Chandigarh, Oct 14 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday held talks with a high-level Russian delegation on two proposed joint ventures to manufacture advanced helicopter drones and develop satellite-independent navigation systems, as the state seeks to establish itself as a major aerospace and unmanned aerial systems manufacturing hub.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and MP Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday joined parents of late Ankita Bhandari for a sit- in near the India Gate, late in the evening. The Congress, taking to social media platform X, stated that Rahul and Priyanaka met with the family of Ankita Bhandari at India Gate, the woman from Uttarakhand who was murdered in 2022.
New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke has called for a ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ gathering at Central Park in Connaught Place on October 16, following the remand of party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das to five days of judicial custody in connection with an alleged incident involving the national flag at Jantar Mantar.
Hyderabad, Oct 14 (UNI) GMR Aero Technic (GAT), a leading aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with France-based UUDS Aero to establish an Integrated Cabin Excellence Centre at its Hyderabad facility.
Hyderabad, Oct 14 (UNI) Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy on Wednesday challenged BRS Working President K T Rama Rao to prove allegations that he possessed assigned land, stating that he was ready to surrender any such land to the authorities if the claims were established.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday called for a comprehensive fact-based assessment of the changes in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, linking the constitutional move to the national integration agenda pursued by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
Jammu, Oct 13 (UNI) The All Jammu and Kashmir Sikh Sangat on Tuesday informed that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for dialogue as indefinite Punjabi Language Morcha entered its thirteenth consecutive day with the campaign gaining fresh momentum through political backing and endorsements from religious institutions, educational bodies and community organisations across Jammu and Kashmir.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday called for a comprehensive, fact-based assessment of the changes in Jammu and Kashmir following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, linking the constitutional move to the national integration agenda pursued by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee.
Parmod KumarNew Delhi, Oct 13 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked a senior Delhi Police officer to remain present before it on October 15 to assist the court and explain allegations of sexual harassment, assault and intimidation of women journalists covering the October 10 protest in the national capital demanding the ouster of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
London, Oct 13 (UNI) Iran on Tuesday denied British allegations that it was behind a security incident at RAF Fairford, a UK airbase used by the US military, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said it was “highly likely” the incident had been coordinated in Iran and “almost certainly” directed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Mumbai, Oct 13 (UNI) A major fire destroyed 23 vehicles parked along a roadside in the Sabegaon area of Diva in Thane district early on Tuesday, causing substantial financial losses to their owners. The damaged vehicles included 22 two-wheelers and an autorickshaw. Mumbra police have launched an investigation to determine whether the fire broke out accidentally or was deliberately started.
Panchkula, Oct 13 (UNI) BJP workers, led by the party’s Mahila Morcha, staged a protest in Panchkula on Tuesday over sexual harassment allegations involving Congress MP and former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, burning an effigy of Rahul Gandhi and demanding the MP’s expulsion from the Congress.
Lucknow, Oct 12 (UNI) Work is progressing rapidly on various projects to expand irrigation and drinking water facilities in Uttar Pradesh.
Tirumala, Oct 12 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched ‘Venkatadri’, a mobile application developed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) to help pilgrims navigate Tirumala and access information on essential facilities and services.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Oct 11 (UNI) The alleged appearance of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh''s photograph against a voter''s name in Punjab''s electoral rolls has triggered a fresh political controversy, bringing renewed attention to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi''s allegations of voter-list manipulation in Haryana and a separate row involving a Punjab BJP leader''s purported remarks about deleting thousands of votes.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 10 (UNI) The Odisha BJP on Saturday questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s silence over sexual harassment allegations against party MP from Manipur and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, accusing the Congress of double standards on women’s rights and dignity.
Mumbai, Oct 10 (UNI) Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar on Saturday backed the Cockroach Janta Party''s (CJP) protest against the Election Commission in New Delhi, accusing the Centre of using restrictive measures to prevent peaceful demonstrations and urging people to gather at Mumbai''s Hutatma Chowk in solidarity with the agitation.
Bengaluru, Oct 10 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday questioned Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat over his alleged silence on accusations of electoral irregularities, asking, “Where is Mohan Bhagwat ji now?”In a post on social media platform X, Kharge accused the RSS of commenting on a wide range of issues, including the economy, foreign policy, religion, social values and science, but remaining silent on farmers’ distress, students’ concerns and allegations of “vote chori”.
Hyderabad, Oct 9 (UNI) Telangana Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Friday reviewed arrangements for the 85th Indian Road Congress (IRC) national conference, scheduled at HITEX, Hyderabad, from November 19 to 22, with around 3,000 delegates and 400 exhibition stalls expected.
