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"Security a core priority of governance": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauds decline in LWE
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 11:29:21 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that India has taken decisive and uncompromising action against terrorism and Left-Wing Extremism, with the armed forces entering terrorist bastions to eliminate threats, while expressing anguish over po ... read..


Pune: 48-year-old man killed by speeding car during morning walk in Pashan area; driver absconded
Pune (Maharashtra) | September 12, 2026 11:29:19 PM IST
A 48-year-old man died after being hit by a speeding four-wheeler during his morning walk in the Pashan area of Pune on Saturday morning. ... read..


Zero-leak key objective as Maharashtra task force plans tech-driven security for recruitment exams
Pune (Maharashtra) | September 12, 2026 10:59:56 PM IST
Preventing question paper leaks and achieving a zero leak examination process will be a key objective of the Maharashtra governments high-level Recruitment Examination Task Force, which is exploring technology-driven measures to secure question papers ... read..


Hyderabad Traffic Police issue advisory ahead of 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 12, 2026 10:59:48 PM IST
Hyderabad Traffic Police on Friday urged devotees to use public transport and visit the iconic Bada Ganesh idol during early morning hours to avoid the rush during the 11-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. ... read..


Assam floods man-made disaster patronized by illegal mining syndicates: Congress
Guwahati (Assam) | September 12, 2026 10:59:43 PM IST
The Congress on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led governments at the Centre and in Assam, alleging widespread institutional misuse ahead of the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election and describing the recent floods i ... read..


"Consensus acceptance by everyone": Salman Khurshid welcomes comprehensive BRICS New Delhi Declaration
By Mohd Suaib Khan

New Delhi | September 12, 2026 10:59:41 PM IST
Former External Affairs Minister and Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday commended BRICS member states for achieving consensus despite navigating complex global conflicts and contentious political issues, in the newly released New Delhi Declaratio ... read..


Chennai police arrest person for using CM Vijay's AI-generated images, video to induce public, court grants 2-day transit remand
By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | September 12, 2026 10:29:44 PM IST
Delhi's Tis Hazari Court granted 2-day transit remand of a person to the Chennai Police, who has been arrested for allegedly using and circulating Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Thalapathi AI-generated videos and images through a social media handle to induce the pu ... read..


"Harish Rawat was aware of activities happening in his inner circle": BJP MP Sehrawat on former CM's exit from Congress after ED raids on his aide
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 10:29:36 PM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Saturday said former Chief Minister Harish Rawat was well aware of the activities happening in the inner circle as the Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at his personal assistant's house. ... read..


"Bringing ED to escape electoral defeat in Uttarakhand": Kumari Selja slams BJP after raids at Harish Rawat's aide
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 12, 2026 10:29:34 PM IST
Congress leader and AICC Uttarakhand in-charge Kumari Selja on Saturday accused the BJP of using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to divert attention from issues concerning Uttarakhand and evade an impending electoral defeat. ... read..


RSS' Indresh Kumar urges China to follow Buddhas path, avoid expansionist policy
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 9:59:08 PM IST
RSS leader Indresh Kumar on Saturday urged China to shun its expansionist policy and follow the path of Buddha, saying humanity and mutual respect among religions should guide relations between nations. ... read..


Delhi GST department seizes goods worth Rs 5 crore at Nizamuddin Station
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 9:59:02 PM IST
The Delhi governments GST department, in coordination with railway officials, has seized around 50 tonnes of goods worth nearly Rs 5 crore at Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station. ... read..


3rd National Lok Adalat settles over 2.10 crore cases, resolves disputes worth Rs 13,589 crore
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 9:29:29 PM IST
The third National Lok Adalat of 2026, organised by the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) on Saturday, settled over 2.10 crore cases across the country, with disputes involving a cumulative value of Rs 13,589.28 crore being resolved through amicab ... read..


BRICS transformed from 'talk shop' to 'workshop' under PM Modi's leadership: MJ Akbar on New Delhi Declaration
Panaji (Goa) | September 12, 2026 9:29:27 PM IST
Former Minister of State for External Affairs MJ Akbar has lauded the Delhi Declaration adopted at the BRICS Summit, describing it as a powerful affirmation of principles being put into practice and highlighting how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transf ... read..


Delhi: MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat inaugurates Dengue Day Awareness Campaign in Keshopur
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 9:29:23 PM IST
West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat on Saturday inaugurated the Dengue Day Awareness Campaign organised by the Public Health Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) in Ward-103, Keshopur, under the MCDs West Zone. ... read..


Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary reviews preparation for Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Patna (Bihar) | September 12, 2026 9:29:22 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary chaired a high-level review meeting on Saturday at 'Samvad' in the Chief Minister Secretariat to oversee preparations for the upcoming 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' and 'Seva Sankalp Evam Kayakalp Abhiyan'. ... read..


Chandrababu Naidu turned collectors conference into platform to vent frustration: YSRCP
Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 9:29:10 PM IST
YSRCP SC Cell president and former MLA TJR Sudhakar Babu alleged that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu used the Collectors and SPs Conference to vent his frustration instead of addressing public problems. ... read..


From the City of the Secretariat to a Vibrant City: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel dedicates Rs 1,848 crore development works in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 9:00:06 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development works worth Rs 1,848 crore in Gandhinagar, including projects worth Rs 798 crore under the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation and Rs 1,050 crore und ... read..


Over 2.5 lakh new voter applications received in Delhi as CEO publishes Draft Electoral Roll
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 9:00:04 PM IST
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, has received over 2.56 lakh applications for new voter registrations across the national capital as part of the ongoing electoral roll revision process. ... read..


77 Kailash pilgrims, 3 volunteers missing in Nepal floods: Isha Foundation
General News | September 12, 2026 8:59:59 PM IST
Seventy-seven participants of the Kailash Manasarovar Sojourn and three volunteers remain unaccounted for following the flash floods that struck the Nepal-Tibet border, with identification work at the site still ongoing, the Isha Foundation said in a rele ... read..


National conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainability concludes at Gujarat University in presence of CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 8:59:53 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the valedictory ceremony of the National Conference on Coastal Ecology, Security and Sustainability was held at Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. ... read..


MCD mega crackdown: 33 illegal structures demolished across 12 zones, 5 properties sealed
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 8:59:50 PM IST
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Saturday carried out 33 demolition actions across all 12 zones, targeting dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws. ... read..


"Meetings ongoing, shortlist to be sent to AICC": Congress's Bhupesh Baghel on Assam by-poll candidate selection
Guwahati (Assam) | September 12, 2026 8:59:48 PM IST
All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Assam In-charge Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday said that candidate shortlisting for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election and local body polls in Assam is currently underway, adding that the state ... read..


"50% of IAF consists of Sukhois": Retd Brig Mahajan highlights strategic edge of Russia's engine upgrade offer
Pune (Maharashtra) | September 12, 2026 8:29:37 PM IST
Russia's proposal to supply advanced engines to modernise the Indian Air Forces (IAF) Su-30MKI fleet will significantly boost the fighter jet's thrust, high-altitude endurance, and combat range, offering India a decisive operational advantage over regio ... read..


"Demanding justice": Sachin Pilot announces Sept 15 march to AAP Ministers residence over Gulzar Singh's suicide
Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 12, 2026 8:29:35 PM IST
Elevating the political pressure on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, Congress General Secretary Sachin Pilot announced on Saturday that he, alongside senior state party leadership, will march to the official residence of Punjab Cabinet Mini ... read..


7,000 bighas land allotment to UIIDB is imaginary: Uttarakhand Principal Secy Meenakshi Sundaram
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 12, 2026 7:59:28 PM IST
Uttarakhand Principal Secretary (Planning) R Meenakshi Sundaram on Saturday rejected allegations that 7,000 bighas of government land had been sold or allotted to the Uttarakhand Infrastructure Investment Development Board (UIIDB), calling the claim "an i ... read..


Will work to take party programs, schemes to people: Neeraj Singh ahead of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 7:59:23 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh BJP Vice President Neeraj Singh on Saturday said the party will launch the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' from September 17 to October 17 to ensure that government programmes and welfare schemes reach people at the grassroots level. ... read..


Rajasthan civic polls: Repoll ordered at Sanganer booth in Jaipur after 110 deleted voters cast ballots
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 12, 2026 7:59:20 PM IST
The State Election Commission, Rajasthan, on Saturday ordered fresh polling at a booth in Tilawala, Sanganer, after an incident was reported during polling on September 11 in which 110 voters whose names were included in the deletion list cast their votes ... read..


