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Assam Congress demands removal of Nagaon DEO after party's convoy attack, writes to ECI

Guwahati (Assam) | September 23, 2026 8:00:49 PM IST

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has approached the Election Commission (EC), lodging a strong objection against the Tuesday press note issued by the Nagaon District Election Officer (DEO), regarding the violent attack on the Congress convoy at ... read..

Delhi LG directs DDA to conduct safety audit of all parks within one week after Kalkaji minor gang-rape case

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 8:00:46 PM IST

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will conduct a comprehensive safety audit of all parks across Delhi within one week starting Thursday, following the directions of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, with a focus on adequate lighting, security ... read..

Hyderabad police to deploy 20,000 personnel for Ganesh Visarjan procession on September 25

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 8:00:44 PM IST

The Hyderabad City Police has deployed around 20,000 personnel and put in place extensive security arrangements for the final Ganesh Visarjan procession scheduled for Friday, September 25. ... read..

Punjab Police bust transnational narcotics syndicate operated from Dubai; 4 arrested, 20 kg heroin seized

Amritsar (Punjab) | September 23, 2026 8:00:42 PM IST

In a breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking networks, the Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of Amritsar has busted a transnational narcotics smuggling module, arresting four persons and recovering 20 kilograms of heroin from their possession, Dir ... read..

YS Jagan calls on YSRCP cadre to fight for people and protect democracy

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 7:31:08 PM IST

Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called upon party leaders and workers in Greater Visakhapatnam to stand firmly with the people, fight against injustice and prepare strongly for the local-body elections. ... read..

BJP rejects opposition allegations over Election Commission functioning; Sambit Patra says never been a better time for democracy than the present

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 7:31:04 PM IST

BJP on Wednesday launched a strong attack on Congress and other opposition parties over their criticism of the Modi government concerning SIR and the functioning of the Election Commission and said no attempt is being made to save any specific individual ... read..

Telangana: Cab driver murdered, car taken away in Patancheru; three accused arrested, two absconding

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 7:31:03 PM IST

Patancheru Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a cab driver and the taking away of his car near Rudraram village in Telangana, while two other accused are absconding. ... read..

CEC Gyanesh Kumar must go; Halt SIR and order independent probe: CPI(M) MP V Sivadasan

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 7:31:01 PM IST

Communist Party of India (Marxist) Rajya Sabha MP V Sivadasan on Wednesday demanded the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, an immediate halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, and an independent, time-bo ... read..

Delhi govt puts new challan system implementation on hold after advocates' concerns

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 7:30:57 PM IST

The Delhi Government on Wednesday put on hold the implementation of its new challan system notification issued on September 14, following objections raised by the Coordination Committee of Advocates over issues related to the amended mechanism. ... read..

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari flags off 226 modern firefighting vehicles worth Rs 94 crore to strengthen emergency response

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 7:30:51 PM IST

In a major step towards modernising the Fire & Emergency Services in West Bengal, 226 new modern firefighting vehicles and equipment were ceremonially flagged off by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday from Red Road. ... read..

IIT Bombay student death: Youth Congress, VBA stage protest demanding professors arrest

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 23, 2026 7:00:48 PM IST

Members of the Mumbai Youth Congress and Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) Youth wing staged a demonstration at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay on Wednesday, tying black ribbons around their foreheads to demand justice for deceased student Sahi ... read..

MHA gears up for Special Campaign 6 to create environment-friendly workplaces, addressing pendency in references

General News | September 23, 2026 7:00:43 PM IST

New Delhi [India], September 23 (ANI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is geared up to actively participate in Special Campaign 6, creating sustainable and environment-friendly workplaces, while simultaneously addressing pendency in various categories o ... read..

"If this isn't an attack on Constitution, what is?": Omar Abdullah echoes Oppn's attack on CEC Gyanesh Kumar overSIR row

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 23, 2026 7:00:39 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reacted to an Indian Express report claiming that two Election Commissioners had raised objections over decisions taken during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, saying that the develo ... read..

