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171 IIT students died by suicide in 20 years, 70% of deaths recorded in last decade: Alumni group

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | September 22, 2026 6:00:19 PM IST

As many as 171 students of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) died by suicide or unnatural death over the last two decades, with around 70 per cent of the deaths recorded in the last 10 years, according to an IIT alumni group. ... read..

Karnataka Assembly passes resolution rejecting Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation in present form

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 6:00:13 PM IST

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution rejecting the Kasturirangan report on the conservation of the Western Ghats in its present form. ... read..

Real11 gaming app under scanner: Delhi Police Special Cell files FIR in ?4.34 cr cyber fraud case

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 6:00:11 PM IST

The Delhi Police Special Cell registered a First Information Report (FIR) against online fantasy sports platform Real11 Fantasy Sports LLP and its top officials following allegations of large-scale cyber and financial fraud exceeding ?4.34 crore. ... read..

MP: BJP MLA Usha Thakur defends Vijayvargiyas remark over woman councillor; Congress Sajjan Singh Verma criticises

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 6:00:07 PM IST

BJP MLA Usha Thakur and Congress leader Sajjan Singh Verma have reacted to remarks made by Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about a woman councillor and BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharmas statement regarding Muslim men attending Garba celebrations. ... read..

Bihar CM reviews 'Bihar Gati' projects; directs launch of Gaya IMC by mid-October

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 5:01:14 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting at the 'Sankalp' auditorium to assess the progress of mega infrastructure and welfare projects valued at over Rs 100 crore under the 'Bihar Gati' initiative, along with o ... read..

BJP will once again form govt in UP with massive majority in 2027: Nitin Nabin

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 5:01:00 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday said the party will once again form the government in Uttar Pradesh with a massive majority in the forthcoming 2027 State Assembly elections, asserting that the publics participation alon ... read..

ED raids 26 places in Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab in money laundering case linked to Tirupati Infraprojects Pvt Ltd

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 5:00:53 PM IST

Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted search and survey operations at 26 premises across Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab in connection with a money laundering case relating to Tirupati Infraprojects Pvt Ltd, officials said. ... read..

"Don't politicise tragedy": IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni seeks fair probe into student suicide, defends Prof Doolla

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 5:00:50 PM IST

Expressing deep anguish over the tragic death by suicide of student Sahil Ravindra Wakode at IIT Bombay, alumnus and socio-political activist Sudheendra Kulkarni on Tuesday called for a thorough and impartial inquiry into the incident, while strongly ques ... read..

173 IIT students died by suicide in 20 years, 70% of deaths recorded in last decade: Alumni group

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | September 22, 2026 5:00:44 PM IST

As many as 173 students of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) died by suicide or unnatural death over the last two decades, with around 70 per cent of the deaths recorded in the last 10 years, according to an IIT alumni group. ... read..

TGHRC seeks report on alleged assault of woman by Police Home Guard near Hafeezpet railway station

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 5:00:40 PM IST

The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC), headed by Justice Shameem Akther, Chairperson, has taken cognizance of an online complaint filed by Sreshta, alleging that a policeman assaulted a woman and dragged her by her hair near Hafeezpet Railway Stat ... read..

North East Delhi riots 2020 case:Court grants 7 days interim bail to Sharjeel Imam to attend marriage of cousins

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 5:00:37 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma court on Tuesday granted interim bail to Sharjeel Imam to attend his cousin brothers' marriage from October 4 to October 10. He sought interim bail to attend the marriage function of his two cousins in New Delhi and Bihar. ... read..

MP: Ayurveda interns demand stipend hike, seek parity with MBBS interns; warn of OPD services shutdown

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 4:30:31 PM IST

Days after MBBS intern doctors staged a protest regarding stipend hike, Ayurveda intern doctors in Madhya Pradesh have also demanded an increase in their monthly stipend, seeking parity with the amount being paid to MBBS interns and have warned of an agit ... read..

InGovern note looks at broader questions raised by fortis audit order; Fortis now before Supreme Court

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 4:30:28 PM IST

Proxy advisory firm InGovern has warned that the reasoning behind the Delhi High Court's forensic-audit order against Fortis Healthcare, if it stands, could expose any listed company in India to enforcement proceedings arising from the personal debts of i ... read..