Himachal Pradesh: Light rain, greenery and pleasant weather draw tourists to Shimla
General News | September 12, 2026 7:59:16 PM IST
The Pleasant weather, intermittent drizzle, lush greenery and a surge in visitors have added to the charm of the hill resort Shimla, with tourists arriving from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh describing the hill station as an ideal destination during the S ... read..


"Symbol remains wherever Mamata is": TMC MP Sougata Roy
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2026 7:59:15 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over the Trinamool Congress' name and electoral symbol, TMC MP Sougata Roy asserted that the party's symbol remains with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ... read..


Gujarat CM performs darshan of Lord Mahavirs Aangi Shringar at Devkinandan Derasar in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 7:59:13 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday sought the blessings of Lord Mahavir at the Devkinandan Jain Shwetambar Derasar in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, on the occasion of Mahavir Janma Vanchan. ... read..


"Tu jahan jahan chale ga, mera saaya saath hoga": Jairam Ramesh highlights how Jawaharlal Nehrus Bandung spirit continues to shape modern diplomacy
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 7:59:27 PM IST
Decades after Jawaharlal Nehru helped lay the groundwork for post-colonial international relations in Indonesia, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday invoked the iconic Bollywood melody to highlight how the former Prime Minister's diplomatic legacy ... read..


Every brick and rupee earned through drug trade belongs to people of Himachal: CM Sukhu
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 7:59:08 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that those who have amassed crores of rupees in illegal wealth through the drug trade will now have to account for their ill-gotten assets. He said that luxurious houses, hotels, shops ... read..


"Food habits are personal decisions; every individual has freedom: BJPs Ram Kadam on non-veg row
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 12, 2026 7:29:34 PM IST
Amid the ongoing debate over the non-vegetarian food row, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ram Kadam on Saturday said that food habits are a matter of personal choice and should be left to an individual's faith, while emphasising the need to respect re ... read..


Bihar: Two drug traffickers sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment in opium seizure case
Patna (Bihar) | September 12, 2026 7:29:23 PM IST
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Patna Zonal Unit, has secured the conviction of two persons involved in a drug trafficking network in connection with the seizure of 5.250 kg of opium in Bihar, an official statement said. ... read..


Assam Governor attends National Security Awareness programme and NCC Alumni Meet at Tezpur University
Sonitpur (Assam) | September 12, 2026 6:59:57 PM IST
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Saturday attended the National Security Awareness Programme and NCC Alumni Meet, organised by the NCC Directorate, North Eastern Region, at the KBR Auditorium, Tezpur University and called upon the youth to imbibe ... read..


Dialogue essential with China to handle Himalayan emergencies: Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:59:49 PM IST
Highlighting the acute climate vulnerabilities confronting the Himalayan region, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday advocated for a broader regional dialogue including engagement wi ... read..


CBI arrests mobile operator distributor in Bihar over illegal SIM cards linked to cyber fraud
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 6:59:47 PM IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday arrested an area distributor of a Mobile operator in Bihar's Vaishali district for allegedly issuing a large number of SIM cards fraudulently and facilitating their use in an illegal SIM Box operation ... read..


UP: Varanasi to organise massive blood donation camps on September 17 under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:59:36 PM IST
Massive blood donation camps will be organised in the Varanasi district on the first day of the campaign 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on September 17. ... read..


Delhi to get new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Sheikh Sarai at Rs 151.81 crore
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 6:59:34 PM IST
Delhi is set to get a new Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL) at Sheikh Sarai, with the state government approving a budget of Rs 151.81 crore for the project. ... read..


BRICS Summit will open new avenues of progress for India, says UP Deputy CM Pathak
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:59:27 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday said the BRICS Summit being held in New Delhi is highly significant for India and will open new avenues for the country's progress. ... read..


Great pride for India: Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh on India holding BRICS presidency
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:30:00 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said it was a matter of "great pride" for India that the country is holding the BRICS presidency amid the current global climate, stressing the need to further strengthen the grouping and India's re ... read..


BRICS Declaration calls for stronger nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation efforts
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 6:29:55 PM IST
BRICS countries on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, expressing concern over the growing risks of nuclear conflict and calling for stronger efforts on disarmament, arms control and nuclear non-proliferation to promote global stability and i ... read..


Ahmedabad: Crime Branch intercepts inter-state drug racket, Mephedrone worth Rs 4.5 crore seized; 3 arrested
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 6:29:50 PM IST
The Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch (DCB) successfully intercepted an inter-state drug smuggling operation at Hanspura Crossroads in Naroda, seizing 939.81 grams of Mephedrone worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore. ... read..


