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MP: Security tighten in Indore ahead of consecutive VIP movements

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 3:00:06 AM IST

Indore district administration and police have stepped up security arrangements ahead of a series of VIP movements scheduled over the next three days, including visits by BJP national president Nitin Nabin, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Chief Minister Mohan Ya ... read..

Oppositions restlessness stems from countrys progress:BJP chief Nitin Nabin hits back at Rahul Gandhi over UPI MDR criticism

Pune (Maharashtra) | September 17, 2026 3:00:00 AM IST

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Centre's Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions, saying the oppositions "restlessness stems from the country's progress". ... read..

"Moment of immense pride for nation, Karnataka": Mallikarjun Kharge on Anant Nag to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke award

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 2:59:59 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated veteran actor Anant Nag, who has been named the recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema. ... read..

"BJP will launch Dandayatra against lands allegedly grabbed by BRS leaders": Union Minister Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 17, 2026 2:59:57 AM IST

BJP will launch a Dandayatra against lands allegedly grabbed by BRS leaders and demand that they be taken back and distributed to the poor, said Union Minister Bandi Sanjay on Wednesday. ... read..

Delhi MCD seals 11 properties, passes 12 demolition orders during intensive enforcement exercise

New Delhi | September 17, 2026 2:59:54 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its city-wide enforcement drive against dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) and building bye-laws. ... read..

Undeclared emergency in Andhra: YSRCP accuses Naidu govt of suppressing criticism, monitoring youth

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 17, 2026 2:59:45 AM IST

YSRCP spokesperson Konda Rajiv Gandhi has alleged that an undeclared emergency was prevailing in Andhra Pradesh, accusing the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition government of using the police machinery to suppress criticism, monitor youth and curb social m ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy orders inquiry into 388 acres of govt land linked to BRS leader KCR's farmhouse

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 17, 2026 2:59:42 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday called for an inquiry into 388 acres of government land reportedly linked to the state's former CM and BRS President K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR). ... read..

Assam rifles deal major blow to narcotics network in Assam and Tripura

Agartala (Tripura) | September 16, 2026 12:00:03 AM IST

In a major breakthrough against organised narcotics trafficking in Assam and Tripura, Assam Rifles, in close coordination with law enforcement agencies, dealt a severe blow to an organised drug trafficking network in the Northeast. ... read..

ECI invites Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation again over representations concerning TMC

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:59:53 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to meet a five-member delegation led by West Bengal Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee on Thursday again amid a dispute over the party's name, election symbol and funds between the Mamata Banerjee-le ... read..

Court grants custody parole to Kala Jatheri to visit his village for religious ceremony after birth of twin daughters

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:59:47 PM IST

Dwarka court on Wednesday granted 7 hours of custody parole to Sandeep alias Kala Jatheri to visit his home in the village Jatheri in Sonipat, Haryana. He will visit his home on September 20 between 10 AM and 5 PM in police custody. ... read..

Karnataka: Bagalkote Zilla Panchayat orders enquiry over attendance of Namma Clinic doctors following reports of MLA's niece drawing salary without working

Bagalkote (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 11:30:02 PM IST

The Zilla Panchayat of Bagalkote on Wednesday called for a detailed probe into alleged attendance irregularities concerning a Medical Officer in Namma Clinic, with allegations that he was simultaneously admitted to an MD Pathology postgraduate course from ... read..

Imposing UPI MDR to consumers a criminal offence: Centre hits back as Opposition alleges surrender to US pressure

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:29:58 PM IST

A fierce political tug-of-war has erupted over the revised Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework, drawing a sharp contrast between the ruling dispensation and the Opposition. ... read..

CPM leader MA Baby condemns police inspection at Reporter TV office, "do not recall such incidents" during even Emeregency

Thrissur (Keralam) | September 16, 2026 11:29:57 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary, MA Baby, strongly condemned the police inspection conducted at the headquarters of Malayalam news channel Reporter TV, termed the operation an act of intimidation. ... read..

