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Uttar Pradesh: 3 killed, 2 injured after car overturns following divider collision in Agra's Dauki

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 1:01:07 PM IST

Three people were killed and two others injured after a car travelling from Delhi to Ballia lost control and overturned after hitting a divider in Uttar Pradesh's Agra district on Saturday morning, police said. ... read..

"EC lost its credibility": Pinarayi Vijayan says CEC turning "personal views into decisions", warns protests will intensify

Alappuzha (Keralam) | September 26, 2026 1:01:04 PM IST

Leader of Opposition in Keralam Assembly Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday alleged that the Election Commission has lost its credibility amid the ongoing row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying protests against the poll body wo ... read..

India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant 2026' underway in Uttarakhand

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | September 26, 2026 1:01:02 PM IST

The 18th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026 is being held from September 21 to October 3, 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Pithoragarh, with troops of the Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces undertaking ... read..

Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat appears before ED following raids on PA in 2016 recruitment exam case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 26, 2026 1:01:00 PM IST

Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Dehradun on Saturday after being summoned by the agency in connection with alleged irregularities in a 2016 state recruitment exam. ... read..

Snowfall begins in higher reaches of Uttarakhand's Chamoli amid rainfall

Chamoli (Uttarakhand) | September 26, 2026 1:00:58 PM IST

Intermittent rainfall has been reported in several parts of Chamoli district, while snowfall has started in higher-altitude areas, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

"They have to spell it": Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy calls on EC to publicly clarify facts behind reported differences

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 26, 2026 1:00:55 PM IST

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday said the Election Commission of India (ECI) must come forward and clarify reports of differences among its members amid the ongoing controversy over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. ... read..

"Vote theft is theft of democracy": Congress' Rakesh Sinha backs SC plea seeking SIT probe against CEC amid SIR row

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 12:30:57 PM IST

Congress leader Rakesh Sinha on Saturday said a plea seeking a probe against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the electoral process was filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that the issue was not limited to "v ... read..

Flood crisis hits Odisha's Mayurbhanj: 20 blocks affected, over 10,000 relocated

Mayurbhanj (Odisha) | September 26, 2026 12:30:54 PM IST

Heavy monsoon rains and rising river levels have triggered severe flooding across Odishas Mayurbhanj district, leaving scores of villages underwater, disrupting key transit routes, and forcing thousands from their homes. ... read..

Brij Bhushan acquittal appeal hearing adjourned to September 28 as judge attends judicial training

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 12:30:52 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the sexual hara ... read..

Two youths die during Ganesh idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa

Khandwa (Madhya Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 12:30:48 PM IST

At least two youths died due to drowning during Ganesh idol immersion in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district. ... read..

Punjab: Protest at Chitkara University over unverified claims of two girls missing

Patiala (Punjab) | September 26, 2026 12:30:44 PM IST

Students at Chitkara University in Banur staged a protest late Friday night following claims that two female students were missing from the university campus, prompting police to take cognisance of the matter and initiate verification. ... read..

"DMK, AIADMK will lose their deposits in this by-election: Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad on Tamil Nadu By-Election

Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 12:30:42 PM IST

Congress MP MK Vishnu Prasad on Saturday predicted the defeat of the DMK and AIADMK in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly by-election, claiming that both parties will lose their deposits in this contest. ... read..

Congress leaders Rahul, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on birth anniversary at AICC office

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 12:30:41 PM IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) office at 24 Akbar Road in New Delhi. ... read..

Bail denied to man accused of forcibly pouring acid-like substance into wifes mouth

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 12:30:39 PM IST

The Rohini Court has rejected the third bail plea of a man accused of forcibly administering an acid-like substance into the mouth of his own wife, noting the gravity of the allegations and his previous conduct of jumping interim bail. ... read..

Laying groundwork to explain their future defeats: BJPs Ram Kadam hits back at opposition over SIR row

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 26, 2026 12:30:35 PM IST

BJP leader Ram Kadam on Saturday hit back at the Opposition over its criticism of the Election Commission of India amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying allegations against the poll body m ... read..