Himachal Pradesh: Two convicted in heroin trafficking case, sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment each

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 7:00:35 PM IST

A Special Court in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district has convicted two men in a 2022 heroin trafficking case and sentenced them to one year of rigorous imprisonment each, police said. ... read..

NGT seeks replies from Haryana, Forest Department, pollution control boards over alleged mining in Aravallis

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 6:31:22 PM IST

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Haryana government, forest authorities and pollution control boards to file their responses to allegations of mining and excavation on protected Aravalli land in Faridabads Badkhal area. ... read..

Delhi government steps up crackdown on adulterated khoya, paneer and chhena during festive season

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 6:31:20 PM IST

Ahead of the festive season, the Delhi Government has stepped up its campaign against adulterated and unsafe food items to ensure that people have access to safe and quality food. ... read..

India's largest-ever skill contingent begins competition at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Shanghai | September 23, 2026 6:31:11 PM IST

Competition began on Wednesday at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, with Team Indias largest-ever contingent of 70 young competitors taking to the competition floor across 63 skill categories. ... read..

KTR seeks Supreme Court probe into objections raised over SIR process

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 23, 2026 6:30:42 PM IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the objections raised in an Indian Express report that two Election Commissioners had raised several doubts over the Special Intensive Revision (SI ... read..

YSRCP slams TDP-led coalition over filing of false cases against opposition leaders

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 6:30:38 PM IST

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday targeted the TDP-led coalition government over the alleged filing of false cases against opposition leaders, accusing the ruling dispensation of allegedly unleashing a reign of terror to silen ... read..

Defence Ministry signs Rs 811 crore contract with BDL for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons for IAF

New Delhi | September 23, 2026 6:01:48 PM IST

The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed an Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the procurement of 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons (SAT-SAAW) and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF). ... read..

"Disclosures are sensational": Tejashwi Yadav slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar, demands fresh polls in Bihar, West Bengal

Patna (Bihar) | September 23, 2026 6:30:57 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the Centre, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday targeted the Election Commission of India (ECI) and demanded that fresh elections be conducted in Bihar and West Bengal, al ... read..

NCRTC showcases India's first regional rapid transit system Namo Bharat at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin

Berlin | September 23, 2026 6:01:27 PM IST

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) is showcasing India's first Regional Rapid Transit System, Namo Bharat, and its transformation of mobility in the National Capital Region at InnoTrans 2026, the international trade fair for transpo ... read..

Ayurveda gaining acceptance as alternative healthcare: Himachal Ayush Minister Yadvinder Goma

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | September 23, 2026 6:01:23 PM IST

Ayurveda is gaining increasing acceptance among people as an alternative healthcare system and as a way of life, with the Himachal Pradesh government expanding wellness services such as Panchakarma, yoga and traditional therapies across the state, Ayush M ... read..

"What we said earlier has now been exposed; Gyanesh Kumar must be arrested": Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 23, 2026 6:31:02 PM IST

Launching a fierce attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday asserted that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has "no moral authority to continue" and should be arrested immedia ... read..

"Neither jungle raj nor goonda raj will return": Bihar Minister Vijay Sinha assures action in Jamui molestation case

Patna (Bihar) | September 23, 2026 6:01:18 PM IST

The recent molestation incident in Bihars Jamui drew sharp reactions from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday, with leaders assuring exemplary action against the perpetrators while asserting that strict law and order will prevail in the ... read..

Delhi Speaker Vijender Gupta calls on Acting Governor of Rio de Janeiro during Brazil study tour

Brasilia | September 23, 2026 6:01:16 PM IST

Delhi Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta called on the Acting Governor of the State of Rio de Janeiro, H.E. Appellate Judge Ricardo Couto de Castro, during his study tour to Brazil on Wednesday, pushing for deeper institutional cooperation and kn ... read..

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 6:31:00 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 6:30:58 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..

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