"Do not recall such incidents even during Emergency": CPM leader MA Baby condemns police inspection at Reporter TV office

Thrissur (Keralam) | September 16, 2026 11:29:55 PM IST

PM Modi chairs semiconductor roundtable with CEOs, reiterates commitment to predictable policy environment

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:29:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a Semiconductor Roundtable with leading CEOs at Seva Teerth, highlighting India's strong foundation of talent, technology adoption and infrastructure. ... read..

"Cancel Umar Khalid documentary screening at NLSIU": ABVP Bengaluru submits memorandum to Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 11:29:51 PM IST

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Bengaluru, on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, demanding permanent cancellation of the proposed documentary screening on Umar Khalid at the National La ... read..

MP: 4 women labourers buried alive during demolition of house in Indore, Govt announces compensation for kin

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 11:29:50 PM IST

Four women died while five others were injured after a wall collapsed in Sanwer on Wednesday. ... read..

YSR Congress Party President YS Jagan to review drought situation with party leaders

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 11:29:48 PM IST

YSR Congress Party President and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will hold a video conference with the partys General Secretaries, Regional Coordinators and District Presidents on September 17 at 11 am from the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepa ... read..

As Rahul Gandhi accuses government of UPI tax, his party MPs backed early operationalization of calibrated MDR

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:29:45 PM IST

Even as Rahul Gandhi has slammed the government and demanded roll back of the MDR announcement, terming it UPI tax, his own party leaders including former Finance Minister P Chidambaram were part of the Standing Committee on Finance report which empha ... read..

As Rahul Gandhi accuses government of UPI tax, his party MPs "backed" early operationalization of calibrated MDR

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 11:29:43 PM IST

Indias cheetah population reaches 52, with 32 born in country: Kuno National Park status review

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 10:59:54 PM IST

Indias cheetah population has increased to 52, including 32 cheetahs born in the country, with 49 currently in Kuno National Park and three in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary, according to the four-year status review of the cheetah reintroduction programme. ... read..

Odisha: Doctors conduct health checkup of orangutan babies rescued from Balasore district, severe anaemia recorded in one animal

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | September 16, 2026 10:59:51 PM IST

Doctors in Odisha, along with technical committee members, on Wednesday carried out health checkups of five baby orangutans rescued from a forest in Balasore district. ... read..

Haryana Congress issues show-cause notice to MLA Jarnail Singh over alleged whip violation

Chandigarh (Haryana) | September 16, 2026 10:59:49 PM IST

Haryana Congress Legislature Party Chief Whip Bharat Bhushan Batra has issued a show-cause notice to Ratia MLA Jarnail Singh, alleging violation of the party's directions and whip during the ongoing Assembly session. ... read..

Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack case: Chhattisgarh Dy CM Sharma welcomes death penalty for 10 convicts; Congress' TS Singh Deo says "questions remain unanswered"

Kabirdham (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2026 10:59:47 PM IST

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma welcomed the death penalty verdict for all 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack case and said that it will strengthen the public's faith in the judicial system. ... read..

Punjab to conduct statewide Civil Defence Air Raid and Blackout Mock Exercise on November 27

Chandigarh | September 16, 2026 10:59:42 PM IST

The Punjab Government will conduct a Civil Defence Air Raid/Blackout Mock Exercise across all districts of the State on November 27, 2026, at 8 PM. The exercise is being conducted to test and strengthen Civil Defence preparedness across the State. ... read..

Central government reviews use of steel from ship recycling to boost steel manufacturing for sustaining Indias global leadership

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:59:38 PM IST

Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy and Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday jointly held a meeting to discuss and review the use of steel obtained from the recycling of ships. ... read..

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch files charge sheet against Vatsala Aggarwal, Dr. Ranga in DGHS procurement scam

By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:59:35 PM IST

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has filed a 12,000-page charge sheet in Rouse Avenue Court against Dr. Vinod Kumar Ranga and other persons accused in the DGHS medical procurement scam case. ... read..