UP ATS arrests 19-year-old Azamgarh youth over alleged AQIS links
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:29:46 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Saturday arrested a 19-year-old youth from Azamgarh for his alleged association with the ideology of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), an official said. ... read..


BJP to launch month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across Kashi highlighting PM Modi's 25 years in public life
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:29:41 PM IST
To celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public life, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to roll out an extensive, month-long mass outreach campaign titled the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" across the entire Kashi region. ... read..


"Opposition obsessed with opposing govt": UP Deputy CM Maurya amid BRICS Summit
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 6:00:15 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said there should be no distinction between the ruling party and the opposition when foreign delegations visit India, as several world leaders are in the national capital for the ongoing ... read..


New Delhi Declaration: BRICS backs stronger cooperation to ensure fair, resilient energy markets
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 6:00:09 PM IST
BRICS nations have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation in the field of competition law and policy, with a focus on fostering fair, competitive and resilient market environments across sectors, including critical and emerging areas. ... read..


BRICS leaders pose for family photo after adoption of New Delhi Declaration 2026, join tree plantation
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 6:00:07 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BRICS leaders posed for a family photo on Saturday following the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration 2026 at the 18th BRICS Summit being held in the national capital. ... read..


"How did Indonesian orangutans reach Odisha?": BJD MLA seeks probe by central agencies
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 12, 2026 6:00:01 PM IST
Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Goutam Buddha Das on Saturday expressed concern over the recent rescue of five young orangutans in the state and demanded a joint probe by central agencies, claiming that the incident raises serious questions regarding internatio ... read..


New Delhi Declaration reaffirms BRICS unwavering commitment to two-state solution, calls for stronger institutional support to Palestine
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:59:59 PM IST
The New Delhi Declaration, adopted by consensus in the national capital, reaffirmed BRICS support for a lasting two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while urging deeper international institutional support for Palestine and reaffirming ... read..


OPU-IVF technology brings breakthrough in conservation of Uttarakhands indigenous Badri cattle
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:59:51 PM IST
In a significant achievement for the conservation, multiplication and genetic improvement of indigenous cattle breeds, a healthy Badri female calf has been successfully born through Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilization (OPU-IVF) technology at the Acade ... read..


BRICS New Delhi Declaration condemns unilateral sanctions, opposes trade protectionism under environmental guise
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:59:47 PM IST
The BRICS countries on Saturday called for an immediate end to unilateral economic sanctions and expressed grave concern over rising protectionist policies, warning that arbitrary tariff hikes and green-labelled trade barriers are disrupting global supply ... read..


"100% optimistic about symbol fight": Rebel TMC leader Ritabrata Banerjee
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:59:44 PM IST
The rebel faction of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee, on Saturday said he was "100 per cent optimistic" about the faction's prospects in the ongoing election symbol dispute. ... read..


"Rattled BJP looking for excuses": Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat slams ED raids on ex-OSD Chandan Singh Jeena
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:29:58 PM IST
Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) searches at the premises of his former Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Chandan Singh Jee ... read..


"Delivering dialogues in cinema": DMK's K N Nehru attacks CM Vijay over Assembly remarks
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | September 12, 2026 5:29:54 PM IST
The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) staged widespread protests against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay following remarks made by the Chief Minister against DMK chief MK Stalin inside the state Assembly. The opposition party slammed the ruling dispe ... read..


"Centre discriminating against Bihar, state treasury empty": Tejashwi Yadav seeks special package for flood victims
Patna (Bihar) | September 12, 2026 5:29:48 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday demanded a special financial package from the Union government for flood-affected families in the state, alleging that the Centre is "discriminatin ... read..


RVNL achieves 41st tunnel breakthrough in Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:29:43 PM IST
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has achieved a major milestone in the Rishikesh-Karnprayag New Broad Gauge Rail Line Project with the final breakthrough of Escape Tunnel 1, marking the 41st tunnel breakthrough of the project. ... read..


BRICS Declaration backs Indias UNSC aspirations, condemns J-K terror attack; voices concern over unilateral tariffs
By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi | September 12, 2026 5:29:39 PM IST
The BRICS countries on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing the aspirations of India and Brazil to play a greater role in the United Nations, including its Security Council, while strongly condemning the April 2025 terror attack in Jam ... read..


