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TN Minister Nirmal Kumar defends Meenakshi Temple Kumbhabhishekam arrangements, slams TTV Dhinakaran

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 4:30:37 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmal Kumar denied allegations of mismanagement and irregularities in the distribution of passes for the Kumbhabhishekam of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple held yesterday. ... read..

Dont go abroad and bring shame to Tamil Nadu: TRB Rajaa takes dig at CM Vijays UK visit

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 4:30:35 PM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Industries Minister and DMK leader TRB Rajaa took a dig at Chief Minister Vijay over his recent visit to the United Kingdom (UK), questioning whether the trip was being used to promote investments or shoot reels. ... read..

Union Health Ministry commemorates World Patient Safety Day 2026 at NIHFW, with focus on safe noncommunicable disease care

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 4:30:33 PM IST

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, commemorated World Patient Safety Day 2026 at the NIHFW Auditorium, New Delhi, with the theme Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). ... read..

Maharashtra: Puppies dumped on civic officer's desk in protest over stray dog menace in Nashik; official demands action

Nashik (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 4:30:31 PM IST

Owing to the problem of increasing number of stray dogs in Niphad of Maharashtras Nashik district, UBT's Yuva Sena district chief Vikram Randhave dumped live puppies inside a sack onto the office desk of a civic official as a mark of protest. ... read..

IIT (BHU) Varanasi, University of Michigan sign MoU to advance electric vehicle research

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 4:30:28 PM IST

The Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, has strengthened its international research collaboration in electric mobility with the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ... read..

"Will benefit Maharashtra economy": CM Devendra Fadnavis on launch of University of Western Australia's Mumbai campus

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 4:30:27 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that the Mumbai campus of the University of Western Australia (UWA) will benefit the economy of Maharashtra to a great extent and will provide Indian students to study in international-standard u ... read..

MP Congress chief Patwari attacks govt over education system, exam irregularities ahead of Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 3:30:35 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari on Friday attacked the state government over the condition of the education system and alleged irregularities in examinations and recruitment processes, ahead of senior party leader Rahul Gandhis Chhatron K ... read..

"Punjab Police stands firmly with family": Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav visits ASI Harjit Singh's residence, assures justice

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 3:30:31 PM IST

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday visited the residence of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh in Amritsar, who was killed on patrol duty, to pay tribute to the officer. ... read..

NTAs new office secured by 38 CRPF personnel, spread over 55,000 sq ft: Centre to SC

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:30:30 PM IST

The Central government on Friday informed the Supreme Court that the National Testing Agencys (NTA) new permanent office near Minto Road in New Delhi is secured by 38 personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to maintain confidentiality and se ... read..

Delhi: Northern Range Traffic team creates successful green corridor, donor heart reaches Fortis Hospital in 63 minutes

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:30:28 PM IST

The Northern Range Traffic Team successfully facilitated a critical Green Corridor from PGI, Rohtak, to Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, enabling the timely transportation of a donor heart for a scheduled heart transplant. ... read..

CM Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurates Odisha stall at SEMICON India 2026 in presence of Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:30:24 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the state's stall at SEMICON India 2026 in Delhi on Friday in the presence of Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw. ... read..

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav meets CM Yogi Adityanath, reviews air quality management in UP's NCR districts

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 3:30:21 PM IST

Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of IndiaBhupender Yadav met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Friday to review air quality management efforts undertaken by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) ... read..

Nizamabad revenge killing: Brother avenges YouTuber sister's murder, stabs brother-in-law to death

Nizamabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2026 3:30:12 PM IST

A man accused in the alleged murder of his wife was stabbed to death in broad daylight near RR X Roads in Telangana's Nizamabad while he was out on bail, police said. ... read..

Gujarat: National workshop on promoting deep-sea fishing held in Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 3:30:08 PM IST

The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised a National Workshop on Promoting Deep-Sea Fishing and Interaction with Access Pass-LoA Holders at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Gandhinagar, in the presence of Chief Ministe ... read..

Gujarat: Over 6.25 lakh girls covered under HPV vaccination drive till Sept 16

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 3:30:06 PM IST

Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Friday underlined that every girl in every household is not merely the future of her family but also the future of society as a whole, emphasising that it is a collective, social and moral responsibility to ens ... read..