Another hit-and-run case reported in NCR as speeding car hits pedestrian in Greater Noida; driver arrested

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 10:29:42 PM IST

In another hit-and-run case in the Delh-NCR region, a car hit a pedestrian in Greater Noida earlier this month with the victim stating that the vehicle was being driven at a high speed and it appeared that the driver was under influence of liquor. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announces high-level committee to address land-related issues

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2026 10:29:38 PM IST

Following complaints against the 22 A prohibited list of lands, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced the constitution of a high-level committee to resolve every single issue arising in the ownership of the lands. ... read..

Punjab Govt constitutes 7-member coordination committee over Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 16, 2026 10:29:35 PM IST

The Punjab Government on Wednesday constituted a seven-member coordination committee regarding the Sri Guru Granth Sahib (Amendment) Act, 2026, in accordance with the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. ... read..

Patna HC dismisses man's divorce plea over alleged compromising position of wife with brother-in-law

Patna (Bihar) | September 16, 2026 10:29:33 PM IST

The Patna High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Sanjay Kumar Jha seeking to divorce his wife after alleging that she was found in an "objectionable position" with her elder sister's husband, said advocate Kaushlendra Narayan. ... read..

"Flood this year broken all records": Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bihar CM meet flood victims, assure Centre's support

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | September 16, 2026 10:00:46 PM IST

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday said the flood situation in Bihar this year has "broken all records", with a large area affected and around 50 lakh people impacted, while assuring that the Central government will provide all necessary su ... read..

UP ATS arrests 19-year-old coding expert from Tamil Nadu in AQIS terror module probe

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 10:00:44 PM IST

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh has arrested a 19-year-old youth from Tamil Nadu for his alleged involvement in a terror module inspired by the ideology of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), taking the total number of arrests in t ... read..

Tamil Nadus Former Minister Anbil Mahesh asked to appear before central crime branch on Sept 18

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | September 16, 2026 10:00:42 PM IST

The Central Crime Branch police have directed former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi to appear in person for an inquiry on September 18, following a search at his residence in Anna Nagar, Thennur, Tiruchirappalli. ... read..

SC seeks responses on MCGM plea to fell 124 trees for film institute near Aarey forest

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:00:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Maharashtra government and others on an application by the Tree Authority of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) seeking permission to fell 124 trees and translocate 333 others for a ... read..

PM Mementos e-auction to begin on September 17; 1,498 items reflecting India's cultural heritage to be offered

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:00:32 PM IST

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday launched the 8th Edition of the PM Mementoes e-Auction in New Delhi, in the presence of Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Culture. ... read..

NSCN-IM, PAC discuss delay in Naga peace talks; apex committee formation under discussion

Dimapur (Nagaland) | September 16, 2026 10:00:27 PM IST

A consultative meeting between the Political Action Committee (PAC) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was held at the Police Complex in Chmoukedima on Wednesday to discuss the delay in the ongoing Naga peace talks. ... read..

Delhi govt defends MP/MLA endorsement for Lakshmi Yojana in HC, says 7.32 lakh applications received

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:00:26 PM IST

The Delhi government has defended the requirement of an endorsement from the area MP or MLA for women seeking benefits under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, saying around 7.32 lakh applications carrying such recommendations have already been received. ... read..

MP: 4 women labourers buried alive during demolition of house in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 10:00:22 PM IST

Four women died while five others were injured after a wall collapsed in Sanwer on Wednesday. ... read..

Complaint seeking FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor over insult to Hindu deities filed in court

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 10:00:20 PM IST

A complaint has been filed in Patiala House court seeking registration of an FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor girl associated with the CJP. The complainant has alleged that both proposed accused jointly and in concert insulted Hindu gods and Goddesses ... read..

PIL in SC against UPI charges for commercial transactions above Rs 2,000

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 9:29:31 PM IST

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Union Finance Ministrys September 14 Gazette notification and the September 15 Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework that permits charges on Person-to-Merchant (P2M) ... read..

