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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..

PM Vishwakarma completes three years with 30 lakh artisans registered under the scheme

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 7:00:03 AM IST

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) celebrated the 3rd Anniversary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium, Kolkata, West Bengal, on Thursday. ... read..

HAL to hand over Tejas Trainers, HTT-40s & Dhruv NG Helicopters to IAF; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 6:59:59 AM IST

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will hand over Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Final Operational Clearance (FOC) Twin Seater Trainers & HTT 40 Basic Trainer Aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Dhruv Next Generation (NG) helicopters to Pawan H ... read..

Gujarat strengthens sickle cell care in tribal communities

Chhota Udepur (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 6:59:54 AM IST

Gujarat is providing free medical treatment and financial assistance to sickle cell patients, particularly in tribal areas, with government health facilities offering screening, medicines and continued care. ... read..

West bengal: Suvendu Adhikari, Mithun Chakraborty among BJP star campaigners for Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 18, 2026 6:29:06 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of party leaders who will campaign for its candidates in the bypolls to the Rejinagar and Nandigram Legislative Assembly constituencies in West Bengal. ... read..

Novel initiatives by Somnath Trust marks 76th Birth Anniversary of Chairman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 6:29:05 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel virtually launched a series of initiatives by the Somnath Trust on Thursday to mark the 76th birth anniversary of Trust Chairman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including eco-friendly, reusable packaging for Somnat ... read..

Delhi Police arrest two in alleged murder of 31-year-old man, financial dispute suspected as motive

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 5:58:41 AM IST

Delhi Police have arrested two accused in connection with the alleged murder of Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, a 31-year-old resident of Sarita Vihar who was reported missing by his family. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel joins Ganeshotsav celebrations in Ghatlodia

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 4:59:37 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in Ganeshotsav celebrations in his Ghatlodia Assembly Constituency. He visited the Ganesh pandal at Tarun Nagar-2 in Memnagar and sought Lord Ganeshas blessings. He also participated in the Aarti. ... read..

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan launched in Vadnagar to Mark 25 years of PM Modis journey from 'Jan Seva to Rashtra Seva'

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 18, 2026 4:59:33 AM IST

To mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and his 25-year journey from Jan Seva to Rashtra Seva, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan was launched in Vadnagar, Mehsana, at the banks of the renowned Sharmishtha Lake in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit ... read..

Chhatron Ki Goonj to suppress rising goonj within Congress to change Rahul Gandhi: BJP chief Nitin Nabin

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 4:29:03 AM IST

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday took a dig at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj', saying it was being organised to suppress the "goonj" within the Congress over demands to "change" him. ... read..

FCRA Amendment Bill: JPC to hold first meeting today, MHA officials to brief panel

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 4:00:03 AM IST

The first meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will be held on Friday, with representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs scheduled to brief the panel on the Bill. ... read..

Delhi HC grants 30-day custody bail to UAPA accused Farhan Ansari Suse for treatment in private hospital

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 4:00:01 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday granted 30-day custody bail to UAPA accused Farhan Ansari Suse to undergo treatment at a private hospital of his choice in Delhi-NCR. ... read..

Delhi HC denies bail to Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case accused Amit Khanna citing gravity, manner of offence

By Dhiraj Beniwal New Delhi | September 18, 2026 3:59:59 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Amit Khanna, an accused in the 2022 Kanjhawala hit-and-drag case, citing the gravity and manner in which the alleged murder was committed. ... read..

ECI bars Trinamool factions from using party name, Flowers & Grass symbol for bypolls

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 2:59:04 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI), in an interim order on Thursday, barred both rival factions led by Arup Roy and Mamata Banerjee from using the name All India Trinamool Congress and the party's reserved Flowers & Grass election symbol. ... read..

Union Health Minister Nadda stresses patient safety, hygiene and quality healthcare on World Patient Safety Day

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 2:59:00 AM IST

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Thursday stressed the importance of patient safety, hygiene and quality healthcare while addressing an event organised at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences (ABVIMS) and Dr Ram Manohar L ... read..

"Today words of India are heard with open ears in international forums": Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 18, 2026 2:58:58 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan on Thursday flagged off a bike yatra from Prime Minister Narendra M ... read..

"BJP puppet": KC Venugopal slams ECI after TMC symbol freeze; BJP MLA claims party "erased" after 2026 loss

New Delhi | September 18, 2026 2:58:48 AM IST

The Election Commission of India's (ECI) interim order barring both rival Trinamool Congress factions from using the party's name and symbol has triggered a sharp political row, with the Congress accusing the poll panel of acting at the BJP's behest and t ... read..