"Ideas of Congress were born here": Randeep Surjewala invokes Gujarat's legacy of truth, courage
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 5:29:22 PM IST
Congress leader and Gujarat state Congress in-charge Randeep Surjewala on Saturday said that the party's social, economic and political ideas had been shaped by Gujarat, noting that the ideology of the Congress was born on this very land. ... read..


Uttarakhand: Yashpal Arya, Ganesh Godiyal question timing of ED raid on former CM Harish Rawats aide
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 12, 2026 4:59:53 PM IST
Leader of Opposition in the Uttarakhand Assembly Yashpal Arya and state Congress president Ganesh Godiyal have questioned the timing of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at the premises of Chandan Singh Jeena, who served as Officer on Special Duty (OS ... read..


Heavy to very heavy rainfall alert issued for North Coastal Andhra as low-pressure system advances
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 4:59:52 PM IST
The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) on Saturday issued a heavy rainfall alert for isolated pockets across the state over the next 48 hours, with north coastal districts set to bear the brunt of an advancing weather system. ... read..


Tripura CM encourages blood donors at Ramakrishna Mission Camp
Agartala (Tripura) | September 12, 2026 4:59:48 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday attended a voluntary blood donation camp organised by the Ramakrishna Mission at Dhaleswar in Agartala and encouraged blood donors for their selfless contribution. ... read..


Union Minister JP Nadda inaugurates critical care blocks and Integrated Public Health laboratories in Andhra Pradesh
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 4:59:46 PM IST
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Saturday inaugurated 10 Critical Care Blocks (CCBs) and 12 Integrated Public Health Laboratories (IPHLs) in Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrab ... read..


"BJP steals mandates": Jaipur Congress chief Sunil Sharma claims victory, predicts 'moral defeat' for BJP
Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 12, 2026 4:59:39 PM IST
Jaipur Congress President Sunil Sharma on Saturday asserted that the party is poised to secure an absolute majority, while launching a scathing critique of the ruling BJP's governance and electoral tactics ahead of local civic body formations. ... read..


Former Ladakh MP Chhewang warns Sonam Wangchuk of renewing agitation over safeguards, says MHA talks positive
Leh (Ladakh) | September 12, 2026 4:29:45 PM IST
Former MP and senior Ladakh leader Thupstan Chhewang has said that the recent meeting between the Apex Body Leh, Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was fruitful and witnessed positive discussions on several key ... read..


NIA conducts searches at 10 locations in J-K in LeT-linked cross-border terror conspiracy case
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 4:29:37 PM IST
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a cross-border terror conspiracy involving Pakistan-based handlers of the proscribed terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT ... read..


Shimla Circular Road widening project to entail some displacement; compensation assured: Minister Vikramaditya Singh
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 4:29:33 PM IST
The proposed widening of Shimla's Circular Road will lead to the displacement of people and structures at some locations where land is required for expansion, Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said on Saturday, adding th ... read..


Not all hijabs are unacceptable to BJP: Pawan Khera slams Centre over covering slums for BRICS Summit
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 4:29:28 PM IST
Congress MP Pawan Khera on Saturday slammedthe BJP-led Central Government over the installation of large curtains and temporary barricades to screen off slum clusters and low-income neighbourhoods along key transit routes in the national capital ahead of ... read..


Himachal Monsoon losses cross Rs 1661 cr; 296 lives lost in 74 days, PWD bears over Rs 1231 cr damage
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 4:29:25 PM IST
The Himachal Pradesh Government has suffered cumulative losses of Rs 1,661.97 crore during the 2026 monsoon season, with the Public Works Department (PWD) accounting for Rs 1,23,159.32 lakh (Rs 1,231.59 crore) in damages, according to the latest State Eme ... read..


Assam Rifles apprehends 3 USRA cadres in Manipur's Churachandpur
Imphal (Manipur) | September 12, 2026 4:00:09 PM IST
In a major counter-insurgency operation, Assam Rifles apprehended three cadres of the United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA) in the general area of Munpi Village in Manipur's Churachandpur district between September 10 and September 11. ... read..


Telangana bans artificial, non-dairy analogue paneer for one year
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 12, 2026 3:29:54 PM IST
The Telangana government on Saturday enforced a strict one-year statewide ban on the production, distribution, and sale of artificial and non-dairy analogue paneer for one year to safeguard public health. ... read..