Delhi: Speeding i20 hits auto, rickshaw near Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station; one killed

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 11:30:53 AM IST

One person was killed and another seriously injured after a speeding white-coloured i20 car allegedly hit an auto-rickshaw and a rickshaw near Sukhdev Vihar Metro Station in South-East Delhi on Saturday, police said. ... read..

Heavy rain triggers flood-like situation in Chhattisgarh; Kharun River swells, roads submerged in Raipur-Durg

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | September 26, 2026 11:30:51 AM IST

Continuous rainfall over the past 24 hours has led to flood-like conditions in several parts of Chhattisgarh, with rising water levels of the Kharun River causing waterlogging in villages across Raipur and Durg districts. ... read..

BJP defends MMDR act amid opposition protests, cites Justice M.B. Shah Commission's mining report

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | September 26, 2026 11:30:48 AM IST

BJP leader Peeyush Mohanty defended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act amid ongoing opposition protests in Odisha, alleging that the previous BJD government under Naveen Patnaik had failed to act despite being aware of a massiv ... read..

BJP President Nitin Nabin to undertake two-day West Bengal visit on September 27-28

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 11:30:46 AM IST

BJP National President Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day visit to West Bengal on September 27 and 28, during which he will participate in a series of organisational programmes and meetings. ... read..

"Kala Pani is appropriate punishment:" Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat demands punishment for CEC amid SIR row

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 11:30:44 AM IST

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat on Saturday demanded punishment for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid an ongoing political row over the SIR exercise, declaring that "Kala Pani" is the appropriate punishment for Kumar based on the magnitude of his ... read..

Chennai: Man held for raping teen after befriending her on Instagram

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 11:30:37 AM IST

A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl after befriending her on Instagram and taking her to a deserted area near Somangalam on the outskirts of Chennai, police said. ... read..

UDID card prevails for disability benefits in NEET-UG 2026: Delhi HC

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 11:30:35 AM IST

The Delhi High Court has held that a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card takes precedence in determining a candidates eligibility under the PwBD category in NEET-UG admissions for disability benefits. ... read..

"His landmark economic reforms transformed Indias growth trajectory:" Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge pays tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 11:01:09 AM IST

Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday paid tribute to economist and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary, remembering him as a visionary statesman whose economic reforms transformed India's growth trajectory. ... read..

"Without facts or official statement": BJP's Anurag Thakur dismisses oppositions criticism of CEC

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 11:01:03 AM IST

BJP leader Anurag Thakur on Saturday defended Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar amid the ongoing controversy over the functioning of the Election Commission, alleging that the Opposition was making accusations and searching for excuses after ... read..

Hyderabad Police appeals to residents to postpone travel amid Ganesh immersion rush

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 26, 2026 11:01:02 AM IST

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Saturday appealed to city residents to avoid main roads and postpone non-essential travel in view of the ongoing Ganesh immersion processions. ... read..

"Give him one more chance to reform": Jamui accuseds mother alleges police staged encounter

Jamui (Bihar) | September 26, 2026 11:00:58 AM IST

The mother of the main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl and her male companion in Bihar's Jamui has alleged that police staged the encounter in which her son was shot in the leg, and urged the government to give him one more chance to re ... read..

Uttarakhand on alert as Meterological Department warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall across most districts

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 26, 2026 10:30:51 AM IST

The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall across most districts of Uttarakhand on September 26 and 27, prompting the state government to urge people to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel. ... read..

Health Secretary Punya Srivastava reaffirms global pandemic preparedness commitment at UN meet in New York

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 10:30:47 AM IST

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reaffirmed the nations commitment to strengthening global health security through international cooperation while representing India at the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Res ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Sivakasi firecracker units ramp up production ahead of Diwali amid labour shortage

Sivakasi (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 10:30:46 AM IST

Firecracker units in Tamil Nadus Sivakasi have stepped up operations ahead of Diwali to meet rising orders from across the country. ... read..

Joint counter terrorist mock exercise conducted at Delhi airport

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 10:30:44 AM IST

A Joint Counter Terrorist Mock Exercise was conducted at Delhi airport to validate real-time crisis response, strengthen inter-agency coordination and enhance operational preparedness to effectively respond to emerging threats at the airport. ... read..

