Bagaha (West Champaran), Sep 28 (UNI) A minor breach developed in the Champaran embankment near Bagaha in West Champaran district on Monday night after the water level of the Gandak river rose about 35 cm above its highest-ever flood level of 90.90 metres.
Kolkata, Sep 28 (UNI) Three separate FIRs have been registered at Panchasayar Police Station in connection with the clash at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), with police launching an investigation, even as no one has been detained or arrested so far.
Malda, Sep 28 (UNI) A government-aided girls’ school in the heart of West Bengal''s Malda town has come under scrutiny over extremely low student enrolment, teacher attendance and the lack of regular classroom teaching.
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.
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of 16 people who lost their lives in separate incidents in Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Ambala and Faridabad over the past few days. .
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.
Kolkata, Sep 28 (UNI) union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday said the economic development of West Bengal was among the government’s top priorities and expressed confidence that the state would regain its position as a major economic centre.
Tehran, Sep 28 (UNI) Iran has no plans to hold negotiations with the United States during its delegation''s current visit to New York, Iran''s official news agency IRNA reported Sunday night.
Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 28 (UNI) As many as 180 trekkers were left stranded due to inclement weather in the high altitudes of Uttarakhand even as 1,500 pilgrims were rescued safely from the Kedarnath route after they were stuck along the way on Sunday night following a landslide.
Tarigonda (Annamayya district), Sep 28 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has allocated Rs 1.50 crore for renovating the nearly 200-year-old Pushkarini at the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Tarigonda, with TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu laying the foundation stone for the works on Monday.
New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI) Electors who have been issued notices during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi for being unmapped or having logical discrepancies will no longer need to visit the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) offices for hearings, the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, said on Monday. .
Lucknow, Sept 28 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) will issue notification for biennial polls for 10 seats of Rajya Sabha and 11 State Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, Sept 28 (UNI) Karnataka Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Monday hit back at KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad over his remarks against the RSS and BJP, saying there was no question of driving anyone out of Bengaluru and questioning the Congress leader''s credibility.
Siliguri, Sep 28 (UNI) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is looking to further strengthen the tourism potential of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), particularly its heritage joy rides, following Darjeeling’s inclusion in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2027 list.
Imphal, Sep 28 (UNI) The Manipur Police Training College (MPTC), Pangei, in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, organised a one-day inter-departmental workshop on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 in Imphal on Monday. .
Kolkata, Sep 28 (UNI) A day after reports of clashes involving students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), West Bengal Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay condemned the violence at the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) and said those found responsible would face action.
Hyderabad, Sept 28 (UNI) B2B financial technology company Billtrust on Monday inaugurated its Global Capability Centre (GCC) at Raheja Mindspace , Madhapur, with a commitment to invest Rs 450 crore over three years and expand its workforce in Hyderabad to 1,000 employees.
Patna, Sept 28 (UNI) Stepping up the attack on the BJP over continuing bulldozer demolitions and other administrative action against mosques, madrasas and mazars across the country, RJD working president and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejaswi Yadav on Monday said that disputes involving religious sites must be settled through the Constitution, law and courts, and not through "bulldozers".
Siliguri, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress workers staged demonstrations in Siliguri and Malda on Monday against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and over what the party alleged was the partisan functioning of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Delhi remained under generally cloudy skies on Monday, with the maximum temperature at Safdarjung settling at 28.7 degrees Celsius, six notches below normal, even as the minimum temperature rose to 23 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (UNI) Former Odisha Law Minister and senior Congress leader Narasingha Mishra on Monday asserted that the MMDR-26 Amendment Bill would be struck down by the Supreme Court, citing earlier judicial rulings on the state’s power to levy taxes on mineral-bearing land.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) The Income Tax Department on Monday conducted searches at around 12 premises in Mumbai allegedly linked to Bollywood actor Rakul Preet Singh, filmmaker Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios in connection with a suspected tax evasion case, sources said.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 28 (UNI) Lovely Professional University Pro-Chancellor Rashmi Mittal has broken her silence following violence at the university''s Phagwara campus, questioning why students did not approach the management with their concerns before protests escalated and saying social media rumours and the entry of outsiders aggravated the situation.
Pune, Sep 28 (UNI) The annual Bharat Ratna Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Award jointly presented by Gurukul Kalashree Sangeet Mandal and The Aundh Social Foundation has been awarded to renowned santoor player Dr Bipul Kumar Ray this year, announced Abhijit Gaikwad, President of The Aundh Social Foundation.
Patna, Sep 28 (UNI) The Patna High Court has held that pension benefits of a retired government employee cannot be withheld indefinitely through prolonged departmental proceedings and observed that pension constitutes a right to property protected under Article 300-A of the Constitution.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) The Indian Army on Monday celebrated the 200th Gunners’ Day, marking the historic legacy of the Regiment of Artillery, which has played a crucial role in the Army’s combat operations through its precision firepower, battlefield support and technological transformation.
Kangra, Sep 28 (UNI) A joint team of the Kangra district administration and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) inspected a high-altitude glacier lake at Dainsar in the remote Poling area of Multhan tehsil of Baijnath subdivision and found no immediate threat from the lake under the present conditions.
Madrid, Sep 28 (UNI) Atletico Madrid center-back Robin Le Normand has been called up to the Spain squad for the three remaining UEFA Nations League matches in the current international break. .
New Delhi, Sept 28 (UNI) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, while saying that most parts of northwest India were likely to experience mainly dry weather from September 30.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Virat Kohli’s latest ODI hundred had all the hallmarks of his game — discipline and control, but there was something noticeably different about it — greater intent, more freedom and a willingness to take the game on from the outset.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) The Delhi government will intensify enforcement of its “No PUCC, No Fuel” policy from October 1, with a city-wide campaign covering all 500 fuel stations equipped with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras as part of its winter air-pollution action plan, officials said on Monday.
Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) A massive road restoration campaign will be launched from October 1 to November 10 to repair roads damaged during the laying of pipelines for drinking water schemes in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founder Sharad Pawar said here on Monday that his party will not ally with the BJP-led NDA, but other parties may join hands with the Sharad Pawar-led party, ending months of intense political speculation about a possible realignment with the BJP.
Jammu, Sep 28 (UNI) Hours after a video showing a cop allegedly demanding money as entry fee from a truck driver at a checkpoint in Lakhanpur area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir Police have disengaged a Special Police Officer (SPO) from service and ordered departmental enquiry against another police personnel.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar has dismissed speculation about a possible party merger, asserting that his party will continue on its own political path and will not merge with any other entity.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday said there is no shortage of coal in the country despite higher thermal power demand, monsoon-related disruptions in mining operations and lower hydropower generation.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition challenging the decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions above Rs 2,000.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) Actress Sandeepa Dhar says what drew her to "Chumbak" was the way its women characters have been written, particularly in a genre where female roles are often placed on the sidelines.
Mumbai, Sep 28 ( UNI) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Abhijeet Dipke, has announced a ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ in Mumbai on October 2 after the Mumbai Police denied permission for its proposed protest at Shivaji Park against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sept 28 (UNI) Lovlina Borgohain produced a commanding display to storm into the women’s 75kg semifinals and assure India another boxing medal at the Asian Games here on Monday.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) Veteran actor Jackie Shroff paid heartfelt tribute to legendary singer and Nightingale of India Lata Mangeshkar on her 97th birth anniversary.
Mumbai, Sep 28 (UNI) The All India Khilafat Committee, a Muslim organisation, has challenged a notice issued by the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs seeking its accounts under the Waqf Act, 1995, describing the notice as “illegal and without jurisdiction” and asserting that the Committee is a public trust and not a waqf.
Srinagar, Sept 28 (UNI) The proceedings of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Monday after BJP MLA R.S. Pathania said that he has moved a no-confidence motion seeking the removal of Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging that the House had exceeded its jurisdiction on the issue of autonomy.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Monday intensified his attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that determining the citizenship of Indians is not the constitutional responsibility of the poll panel and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Lucknow, Sep 28 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called upon the youth and students of the state to maximise the use of the vast resources of knowledge, hone their talents and skills, and play an active role in building a developed UP.
Srinagar, Sept 28 (UNI)10 amendments, including five moved by legislators of the ruling National Conference, have been submitted to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly resolution seeking the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to the union territory, with several legislators seeking to bring references to Article 370, Article 35A, and autonomy into the proposed resolution.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Actor Raghav Juyal has opened up about his bond with "The Paradise" co-star Nani, describing the actor as someone who stood by him through moments of uncertainty in both his career and personal life.
Hyderabad, Sept 27 (UNI) GITAM Innovation Challenge 2026, a national student pitching competition, is offering more than Rs. 50 lakh in combined cash prizes and entrepreneurship support, inviting students from across India to showcase innovative ideas and early-stage ventures.
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) Goshamahal police have arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly circulating counterfeit Rs 500 currency notes among petty vendors in Begum Bazar and seized 16 fake notes with a face value of Rs 8,000 from his possession, police said on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (UNI) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday called upon young doctors to embrace emerging technologies while preserving the human values at the heart of medical care, saying artificial intelligence and robotics could assist doctors but never replace their human role.
Shimla, September 27 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta presented awards to winning filmmakers at the 12th International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS), marking the culmination of a three-day celebration of international, national and regional cinema at the historic Gaiety Cultural Complex here on Sunday. The Governor honoured filmmakers whose works were recognised in International, National and State categories for excellence in documentary, short film, animation, student cinema and emerging forms of filmmaking, including AI-generated cinema. Addressing the gathering, Gupta congra.
Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government is shifting its focus from merely expanding the road network to ensuring safer, more durable and technology-driven infrastructure, with emphasis on drainage, preventive maintenance, digital monitoring and road safety.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday extended support to movements seeking greater accountability in India’s electoral process, but indicated that he may not personally attend a protest planned in Mumbai on October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ton day extended support to movements seeking greater accountability in India’s electoral process, but indicated that he may not personally attend a protest planned in Mumbai on October 2 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
New York, Sep 25 (UNI) US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has called for a major shift in American economic diplomacy from traditional aid programmes towards investment-driven partnerships, saying long-term commercial deals can create jobs, infrastructure and lasting economic ties between countries.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Sunday called for expanding the use of bamboo through modern technology, research and commercialisation to promote sustainable development, create jobs and protect the environment.
