Delhi Metro Receives Prestigious Kirti Award for Language Implementation
Delhi Metro has been honored with the Kirti Award for its excellence in language implementation for the second consecutive year. Delhi Metro Receives Prestigious Kirti Award for Language Implementation
National Testing Agency Moves to New Office in Minto Road, New Delhi
The National Testing Agency has relocated its office to Minto Road, enhancing accessibility for students and stakeholders. National Testing Agency Moves to New Office in Minto Road, New Delhi
The Battle of Optics and Substance
Diplomacy has a body language of its own, which is seen through two distinct lenses: instant optics that capture the mood of the day, and an enduring aspect debated in the days and weeks that follow. The latter is more profound because it offers a deeper understanding of the strategic alignment behind the clasping of hands or walking in lockstep during high-stakes global events watched closely by the world through multiple prisms. This paradox represents the new dynamic of the emerging world order. Of all the places in the country, Kashmir was watching this more closely than other states and Union Territories, where the focus was primarily on trade, export, and import. Jammu and Kashmir, apart from this focus, was particularly attuned to the course of India-China talks and the direction they would take. Kashmir views these relations in several contextsincluding border defense. Although Ladakh has been geographically and politically separated from it, the psychological and geopolitical impact remains. Many Kashmiri students are studying in China. People were equally focused on how Iran made its presence felt at the summit and the kind of reception it received. Iran stood out, of course, because of the ongoing conflicts in which it is engaged with America, Israel, and the Gulf states. Jhelum continues to define Kashmirs understanding of the world view. The BRICS summit in their own country was closer to their heart and it kept on watching from its tributaries Lidder in Pahalgam to the point it falls into Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in Uri. Third, people wondered whether the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, would figure in the declaration and in what form. They have suffered a lot and want the international community to realize and recognize their pain, and to hold the perpetrators of the Pahalgam and all other terror attacks accountable. They have made their position clear and want the global community to see and believe them as people standing firmly against terrorism and its backers. The 18th BRICS summit concluded on Sunday with powerful world leadersincluding the Chinese and Russian presidents, and more remarkably, the magnetic presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. It sent multiple messages to the West, particularly the US, showing that BRICS possesses the diplomatic prowess and appeal once wielded exclusively by the world superpower. Diplomacy is the art of guarding and driving national interests without succumbing to hubris. An as usual lengthy BRICS declaration gains meaning only when viewed through the bilateral and multilateral talks that world leaders held both before and behind the cameras. They suggested they were keen to foster a new world order and say goodbye to the disruptions that tampered with peace and security. Who can understand this better than the people of Jammu and Kashmir, whose territory was referenced in the declaration adopted unanimously at the summit? The declaration, read against the backdrop of summit events, has been interpreted in many ways. However, I believe there are four big takeaways. First, apart from what think tanks and diplomats have analyzed or will analyze in the days to come. One thing is clear: although the Western world watched the event very closely, its capitals and media deliberately chose not to acknowledge it as an important event of the Global South. This should spur the grouping and its member countries not to judge the success or failure of such events through a Western prism. It also calls for world-class, credible media organizations in member countries. Unfortunately, these nations have not been able to create that kind of influence and in-depth analysis. Through media and think tanks. The think tanks are weighed down by their self-drawn red lines. Second, it is paramount to understand how Indias futuristic visionagainst the backdrop of all that has been achieved in recent yearsfits into the overall growth and progress of the grouping. Prime Minister NarendraModis clarion call to the leaders was; Let us transform BRICS ambition into action and our collective strength into global solutions. This mantra is universal and represents the best way forward for a world seeking to emerge from the conflicts disrupting its geography and psychology. Third, let us be honest in acknowledging that the most star-studded meeting was between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister NarendraModi. It had to be, given the status of the two countries and their leaders. They are not only the most populous nations, but also two Asian giants capable of reshaping the new world order. This leads to the premise that both countries must settle their differences to give real meaning to mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest. PM Modis three mutuals mantra can form the basis for preventing differences from escalating into disputes. President Xis messaging was equally loud, clear, and reflective of the two countries roles as peace-builders in the service of humanity. He noted the growing bilateral cooperation and trade hitting new highs, while admitting: This situation has not come easily and needs to be cherished. We should draw on each others strengths, support each other, help each other succeed, and develop together. He also outlined tasks for Beijing and New Delhi, stating: In the face of the changing and turbulent international landscape, the worlds two most populous countries and important members of the Global South shoulder important responsibilities. Both sides should keep in mind the future of humanity and the well-being of the people, and work together to promote the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, so as to contribute more positive energy to promoting world peace, stability, development, and prosperity. All of this will be possible only when the boundary disputes between the two countries are resolved in a spirit of mutual sensitivity, as PM Modi emphasized: Peace and tranquility in the border areas remain an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations. He made it incumbent upon both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues. The MEA statement noted: The two leaders expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question, proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples. Finally, Kashmiri leaders met with Iranian leaders, including the President and Foreign Minister. These optics offered a clear hint of what they likely discussed: a shared commitment to peace and opposition to aggression in all its forms and manifestations.
Three years ago, Srinagar stood proudly among the top four cities in the countrys clean-air rankings: a city whose name was, quite literally, synonymous with mountain air and pristine lakes. Today, in the 2026 edition of the SwachhVayuSarvekshan, it sits at 26th place among cities with populations over ten lakh, trailing even Delhi: a city that has become a byword for toxic winter smog. That is not a small slide. It is a fall that demands honest introspection. To be fair, officials have a point when they say this survey is not a direct measurement of air quality itself, but an assessment of the efforts cities make to control pollution: how well they manage road dust, vehicular emissions, construction waste, and above all, solid waste. The ranking methodology changed since 2023 but this explanation should not become an excuse. If anything, it should worry us more. A city that once excelled specifically in reducing its pollution load is now failing to keep pace with rivals when judged on effort and implementation. What should trouble citizens most is the trajectory, not just the current position. Falling from 4th to 26th in three years is not a plateau, it is a downward slope. If solid waste management remains inconsistent, if road dust mitigation stays patchy, and if the civic machinery continues to treat these survey rankings as a public-relations exercise rather than a diagnostic tool, Srinagar risks sliding further still. The city does not need to wait for smog to choke its skyline before treating this as urgent. Scientific waste processing, stricter construction-site dust controls, better public transport to ease vehicular load, and transparent, verifiable reporting are the basics. Srinagar earned its reputation for clean air once by being deliberate about protecting it. That same deliberateness, not defensive statistics, is what will be needed to reclaim it.
Prime Minister Modi Visits Piyush Goyals Residence for Ganesh Chaturthi Blessings
On Ganesh Chaturthi, PM Modi visited Piyush Goyals home in New Delhi, offering prayers and seeking blessings for prosperity. Prime Minister Modi Visits Piyush Goyals Residence for Ganesh Chaturthi Blessings
Gangster Himanshu Bhau Takes Responsibility In Delhi Gym Trainer Murder Case
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China scales down PLA deployment along LAC
Army flags Pakistans continuing proxy war in J&K NEW DELHI, Sep 14: China significantly reduced the deployment of its Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) forces along Indias northern borders during 2025, even as the Indian Army maintained a robust posture across all sectors of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while Pakistan continued to pose a [] The post China scales down PLA deployment along LAC appeared first on Northlines .
Consensus on terrorism was very noteworthy: Jaishankar
Commends BRICS Condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack New Delhi, Sept 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday hailed the successful conclusion of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, emphasising that the member nations achieved a landmark consensus on counter-terrorism, especially denouncing the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing the media, Jaishankar pointed out that despite global [] The post Consensus on terrorism was very noteworthy: Jaishankar appeared first on Northlines .
SpiceJet Passengers Complain Of AC Malfunction, Airline Denies Charge
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Make in India lion, boat, sweeping arches to mark Delhi's new gateways
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New Delhi summit boosts India-EAEU FTA negotiations
India and the Eurasian Economic Union are advancing free trade agreement talks. Negotiations picked up momentum last week and will continue in November. This agreement aims to expand market access for Indian exporters significantly. It will also support diversification into new sectors and geographies. The pact is expected to unlock untapped trade potential and boost investments.
BRICS Summit a success, we forged consensus in midst of a polarised world: EAM Jaishankar
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Two steps forward: Modi emerges taller after BRICS Delhi Meet
India will now have better bargaining power to deal with Trump By Nitya Chakraborty The 18th BRICS summit held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 has helped India regain its stature in the Global South, which it had lost soon after the coming of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister in 2014. [] The post Two steps forward: Modi emerges taller after BRICS Delhi Meet appeared first on Northlines .
AICC constitutes new media department for UP Congress Committee
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has constituted a new Media Department for the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. The list of appointments was issued on Monday by Pawan Khera, Member of the Congress Working Committee and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Department of the AICC. The newly formed Media Department includes vice chairpersons, regional coordinators, state spokespersons, state media panellists, district spokespersons, a head of research, state researchers and state publicity coordinators. Priyanka Gupta and Sanjeev Kumar Singh have been appointed as Vice Chairpersons of the Media Department. Six Regional Coordinators have been named to oversee different zones of the state: Moin Hasan Khan (West Zone), Rajendra Sagar (Braj Zone), Prem Narayan Pal (Bundelkhand Zone), Dr Purvi Verma (Awadh Zone), Om Prakash Saroj (Prayag Zone) and Punit Pathak (East Zone). A large team of state spokespersons has been constituted. The list includes Annu Prasad Paswan, Siddhi Shree, Sachin Rawat, Ramesh Kashyap, Alimulla Khan, Mohd Farhan, Meraj Husain, Syed Mazhar Hussain, SU Frooqui, Umashankar Pandey, Anshu Awasthi, Dr Hilal Naqvi, Pradeep Singh Advocate, Achintya Tirpathi, Man Singh Chauhan, Pawan Dixit, Ravi Pratap Singh, Vishal Lodhi Rajput, Prof Ashok Kumar Kaithal, Prashant Singh Raickwar, Gaurav Jain, Prerna Zubairi, Dr Rahul Rajbhar, Piyush Yadav, Minhaj Khan, Anil Yadav, Pankhuri Pathak, Ishan Tyagi, Nighat Abbass, Dolly Sharma, Abhimanyu Tyagi, Pratima Gond, SK Nigam, Amar Habibullah, Vishwambhar Nath Prajapati, Vijay Kumar Pal, Dr Umesh Gond, Amar Deep Jain, Ashish Anand, Aqib Nadeem Qureshi, Arvind Singh, Suraj Bhan Singh, Dr Ratna N. Pandey, Asif Jah and Sadaf Jafar. The state media Panelists include Murli Manohar, Usha Rani Kori, Saroj Bharti, Rajkumar Maurya, Malik Javed Ansari, Kanhaiya Lal Yadav Bhartiya, Ram Roop Patel, Arshad Raza, Hammam Wahid, Chandini Ahmad, Haseeb Ahmad, Rajesh Singh, Harinath Upadhyay, Ashok Singh, Anil Sharma, Anuj Gautam, Ajay Chandra Chaubey, Vinayak Dhar Dwivedi, Rajesh Tiwari, Agha Yunus and Tamjeed Ahmad. District spokespersons named in the list are Rahul Rai, Himanshu Chaudhary, Vivek Ojha, Shiv Kumar Gautam, Mohit Shyam, Dr Yashwant Singh and Savitri Tripathi. Hilal Naqvi has been designated as Head of Research. The State Researchers team comprises Varun Shekhar Singh, Kanchan Varshney, Mohammad D Afzal, Karan Kumar Kushwaha, Abhimanyu Kumar, Abhishek Kumar Singh, Mohit Pratap Singh, Teerath Raj Mishra, Ritesh Yadav, Akash Kumar Chaurasiy and Abhishekh Tyagi. State Publicity Coordinators include Akshay Singh, Aman Kumar, Anurag Praksh, Sangita Srivastava, Prince Kumar Morya, Vaibhavish Chandra, Shiv Murti Yadav, Umesh Kumar Gautam, Shamim Uddin, Sandeep Kumar and Anjali Upadhyay. The appointments were announced by the AICC headquarters, New Delhi. The reconstitution of the Media Department is aimed at strengthening the partys communication, publicity and research mechanisms in Uttar Pradesh.
India beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets in first T20I, take 1-0 series lead
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Candid Moments From BRICS Summit 2026
Beyond formal meetings and diplomatic discussions, candid moments from the BRICS Summit 2026 captured world leaders in a more relaxed setting. From warm greetings to informal exchanges, these moments stood out as leaders gathered in New Delhi.
BRICS Summit a success, we forged consensus in midst of a polarised world: Jaishankar
New Delhi, Sep 14: The BRICS Summit took place in the backdrop of a very polarised world and we forged a consensus in the midst of it, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday, as he described the mega event hosted under India's chairship a success. Interacting with mediapersons here, he also spoke about what was definitely the toughest issue of the day, the West Asia conflict, saying, We were able to get out a statement to which everybody agreed. The BRICS members adopted a joint New Delhi Declaration on Saturday after overcoming sharp divisions between the UAE and Iran regarding the West Asia conflict while notably omitting direct mention of the US for its attacks on Iran. The negotiations on the text of the declaration went down to the wire as both Iran and the UAE hardened their positions initially. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day's deliberations in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other top leaders of the bloc. The BRICS Summit was taking place in a very polarised world there were two major conflicts, big divides and very strong opinions and interests. Even in the midst of this polarisation, we actually forged a consensus. If you look at it, the toughest issue of the day was the West Asia conflict. But we were able to get out a statement to which everybody agreed, Jaishankar said. A statement urging peace, security, stability, long-term understanding, smooth flow of global trade, of supply chains, of energy, and protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, he added. Jaishankar said it wasn't just that we were able to negotiate an understanding in a polarised world, the entire atmosphere and ethos, and the mood of the summit which ended Sunday was such that there were very open and comfortable conversations. Leaders met, who perhaps in other circumstances may not have met. So they met in the course of this summit. And it actually ended up contributing a lot to the global conversation on important issues, Jaishankar said, without naming any country. Several bilateral meetings were held on the sidelines of the summit hosted at the Bharat Mandapam complex. Strategic affairs experts said the bilateral meeting between the Abu Dhabi crown prince and the Iranian president was also significant, pointing to the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Jaishankar said the whole nation and indeed the world saw the success of the BRICS India Summit yesterday. As many as 32 delegations had come for the summit 11 from BRICS member states, 10 partners, four regional bodies and seven international organisations, he added. Noting that it signified the strong convening power of Modi's India, as most of the delegations were represented at the head of state or the head of government level, Jaishankar cited the names of presidents of Russia, China, Iran, South Africa, Indonesia, Egypt, as well as the Abu Dhabi crown prince and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia. And all of them, as you also would have seen from the footage and coverage of the event, had very strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Modi, he said. The summit had its own agenda, which was focused on the economy, development and technology for the Global South, he underlined. Standing up for the Global South that was a very strong message which came out. And the two themes, the two sessions... The first session was on reform, the second was on resilience. And these were uniting themes, themes where countries tended to come together... That was part of the reason why we saw the consensus, Jaishankar said. He also acknowledged the grouping's stand on terrorism and the leaders condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. I also want to say that the consensus was very noteworthy on one issue terrorism. The BRICS was very clear that any act of terrorism is criminal, and it explicitly recognised the unacceptability of the Pahalgam attack of April 2025. They condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, and emphasised the zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, and rejected double standards in countering it. Overall, I would say the prime ministers message of dialogue, diplomacy and development resonated around the world, Jaishankar said. In conclusion, he said, Many people said it (the summit) won't happen. It did happen. It happened in New Delhi, and it happened under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
Air India receives show-cause notice on immigration process lapses
The civil aviation ministry issued a show cause notice to Air India. Three Italian passengers bypassed immigration at Delhi airport earlier this month. Home ministry officials will discuss this incident on Tuesday. Air India's 'Hub-and-Spoke' model was not applicable in this case. Passengers were issued boarding passes but did not complete immigration.
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Nottinghamshire Sign India Seamer Mukesh Kumar For Last Two County Games
Duleep Trophy Final: Nottinghamshire have signed India fast bowler Mukesh Kumar for the final two matches of the 2026 County Championship season, the English county club announced on Monday. IANS had previously reported on August 30 that there was a possibility of Mukesh and senior India pacer Mohammed Shami turning out in the later stages of the County Championship. This news agency also understands that Shami too might sign a deal to play in fag end of the County Championship. Mukesh, 32, has taken 32 wickets across 26 international appearances for India, including three Test matches. His arrival will boost Nottinghamshires bowling attack for their crucial run-in period in the competition. The county stint marks the first time Mukesh will represent a domestic team outside India. I am really pleased to sign for Nottinghamshire at an important time in the season. I cant wait to arrive in England and test myself in county cricket. I want to contribute as much as I can while I am here to help Nottinghamshire to success, and I am looking forward to working with the coaches and my new teammates. Coming to England is always a good challenge, and I am excited by the chance to play for a new team in new conditions. I will give everything while I am part of Nottinghamshire, and I hope together, we can be successful, he said in a statement. Mukesh, who turns out for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, brings a formidable first-class record to Trent Bridge, having taken 233 wickets in 61 matches at an average of 21.79, including ten five-wicket hauls. His career-best match figures of 10-50 came for Bengal against Bihar in the Ranji Trophy in February 2024. Mukesh arrives in England match-ready after helping East Zone secure the Duleep Trophy title in Chennai. Nottinghamshire head coach Peter Moores welcomed the signing, highlighting the bowler's pedigree and recent competitive rhythm. Mukesh, who turns out for Delhi Capitals in the IPL, brings a formidable first-class record to Trent Bridge, having taken 233 wickets in 61 matches at an average of 21.79, including ten five-wicket hauls. His career-best match figures of 10-50 came for Bengal against Bihar in the Ranji Trophy in February 2024. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Mukesh's quality as a bowler is not in question, knowing how hard it is to compete to play in the Indian team. It's fantastic for us to get a player whos match-ready and in full competitive mode ahead of two big games for the club, he added. Article Source: IANS
Chakaravarthy ruled out of T20Is against Afghanistan due to side strain
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India wrist-spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the remaining two T20Is against Afghanistan, to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, after suffering a fresh injury. The recent setback also leaves in doubt Chakaravarthys availability for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. Chakaravarthy, 35, picked up the latest injury during Indias seven-wicket victory in the series opener on Sunday, where he picked up 1-16 in his four overs. Yes, Varun is ruled out of the series against Afghanistan. Scans have confirmed that he's picked up a side strain. It remains to be seen when hes asked to report to the CoE, said a source familiar with the matter to IANS on Monday. Chakravarthy was making his comeback to the Indian team after recovering from a hamstring injury, which he picked up on tour of England, at the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. That injury forced him to miss the T20I tour of Zimbabwe in July. He previously suffered a hairline fracture in his left foot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 while playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Speaking in the post-match press conference, where he didnt show any signs of picking up the latest injury, Chakaravarthy spoke about the toll of constant physical rehabilitation and the demands placed on modern-day cricketers. Injuries are very common for all sportspeople, and it just shows that we are working, and we are giving our best. Sometimes, we push beyond our limits, and that's when the body gives in. So, that's when we have to take a step back and work better and come back stronger, he had said. India lead the three-match series 1-0 heading into the second T20I to be played on Tuesday, with the final match set to be played on Thursday. Indias other spin bowling options are Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya, and uncapped Vipraj Nigam, with Harsh Dubey and Shahbaz Ahmed doing rehab at the CoE to recover from their respective injuries.
JMI sets up 4-member panel to probe lizard in food incident at school hostel
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has constituted a four-member committee to investigate an incident of alleged presence of a lizard in a students food bowl at the mess of the university's school hostel, an official said on Monday. The incident had sparked protests. Hundreds of students demonstrated outside the Vice-Chancellor's office at Jamia Millia Islamia on September 1213 after the student alleged food contamination incident. The matter is linked to allegations about the presence of a lizard in a students bowl of pulses, and JMI is actively seeking help from government investigating agencies to examine the footage, said an official statement. The CCTV footage appears to show one of the hostel residents taking his bowl of pulses under a mess table, following which a group of students reportedly created a commotion alleging that a lizard had been found in the bowl, said the statement. The university administration has decided to have the entire footage examined objectively by the committee, including the circumstances leading up to the incident and the actions and roles of those involved, it said. The four-member committee has been mandated to ascertain the facts and determine whether the incident was a part of any deliberate attempt to create disruption or bring disrepute to the universitys hostel messes. The JMI administration expressed concern over what it views as concerted attempts to disturb the normal functioning of its hostels and the larger academic environment through unsubstantiated allegations, misinformation or disruptive activities, including circulation of reels and videos on social media platforms. The JMI administration has directed that appropriate action shall be taken against individuals involved in the incident, in compliance with applicable rules, in the event that any deliberate wrongdoing, fabrication, misinformation or other misconduct is established, said the statement. The university emphasised that its hostel messes have been serving students for several decades and that food quality and hygiene are routinely monitored by the hostel administration, including its provosts, wardens, caretakers, as well as well-functioning mess committees comprising hostel residents. The JMI said that university authorities, including the Vice Chancellor and the Registrar, occasionally have lunch and dinner in the Boys' and Girls' hostel messes in order to keep a check on the food quality. The university also pointed out that its mess charges remain among the lowest in comparison with other universities in the National Capital Region of Delhi, while continuous efforts were made to maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene. In order to strengthen transparency and continuous monitoring, the university has decided to install additional CCTV cameras in all its hostel messes as well as in their respective kitchens. The surveillance system will enable monitoring of food preparation, catering and other related activities in the kitchen and mess areas on a 24 by 7 basis, the statement said. The JMI appealed to students to refrain from circulating unverified material, including social media content/videos and clips that are deliberately designed to tarnish the reputation of the over 105-year-old institution.