Ankita Bhandari murder case: Congress workers clash with police during protest march to Vanantara Resort in Uttarakhand

Pauri Garhwal (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2026 3:30:03 PM IST

High drama unfolded near Yamkeshwar on Friday as Congress leaders and party workers, led by Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee president Ganesh Godiyal, clashed with the police while attempting to march towards the controversial Vanantara Resort on th ... read..

UP Minister Sanjay Nishad alleges SP linked encroachment on Phoolan Devi's property, says Nishad community "Awakened"

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 3:01:32 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad alleged that individuals associated with the Samajwadi Party had encroached upon the property of former MP Phoolan Devi and demanded an investigation into her death, while asserting that the Nishad community was no lo ... read..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates commercial production at State-of-the-Art OSAT plant in Surat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 3:01:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated commercial production at Suchi Semicons advanced Semiconductor Assembly and Testing (OSAT) plant located in Palsana, Surat. ... read..

Himachal: Special havan organised at Kalisthan Temple in Nahan for PM Modi's birthday

Nahan (Himachal Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 3:01:22 PM IST

A special Havan was organised at the Kalisthan Temple in Nahan on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday, with former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the state assembly Jairam Thakur extending hi ... read..

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: Gujarat DyCM Harsh Sanghavi distributes grain kits to Ganga Swarupa beneficiaries at Chiloda

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 3:01:20 PM IST

As part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a special programme was organised on Friday at Chiloda for the distribution of grain kits to Ganga Swarupa beneficiaries. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended the programme as part of the Vadnagar t ... read..

EC allots new names for both TMC factions; 'football player' symbol for Mamata's faction, Arup Roy led rebels get 'envelope' for bypoll

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:30:33 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday allotted new names and symbols to the rival factions of the Trinamool Congress led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Arup Roy, a day after barring both groups from using the party's n ... read..

Nithari killings accused Surendra Koli dies allegedly by suicide in Haridwar: Police

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2026 3:01:06 PM IST

Surendra Koli, who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in 2025 in connection with the 2006 Nithari serial killings case, died allegedly by suicide in Haridwar's Bhupatwala area, police said on Friday. ... read..

Delhi Police solve Yuvraj Manchanda murder case, former colleague among 2 arrested in Uttarakhand

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:01:04 PM IST

Delhi Police have claimed to have solved the murder of 31-year-old Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, who went missing from Lajpat Nagar earlier this month, with the arrest of his former office colleague Anya Vats and her associate Sanyam Sachdeva in Uttarakhand, of ... read..

Delhi HC bars DUSU victory processions; issues notices to all candidates, student organisations over alleged poll violations

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 2:31:04 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday prohibited any victory procession following the declaration of DUSU election results, directing that the ban would apply not only on roads but also within the university campus and hostels. ... read..

Jharkhand: School van carrying students hits divider in Jamshedpur; several injured

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | September 18, 2026 2:31:02 PM IST

Several school children sustained injuries after their van carrying them crashed into a road divider near the Telco area in Jamshedpur, police said on Friday. ... read..

Both factions asked to submit 3 options each by Sept 18: Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya amid TMC symbol dispute

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2026 2:30:53 PM IST

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Samik Bhattacharya on Friday said that both factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have been asked to submit three options each for the party name and a free election symbol by 11 am on September 18. ... read..

Badge on uniform is a symbol of service, not authority: J-K LG Manoj Sinha to 29 newly recruited DySPs

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 18, 2026 2:30:51 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday handed over appointment orders to 29 newly selected Deputy Superintendents of Police (DySPs) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (Gazetted) Services at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar, reminding them that the ... read..

Welcome to great machine age of PM Modis New India: Abhishek Banerjee on Arup Chakraborty case dismissal

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2026 2:30:47 PM IST

Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday took a jibe at the BJP over the dismissal of a case against Bankura Lok Sabha MP Arup Chakraborty, alleging that leaders joining the BJP get a washing machine treatment while those who stand their ground ... read..