Cauvery dispute: SC declines fresh plea seeking 70 TMC water reallocation to Karnataka

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 4:00:07 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a fresh plea seeking re-allocation of Cauvery River water between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, observing that the two States are already contesting the dispute before the court. ... read..

Delhi HC detects fabricated Court order in property dispute, orders probe by Registrar General, Police Commissioner

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 3:30:21 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has flagged what appears to be tampering with one of its own judicial orders, surfacing during the hearing of a property dispute, and has directed that the matter be probed by the competent authorities. ... read..

KPSC scam: Suspended IAS officer Gangwar remanded to 6-day ED custody

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 3:30:17 PM IST

A special court in Bengaluru on Monday remanded suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar to six days of Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) rec ... read..

"Done nothing wrong": CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Riyas claims innocence as Keralam govt orders inquiry in CMRL alleged money laundering case

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 3:30:16 PM IST

CPI(M) MLA PA Muhammad Riyas on Tuesday refuted allegations of wrongdoing in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) alleged pay-off case, asserting that he has nothing to be afraid of. ... read..

Karnataka Governor asks govt to reconsider order limiting 'Vande Mataram' to two stanzas

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 3:30:13 PM IST

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has advised the state government to reconsider its Government Order dated September 8, 2026, which prescribes that the National Song "Vande Mataram" shall ordinarily be sung only to the extent of its first two stanza ... read..

"Rakshas Raj": RJD MP Sudhakar Singh slams state govt over Jamui assault incident

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 3:30:06 PM IST

Attacking the state administration, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh on Tuesday over the recent viral assault incident in Bihar's Jamui, alleged that criminals are operating under political patronage, claiming that an atmosphere of impunity ha ... read..

CM Dhami directs time-bound disposal of pending SC/ST atrocity cases in Uttarakhand

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 22, 2026 3:30:04 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the State-Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee constituted for the effective implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 198 ... read..

Keralam: Body of missing woman recovered in Nilambur, all six flash flood victims found

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 3:29:58 PM IST

The body of 26-year-old Sajitha, who was swept away in a flash flood in the Kottappuzha River at Pookkottumpadam in Keralam's Nilambur, was recovered on Tuesday, taking the number of recovered bodies in the incident to six. ... read..

Karnataka: BJP MLA Bharat Shetty demands white paper, alleges mounting liabilities and pending bills

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 3:00:25 PM IST

Karnataka BJP MLA Dr Bharat Shetty on Tuesday demanded that the Karnataka state government issue a white paper on its financial position, alleging that the state was facing mounting liabilities, pending bills and difficulties in meeting financial commitme ... read..

Police arrest young man for assaulting, harassing schoolgirl in MPs Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 3:00:22 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh police have arrested a 20-year-old young man for allegedly harassing and assaulting a schoolgirl in Gwalior district, an official said on Tuesday. ... read..

Maharashtra Congress delegation meets state Chief Electoral Officer over SIR issues

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 3:00:20 PM IST

A Maharashtra Congress delegation led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Harshvardhan Sapkal met the Chief Electoral Officer of Maharashtra and discussed issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ... read..

Gujarat Police launches mega drive against vehicles without number plates and those with fancy number plates

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 22, 2026 3:00:14 PM IST

With the objective of ensuring road safety in the state and enforcing strict compliance with traffic rules, a special statewide drive against vehicles without number plates, tampered number plates or improper number plates has been launched under the guid ... read..

"Keralam govt to conduct inquiry in CMRL money laundering case": Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 3:00:12 PM IST

Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday said that the State government will conduct an enquiry into the Hawala allegations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Leader of Opposition in Keralam (LoP) Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T Veena ... read..

MP K C Venugopal flags Ayushman Bharat gaps, MSME lending concerns and SC/ST scholarship delays

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 22, 2026 3:00:10 PM IST

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) and MP K C Venugopal on Tuesday said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) discussed three key issues concerning Rajasthan, including alleged shortcomings in the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, lending ... read..

Amit Shah inaugurates 3rd Anti-Narcotics Task Force conference; focus on 2026-29 narcotics targets

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:31:03 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) heads of states and Union Territories here in the national capital, with a focus on achieving the targets envisaged in the Vision Document ... read..