Jammu, Sep 27 (UNI) Leading cartoonists from across the country will participate in the three-day Basohli Utsav, scheduled to be held from October 19 to 21 in Jammu and Kashmir''s Kathua district.
Chennai, Sep 27 (UNI) Bengaluru’s Ishaan Madesh found his form for his first win of the season in the MRF Formula 2000 class as the second round of the MRF 4W Indian National Racing Challenge concluded at the Madras International Circuit, at Irungattukottai, about 40 km from here, on Sunday.
Pune, Sep 27 (UNI) Noted Marathi poet Ramesh Redekar has raised his voice against imposition of Marathi language on non-native speakers and asked people to embrace the language with devotion, instead.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) Three years after an Asian Games medal was taken away from her, Parveen Hooda has earned another one the only way she could — inside the ring.
Chennai, Sep 27 (UNI) The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Sunday registered a fresh case against former Highways Minister and senior DMK leader E V Velu following a complaint alleging illegal sand mining from Malappampadi lake in his native Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu.
Panchkula, Sep 27 (UNI) Food vendors and sweet shop owners across Haryana''s Panchkula have been warned that any compromise on food quality or adulteration during the festive rush will be met with strict action against the guilty.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Congress MLA Amin Patel on Sunday welcomed the Election Commission of India''s decision to relax certain procedures under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, but expressed concern over the deletion of a large number of names from the voters'' list in Maharashtra including a significant percentage in Mumbai.
Chennai, Sep 27 (UNI) In yet another flip-flop by the TVK government headed by Chief Minister Vijay was forced to eat a humble pie, revoking the order exempting Law and Order from the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, following backlash not only from the Opposition but also from his constituents who are part of the Cabinet.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) India does not seek to occupy the territory of any country but will take all necessary measures to protect its security and strategic autonomy when threatened, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, asserting that the country''s commitment to peace should not be mistaken for weakness.
New Delhi, Sep 27 (UNI) The government is supporting 210 research and development projects in nanomedicine with financial assistance of Rs 174 crore, union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday, underlining the potential of the emerging field in precision medicine and personalised healthcare.
By Manoj Bhadra Lucknow, Sep 27 (UNI) The ruling BJP has stepped up preparations for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the party working to finalise panels of prospective candidates for all seats by the end of November, amid concerns over anti-incumbency and resentment against several sitting MLAs.
Hyderabad, Sep 27 (UNI) union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Sunday criticised the Congress and Rahul Gandhi for questioning Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the Election Commission after electoral defeats, saying the BJP does not “steal votes” but wins the confidence of the people.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Highlighting growing concerns regarding women’s safety in the country, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon called on society to introspect on the everyday precautions women are compelled to take to feel safe in public. She also expressed hope for a safer future for women.
Greater Noida, Sep 27 (UNI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, speaking at the fourth International Trade Show held at the India Expo Mart, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has embarked on a new journey of development.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 27 (UNI) India’s rapid technological transformation is creating increasingly complex systems that cannot be governed by administrative authority alone, particularly in areas such as power grids, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, telecommunications, aerospace and space-launch systems, cybersecurity expert K S Manoj said.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (UNI) Odisha Vigilance on Sunday arrested four more employees in connection with the alleged embezzlement of over Rs 9.24 crore from the office of the Superintending Engineer, R&B Division-I, Bhubaneswar, taking the number of arrests in the case to six.
Pune, Sep 26 (UNI) The Gruh Sanjeevan Foundation and FoxScan have jointly launched a Building Diagnostic Experience Centre in Pune to promote technology- and data-based building inspection, defect identification and maintenance.
Ashok Raina Kangra, Sep 26 (UNI) The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Board of Directors has formally approved the establishment of an electric bus depot in Kangra, paving the way for its operation shortly.
Washington/Beijing, Sep 26 (UNI) The US and China have reached a consensus on tariff relief covering $30 billion of “non-sensitive goods” in each direction, as part of an economic package agreed during US President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the White House said.
Tirupati, Sep 26 (UNI) The three-day Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Pavitrotsavams concluded at Tiruchanoor on Saturday with the performance of Maha Poornahuthi.
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) More than 220 villagers from five villages adopted by ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education under the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) availed themselves of free medical consultations, health assessments and cancer screening services at a two-day community health camp which began at Gopularam near the ICFAI campus on Saturday.
Shillong, Sep 26 (UNI) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and senior National People''s Party (NPP) leader Sniawbhalang Dhar on Saturday rubbished claims that some party legislators are in New Delhi holding negotiations to switch over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Hyderabad, Sep 26 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday called for leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology to develop the state''s tourism sector to international standards and strengthen its presence on the global tourism map.
Itanagar, Sep 26 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a series of measures to address the education-related demands of the All Nyishi Students’ union (ANSU), including infrastructure development in 56 identified government schools and steps to make Toru Government Engineering College functional from the 2027-28 academic session.
Nagpur, Sep 26 (UNI) A 25-year-old lawyer was found dead in his rented accommodation in Nagpur''s Futala area, leaving behind a handwritten note at the spot in which he apologised to his parents and appealed to them to ensure his younger sister''s education, police said today.
Imphal, Sep 26 (UNI) The United Naga Council (UNC) on Saturday announced the suspension of its ongoing economic blockade along Manipur’s national highways with effect from 6 pm today, following a tripartite meeting involving the Centre, the Manipur Government and Naga civil society organisations in Guwahati.
Dimapur, Sep 26 (UNI) The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Dimapur found the presence of methanol in the samples of seized alcohol sent by the Tuensang police following the deaths of nine people suspected to be linked to the consumption of spurious liquor in Tuensang district earlier this month. .
Bhawani NegiShimla, September 26 (UNI) Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil on Saturday ruled out any immediate decision on expansion of the state cabinet, saying Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had not yet submitted any formal proposal on the issue.
Patna, Sept 26 (UNI) The long-awaited proposal to establish a sugar mill in Nawada district has moved a significant step forward, with the state government deciding to provide 99.39 acres of land free of cost for the project.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Saturday extended the timeline for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi and Maharashtra, giving voters additional time to file claims and objections and postponing the final publication of the revised electoral rolls in both jurisdictions.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 26 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday called for concerted efforts to make Odia a language of knowledge, skills, innovation and opportunity, stressing the need to make quality technical, scientific and professional literature available in the mother tongue.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Defending champions India will face Afghanistan in the quarter-finals of the men’s cricket competition at the Asian Games on September 28, with rain threatening to disrupt the knockout stage in Aichi-Nagoya.
Senapati (Manipur), Sep 26 (UNI) Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has stressed that restoring peace is essential for Manipur’s economic recovery and development, saying that economic progress cannot be achieved while the State continues to face disruption.
Jammu, Sep 26 (UNI) Asserting that India is poised to emerge as a global leader in the next generation of medical practices, union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday said the country is making rapid strides across the life sciences, medical research and emerging healthcare technologies.
Mumbai, Sep 27 (UNI) Global logistics major DHL Express officially announced here on Saturday that it will increase its shipment charges in India by 8.9 per cent, from January 1, 2027, as part of its annual price revision.
Itanagar, Sep 26 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik visited the Naara Aaba Winery at Hong village in Ziro Valley on Saturday and interacted with its founder Tage Rita Takhe and members of the winery team.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Veteran BJP leader and the party’s Margdarshak Mandal member Murli Manohar Joshi has slammed the concert-style music event held near the Badrinath shrine, calling it a violation of cultural decorum and a “direct assault” on the sanctity of the sacred site.
Jalna, Sep 26 (UNI) Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil today announced that he has decided against holding any further hunger strikes or protests at Antarwali Sarati, the village in the district that became the focal point of the Maratha reservation movement, and instead move it to Patoda in Beed district for agitations to be launched in future.
Chennai, Sep 26 (UNI) The IIT-Madras on Saturday announced the ‘first close’ (Initial funding round) of its deep-tech venture capital fund, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen India’s deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Kochi, Sep 26 (UNI) Kitex Group Managing Director Sabu M Jacob on Saturday announced a Rs 20-crore reward to reporters who can prove the allegations raised against Kitex Garments and its management.
Hyderabad, Sept 26 (UNI): Former Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya paid tributes to freedom fighter Chakali Ailamma at Lower Tank Bund here on Saturday on the occasion of her birth anniversary.
Bengaluru, Sept 26 (UNI) Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he came to power through “vote theft” and asserting that he has “no moral right” to continue as Prime Minister.
CORRECTION WITH HEADLINE FOR MS 13Bengaluru, Sep 26 (UNI) India can achieve more than 10 per cent economic growth, but getting there will require greater efforts across sectors, with startups, technology, innovation and agriculture playing a key role in driving the next phase of expansion, union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday.
Bengaluru, Sept 26 (UNI) India can achieve more than 10 per cent economic growth, but getting there will require greater efforts across sectors, with startups, technology, innovation and agriculture playing a key role in driving the next phase of expansion, union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Saturday.
Greater Noida, Sep 26 (UNI) union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said Uttar Pradesh is no longer limited to being an electronics manufacturing hub and is rapidly emerging as a leading state in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, electronics, technology and innovation.
Chennai/New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) on Saturday marked another significant milestone in its long-standing association with the Indian Army with the flagging off of the maiden rake of Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) High Speed Diesel (HSD) from Panipat Marketing Complex for the Army’s Eastern Command.
Chennai, Sep 26 (UNI) The need to strengthen the institutional ecosystem for MSMEs and create an environment that enables enterprises to scale was at the centre of discussions at ASSOCHAM’s conclave “MSME 2.0: From Compliance to Competitiveness — Unlocking Credit, Cash Flow, Technology and Global Market” held in Chennai on Friday.