He knows nothing about his own party: Sudhanshu Trivedi slams Rahul Gandhi for allegations against EC

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 2:30:41 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Friday hit back at Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Election Commission's interim order freezing the name and symbol of the All India Trinamool Congr ... read..

AAP is scared: BJP MP Raghav Chadha after alleged attack on Ravneet Bittu's cavalcade

Pathankot (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 1:59:38 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party was "scared" and attempting to attack BJP leader and former Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, after Bittu alleged that his cavalcade was attacked by around 500 people whi ... read..

"We want everything to be transparent": DMK's P Wilson calls for wider consultation on FCRA Bill

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 1:59:34 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP P Wilson on Friday wrote a formal letter to Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) Chairman Sanjay Jaiswal, urging that the panels deliberations on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, be cond ... read..

Vice President Radhakrishnan visits Maharashtra CM Fadnavis' 'Varsha' residence for Ganpati Darshan

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 1:59:32 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday visited Varsha Bungalow in Mumbai, the official residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, for Ganpati darshan of as part of the ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations. ... read..

Dharma remains from beginning to end of life: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at Yuva Dharma Sansad programme

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 1:59:30 PM IST

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said that Dharma remains from the beginning to the end of a person's life and is not something meant only for old age. ... read..

Punjab govt announces Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for family of police officer shot dead on duty

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 1:59:26 PM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 1 crore for Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Harjit Singh's bereaved family. The officer sacrificed his life, as he was shot dead while performing operational duties in Amritsar. ... read..

Takeda and Dr. Reddys Laboratories enter into exclusive collaboration to promote and distribute QDENGA in Indias pediatric and adult private market

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 1:29:44 PM IST

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, through its Indian subsidiary Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Private Limited (together referred to as Takeda) and Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd. (BSE: 500124, NSE: DRREDDY, NYSE: RDY, NSEIFSC: DRREDDY, along with it ... read..

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj pre-launches 'Vizhithirai Kaappom' retina protection scheme in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 1:29:42 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Health Minister KG Arunraj "pre-launched" the 'Vizhithirai Kaappom' (Save Eye Retina) scheme at the Government Eye Hospital, Egmore, in an event organised by the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology. ... read..

Delhi HC holds appeal maintainable against UAPA property attachment order, says Section 25(6) order not interlocutory

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 1:29:41 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that an appeal under Section 21 of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act is maintainable against an order passed by a Special Court under Section 25(6) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) confirming seizu ... read..

Failure of Punjab government: BJP's Krishan Dev Bhandari on alleged attack on Ravneet Singh Bittu's carcade

Pathankot (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 1:29:33 PM IST

BJP leader Krishan Dev Bhandari on Friday termed the alleged attack on party leader Ravneet Singh Bittu's cavalcade, a former Union minister, very condemnable and said such an incident was fatal for democracy. ... read..

Will not leave Congress, may contest Lok Sabha if delimitation happens: Congress K N Rajanna

Tumkur (Karnataka) | September 18, 2026 1:29:27 PM IST

Congress leader K N Rajanna on Friday said he would remain in the Congress and would not join any other party, adding that he may contest the Lok Sabha elections if delimitation takes place. ... read..

If SP comes to power, Hooliganism will follow: UP Deputy CM Maurya trains gun at Samajwadi Party

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 1:29:24 PM IST

Ahead of the forthcoming assembly polls, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday attacked the Samajwadi Party (SP), alleging that the partys campaign would convey a message of the return of "hooliganism" if it comes to power in ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin to visit Western Uttar Pradesh on September 21-22

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 1:29:22 PM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day visit to Western Uttar Pradesh on September 21 and 22 as part of the partys ongoing organisational and electoral preparations in the state. ... read..

Indian born Cheetah KGP12 gives birth to four cubs in Kuno

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 1:29:14 PM IST

KGP12, an Indian-born female cheetah, has given birth to four cubs in Kuno National Park, in what is being described as a historic and joyous moment for Project Cheetah, a day after the initiative completed four years. ... read..

"Need to figure out how to coordinate, respond effectively": Punjab Governor calls for better inter-agency coordination at disaster management workshop

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 12:59:40 PM IST

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria called for stronger coordination among disaster management agencies and greater involvement of local communities in disaster response. ... read..