Delhi HC reserves order on Jhunjhunwala's bail plea in RHFL, RCFL money laundering case

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:30:58 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday reserved the order on the bail plea of Amitabh Jhunjhunwala after hearing the submissions of senior counsel appearing for him and the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Jhunjhunwala is seeking bail in view of his medical conditi ... read..

"KPSC itself needs to be closed, safeguarding future of youth is foremost priority": Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 2:30:52 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday stated that the state government is legally exploring the possibility of shutting down the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) following widespread irregularities, while also questioning the High Co ... read..

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates 317-Bed UNM Transitional Hospital in Vyara

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 22, 2026 2:30:47 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 317-bed state-of-the-art Transitional Hospital in Vyara, the headquarters of tribal Tapi district. In addition, he laid the foundation stone for the new 800-bed hospital being developed as part of t ... read..

J-K Assembly: BJP MLAs stage walkout from assembly; party raise NHM employees issues and unfulfilled job promises

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 22, 2026 2:30:37 PM IST

BJP MLAs staged a walkout from the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Tuesday, with BJP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia saying the party raised the issue of National Health Mission (NHM) employees and unfulfilled job promises. ... read..

"Theft of democracy": BJP's Pradeep Bhandari targets Sonia Gandhi over 1980 electoral roll entry

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:30:35 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson & National Media Co-Convener Pradeep Bhandari, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for consistently talking about "vote theft," while herself being involved in the "the ... read..

VP Radhakrishnan calls for judicious water use, integrated management; lauds interstate MoUs on water sharing

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:30:29 PM IST

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday called for judicious use of water and an integrated approach to water management, stressing the need to meet requirements with the smallest possible quantum of water. ... read..

Cabinet sub-committee formed in Maharashtra to monitor drought situation weekly: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 2:30:13 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday announced that the State government has initiated immediate drought-relief measures by forming a cabinet sub-committee to monitor the situation on a weekly basis. ... read..

Arunachal's Tawang identifies 7 high-risk glacial lakes, launches GLOF awareness drive

Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 2:30:09 PM IST

At least seven high-risk glacial lakes have been identified in the Mago area of Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, posing a major Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risk to communities living downstream. ... read..

"IIT Bombay incident needs thorough probe": NCP-SP's Clyde Crasto seeks action against those at fault

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 2:00:51 PM IST

NCP-SP leader Clyde Crasto on Tuesday called for a thorough investigation into the death by suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode and said action should be taken against anyone found responsible, amid allegations by the student's family agai ... read..

Delhi SIR: SC questions basis of logical discrepancy notices, seeks ECI response to pleas against voter verification process

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:00:47 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the basis on which persons are being issued notices under the logical discrepancies category during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in De ... read..

"Jungle Raj prevails in Bihar": Congress' Rakesh Sinha demands Samrat Choudhary's resignation over Jamui incident

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | September 22, 2026 2:00:40 PM IST

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Tuesday attacked the Bihar government over the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male companion in Jamui, calling the incident heinous and alleging that Jungle Raj prevails in the state under Chief Minister Sam ... read..

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC asks UP to appoint senior prosecutor; seeks sealed-cover HC report on trial judges handling of case

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 2:00:37 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a request for the appointment of a senior public prosecutor with greater experience to conduct the trial arising from the 2021 violence in which eight people were killed, and so ... read..

'No point in talking about big schemes if women are not safe': Priyanka Gandhi on Jamui case

Wayanad (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 2:00:35 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed concern over the alleged harassment of two minors in Bihar's Jamui, saying that crimes against women were increasing and that governments must ensure their safety in public spaces. ... read..

SC seeks Centres reply to plea against mandate to sing all 6 Vande Mataram stanzas at public gatherings

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 1:31:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Centres response to a plea challenging the mandate requiring all six stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung at public gatherings. ... read..

IIT Bombay student backs action against cheating, questions caste discrimination claims amid protests over suicide

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 1:30:58 PM IST

Amid ongoing protests at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay following the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, a student said that while cheating was wrong, the allegations against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla were "completely baseles ... read..