Xi-Modi Thaw Gets Chinas BIG Backing; Beijing Unveils Third Golden Decade For BRICS
China will assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and host the groupings 19th summit, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. President Xi Jinping described the blocs first 20 years through three phrases: self-reliance and self-strengthening, standing together through thick and thin and abundant achievements. Beijing says it will work with all members to build consensus and create a shared future as BRICS enters what Xi called its third golden decade. The announcement places China at the centre of the groupings next phase following the 18th summit in New Delhi.
FATF Pressure Tests Pakistan's Terror Game, 70-Lakh Bounty On 'Fugitive' Masood Azhar
Pakistan has raised the bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar to 70 lakh rupees, just before a reported FATF review. The move comes after Afghanistan rejected Islamabads claim that Azhar is hiding there. India says the announcement is not enough. It wants credible, verifiable and irreversible action against cross-border terrorism. Pakistans updated FIA Red Book also reportedly lists suspects linked to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, while key photographs and operational details have been removed for two names. The wider list has grown from 1,330 names in 2021 to 1,804 today. That is more than a public-relations exercise. It raises questions about enforcement, accountability and Pakistans promise to dismantle terror networks. Masood Azhar is a UN-designated terrorist. A bounty does not equal an arrest. A list does not equal justice. This video breaks down Pakistans latest move and explains why Delhi sees it as FATF-focused theatre, not genuine counter-terror action again.
US lawmaker condemns xenophobic attack on South Asians
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has condemned a Texas Republican politicians social media post targeting South Asian students celebrating their universitys football victory. Krishnamoorthi described the post by Bo French, a Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission, as racist and xenophobic. French posted photographs of South Asian students celebrating a University of Texas Longhorns football victory, according to a statement issued by the congressmans office. He portrayed the students presence as evidence that Americans were being displaced by foreigners, the statement said. The post prompted criticism from Krishnamoorthi, an Illinois Democrat and one of the most prominent Indian American members of the US Congress. Bo Frenchs xenophobic hate toward South Asian students is disgraceful and part of a broader rise in attacks targeting South Asian Americans across the country, Krishnamoorthi said. These young people were cheering for their university, and he chose to demonise them based solely on how they look, he added. Krishnamoorthi said South Asian Americans had the same standing as every other community in the United States. South Asian Americans are as American as anyone, and this kind of hatred has no place in our politics or our country, he said. The congressman also responded directly to French on social media. The episode comes amid increased concern among Indian American and other South Asian organisations about hostile political rhetoric directed at their communities. It is the second time in a matter of days that Krishnamoorthi has publicly criticised social media content that he said targeted South Asian Americans. On September 10, he condemned an official Department of Homeland Security social media post featuring a man identified as Mr. Singh in a deportation-themed graphic. That graphic told the man to get off our roads and warned him to self-deport or find out, according to Krishnamoorthis earlier statement. The congressman said at the time that the government should not suggest that a persons faith, heritage or identity meant that they did not belong in the United States. Krishnamoorthi was born in New Delhi and raised in the United States. He represents Illinois 8th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Chicago suburbs and has a substantial Asian American population.
PM Modi-Xi meeting sets positive trajectory for India-China ties: CCP mouthpiece
Digital Desk | Beijing, Sep 14 (IANS) China and India should translate the understandings reached at the recent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi into concrete action, the countrys biggest English language newspaper 'China Daily' opined after the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday. It noted that while addressing their differences through dialogue and negotiation, the two countries should explore fresh avenues of cooperation and generate positive momentum for long-term good-neighbourly coexistence. The meeting between President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi underscored the importance of partnership and development, setting a pragmatic trajectory for Sino-Indian relations. The two leaders emphasized the strategic importance of the relationship and stressed that the hard-won stability of ties illustrates the potential for further collaboration, an editorial in China Daily detailed. Both countries can draw on each other's strengths to pursue common development, supporting one another and helping each other succeed, it added. According to the state-owned daily, a mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), meetings between Xi and PM Modi in recent years have played a key role in stabilising ties and preventing differences from impacting the overall relationship. Citing data from Chinas General Administration of Customs, it said bilateral goods trade grew 12.4 per cent year-on-year to a record $155.6 billion in 2025. China has re-emerged as India's largest trading partner in the 2025-26 Indian fiscal year. Their economies are also intertwined: Chinese industrial supplies underpin India's manufacturing, while India offers a vast market for Chinese goods, the newspaper noted. Stressing the importance of preventing the India-China relationship from drifting or being overshadowed by mistrust and strategic rivalry, it said, How their bilateral ties evolve not only has a direct bearing on the well-being of the more than 2.8 billion people in the two countries, but also helps to shape the geopolitical situation of the region and beyond. Against the complex international landscape characterised by rising unilateralism and bloc confrontation, steady and constructive interaction between China and India is particularly valuable and necessary. It mentioned that in recent years, external forces have repeatedly attempted to fuel geopolitical rivalry by creating divisions between Asian countries, including China and India. Against this backdrop, it said, Prime Minister Modis statement that China-India relations leave no room for manipulation by external geopolitical agendas and India is willing to be a partner rather than a rival to China is conducive to strengthening mutual trust, eliminating disturbances and safeguarding the positive atmosphere for bilateral engagement. Xi Jinping participated in the two-day BRICS Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from September 12 to 13. During his visit to India, Xi also held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi, where the two leaders emphasised that differences should not become disputes and reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long-term perspective on their ties. The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. They reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties. Differences should not become disputes. Prime Minister highlighted that both sides must be guided by three mutuals- mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after the meeting. During the meeting, PM Modi stressed that peace and tranquillity in the border areas remain an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations.
Jamia forms panel to probe video of chameleon in hostel food
New Delhi: Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) has constituted a four-member fact-finding committee to examine CCTV footage allegedly showing a chameleon in a students bowl of pulses at a hostel mess, amid an ongoing row over food quality and hygiene at the university. The university said on Monday, September 14, that it was also seeking assistance Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Punjab BJP leaders meet DGP for adequate security of Nasha Mukt Yatras
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 14 (IANS) With the objective of creating public awareness against drugs in Punjab and taking a resolve to make the state drug-free, Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will organise four Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras from September 18 to 30. In connection with these yatras, a delegation led by state President Kewal Singh Dhillon on Monday met the Director General of Police (DGP) and submitted a memorandum seeking adequate security and traffic arrangements along the entire route of the yatras. On the occasion, Dhillon said that Union Ministers, senior BJP leadership and other BJP leaders, besides a large number of party workers and members of the public, would participate in the yatras. Therefore, adequate security arrangements must be put in place along the entire route, including the starting and concluding points of the yatras. He said the yatras would commence from Sujanpur in Pathankot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Fazilka and Talwandi Sabo. Dhillon said on September 18, BJP national President Nitin Nabin would flag off the yatra from Ekta Sthal in Sujanpur. Besides, Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other senior leaders would join the yatras at different stages. The concluding rally of the yatras is in Jalandhar on September 30. A large gathering of people is expected on the occasion. The state BJP President appealed to the police administration to ensure that no anti-social or mischievous elements get an opportunity to disrupt the yatras. At the same time, traffic arrangements should be planned and put in place in advance in coordination with district police officials to ensure the smooth conduct of the yatras and minimise inconvenience to the public. Dhillon said the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra is not merely a political programme, but an effort to build a mass movement to protect the youth and families of Punjab from the menace of drugs. He said drugs have become the biggest challenge facing Punjab today. It is extremely important to eradicate this menace from Punjab, as drug abuse is leading to a rise in crime, gang culture and cases of extortion. He said the Aam Aadmi Party government had come to power promising to eradicate drugs within three months, but instead of declining, drugs are today being delivered to homes across the state. The government is also attempting to silence voices raised against drugs in an effort to hide its failure.
Indian delegation arrives in Cape Town for Commonwealth parliamentary conference
Digital Desk | Cape Town, Sep 14 (IANS) A Rajya Sabha delegation led by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh arrived in Cape Town on Monday to participate in the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, the High Commission of India in South Africa said. High Commissioner of India to South Africa H.E. Shri Prabhat Kumar and Consul General of India in Cape Town, Ms Ruby Jaspreet received Honble Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh and Rajya Sabha Delegation at Cape Town International Airport, the High Commission of India in South Africa stated on X. The delegation is visiting Cape Town, South Africa, to attend the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, being held from 13-19 September 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, it added. On Saturday, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta also travelled to Cape Town for the conference. Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Mohan Singh Bisht, will also attend the event. Hosted by the Parliament of South Africa and the CPA South Africa Branch, the Conference is being organised under the overarching theme, Strengthening International Law and Parliamentary Democracy in a Changing World Order: Commonwealth Leadership. The conference will bring together Speakers, Presiding Officers, Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials from across the Commonwealth to deliberate on contemporary challenges confronting democratic legislatures and explore ways to strengthen parliamentary democracy and international cooperation. The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), founded in 1911, connects more than 180 national, state, provincial and territorial Parliaments and Legislatures across the Commonwealth. One of the oldest parliamentary associations in the world, the CPA provides a major institutional platform for Parliamentarians and parliamentary officials to exchange experiences, strengthen democratic governance and advance parliamentary practices rooted in accountability, inclusion, the rule of law and institutional integrity. The wider Conference programme will also include deliberations on inclusive and fair trade, inequality and underdevelopment, accessibility and inclusion of persons with disabilities, parliamentary leadership in climate adaptation and resilience, and post-legislative scrutiny and strengthening Parliaments engagement with the public.