Lok Adalat in itself is a concept and spirit under which efforts are made to provide maximum relief..: JK CJ Pushpendra Singh Bhati
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 12, 2026 3:29:52 PM IST
Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh Pushpendra Singh Bhati on Saturday said Lok Adalats provide a mechanism to offer maximum relief to common citizens through amicable settlement and dialogue within the framework of law. ... read..


"Priority is to ensure no inconvenience": Maharashtra Minister after Namo Express to Konkan flag-off ahead of Ganesh Utsav
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 12, 2026 3:29:50 PM IST
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Saturday said the priority of the state government is to ensure that people travelling to their villages for Ganesh Chaturthi do not face any inconvenience, as the Namo Express to Konkan-Sawantwadi was ... read..


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel travels as a passenger to mark the inauguration of Electric buses
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 3:29:35 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel adopted a unique approach to inaugurate 30 new e-buses under the PM-eBus Sewa and presented development projects worth Rs. 1,848 crore to the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation on Saturday. ... read..


Delhi: CPI(M) leaders pay floral tribute to Sitaram Yechury on death anniversary
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 3:29:32 PM IST
CPI(M) leaders on Saturday paid floral tribute to former party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on his second death anniversary, with current party general secretary MA Baby remembering him as a defender of Indias syncretic culture, constitutional value ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out in stationary train coach at Shikohabad railway station
Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 3:29:28 PM IST
A fire broke out in a stationary train coach at Shikohabad railway station on Saturday, with the affected coach engulfed in flames and thick smoke rising from the premises. ... read..


World is adrift: Manish Tewari says BRICS process must be energised for new world order
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 3:00:21 PM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said the process of engagement through platforms such as BRICS, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Quad and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was more important than focusing solely on the outcomes ... read..


Colombo Security Conclave Table Top Exercise concludes at Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 3:00:17 PM IST
The three-day Table Top Exercise (TTX) conducted under the aegis of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) successfully culminated on Friday at Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam. ... read..


Himanta should worry about flood relief not Chhattisgarh 2028 polls: Bhupesh Baghel hits back at Assam CM
Guwahati (Assam) | September 12, 2026 3:00:15 PM IST
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress General Secretary in-charge of Assam Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday hit back at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks against him, saying the state government should focus on providing relief to flo ... read..


Ladakh Lt Governor directs settlement of rights, claims of local community in protected areas, within two months
Leh (Ladakh) | September 12, 2026 3:00:09 PM IST
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has ordered the complete settlement of rights and claims for local communities across three major protected zones, within two months, which include Hemis National Park, Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, and Karak ... read..


Delhi HC permanently restrains several Facebook pages, YouTube channels from misusing Rajat Sharmas persona
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 3:00:08 PM IST
The Delhi High Court has passed a decree of permanent injunction against several Facebook pages and YouTube channels for infringing the personality and publicity rights of India TV Chairman Rajat Sharma and the intellectual property rights of India TV. ... read..


West Garo Hills get major development push as Meghalaya strengthens connectivity, tourism and local opportunities in Tikrikilla
West Garo Hills (Meghalaya) | September 12, 2026 3:00:06 PM IST
Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening connectivity and expanding development opportunities across the region, the Meghalaya Government on Friday unveiled a series of key projects in Tikrikilla, with Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma inaugurating major ... read..


Congress leader PC Sharma ends 31-hour hunger strike over Bhopal Master Plan; warns of larger agitation if govt fails to implement in 3-months
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 3:00:00 PM IST
Senior Congress leader PC Sharma on Saturday ended his 31-hour hunger strike over the long-pending Bhopal Master Plan, with state Congress president Jitu Patwari joining the protest helping him break the fast. ... read..


"Gangsters are operating openly across Punjab": Congress MP Randhawa targets AAP over law and order
Mohali (Punjab) | September 12, 2026 2:59:57 PM IST
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa on Saturday targeted the AAP government over the law and order situation in Punjab, alleging that "gangsters" are operating openly across the state. ... read..


Fish offering at Kalighat part of Bengals centuries-old tradition: Congress leader Rakesh Sinha
Ranchi (Jharkhand) | September 12, 2026 2:59:53 PM IST
Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Saturday defended the offering of fish to the deity at Kalighat Temple, saying the practice is part of Bengals centuries-old tradition and reflects the diversity of customs followed across different parts of the country. ... read..


