to 6,517 street vendors under PM SVANidhi

Visakhapatnam, Sep 28 (UNI) The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) on Monday facilitated the disbursement of Rs 12.95 crore in loans to 6,517 street vendors across its limits under the PM SVANidhi scheme, aimed at improving access to institutional credit and strengthening small businesses.

#AP: GVMC disburses Rs 12.95 crore in loans to 6 #517 street vendors under PM SVANidhi

Visakhapatnam Collector Asks Officials to Ensure Complete Resolution of PGRS Petitions

Visakhapatnam, Sept 28 (UNI) District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore on Monday directed officials of various departments to ensure complete resolution of petitions received under the Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) and prevent the same complaints from being reopened.

#Visakhapatnam Collector Asks Officials to Ensure Complete Resolution of PGRS Petitions

Hooliganism, obstruction of public work will not be tolerated: Parvesh Sahib Singh to AAP chief

New Delhi, 28 Sep (UNI) Delhi Public Works Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Monday responded to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s remarks on Sunday’s confrontation incident at Vikaspuri, saying that obstruction of public works will not at all be tolerated and claimed that the concerned AAP worker was already involved in a case regarding violence against a sanitation worker.

#Hooliganism # obstruction of public work will not be tolerated: Parvesh Sahib Singh to AAP chief

Ireland appoint former batter Ed Joyce as men's high-performance batting coach

Dublin, Sep 28 (UNI) Ed Joyce joins the Ireland men’s senior side as their high-performance batting coach, after spending nearly six years at the helm for the women’s side as their head coach before stepping down in early 2025.
Joyce, regarded as one of the best batsmen to come out of the Irish cricket system, enjoyed an illustrious career with the national setup between 2011 and 2018.

#Ireland appoint former batter Ed Joyce as men's high-performance batting coach

Russia doesn't believe Japan's promises to remove Typhon missile systems post military exercises with US and Australia: Rudenko

Moscow, Sep 28 (UNI/Sputnik) Russia does not believe Japan''s promises to remove Typhon missile systems following the conclusion of joint exercises with the US and Australia and has warned that such actions will not go without consequences, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.

#Russia doesn't believe Japan's promises to remove Typhon missile systems post military exercises with US and Australia: Rudenko

40 displaced families return to Nanoor’s Papuri village after 17 years following Calcutta High Court order

Nanoor, Sep 28 (UNI) Nearly 40 families displaced from Papuri village in Nanoor have returned to their ancestral homes after nearly 17 years, following an intervention by the Calcutta High Court.

#40 displaced families return to Nanoor’s Papuri village after 17 years following Calcutta High Court order

Yashomati Thakur lodges police complaint over drone spotted near Amravati Home, capturing images

Amravati, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress leader and former Maharashtra minister Yashomati Thakur on Monday claimed that a drone was seen flying over her residence in Amravati and allegedly captured images, prompting her to lodge a complaint with the police.

#Yashomati Thakur lodges police complaint over drone spotted near Amravati Home # capturing images

Kolhapur: Man killed, wife seriously injured in accident

Kolhapur, Sep 28 (UNI) A man was killed on the spot while his wife was seriously injured when a speeding car hit their motorcycle, on the Vadgaon-Hatkanangale road at Vadgaon in Hatkanangale tehsil of this district today.
According to Vadgaon police, Deepak Ravsaheb Shinde, a resident of Miraj town in Sangli district, was returning home with his wife Aashadevi after meeting a relative when a speeding car rammed their bike after the car driver lost control on the wheel.

#Kolhapur: Man killed # wife seriously injured in accident

AP: Govt. releases Rs 2,692 Cr. for disbursement of NTR Bharosa pensions

Amaravati, Sept 28 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government has assured timely delivery of NTR Bharosa social security pensions, announcing that door-to-door distribution will begin at 6.30 a.m. on October 1 as per the usual schedule, despite earlier concerns over bank staff strike disruptions.
Minister for MSME, Rural Poverty Eradication and NRI Empowerment Kondapalli Srinivas said in a statement on Monday that banking operations face no hindrance following the withdrawal of the strike, and all arrangements for pension disbursement are complete under the pre-decided plan.

#AP: Govt. releases Rs 2 #692 Cr. for disbursement of NTR Bharosa pensions

NCR filed in connection with alleged slapping incident involving PWD Minister

New Delhi, 28 Sep (UNI) The Delhi Police has filed a non-cognizable report (NCR) in connection with alleged slapping incident at Vikaspuri on Sunday involving minister Parvesh Verma during a road inspection in the West Delhi''s locality, sources said on Monday.