Coimbatore: TVK office-bearers booked for allegedly threatening doctors at Valparai hospital

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 10:30:42 AM IST

Coimbatore Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation against Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) office-bearers who allegedly threatened doctors at the Valparai Government Hospital, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Meghalaya Assembly delegation discovers Graves of three more Garo World War I labourers in Malta

Shillong (Meghalaya) | September 26, 2026 10:00:42 AM IST

A delegation of legislators and officials from Meghalaya, led by Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma, visited the Pieta Military Cemetery in Malta and discovered the graves of three additional Garo men who served with the 69th Garo Labour Company during the ... read..

Kharge, Rajnath Singh, Gadkari pay tribute to Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on birth anniversary, recall his role in social reform

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 10:00:41 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday paid tribute to social reformer and educator Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar on his birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to women's educ ... read..

Flood-like situation in Odishas Banpur after heavy rainfall, roads submerged

Khordha (Odisha) | September 26, 2026 10:00:39 AM IST

A flood-like situation has emerged in Banpur of Khordha district of Odisha following heavy rainfall, with floodwater entering residential areas and disrupting normal life. ... read..

Karnataka: Heavy security deployed in Shivamogga for Hindu Mahasabha Ganapati immersion procession

Shivamogga (Karnataka) | September 26, 2026 10:00:37 AM IST

The immersion procession of the Hindu Mahasabha's Lord Ganapati is underway in Shivamogga, where the police department has deployed heavy security and has taken precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident and ensure the peaceful conduct of th ... read..

Delhi Transport Dept gets international honour for Helmet Wearing-Consequences road safety campaign

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 10:00:34 AM IST

The Delhi Transport Department has been honoured with an Honourable Mention at the World Safety 2026 Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa, for its road safety campaign Helmet WearingConsequences. ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Former Naxalite commander finds new life through rehabilitation scheme in Balrampur

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh) | September 26, 2026 10:00:32 AM IST

Former Naxal commander Sitaram Sonwani, who surrendered before Balrampur Police in February 2021, is now living with his family in a pucca house constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana as part of the government's rehabilitation efforts. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh accuses EC of "illegal, unconstitutional" Form 6 changes, alleges hurdles for first-time Gen Z voters

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 10:00:30 AM IST

Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Saturday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of making changes to the voter registration process that allegedly created hurdles for first-time voters, and demanded accountability from Chief Election Commissio ... read..

SP had claimed voter list rigging all along; strict action should be taken against officials: Dimple Yadav on SIR row

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 10:00:27 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav alleged that her party had been raising concerns over alleged irregularities in voter lists and said strict action should be taken against officials responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. ... read..

Arunachal Governor, GOC 101 area discuss civil-military coordination, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 10:00:25 AM IST

General Officer Commanding (GOC) 101 Area, Lt Gen Mohit Waghwa, called on Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, and discussed issues related to logistics support, civil-military coordination and humanitarian assistance and ... read..

Families shift to safer locations as landslide damages over 32 houses, govt quarters in Sikkim's Rimbi

Rimbi (Sikkim) | September 26, 2026 10:00:24 AM IST

Several families have been forced to leave their homes and move to safer locations and a designated relief camp after incessant heavy rainfall triggered a major landslide in Rimbi village under the Yuksom-Tashiding constituency of Gyalshing district, dama ... read..

Two Bangladeshi nationals apprehended at Guwahati railway station, fake Aadhaar cards recovered

Guwahati (Assam) | September 26, 2026 9:30:37 AM IST

Two Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended at Paltan Bazar Railway Station in Guwahati following a tip-off, Guwahati Police said on Saturday. ... read..

Delhi SIR: ECI announces special camps on Sept 27 to enrol left-out eligible electors; 1.21 lakh Form-6 applications received

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 9:30:31 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a fresh round of special camps across Delhi on September 27 to facilitate the enrolment of eligible citizens left out of the draft electoral roll under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). ... read..