Jhiram Ghati Maoist attack case: NIA Special Court awards death penalty to all 10 convicts

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2026 8:59:38 PM IST

The NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur on Wednesday awarded death penalty to all 10 convicts in the Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack case. The court had found them guilty on September 5 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Arms Act, Explosive Subst ... read..

"50 lakh to 1 crore new beneficiaries to gain": Mansukh Mandaviya on EPFO expansion with pension, interest, insurance benefits

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 8:59:33 PM IST

Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday said the Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has taken a decision to expand the coverage of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), providing enhance ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy slams BRS for obstructing Telangana assembly session

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2026 8:59:31 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday criticised BRS for allegedly obstructing the Assembly session, alleging that the opposition conspired to stall the session, fearing their misdeeds would come to light during the debates on the land issue ... read..

Membership of political partys student wing alone does not disqualify DUSU candidate: Delhi HC

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 8:29:30 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday held that a student cannot be disqualified from contesting the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections merely because the student is a member of a political partys student wing. ... read..

"Will violate law, amount to criminal offence": Jyotiraditya Scindia says UPI MDR charges will never be imposed on consumers

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 8:29:28 PM IST

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Wednesday reassured consumers amid debates over digital payment fees, making it clear that any attempt by merchants to impose the costs of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on transactions done th ... read..

ED unearths fake call centres in Patiala, Pune, Chandigarh targeting people in US

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 8:29:24 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed fake call centres mainly targeting people in the United States during a massive search operation conducted at four premises located in Punjab's Patiala, Maharashtra's Pune and Chandigarh. ... read..

We are liberal in bail cases involving Ganja: Supreme Court

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 8:29:22 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it is very liberal in granting bail in cases involving ganja (marijuana) while hearing a plea filed by a West Bengal man accused in an NDPS case involving the alleged recovery of 252.330 kg of ganja. ... read..

Delhi HC seeks Centre, IRCTC response on plea for online lower-berth booking facility for pregnant women

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:59:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an online facility for pregnant women to book lower berths under the existing railw ... read..

"They hurled abuses at police, staged half-naked protest": Telangana CM Revanth Reddy defends suspension of BRS MLAs from Assembly

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2026 7:59:55 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Wednesday defended the suspension of over 20 BRS MLAs for the remainder of the Monsoon Session, alleging that BRS leaders staged a half-naked protest and abused the Speaker before being suspended for their non-dis ... read..

Rahulji sees 'bhoot' of America everywhere, there is no talk of nation-building: Jyotiraditya Scindia attacks Congress leader over UPI tax remarks

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:59:53 PM IST

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Wednesday attacked Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the Modi government over UPI Merchant Discount Rate decision, saying the Congress leader sees the 'bhoot' of America everywhere and that the ... read..

10-day Angan Milan programme to be held as part of Seva Sankalp campaign focusing on empowering women, children in state: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 7:59:51 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said a 10-day Angan Milan programme focusing on the empowerment of women and children will be organised in the state from September 26 to October 5. ... read..

"Himachal will not put in single rupee on Kishau project": Harshwardhan Chauhan says state will earn around Rs 600 crore annually

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 7:59:49 PM IST

The Industries Minister of Himachal Pradesh,Harshwardhan Chauhan, on Wednesday said the state government had protected the state's financial interests in the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project and ensured that Himachal Pradesh would not have to ma ... read..

Satya Niketan building collapse: Delhi HC says death of seven was not an ordinary mishap

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:59:40 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that the collapse of a paying guest building in Satya Niketan area, which resulted in the death of seven people, was a consequence of callous and criminal conduct. ... read..

"Will violate law, amount to criminal offence": Jyotiraditya Scindia says UPI MDR charges can never be imposed on consumers

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:59:37 PM IST

Delhi HC: Membership of political partys student wing alone does not disqualify DUSU candidate

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:59:35 PM IST

Leaders should look for holistic solutions rather than knee-jerk reactions: BRS' KTR at Sheheron Pe Charcha in New Delhi

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:29:58 PM IST

Former Minister and BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) attended Sheheron Pe Charcha, a cross-party dialogue on how to make Indian cities work for the people, organised by Janaagraha at India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. ... read..