Mumbai, Oct 9 (UNI) The Maharashtra Home Department on Friday transferred the investigation into the death of a 38-year-old man in police custody in Navi Mumbai to the State Criminal Investigation Department following questions raised by his relatives over the circumstances of his death.
Hyderabad, Oct 9 (UNI) A high-level Swiss delegation led by State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda visited Hyderabad ahead of the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, exploring investment opportunities and collaborations across the state’s innovation ecosystem.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 9 (UNI) Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh on Friday claimed that photographs were available to prove BJP councillor R Sugathan’s presence at three Corporation council meetings at the centre of a controversy over alleged forgery of signatures in the attendance register.
Gurugram/New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday urged the GST Council to grant another one-time relaxation for filing appeals relating to the initial three years of the Goods and Services Tax regime, citing 646 cases involving demands of Rs 567.43 crore that were rejected solely on grounds of delay, while seeking safeguards against overlapping investigations by Central and State tax authorities and retrospective cancellation of GST registrations. .
Athens, Greece Oct 8 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a stern message to America’s European allies Thursday, urging them to strengthen their economies, societies and militaries while firmly rejecting pressure to immediately respond to a news report involving US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
Kolkata, Oct 8 (UNI) West Bengal has introduced a new state-wide competition to make Durga Puja greener, cleaner and more community-driven, with waste segregation, sustainable materials and environmental awareness forming the core of the Green Durga Puja Excellence Awards 2026.
Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) Newly appointed Punjab Congress president Pargat Singh made a show of party unity today as he arrived in Amritsar with Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot, who personally drove him to the Golden Temple, marking the former hockey captain''s first visit to Punjab since taking charge of the state unit.
Rio De Janeiro, Oct 8 (UNI) Alan Lescano and David Correa da Fonseca scored goals in each half as Vasco da Gama allayed relegation fears with a 2-1 win at Botafogo in Brazil''s Serie A.
Neeraj BaliNew Delhi/Chandigarh, Oct 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred until October 9 the Punjab government''s challenge to a High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a criminal case and probe corruption allegations linked to the office of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Ganaur (Sonipat), Oct 7 (UNI) A Kuwait delegation visited the India International Horticulture Market (IIHM) at Ganaur on Wednesday to assess investment and cooperation opportunities in Haryana, with the state pitching the ambitious project as a potential gateway for international trade in horticultural produce. .
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.
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.
Kollam, Oct 7 (UNI) The five-day Ashtamudi Water Gate Music Festival, featuring a diverse line-up of musical traditions from across India, will begin at the Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex here on Wednesday as part of the Kerala Government''s 100-day action programme.
New Delhi, Oct 6 (UNI) The Election Commission of India today rejected a proposed meeting with a 240-member delegation of MPs led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying the request had not been made through the procedure prescribed for meetings with political parties and that the proposed venue at Parliament House Annexe was contrary to its established protocol.
Raipur, Oct 6 (UNI) Chhattisgarh''s Bastar will host its first national cooperative conference in Jagdalpur on October 8 and 9. Organised by the union Ministry of Cooperation, the conference will bring together senior officials from across India to chart an action plan under ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’, or prosperity through cooperation.
Lucknow, Oct 6 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh''s technology-driven justice system is gaining strength through the increasing use of scientific evidence in investigations. As part of this initiative, 38 probationary officers of the 2025 Provincial Civil Service (PCS) batch visited the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science in Lucknow and gained insights into modern forensic investigation techniques.
Kolkata, Oct 6 (UNI) A demand for a repoll gained momentum in Rejinagar on Tuesday after the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee backed candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury, the Congress and the Aam Unnayan Janata Party (AUJP) alleged irregularities during polling in the Murshidabad constituency.
Bhubaneswar, Oct 6 (UNI) As cybercrime, online fraud and crimes against women and children grow in alarming proportions, Odisha DGP Binaytosh Mishra has called for a major upgrade in the professional, scientific and technological capabilities of the state police force, stressing that modern policing must be driven by skills, science and technology.
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.
Mumbai, Oct 6 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has accused certain political factions of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions, delegitimize democratic systems, and foster radical leftist ideologies under the guise of student agitations. .
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Oct 6 (UNI) The Punjab government on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register a criminal case and probe corruption allegations linked to the office of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Chennai, Oct 5 (UNI) There is no basis to the allegation that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has failed to fully disclose his assets in the nomination papers filed for the Perambur Assembly constituency, his counsel told the Madras High Court on Monday.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Oct 5 (UNI) A Rs 75,000 payment allegedly made for sexual favours, demands for “fresh faces” at private parties and up to Rs 3 crore allegedly spent on lavish gatherings have emerged in the CBI investigation into the Rs 657-crore IDFC First Bank-AU Small Finance Bank fraud, opening a startling new trail in a case involving hundreds of crores of rupees in government funds.