Wardha, Sep 26 (UNI) Four persons, including a minor, have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a young woman in Wardha, police said.
Chennai, Sep 26 (UNI) As reports surfaced in the social media linking him with tainted bizman and Granite-baron R.Veeramani, who was facing charges of sexual assault of minor girls, senior journalist and Kalaimamani awardee Prakash M Swamy on Saturday stoutly refuted it saying he has no connections with him whatsoever.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress president and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India''s nation-building, economic reforms and inclusive development.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh has accused the Election Commission of India of creating an “illegal and unconstitutional” hurdle for young and first-time voters through an additional declaration linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), even as the poll panel has ordered special enrolment camps to facilitate registration of young electors.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh has accused the Election Commission of India of creating an “illegal and unconstitutional” hurdle for young and first-time voters through an additional declaration linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), even as the poll panel has ordered special enrolment camps to facilitate registration of young electors.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) Mechanised sailing vessels, engaged in sea-going trade, will have to comply with tighter safety, tracking, crew-rest and pollution-control requirements under new rules brought into force by the Centre.
Mumbai, Sep 26 (UNI) The Maharashtra government has decided to declare drought in 265 of the state’s 358 talukas following an assessment of rainfall, water availability and crop conditions, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.
Lucknow, Sep 26 (UNI) Normal life has been affected in Uttar Pradesh following wide spread heavy rains since Friday morning in Eastern and Central parts due to the Arnab cyclone impact.
New Delhi, Sep 26 (UNI) A major central government employees’ organisation has urged the Finance Ministry to fast-track the next revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) due from July 1, seeking an early announcement ahead of the festive season.
Panchkula, Sep 26 (UNI) A major central government employees’ organisation has urged the Finance Ministry to fast-track the next revision of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) due from July 1, 2026, seeking an early announcement ahead of the festive season.
Kolkata, Sep 25 (UNI) Dismissing as "fake news" and "baseless" reports that President Droupadi Murmu has returned the anti-goonda bill, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on late Friday night that the proposed legislation was still lying with the union Home Ministry and has not reached her.
New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Taking cognizance of the recent alleged controversial remarks in a viral audio clip, by Tatesar village''s Sunil Kumar, regarding Hindu religion and Jats, and the resulting tension, Palam 360 Khap led by Chaudhary Surendra Solanki has called for a Mahapanchayat on Sunday, to discuss the issue thoroughly. .
Burdwan, Sep 25 (UNI) Announcing a slew of measures for farmers, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said his government would not tolerate middlemen and would soon announce a special package for potato growers.
Kolkata, Sep 25 (UNI) The West Bengal State Election Commission on Friday said it was working towards holding elections in seven civic bodies, including Kolkata and Howrah, in the last week of November.
New Delhi, Sept 25 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Friday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party and the Cockroach Janata Party, claiming that they are hand-in-glove with each other. He alleged that it was becoming clear that the CJP is operating solely, and exclusively on AAP funding.
Vijayawada, Sep 25 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Minister for Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar had made it clear that the government has targeted to purchase 37 lakh Metric Tonnes of paddy produce from the farmers during the 2026-27 kharif season and the procurement process will commence on November 1.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (UNI) Paradip Port has been officially notified as a mega port by the Centre, recognising its growing scale and cargo-handling capabilities.
Vijayawada, Sep 25 (UNI) Global online retailer Amazon here today announced the launch of its ‘delivery-in-minutes’ service Amazon Now in Anantapur.
Hyderabad, Sept 25 (UNI) Amara Raja Group on Friday announced the fourth edition of its annual ''Amara Raja Better Way Awards'', which recognise rural and women entrepreneurs driving employment, income generation and innovation across villages and small towns in India.
Chennai, Sep 25 (UNI) The three-day National Conclave and Policy Dialogue on Universal Drug Susceptibility Testing (UDST) using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (tNGS) for Tuberculosis, hosted by JIPMER, concluded today with Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan calling for community-centre elimination strategy.
Pune, Sep 25 (UNI) The historic Ganesh festival in Pune concluded on Friday on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi with the immersion of the city''s five honoured Ganesh idols amid traditional drum beats, musical performances and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.
Vijayawada, Sep 25 (UNI) Though rains have subsided in north Andhra Pradesh, hundreds pf villages in Srikakulam and ASR districts are under floodwaters as heavy inflows continue in the Nagavali and Vamshadhara rivers.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Congress today intensified its confrontation with the Election Commission over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, questioning the reported introduction of a “Mark VIP” feature in the application used by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and demanding to know why some voters should receive special treatment in the electoral-roll verification process.
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Six in 10 Indian nonprofits use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) daily, but the sector''s average digital maturity score stands at just 4.4 out of 10, according to the State of Nonprofits Digitization Report 2026 released by Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP).
Parmod Kumar New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Goa government on an appeal by former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal challenging the Bombay High Court judgment convicting him in the 2013 sexual assault case and sentencing him to 10 years’ imprisonment. The court also issued notice to Tejpal on the State government’s separate appeal seeking enhancement of his sentence to life imprisonment.
Srinagar, Sept 25 (UNI) J&K Peoples Conference president and Handwara MLA Sajad Lone on Friday faulted the BJP''s objections to the resolution on statehood moved in the Jammu and Kahmir Assembly, arguing that the political and constitutional relationship between J&K and India cannot be divorced from the commitments and assurances surrounding the events of 1947.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Indian Stock Markets today ended the week on a higher note with the breadth remaining on a positive note.
Kolkata, Sep 25 (UNI) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) has announced a major organisational reshuffle ahead of the municipal elections, with several new faces being brought into key positions.
By MC RajanChennai, Sep 25 (UNI) The mask has fallen; the DMK and the BJP are no different, but the same, with the former waiting for the Delimitation legislation to be brought so that it can board the saffron NDA bandwagon, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Joseph Vijay claimed on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Delhi government has achieved an important milestone in its efforts towards environment protection, and making the capital greener, cleaner and healthier, by completing the target of planting 70 lakh saplings under ‘Mission Green Delhi’.
Srinagar, Sep 25 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma on Friday strongly opposed the resolution on restoration of statehood moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the Legislative Assembly, questioning the inclusion of a reference to the erstwhile Assembly''s 2000 autonomy resolution.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) Manush Shah and Diya Chitale ended India’s wait for another Asian Games mixed doubles table tennis medal, securing bronze after a spirited campaign that saw them knock out the world No. 4 pair from Hong Kong before running into the formidable Chinese combination in the semifinals here on Friday.
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday questioned why there was no anti-incumbency against the ruling BJP in India, arguing that voters in democracies ordinarily turn against governments and political leaders over time.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 25 (UNI) More than 60 visually challenged chess players from across Odisha will compete for State honours at the 3rd OCAVC Odisha State Chess Championship for the Visually Challenged–2026, scheduled to be held here on September 26 and 27.
Chennai, Sep 25 (UNI) The core meaning of the fair sex means providing an equal and fair share of opportunity for women in society.
Srinagar, Sep 25 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday alleged that the local BJP leadership was opposed to the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the party’s objection to the resolution moved in the Legislative Assembly was an attempt to avoid voting on the issue.
Varanasi, Sep 25 (UNI) Professor Kamlesh Kumar Singh of the Department of Metallurgical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), presented his research on recycling electronic waste at the international scientific conference "Geo-Sustainability BRICS-2026" held in Nalchik, Russia.
Nizamabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud on Friday stressed the need to equip the proposed new library building in Nizamabad with modern technology, quality books and digital resources to benefit students and youth.
Agartala, Sep 25 (UNI) Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday announced that the state government is establishing Arogya Mandirs besides existing primary health centres and community health centres throughout the state to provide essential medical services to residents efficiently.
Mumbai, Sep 25 (UNI) In a decisive dual-front move addressing agrarian distress and urban labour welfare, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced immediate administrative measures to tackle the state’s severe drought crisis while drawing a hard line against the exploitation of labour laws. Following ground inspections of parched farmlands, Fadnavis acknowledged the gravity of crop failures and water scarcity, declaring that official relief notifications would be fast-tracked.
Panchkula, Sep 25 (UNI) The southwest monsoon withdrawal line has reached Chandigarh, but a fresh western disturbance is expected to bring another spell of rain and thunderstorms to parts of northwest India over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Goa government on a petition filed by former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal challenging the Bombay High Court judgment sentencing him to 10 years’ imprisonment in a 2013 rape case involving a colleague.
Hyderabad, Sep 25 (UNI) Hyderabad City Police Commissioner and Additional District Magistrate (Executive) V C Sajjanar on Friday announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversions in view of the Vinayaka idol immersion procession in the city.
New Delhi, Sep 25 (UNI) Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh on Friday invoked the contrasting records of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on youth participation in elections, accusing the Modi government of keeping the enrolment of a new generation of voters in limbo.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 25 (UNI) — Manush Shah and Diya Chitale stunned Hong Kong, China’s world No. 4 combination of Wong Chun Ting and Doo Hoi Kem 3-1 to storm into the mixed doubles semifinals and assure India of a table tennis medal at the Asian Games here on Friday.
Kochi, Sep 25 (UNI) ANEC Trust has sought strict legal compliance, transparency and accountability in connection with resolutions passed or proposed by Grama Panchayats on the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) Draft Notification, S.O. 4106(E) dated July 27, 2026.
New York, Sep 25 (UNI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly defended Israel’s wars in Gaza, Iran and across the region at the UN General Assembly, rejecting accusations of genocide and attacking international critics as dozens of diplomats walked out of the hall when he took the podium.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 25 (UNI) The first day of the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala (IDSFFK) will feature screenings in the International Fiction and International Non-Fiction sections, followed by the festival’s inaugural ceremony and opening film here on Friday.
Washington, Sep 24 (UNI) Chinese President Xi Jinping announced at the White House on Thursday that he was gifting the US with two giant pandas -- Ping Ping and Fu Shuang -- and invitations for 100,000 US students to study in China.