1-vote win row: Madras HC reserves order on TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathis plea to reject DMKs election petition

By Shashwat Singh Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 18, 2026 3:29:09 AM IST

The Madras High Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea filed by TVK MLA R Seenivasa Sethupathi seeking rejection of DMK candidate KR Periyakaruppans election petition challenging his (Seenivasas) victory with a margin of one vote in the Tiruppat ... read..

"PM Modi's 25 years of public service dedicated to India's development": Bihar CM

Patna (Bihar) | September 17, 2026 12:00:10 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday attended a blood donation camp organised by the BJP Yuva Morcha in Patna on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. ... read..

Making CCTV mandatory at every medical store would put an additional financial burden on chemists: AIOCD

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 11:29:55 PM IST

The All India Organisation of Chemists & Druggists (AIOCD) has urged the Government to reconsider the proposal to make CCTV cameras, DVR/NVR systems and related surveillance infrastructure mandatory at every pharmacy and medical shop across the countr ... read..

"You only did politics, we worked to unite society": BJP chief Nabin slams opposition for questioning 'Seva Diwas'

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 11:29:53 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin lit the Aashirwad Ka Diya (Lamp of Blessing) on Thursday at Ram Ghat along the holy, life-liberating River Shipra in Ujjain. ... read..

DJB STP Tender scam case: Court reserves order on bail plea of former Chief Engineer, ACB opposes

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 11:29:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday reserved an order on the bail plea of Satish Chander Vashisht, former Chief Engineer of Delhi Jal Board (DJB). He has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in the DJB STP Tender scam case. ... read..

"Process being carried out in accordance with prescribed rules": Uttarakhand Govt on proposed procurement of 1320 MW of thermal power

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 17, 2026 11:29:41 PM IST

Uttarakhand Principal Secretary (Energy) R Meenakshi Sundaram on Thursday issued a clarification on questions raised by some political parties over the proposed procurement of 1,320 MW of thermal power, saying the process is being carried out in accordanc ... read..

Lakhs of diyas illuminated across Haryana under Aashirwad Ka Diya programme as part of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Chandigarh | September 17, 2026 11:29:37 PM IST

The Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is being organised across the country from September 17 to October 17, 2026, to mark 25 years of public life and service of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, comprising 13 years as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and 12 years as the Pri ... read..

UP: Nutrition packets distributed to TB patients under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at Kashi Vidyapeeth

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 11:00:29 PM IST

On the occasion of the Prime Minister's birthday, as part of the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" being run in the district, nutrition packets were distributed to 76 TB patients at Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth. ... read..

Varanasi records 510 units of voluntary blood donation across 22 centres under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 11:00:25 PM IST

As part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the Medical, Health and Family Welfare Department organised voluntary blood donation camps at 22 centres across Varanasi district, with residents donating a total of 510 units of blood. ... read..

TMC symbol row: Kalyan Banerjee questions rival TMC faction's claims before ECI

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 10:29:50 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Kalyan Banerjee on Thursday questioned the rival faction's claims during the recognition hearing before the Election Commission, asking how they could claim that the party had ceased to exist in 2025 while being recognised as i ... read..

VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital marks PM Modis birthday with patient welfare; Green initiatives

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 10:29:49 PM IST

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital marked the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a special programme focused on patient welfare, nutrition and environmental responsibility. ... read..

NHM Assam sends 76 children with Congenital Heart disease for life-saving treatment to commemorate PM Modis birthday

Guwahati (Assam) | September 17, 2026 10:29:47 PM IST

National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, organised a special flag-off ceremony for 76 children suffering from Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) to commemorate the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

ABVP expresses confidence of winning all four DUSU seats, seeks action over violence

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 10:29:40 PM IST

A day ahead of the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) said its panel is contesting all four DUSU posts, with Yash Dabas contesting for President, Ishu Maurya for Vice President, Riya Chhawdi fo ... read..

Astronomers discover youngest known planet ever: Study

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 17, 2026 10:29:38 PM IST

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of a Jupiter-sized planet that is less than a million years old. Named Elias 2-24 b, it is the youngest known planet, offering scientists a rare opportunity to observe a world in the early stages of its formation. ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: Digital Tirumala's "Nandakam" platform launched by CM Chandrababu Naidu

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 10:29:35 PM IST

Nandakam, a defect and inspection management application for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), was launched by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, on September 16, during the ongoing Brahmotsavam celebrations in Tirumala. ... read..

