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Telangana: Future City Police order closure of wine shops, toddy shops, restaurant bars for Ganesh idol immersion

Rangareddy (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 5:30:33 PM IST

Wine shops, toddy shops and bars attached to restaurants in Telangana's Future City Police Commissionerate limits will remain closed from 6:00 AM on Friday (September 25) to 6:00 AM on Saturday (September 26) in view of the final immersion of Ganesh idols ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Shrikant Sharma retained as BJP State In-charge; Rajya Sabha MP Darshana Singh appointed Co-in-charge

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 5:30:31 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced key organisational appointments, retaining Shrikant Sharma as the partys In-Charge for Himachal Pradesh and appointing Rajya Sabha MP Darshana Singh as the new Co-In-Charge for the state. ... read..

"Cant isolate her": SC reserves order on Noida DMs plea against HC strictures, Rs 5 lakh fine over NSA detention

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 5:30:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate (DM) Medha Roopams plea challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment that quashed the NSA detention of student activist Akriti Chaudhary and directed that Rs 5 ... read..

ED traces Rs 74 crore drug proceeds transferred via hawala to Afghanistan for terror funding

By By Rajnish Singh New Delhi | September 23, 2026 5:30:28 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate's investigation into an international drug smuggling syndicate based out of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Dubai has revealed that proceeds worth Rs 74 crore generated through the illegal sale of narcotic drugs were transferred to A ... read..

Regular classes resume at IIT Bombay, no protest on campus: Sources

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 5:30:24 PM IST

Normal academic operations have resumed at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, with regular classes back on schedule and no protests currently underway on campus, official sources from the institute said on Wednesday. ... read..

CPI(M) seeks halt to NHAI twin-tunnel work amid cracks in Shimla buildings

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 5:30:17 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has expressed serious concern over cracks appearing in buildings in Shanti Vihar ward, Bhattakufar and adjoining areas of Shimla, allegedly due to the ongoing construction of twin tunnels ... read..

Delhi court acquits man in rape case after examining delayed FIR, hotel records and electronic evidence

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 5:30:10 PM IST

A Delhi court has acquitted a man of charges including rape, administering an intoxicating substance, extortion, criminal intimidation and destruction of evidence, observing that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. ... read..

Supreme Court delivers split verdict on pleas challenging CEC appointment law; matter sent to CJI for Constitution bench

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 5:00:41 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on whether pleas challenging the validity of the 2023 law relating to the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners, which dropped the CJI from the selection pa ... read..

Cyclone alert: Odisha's Malkangiri administration on high alert ahead of landfall

Malkangiri (Odisha) | September 23, 2026 5:00:36 PM IST

As Odisha's Malkangiri district braces for the impact of an approaching cyclone following a red alert, the district administration has ramped up disaster response measures, putting relief teams on standby and deploying heavy machinery to ensure "zero casu ... read..

Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lay foundation for Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub on October 2

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 5:00:34 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will lay the foundation stone for the Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub and launch project works at Madanapalle on October 2. ... read..

"30 lakh voter names deleted to benefit BJP": Abhishek Banerjee mounts fierce attack on CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 5:00:19 PM IST

Launching a blistering offensive against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that 30 lakh voter names were deliberately deleted from electoral rolls to favou ... read..

PM Modi highlights Indias "remarkable recovery" of rhino species

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 5:00:13 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted Indias progress in the conservation of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros on the occasion of World Rhino Day, saying the country has emerged as one of the worlds most important custodians of the speci ... read..

Karnataka: 15-year-old boy found dead in Mandya lake, family alleges murder by minor friend

Mandya (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 5:00:11 PM IST

A 15-year-old boy was found dead with injury marks in a village lake in Karnataka's Mandya, with his family alleging that he was murdered by his minor friend. ... read..

Myanmar training camp case: Court grants default bail to 6 Ukrainians on cash bond of one lakh rupees

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 4:31:28 PM IST

Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday granted default bail to 6 Ukrainian nationals on a cash bond of Rs. One lakh each in the Myanmar training camp case. They and US National Matthew Aaron Vandyke were arrested by the NIA in March 2026. ... read..