Ladakh festival begins today; to showcase Shillong Chamber Choir, Andaman Troupe and North Zone Fusion Concert

Leh (Ladakh) | September 26, 2026 9:30:29 AM IST

The 3-day annual Ladakh Festival 2026 begins today, Saturday, 26th September, with an expanded cultural component, featuring selected troupes from across the country, Secretary (Tourism and Culture) Sanjit Rodrigues said. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Former panchayat president hacked to death near TASMAC outlet in Ramanathapuram

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 9:30:27 AM IST

A 56-year-old former panchayat president was allegedly hacked to death near a TASMAC outlet in Sikkal village of Ramanathapuram district over an old land dispute, police said. ... read..

Heavy Rain: Schools shut across parts of Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 9:30:24 AM IST

Schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh have been closed on Saturday in view of heavy rainfall and weather warnings, with authorities citing the safety of students. ... read..

Former UP LoP Ram Govind Chaudhary passes away at 73; Akhilesh Yadav, CM Yogi pay tribute

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 9:30:22 AM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday paid tribute to senior party leader and former Uttar Pradesh Leader of the Opposition Ram Govind Chaudhary, who passed away on Friday night while undergoing treatment at the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate ... read..

Indian Railways to run 102 festival special train trips for Dussehra, Diwali rush; check routes, timings

Kalaburagi (Karnataka) | September 26, 2026 9:00:28 AM IST

To accommodate the surge of passengers during the upcoming Dussehra and Diwali festivals, Indian Railways will run 102 trips of festival special trains across various routes via the stations of Solapur Division, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

DU students hold protest outside Gargi, Kamala Nehru College over alleged gang rape near Kalkaji Temple

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 9:00:26 AM IST

Students from various Delhi University colleges held a protest march outside Gargi College and Kamala Nehru College on Friday, demanding action over the alleged gang-rape near Delhi's Kalkaji Temple. ... read..

IndiGo cancels 24 flight movements at Ranchi airport due to adverse weather conditions

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | September 26, 2026 9:00:24 AM IST

IndiGo cancelled 24 flight movements at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi due to adverse weather conditions, affecting 12 scheduled flight rotations comprising 12 arrivals and 12 departures. ... read..

Delhi Crime Branch apprehends life convict who jumped furlough in 2015; was hiding in Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 8:30:01 AM IST

The Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended a murder case life convict who had allegedly jumped furlough granted by the Delhi High Court in 2015 and remained absconding for 11 years by hiding his original identi ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy receives Aryadan Muhammed-2026: Best Public Servant Award in Kerala

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 26, 2026 8:29:54 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy received the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award in Nilambur, Keralam, on Friday. ... read..

CAIT denies announcing or endorsing nationwide 'No UPI Day' on October 2, calls reports misleading

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 6:30:27 AM IST

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has taken serious note of certain media reports and social media posts claiming that CAIT has announced or endorsed a nationwide No UPI Day on 2nd October. ... read..

YSRCP chief Jagan Reddy calls for PM-LoP-CJI appointment panel for Election Commissioners

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 6:30:25 AM IST

YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday said democracy could function only when people had complete confidence in constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission, and called for revisiti ... read..

Congress candidate Milan Pradhan remains in jail as wife Arpita campaigns for him ahead of Nandigram Assembly by-election

Nandigram (West Bengal) | September 26, 2026 6:30:24 AM IST

Congress leaders, including West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee president Shubhankar Sarkar, held a campaign march in Nandigram on Friday in support of jailed Congress candidate Milan Pradhan ahead of the Nandigram Assembly by-election. ... read..

"India prepared well for WorldSkills Shanghai": Water Technology expert Rajat Kumar Samantaray highlights growing demand for skilled technicians

By Suchitra Mukherjee Shanghai | September 26, 2026 6:30:22 AM IST

Water Technology skills expert Rajat Kumar Samantaray, the expert lead for Water Technologies at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, highlighted the importance of skilled technicians and engineers in water and wastewater treatment and said India was well prepared ... read..

No MLA residences at Kamla Nehru hospital premises, Himachal HC records state assurance

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 6:30:20 AM IST

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has recorded the state government's assurance that the premises of Kamla Nehru State Hospital for Mother and Child in Shimla will continue to be used for dedicated healthcare services and will not be converted into residenc ... read..