"Will violate law, amount to criminal offence": Jyotiraditya Scindia says UPI MDR charges can never be passed on to consumers

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 7:29:48 PM IST

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Wednesday reassured consumers amid debates over digital payment fees, making it clear that any attempt by merchants to pass on the costs of the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on transactions done t ... read..

"BJP people are vultures:" Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah targets party over Ganesha procession row

Mysuru (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 6:59:53 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah on Wednesday targeted the opposition BJP over its protest in T Narsipur against alleged restrictions on a Ganesha procession, terming its leaders as "vultures" who are waiting to trigger communal disturbances in t ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on YouTuber Ajeet Bhartis anticipatory bail plea in SC/ST Act case

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 6:59:44 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on the anticipatory bail plea of YouTuber and social media influencer Ajeet Bharti in a case registered under the SC/ST Act over his alleged remarks concerning Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad. ... read..

PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre to roll back order on UPI MDR transaction charges

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 16, 2026 6:59:42 PM IST

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) President Anbumani Ramadoss urged the central government to withdraw its decision regarding the implementation of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, reminding the Centre of it ... read..

Rajnath Singh hails PM Modis 25-years in public service, says Seva remains his core spirit

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 16, 2026 6:29:52 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday spoke about the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, under which 12 programmes will be organised across the country on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday on Thursday, saying the campaign reflects the spi ... read..

Hyderabad: Man sentenced to 15 days' jail, Rs 3000 fine for assaulting on-duty Home Guard

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2026 5:59:37 PM IST

A Hyderabad court has sentenced a 40-year-old man to 15 days of simple imprisonment and imposed a fine for verbally abusing and physically assaulting an on-duty Home Guard within the limits of Kulsumpura Police Station. ... read..

SC disposes of PIL on seat belt compliance, says enforcement of safety laws is key

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 5:59:36 PM IST

The Supreme Court has closed a public interest litigation seeking effective enforcement of road safety norms, including mandatory seat belt use, child restraint systems and the provision of first-aid kits in vehicles, observing that the existing legal fra ... read..

HPUTWA protest enters 15th day, seeks restoration of Himachal Pradesh university's autonomy and career advancement scheme

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 5:59:27 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association (HPUTWA) continued its Save University Campaign for the 15th consecutive day on Wednesday, demanding protection of Himachal Pradesh Universitys autonomy and academic freedom and restoration o ... read..

MP govt to provide free property registration of over 50 lakh rural land parcels on PM Modis birthday, says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 5:59:23 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said the state government planned an initiative to provide free property registration to more than 50 lakh rural land parcels on September 17, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. ... read..

"Have a spine": Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says stop 'lying down' before US, "roll back UPI tax"

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 5:59:09 PM IST

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Centre over the proposed transaction fee on UPI transactions, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "stand straight" instead of "lying down" before US ... read..

Delhi HC grants 6 hours custody parole to Neeraj Bawania to meet his wife, children while rejecting interim bail plea

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 5:29:57 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted 6 hours of custody parole to Neeraj Bawania (alias Neeraj Bawania) to meet his wife and newborn children who are hospitalised at a Moti Nagar Hospital. His prayer for interim bail has been rejected by the High Cou ... read..

"TDP coalition cheating all sections of people": YSRCP General Secretary accuses govt of failing to fulfil election promises

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 5:29:55 PM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday strongly took objection to CM Chandrababu Naidu making claims about welfare schemes with an eye on the ensuing local body elections. The party said the coalition government has failed on various fronts and is now tr ... read..

CM Revanth Reddy invites Singapore companies to invest in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 16, 2026 5:29:52 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy invited Singapore companies to invest in Telangana as the state government is ready to extend all kinds of support to prospective investors. ... read..

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami attends 'Yuva Sankalp Diwas', urges youth to adopt three resolutions for developed Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2026 5:29:50 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Yuva Sankalp Diwas programme organised at Rangers Ground in Dehradun on Wednesday. ... read..