TVK government will ensure what's needed is delivered at the right time: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2026 4:31:19 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Viswanathan on Wednesday said the government would ensure that what is needed is delivered at the right time, while addressing various demands raised by students and professors of Bharathidasan University. ... read..

3-month delay in TMC MPs disqualification pleas a red flag: SC

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 4:31:13 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday flagged as a red flag the three-month delay in deciding disqualification petitions against 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs, while stopping short of imposing a fixed deadline on Speaker Om Birla. ... read..

"Send EC to jail": AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj demands Gyanesh Kumar's arrest, cancellation of polls

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:59:56 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Wednesday launched a double-pronged attack, targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged internal dissent within the poll panel while sharply criticising the administration ove ... read..

BJP National President Nitin Nabin appoints party in-charges for states

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:59:51 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday announced in-charges and co-in-charges for several states and Union Territories. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Indore traders observe No UPI Day against new MDR charges

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 3:59:49 PM IST

Traders in Indore observed a symbolic No UPI Day on Wednesday to protest against the proposed imposition of a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with several shopkeepers putting up stickers outside their establ ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on plea alleging gender disparity in Territorial Army officer recruitment

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:30:31 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kush Kalra alleging gender disparity in the recruitment of officers in the Territorial Army, with the petitioner challenging the allocation of disproportionately higher vacanc ... read..

Height of foolishness, irresponsibility: HD Kumaraswamy hits out at Karnataka CM over KPSC remark

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 3:30:22 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for his statement that the government is discussing with legal experts the possibility of shutting down the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC), saying the Ch ... read..

"Special Intensive Removal of voters": CPI(M)'s MA Baby demands CEC resignation

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:30:17 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) General Secretary MA Baby on Wednesday demanded the immediate resignation or removal of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has effectively b ... read..

Uttarakhand BJP core group to meet on Sept 25; Rajya Sabha candidate likely to be discussed

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:30:13 PM IST

The Uttarakhand BJP Core Group is scheduled to hold a meeting on September 25 (Friday), with discussions likely to focus on the upcoming Rajya Sabha election from the state. BJP National President Nitin Nabin will chair the meeting. ... read..

Gujarats Virsoda School turns farmland into a sporting success story

Mehsana (Gujarat) | September 23, 2026 3:30:07 PM IST

In Gujarats Mehsana district, students of Virsoda Anupam Primary School have turned limited resources into sporting success, with support from local farmers helping create practice grounds for the students. ... read..

"Modi govt has given us only an empty box": Priyank Kharge counters BJP's fund crunch protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 3:01:01 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its protests alleging a financial crisis in the state, accusing the Centre of withholding statutory grants and claiming that the Modi government had given Kar ... read..

"Suggestions by Commissioners for improving electoral process": EC negates report of differences in commission over SIR

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:00:59 PM IST

The Election Commission on Wednesday responded to the media report by the Indian Express that had said that decisions taken on the Special Intensive Regulation (SIR) process were objected to by two of the three Election Commissioners. ... read..

Collective intervention essential to address human-wildlife conflict: Priyanka Gandhi

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 23, 2026 3:00:44 PM IST

Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that collective intervention involving government agencies, local communities and all stakeholders was essential to find a long-term solution to the growing human-wildlife conflict in the Wayanad parliame ... read..

"If decisions were not made by majority, then those decisions are illegal": Former CEC SY Quraishi calls for public transparency over SIR row

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:00:42 PM IST

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi on Wednesday asserted that any administrative or policy choice made by the poll panel without a majority consensus is fundamentally illegal, stepping into the national debate surrounding internal friction wit ... read..

Indian Railways commissions KAVACH Version 4.0 for first time on South Central Railway

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 3:00:27 PM IST

Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in railway safety with the successful commissioning of KAVACH Version 4.0 for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR). ... read..