Kharagpur, Sep 24 (UNI) Indian Railways is sending its officials back to the classroom to master the increasingly complex technology powering Vande Bharat trains, with IIT Kharagpur set to train them in high-voltage electrical systems, propulsion, traction, braking and fault diagnosis under a five-year collaboration.
Washington, Sep 24 (UNI) A federal judge early Thursday temporarily blocked senior Trump administration officials from barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering the immediate restoration of the outlets'' press credentials while their lawsuit against President Donald Trump''s ban proceeds.
Pune, Sep 24 (UNI) The Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Trust has announced the schedule for its Ganpati immersion procession to be held on Anant Chaturdashi on Friday marking the conclusion of this year’s Ganesh festival.
Vijayawada, Sep 24 (UNI) World-renowned Ghazal singer and Triple Guinness World Records holder, Dr. Ghazal Srinivas, was honoured with the prestigious “Vishwa Sangeetha Shanthi Dootha” (World Music Ambassador of Peace) Award by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dharambeer Gokhool.
Tirupati, Sept 24 (UNI) The Pavitrotsavams at Padmavathi Ammavari Temple in Tiruchanoor began on Thursday with special rituals.
Tirupati, Sept 24 (UNI) Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) JEO Dr A. Sharath on Thursday directed officials to make elaborate arrangements for the annual Brahmotsavams of Sri Padmavathi Ammavari at Tiruchanoor from December 5 to 14.
Mumbai, Sep 24 ( UNI) Balrampur Chini Mills Limited (BCML) has been awarded Rs.75 crore as grant in assistance by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, for establishing a 100 TPA PLA Co-Polymer R&D Facility under the Government''s flagship BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment & Employment) initiative.
Augusta, Sep 24 (UNI) Former Maine Governor Paul LePage has called on federal immigration authorities to halt the deportation of his son’s father-in-law, saying the man should be allowed to remain in the US as he has a valid work permit.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The Delhi Police have registered a case at the Mukherjee Nagar Police station following a complaint by a girl student of a college in the North Campus over alleged eve- teasing near the Hakikat Park, a police official said on Thursday. .
New York, Sep 24 (UNI) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday charged the United States with “unlawfully” denying visas to the Palestinian delegation for a second consecutive year, while telling the UN General Assembly that Palestinians faced “one of the most dangerous times” in their history amid the Gaza war and escalating settlement activity in the occupied West Bank.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) Tata Sons wrote a letter to Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata here on Thursday, rejecting objections raised by him against the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as Tata Sons Chairman. .
Panchkula, Sept 24 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Thursday ordered the Labour Department to conduct an immediate inquiry and register an FIR against an MES contractor if allegations by workers that he allegedly withheld their wages and deducted Rs 8,000 from their salaries, were substantiated The workers have also alleged that they had not been paid for the past two months.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday urged filmmakers to produce meaningful and impactful films and use cinema as a medium to inspire and positively influence the younger generation.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (UNI) UST, a global AI and technology transformation solutions company, has launched the UST D3 Startup Challenge 2026 to connect emerging technology startups with its global technology and business teams and explore opportunities for enterprise adoption.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (UNI) Technopark, India’s first IT park, recorded software export revenues of Rs 17,092 crore ($1.78 billion) in 2025-26, registering a year-on-year growth of around 17.3 per cent, according to Technopark authorities.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed its first high-value deep-tech project agreement under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme with Rajasthan-based start-up Zero mK India Pvt Ltd for the indigenous development of a 20 millikelvin (mK) dilution refrigerator for quantum applications.
Lucknow, Sep 24 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that during previous governments, pistols and bombs were manufactured in Lucknow, but now the BrahMos missile is being manufactured in the city.
Itanagar, Sep 24 (UNI) Normal life was disrupted in the Arunachal Pradesh capital today as the All Nyishi Students’ union (ANSU) enforced a 12-hour bandh from 5 am to 5 pm over its demands for infrastructure development in 56 identified schools in Nyishi-inhabited districts.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) The Telangana government has set an ambitious development roadmap to transform the State into a ‘Zero Poverty’ state by 2030 and achieve the country’s most advanced economy by 2033, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka said.
Nagpur, Sep 24 (UNI) All junior and senior resident doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, today launched a protest and suspended non-emergency services after a doctor was allegedly assaulted inside the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by relatives of a patient.
Bengaluru, Sep 24 (UNI) “I can do without pleasure, but I can''t do without peace of mind” — actress and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty''s take on happiness is rooted in a simple principle: being fully present, whether she is on a film set, spending time with her children or enjoying an apple plucked fresh from a tree.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday urged SSC toppers to dream big and pursue their goals with determination, saying financial or social circumstances should never limit their aspirations.
Patna, Sep 24 (UNI) Bihar Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary on Thursday said accused in the Jamui incident were arrested within 24 hours and those involved in the Samastipur incident were apprehended within 12 hours, demonstrating the state government''s commitment to taking action against crime.
Itanagar, Sept 24 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik presented the Governor’s Citation to Subedar and Honorary Lieutenant Karn Singh, a veteran of the Kargil War and soldier of the Rajputana Rifles, here on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday assured residents of Haiderpur that no jhuggi in the area would be demolished and said the government would construct permanent housing for slum dwellers close to their existing settlements.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday felicitated Anganwadi workers and helpers under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’, recognising their contribution to child care, maternal health and delivery of government welfare services at the grassroots.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) has called for observing October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) as ‘No UPI Day’ to protest the proposed 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, which is set to take effect from October 15, MACCIA President Ravindra Mangave said here on Thursday.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) The Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (MACCIA) has called for October 2 (Gandhi Jayanti) to be observed as ‘No UPI Day’, to protest against the 0.4 per cent merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, from October 15, MACCIA President Ravindra Mangave stated here on Thursday.
Agartala, Sep 24 (UNI) Agartala experienced civil unrest on Thursday when job aspirants who completed the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) staged a demonstration demanding the immediate appointment of all 1,856 candidates who passed the TET-I and TET-II assessments during 2024.
Soul, Sep 24 (UNI) North Korea said Thursday it had test-fired upgraded shells for its 240mm multiple rocket launcher system, calling for the deployment of its “deadliest” attack capabilities along the border with South Korea.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major change in the way paneer and paneer-like products are manufactured, labelled and sold, seeking to stop dairy analogues from being marketed simply as "paneer".
Kolhapur, Sep 24 (UNI) Congress group leader in the Legislative Council, MLA Satej Patil, today said that despite many months having elapsed since the Zilla Parishad and Municipal Corporation elections, the elected civic body members have not received any funds so far.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 24 (UNI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is awaiting the Centre''s political clearance to travel to Japan for the Asian Games hockey knockouts, weeks before his state hosts a major continental hockey tournament, officials said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) A day after appointing state in-charges and their deputies, BJP president Nitin Nabin on Thursday named general secretaries (organisation)—Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders who serve as the key link between the Sangh and its political arm, the BJP.
Nashik, Sep 24 (UNI) Agriculture Minister Dattatray Bharne on Thursday inspected crop damage at Dhondveer Nagar in Sinnar taluka and interacted with farmers to assess the situation arising from erratic rainfall and prolonged dry spells. Bharne reviewed the damage caused to standing crops and heard farmers about their difficulties.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) The Election Commission of India on Thursday made it clear that its press note issued on Wednesday amid questions over the functioning of the poll panel had the approval of the full Commission, indicating that it represented the collective position of all three Election Commissioners.
Gorakhpur, Sep 24 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said foreign invaders sought not only to loot India’s wealth and glory but also to destroy its rich knowledge tradition and intellectual heritage and attacks on temples were part of this very strategy..
Bhubaneswar, Sep 24 (UNI) The deep depression that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast early Thursday has moved inland and is likely to weaken into a depression by Thursday evening, even as heavy rain triggered localised disruptions in several parts of southern and western Odisha.
Chennai, Sep 24 (UNI) The second edition of the three-day CII Edu-Tech Expo began on Thursday with the release of a White Paper on bridging India''s employability gap and Tamil Nadu Minister for Higher Education P Viswanathan observing that technology can democratise education while stressing that stronger industry connect was essential for employment.
Washington, Sep 24 (UNI) A US federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore press credentials for reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that the Trump administration likely violated their constitutional due process rights by revoking their access without prior notice or an opportunity to be heard.
Samastipur, Sep 24 (UNI) Police have arrested four named accused in connection with the harassment of a minor girl on a bypass road in Jagat Singhpur village under the Karpurigram police station area of Samastipur district.
Puducherry, Sep 24 (UNI) Puducherry Chief Minister N.Rangasamy on Thursday inaugurated a three-day National Conclave on Advanced Genomic Diagnostics for Tuberculosis and Policy Dialogue on Universal Drug Susceptibility Testing (UDST) using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing (TNGS) for Tuberculosis, organised by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER).
Washim, Sept 24 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday assured farmers that the state government would stand by them and announced that those who were excluded from the earlier farm loan waiver scheme would also be provided relief.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the deaths of at least nine people in a devastating bus fire in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and announced financial assistance for the families of the deceased as well as those injured in the tragedy.
Hyderabad, Sep 24 (UNI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to fundamentally transform the way healthcare is delivered, from diagnosis and treatment to hospital management and surgical procedures, said AIG Hospitals Chief of Surgical Gastroenterology and Padma Shri awardee Dr G V Rao.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday stepped up his party''s attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), citing a report on 97 voters in Goa who remained excluded from the final electoral roll despite being found eligible by ground-level officers.
Srinagar, Sept 24 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that there is no rigid timeframe at present for finalising a policy on the regularisation of casual, seasonal, temporary, contractual and need-based workers in the union Territory.
Mumbai, Sep 24 (UNI) Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray has rejected the Rs 500 crore defamation notice served by Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, and refused to withdraw his social media posts, apologise or pay the demanded compensation.