3rd Anti-Narcotics Task Force conference in Delhi on September 22-23, heads of 36 ANTFs from states-UTs to join

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 12:59:37 PM IST

The third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) heads will be held in the national capital on September 22-23, aimed at holding a comprehensive review and analysis of the collective efforts made by all concerned stakeholders in combating ... read..

Delhi HC grants bail to British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal in cases linked to alleged Punjab killings

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 12:59:33 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted bail to British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal in seven cases relating to alleged targeted killings and attempted murders in Punjab, including cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). ... read..

Formula E case: Hyderabad ACB court adjourns hearing involving KTR to October30

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2026 12:59:31 PM IST

The Special Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Court at Nampally on Friday adjourned the hearing in the alleged Formula E race irregularities case involving Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K.T. Rama Rao to October 30, 2026. ... read..

Stir in Uttarakhand power corridors over power project documents leaked to Congress

By Asheesh Goyal

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 12:59:26 PM IST

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Thursday levelled several allegations against the Uttarakhand government over the proposed 1,320 MW thermal power project. He also made a sensational claim that important documents related to the power project had been leaked to ... read..

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar meets content creators , prays at Kadri Manjunatha Temple as state cabinet meets in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | September 18, 2026 12:59:22 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived at the Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangaluru on Friday to offer prayers, ahead of the state Cabinet meeting scheduled to be held in the city. ... read..

Could've happened to anyone: Gurugram hit-and-run victim Sia slams attempt to push caste narrative in case

Gurugram (Haryana) | September 18, 2026 12:59:21 PM IST

Woman biker Sia, who was allegedly hit by a car on Gurugram's Golf Course Road on Friday said the incident should not be linked to casteism. The victim added that an attempt was being made on social media to shift the narrative and portray the incident as ... read..

Nilgiris forest officials trap tiger following fatal attacks, investigate connection to two deaths in Gudalur

Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 12:29:17 PM IST

A tiger was trapped in a Forest Department cage at Silver Cloud in Gudalur, Nilgiris district, on Friday, bringing a temporary breakthrough to a massive, weeks-long operation launched after two fatal wildlife attacks. ... read..

Pawan Khera alleges irregularities in Uttarakhand's 1,320 MW power procurement

By Asheesh Goyal

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 12:29:15 PM IST

AAP to launch door-to-door campaign in Punjab ahead of 2027 Assembly elections: Manish Sisodia

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 12:29:13 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Friday announced that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will personally lead the party's massive statewide door-to-door outreach campaign from his home constituency of Dhuri starting September 20. ... read..

Who will protect the common man?: Ravneet Bittu raises security concerns after alleged attack on cavalcade

Pathankot (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 12:29:11 PM IST

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attacked by around 500 people while he was on his way to participate in the partys anti-drug yatra, claiming that vehicles were attacked and some of the people were carrying weapons. ... read..

Body in trunk leads Delhi police to 20-year-old suspect; man arrested in Maharashtra

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 12:00:08 PM IST

Delhi Police arrested a 20-year-old man from Maharashtra in connection with the alleged murder of his friend, whose decomposing body was discovered hidden inside a storage trunk in a temporary shelter in the capital. ... read..

Punjab: Ravneet Bittu alleges his cavalcade was attacked while on way to Pathankot for BJP yatra

Pathankot (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 11:59:58 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu on Friday alleged that his cavalcade was attacked while he was on his way to Pathankot to attend the launch of the partys Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra. ... read..

Punjab: Amritsar cop shot dead on duty; BJP's Tarun Chugh slams AAP govt over "atmosphere of fear"

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 18, 2026 11:59:54 AM IST

A police officer on patrol duty was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the Hakima police station area of Amritsar. ... read..

Gurugram hit-and-run case: Sia's family seeks arrest of remaining two accused, says fight is against crime

Gurugram (Haryana) | September 18, 2026 11:59:46 AM IST

The family of woman biker Sia, who was allegedly hit by a car on Golf Course Road on Friday demanded the arrest of the remaining two suspects in connection with the case, saying the fight is not with any group, but against crime. ... read..