UN Rights Chief warns of unprecedented risks from Frontier AI, calls for urgent action
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk has called for urgent measures to rein in the development of frontier artificial intelligence, warning that increasingly powerful AI systems pose unprecedented risks and could bring changes whose consequences may last for generations. Turk said the world was on the cusp of irreversible change as AI capabilities advance at a rapid pace, stressing that governments and technology companies need to act before the risks associated with the technology become more difficult to control. His warning comes amid growing concern among policymakers, AI researchers and technology executives over the speed at which the most advanced AI systems are being developed and deployed. Frontier AI generally refers to the most capable and advanced artificial intelligence models, which are increasingly able to perform complex tasks involving reasoning, coding, research and autonomous decision-making. As these capabilities expand, concerns have grown over the potential impact on societies and fundamental rights. Turk warned that the rapid development of frontier AI could have significant implications for human rights if adequate safeguards are not introduced alongside technological progress. Issues including privacy, freedom of expression, equality and employment are emerging as key areas of concern in the global AI debate. His intervention comes as governments worldwide grapple with the challenge of regulating increasingly capable AI systems while ensuring that rules do not unnecessarily constrain technological innovation. The debate has intensified over whether frontier AI development should be slowed or subjected to stronger oversight. Several prominent technology leaders have also highlighted potential risks from advanced AI. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has advocated slowing the development of frontier AI, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk have also warned about risks associated with increasingly powerful AI systems. The discussion is increasingly moving beyond whether AI will transform society to questions over the pace and direction of that transformation and the safeguards that should accompany it. For the United Nations, the issue extends well beyond technological and economic competition. The potential effects of AI on fundamental rights and social and economic systems have become a central concern, particularly as increasingly autonomous systems could influence decisions affecting people's lives.
SSC SI Recruitment 2026: 1,871 Delhi Police and CAPF Posts Open, Check How to Apply
Candidates preparing for a career in government service have another recruitment opportunity to consider. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened the application process for Sub-Inspector positions in the Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).The recruitment drive aims to fill...
India, Canada kick off 4th round of trade talks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India and Canada on Monday began their fourth round of talks here for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as the two countries aim to seal the deal by the end of this year, a senior official said. The issues that would figure in the five-day talks include trade in goods, services, rules of origin, and technical trade barriers. The round follows the third round, which was held in Ottawa in July. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney set a year-end target to complete the negotiations for the CEPA between the two countries and agreed to deepen bilateral collaboration in the energy and critical mineral sectors during their meeting in New Delhi in March this year. The leaders expressed confidence that a comprehensive trade framework would serve as a durable economic anchor for the partnership and support the shared aspiration of expanding bilateral trade to (Canadian) $70 billion (Rs 4.65 lakh crore) by 2030, according to a joint statement issued after the summit between the two leaders. India-Canada bilateral trade in goods stood at $8.66 billion in 2024-25, while Indias exports to the country touched $4.22 billion. Major items of Indias exports to Canada include pharmaceutical products, machinery parts and mechanical appliances, iron & steel articles, electronic goods, organic chemicals, jewellery, gems & precious stones, garments and textiles, seafood, engineering goods and auto parts. Indias major imports from Canada include pulses, fertilisers, mineral fuels, wood pulp, gems & precious stones, aircraft parts, machinery parts, and iron & aluminium scrap. Indias IT sector is the main contributor to services exports to Canada. PM Carneys visit to India set the tone for a marked improvement in diplomatic ties between the two countries that had hit rock bottom during his predecessor Justin Trudeau's tenure as Canadas Prime Minister. The Trudeau government was seen as encouraging Sikh extremists to pursue an anti-India agenda in Canada.
Headless Infant Body Shocks Delhi
Residents of Kanjhawala, New Delhi, are in shock after the headless body of a newborn infant, estimated to be two to three months old, was discovered near a crematorium. Police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death, how the body was brought to the location, and who abandoned it. Multiple police teams are searching for the missing head, and authorities are checking crematorium records and questioning staff.
DGCA sends notice to Air India as 3 foreigners bypass immigration at Delhi airport, fly to Munich
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How the humble coir is transforming rural lives in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India is the worlds largest producer of coir and accounts for more than 80 per cent of global coir fibre production, but the industry is also closely linked with women's livelihoods as they account for nearly 80 per cent of those engaged in fibre extraction and spinning. This makes coir an important rural livelihood sector -- connecting coconut farmers, workers, women artisans, cooperatives, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and exporters, according to a factsheet issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). What begins as coconut husk is becoming a source of enterprise and livelihood across Indias coconut-growing regions. The potential of coir extends well beyond the production of raw fibre. Through processing, design and innovation, coir can be transformed into a wide range of higher-value products, including mats, ropes, brushes and other household products, decorative items, handicrafts, and eco-friendly packaging solutions. The Central Coir Research Institute has developed eco-friendly coir rail wheel axle packaging cups as an alternative to HDPE plastic cups. Such innovations show how a traditional natural fibre can find applications in modern industries while supporting environmentally responsible production. With support from the MSME Ministry, particularly through the Coir Board and the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), coir is becoming a pathway to self-employment, womens empowerment and local economic growth. In Kadiyam, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Allam Gowthamy transformed coconut fibre and coir waste into a successful enterprise. She received specialised training at the Coir Board Training Centre, Dhawaleswaram and established Adigo Coir Products in 202425 with a project cost of Rs 10 lakh, supported by a Rs 6.50 lakh bank loan and PMEGP assistance. The unit now produces eco-friendly doormats, ropes, decorative dolls, and handicrafts, the factsheet states. The enterprise has achieved an annual turnover of around Rs 35 lakh and a profit of approximately Rs 10 lakh, while generating direct employment for six women. But her impact extends beyond her own enterprise. She has trained nearly 120 women in coir mat weaving, rope making and handicraft production, helping them develop livelihood opportunities. Her success has also inspired around 5 additional coir units in nearby areas with the PMEGP. Another example of turning coir pith into an opportunity for sustainable agriculture is that of P. Surendran, who established Sampoorna Plus Agro Fertiliser Enterprises (SAFE) in Kerala's Kozhikode in November 2024. With training and technical support from the Coir Board, Kannur and Central Coir Research Institute (CCRI), Kalavoor, he began producing eco-friendly coir pith bio-fertilizer that improves soil fertility and moisture retention. In just one year, his enterprise has built a customer base of 500+, sold over 20 tonnes of bio-fertiliser, and generated a turnover of Rs 13 lakh, with a profit of Rs 4 lakh in FY 202425. The unit also employs five workers, including two women, creating local livelihood opportunities. From coir waste to a sustainable business, his journey shows how innovation and technical support can create new business opportunities from materials that might otherwise have limited economic value, the factsheet added.
JNU sexual harassment case: DCW seeks report on action in 3 days
New Delhi: The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), on Monday, September 14, has sought a report from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the action taken by its Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) on a sexual harassment complaint filed by 11 students against a professor in May. The university has not disclosed the report or action in Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Oracle begins fresh layoff round as AI infrastructure spending soars
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Oracle has begun a fresh round of layoffs as the software giant looks to reduce payroll costs while simultaneously committing tens of billions of dollars to expand data-centre capacity and meet surging demand for artificial intelligence computing, according to reports. The latest job cuts are expected to begin on September 14 and affect multiple departments, with some teams facing workforce reductions of more than 10 per cent. According to reports, employees being let go were informed that their positions had been eliminated as part of a broader organisational restructuring, with their final working day effective immediately. The latest layoffs come after a significant reduction in Oracles workforce earlier this year. Company filings show that Oracles employee count declined by around 21,000, or 13 per cent, during the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026. The company had approximately 141,000 employees before the latest round of cuts. Oracle has not publicly disclosed how many employees are being affected by the latest layoffs. Reports estimating that between 7,000 and 10,000 positions could be eliminated have not been confirmed by the company. The workforce reductions come as Oracle is dramatically increasing spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. The company is taking on tens of billions of dollars in debt to finance data-centre expansion as demand for AI computing capacity continues to rise. Oracle reported capital expenditure of $28.5 billion in the first quarter, sharply higher than $8.5 billion during the same period a year earlier. The company has also retained its fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance of between $90 billion and $95 billion, underscoring the scale of its planned investment in AI and data-centre infrastructure. The contrasting moves highlight the pressure facing large technology companies as they seek to fund the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure while maintaining control over operating costs. For Oracle, the latest workforce reduction comes alongside an aggressive investment cycle aimed at capturing growing demand for AI computing services.
Congress takes a dig at Govt over rising WPI inflation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Opposition Congress took a dig at the government over the increase in inflation based on the wholesale price index (WPI), official figures for which were released on Monday. Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said, Official data just released shows that for four consecutive months now the WPI (Wholesale Price Index) inflation has been hovering around 10 per cent. Prices of all essential commodities have continued their upward rise, causing huge hardships to crores of families. To compound the misery, according to CMIE data, inflation-adjusted wages have also been consistently falling with a 5.7 per cent drop since April. Rural India has seen a massive 9 per cent decline - even in nominal terms, rural wages have fallen, Ramesh said in a post on X. The PM keeps saying everything is good, but actually everything is more expensive, Ramesh added. WPI inflation has risen since the beginning of the current financial year, with higher global crude oil and fertiliser prices as the Strait of Hormuz has been choked in the wake of the West Asia conflict, which has led to a surge in the prices of crude oil. Brent crude prices spiked further to $110 per barrel on Monday as Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, which was damaged in a drone attack this week, has been shut. The Middle East conflict has also escalated with the Houthi rebels in Yemen taking control of the Red Sea route which is crucial for oil exports from the Gulf. The situation has taken a turn for the worse as the route provided Saudi Arabia an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz for exporting oil. Indias wholesale price-based inflation rose to 9.92 per cent in August from 9.78 per cent in July, according to government data released on Monday. Food inflation rose to 7.05 per cent from 6.65 per cent during the period, while inflation in manufactured products touched a series high of 8.37 per cent, compared with 8.29 per cent in July. Meanwhile, Indias retail inflation, based on the new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, edged up to 4.82 per cent in August this year compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Monday. The commodities that posted the highest inflation during the month were silver jewellery which saw a 107.11 per cent jump in prices and gold jewellery which clocked a 35.55 per cent increase in prices. The CPI inflation is still within the RBIs tolerance zone, which ranges from 2 per cent to 6 per cent and has 4 per cent as the midpoint. The RBIs monetary policy aims to keep inflation within this zone as it balances its objective of promoting economic growth with stability. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said, after the latest announcement of the monetary policy review, that headline inflation has moved above target mainly because of higher fuel prices, while broader price pressures remain in check. The RBI maintained a status quo on the repo rate to push growth.