SC declines PIL seeking removal of social media content allegedly threatening communal harmony

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:31:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block online content allegedly having the tendency to incite communal disharmony, undermine judicial independenc ... read..

"Has no more place in EC": Congress MP Karti Chidambaram demands resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Madurai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2026 2:31:02 PM IST

Senior Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his immediate resignation over an investigation revealing serious internal rifts within the Election Commission of ... read..

"Where can one place trust?": Akhilesh Yadav questions ECI credibility, alleges SP voters "systematically deleted"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 2:31:00 PM IST

Reacting to an Indian Express report which said two Election Commissioners had raised objections multiple times over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and electoral roll procedures, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav ... read..

"Assault on democracy": Priyanka Gandhi accuses EC of allowing elections to be rigged

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 23, 2026 2:30:40 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday said that if the Election Commission (ECI) is allowing any irregularities during elections, it is an "act of treason." ... read..

"Tampering with democracy": Kharge targets EC over SIR row,asks action on pending motion to remove CEC

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:30:38 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday alleged that questions raised by two Election Commissioners over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process had brought issues concerning the functioning of the Election Commission ... read..

"Hunger for Power: Uddhav Thackeray demands removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alleges threat to democracy

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:30:32 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday reacted to an Indian Express report stating that two Election Commissioners had raised objections multiple times over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and electoral roll ... read..

SIR row escalates: John Brittas seeks Presidents intervention, Gaurav Gogoi alleges EC credibility "blown to shreds"

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:30:28 PM IST

CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas on Wednesday wrote to President Droupadi Murmu seeking "urgent constitutional intervention" to safeguard the integrity of the Election Commission, electoral rolls and citizens' voting rights, amid a row over an Indian Ex ... read..

AAP's Sanjay Singh alleges SIR process was electoral loot, demands cancellation of previous Assembly elections; targets CEC

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:00:21 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls was an "electoral loot" and demanded that elections held so far be cancelled, while reacting to an Indian Express report which ... read..

Delhi HC seeks DU response over alleged violation of ban on DUSU victory processions

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:00:19 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from Delhi University on a plea alleging that candidates who won the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections violated the courts recent direction prohibiting victory processions. ... read..

Women-led startup brings early pregnancy detection technology to dairy farmers

Anand (Gujarat) | September 23, 2026 2:00:18 PM IST

Gujarat, one of Indias leading dairy states, is seeing agri-startups develop technology aimed at improving livestock health and supporting dairy farmers. ... read..

Subhash Chandra moves NCLAT against NCLT order restraining alienation of assets

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:00:13 PM IST

Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra has approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) challenging the September 1 order of a five-member special bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), which restrained him from alienating his ass ... read..

"Gyanesh Kumar acting as mastermind": Arvind Kejriwal demands arrest of CEC, alleges electoral rigging

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:00:09 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of single-handedly orchestrating a widespread vote-rigging scheme and running the Election C ... read..

Opened an office for murder of democracy: Congress' Abhishek Manu Singhvi accuses CEC of misleading colleagues

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 2:00:05 PM IST

Escalating the political confrontation over the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, accusing himCongre of runn ... read..

"Not a single paisa spent from public funds": Keralam CM VD Satheesan defends private flight travel, says will use it again

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 23, 2026 1:30:37 PM IST

Strongly defending his travel on a private aircraft, Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan on Wednesday clarified that not a single paisa from public funds was spent on the trip, asserting that he would continue to use private flights if offered by well-wis ... read..

Delhi court seeks ATR from police on complaint seeking FIR against Sanjay Azad

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 1:30:36 PM IST

Patiala House Court on Wednesday issued notice to Delhi Police and sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) on a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Sanjay Azad and a minor girl. ... read..

"This is treason": Rahul Gandhi targets EC, BJP, RSS after report on differences within commission over SIR

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 1:30:25 PM IST

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that "vote chori" is a "crime against the Indian people" and an attack on the Constitution, as Opposition leaders continued to target the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over an Indian Express rep ... read..