Puri Jagannath Temple witnesses devotee rush for Parivartini Ekadashi rituals

Puri (Odisha) | September 22, 2026 1:30:51 PM IST

A large number of devotees gathered at the historic Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri on Tuesday to offer prayers and take part in rituals marking Parshva Parivartana Bada Ekadashi, an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. ... read..

BRS working president KTR holds Revanth Reddy govt responsible for infant deaths in RIMS Adilabad fire incident

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 1:30:43 PM IST

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Tuesday held the Congress government responsible for the deaths of three infants in an electrical short-circuit accident at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad and demanded immediate medical care for the 23 other infants injured ... read..

YS Jagan Reddy to take attack on YSRCP protest to Governor

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 1:30:41 PM IST

Former Andra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to meet the Governor and explain the attack carried out by TDP groups on the partys peaceful rallies demanding a CBI inquiry into the DSC recruitment irregulariti ... read..

Bihar: Main accused in Jamui's minor girl harassment case shot in the leg during police encounter

Jamui (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 1:30:37 PM IST

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male companion in Bihar's Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter in the Town Police Station area on Tuesday, according to police sources. ... read..

"Necessary to preserve legacy of 'Tata Group'": Sharad Pawar raises concerns over Tata Sons governance, calls for respecting Tata Trusts' role

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 1:30:32 PM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday called for safeguarding the institutional heritage and philanthropic governance model of the Tata Group, expressing concerns over recent board-level decisions at Tata Sons and emphasising that ... read..

Delhi: Safdarjung Hospital hosts Indias first robotic cardiac surgery workshop

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 1:30:30 PM IST

Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital hosted the first workshop in India dedicated specifically to robotic cardiac surgery, bringing together cardiac surgeons for live surgical demonstrations and hands-on training in advanced rob ... read..

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor gets high-speed movable crossings

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 1:01:17 PM IST

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is introducing turnouts equipped with movable crossings, also known as swing-nose crossings, for the first time on the Indian railway network, a technology designed to support safe and reliable train o ... read..

Punjab Police denies advisory asking cops to avoid uniform while commuting, calls messages fake

Chandigarh | September 22, 2026 1:01:07 PM IST

Punjab Police on Tuesday denied issuing any advisory directing its personnel to avoid wearing uniforms while commuting; meanwhile, Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue and questioned the state governments handli ... read..

"Govt is silent Spectator": Congress' Meghachandra Singh condemns Liangmai youth's killing in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur) | September 22, 2026 1:01:04 PM IST

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Tuesday condemned the recent killing of a 17-year-old Liangmai Naga youth, accusing the central government's political leadership of enabling violence and operating as "silent spectator ... read..

"Stop misuse of SC/ST Act": IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni demands withdrawal of case against Prof Doolla

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 1:01:00 PM IST

Socio-political activist and columnist Sudheendra Kulkarni, an alumnus of IIT Bombay, on Tuesday called for an impartial investigation into the death by suicide of student Sahil Ravindra Wakode and extended solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, ... read..

"Identified biodiversity hotspot": Congress' AS Ponnanna says unanimity in Karnataka against Kasturirangan report; demands fresh ground study

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 1:00:57 PM IST

Legal Advisor to the Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLA AS Ponnanna on Tuesday stated that there is complete unanimity across party lines in opposing the Kasturirangan Committee report on the Western Ghats, emphasising that environmental conservati ... read..

Delhi: Two absconding accused arrested in Kalkaji minor gang-rape case

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 1:00:43 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested two absconding accused in connection with the alleged gang rape of a minor near Kalkaji Temple, officials said on Tuesday. ... read..

"Nominate your state's tourist destination": Ashwini Vaishnaw on taking National Film Awards across India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 22, 2026 12:30:37 PM IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the National Film Awards should be taken to prominent tourist destinations across the country, as he highlighted the significance of hosting the prestigious ceremony at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Kevadi ... read..

"An incident can trigger broader frustrations": IIT Bombay Faculty Forum chief on student protests over suicide

By Ranjeet Singh Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 12:00:44 PM IST

IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Professor Rajkumar S Pant on Tuesday said students could protest for various reasons and that the incident involving the death by suicide of student Sahil Ravindra Wakode could have become a trigger for broader frustrati ... read..