India strengthened its counterterrorism resolve tremendously under PM Modi: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indias approach to counterterrorism gained a decisive edge after 2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government came to power, with a firm resolve to respond strongly to any act of terror. Counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir received fresh momentum, while measures to prevent infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) were significantly strengthened, a report has stated. A terror attack on September 18, 2016, by JeM terrorists against an army camp in Uri, Kashmir, led to the first cross-border surgical strikes by the Indian Army, which destroyed multiple terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan. It was not only a strong reply to the terror attack but also signaled a major shift in Indias strategic policy and rules of engagement regarding cross-border terrorism, according to a recent report in online magazine The Diplomat. While it did deter Pakistan to some extent, it did not end its terror campaign. On February 14, 2019, JeM terrorists unleashed another terror attack, this time on a police convoy in Pulwama, Kashmir, killing 40 soldiers. Upping the ante, this time, the Indian Air Force launched strikes on a terror camp of JeM in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26. It was the first time that the Indian Air Force had crossed into Pakistani airspace to launch a strike against terror, it detailed. The report highlighted how the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, which sparked an unprecedented wave of national outrage, marked a turning point in Indias counterterrorism response. Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to track those responsible for the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack to the ends of the Earth, and on May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, striking at the heart of the Pakistan-based terror network. In just 96 hours, India destroyed nine major terrorist camps and struck critical military assets, including airfields and radar stations, compelling Pakistan to seek a ceasefire. According to the report, Pakistans continued reliance on state-sponsored terrorism against India means that the threat landscape is likely to evolve, with newer forms of challenges emerging. At the centre of Indias evolving counterterrorism strategy is PRAHAAR, the countrys first comprehensive National Counter Terrorism Policy and Strategy, unveiled on February 23, 2026. The policy establishes a national framework to prevent and respond to terrorism and radicalisation through coordinated whole of government and whole of society approaches, it highlighted. As the world marked 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, the central question is not whether terrorism has been defeated, but whether nations are sufficiently prepared to disrupt, deter and respond to emerging terror threats. For India, the battle against terrorism began long before 9/11 and continues more than two decades later, strengthened now with a new political-military resolve and constantly evolving methods of deterrence, The Diplomat mentioned.
UCC debate intensifies after HM Amit Shahs 2029 implementation push (Lead)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified on Monday, a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that it would be implemented in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led NDA before 2029, with BJP leaders and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) backing the move while some NDA partners and Muslim organisations called for wider consultations. BJP leaders strongly endorsed Shah's announcement, arguing that a common set of laws was necessary for national unity and social reform. BJP MP Naresh Bansal said Uttarakhand, his home state and the first in the country to enact a UCC law, had shown the way for other states. He described the legislation as necessary for the country and said it would help safeguard demographic balance. BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya said the party had consistently supported a UCC and asserted that there should be one law in one country. State Minister Dilip Ghosh also backed implementation, saying the process should begin in Bengal and subsequently extend to other states. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Shah's announcement was in line with Article 44 of the Constitution, which directs the state to endeavour towards securing a Uniform Civil Code for citizens. Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav also welcomed the move, saying the UCC should be implemented in BJP-ruled states before 2029. The VHP welcomed Shah's announcement, with spokesperson Vinod Bansal saying implementation would be a milestone for women's and children's rights by addressing gender inequality and discrimination. He also appealed to non-BJP-ruled states to initiate the process. However, the announcement has also exposed differing views within the NDA. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas leader Chirag Paswan called for the proposed UCC draft to first be made public and sought extensive consultations, pointing to India's diverse customs, traditions and constitutional protections for tribal communities and special-category regions. Meanwhile, opposition-ruled Jharkhand Minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav too adopted a cautious approach, saying the state government would examine all aspects and there was no need to rush to conclusions. Opposition to the UCC also emerged from Muslim organisations. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board opposed the proposed legislation, with Bhopal Shahar Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi questioning its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. He appealed to people to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP, alleging that the UCC was being used to divert attention from economic and social issues. The UCC seeks to establish a common framework governing personal matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption irrespective of religious affiliation. Bills have been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand.
Have solid evidence against them: Disha Salians father on naming bigwigs in CBI FIR
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Disha Salians father Satish Salian on Monday doubled down on his charge that his daughters death was not a mere accident but a premeditated murder and the citys mighty and privileged people involving the likes of former minister Aaditya Thackeray, actor Dino Morea and more, conspired to cover-up the whole episode. The alleged murder of celebrity manager Disha Salian came to haunt the citys bigwigs on Monday as the CBI lodged an FIR in connection with her death and named MLA Aaditya Thackeray, actors Dino Morea, Rhea Chakraborty and many other high-profile persons in the case. A case was lodged by the CBI for gangrape, murder, and criminal conspiracy, after the Bombay High Court directed the investigative agency to probe the case. Yes, I have solid evidence against those people, Satish Salian told IANS, when asked if he has concrete evidence against the big names mentioned in CBI FIR. I have taken the names of Aaditya Thackeray and his bodyguard, Sooraj Pancholi, Dino Morea, Sachin Waze, Param Bir Singh, and in the cover-up, Rhea Chakraborty before the CBI, he said without holding back. He also stated that there was a direct connection between the death of Disha and Sushant Singh Rajput and added that the late actor chose to reveal the truth despite anticipating a similar fate. Yes, there is a connection. Disha's death was followed by Sushant Singh Rajput planning to hold a press conference, during which he used to say, Now they will kill me too, Dishas father told IANS. Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, died on June 8, 2020 after falling from a residential building in Mumbais Malad area. Police had registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) and called it an act of suicide, though his father alleged that his daughter was gang-raped and murdered. Nilesh Ojha, the counsel in Disha Salians case, also claimed that her phone was illegally seized after her death, by the then police officers and those involved in the crime and its data and recordings were extracted and erased. On June 9, Dishas mobile phone was retained and operated by Sachin Waze, Aaditya Thackeray, and others. They kept the phone in their possession until June 17, after which it was officially shown as 'seized'. During this period, they extracted data to identify who Disha had contacted, who the potential witnesses were, who knew their secrets, and where their vulnerabilities lay, he said.
India, China discuss deepening energy cooperation as Chinese oil executive meets Hardeep Puri
Chinese and Indian officials met to discuss deepening energy cooperation. CNPC Chairman Dai Houliang met with Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in New Delhi. Both nations are the world's top two crude oil importers. They aim to strengthen collaboration in oil, gas, and new energy sectors. This meeting follows recent high-level discussions between leaders of both countries.
Putin Gets Trumps Support Against Kyiv Strikes? Kremlin Turns Up Pressure on Zelensky
Donald Trump has called on Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel and civilian infrastructurea message immediately welcomed by the Kremlin. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said any call to stop attacks on civilian infrastructure was welcome. He then urged other countries to use their influence on Kyiv to push the Ukrainian government towards greater flexibility in negotiations. Peskov also said Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping had expressed readiness to contribute to a Ukraine settlement during their meetings with Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The Kremlins response places Trump, Modi and Xi inside the same diplomatic calculation: increasing external pressure on Zelenskyy as Moscow seeks concessions from Kyiv.
3 Italians Leave Delhi Without Immigration Check, Air India Issued Notice
The three passengers were travelling under Air India's hub-and-spoke arrangement, under which passengers from smaller airports are flown to a major hub before connecting to an international flight.
Former DUTA chief Aditya Narayan Mishra joins Congress, flags crisis in education
Mr. Mishra joined the party in the presence of Delhi Congress in-charge Qazi Nizamuddin, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav, AICC Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam and other party leaders
Adapting to format switches requires calmness and teamwork, says Ishan Kishan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said that calmness and some amount of teamwork are the key to adapting to switching formats in international cricket. In Indias seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the T20I series opener at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kishan hit 42 while sharing a 121-run stand with Abhishek Sharma, who hit a sensational 82, to chase down 157. As a professional, I think when it changes, we just have to adapt as soon as possible. We need to get into that zone again and again because this is not the first time we are doing this. We keep on playing different formats, and then we come back to T20 cricket. It takes a bit of time to get along with the game sometimes, but at the same time, you need to be just calm and composed in the middle so that you get the best out of yourself, Kishan said in a video posted on bcci.tv. on Monday. He also reflected on his stand with Abhishek, adding how the duo dynamically manages their roles based on who holds the early momentum. I think I played an ODI innings because Abhishek was there, good in his shots, and he was playing well. I wanted Abhishek to have that momentum so that he can keep on going and not think about wickets falling from other end. So, you just have to keep judging. Some days, if I feel like Abhishek is not in such great touch in the middle, maybe I'll take that role. So, this is something to do with teamwork, and yes, I think the initial moment and everything, it's very difficult to get into the T20 zone like in one or two days. But you try and give your best and like there will be glitches, but you need to just know what mistakes you're doing and you can get better in next every like each and every game, he added. Beyond tactical flexibility, Kishan stated that his off-field preparation, which involves video analysis of opposing bowlers combined with informal discussions with teammates to iron out flaws, is a key element of preparation. I mean, it's more about, for me, I look at the videos of the bowlers who are coming to bowl who is going to plan something. So, for that, you need to just be like in a zone in your room. Maybe when you are just sitting, you're chilling with your friends, you talk about your game, what changes I can make and what shots I can play. But end of the day, if you're calm and you're not thinking about particular area where you want to hit and you just think about watching the ball and playing your shots. So, that is something I think is something which is very important for us to keep doing again and again. Sometimes you get in a zone where you just keep on smacking the ball and you lose your momentum or shape. But when you talk to your friends, you do know what sort of mistakes you're making, and you just keep on improving each and every day. With a busy international schedule ongoing, Kishan concluded by revealing his straightforward recovery routine ahead of India's next game on Tuesday. I'm just going to rest. I won't do anything. I'll just have a good workout session before the next game and that's it. I think I'm not going to leave my bed for two days because, anyway, I'm too tired. I'm going to bed.
Delhi HC dismisses Vimal Elachi makers plea against show cause notice to celebrity actors
Justice Sharma says that courts in Maharashtra are the more appropriate and convenient forum for the petitioner to raise grievances concerning the impugned notice
BRICS nod to Guwahati Declaration puts Assam's anti-drug fight on global stage: CM Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 14 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday welcomed the inclusion of the Guwahati Declaration in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, describing it as a significant boost to international cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The Guwahati Declaration, adopted by the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies of BRICS member countries, has now received formal recognition through its reference in the declaration adopted at the BRICS summit. Chief Minister Sarma said the development would give greater international visibility to Assam's efforts in combating the narcotics trade and highlighted the strategic importance of the state in the fight against drug trafficking. From our position in Northeast India, we are strengthening our role in building a safer and more secure region, the Chief Minister added. He said that Assam's geographical location places it along a critical trafficking corridor in the Northeast, making the state an important frontline in efforts to disrupt networks involved in the movement of narcotics. According to CM Sarma, Assam's role extends beyond enforcement within its own territory, with the state having an important part to play in intelligence-sharing, coordinated operations and strengthening mechanisms to counter organised drug trafficking networks. The Chief Minister also welcomed the increased emphasis within BRICS on operational and technical cooperation among member countries. He said that stronger coordination between agencies would help countries develop more effective ways to identify and dismantle narcotics networks. Chief Minister Sarma stressed that international cooperation was particularly important in addressing the growing threat posed by drug trafficking and in protecting young people from the consequences of narcotics abuse. The recognition of the Guwahati Declaration, the Chief Minister said, also demonstrated Assam's ability to contribute to international discussions on issues that extend well beyond the state's geographical boundaries. For Guwahati and Assam, the development represents an acknowledgement of the role played by the region in the wider fight against narcotics, CM Sarma added. Calling the recognition a proud moment for the state, the Chief Minister said that Assam's local efforts against the drug trade were now receiving attention on a global platform. He added that the development would further strengthen the state government's resolve to build a safer and more secure Assam while contributing to regional and international efforts against narcotics trafficking. The Guwahati Declaration was adopted at the meeting of the Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies of BRICS member countries earlier held in Guwahati. It focuses on strengthening international cooperation to combat illicit drug trafficking, dismantle transnational narcotics networks and improve coordination among enforcement agencies. The declaration also emphasises intelligence-sharing, operational and technical cooperation, and coordinated action against emerging threats linked to the global drug trade. Its subsequent recognition in the BRICS New Delhi Declaration has given the Guwahati initiative wider international significance.