New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon young participants of the ongoing Seva Yatra to make public service a defining principle of their conduct, asserting that the message of "seva" should be demonstrated through action rather than merely preached.
Shahid K AbbasNew Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) In a hall built to give the world’s nations a voice, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian brought with him the faces of the dead.
Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) As artificial intelligence rewrites surgical precision and allopathic prescriptions multiply in household cabinets, the National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Panchkula used the 11th Ayurveda Day to draw a sharp line in the sand.
Dharamshala, Sep 23 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Nishant Kumar as Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Civil), Pragpur in Kangra district, giving effect to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s announcement to open an SDM office there.
Jammu, Sep 23 (UNI) The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal A P Singh today visited the strategically vital Northern Command theatre to review the prevailing operational environment and preparedness.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 23 (UNI) Two years after an electoral defeat in Amethi cost Smriti Irani a place in the union government, the BJP has put the former minister back at the centre of its organisational machinery.
New Delhi, Sept. 23 (UNI) The Supreme Court was told on Wednesday that the political executive headed by the Chief Minister should have confidence in officers holding key positions such as the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary and Director General of Police, but such political confidence could not translate into politicisation of the appointment process.
Tehran, Sep 23 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that Tehran was willing to negotiate with the US but would not accept pressure, threats or the "language of force" as he addressed the UN General Assembly.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) Kerala Minister for Industries and Commerce, IT, AI and Startups P K Kunhalikutty on Wednesday inaugurated PromptTech Global''s new facility at Technopark here, marking the company''s next phase of expansion in the State.
Washington, Sep 23 (UNI) US Justice Department lawyers defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, arguing that the restrictions were justified by national security concerns and the need for “professionalism and decorum” among journalists.
Vijayawada, Sep 23 (UNI) The incessant rain under the influence of the depression has thrown normal life out of gear in Srikakulam and ASR districts on Wednesday, and all rivers, canals and rivulets are overflowing with floodwater.
Pune/Tanjavur Sep 23 ( UNI): At a time when attempts are being made to create social divisions on the basis of caste, religion, sect and language, writers and intellectuals have a responsibility to use language as a means of promoting fraternity and strengthening social harmony, said Dr Sharad Gore, president of the Sarfoji Raje II Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) Renowned cultural activist, theatre director and founder of the Surya cultural movement, Surya Krishnamurthy, died at a private hospital here on Wednesday evening.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has called for a mass movement against drug abuse in the State, stressing that the campaign to protect youth and students from narcotics should begin at home and involve families, educational institutions and communities.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Syneos Health on Wednesday announced the opening of its Global Life Sciences and Technology Centre in Hyderabad, bringing together clinical, commercial, scientific, technology and AI capabilities to support drug development and commercialisation globally.
Dhaka, Sep 23 (UNI) Bangladesh’s hilsa imports from India via its Benapole land port have been halted after the Department of Fisheries cancelled 103 no-objection certificates (NOCs).
Mumbai, Sept 23 (UNI) The Maharashtra Department of Cultural Affairs has invited online applications from Bhajani Mandals across the state for grants for the financial year 2026-27.
Kendrapada, Sep 23 (UNI) A special POCSO court in Kendrapada on Wednesday sentenced a 58-year-old man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment in a gang-rape of a minor girl and causing her to become six months pregnant.
Shillong, Sep 23 (UNI) The United Democratic Party, one of the main regional political parties in Meghalaya, has suspended three of its eight legislators for their recent public announcement that they would be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Mumbai, Sept 23 (UNI) The Bombay High Court has ordered a total ban on firecrackers on public roads during festivals and directed the Maharashtra government and police to take stringent measures to control noise and air pollution during processions and celebrations.
Patna, Sept 23 (UNI) The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) officially cancelled the main written examination for the recruitment of 1,799 Police Sub-Inspector (Daroga) posts on Wednesday, following widespread protests and allegations of irregularities.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) The Telangana government has decided to provide an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of children who died in the fire accident at RIMS, Adilabad, Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha said on Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday said the families of those who died in the recent rain-related disaster would receive Rs 8 lakh financial assistance, while strongly defending his use of a privately arranged aircraft to visit the affected areas of Malappuram.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced a zero-tolerance policy against drugs, saying that making the state “Nasha Mukt” was among the top priorities of his government.
Kolkata, Sep 23 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced the recruitment of 1,400 personnel in the state fire and emergency services department immediately.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Wednesday alleged that the power crisis in Telangana was due to administrative failure and mismanagement by the Congress government, particularly in coal supplies, power generation and financial dealings between Singareni and Genco.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) India on Wednesday strongly rejected the "unwarranted and factually incorrect" references to the country in a joint communique issued by the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the grouping has no locus standi to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India.
Bengaluru, Sept 23 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday said Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagowda Patil’s move to resign was driven by concern for farmers in his constituency and should not be compared with the “15 resignations” referred to by former minister K S Eshwarappa.
Ashok Raina Palampur (HP), Sep 23 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday called for an education system that goes beyond degrees and equips young people with knowledge, skills, confidence, employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Lucknow, Sep 23 (UNI) BJP leaders launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav following his statement regarding the 2027 elections and questioning the government and constitutional institutions.
Latur, Sep 23 ( UNI)Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government was taking the prevailing drought situation seriously and would soon issue the first notification declaring drought-affected areas.
Washington, Sep 23 (UNI) US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its members on Wednesday, outlining a 66-project programme covering housing, infrastructure, economic recovery and security.
Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) Even as the Deep Depression over the Westcentral and adjoining Northwest Bay of Bengal will move west-northwestwards and is set to cross the North Andhra and South Odisha coasts close to Kalingapatnam tonight, rainfall occurred at isolated places over Tamil Nadu with the Northern districts including Chennai and neighbouring districts and the Western Ghat regions set to get rains till September 29.
Hyderabad, Sep 23 (UNI) Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd has announced the Asia’s Biggest Navratri Bash 2026, while unveiling an ambitious plan to build a community of one million members by 2030.
Ichinomiya (Japan), Sept 23 (UNI) India’s men’s badminton team secured a bronze medal at the Asian Games here on Wednesday despite a spirited fightback from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who stunned the reigning world champions before China prevailed 3-1 in the semifinal.
Aichi-Nagoya, Sep 23 (UNI) Recent results and experience on the professional tennis circuit will count for little when Yuki Bhambri takes the court for India at the Asian Games 2026.
Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) Expressing shock over the sexual abuse of minor girls by bizman Veeramani of Gem Granites, the PMK on Wednesday urged the Tamil Nadu government to bring all the perpetrators to justce with stringent punishment, besides expanding the scope of the investigation by booking those who attempted to bring the case to a premature closure in the opast.
Chennai, Sep 23 (UNI) The 24-member player field featuring three Indians, including GM siblings World No.8 R.Praggnanandhaa and his elder sister World No.16 R.Vaishali, for the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot to be held in Hungarian capital city of Budapest from November 10-20, was confirmed on Wednesday.
Amsterdam, Sep 23 (UNI) The Netherlands have announced Ashley Noffke as their new men''s head coach, overseeing the team in World Cup qualification campaigns across both white-ball formats. Noffke succeeds the resigning Ryan Cook, signing a two-year contract.
Panchkula, Sep 23 (UNI) Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday launched a sharp counterattack on Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Randeep Singh Surjewala, rejecting their criticism of the state’s law-and-order situation and asserting that the BJP has sufficient political strength to stand on its own.
Bengaluru, Sept 23 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday urged people living along forest fringes and possessing unlicensed firearms to surrender the weapons at their jurisdictional police stations by November 1.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (UNI) A minor boy in Odisha’s Ganjam district, formally declared a released bonded labourer earlier this month, has been rescued again after his parents alleged that his employer forcibly took him back into bonded labour.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (UNI) Bhojpuri actor Manoj Singh Tiger is all set to return as part of the second season of "Dupahiya", once again bringing his easy-going, desi humour to the series.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 23 (UNI) Prasanna Panda, Business Head, JSW Steel Odisha Mining Division, has been conferred with the “Excellence in Industrial Leadership and Sustainable Growth – Steel Sector” award at the Times Icons of Odisha 2026 ceremony.
Lucknow, Sep 23 (UNI) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that the Supreme Court take suo motu cognisance of media reports claiming two Election Commissioners raised 14 objections over SIR with the CEC.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday questioned the constitutional rationale behind individual states framing their own versions of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying the resignation of former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan from the Maharashtra government’s UCC committee has raised larger questions about the entire exercise.
Nahan, Sep 23 (UNI) A four-hour rescue operation was conducted after a bull fell into a deep ditch in Yashwant Vihar, Ward No. 2 of Nahan district headquarters, on Tuesday evening.
Agartala, Sept 23 (UNI) Air connectivity from Tripura has once again received a jolt, with the planned cancellation of IndiGo''s direct Agartala–Hyderabad flight from October 1 heightening concerns about the shrinking number of direct air services from the state.
Lucknow, Sep 23 (UNI) With the aim of transforming local resources and economic potential in the districts of Purvanchal into investment, employment, entrepreneurship, and export opportunities, the state government is launching the Uttar Pradesh Enabling District-Led Economic Growth (UP-EDGE) project.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has notified new rules laying down a detailed TDS reporting framework for resident individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) buying immovable property from non-resident sellers, with the changes taking effect from October 1.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (UNI) The Ministry of Railways has notified new rules governing the implementation of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System for railway employees, laying down provisions covering enrolment, contributions, voluntary retirement, resignation, death, disability and disciplinary cases.
Dharamshala, Sept 23 (UNI) Language is not merely a means of communication but the foundation of a nation’s memory, knowledge and cultural continuity, Vice-Chancellor of Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) Prof Sat Prakash Bansal said.
Chandigarh, Sep 22 (UNI Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini put the state''s bureaucracy on notice today, warning officials in unambiguous terms that public grievances flagged by MLAs can no longer be buried under paperwork.