"They are anti-farmers": Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao detained en route to Jurala Project

Mahabubnagar (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 12:00:41 PM IST

High drama unfolded at Jadcherla in Mahabubnagar district on Tuesday after the Telangana police took state BJP leader N Ramchander Rao and other party leaders into preventive custody while they were heading to the Jurala Project to meet farmers. ... read..

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives at Wayanad Collectorate, attends DISHA meeting

Kalpetta (Keralam) | September 22, 2026 12:00:39 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday arrived at the Wayanad District Collectorate in Kalpetta and began attending the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting. ... read..

Rajasthan: Khatushyamji Municipal Council Chairperson elections postponed after Congress candidate fails to show up

Sikar (Rajasthan) | September 22, 2026 12:00:37 PM IST

The election for the Municipal Council Chairperson post in the pilgrimage town of Khatushyamji was indefinitely postponed on Monday when Congress candidate and councillor from Ward No. 10, Lakshmi Devi, failed to show up at the polling booth, Khatushyamji ... read..

Myanmar training camp case: US national Matthew VanDyke seeks permission to travel back home

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 12:30:24 PM IST

US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, an alleged accused in the Myanmar training camp case, has moved an application before a Delhi court seeking permission to travel to the United States to meet his family. ... read..

ECI announces Rajya Sabha polls for UP, Uttarakhand, WB; MLC elections in four states

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 12:00:32 PM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced the schedule for biennial elections and a bye-election to the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal, along with biennial elections to the Legislative ... read..

J-K Assembly: BJP MLA Slathia says session should focus on peoples issues

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 22, 2026 12:00:28 PM IST

On the second day of the Autumn Session of the assembly, Jammu and Kashmir BJP MLA Surjeet Singh Slathia said the Assembly should focus on issues concerning the people, including those related to NRHM workers, daily wagers, casual labourers and other work ... read..

Tamil Nadu Endowment Minister S Ramesh attacks former Minister Sekar Babu over VIP darshan remarks

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | September 22, 2026 12:00:24 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister S Ramesh on Tuesday hit out at former HR&CE Minister P K Sekar Babu over his remarks concerning temple administration and VIP darshan, questioning whether the former minister ha ... read..

"What kind of governance is this?": Congress' Udit Raj slams Bihar govt over Jamui incident

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 12:00:17 PM IST

Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday attacked the Bihar government over the alleged harassment and molestation of a minor girl in Jamui, saying the incident reflected the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. ... read..

"No complaint by Sahil to SC cell," IIT Bombay Faculty forum President backs Prof Dolla, says he followed procedure

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 11:30:59 AM IST

IIT Bombay Faculty Forum president Professor Dr Rajkumar S Pant on Tuesday backed Professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid the investigation into the death by suicide of student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, saying Doolla acted as per institutional rules after seeing ... read..

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma backs SIR process, says EC working in transparent, fair manner

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:57 AM IST

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday backed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, saying the Election Commission is working in a transparent and fair manner and giving voters an opportunity to respond to notices issued over discrepancies in the ... read..

"If you believe, it's possible!": Pawan Khera takes dig at AAP govt over Punjab Police's 'no-uniform' transit advisory

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:51 AM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab after the state police issued an internal security advisory directing police personnel not to wear their uniforms while commuting to and from ... read..

"Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft captured not 70, but 105 times": Jairam Ramesh flags Sept 25 deadline for SIT chargesheet

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:48 AM IST

Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday cited reports from some daily newspapers, claiming that instances of donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple were captured on temple CCTV cameras not just 70 times, but at least 105 times. ... read..

Karnataka: Lokayukta raids in Mandya, Kalaburagi over alleged disproportionate assets cases

Mandya (Karnataka) | September 22, 2026 11:30:43 AM IST

The Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday conducted raids at the premises of a GESCOM Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in Kalaburagi and the properties of a retired hostel superintendent in Mandya in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets cases. ... read..

'Law will prevail, criminals will face action': Rajbhar on Jamui minor harassment case

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 11:30:41 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh minister Om Prakash Rajbhar, reacting to the alleged harassment of two minors in Bihar's Jamui, on Tuesday said that the rule of law prevails and those committing crimes will face action, while rejecting the description of the Bihar governme ... read..