Karnataka cabinet holds first-ever meeting in Mangaluru, offers prayers at Kadri Manjunatha Temple

Mangaluru (Karnataka) | September 18, 2026 11:29:22 AM IST

The Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, is to hold its first-ever meeting in Mangaluru on Friday, with Cabinet members first offered prayers at the Kadri Manjunatha Temple before proceeding to the meeting. ... read..

"Goal is to make state a place where world comes to learn, innovate and invest": Telangana CM Reddy

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2026 11:29:18 AM IST

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Friday said the state government's goal is to make Telangana a place where the world comes to learn, innovate and invest, highlighting Hyderabad's growing focus on global education, skills and research partnerships. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Hyderabad, seeks Centres support on El Nino impact

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2026 11:29:14 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Madhapur, Hyderabad, and sought the Centres support in addressing challenges arising from the impact of El Nino in the state, according to the Chief Ministers ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami flags off relief material for disaster-hit Nepal

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2026 11:29:07 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged off a convoy of vehicles carrying essential relief materials for the disaster-affected people of neighbouring Nepal from the Chief Minister's Camp Office on Friday. ... read..

Telangana: KTR arrives at Nampally ACB Court in connection with Formula E race irregularities case

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 18, 2026 11:29:05 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) arrived at the Nampally ACB Court on Friday in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the 2023 Formula E race case. ... read..

"TMC disintegrating due to internal infighting": Dilip Ghosh on ECI's order on AITC name, symbol freeze

Kharagpur (West Bengal) | September 18, 2026 11:00:10 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Friday claimed that the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is crumbling under the weight of severe internal strife following the Election Commission's (ECI) interim order freezing the official name and reserving the "Fl ... read..

Maharashtra: Union Minister Jitendra Singh participates in coastal cleanup campaign at Juhu Beach

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 11:00:08 AM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday participated in the Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar coastal cleanup campaign at Juhu Beach in Mumbai, on the eve of International Coastal Cleanup Day. ... read..

MP: Ujjain creates world record on PM Modis birthday, lights 33.27 lakh diyas along Kshipra river ghats and Mahakal Lok

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 11:00:05 AM IST

A world record was created in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district on Thursday evening as 33.27 lakh diyas were lit simultaneously along the banks of the Kshipra River and at Mahakal Lok as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan launched across the state on Prime ... read..

Rajasthan: Mayoral polls in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota on September 25

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 18, 2026 11:00:03 AM IST

Rajasthan State Election Commission issued the schedule for the Mayoral elections in Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota Municipal Corporations and the Chairperson of Suket Municipality, with polling to be held on September 25. ... read..

"PM Modi's birthday gift to country": Arvind Kejriwal's jibe on ECI order freezing AITC's name, symbol

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 11:00:01 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Election Commission's (ECI) interim order freezing the official name and reserving the "Flowers and Grass" symbol of the All India Trina ... read..

"Will resolve issue and start delivering": HAL CMD Ravi Kumar on Tejas LCA Mk1A

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 18, 2026 11:00:00 AM IST

Deliveries of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A to the Indian Air Force (IAF) are facing setbacks due to software integration challenges, with aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) stating that it is working on resolving ... read..

Gen-Z has sense of nationalism, supports ABVP: DUSU chief Aryan Maan as polling underway

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:59:49 AM IST

Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) President Aryan Maan on Friday claimed that Gen-Z supports the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and said the organisation would focus on student issues, including hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodation ... read..

"World record achievement": Odisha BJP Yuva Morcha sets record by collecting 8,810 units of blood on PM Modi's birthday

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 18, 2026 10:59:48 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha in Odisha has etched its name into the global record books by organising a massive blood donation drive that collected 8,810 units of blood in a single day at a single venue to mark PM Narendra Modis 76th birt ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Dalit scholar invokes Rohith Vemula as scholarship dispute puts PhD at risk

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 10:59:46 AM IST

A Tamil Nadu Dalit research scholar pursuing his PhD in Malaysia invoked the memory of Rohith Vemula in an emotional appeal, alleging that a prolonged dispute over an overseas education scholarship has now put his research and academic future at risk. ... read..