DRI busts Pakistan-origin imports, seizes over 362 MT dry dates in Nashik
New Delhi, Sep 14: In a significant crackdown on attempts to circumvent Indias prohibition on imports from Pakistan, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), has seized more than 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted 13 containers of dry dates imported by a Mumbai-based firm at CFS Ambad, Nashik. The consignments had arrived from Jebel Ali, UAE, with import documents declaring the UAE as the country of origin. Preliminary investigation revealed a carefully orchestrated transshipment arrangement designed to conceal the Pakistan-origin of the goods. The dry dates were initially shipped from Karachi Port, Pakistan, to Jebel Ali Port, UAE, in one set of containers aboard one vessel. At Jebel Ali, the goods were merely transshipped and transferred to another set of containers and loaded onto a different vessel for onward shipment to India through entities operated by Pakistani nationals. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India, in the interest of national security, imposed a complete prohibition on the direct or indirect import or transit of all goods originating in or exported from Pakistan, with effect from 2 May 2025, vide DGFT Notification No. 06/2025-26 dated 2 May 2025. In response, DRI, under Operation Deep Manifest, has been consistently identifying, intercepting and seizing Pakistan-origin goods attempted to be imported into India through third-country routing. The seizure underscores DRIs sustained resolve to identify, disrupt and dismantle sophisticated networks seeking to circumvent trade prohibitions through misdeclaration, transshipment and manipulation of documentation, thereby safeguarding national security and straightening supply chain integrity.
Former DUTA chief Aditya Narayan Mishra joins Congress
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Former Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) president and senior professor Aditya Narayan Mishra on Monday joined the Congress along with several prominent academicians, promising to revive the crumbling education system. The teachers organisation Academics for Action and Development (AAD) also formally merged with the Indian National Congress, said a statement. Speaking after joining the party, Mishra said he and his colleagues joined the Congress to strengthen Rahul Gandhis hands. He pointed out that government educational institutions across the country were under attack and that thousands of schools had been shut down. Rahul Gandhi is fighting to uphold government-funded institutions, as well as justice and dignity for everybody, Mishra said, adding that the countrys education system was crumbling and that he and his colleagues have joined the struggle to help pull the country out of the crisis. Mishra, who served as DUTA president three times, joined the party at the Congress office in the presence of Delhi Congress in-charge Qazi Nizamuddin, Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav, AICCs Uttar Pradesh in-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam, former MLA and DPCC Secretary General Anil Bhardwaj, INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress) Delhi unit president Pankaj Garg, among others. Welcoming Mishra and the other academicians into the party, Nizamuddin said the joining of senior teachers was significant at a time when questions were being raised over the education system, and incidents of violence against students were on the rise. He said Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had been consistently fighting for justice for students and added that the intellectual contribution of Mishra and his colleagues would strengthen the Congress. Speaking on the occasion, DPCC President Devender Yadav said that apart from heading DUTA three times, Mishra had also served as president of the Federation of Central Universities Teachers Associations. He said the countrys youth and students need direction and guidance and that better leadership would help secure the countrys future. Rajendra Pal Gautam said the teachers decision was aimed at protecting democracy, the Constitution and the education system. He said Mishra had consistently raised the concerns of professors and students. Gautam observed that the money spent on the ruling partys programmes could instead have been used to construct several hostels and prevent incidents such as the recent collapse at Satya Niketan.
Delhi HC rejects Vimal Elaichi makers plea against FDA notices to SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff
The Maharashtra FDA had issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in the Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator alleged that the campaign indirectly promotes pan masala, a product prohibited in Maharashtra.
Bengal BJP announces names of new spokespersons, IT and social media cells
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced the names of a new set of state spokespersons as well as the members of the party's media, Information Technology and social media cells in the state. As regards to the BJP's media cell in the state, Anupam Ghosh has been appointed as the convenor, while Partha Sarathi Chaudhury and Chandrasekhar Basuria has been appointed as the co-conveners. In the Information Technology (IT) cell, Joy Mallick has been appointed as the convener. At the same time, Ratnesh Singh, Ramyajyoti Sarkar, Subhojit Karmakar and Sabyasachi Roy, had been appointed as the four co-conveners of the party's Information Technology cell for West Bengal. In case of the party's social media cell for West Bengal, Upamanyu Bhattacharya had been appointed as the convener of the cell and Pritom Bhattacharjee and Kamelia Sanyal had been appointed as the co-conveners. The new list of party's state spokespersons has a total of 12 names with Debjit Sarkar being appointed as the Chief Spokesperson. Ritesh Tiwari, Sayantan Bose, Keya Ghosh, Pranoy Roy, Tanmay Mukherjee, Saptarshi Chowdhury, Ophelia Singha, Ankan Dutta, Megha Sen Roy, Nikhil Prasun Singh and Samik Dasgupta are the 11 spokespersons. Saptarshi Chowdhury had been given the additional charge of party literature. Political observers say that the list shows a perfect balance between the old guards and ew faces within the BJP. After BJP came to power in West Bengal in 2026, the state party president Samik Bhattacharya made it clear through his behaviour that he will give due respect to the original leaders. The release of the list of BJP spokespersons on Monday proved that he kept his word. Inclusion of seasoned leaders like Sayantan Bose and Keya Ghosh, among the spokesperson, proves Bhattacharya's commitment in the matter, a Kolkata-based political observer said. Meanwhile, in a press statement issued by the BJP on Monday, it had been claimed that on the occasion of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, the book 'Modi Katha' will be launched in New Delhi on September 17. Authored by renowned journalist, columnist and writer Harish Chandra Burnwal, the book will be formally launched by Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) and Parliamentary Affairs, the press statement said.
Chinese Troop Levels at LAC Fall as MoD Report Details Operation Sindoor Strikes
Indias Ministry of Defence has disclosed a significant drop in Chinese troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) through 2025, alongside fresh details of last years Operation Sindoor, in its Annual Report 202526 released this week as Chinese President Xi Jinping departed New Delhi following the 18th BRICS Summit. The report says the [] The post Chinese Troop Levels at LAC Fall as MoD Report Details Operation Sindoor Strikes appeared first on Tfipost.com .
Ranveer Singh praises Karan D Kapadias Hunkkaar - The Roar trailer
Ranveer Singh has shared his appreciation for director Karan D Kapadias upcoming series Hunkkaar - The Roar after its trailer was released on September 10. The trailer has drawn attention from viewers as well as members of the film industry, with Singh taking to social media to share it on his Instagram Stories. Sharing the trailer, Ranveer wrote, Top notch, my G! @kkapadias Knockout punch @nityamehra19! The actors post also highlighted his long-standing association with Kapadia. The two have known each other for more than two decades, dating back to their school days. Their professional collaboration, however, came later with the 2014 Do The Rex Durex campaign, which featured Ranveer as its face and was directed by Kapadia. The advertisement became widely discussed at the time and marked one of Kapadias early directorial outings with Ranveer. Their association has since continued to remain a notable connection between the actor and filmmaker. With Kapadia now directing Hunkkaar - The Roar, Ranveers social media post has brought their past collaboration back into focus. His support for the series also adds another link between their early professional work and Kapadias current project as a director. Hunkkaar - The Roar is set to premiere on September 25 on JioHotstar. The series features an ensemble cast including Aneet Padda, Raghubir Yadav, Fatima Shaikh, Arjun Mathur, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Ram Kapoor, among others. The series is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment in association with Purple Pebble Pictures. It is a Mangata Films Production and is directed by Karan D Kapadia, Nitya Mehra and Heeraz Marfatia. Also Read : Ranveer Singh becomes BMW India brand ambassador, unveils new 7 series range in New Delhi
The Delhi High Court has ruled against the Vimal Elaichi makers, dismissing their plea regarding Maharashtra FDA notices aimed at celebrities Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff. The dismissal was based on the court's view that it had no jurisdiction over the matter, as the FDA alleged the promotional activities were linked to a banned product, targeting individuals instead of the company directly.
Delhi To Host High-Profile 8-Ball Pool Tournament
The Delhi Billiards and Snooker Association, in collaboration with NSCI, is organising the NSCI Open 8-Ball Pool Tournament from September 26 to October 5 in New Delhi. The event will feature top players like Sourav Kothari, Sundeep Gulati, Kamal Chawla, Vidya Pillai, and Chitra Magimairaj, competing for a prize purse of Rs five lakh.
Brent Crude surges to $110 as Saudi pipeline shutdown deepens supply concerns
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Brent crude prices surged to around $110 a barrel on Monday, rising nearly 5 per cent after reports that Saudi Arabias East-West pipeline could remain out of service for several weeks, intensifying concerns over global oil supplies amid the Iran war. The immediate trigger for the rally was Saudi Arabias decision to shut its 1,200-km East-West pipeline after drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory damaged the critical oil route. The pipeline has the capacity to transport up to 7 million barrels of crude per day and provides Saudi Arabia with an alternative route to the Red Sea, allowing shipments to bypass the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The outage is expected to continue for several weeks, with the Associated Press reporting that repairs could take between three and five weeks, although partial operations may resume earlier. The prolonged disruption has added to an already strained oil market, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remaining well below normal levels because of the ongoing conflict. The latest supply shock has also come as diplomatic efforts to ease disruption to oil shipments suffered a setback. A planned meeting between Iran and Gulf states in Oman on Monday was postponed, weakening hopes of an immediate agreement that could help restore smoother shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabias own crude production has already declined sharply. OPEC data showed that the countrys output fell by 1.9 million barrels per day in August to 6.238 million bpd, its lowest reported level since 1990, further tightening the supply outlook. At the same time, demand-side pressures are adding to the strain on the market. China stepped up crude purchases in August as its inventories declined, while the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve remains close to historically low levels, limiting the cushion available to absorb a prolonged supply disruption. With both major routes for Gulf oil exports facing disruptions, traders are increasingly focused on the ability of existing inventories to absorb the shock. A prolonged shutdown of the Saudi pipeline combined with continued restrictions on tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could leave global markets increasingly exposed to further supply shortages.