Gujarat govt introduces state-wide GPUaaS framework to strengthen AI infrastructure

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 23, 2026 1:30:19 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, the Gujarat Government has decided to implement a state-wide GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) Framework with immediate effect to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI)-driven governance and innovation. ... read..

Mumbai Police transfers IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode death case to Crime Branch

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 1:30:14 PM IST

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday said that the case registered following the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode (20) has been transferred to the Crime Branch and is being investigated by an ACP-rank officer under the supervision of DCP Detect ... read..

Delhi High Court upholds bail for ex-NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna in alleged phone-tapping case

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 1:30:12 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday turned down an appeal from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking to overturn a lower court's decision to grant bail to Chitra Ramkrishna, the former managing director of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The ... read..

Karnataka: KPCC chief BK Hariprasad welcomes SC remarks on Vande Mataram, says patriotism cannot be forced

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 1:01:28 PM IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president BK Hariprasad on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's remarks on singing "Vande Mataram", saying patriotism cannot be imposed and that citizens have the right to act according to their conscience. ... read..

Gujarats defence tech push: i-Hub Gujarat, SanchiConnect empower defence, aerospace startups

General News | September 23, 2026 1:01:22 PM IST

Gujarat is creating new opportunities for defence, drone and aerospace startups to take their innovations forward, with i-Hub Gujarat and deep-tech enablement network SanchiConnect providing startups access to investors, industry leaders, mentorship and t ... read..

Former Election Commissioner OP Rawat calls reports of differences in EC unfortunate, advocates resolution through dialogue

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 1:01:11 PM IST

Former Election Commissioner Om Prakash Rawat on Wednesday termed the reported differences within the Election Commission over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process as very unfortunate and said the matter should be resolved ... read..

"Once impartial, now fraud": Aaditya Thackeray slams EC over SIR process; calls India "largest former democracy"

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 1:01:07 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday launched a blistering attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the poll panel is functioning as a partisan entity and has affected the voting rights of several Indians. ... read..

"Invisible hand running EC": Congress MP Manish Tiwari alleges external influence in voter roll revision; demands scraping of SIR drive

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 1:01:05 PM IST

Congress MP Manish Tiwari on Wednesday alleged that an "invisible hand" outside the poll body appears to be dictating the affairs of the Election Commission of India (ECI), following the Indian Express report which said that two Election Commissioners had ... read..

ED raids 16 places in Kolkata, Delhi, Bengaluru in FEMA case allegedly linked to McNally Bharat Engineering Company Ltd

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 1:00:59 PM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at 16 places allegedly linked to McNally Bharat Engineering Company Limited (MBECL) and persons and entities connected with its acquisition. ... read..

"Will CJI-led bench act?": Abhishek Banerjee demands probe on CEC; Chidambaram seeks Parliamentary review of EC decisions

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:30:43 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and a court-monitored investigation, reacting to an Indian Express report which said that two Election Commis ... read..

Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlights India's public health initiatives at Harvard T.H. Chan School

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:30:36 PM IST

Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted India's journey towards Universal Health Coverage, digital health transformation and the role of community participation during an interaction with faculty and students at the Harvard T.H. Chan School o ... read..

BJP stages protest in Bengaluru alleging state govt is "bankrupt", seeks resignation of CM DK Shivakumar over financial mismanagement

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 12:30:34 PM IST

Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Wednesday staged a protest against the Congress-led Karnataka government at the Kengal Hanumanthaiah statue in Bengaluru, accusing the administration of financial bankruptcy, economic mismanagement, and di ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami offers prayers to Lord Dhanvantari on Ayurveda Day

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 23, 2026 12:30:33 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers to Lord Dhanvantari at the Chief Ministers residence on the occasion of Ayurveda Day and prayed for the health, happiness, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. ... read..

Chandigarh Police step up security framework; holds stakeholder meet over email bomb threats, response mechanism

Chandigarh | September 23, 2026 12:30:28 PM IST

In response to a recent surge in security concerns, the Chandigarh Police convened a stakeholder consultation meeting to streamline emergency protocols and response mechanisms against email-based bomb threats. ... read..