NCERT announces availability of two more Class 9 textbooks amid criticism over delay

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:30:32 AM IST

Amid growing criticism over delays in making new textbooks available months into the academic session, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has announced two more Class 9 textbooks. ... read..

"Apology unacceptable": LS MP Chandrashekhar Azad slams IIT Bombay over retracted statement in student death case

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:01:33 AM IST

Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and Lok Sabha MP Chandra Shekhar Azad on Tuesday rebuffed the formal apology issued by IIT Bombay regarding its initial statement in the alleged suicide of second-year student Sahil Wakoda, stating that the apology was ... read..

"Accused linked to BJP": Pappu Yadav attacks Bihar govt over Jamui viral assault incident

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:01:24 AM IST

Independent MP Pappu Yadav on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bihar government over a viral video showing a young boy being assaulted and a girl being molested in Jamui, alleging that the administration is covering up the accused's links to the Bha ... read..

Bihar BJP chief Saraogi condemns Jamui minor harassment, says main accused to be arrested soon

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 11:01:23 AM IST

Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi on Tuesday condemned the alleged harassment of minors in Jamui, highlighting the police action following the emergence of a video of the incident. ... read..

Delhi Police register POCSO case over alleged gang-rape of minor near Kalkaji Temple

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 11:01:16 AM IST

Delhi Police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor by three persons near Kalkaji Mandir, ... read..

Maharashtra FDA seizes adulterated food worth over Rs 1.36 cr, suspends 12 licences after statewide festive crackdown

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 10:30:33 AM IST

In a massive statewide crackdown ahead of the upcoming festival season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Government of Maharashtra, seized and destroyed suspected adulterated, substandard, and unhygienic food items worth over Rs 1.36 crore during s ... read..

"Dig up Muslim or Yadav angle": Tejashwi Yadav takes jibe at Bihar CM, alleges bid to fabricate caste angle in Jamui case

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 10:30:20 AM IST

RJD leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Tuesday took a dig at Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary over the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male companion in Jamui, using a sarcastic exchange between the Chief Minister and police ... read..

IIT Bombay suicide: IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla, flags mob-driven behaviour

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 10:30:18 AM IST

The IIT Delhi Faculty Forum has extended support to IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who has been named in an FIR following the death by suicide of 20-year-old BTech student Sahil Wakode, and raised concerns over what it described as mob-driven ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches expanded Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme, distributes food to students

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 22, 2026 10:01:05 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday launched the expanded Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Free Breakfast Scheme at the Government Middle School in Gandhi Gramam, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai, and was seen distributing food to students. ... read..

MoCA to sign MoUs with 22 states for next phase of UDAN

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 10:01:02 AM IST

The Ministry of Civil Aviation will sign MoUs with 22 states on Tuesday for the next phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN, marking the launch of the Challenge Mode and a new Routes Bidding Round aimed at expanding regional air connectivity. ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: Transport Inspector found murdered in Bhopal, accused dies by suicide

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 10:00:59 AM IST

A Transport Inspector posted in Datia was allegedly murdered in Bhopal, while the accused later died by suicide a short distance from the crime scene, police said on Monday. ... read..

Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy, TRS's KT Rama Rao condole death of 2 infants in fire at Adilabad RIMS

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 10:00:55 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday expressed grief over the deaths of two infants in a fire that broke out at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of RIMS Hospital in Adilabad. ... read..

Crime Branch scans CCTV footage from exam hall to hostel in IIT Bombay student death case

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 10:00:52 AM IST

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is scrutinising CCTV footage covering the examination hall, campus and hostel in connection with the death by suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, with the footage emerging as a key part of the ongoing invest ... read..

"Positive feedback will be received": Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs meeting with PM Modi

Nagpur (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 10:00:50 AM IST

Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday praised the decision of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) MPs to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in view of the drought situation in the State, emphasising that holding talks with him will definitely yield ... read..

Myanmar training camp case: US national Matthew Van Dyke pays Rs 5.5 lakh to compound foreigners act offences; discharge plea likely soon

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 10:00:48 AM IST

US national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke has paid Rs 5.5 lakh towards compounding charges before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in connection with offences under Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, sources said. ... read..