"SIR was conducted secretly by overruling dissent of two commissioners": KPCC President B K Hariprasad

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 26, 2026 6:30:16 AM IST

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B K Hariprasad has alleged that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has conducted the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process secretly by overruling the dissent of the other two Election Commiss ... read..

Himachal Bank employees to observe three-day strike from September 28 over dive day week, PLI scheme

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 6:30:15 AM IST

Bank employees and officers across the country will observe a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30 to press for implementation of a five-day banking week and withdrawal of the newly introduced Performance Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the ... read..

MCD conducts 38 demolition actions across Delhi during city-wide enforcement drive

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 6:30:12 AM IST

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) continued its ongoing city-wide enforcement drive against dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) and Building Bye-Laws. ... read..

"Negligence in sanitation and waste management in Delhi will not be tolerated": Jai Bhagwan Yadav

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 6:00:19 AM IST

Leader of the House of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Jai Bhagwan Yadav said that any kind of negligence in sanitation and waste management in Delhi will not be tolerated. ... read..

Delhi Transport Minister reviews issues faced by contractual bus drivers

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 5:29:58 AM IST

Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Friday held a meeting with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and bus operators to review concerns raised by contractual drivers working under the Cluster Bus Scheme. ... read..

Watched your dialogue delivery...: MK Stalin criticises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over his remarks during his Madurantakam campaign

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 26, 2026 5:00:21 AM IST

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin slammed Chief Minister Vijay over his remarks during his campaign in Madurantakam, questioning how the Chief Minister can call the TVK a pure force and the DMK an evil force. ... read..

Gulbarga Tur Dal flagged off from Karnataka to Maldives by APEDA

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 4:30:33 AM IST

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the flag-off of a 1 MT consignment of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives on September 24, marking an important step towards expanding inte ... read..

Delhi eyes next-gen tech industries, identifies 1,148 acres for greenfield industrial development

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 4:00:30 AM IST

The Delhi government is looking to attract clean, technology-driven and knowledge-based industries to the capital, with Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa holding a meeting with industry and real estate stakeholders on Friday to discuss ways to bu ... read..

Congress holds protest in Uttarakhand, demands resignation of EC Gyanesh Kumar

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 26, 2026 3:00:11 AM IST

The Uttarakhand Congress on Friday staged a massive protest and gheraoed the Election Commission office and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. ... read..

CCTV shows accused pilfered Ram Temple offerings multiple times during counting process: SIT chargesheet

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) | September 26, 2026 3:00:06 AM IST

CCTV recordings have emerged as key evidence in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi donation theft case, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) chargesheet filed in the local court here stating that accused Avinash Shukla allegedly removed donation money on 85 oc ... read..

Gujarat CM calls for active youth participation in building Viksit Bharat-2047 at Yuva Samvad programme

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 26, 2026 3:00:04 AM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel interacted with students from various educational institutions at the Yuva Samvad programme held at Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji University in Bhavnagar. ... read..

Gujarat State Police Chief Gyanendra Singh Malik leads special initiative to strengthen CCTV network

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | September 26, 2026 3:00:02 AM IST

To strengthen public safety and ensure effective crime prevention and detection, State Police Chief Gyanendra Singh Malik has emphasised expanding and strengthening the CCTV surveillance network across the state with public participation. ... read..

Kolkata Police Commissioner holds meeting with puja committees ahead of Durga Puja

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 26, 2026 2:59:58 AM IST

With Durga Puja around the corner, Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand held a meeting with puja committees and said most of the issues faced by the committees have been resolved. ... read..

Special honour and awareness programme celebrating Divyangjans talents organised under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

New Delhi | September 26, 2026 2:59:47 AM IST

Under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a special honour and awareness program dedicated to the talents and achievements of Divyangjans was organised at Talkatora Stadium on Friday. ... read..

Fight for future of India between Gandhi Parivar and Sangh Parivar: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 25, 2026 12:00:41 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday said the fight for the future of India is between the two parivars -- Gandhi Parivar and Sangh Parivar. ... read..