Indian Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters join US troops in Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:30:23 PM IST

Adding a powerful aviation dimension to Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, Indian Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters are training alongside Indian and US Army troops as part of integrated operational drills. ... read..

CPI-M MP John Brittas targets CEC over SIR process, alleges internal dissent among EC members

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:30:19 PM IST

CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Tuesday reacted to an Indian Express report that stated that two Election Commissioners had raised objections multiple times over decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and electoral roll procedures, al ... read..

"Debt trap of whopping Rs 8.24 lakh crore": Karnataka BJP targets CM DK Shivakumar over state's fiscal health

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 12:30:18 PM IST

Escalating its attack on the Congress government over its fiscal management, the Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday alleged that the state is being pushed into an "Rs 8.24 lakh crore debt trap" and claimed that the state's Fin ... read..

Delhi Police solves Anand Parbat murder case within 7 hours; 1 arrested, 2 juveniles apprehended

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:00:57 PM IST

The Delhi Police have solved a murder case in the Anand Parbat area within seven hours of receiving the information. The officials have arrested a key accused and apprehended two juveniles for stabbing a 17-year-old minor to death. The weapon (knife) used ... read..

Punjab: Wanted gangster Harmanjit Singh injured in exchange of fire with Police

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 23, 2026 12:00:55 PM IST

Wanted gangster Harmanjit Singh sustained a gunshot injury to his leg in an exchange of fire with Amritsar Police in Matewal village, police said. ... read..

"Gyanesh Kumar has no right to remain in office": MP's KC Venugopal, Manoj Jha demand removal of CEC

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:00:45 PM IST

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday attacked Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and demanded his immediate removal, reacting to an Indian Express report which said that two Election Commissioners had raised objections on seve ... read..

"HM trying to bulldoze through in every state": Jairam Ramesh slams BJP over state-level UCC push following judge's resignation

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:00:43 PM IST

Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh lashed out at the ruling government, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to bulldoze a fragmented Uniform Civil Code across states for political polarisation. ... read..

"From Non-Existent to New Engine of Growth": BJP's Sambit Patra highlights Northeast's transformation under PM Modi

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:00:41 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Wednesday said that the Northeast region has witnessed a significant transformation since 2014, highlighting the government's focus on development, cultural recognition and addressing key issues concerning the region. ... read..

Actor Rakesh Bedi moves Delhi HC for personality rights protection

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 12:00:40 PM IST

Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has moved the Delhi High Court seeking legal protection of his personality rights. Bedi, a familiar face in Indian cinema and television for over four decades, is best known for his comic roles and his recent turn as Jameel Jamal ... read..

"Moving closer to every doorstep": PM Modi marks eight years of Ayushman Bharat, notes expansion of grassroots healthcare

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:30:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the milestone anniversary of the Ayushman Bharat initiative, highlighting its role in transforming the nations medical landscape and providing financial security to millions of vulnerable citizens. ... read..

EC sources say all decisions taken in unanimity, after media report cited objections to SIR decisions by two commissioners

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:30:45 AM IST

Sources within the Election Commission have sought to play down a report by the Indian Express which had said that two Election Commssioners had objected to decisions taken on the Special Intensive regulation (SIR) process. ... read..

"CEC destroyed credibility, integrity of ECI": Jairam Ramesh slams CEC, says Abhishek Singhvi to address press at 1 PM

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:30:41 AM IST

Following the Indian Express report that said that two Election Commissioners had objected to discrepancies in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday announced party MP and Senior SC Advocate Abhishek M ... read..

"Fabricated story, no evidence at all": Keralam CPI(M) Secy MV Govindan slams ED probe against Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 23, 2026 11:30:39 AM IST

Keralam CPI(M) Secretary MV Govindan on Wednesday accused the government of targeting Keralam Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan through a "fabricated" Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) case. ... read..