Raipur, Sep 22 (UNI) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai attended the Teej Milan ceremony organised at the residence of Revenue Minister Tank Ram Verma today and extended his greetings.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) The Haryana government has notified new service rules for guest teachers, setting their retirement age at 58 and laying down detailed provisions governing leave, transfers, foreign travel, disciplinary action, and resignation. The School Education Department notified the Haryana Guest Teachers Service Rules, 2026 on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) More than 1.03 lakh notices have been issued to electors in Panchkula district as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with documents of over 90,000 voters already found in order and uploaded, District Election Officer Satpal Sharma said on Tuesday.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said the state is moving towards an investment of around ₹1,200 crore in ethanol projects with a combined capacity of 690 KLPD, as part of efforts to diversify and strengthen the cooperative sugar sector. .
Vijayawada, Sep 22 (UNI) Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to meet the Governor and explain the attack carried out by TDP groups on the YSRCP’s peaceful rallies demanding a CBI inquiry into the DSC recruitment irregularities.
New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) Flagging the seemingly mechanical issuance of notices to voters over “logical discrepancies” in their records, the Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested that the Election Commission of India issue frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help affected voters understand the process and respond to such notices.
Lucknow, Sep 22 (UNI) Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has said that in the first superficial investigation of the theft of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the figure has increased from 70 to 50 percent to 105.
New Delhi, Sept 22 (UNI) The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta, held a cordial and fruitful meeting with Felício Ramuth, Vice-Governor of São Paulo State, during his study tour there as part of his engagements associated with the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC).
Tirupati, Sep 22 (UNI) The traditional Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam was performed at Sri Padmavathi Ammavaru Temple in Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesday as part of preparations for the annual Pavitrotsavams scheduled from September 24 to 26.
Lucknow, Sep 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh is now preparing for a more stringent crackdown on criminals.
Kolkata, Sep 22 (UNI) The West Bengal government has decided to permanently shut 933 primary, upper-primary and secondary schools that have remained without students for several years, as part of a series of measures aimed at improving transparency in recruitment and the quality of education.
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI): Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday said financial constraints should not come in the way of students pursuing education and called for continued support to meritorious students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Bhopal, Sep 22 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Tuesday asserted that Madhya Pradesh has transformed from a state of power shortages into a power-surplus state, and the state is now among the few states capable of meeting its own energy requirements as well as contributing to the country’s energy needs.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) England quick Mark Wood has called time on his international career, ending an 11-year journey that brought him two World Cup titles and four Ashes campaigns.
Parwinder SandhuKevadia, Sep 22 (UNI) For a generation that grew up watching Malgudi Days, veteran actor Anant Nag has long been more than a familiar face on screen. On Tuesday, that association acquired another landmark chapter when the veteran actor was presented with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony at Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The government is not planning to impose a cap on airfares during the upcoming festive season, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday. Instead, the Centre will continue to engage with airlines and advise them to keep ticket prices at reasonable levels during the period of high travel demand.
Ranchi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Jharkhand High Court on Tuesday held that the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016 cannot be applied in Jharkhand and directed release of a vehicle seized in an alleged illegal liquor transportation case, subject to conditions.
Chennai, Sep 22 (UNI) The Depression over the West Central Bay would intensify further into a Deep Depression over the same area, further move West-Northestwards and cross the South Andhra Pradesh-South Odisha coasts between Visakhapatnam and Gopalpur late tomorrow night or during the early hours of September 24.
Panchkula, Sep 22 (UNI) Prudential Financial Inc (PFI), a Fortune 200 company with a history spanning nearly 150 years, has opened its first innovation centre in India at Gurugram''s Cyber City under Haryana''s Global Capability Centre (GCC) policy.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the initiation of “Project Rhino” to provide financial and technical support to states for the protection and conservation of the greater one-horned rhinoceros, as he marked World Rhino Day by highlighting India’s efforts to safeguard the species.
Ranchi, Sep 22 (UNI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Tuesday interacted with students and research scholars from various countries pursuing higher education and research in India under the ICCR scholarship programme at Lok Bhavan here.
Rio De Janeiro, Sep 22 (UNI) Uruguayan manager Paulo Pezzolano has parted ways with Internacional as the club battles to avoid relegation to Brazil''s Serie B. The announcement followed a 1-0 loss at Sao Paulo on Saturday, a result that left the Porto Alegre-based side 18th in the 20-team Serie A standings with 10 matchdays remaining. The 43-year-old will be replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Pablo Fernandez, Internacional said. Pezzolano oversaw 17 wins, 12 draws and 14 losses after replacing Abel Braga in January, accordingto Xinhua.
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI) Telangana Animal Husbandry and Youth Services Minister Vakiti Srihari on Tuesday said there was no political controversy over the release of water from the Jurala project and asserted that the government''s priority was to protect farmers'' interests while safeguarding drinking water requirements.
Imphal, Sep 22 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh today called for collective efforts towards the economic development of the state and appealed to people to resolve grievances through dialogue instead of bandhs and blockades. The Chief Minister was speaking at the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme organised by the Imphal West District Administration at Khoyathong Multipurpose Community Hall.
Pune, Sep 22 (UNI) NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Maharashtra government and Pune Police over alleged irregularities in the MPSC examination, accusing authorities of intimidating students and coaching institutes supporting their agitation.
New York, Sep 22 (UNI) US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani struck a surprisingly warm note on Monday during their third in-person meeting, with both agreeing to step up discussions over a major affordable housing project in Queens.
Durban, Sep 22 (UNI) Australia’s likely number three and four bats at next year’s World Cup could further their Test recall hopes with more ODI runs this week.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) PhonePe has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE for two licences that will allow it to offer services covering retail payments, card schemes and stored-value facilities, marking a significant step in its planned expansion into the Gulf market.
Patna, Sep 22 (UNI) Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi Tuesday termed the incident in Jamui "deeply distressing and painful" and said those involved in crimes against women would not be spared.
Kolkata, Sep 22 (UNI) The Calcutta High Court declined to issue any immediate direction in five other cases against Nandigram Congress candidate Milan Pradhan, while the state said no action would be taken against him in those cases for now.
Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 22 (UNI) A purported Punjab Police security advisory asking personnel to avoid travelling alone and not wear uniforms while commuting triggered a political storm across the state before police declared the document fake on Tuesday, leaving unanswered questions over the origin of a communication that had already been cited by senior opposition leaders and reported by several news outlets.
Hyderabad, Sep 22 (UNI) AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has urged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to name the proposed revived Mamnoor Airport in Warangal after freedom fighter Moulvi Syed Alauddin.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met a delegation of Japanese parliamentarians from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Taro Kono, Director General of the LDP’s International Bureau, in New Delhi on Monday.
Chennai, Sep 22 (UNI)Asserting that the Tamil Nadu Minister has not approached the court with "clean hands", DMK President and Former Chief Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday filed a counter-affidavit in the Madras High Court seeking dismissal with costs, the defamatory suit filed by TVK Leader and Tamil Nadu PWD and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna demanding Rs one crore damages and an unconditional apology for a social media post linking him as a close relative to an accused arrested in a narcotics case.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) Posing as policemen, three men allegedly gang-raped a 17-year-old girl inside a park near Kalkaji Mandir area, with police nabbing one of the accused, officials said on Tuesday.
Chennai, Sep 22 (UNI) Weeks after the arrest of wellknown industrialist and Gem Granites founder-owner R.Veeramani and a couple were arrested under the POCSO Act, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Wing of the Greater Chennai police widened the probe by arresting his former Personal Assistant Ganesan on Tuesday under the same Act.
Pyongyang, Sep 22 (UNI) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called on party officials to modernise the country’s propaganda and ideological campaigns in line with the “expectations of the times,” state media reported Tuesday.
New York, Sep 22 (UNI) India and the four-nation Visegrád Group agreed to deepen political, economic and defence cooperation, launching a new annual dialogue between their foreign ministers, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said after the first such meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Lucknow, Sep 22 (UNI) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for the biennial elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, with polling scheduled for October 16.
Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar has called for protecting the Tata Group''s legacy and institutional autonomy amid the ongoing differences between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts, stressing that the issue should be resolved in accordance with statutory and corporate governance norms.
New Delhi, Sep 22 (UNI) The Centre has revised packaging rules for soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, cosmetics and other personal-care products, making it mandatory for manufacturers to indicate whether a product is of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin.
Hyderabad, Sept 22 (UNI) Hyderabad-based deeptech company Hylenr on Tuesday announced the completion of Phase 1 of an independent validation study of its Lattice Confinement Fusion (LCF) technology conducted at Texas A&M University.
Mumbai, Sep 22 (UNI) Setting the stage for political mobilisation, the Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for biennial elections to five Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (UNI) Twenty-four pilgrims, including seven women and some children, were injured, ten of them critically, when a bus carrying devotees from Hooghly in West Bengal rammed into another pilgrim bus on NH-16 near Dhamra Railway Overbridge in Bhadrak district early Sunday, police said.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (UNI) Failure to file annual property statements online within the stipulated deadline cannot come in the way of school teachers being considered for promotion, the Orissa High Court has held, directing the state to accept their returns manually.
Srinagar, Sept 22 (UNI) The second day of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session began on a noisy note on Tuesday after National Conference (NC) legislator Abdul Majid Larmi demanded restoration of public holidays on the birth and death anniversaries of NC founder Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah.
Panchkula, Sept 22 (UNI) Consumers will now be able to identify whether soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin at a glance, with the Centre making colour-coded origin labels mandatory on their packaging.
New Delhi, Sept 21 (UNI) The Rekha Gupta government is considering an increase in the honorarium of Anganwadi workers, in a bid to give due recognition to their contribution and responsibilities. According to Gupta, programmes to honour Anganwadi workers will be organised across all 70 Assembly constituencies of the national capital, starting September 23.
Panchkula, Sep 21 (UNI) The Haryana government has notified the admission procedure for BAMS and BHMS courses for the 2026-27 academic session, providing for NEET-UG 2026-based admissions through centralised counselling across participating government, government-aided and private AYUSH institutions in the state, including institutions under private and deemed universities and a participating college in Chandigarh. .