"Party theft": Rahul Gandhi alleges BJP and EC "joining forces to split party" as Trinamool symbol frozen

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:59:44 AM IST

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India, following the ECI's interim order to freeze the name and "Flowers and Grass" symbol of All ... read..

Extortion racket at Anand Vihar fine-dining restaurant busted, two arrested

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:29:11 AM IST

Shahdara district police have arrested two men in connection with an alleged extortion case at a fine dining restaurant in Delhis Anand Vihar area, officials said on Thursday. ... read..

NIA secures life imprisonment to eight Bangladeshis among nine in human trafficking case

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:29:08 AM IST

In a major success in a seven-year-old case registered in 2019, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has secured life imprisonment for nine accused, including eight Bangladeshi nationals, linked to a syndicate of human trafficking. ... read..

Rajnath Singh, Naidu to witness HAL's big triple handover in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 18, 2026 10:29:09 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu will attend the handover of LCA Tejas Trainer jets, HTT-40 Basic Trainer aircraft and Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to the Indian ... read..

Delhi HC adds SC/ST Act charge against accused in minor's gang rape case, says caste awareness can be inferred from circumstances

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:28:53 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has directed the framing of an additional charge under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act against one of the accused in a 2016 case involving the alleged gang rape of a school-going minor, holding ... read..

Festival of democracy: ABVP candidate Lakshay Raj urges students to vote with harmony as DUSU polling begins

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 10:28:51 AM IST

As voting for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Elections 2026 is underway on Friday, Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidate Lakshay Raj Singh, contesting for the post of Joint Secretary, urged students to participate in the elector ... read..

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma conducts midnight inspection of road works

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:59:22 AM IST

Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma conducted a midnight on-site inspection of road resurfacing operations on Africa Avenue, reiterating the government's commitment to make the city's roads pothole-free before the onset of peak wint ... read..

Allahabad HC quashes FIR against Congress MP Rakesh Rathore in rape case

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 9:59:19 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court quashed the case against Congress MP Rakesh Rathore in connection with rape allegations, providing relief to the Sitapur MP after a legal process spanning 20 months. ... read..

Maharashtra FDA seizes banned gutkha, adulterated food worth lakhs in statewide drive

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 18, 2026 9:59:14 AM IST

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carried out statewide action against food establishments and suppliers, seizing banned gutkha, pan masala, milk and milk products, and other food items worth several lakhs of rupees. ... read..

ED searches seven places in Jharkhand, Odisha in alleged JSCB scam case

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:59:12 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted search and seizure operations at seven locations across Jharkhand and Odisha as part of its ongoing probe into an alleged scam involving officials of the Jharkhand State Co-operative Bank (JSCB), offici ... read..

Delhi: Police steps up security across North Campus as DUSU polling begins

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:59:10 AM IST

With polling for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections scheduled for Friday, security arrangements have been strengthened across Delhi Universitys North Campus as students head to polling booths. ... read..

Delhi: 73-year-old driver apprehended after car allegedly hits parked motorcycle in RK Puram

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:59:09 AM IST

A 73-year-old man was apprehended after his car allegedly hit a motorcycle parked on the roadside on Africa Avenue Road in Delhi's RK Puram area, police said. ... read..

Customers queue up at Apple stores; iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900 In India, iPhone Duo at Rs 2,99,900

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:29:27 AM IST

Apple has announced its latest products as part of its 2026 fall lineup, with the new iPhone 18 Pro series, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and its first foldable iPhone Duo joining the range. ... read..

Gurugram hit-and-run case: Accused Kalyan Bainsla, Lovneesh to be produced in court today

Gurugram (Haryana) | September 18, 2026 9:29:25 AM IST

The two accused arrested in connection with the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case involving woman biker Sia will be produced before the court of Civil Judge Nidhi Beniwal on Friday as their two-day police custody ends today. ... read..

West Bengal eyes 5X bigger economy by 2047, significant growth gaps identified: ORF report

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:29:21 AM IST

'Bikoshito Bongo: An Evidence-Based Policy Roadmap for West Bengals 5X Economy', a special report published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), examines the conditions required for West Bengal to achieve a fivefold expansion of real GSDP by 2047. ... read..