Delhi: JNU student alleges harassment by two youths near Tapti Hostel; police take preventive action

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:30:38 AM IST

A Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student reported being allegedly harassed by two youths near Tapti Hostel on the university campus late Monday night. ... read..

"Chains of slavery": BRS leader KTR slams Telangana government over Jurala water crisis; praises farmers' struggle

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 11:30:29 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led government in Telangana, accusing it of apathy as agricultural fields dry up due to a failure to release water from the Jurala Pro ... read..

"Gyanesh Kumar should be suspended, legal action should be taken against him": Sanjay Raut targets CEC

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:00:59 AM IST

Demanding immediate punitive action against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednsday said that Kumar should be suspended and legal action must be taken against him. ... read..

IIT Bombay student death: Sahil Wakodes father demands arrest of alleged accused; calls for speedy probe

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 11:00:52 AM IST

The father of 20-year-old IIT Bombay BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode on Tuesday demanded the immediate arrest of the two accused named in the FIR in connection with his sons death, saying the family only wants a fair investigation and justice. ... read..

"Great damage to country": West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh slams Congress 'culture' amid Indore row

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 11:00:51 AM IST

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday criticised the Congress over the controversy surrounding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Indore event, alleging that the party's political culture has caused damage to the country and claiming that it has been ... read..

"Majority not with Gyanesh Kumar": Kapil Sibal demands suspension of CEC, halt to SIR process

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:00:49 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday claimed that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar does not have the support of the majority among the Election Commission members, citing Indian Express report that two Election Commissioners objected to ... read..

Assam: Fire breaks out at two warehouses in North Lakhimpur

North Lakhimpur (Assam) | September 23, 2026 11:00:47 AM IST

A fire broke out at around 5:30 pm on Tuesday at two warehouses in Ward No. 13 along the Betmahal-Gurudwara Road in North Lakhimpur, gutting jute shoes, jute and tarpaulins stored at the premises. ... read..

TMC calls for CEC's impeachment, Akhilesh Yadav asks SC to take cognisance after media report says two Commissioners objected to SIR decisions

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 11:00:39 AM IST

Opposition parties are up in arms after a report by the Indian Express cited objections raised by two Election Commissioners to SIR related decisions. ... read..

Opposition lambasts CEC Gyanesh Kumar after media report says two Election Commissioners objected to SIR decisions

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 23, 2026 10:30:15 AM IST

An all-out political storm has snowballed after opposition parties raised a media report by the Indian Express on Wednesday, which had said that decisions taken on the Special Intensive Regulation (SIR) process were objected to by two of the three Electio ... read..

'Sankalp for Seva: JP Nadda marks 8 years of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, highlights coverage of over 60 crore people

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 10:30:11 AM IST

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday highlighted the completion of eight years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), saying that the scheme has transformed healthcare access for millions across the country. ... read..

J-K: Baramulla police attaches residential property under UAPA in terror-related case

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 23, 2026 10:30:08 AM IST

Baramulla Police has attached a residential property under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, in connection with a terror-related case registered at Police Station Sheeri. ... read..

Professor Doolla's statement to be recorded soon in IIT Bombay student suicide case: Sources

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 10:00:44 AM IST

Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, the key accused in the alleged suicide of 20-year-old IIT Bombay BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, has not yet been summoned, though his statement is expected to be recorded soon, a senior Mumbai Crime Branch source conf ... read..

Vikramshila Setu in Bihar's Bhagalpur to remain closed for three months from October 1 for repair work

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | September 23, 2026 10:00:42 AM IST

The Vikramshila Setu in Bihar's Bhagalpur will remain closed for three months from October 1 for the construction of a permanent steel truss bridge, Road Construction Department Minister Engineer Kumar Shailendra said on Wednesday. ... read..

Former Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to attend Namami Bharatam in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam) | September 23, 2026 10:00:40 AM IST

Former Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, PVSM, AVSM (Retd.), will make his first-ever public appearance in the Northeast as Chief Guest at the monumental Namami Bharatam celebrations in Guwahati. ... read..