New Delhi, Sept 21 (UNI) Police arrested the driver of a dumper, who allegedly hit a crane and an autorickshaw, killing four workers engaged in CCTV installation work in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar area, an official said on Monday.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Former Pakistan prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan''s sisters Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days on Monday, days before the party''s planned September 27 countrywide protest and march to Islamabad. The detention of both women was ordered under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) Ordinance, 1960, according to Dawn.
Cairo, Sep 21 (UNI) As navigation remains disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb, Egypt on Monday said the Suez Canal remains “safe” and that maritime traffic is operating normally along the strategic waterway, one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
Shimla, September (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced that Class-III pensioners would receive 30 per cent of their pension arrears, while Class-I and Class-II pensioners would be paid 15 per cent of their arrears in October this year.
Shimla, September 21 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced that beneficiaries aged 19 to 27 years covered under the Indira Gandhi Sukh Shiksha Yojana would also be provided Rs 1,000 monthly pocket money, extending financial support currently available to eligible children up to 18 years of age.Chairing a meeting of the Women and Child Development Department, Sukhu directed officials to ensure that benefits under all welfare schemes reach eligible beneficiaries and instructed them to develop an integrated portal for all departmental schemes to f.
New York, Sep 21 (UNI) The global economy has proved more resilient than many had expected, but continues to face high risks from stubborn inflation, rising debt-servicing costs and the financing patterns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) investment, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has announced cash prizes for Indian fencers who win medals at the 20th Asian Games 2026, being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Visakhapatnam, Sept 21 (UNI) Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat on Monday called for adoption of modern technologies and scientific monitoring systems to improve the quality and durability of road infrastructure in the city.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, younger brother of United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, offering condolences to the Al Maktoum royal family and the people of Dubai.
Washington, Sep 21 (UNI) CNN, MS NOW and Politico said on Monday they would sue the Trump administration over President Donald Trump’s decision to bar the three news organisations from the White House, arguing that the move violates the First Amendment.
Siliguri, Sep 21 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will visit three North Bengal districts — Cooch Behar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri — on Tuesday as part of his official programmes.
Lucknow, Sep 21 (UNI) A local court today sentenced sacked police constable Prashant Choudhary to 10 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Apple area sales manager Vivek Tiwari.
New York, Sept 21 (UNI) The United States and China have discussed setting up a new notification mechanism for artificial intelligence-related incidents that could pose national security risks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as the two countries prepare for a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Tokyo, Sep 21 (UNI) India''s Roshibina Devi Naorem stormed into the women''s 60kg sanda semifinals at the Asian Games here on Monday, assuring the country of another medal in wushu.
Sano (Japan), Sep 21 (UNI) Forty-first ranked Japan have vowed not to be shrinking violets when they face T20 World Cup champions and No.1 ranked India at the Sano International Cricket .
Washington, Sep 21 (UNI) US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Washington''s door remained open for Iran to return to negotiations to end the conflict, but warned that the Trump administration''s economic pressure on Tehran would continue.
Imphal, Sep 21 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said prisons should not be viewed merely as places of confinement but as institutions focused on moral correction, reformation and rehabilitation.
Chennai, Sep 21 (UNI) Emerging technologies such as Hyperloop can play an important role in connecting ports with logistics parks, warehouses, industrial clusters and inland freight terminals, enabling faster and more efficient movement of cargo, union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said.
Hyderabad, Sep 21 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and former union Minister Chinta Mohan on Monday announced centenary celebrations in Tirupati to commemorate what he described as the historic entry of a Dalit into the Tiruchanur temple in 1925.
Lucknow, Sep 21 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday heard the public grievances and reviewed applications during the ''Janta Darshan'' held in Lucknow, personally taking notes of their concerns.
Kanpur, Sep 21 (UNI) Blaming the Samajwadi Party for creating hurdles in forging an alliance among non-BJP parties for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has set October 2 as the deadline for forming an alliance to counter the BJP.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (UNI) Tata Steel’s Ore, Mines & Quarries (OMQ) Division has been conferred the prestigious Mine Innovation Award for its outstanding contribution to digital initiatives in the mineral sector.
Kochi, Sep 21 (UNI) The concept of ''Rama Rajya'' was unique to India as the country''s historical achievements were built not on military conquests but on intellectual, spiritual and cultural contributions, BJP national secretary K Surendran has said.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (UNI) The Railway Board has revised hire charges for wagons interchanged between railways, fixing the rate for non-railway users at Rs 1,877 per eight-wheeler broad-gauge wagon per day, according to an official order.
Nashik, Sep 20 (UNI) A special “Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Rights and Certificate Campaign” will be conducted across Maharashtra from September 27 to 29, to provide members of Denotified Tribes (VJ) and Nomadic Tribes (NT) direct access to government welfare schemes and essential certificates.
Motihari, Sep 20 (UNI) Three minor Nepali girls allegedly being brought to India from Nepal were rescued in a joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and police in Bihar’s East Champaran district, while a youth was apprehended in connection with the case, police said here today.
Patna, Sept 20 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary had a piece of advice for Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday saying that sensitive issues, including matters concerning someone''s mother, should not be turned into subjects of political mockery as political discourse should maintain dignity and decorum.
Pune, Sep 20 (UNI) As many as 12 finalists in the final round of the 16th edition of the Sugam Sangeet Competition were declared winners and awarded with prizes here today.
Dharamshala, Sep 20 (UNI) A case has been registered over a minor girl who went missing from the Dadasiba area of Dehra police district, police said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Sunday said that the party has consistently maintained that Aam Aadmi Party leaders, whether Arvind Kejriwal or Saurabh Bharadwaj, keep looking for and raising new issues every day simply to remain in the news.
Dharamshala, Sep 20 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta said that India’s ancient knowledge tradition, spiritual consciousness and culture of service constituted the country’s identity and had an important role to play in the welfare of the world.
Panchkula, Sep 20 (UNI) Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Sunday said the government and police alone cannot defeat drug abuse, calling for greater public participation to combat the menace and urging young people to turn to sports as an alternative to addiction.
Seoul, Sep 20 (UNI) North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast on Sunday, South Korean and Japanese authorities said, in its second round of missile tests in about a week amid heightened tensions over US-South Korean military activities.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on Sunday clarified that notices being issued to certain electors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are part of the verification process and do not by themselves mean that the names of those voters will be deleted.
Ranchi, Sep 20 (UNI) Silk farmer Shambhunath Dehri from Madhuban in Dumka district was honoured in the ''Private Grainier'' category at the 77th foundation day celebrations of the Central Silk Board in Bengaluru, the Jharkhand government said today.
Shimla, September 20 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) recorded a turnover of Rs 214.19 crore and a profit of around Rs 12 crore during 2025-26, a government spokesperson said on Sunday.
Ranchi, Sep 20 (UNI) The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee''s disciplinary committee has served a show-cause notice on former minister and party leader Yogendra Sao for alleged violation of party discipline, state Congress media in-charge Rakesh Sinha said today.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government over the United States’ proposed 100 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, accusing it of failing to protect the country’s sovereign right to purchase affordable energy and leaving its export economy exposed to external economic pressure.
Mumbai, Sep 20 (UNI) A complaint has been lodged before the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MHRC) over the accidental deaths due to electrocution at the Mahaganpati pandal in Kalachowki area of the city, seeking action against all public pandals in the state.
Vijayawada, Sep 20 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today directed officials to take steps to tackle the El Nino impact, utilize funds to save horticulture crops.and implement contingency plans efficiently for which Rs 60 crore was earmarked.
Kolkata, Sep 20 (UNI) A group of eminent academicians, including former vice-chancellors, professors and senior researchers, have urged West Bengal Governor R N Ravi not to give his assent to the West Bengal Universities and Colleges (Administration and Regulation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing that the proposed inter-university transfer of teaching and non-teaching staff would undermine academic autonomy and adversely affect research and teaching.
Patna, Sep 20 (UNI) The Department of Emergency Medicine, AIIMS Patna, organised a Snake Envenomation Awareness Programme at the OPD foyer of the hospital here today, spreading the crucial message of ''A snakebite can turn into a life-threatening emergency within a short time, but timely medical intervention can significantly improve outcomes'' among the public.
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Sunday said nodal officers had been appointed by the Ministries of Defence and Civil Aviation to coordinate with the Telangana government and expedite the proposed joint-user airfield (JUA) at Adilabad.
Seoul, Sep 20 (UNI) North Korea conducted an additional launch on Sunday, firing a projectile towards the sea after launching a short-range ballistic missile earlier in the day, South Korea''s military said, days after Pyongyang vowed to take "responsive action" against continued US-led military drills in the region.
Madrid, Sep 20 (UNI) Raphinha scored his second hat-trick in two matches as FC Barcelona beat Sevilla 3-1 to maintain its 100 percent record at the top of La Liga. .
Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (UNI) The BJD''s youth and student wings on Sunday announced a two-day Assembly gherao from September 22 over errors in school textbooks for Classes I to VIII, demanding the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.
Lucknow, Sept 2 (UNI) Launching a scathing attack on the opposition, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that those who failed to deliver will always criticise.
Mumbai, Sep 20 (UNI) Senior journalist and former CNN-News18 correspondent Payal Mehta died in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. She was 46.
Nagoya (Japan), Sep 20 (UNI) The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and China''s tech giant Lenovo signed a cooperation agreement in Nagoya on Sunday, confirming plans to deepen long-term cooperation in areas including sports operations and technology innovation. .
Patna, Sept 20 (UNI)Jan Suraaj on Sunday announced five candidates for the upcoming Bihar Legislative Council elections from graduate and teachers'' constituencies, stepping up its preparations for the polls.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Opposition Congress and the ruling BJP traded barbs over a stand-up comedian impersonating Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore on Saturday.