BJP leader Keya Ghosh defends CM's fish 'bhog' at Kalighat Temple, labels Congress "anti-Hindu"
Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 12, 2026 2:30:14 PM IST
Amid a row triggered by Bageshwar Baba Dhirendra Shastri's remarks on non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja, BJP leader Keya Ghosh on Saturday defended West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's partaking in the traditional bhog of pulao and fish to Go ... read..


Uttar Pradesh govt distributes free Toria seed minikits to farmers in Varanasi to boost oilseed output
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 2:30:12 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government distributed free Toria/Lahi oilseed minikits to farmers at the Government Seed Store inside the Chandpur, Kashi Vidyapeeth campus, to expand oilseed cultivation and boost farmers' income. ... read..


"Name of our candidate will definitely be announced," says Congress MLA ahead of Nagaon Bypoll
Guwahati (Assam) | September 12, 2026 2:30:10 PM IST
Setting the stage for the upcoming Nagaon bypoll, Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar on Saturday announced that the party is adopting a structured, phased approach and will reveal its official candidate within the next couple of days. ... read..


OPU-IVF Calf Born in Badri Cattle: Milestone for conservation and genetic improvement of Uttarakhands indigenous breed
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 2:30:05 PM IST
In a significant achievement for the conservation, multiplication and genetic improvement of indigenous cattle breeds, a healthy Badri female calf has been successfully born through Ovum Pick-Up and In Vitro Fertilisation (OPU-IVF) technology at the Acade ... read..


Assam Rifles seizes 6.991 kg of meth tablets worth Rs 5.59 Crore in Mizoram, 2 arrested
Aizawl (Mizoram) | September 12, 2026 2:30:04 PM IST
In a major crackdown against drug smuggling, Assam Rifles recovered 6.991 kg of methamphetamine tablets valued during a targeted anti-narcotics operation in Mizoram on Saturday. ... read..


21 rescued after two merchant vessels collide off Gujarat coast
Kandla (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 2:30:02 PM IST
The Indian Coast Guard evacuated 21 of the 24 crew members aboard merchant vessel MV KMAX EMPEROR after it collided with MV TRUE MARINER off OTB Kandla in Gujarat, Defence PRO Chennai said on Saturday. ... read..


"Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will prove boon for UP, will make it success": Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Maurya
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 2:30:00 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Saturday said the nationwide launch of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' would prove to be a boon for Uttar Pradesh, asserting that the programme would be taken to the people and made a success. ... read..


BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt asks Congress not to politicise ED raids on Harish Rawats aide
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 12, 2026 2:29:53 PM IST
BJP Uttarakhand state president Mahendra Bhatt has asked Congress leaders not to politicise the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the premises of Chandan Singh Jeena, personal assistant to former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and Congress leader Harish R ... read..


Akali Dal Waris Punjab De MLA demands strict action in Dalit labourer suicide, activist custodial torture
Chandigarh | September 12, 2026 2:29:50 PM IST
Akali Dal Waris Punjab De MLA Manpreet Singh on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, demanding strict action over the alleged custodial torture of anti-drug activist Mohanjit Singh and the suicide of Dalit la ... read..


"Totally, Rs 15,000 crore has to be given to students": Telangana BJP chief on fee reimbursement dues
Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 12, 2026 2:29:48 PM IST
Telangana BJP president Ramchander Rao on Saturday demanded that the state government immediately clear the pending fee reimbursement dues of students, claiming that the outstanding amount has now reached around Rs 15,000 crore. ... read..


Andhra Pradesh: Major tragedy averted as bus catches fire after passengers alight in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 2:29:46 PM IST
A major disaster was averted in Visakhapatnam on Saturday when a bus caught fire shortly after all passengers safely disembarked at the Dwaraka Bus Station. ... read..


That is the popularity of Amaravati: CM Chandrababu Naidu cites Ladakh reel to highlight global reach
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) | September 12, 2026 2:29:44 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday highlighted the growing recognition of Amaravati, saying its popularity could make it a globally recognised destination in the future. ... read..


Prince Rahim Aga Khan V meets Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 12, 2026 2:29:43 PM IST
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), paid a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Saturday. ... read..


Imperative to settle border dispute: Manish Tewari on India-China ties amid Xi Jinping visit for BRICS Summit
New Delhi | September 12, 2026 2:00:05 PM IST
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Saturday said India and China need to make a concerted and pragmatic efforts to resolve their territorial dispute along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), stressing that settling the border issue is imperative for the two count ... read..


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