Central Drugs Laboratories flags 220 drug samples as NSQ in August; one spurious drug identified in Delhi

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 10:00:41 AM IST

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has identified 220 drug samples as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) during routine regulatory surveillance in August 2026, including 29 samples identified by Central Drugs Laboratories and 191 by State ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Rape accused injured after exchange of fire with police in Sitapur

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 10:00:40 AM IST

An accused in a case registered over the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl was injured in police firing after he allegedly opened fire at a police team during an arrest attempt in Sitapur on Tuesday, police said. ... read..

Allahabad HC orders formation of 2 committees to probe into caste-based discrimination allegations at Prayagraj NLU

Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 9:31:21 AM IST

Taking cognisance of serious allegations of caste discrimination at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj, the Allahabad High Court has ordered the constitution of two separate committees to probe the charges and re-evaluate a student's an ... read..

Telangana: Newborn dies in fire at Adilabad RIMS Hospital; 28 children rescued

Adilabad (Telangana) | September 22, 2026 9:31:18 AM IST

A five-day-old newborn died after a fire broke out at RIMS Hospital in Adilabad late Monday night, while 28 children admitted to a ward were safely rescued and evacuated, fire officials said. ... read..

Poster showing Lord Hanuman blessing Akhilesh Yadav with 'Vijay Bhav 2027' seen outside SP office

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 22, 2026 9:31:14 AM IST

A poster showing Lord Hanuman blessing Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, who is depicted sitting before the deity with folded hands, surfaced outside the party office in Lucknow on Tuesday, a day after a series of posters targeting the former Utt ... read..

Air India Express cancels Delhi-Patna flights from Sept 24-30; cites operational reasons

Patna (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 9:31:04 AM IST

Air India Express flights IX1346 and IX1348 operating on the Delhi-Patna-Delhi route have been cancelled from September 24 to 30 due to operational reasons, the airline said. ... read..

Bihar: Young man murdered near airport in Chhapra; SSP says case to be solved soon

Chhapra (Bihar) | September 22, 2026 9:31:02 AM IST

A young man was allegedly murdered with a cement-bonded brick near the airport premises adjacent to the Police Lines in Chhapras Town Police Station area, with police questioning a companion who was present with him at the time of the incident, Saran SSP ... read..

Gujarat: One dead, several injured after car hits pedestrians in Sabarkantha

Sabarkantha (Gujarat) | September 22, 2026 9:30:59 AM IST

One person was killed, and seven to eight others were injured after a vehicle hit a group of pedestrians near Daulatgarh village in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district, police said on Monday. ... read..

IIT Bombay steps up security as tensions mount over Sahil Wakode's death

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 22, 2026 9:30:57 AM IST

Security has been beefed up at the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on Tuesday amid tensions on the campus following the death by suicide of second-year BTech student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, with protests by students and a counter-protest by faculty members over ... read..

Minor girl allegedly gang-raped near Delhis Kalkaji Temple; one accused held after brief exchange of fire

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 9:00:55 AM IST

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in a forested park area behind Delhi's Kalkaji Temple, with the accused allegedly claiming to be police personnel, according to a complaint registered in connection with the incident. ... read..

Air Marshal Shiv Kumar flags off final leg of IAF's Kanyakumari-Kargil bicycle expedition

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 9:00:54 AM IST

Air Marshal Shiv Kumar on Tuesday flagged off the final leg of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Kanyakumari-to-Kargil bicycle expedition at the National War Memorial in New Delhi, marking the continuation of a 4,535-km journey undertaken to promote national i ... read..

NDMC Council clears 28 agendas, approves EV-only procurement, water bill amnesty, 50-bed Ayush hospital

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 9:00:47 AM IST

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Monday passed 28 agendas, including a one-time amnesty scheme on late payment surcharge on pending water bills, procurement of electric vehicles for all new vehicles and in-principle approval for a 50-bedded Ayush ... read..

"Student suicides outnumber farmer suicides": NCP SP's Anish Gawande slams IIT Bombay in Sahil Wakode death row

New Delhi | September 22, 2026 9:31:16 AM IST

NCP SP leader Anish Gawande cited grim statistics regarding student suicides across the country, following the alleged suicide of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, saying that the death by suicide cases have now outnumbered farmer suicides. ... read..

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