Odisha: 40,000 tribal students celebrate PM Modis 76th birthday with prayers, deepdan, mega blood donation camp

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 17, 2026 10:29:29 PM IST

In an inspiring display of gratitude and social service, around 40,000 tribal students of the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) came together in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

"PM Modi treated politics as means to serve": Union Minister Vaishnaw

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 10:29:27 PM IST

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model on his birthday, stating that PM Modi has consistently treated politics as an instrument of public service rather than a means to attain power. ... read..

Amit Shah, Gujarat CM participates in Grand Maha Aarti at Jagannath temple on occasion of PM Modi's 76th birthday

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 17, 2026 10:00:01 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Maha Aarti at the renowned Shri Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad and sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath. ... read..

SC directs Tamil Nadu to identify land for Navodaya schools within three months

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:53 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Tamil Nadu government to comply with its December 2025 order to identify land for establishing Navodaya Vidyalayas in the State within three months. ... read..

Ministry of Power launches Special Campaign-6 to institutionalise Swachhata and minimise pendency

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:39 PM IST

Bolstering the Government of India's push to institutionalise cleanliness and curb official pendency, the Ministry of Power and its associated entities, including autonomous bodies and Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs), have been actively driving ... read..

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea to bring back bengal woman allegedly pushed into Bangladesh

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centres response on a plea seeking the return of a West Bengal woman who was allegedly detained in Mumbai and pushed into Bangladesh after her name was deleted from the electoral roll during the Special Intensive ... read..

"Inflation rampant, farmers devastated but focus is on lamp lighting": Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar govt

Patna (Bihar) | September 17, 2026 9:59:35 PM IST

RJD leader and Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday attacked the state government here over the alleged expenditure of Rs 100 crore on lighting lamps on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, questioning the move when lakhs ... read..

Kiren Rijiju offers prayers at Nizamuddin Dargah for PM Modi's long life, good health

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:26 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday visited the Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi along with BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnawaz Hussain and offered prayers for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long life and good health on his 76th birthday. ... read..

Delhi BJPs Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva Hai begins on PM Modis 76th birthday

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:23 PM IST

Marking the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a festival of public service, the Delhi Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party today commenced its month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026 Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva Hai. ... read..

Delhi: Young students from govt schools extend birthday greetings to PM Modi through songs; CM Gupta launches two special songs

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:59:19 PM IST

Under the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan launched on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, two special songs were released by the Delhi Government at the Delhi Secretariat on Thursday. ... read..

Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath attends 'Aashirwaad ka Diya' program at Rashtra Prerna Sthal on PM Modi's birthday

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 9:30:21 PM IST

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the Aashirwaad ka Diya programme at Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Thursday. ... read..

AHPI urges balanced view on medical product pricing; calls for fact-based approach

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:30:19 PM IST

The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) on Thursday said it has taken note of recent reports highlighting differences between the procurement cost and prices charged to patients for certain medical consumables and products in hospitals. ... read..

Uddhav Thackeray targets Maharashtra govt over farmer distress, announces march in Western Vidarbha

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra) | September 17, 2026 9:30:15 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday questioned the Maharashtra government over its handling of the weather and water situation, alleging that timely measures were not taken despite prior knowledge of the conditions, and said he would lead a ... read..

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta pays courtesy visit to Maharashtra Governor

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 17, 2026 9:30:09 PM IST

Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, along with Lady Governor Bindu Gupta and family members, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma, at Lok Bhavan, Mumbai. ... read..

Public Accounts Committee examining serious lapses in passenger amenities by Railways found during audit: KC Venugopal

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:30:07 PM IST

Public Accounts Committee chairperson KC Venugopal on Thursday said that the panel is examining serious lapses by Railways relating to passenger amenities that were found during the audit and noted that a meeting will be called again with Railway Minist ... read..

Delhi court directs FIR against journalist Karishma Aziz over alleged derogatory posts against Hindu saints on X

By Shashwat Singh New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:30:05 PM IST

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the Cyber Police Station, New Delhi, to register an FIR against journalist Karishma Aziz over alleged derogatory posts and videos on social media platform X targeting Hindu religious figures, historical personalities and ... read..

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launches the 6-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:30:01 PM IST

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi launched the six-month Certificate (Bridge) Course in Primary Teacher Education (PTE) in New Delhi on September 16. ... read..