Parliamentary panel to discuss crimes against children, implementation of schemes in Northeast today

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 10:00:39 AM IST

The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs will meet at the Parliament House complex on Wednesday to discuss crimes against children and the implementation of Centrally sponsored schemes in the northeastern states. ... read..

Karnataka: ITBP soldier killed in road accident in Kanakapura; family alleges hospital negligence

Ramanagara (Karnataka) | September 23, 2026 10:00:35 AM IST

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) soldier who had returned to his native village on leave died late at night after his motorcycle collided with a parked tractor near Gadasalli on the Kanakapura Bypass Road, police said. ... read..

Delhi: LSR shifts classes online after gangrape near campus, students raise safety concerns

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 9:30:25 AM IST

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) has suspended physical classes and shifted teaching online following the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir and a subsequent police encounter close to the college campus. ... read..

"Timeless creations will guide generations": PM Modi pays tribute to legendary poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar on 118th birth anniversary

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 9:30:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to the legendary Hindi poet, freedom fighter, and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramdhari Singh 'Dinkar' on his 118th birth anniversary, remembering him as a towering literary figure whose fiery works continue ... read..

Telangana: Congress MP Mallu Ravi raises SIR concerns, seeks application of SC observations across states

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 9:30:17 AM IST

On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Congress MP Mallu Ravi on Tuesday demanded that the Supreme Court's directions on the exercise be applied to Telangana and other states where the process is underway. ... read..

"Everyone knows who is operating under BJP's patronage": Kunal Ghosh warns against vote split in Rejinagar

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 9:30:15 AM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Kunal Ghosh called for a unified opposition vote behind party candidate Rabiul Alam Chowdhury to defeat the BJP in Rejinagar, while simultaneously reaffirming his party's commitment to supporting the Congress in Nandigram desp ... read..

BSP Chief Mayawati to chair BSP All-India Meet today on electoral roadmaps, candidate selection

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 9:30:13 AM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday is going to chair a crucial all-India meeting of in Lucknow, which is scheduled to commence at 11 AM, bringing together all senior BSP office-bearers and state presidents from various states. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Suspected vehicle thief injured in police encounter in Bahraich, 2 flee

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 9:30:12 AM IST

A suspected vehicle thief was injured and apprehended following an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district late at night, a police official said on Wednesday. ... read..

NCPI appoints national office-bearers; seven former TMC MPs among those given key roles

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 9:00:47 AM IST

The Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) on Tuesday announced the appointment of its national office-bearers, with seven former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs among the 27 members given organisational responsibilities in the party. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directs Green Channel funds for SC, ST sexual assault victims

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 9:00:46 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed officials to release funds through a 'Green Channel' for providing compensation to victims of sexual assault belonging to the SC and ST communities. ... read..

Severe drought grips Yavatmal; soybean, cotton crops badly hit, farmers fear crisis worse than 1972

By Saurabh Joshi Yavatmal (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 9:00:44 AM IST

A severe drought has pushed Yavatmal district, particularly Pusad tehsil, into a deepening agricultural crisis, with soybean and cotton crops badly damaged due to inadequate rainfall. Farmers say the situation is particularly alarming as severe drought co ... read..

India reaffirms commitment to eliminate Hepatitis B, C as public health threats by 2030

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 9:00:42 AM IST

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted India's comprehensive and people-centred approach towards combating Hepatitis at an event titled Advancing Global Action to Eliminate Hepatitis, a UNGA 81 side event organised by the UN Group of ... read..

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary outlines major push for education, energy sectors

Patna (Bihar) | September 23, 2026 9:00:38 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday outlined his government's focus on the energy and education sectors in the State, detailing major advancements in digital education and electricity for the general public. ... read..

AIIMS experts warn of rising obesity, PCOS among adolescents; stress need for nutrition, exercise and digital well-being

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 9:00:37 AM IST

A study conducted by All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) New Delhi has found a rising prevalence of obesity, lifestyle-related health issues and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) among adolescent girls, with experts highlighting the need for awa ... read..

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