Delhi court reserves order on bail plea of Swatantra Bhardwaj
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday, September 14, reserved its order on the bail plea of Hindutva worker Swatantra Bhardwaj for September 15 in connection with the alleged assault on the Dalit father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges. During the proceedings, Bhardwajs advocate claimed that his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Essential to examine funding, Mithun Chakraborty supports closure of Bengals unrecognised madrasas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor-turned politician Mithun Chakraborty, who is set to don the role of policymaker (Cultural Advisor) in Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government, supported the administrations clampdown on the unaided and unrecognised madrasas across the state, citing concerns over national security as a valid reason. Mithun, in an exclusive interaction with IANS, justified the notice for closure of more than 250 madrasas and also notices to 100 others across the state, stating that it was essential to examine their funding patterns and whether that was serving the right purpose in these minority institutions. Mithuns remarks come a day after Bengal government issued closure notices to 252 unapproved madrasas and issued show-cause notice to 100 others while it reviews the Islamic educational institutions in the state. Speaking on the matter, Mithun Chakraborty said, When we talk about madrasas, there must be someone behind them who is funding and running them. Whether that money is being used for the right purpose or the wrong purpose will become clear now. It is very important for the country's security that we pay close attention to this matter and examine it very strictly. He also said that the matter was not taken seriously under previous dispensations and can't be ignored any longer because it concerns the security of our nation. According to reports, the majority of 252 madrasas facing closure belong to the Khariji sect. At least 44 of these are located in Malda, 37 in Uttar Dinajpur, 32 in South 24 Parganas, and 25 each in Nadia and Murshidabad. The show-caused madrasas must produce valid authorisation, or they will be shut down, according to Minority Affairs Minister Khudiram Tudu. A survey was carried out by the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department across Kolkata and 22 other districts to examine the madrasa management systems, student organisation enrolment, funding sources and registration status. Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya also defended the governments action on the madrasas, stating that the rise in radicalisation in border areas was an alarming signal and it was state governments responsibility to stop anti-national activities, taking place in backdrop of madrasa education.
Disha Salian case: Uddhav, Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea in CBI FIR
New Delhi: The CBI, on Monday, September 13, has registered a first information report (FIR) in connection with the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, after the case was handed over to the central probe agency by the Bombay High Court with a clear instruction not to name anyone Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi court reserves order on Swatantra Bhardwajs bail plea, verdict on Tuesday
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday reserved its order on the regular bail plea filed by self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody in connection with the alleged assault of the father of a minor activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar. The Patiala House Court is likely to pronounce its order on the bail application on Tuesday. During the hearing, the court questioned the Delhi Police on whether Bhardwaj had used caste-indicative words at the time of the alleged incident, and it submitted that the initial complaint did not mention the use of any such language. It said the allegation was made subsequently when the complainant's statement was recorded again, following which provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were added to the FIR. Bhardwaj's counsel had sought bail, while the prosecution opposed the plea. Bhardwaj is accused of assaulting Sanjay Kumar, father of a minor protester, during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in July. The police had earlier said that the injuries sustained by the victim were simple in nature and were allegedly caused by a steel bracelet. The FIR also invokes relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and provisions relating to criminal intimidation. The development comes days after the Patiala House Court had declined an out-of-turn hearing on Bhardwaj's bail plea and listed it for September 14. Bhardwaj was held in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district on September 4, hours after representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) met senior Delhi Police officials and demanded his arrest. The Delhi High Court had earlier dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed by Bhardwaj challenging his arrest in the alleged assault case. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja rejected the petition after the Delhi Police submitted that it was not maintainable as Bhardwaj had already been sent to judicial custody. The CJP had also demanded invocation of an attempt-to-murder charge, with the police stating that the provision would be considered after obtaining an expert medical opinion. A separate FIR was also registered against Bhardwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on the complaint of the minor activist, who alleged online rape threats and harassment. The controversy erupted after a purported viral video in which Bhardwaj allegedly claimed that he had physically assaulted the father of the minor activist during the Jantar Mantar demonstration and allegedly said that he was let off because of his political connections. Bhardwaj later told the media that he had allegedly acted in self-defence. Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas (LJP-RV) chief Chirag Paswan had said that his name was misused by Bhardwaj in the purported video. Paswan had said that he filed an official complaint against Bhardwaj and would ensure justice for the minor victim and her family.
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'I used to hype finals': Shafali Verma on change in approach for big games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India's star opener Shafali Verma spoke on her change in approach for big games after having recently powered India to an eighth title in the Women's Asia Cup with a win over Sri Lanka in the final. Shafali made 68 from 39 balls to set things with the bat, along with Smriti Mandhana as the two put up 129 runs for the opening wicket as India won by 72 runs later while defending 183. Shafali and Mandhana sat down with each other to reflect on their performances as the right-handed batter spoke on her change of approach while playing in big games. Before her 68 in the final, Shafali also scored 64 against Bangladesh to help India win the semifinal. I used to take the finals as a crucial game. I used to keep it as a hype. But now I keep things simple. I think I have to go to my basics. I have to watch the ball and react, Shafali said in a video posted by BCCI Women. And I think cricket always grows. You learn slowly. If you're a good learner, you learn fast. So I'm just thinking about these things only. To learn things quickly and grow a lot, she added. Shafali was the Player of the Match in both final and semifinal and also the Player of the Series for having scored 236 runs and having taken two wickets. She also created an everlasting impact in the ODI World Cup 2025 final against South Africa with a stroke-filled 87-run knock from 78 balls before she also took two wickets to be named Player of the Match as India won a historic title. Meanwhile, Shafali and Mandhana were both relieved to beat Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2026 final after having lost to them in the 2024 showdown clash. Smriti didi, how are you feeling? We have finally taken revenge for 2024. I'm pretty sure we were all waiting for this moment for a long time. We came to the Sri Lanka finals and we won, Shafali asked her senior opening partner, Mandhana. 2024 was very disappointing. I think we could not defend 165. But I think after two years, it felt good to play in the same position in the finals. And especially after three years of T20 cricket, I don't think our team has done so well in the tournaments. So I feel that way, it's a good confidence booster. But yeah, we have to continue, Mandhana said. The two also reflected on their 129-run partnership, which is now the highest in the Women's T20I Asia Cup for any wicket. Mandhana heaped praise on Shafali for her innings. Today's innings was very...I would say a mature innings. You started off well, but picked your gaps, picked your pockets. A lot of things are said for the openers. Openers are always under scrutiny, Mandhana said, before Shafali replied, Like you said, that openers are under scrutiny, so it is best to reply with the bat. Coming to the match, India did very well in both departments. India posted a strong total of 183/5, with Shafali Verma (68) and Smriti Mandhana (59) setting things with a record 129-run stand for the opening wicket and scoring strong half-centuries. The Indian bowlers backed things pretty well as Shree Charani picked up four wickets, while Deepti Sharma also scalped three wickets to take the Women in Blue home.
India, MERCOSUR sign protocol to allow electronic certificates of origin for trade
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India and MERCOSUR signed the first additional protocol to their preferential trade agreement (PTA) to facilitate acceptance of electronic certificates of origin, marking an important step towards facilitating paperless trade and modernising customs procedures between the two sides, the Commerce Ministry announced on Monday. The protocol was signed by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal and Uruguay's Ambassador to India Alberto Guani, and Paraguay's Ambassador to India, Fleming Raul Duarte Ramos, in the presence of Uruguay's Foreign Affairs Minister Mario Lubetkin, in the exercise of the pro tempore Presidency of MERCOSUR and the representatives from the Embassies of Argentina and Brazil. The India-MERCOSUR preferential trade agreement was signed on January 25, 2004 and entered into force on June 1, 2009. The agreement provides preferential tariff concessions on 450 tariff lines by India and 452 tariff lines by the MERCOSUR side. MERCOSUR has six full member countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela (full member, but suspended since December 2016) and Bolivia. The bloc also has seven associate members which include other Latin American countries such as Chile, Columbia and Peru. The first additional protocol amends Article 16 of Annex III (Rules of Origin) of the PTA by providing that certificates of origin issued in electronic format shall have the same legal validity and identical value as certificates of origin issued in paper format. Such electronic certificates of origin will be required to be issued and electronically signed in accordance with the respective domestic legislation of the parties, by duly authorised entities and officials. The move is expected to facilitate the transition towards digital and paperless trade documentation, reduce transaction costs and processing time associated with the issuance and verification of certificates of origin, and improve the efficiency of preferential trade under the existing India-MERCOSUR PTA. The initiative follows discussions in the Joint Administrative Committee of the India-MERCOSUR PTA. At its fourth meeting held on November 27, 2025, both sides supported updating the agreement to facilitate the use of digital certificates of origin. The proposal for the additional protocol was subsequently adopted by mutual consent at the fifth meeting of the Joint Administrative Committee held on April 9 this year. The protocol will enter into force upon completion of the respective internal procedures by India and the MERCOSUR parties and notification of the same to each other. The signing of the first additional protocol underscores the commitment of India and MERCOSUR to deepen trade facilitation, adopt modern customs practices and strengthen the institutional framework supporting bilateral trade. The signing also represents a significant step in the ongoing engagement between India and MERCOSUR to further strengthen and expand their trade and economic partnership.