Empowering India, Enabling Lives: 58,000+ Divyangjan & senior citizens benefit from nationwide Samajik Adhikarita camps

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:29:51 PM IST

In a major nationwide initiative towards building an inclusive, accessible and empowered India, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, through ALIMCO, organise ... read..

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis attends 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' program under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Nagpur

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 17, 2026 9:29:40 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday attended the 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' programme under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Nagpur to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, where 500 beneficiaries lit lamps to offer blessings to the Prime Mi ... read..

ECI must make final decision on TMC symbol allotment: West Bengal LoP Ritabrata Banerjee

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 9:29:38 PM IST

West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Thursday said the Election Commission of India must take the final decision on allotment of the Trinamool Congress' name and election symbol, as rival factions have submitted Forms A and B ahead of th ... read..

CM Rekha Gupta participates in 108-Kundiya Yajna at Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham on PM Modis birthday

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:59:58 PM IST

On the birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as part of the ongoing Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday participated in the 108-Kundiya Yajna organised at Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham. ... read..

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches organ donation campaign under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:59:55 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched an organ donation campaign under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, being organised from September 17 to October 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday. ... read..

CBSE launches month-long academic support programme for Class X, XII students in Ladakh govt schools

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:59:53 PM IST

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in collaboration with the Government of the Union Territory of Ladakh, is conducting a month-long in-person academic support programme for students of Classes X and XII studying in Government schools across ... read..

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs aligns with countrywide rollout of Swachhata hi Sewa campaign 2026

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:29:36 PM IST

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA) actively participated in the countrywide launch of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2026, spanning a fortnight from September 17 to October 2. ... read..

Himachal CM interacts with students at GSSS Rail; Discusses cleanliness, education reforms, paper leaks

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 8:29:34 PM IST

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday interacted with students of Government Senior Secondary School, Rail, in the Nadaun area of Hamirpur district. During the interaction, he sought feedback from students on their careers, studies and the cha ... read..

Gujarat: 21 families who hosted the Guv during Gram Kalyan programme felicitated at Lok Bhavan

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 17, 2026 8:29:30 PM IST

The Samajik Samrasta Mahotsav was held at Gujarat Lok Bhavan to mark the birth anniversary of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

SC allows removal of invasive trees from Delhis Central Ridge

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:29:26 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted the Delhi Forest Department to remove invasive tree species from the Central Ridge, subject to strict compliance with the approved Delhi Eco-Restoration Plan 2026-30. The Court said the exercise must be overseen by ... read..

Delhi: Special cleanliness drive held in Anand Vihar on PM Modis 76th birthday

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:29:22 PM IST

A special campaign dedicated to service, cleanliness and public health was organised today in Anand Vihar, Ward-206 on the occasion of the 76th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..

ERO issues clarification over report on missing names from New Delhi electoral roll draft,says non-inclusion not final

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 8:29:15 PM IST

The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of Assembly Constituency-40, New Delhi, on Thursday issued a clarification regarding a media report on names missing from the draft electoral roll under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), saying that non ... read..

Telangana: Case booked against KTR's PRO for allegedly assaulting, obstructing police personnel on duty

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 17, 2026 8:00:48 PM IST

Bollarum Police have registered a case against Mahesh, Public Relations Officer (PRO) to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao, for allegedly obstructing and assaulting police officers performing preventive law and order duties. ... read..

MP first state to offer free registration of rural properties: CM Yadav; launches Swamitva Yojana, around 50 lakh properties covered

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 8:00:46 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Thursday launched the Swamitva Adhikar Abhilekh Nispadan Evam Panjiyan Yojana-2026 in Indore as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan being organised on the occasion of Pri ... read..

Fix all government schools: CJP launches Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 17, 2026 8:00:44 PM IST

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Thursday announced the launch of the Adivasi School Thik Karo campaign in Rajasthan, saying the initiative will cover tribal areas of the state and focus on the condition of schools and hostels ... read..

Omar Abdullah urges Ladakh to seek written assurance on statehood, says J-K restoration still pending

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 17, 2026 8:00:42 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday urged his counterparts in Ladakh to seek written assurances from the Centre on their demands, citing the pending restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir despite earlier verbal commitments. ... read..

Tripura: BJPs Biplab Kumar Deb donates blood as part of Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Agartala (Tripura) | September 17, 2026 8:00:40 PM IST

A mega blood donation camp was organised at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala on Thursday as part of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan being observed on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday. ... read..