FIR registered against Bihar CMO employee over Jamui victim's photo posted on CM's 'X' handle

Patna (Bihar) | September 25, 2026 12:00:33 AM IST

An FIR has been registered at Secretariat Police Station in Patna against an employee of the Bihar Chief Minister's Office (CMO) after a photograph of the Jamui molestation victim and her family was posted on Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary's social media ... read..

CM Yogi discusses expanding Japans investment, cultural ties with UP; Ministers highlight growth at UPITS 2026

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | September 25, 2026 12:00:31 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday held discussions with Japans Ambassador to India ONO Keiichi and JETRO India Chief Director General Daisaku Yukita on expanding Japanese engagement with the state in areas including investment, econo ... read..

Uttarakhand Waqf Board to propose housing for triple talaq, halala victims: Chairman Shadab Shams

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 12:00:24 AM IST

The Uttarakhand Waqf Board will propose providing housing facilities to women who have been victims of triple talaq and halala, Board Chairman Shadab Shams said on Thursday. ... read..

32-year manhunt ends: 1994 double murder-cum-dacoity wanted accused arrested

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 11:31:02 PM IST

In a significant breakthrough, the Central Range of the Crime Branch, Delhi, has arrested Lalit (48 years), a wanted accused in FIR No. 583/1994, under Sections 396/302/34 IPC, Police Station Shakarpur, in connection with the brutal murder of two Sadhvis ... read..

Delhi court sends Rajiv Rangeela in 4 days ACB custody after arrest in Medical procurement scam

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 11:30:59 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday remanded Rajeev Kumar alias Rajeev Arora alias Rajiv Rangeela to 4 days' custody of the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in the DGHS medical procurement scam case worth Rs. 700 crores. ... read..

Telangana BJP questions NALSAR administration over screening of Umar Khalid documentary on campus

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 25, 2026 11:30:56 PM IST

The Telangana BJP on Friday questioned the NALSAR University of Law administration over the screening of the controversial documentary Prisoner No. 626710 is Present, centred on jailed activist Umar Khalid, on the university campus on Wednesday. ... read..

"Desperate PM-HM duo terrified of growing despair, anger": Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of crackdown on Congress against CEC protests

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 11:30:44 PM IST

Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Centre of unleashing a brutal crackdown on protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the government was terrified of growing public anger over the functioning of th ... read..

"Resign and face action": Oppn escalates attack on CEC over EC dissent report; BJP calls it "false allegations"

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 11:01:03 PM IST

A major political confrontation has erupted between the ruling party BJP and the Opposition following an Indian Express report claiming internal dissent within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral r ... read..

Minister MB Patil holds talks with Gan Siow Huang, Singapore Minister of State for Trade and Industry

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 25, 2026 11:01:00 PM IST

CapitaLand Investment, a global real asset manager, is keen to expand its data centre capacity in Karnataka, in addition to the 42 MW data centre it is developing at International Tech Park Bangalore in Bengaluru, with an investment of approximately Rs 2, ... read..

Assam Congress holds protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, several leaders detained

Guwahati (Assam) | September 25, 2026 11:00:56 PM IST

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Friday staged a massive protest from Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with an impartial review of decisions taken and alterations made to ele ... read..

Assam CM launches North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 to turn real world problems into innovation opportunities

Guwahati (Assam) | September 25, 2026 10:30:20 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched the North East Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026 (NESFIC)- Ashtalakshmi for Viksit Bharat, an initiative aimed at creating a new relationship between government, young innovators and society b ... read..

Self-reliance must be anchored in national confidence, global cooperation: Himachal Governor Kavinder Gupta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 25, 2026 10:30:16 PM IST

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said that the journey from Swaraj and Swadeshi to Atmanirbhar Bharat represents a continuing national endeavour towards self-confidence, self-reliance and inclusive development. ... read..

No ambition left for myself, only dream left to make Rahul Gandhi the Prime Minister: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy receives Aryadan Mohammed Award

Nilambur (Keralam) | September 25, 2026 10:30:13 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Friday received the prestigious 'Aryadan Mohammed 2026' Best Public Servant Award, instituted by the Aryadan Mohammed Foundation in memory of veteran Congress leader Aryadan Mohammed. Congress general secretary ... read..