Fresh UCC debate in MP as Muslim leaders oppose Bill, appeal for Delhi protest on Sep 17
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 14 (IANS) A fresh debate over the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has begun in Madhya Pradesh, with Muslim leaders opposing the proposed common personal law framework and appealing to the community to participate in a September 17 protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. It has been nearly two months after the Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the UCC Bill on July 21. The legislation has been sent to the President for assent and is yet to come into force in the state. Members of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) held a meeting at its Khanugaon campus in Bhopal on Monday to discuss the UCC. After the meeting, Bhopal City Qazi Mushtaq Ali Nadvi and Congress leader Arif Masood, an executive committee member of the AIMPLB, addressed a press conference and opposed the proposed law. Nadvi said the Muslim community did not accept the UCC and questioned its necessity in view of constitutional guarantees on religious freedom and minority rights. The Constitution guarantees religious freedom and the rights of minorities, so the necessity and impact of the UCC need to be seriously considered, the Bhopal City Qazi said. He also referred to a 1972 speech by former RSS Chief late M S Golwalkar, claiming that Golwalkar had said a civil code was not essential for national unity. Nadvi said matters related to Muslim personal law should be addressed by members of the community and those having knowledge of it. He also rejected arguments that Muslim personal law was inadequate on women's rights, saying Islam had granted women rights as mothers, daughters and wives, including rights in property. He appealed to the Muslims and secular citizens to join the September 17 programme at Jantar Mantar, saying the community would follow further directions issued by the AIMPLB. Masood said the Board had taken its position after consultations with people and organisations across the country. Five members associated with the Board in Madhya Pradesh deliberated on the issue and, with the Board's approval, we are appealing to people of the state to join the movement at Jantar Mantar on September 17, the Congress leader told IANS. The issue has acquired greater political significance after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the UCC would be introduced in all 21 states and Union Territories governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA before the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The UCC Bills have already been passed in Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh, though the law is currently in force only in Uttarakhand. Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh are awaiting the President's assent and subsequent notification. Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari also criticised the BJP over the UCC, alleging that the issue was being used to divert public attention from pressing economic and social concerns. UCC is a tool in the hands of the BJP to mislead the country and spread hatred, Patwari told IANS.
Higher food prices drive CPI higher, inflation outlook faces weather, energy risks: Economists
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Retail inflation rose to 4.82 per cent in August from 4.5 per cent in July, driven primarily by higher food prices, while core inflation also edged up, CareEdge Ratings Chief Economist Rajani Sinha said on Monday, warning that the inflation outlook remains vulnerable to weather-related and external risks. According to Sinha, core inflation increased marginally to 4.4 per cent in August from 4.2 per cent in July, although core inflation excluding precious metals remained relatively benign at 3.3 per cent. The rise in headline inflation was largely attributed to higher food prices across several categories, including sugar, rice, edible oil and select vegetables such as onions. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded a year-on-year increase of 4.82 per cent in August 2026, according to data cited by industry body PHDCCI. Food inflation rose to 5.66 per cent in August from 5.52 per cent in July, while rural food inflation was higher at 6.13 per cent. Among key food items, ginger, onion and garlic recorded particularly sharp price increases of 73.82 per cent, 48.27 per cent and 43.60 per cent, respectively. Tomato and potato, however, provided some relief, with prices declining 31.09 per cent and 13.14 per cent, respectively, during the month. Sinha said onion prices have been affected by delayed new plantings following a late monsoon, which has postponed the arrival of the new harvest in markets. Sugar prices have also come under pressure due to lower-than-expected sugarcane yields and a shift towards ethanol production, which has tightened domestic availability. The increase in food prices is also adding to costs across the food and beverage industry. PHDCCI President Rajeev Juneja said that with staple food prices rising sharply, cost pressures on food processing, restaurants and other related services are likely to become more pronounced. Inflation was also elevated in the personal care, social protection and miscellaneous goods and services category, which recorded inflation of 15.21 per cent in August. The increase was primarily driven by higher jewellery prices amid a rise in global gold and silver prices. Silver jewellery prices surged 107.11 per cent, while gold, diamond and platinum jewellery prices rose 35.53 per cent. PHDCCI SG & CEO Ranjeet Mehta said sustained high prices of precious metals could weigh on demand during the upcoming festival and wedding season. CareEdge Ratings expects CPI inflation to peak in the third quarter of FY27 and average around 5 per cent during FY27. On monetary policy, Sinha said the Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee is likely to remain data-dependent, with its decisions guided by evolving growth and inflation dynamics. A sustained uptick in inflation could strengthen the case for a rate hike in the coming months, Sinha said, adding that the October RBI policy decision will be closely watched as major global central banks have already begun moving towards tighter monetary policy.
Chhatron Ki Goonj Opportunity for Those Tormented by Education System To Usher Change: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said his Chhatron Ki Goonj initiative is an opportunity for those students who are tormented by the education system to bring about a change in it. Im coming to Indore on 19 September to meet students, to hear you, to talk to you. If you or your loved ones are tormented by the education system and want these conditions to change, you know Chhatron Ki Goonj is your collective voice, an opportunity to start the change, Gandhi said in a post in Hindi on X. 19
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Mega dam, warming Himalayas: Chinas Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project faces renewed scrutiny
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Chinas mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has brought renewed scrutiny to the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure in the ecologically fragile and seismically active Himalayan region, a report has stated. Farther east, Beijing began construction in July 2025 on the lower Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower cascade near Medog, dubbed the project of the century. With an estimated cost of around 1.2 trillion yuan, the project is expected to generate roughly three times the power produced by the Three Gorges Dam. The river plunges nearly 2,000 metres through a short, seismically active gorge before flowing into India as the Siang in Arunachal Pradesh and eventually the Brahmaputra in Assam, according to a report in 'One World Outlook'. Whatever ones view of the geopolitics, the sustainability question is narrower and harder: What does it mean to pin the energy future of a continent to tunnels and powerhouses in one of the least stable mountain syntaxis on Earth, upstream of tens of millions of people, at the same moment that permafrost, glaciers and monsoon extremes are all moving in the wrong direction? the report stated. A 2022 paper in Nature Geoscience put the problem in the language engineers prefer. Warming is destabilizing rock and ice across High Mountain Asia. Sediment loads are rising. Reservoirs silt. Dams designed for a 20th-century rain flood can be overtopped by a 21st-century ice-and-rock cascade. Two-thirds of Himalayan hydropower projects, the authors noted, sit on potential outburst-flood pathways. That was four years and several wrecked plants ago, it added. Nepals disaster authority has so far recorded nearly 1400 deaths with over 5,000 people still missing in the aftermath of the devastating floods along the Nepal-China border on August 26. Hundreds of foreign pilgrims, trekkers and over 600 children are among those unaccounted for in two districts of the Himalayan nation. Chinese authorities have also confirmed several deaths and reported hundreds missing in Gyirong County, where rescue teams were still searching underground powerhouses. This is not a natural disaster in the old sense. It is a compound event: a warming cryosphere, a young mountain chain, and a development model that treats the worlds highest range as a construction site on the plains, One World Outlook mentioned. The report noted that the Himalayas perform a vital function no dam can replicate, storing winter water as ice and releasing it in spring. It helps sustain the monsoon and prevents vast quantities of soil from being washed into the Bay of Bengal within a single season, with nearly two billion people living with the consequences. If the range is developed as a corridor of concrete and blasting powder, the bill will not be itemized as climate. It will arrive as it did on August 26: suddenly, from upstream, and faster than anyone can run. The question the latest flood asks is not whether the mountains are fragile. They have always been fragile. The question is why we keep staking lives and capital on the pretense that they are not, the report added.
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Nishu wins 53kg trials, sets up showdown with Antim Panghal for World Championships berth
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Nishu emerged as the winner in the 53kg category at the national selection trials on Monday, earning the right to challenge Asian Games-bound Antim Panghal in a final trial for Indias berth at the Senior World Wrestling Championships. The trials were held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, where Nishu came through a competitive 53kg field and defeated Thishka in the final. Under the Wrestling Federation of Indias (WFI) selection policy, the winners of Mondays trials will get an opportunity to face the wrestlers already selected for the Asian Games in a final trial. The eventual winner of that contest will represent India in the respective category at the Senior World Championships, scheduled to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from October 24 to November 1. The final trial between Nishu and Antim will be conducted at a later date. The trials in four non-Olympic weight categories are also scheduled to be held separately. Apart from Nishu, several other wrestlers produced strong performances in the womens categories. The two-time U20 World Champion Kajal topped the 76kg category after defeating Siksha in the final, while Simran secured the 57kg title by edging Swati Shinde. Neelam claimed the 50kg top spot after overcoming Ankush in the final. Tapsya won the 62kg category with a victory over Anjali, while Srishti prevailed against Bipasha to finish first in the 68kg division. WFI President Sanjay Singh praised the standard of competition and said the performances highlighted the growing depth in Indian womens wrestling. The quality and intensity of the bouts today were encouraging. The wrestlers fought with tremendous determination and showed that there is considerable depth across the weight categories. I congratulate all the winners and look forward to seeing them compete for India on the international stage, Sanjay Singh said. The spotlight, however, will remain firmly on the 53kg category, where Nishus trial victory has set up a high-stakes final contest against Antim, with a World Championships place at stake. The results of Mondays WFI Womens Selection Trials were: 50kg: Neelam 1st Position | Ankush 2nd Position 53kg: Nishu 1st Position | Thishka 2nd Position 57kg: Simran 1st Position | Swati Shinde 2nd Position 62kg: Tapsya 1st Position | Anjali 2nd Position 68kg: Srishti 1st Position | Bipasha 2nd Position 76kg: Kajal 1st Position | Siksha 2nd Position
India and Canada discuss bilateral cooperation, Ukraine situation
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with his Canadian counterpart, Anita Anand, holding discussions on bilateral cooperation as well as the situation in Ukraine. Good to speak with FM Anita Anand of Canada this evening, on our bilateral cooperation as well as on the Ukraine situation, EAM Jaishankar stated on X. Earlier this month, both countries held the annual Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), which the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said carried forward the sustained momentum in bilateral relationship witnessed since June 2025. The Indian delegation at the meeting was led by MEA's Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon, while Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Thangaraj headed the visiting team from Global Affairs Canada during the talks held at New Delhi's Hyderabad House on September 2. The FOC was held against the backdrop of sustained momentum in the bilateral relationship, reflected in the pace of high-level exchanges and progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation since June 2025. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of India-Canada ties, anchored in shared democratic values, respect for principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and joint commitment to the rule of law, read a statement issued by the MEA. The two sides reviewed progress of various institutional mechanisms, including in energy and critical minerals, science and technology, education, security and defence cooperation, culture, people-to-people ties and consular matters. Both sides welcomed the progress made in strengthening of institutional engagement and dialogue between the two governments, it added. The MEA further said that both sides reiterated their shared commitment to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations before the end of the year, with the shared objective of more than doubling bilateral trade to CAD 70 billion/INR 4.65 lakh crore by 2030. Last month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that India and Canada have an opportunity to deepen financial-sector cooperation and build long-term investment partnerships, as she highlighted the complementarity between the two economies. Addressing a high-level India-Canada Business Roundtable in Toronto in the presence of Canadian Finance and National Revenue Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, FM Sitharaman said India brings scale, growth and opportunities, while Canada offers long-term capital, institutional depth and expertise. FM Sitharaman highlighted the fresh momentum in IndiaCanada economic engagement and called for translating it into deeper financial-sector cooperation and long-term investment partnerships, the Ministry of Finance said.