Politics is a permanent war: Ritabrata Banerjee invokes democratic values amid TMC symbol row

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2026 9:29:15 AM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Friday invoked the values of democracy amid an ongoing dispute between two factions of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) over the party's name, organisational control and election symbol ahead of the Octob ... read..

"Counselling done transparently": Uttarakhand Medical Education Department cancels MBBS admissions over fake quota certificates

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2026 9:29:13 AM IST

The Medical Education Department in Uttarakhand has taken swift and stringent action against a major admission scam involving candidates who used fraudulent credentials to secure medical seats. ... read..

iPhone launch is like a festival: Buyers queue up as iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max go on sale

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:29:07 AM IST

A customer described the iPhone launch as a festival as buyers gathered in large numbers at Apple Stores across India to purchase the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. ... read..

"So much pressure he is giving to bureaucrats, politicians": Twenty20 party President on Anto Augustine's arrest

Kochi (Keralam) | September 18, 2026 9:29:06 AM IST

Following the high-profile arrest of Reporter TV Managing Director and Managing Editor, Anto Augustine, in Wayanad, Twenty20 party President and Kitex MD Sabu M Jacob on Friday claimed that Augustine exerts undue pressure on politicians and bureaucrats wh ... read..

Mahatari Vandan Yojana boosts Chhattisgarh womens Lakhpati Didi journey

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 18, 2026 9:29:04 AM IST

For thousands of women in Chhattisgarh, a Rs 1,000 monthly payment under the Mahatari Vandan Yojana is becoming more than household support. Combined with access to credit, self-help groups and livelihood opportunities, the regular assistance is helping w ... read..

Six arrested in Delhi honey-trap kidnapping case; victim rescued

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 9:29:02 AM IST

Six persons were arrested by the Delhi police in connection with a case of honey-trap-cum-kidnapping, extortion and assault, officials said. ... read..

Apple stores open doors across India as crowds line up to buy iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 8:59:38 AM IST

As the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale across the country, the Apple Store at Select Citywalk Mall in Saket witnessed a rush of customers early Friday. ... read..

Landslides, heavy rain disrupt transport, residential infrastructure in Sikkim's Gangtok; DDMA initiates damage assessments

Gangtok (Sikkim) | September 18, 2026 8:59:36 AM IST

Continuous heavy downpours have triggered a series of destructive landslides, mudflows, and road blockages across the Gangtok district, prompting an intensive damage assessment by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin attends morning aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 8:59:31 AM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin attended the morning aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain on Friday, offering prayers at one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Dehradun traders oppose proposed 0.4% MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 18, 2026 8:59:30 AM IST

Traders organisations in Dehradun have opposed the proposed 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, saying the move would impose an additional burden on businesses, and warned of agitation if implemented. ... read..

Rajnath Singh to hand over LCA Tejas FOC trainer, HTT-40 trainer to Indian Air Force

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 8:59:28 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that he will be visiting Kochi and Bengaluru to attend a series of official programmes, including a major ceremony to hand over indigenously developed aircraft and helicopters to the Indian Air Force (IAF ... read..

Himachal: 108 diyas lit at BJP state headquarters to mark PM Modis birthday

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 7:59:41 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a special 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' programme at its state headquarters in Shimla, on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis 76th birthday. ... read..

Gujarat: Tree plantation drive, blood donation organised at Udyog Bhavan on completion of 25 years of PM Modi's public life

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 7:29:09 AM IST

As part of a month-long campaign, a mega tree plantation and blood donation drive was organised at the Udyog Bhavan campus in Gandhinagar, featuring a target to plant 1,000 trees. ... read..

PM Modi's birthday marked with tree plantation, 'Seva Sankalp' activities in Assam; Forest Minister calls for protection of Garbhanga forest

Guwahati (Assam) | September 18, 2026 7:29:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday was marked in Assam on Thursday with tree plantation and other service-orientated activities, with Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah calling for collective efforts to protect the environment and the rich bio ... read..

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