Not truly LoP but jester, street performer: Giriraj Singh slams Rahul Gandhi amid Congress protest demanding CECs resignation

Begusarai (Bihar) | September 25, 2026 10:30:08 PM IST

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi amid the party's protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying that Gandhi was "not t ... read..

BJP President Nitin Nabin, CM Bhajanlal Sharma interact with youth in Jaipur, urge them to follow right path and use AI positively

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 25, 2026 10:01:04 PM IST

Bhartiya Janta Party National President Nitin Nabin and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma interacted with the youth in Jaipur on Friday as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. ... read..

MHA extends AFSPA in nine Nagaland districts, 21 police station areas

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 10:01:02 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) in nine districts of Nagaland and specified areas under 21 police stations in five other districts, declaring them as "disturbed areas", for another ... read..

BJYM gears up for 1,800 courtyard meetings ahead of Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam

Guwahati (Assam) | September 25, 2026 10:00:58 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) units of Nagaon and Morigaon districts in Assam have intensified preparations for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with plans to organise around 1,800 small and courtyard meetings across the constituencies ... read..

PM Modi attends 'Bhajan Clubbing' at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 9:31:20 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the 'Bhajan Clubbing' programme at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park in Delhi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. ... read..

MHA extends AFSPA in entire Manipur for six months from Oct 1, excludes areas under 13 police stations in 5 districts

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 9:31:17 PM IST

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of 13 police stations of five districts, declaring the state as a ... read..

Paradip Port gets Mega Port status, only one on East Coast

Paradip (Odisha) | September 25, 2026 9:31:09 PM IST

The government has designated Paradip Port as a Mega Port under the Indian Ports Act, 2025, making it the only Mega Port on Indias eastern coast. ... read..

SC upholds forensic audit of Fortis in ex-promoters Daiichi dispute; says HCs strictures were only tentative

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 10:01:00 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to interfere with the Delhi High Court order directing a forensic audit of Fortis Healthcare Limited in proceedings arising from Daiichi Sankyos attempt to enforce its arbitral award against former Fortis promoters Ma ... read..

Delhi Police arrests Patna-based gangster, proclaimed offender in Arms Act case

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 9:31:05 PM IST

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a Patna-based gangster and proclaimed offender, identified as Chhotu alias Prince, in connection with an Arms Act case registered at the Special Cell of Delhi Police, officials said. ... read..

Sambhal Mosque Survey Case: SC reserves verdict on Masjid Committees plea against survey

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 9:00:08 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on a plea by the Sambhal Jama Masjid Committee challenging the survey of the mosque ordered by a trial court in a suit filed by Hindu plaintiffs claiming rights to perform religious ceremonies at the si ... read..

If Congress has objections to SIR, it should place facts before the Election Commission through prescribed procedures: Himachal BJP chief spokesperson Rakesh Jamwal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 25, 2026 9:00:04 PM IST

BJP Himachal Pradesh Chief Spokesperson and MLA Rakesh Jamwal criticised the Congress protest outside the Election Department office in Shimla over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and the functioning of the Election Commission. ... read..

"EC working at behest of BJP": Tejashwi Yadav demands resignation, arrest of Gyanesh Kumar over SIR row

Patna (Bihar) | September 25, 2026 8:30:35 PM IST

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission, alleging that the poll body is functioning "at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (B ... read..

95-Km DallirajharaRowghat rail line strengthens connectivity in remote Chhattisgarh

New Delhi | September 25, 2026 8:30:33 PM IST

The 95-km DallirajharaRowghat rail line in Chhattisgarh has been completed with the commissioning of the 17.5-km TadokiRowghat final section, marking a major boost to rail connectivity in remote and tribal areas of the state. ... read..

"EC behaving as a tool in hands of BJP": CPI leader Binoy Viswam calls Left parties protest a "duty"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | September 25, 2026 8:30:31 PM IST

With Left parties expected to stage a protest to demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar tomorrow amid the ECI row, Communist Party of India (CPI) National Council Secretary Binoy Viswam on Friday alleged that the Election Commiss ... read..

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