Gurugram hit-and-run case: Court sends two accused Kalyan Bainsla, Lovneesh to two-day police custody

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 5:29:47 PM IST

A Gurugram district court on Wednesday granted two days of police custody of accused Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh in connection with the Golf Course Road hit-and-run case, said advocate Lalit Bindal. ... read..

23-year-old Bengaluru woman dies under suspicious circumstances at Hassan lodge, police probe underway

Hassan (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 5:29:43 PM IST

A 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru died under suspicious circumstances at a lodge in Hassan district's Sakaleshpur taluk, following which police have initiated an investigation, officials said. ... read..

"A Wealth of Opportunities": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on India's growing space sector for younger generations

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 5:00:08 PM IST

Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke about India's ambitious target of achieving 50 space launches annually by 2030, highlighting the growing opportunities emerging in the space sector for the younger generation. ... read..

Fortis Healthcare moves SC against Delhi HC order directing forensic audit, says non-party company cannot be made liable for erstwhile promoters acts

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 5:00:06 PM IST

Fortis Healthcare Limited has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Courts August 31 order in the enforcement proceedings relating to Daiichi Sankyos arbitral award against former Fortis promoters Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mo ... read..

Centre designates ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network as terrorist organisation under UAPA

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 4:59:50 PM IST

The Centre on Wednesday designated the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, citing its alleged involvement in radicalising youth, mobilising resources for anti-national a ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Aakar giving shape, direction to Divyang children in becoming self-reliant

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2026 4:59:37 PM IST

Giving wings to the dreams of children with special needs, the administration in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh has established Aakar , an institution, playing a significant role in making them self-reliant through customised training. ... read..

PM Vishwakarma scheme training programme held for local workers in Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 16, 2026 4:29:55 PM IST

A training programme and workshop under the PM Vishwakarma scheme was held for local workers in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at boosting traditional skills and enhancing livelihood opportunities for individuals engaged in various trades. ... read..

People will recieve drinking water, Yamuna will be cleaned: CM Dhami on what Kishau dam project will mean for Delhi

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2026 4:29:52 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the Kishau Dam project, to be constructed across Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, will provide drinking water to Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, besides generating electricity. ... read..

Husband arrested for alleged murder of wife in Anand Parbat; case solved in 16 hours

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 3:59:25 PM IST

A 24-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his wife in Delhi's Anand Parbat area, with police claiming to have solved the case within 16 hours through technical investigation and local intelligence. ... read..

Kishau Dam project, which is to be constructed across the two states of Himachal Pradesh: CM Dhami

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 16, 2026 3:59:23 PM IST

YSRCPs Srikanth Reddy accuses Naidu govt of suppressing social media criticism

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 3:30:21 PM IST

YSRCP State General Secretary Srikanth Reddy on Wednesday accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led government of suppressing criticism on social media and alleged that posts questioning the government were being blocked. ... read..

Completely surrendered to US:" KC Venugopal hits out at Centre over UPI charges

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 3:30:19 PM IST

All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Union government over the proposed transaction fee on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions, alleging that the Centre has completely ... read..

"He should get information": UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar hits back at Akhilesh Yadav; highlights state employment data

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 3:30:15 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Wednesday hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, asserting that the state administration has generated nearly 9.5 lakh government jobs for youth. ... read..

Bihar floods: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CM Samrat Choudhary survey flood-affected areas; assure full Central assistance

Hajipur (Bihar) | September 16, 2026 3:30:09 PM IST

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Wednesday conducted an extensive ground survey of flood-affected regions in Bihar and assured full assistance from the Central Go ... read..

Punjab police foil cross-border smuggling module in Amritsar, recover 27 kg heroin

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 16, 2026 3:30:00 PM IST

The Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar foiled a cross-border smuggling module and arrested four accused, recovering 27 kg of heroin, a sophisticated foreign-made .30 bore PX5 pistol and three cartridges, in what the DGP Punjab Police de ... read..