Hyderabad, Sep 20 (UNI) Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Sunday assured that the Congress government had no intention of taking away the lands of Dalits and tribals and would protect their land rights.
Chennai, Sep 20 (UNI) After the Palani Lord Dhandayuthapani Temple and Madurai Meenakshi Temple land rows, yet another frauduent Temple land deal has surfaced at Srirangam in Trichy, following which police have registered cases against a key functionary of the main Opposition DMK, a Sub-Registrar and four others.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday questioned the government over the lack of affordable and safe hostel accommodation for students, particularly young women who migrate from villages to cities to pursue higher education.
Seoul, Sep 20 (UNI ) North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military and Japan’s Defense Ministry said.
New Delhi, Sep 20 (UNI) Technopark has invited bids from experienced co-developers for the construction and operation of its second IT office building under the integrated IT township project QUAD at the Technocity campus in Pallippuram, Thiruvananthapuram.
Lucknow, Sep 20 (UNI) An Indigo Airlines flight from Bangkok to Delhi made an emergency landing at Choudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, on late Saturday night when a passenger suddenly became seriously ill.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 20 (UNI) Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday congratulated Vidharsha K Vinod, who created history by winning a silver medal in shooting at the Asian Games.
Panchkula, Sep 20 (UNI) The Central government has announced new standards for electricity meters across India, setting strict requirements for measurement accuracy, software security, and protection against tampering, fraud, and adverse environmental conditions, as stated in an official gazette notification.
Agartala, Sept 20 (UNI) The CPI-M-Congress-supported panel has achieved an uncontested victory in the election for Tripura’s Unakoti District Bar Association, as the BJP’s legal cell did not field any candidates.
Panchkula, Sep 19 (UNI) Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar on Saturday announced a district-wide cleanliness campaign covering all villages of Panchkula, saying sanitation must become a public movement rather than remain confined to government programmes.
By Neeraj BaliChandigarh, Sep 19 (UNI) union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri today ruled out a return to the old seat-sharing formula between the BJP and the Shiromani Akali Dal if the former allies revive their partnership in Punjab, saying any future arrangement would have to be based on equality.
Pune, Sep 19 (UNI) A two-month offline ‘Ambedkar Fellowship’, inspired by the ideals of equality, dignity and social empowerment championed by Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, has been announced in Pune.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) The Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday questioned the Odisha government’s spending of Rs 3.3 crore on the repair and renovation of two official residences of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, citing information obtained under the RTI Act. .
Panchkula, Sep 19 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced that Rs 5.15 crore collected as interest on EDC and IDC from Kashmiri Pandits allotted plots in Sector 2, Bahadurgarh, would be refunded.
Panchkula, Sep 19 (UNI) A 19-year-old construction worker was killed and another seriously injured after they fell while working on the 19th floor of an under-construction building in Gurugram on Saturday, triggering a protest by workers who allegedly assaulted company officials over claims of inadequate safety measures.
Patna, Sep 19 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today honoured nine personalities for their notable contributions in different fields at the ninth edition of the ''''Mati-Purvanchal Mahotsav'''' held at the Urja Auditorium here.
Jaipur, Sep 19 (UNI) As many as 12 candidates today entered the fray for election of mayors in municipal corporations of Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota and chairperson in Suket Municipality of Kota district in Rajasthan Civic Bodies polls 2026.
New Delhi/ Hyderabad, Sept 19 (UNI) Telangana Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday said the state aimed to transform itself into a $3 trillion economy by 2047 and increase its share in the national economy from around 5 per cent to 10 per cent.
Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow today hosted the Jaipuria Higher Education Leadership Summit – Praneta 2026, which offered a forum for academic leaders to exchange perspectives on the priorities shaping higher education and recognise individuals and institutions contributing to the sector’s growth.
Shillong, Sep 19 (UNI) Assam swept the team titles at the Yonex-Sunrise North East Zone Inter-State Badminton Championship 2026, with their senior men''s and women''s squads also clinching qualification spots for the 2027 National Games in Meghalaya.
Srinagar, Sep 19 (UNI) A controversy erupted on Saturday over a proposed “Tantra in Silence” retreat proposed to be held close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez Valley of Bandipora district, with former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Kashmir’s chief cleric urging the authorities to halt the event.
By Prithviraj Singh Dehradun, Sep 19 (UNI) India''s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval today asked country’s techies to think innovative and work hard for its implementation with integrity in the national service.
Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) A Low Pressure area has formed over North Andaman sea and its neighbourhood on Saturday evening and it is likely to intensify gradually as a depression and a deep depression and moved towares South Odisha and North Andhra coasts in the next 3-4 days.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Saturday said that the victory of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the Delhi University Students’ union (DUSU) elections 2026, is a victory of the nationalist resolve of the students of the national capital. .
Warangal (Telangana), Sep 19 (UNI) Kazipet Police have arrested eight persons for allegedly attempting to circulate demonetised currency notes and seized Rs 1.38 crore in old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes at Kazipet (Hanamkonda district), police said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer’s office has issued notices under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to AAP convenor and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and members of his family, bringing the exercise into the political spotlight.
Pune, Sep 19 (UNI) A two-month offline Ambedkar Fellowship, inspired by the ideals of equality, dignity and social empowerment championed by Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was announced here today.
Tehran, Sep 19 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for the non-discriminatory implementation of international law and urged the international community to move away from militarism and interventionism towards sustainable development, respect for national sovereignty and lasting peace.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was paving the way for corporate monopolies to exploit people through the country''s trading sector in the name of Digital India, Revolutionary Youth Front (RYF) state secretary and MLA Adv. Vishnu Mohan alleged on Saturday.
Lucknow, Sep19 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched a fresh recruitment drive under ‘Mission Rojgar’, announcing that one lakh youths will be provided government jobs within the next six months.
Lucknow, Sep 19 (UNI) With passenger traffic continuing to grow, Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, has strengthened its technology-enabled parking and traffic management system to ensure smoother vehicle movement and a more convenient experience for passengers and visitors.
Mumbai, Sep 19 (UNI) Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray’s lawyer accepted the Rs 500-Crore legal defamation notice which was hand delivered by Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian and his lawyer Nilesh Ojha at the doorsteps of the Bandra East Thackeray residence ‘Matoshree’ at 4.30 on Saturday evening. .
Washington, Sep 19 (UNI) US President Donald Trump barred news platforms such as CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House “effective immediately”, escalating his long-running feud with news organisations whose coverage he has been critical of.
Hyderabad, Sept 19 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday called upon people to uphold knowledge, service, cultural values and patriotism and pass them on to future generations.
Patna, Sep 19 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Saturday launched the National Innovation Challenge, pitching innovation, technology and entrepreneurship as key drivers of the state''s development journey and calling for concerted efforts to turn its young population into a force for economic growth.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Bamboo has the potential to generate rural livelihoods and support a green economy, Odisha Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia said on World Bamboo Day.
Hyderabad, Sept 19 (UNI) Senior BRS leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail on Saturday alleged that the Congress government had failed to effectively implement minority welfare schemes and accused AIMIM of not mounting adequate pressure on the government over the issue.
Itanagar, Sept 19 (UNI) Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has sought a special economic package for Arunachal Pradesh, citing the State’s difficult terrain, high transportation costs, short working seasons and other structural challenges.
Dhaka, Sep 19 (UNI) The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-player squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, to be played in the United Arab Emirates from October 9.
New Delhi, Sep 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the death of eight people, including three children, after a car fell into a swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh’s Agar Malwa district in the early hours of the day, and announced ex-gratia assistance for the victims’ families and those injured in the mishap.
Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) Reiterating its strong opposition to Hindi imposition, while reaffirming its firm committment of sticking to the long followed two-language policy, the Tamil Nadu government said it would not allow Navodya schools that follows the CBSE stream of education, in the State, even as the main Opposition DMK objected to Navodaya schools and wanted the government to convene a Special Assembly session and adopt a resolution, if necessary.
Guntur, Spt 19 (UNI) One person was killed and another sustained grievous burn injuries after a fire broke out and triggered an explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Boppudi village of Chilakaluripet mandal in the erstwhile Guntur district in the early hours of Saturday.
Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) In a sudden decision that has set political tongues wagging, the OBC-Vanniyar dominated Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), a key constituent of the NDA headed by the AIADMK in Tamil Nadu, has decided not to support any political party in the October six Assembly bypolls to the reserved Madurantakam and Dharapuram seats, which would witness a tough five-cornered contest.
Bhubaneswar, Sep 19 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday appealed to the people to keep the state’s coastline clean and oceans healthy to protect coastal livelihoods, marine ecosystems and build a thriving Blue Economy.
Chennai, Sep 19 (UNI) A Low Pressure area is likely to form over North Andaman sea on Saturday evening and it is likely to intensify gradually in the next 3-4 days.
Patna, Sep 19 (UNI) Bihar is set to make a mark at the 72nd National Film Awards, with four film personalities associated with the state being honoured for their contributions to Indian cinema.
Srinagar, Sept 19 (UNI) Five innovative rock check dams constructed across the Sindhu River and its tributaries in Ladakh have successfully withstood water flows exceeding 200 cusecs during peak summer, with only a minor breach reported in one structure at Upshi near Leh, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Saturday.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) India''s semiconductor ambitions received a major boost at SEMICON India 2026, with 25 strategic announcements and collaborations unveiled on Day 2, spanning chip manufacturing, advanced packaging, materials, logistics, power electronics, chip design and workforce development.
Bengaluru, Sep 19 (UNI) India cannot afford war and must focus on energy security, inflation control and strategic autonomy amid a rapidly polarising geopolitical environment, BCIC Senior Vice President Prashant Reddi said on Saturday.
Washington, Sept 19 (Sputnik) US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is banning CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters from the White House, calling all three of them "fake.".
Moscow, Sept 19 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States, Denmark and Greenland are set to sign an agreement next week to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, while US President Donald Trump said Washington had reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving the United States permanent control over security in Greenland and announced plans to develop a “large military presence” there.