Spurious, smuggled foreign liquor seized: Excise SIT launches probe following Anto Augustine's arrest in Wayanad

Wayanad (Keralam) | September 17, 2026 7:30:15 PM IST

Following the high-profile arrest of Reporter TV Managing Director and Managing Editor, Anto Augustine, in Wayanad, the Excise Department has launched a comprehensive investigation into a major Abkari case involving contraband, spurious liquor, and milita ... read..

Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan hails PM Modi on his birthday, says developed India taking shape under his leadership

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 17, 2026 7:29:57 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, saying the entire nation is filled with joy and happiness and asserting that a developed and self-reliant India is taking shape under his leadershi ... read..

"Turning patients into prey": Mallikarjun Kharge slams Centre on World Patient Safety Day

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 7:00:01 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over alleged excessive markups on medical consumables charged by hospitals, claiming that patients were being burdened with high treatment costs. ... read..

"India preparing to be a reliable hub": PM Modi pushes semiconductor ambitions as global supply chains get weaponised

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 6:59:50 PM IST

Speaking at the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday positioned India as a crucial, reliable manufacturing alternative to offset growing global supply chain vulnera ... read..

PM Modi thanks President Murmu for birthday wishes, says her guidance strengthens public service efforts

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 6:59:47 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday thanked President Droupadi Murmu for her birthday wishes, saying that her guidance and inspiration are invaluable in the journey of nation-building. ... read..

Youth Congress observes PM Modi's Birthday as 'World Unemployment Day' in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 17, 2026 6:59:54 PM IST

The Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress on Thursday observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday as 'World Unemployment Day', accusing him of failing to fulfil his promise of creating two crore jobs every year. ... read..

"Great injustice to every section of society": DK Shivakumar opposes UPI MDR charges, seeks withdrawal

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | September 17, 2026 6:59:43 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday opposed the revised Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for select Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, calling it a "great injustice" to every section of society and urging the Centre to wit ... read..

Democracy cannot be converted into a criminal society: Delhi HC warns over DUSU violence, may halt vote counting

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 6:59:35 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday warned that it may stop the counting of votes and declaration of Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) election results if the authorities fail to take effective action against alleged violence, hooliganism and other vi ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay pays tribute to Periyar on his 147th birth anniversary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 17, 2026 6:30:08 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid floral tributes on the 147th birth anniversary of social reformer Thanthai Periyar EV Ramasamy in Chennai. ... read..

Congress should decide if it opposes UPI or seeks another political slogan against PM Modi: BJPs Karunasagar on UPI MDR row

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 17, 2026 6:30:01 PM IST

BJP leader Karunasagar on Thursday hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party over the revised Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework, questioning whether the Congress was opposing UPI or seeking "another politi ... read..

"Every home will be illuminated with earthen lamps": Assam CM on PM Modi's birthday

Guwahati (Assam) | September 17, 2026 6:01:33 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said prayers were offered for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's well-being on his birthday and announced a month-long program to mark his 25 years of public service. ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participates in Shramdaan at Vadnagar Bus Port

Vadnagar (Gujarat) | September 17, 2026 6:01:25 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday participated in a Shramdaan cleanliness drive at the Vadnagar Bus Port, the birthplace of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. ... read..

PM Modi's birthday: L Murugan, V Muraleedharan highlight his 25 years of 'Jan Seva'

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 17, 2026 6:01:10 PM IST

Union Minister L Murugan and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his 25 years of public service and his vision of a developed India. ... read..

FIR registered against pony handler operating without valid ID card on Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra Track

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 17, 2026 6:01:08 PM IST

Reasi Police has registered an FIR against a pony handler for allegedly operating without a valid ID or registration card on the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Yatra Track, police said. ... read..

8 UDP MLAs set to join BJP in Meghalaya after meeting Amit Shah: MLA Kyrmen Shylla

Shillong (Meghalaya) | September 17, 2026 6:01:01 PM IST

In a major political development ahead of the 2028 Meghalaya Assembly elections, eight legislators from the United Democratic Party (UDP) are set to join the BJP after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and receiving assurances on several key demands, ... read..

Karnataka: Bhatkal Ganesh procession stone-pelting triggers tension, two FIRs registered

Bhatkal (Karnataka) | September 17, 2026 6:00:57 PM IST

Tension prevailed in Karnataka's Bhatkal after alleged stone-pelting incidents were reported during a Ganesh immersion procession on Wednesday night, with police registering two FIRs based on complaints from both sides. ... read..

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