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reviews 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' preparations ahead of month-long campaign

Chandigarh (Punjab) | September 16, 2026 3:29:58 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday held a high-level review meeting to finalise preparations for the upcoming 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan,' a month-long statewide campaign scheduled to run from September 17 to October 17. ... read..

Malviya Nagar fire case: Delhi HC calls for report from jail authorities on medical condition of Lovkesh Bajaj

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 3:29:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a report from Jail Authorities on the medical condition of Lovkesh Bajaj. Bajaj is the owner of Malviya Nagar hotel, where a fire broke out on June 3 and 23 people died. ... read..

"Additional achievement": Uttar Pradesh CM inaugurates Charitable Blood Centre; praises IMA's healthcare efforts in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 16, 2026 3:29:50 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday lauded the contribution of medical professionals towards public welfare, highlighting the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for extending its role beyond clinical practice by establishing charitable ... read..

Punjab: Akali Dal stages massive protest outside 'Shakti Sadan' in Jalandhar over unscheduled power cuts

Jalandhar (Punjab) | September 16, 2026 3:29:45 PM IST

Akali Dal leaders and workers launched an agitation against the scheduled and unscheduled power cuts in Punjab by staging a massive protest outside the Chief Engineer's office (Shakti Sadan) in Jalandhar against the Punjab government's power policy and ... read..

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate KLEs new medical college building, 1,200-bed hospital in Hubballi

Hubballi (Karnataka) | September 16, 2026 3:29:41 PM IST

In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure and medical education in North Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the new academic building of KLE Jagadguru Gangadhar Mahaswamigalu Moorusavirmath Medical College (JGMMMC) and the 1,200- ... read..

NGT to host international conference on climate change, environmental justice with participation from 17 countries

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 2:59:54 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will host a two-day international conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in New Delhi on September 19 and 20, bringing together judges, judicial representatives, environmental experts and senior of ... read..

Gujarats Vidyasadhana Yojana helps tribal girls continue education

Chhota Udepur (Gujarat) | September 16, 2026 2:59:52 PM IST

Government initiatives in Gujarats tribal areas are helping girls continue their education by addressing challenges related to access to schools and providing financial and infrastructure support. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Aakar giving shape to the dreams of differently-abled children in Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) | September 16, 2026 2:59:41 PM IST

Sukma, a district once known for its challenges and inaccessible terrain, is now witnessing a transformation. This story of change includes children who were once considered apart from the social mainstream. ... read..

"11 Independent councillors are with us": BJP's Neeraj Jain after Anamika Sharma files nomination

Ajmer (Rajasthan) | September 16, 2026 2:59:37 PM IST

After BJP's Anamika Sharma filed her nomination for the post of Mayor in the Ajmer Municipal Corporation elections 2026, former Deputy Mayor Neeraj Jain on Wednesday claimed that 11 Independent councillors are supporting the party and said that the Congre ... read..

"We do not restrict freedom": BJP's Madan Rathore responds to Congress allegations after civic polls

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 16, 2026 2:59:35 PM IST

Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore on Wednesday responded to Congress' allegations of influencing independent councillors after civic body polls, saying that his party does not restrict anyone's freedom and respects democracy. ... read..

"Not a raid against any channel": Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan clarifies SIT action in Messi event case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 16, 2026 2:59:31 PM IST

Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan on Wednesday clarified that the enforcement action targets financial fraud by a channel owner rather than the media outlet itself after Special Investigation Team (SIT) raids on Reporter TVs headquarters and its ow ... read..

Vallanadu Sanctuary: Dry-land refuge for Tamil Nadu's blackbucks

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | September 16, 2026 2:59:25 PM IST

Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary, located in the Tuticorin area of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, protects the blackbuck, scientifically known as Antilope cervicapra. Spread across about 16.41 square kilometres of dry grasslands and scrub forests, the sa ... read..

Delhi HC seeks ED response on Amitabh Jhunjhunwalas bail plea in RHFL, RCFL money laundering case

New Delhi | September 16, 2026 2:31:06 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a status report from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail plea of Amitabh Jhunjhunwala, a former senior executive of the Reliance ADAG Group. ... read..

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