#NCR filed in connection with alleged slapping incident involving PWD Minister

Kapil Dev backs Indian Golfers to make their mark at Asian Games

New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI) President and legendary Indian sportsman Kapil Dev has extended his best wishes to India’s men’s and women’s golf teams ahead of the golf competition at the Asian Games in Japan.

#Kapil Dev backs Indian Golfers to make their mark at Asian Games

AP: Cath lab works completed in Kakinada GGH: Minister

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav has announced that the work on the modern cath lab, established through a public-private partnership at the Kakinada Government General Hospital, has been completed and cath lab services will commence on October 1. .

#AP: Cath lab works completed in Kakinada GGH: Minister

AP: YSRCP questions CM Chandrababu Naidu's whereabouts amid floods, drought and protests

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) YSR Congress Party State General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi questioned Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s whereabouts, claiming that he has been missing from public view for three days while Andhra Pradesh is grappling with protests, drought and floods.

#AP: YSRCP questions CM Chandrababu Naidu's whereabouts amid floods # drought and protests

Telangana: Paper Merchants seek GST cut to 5 pc, dedicated warehouse cluster in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Sep 28 (UNI) The Telangana Paper Merchants Association (TPMA) on Monday urged the central government to reduce GST on paper from 18 per cent to 5 per cent and establish a dedicated warehouse cluster in Hyderabad, citing rising input costs, competition from imports and increasing logistics expenses.

#Telangana: Paper Merchants seek GST cut to 5 pc # dedicated warehouse cluster in Hyderabad

AP: Govt. is conceding feasible demands of village, ward secretariat employees: Minister

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Social Welfare Dola Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy has said that the government is fully prepared to concede all the feasible demands of the employees working in the State''s Swarna Gramam and Swarna Ward secretariats.
Addressing a press conference here on Monday, he said that the erstwhile YSRCP regime had appointed 1,23,000 employees in the Swarna Village and Swarna ward secretariats but ignored their welfare and service rules.

#AP: Govt. is conceding feasible demands of village # ward secretariat employees: Minister

AP: Anakapalli Police Bust Interstate Drug Racket, Seize Hashish Oil Worth Rs 5.5 Crore

Anakapalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sept 28 (UNI) Anakapalli district police have busted an interstate drug trafficking racket and arrested five persons, while seizing 43 litres of hashish oil valued at around Rs 5.5 crore, along with a passenger auto and a motorcycle, police said Monday.

#AP: Anakapalli Police Bust Interstate Drug Racket # Seize Hashish Oil Worth Rs 5.5 Crore

Telangana: Revenue Inspector, private person caught in ACB trap in Nalgonda

Nalgonda, Sep 28 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday caught a Revenue Inspector and a private person while allegedly accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe in Nampally mandal of Nalgonda district.

#Telangana: Revenue Inspector # private person caught in ACB trap in Nalgonda

AP: TTD Sanctions Rs 5.73 Crore for Development Works at Valmikipuram Temple

Valmikipuram (Andhra Pradesh), Sept 28 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman B.R. Naidu laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 5.73 crore at Sri Pattabhi Rama Swamy Temple in Valmikipuram, Annamayya district, on Monday.

#AP: TTD Sanctions Rs 5.73 Crore for Development Works at Valmikipuram Temple

Even if we win all assembly seats, we will still demand for voting through ballot papers: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has backed BSP chief Mayawati''s demand for restoring the ballot paper system, saying if developed coutries like the USA and Germany can hold elections through ballot papers "then why not us".

#Even if we win all assembly seats # we will still demand for voting through ballot papers: Akhilesh Yadav

AP: Anakapalli Police arrest 199 persons in 72 drug cases

Anakapalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 28 (UNI) Anakapalli district police have arrested 199 persons in 72 narcotics cases registered this year and seized 2,856.573 kg of ganja, 26.06 kg of hashish oil and 80 vehicles, police said on Monday.

#AP: Anakapalli Police arrest 199 persons in 72 drug cases

AP: Cong leaders hold protest demonstration, submit representation to SEC

Vijayawada, Sep 28 (UNI) A large number of Congress activists led by their leaders held a protest demonstration demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and submitted a representation to the State Election Commissioner here on Monday.

#AP: Cong leaders hold protest demonstration # submit representation to SEC