Zee seeks action against Reliance-Disney's JioStar over copyright breach
Zee has alleged JioStar continued using its music and songs despite a Delhi High Court injunction, escalating the copyright dispute between the companies
Delhi weather today: The southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Delhi two days ahead of schedule, and the IMD has forecast rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad from September 26, even as a Western Disturbance and below normal minimum temperatures bring an early chill to the region before skies clear by the end of the month.
SC clears forensic audit of Fortis-IHH deal involving erstwhile Religare promoters Singh brothers
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a Delhi High Court-appointed forensic auditor to examine transactions involving Fortis Healthcare, Malaysias IHH Healthcare and entities linked to former promoters Malvinder and Shivinder Singh. The audit will trace assets linked to the brothers and examine the dilution of their Fortis shareholding.
MCD conducts 38 demolitions in Delhi across 12 zones
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Asian Games Medalists Receive Hero's Welcome In Delhi
Indian shooting contingent members, including Elavenil Valarivan, Mairaj Ahmad Khan, Anantjit Singh Naruka, and Raiza Dhillon, received a warm welcome upon their return to Delhi after winning medals at the Asian Games. Elavenil expressed confidence despite missing gold, highlighting her win against world and Olympic champions. Veteran Mairaj Khan celebrated his first Asian Games medal after two decades, while Naruka and Dhillon also shared their pride and satisfaction with their achievements.
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Reading Circle: Where Srinagars women read, talk and belong
Srinagar, Sep 25: Every Saturday afternoon, a group of women sit together to talk about a text, a poem or an essay they have read that week. Nobody lectures, nobody is asked to raise a hand, and nobody is wiser than the other. This is the Reading Circle at Kabo, a reading group only for women that has quickly become one of the most talked-about literary spaces in Srinagar. Founder Maumil Mehraj, 28, said the idea came from something she missed after moving back to Kashmir. She had spent most of her adult life in Delhi and abroad, studying literature and later peace and conflict studies, and was used to being around people who talked about books, history and society. When she returned to Kashmir, she felt that kind of space was missing. Reading is largely a solitary activity, but it is when you discuss what you have read with other people that you really begin to understand what a text is trying to say, she told Rising Kashmir. Discussing what you have read, forming new and different opinions, felt like a very natural next step. It was that need of occupying space, of developing intellectual curiosity together, that made me start the Circle. That is how it began, in June this year. It did not start big. Only three people came to the first session, and Mehraj said she felt a little disheartened at the time. Then a reel about the group went up on Instagram and things changed. Now, between 20 and 25 women come every Saturday to the hotel The Kabo in Wazir Bagh, and around 10 of them never miss a session. For Mehraj, however, the growing numbers are not really the point. The Circle remains an attempt to protect a particular kind of room: one where women can arrive without having to perform expertise, read something carefully, disagree with one another and leave having thought about it a little differently. What brings women back to the Circle each week, she said, is that nobody is treated as more important than anyone else in the room. She remembered a session where a Kashmir University professor sat across from her own student, and another where three students from Amar Singh College sat with their teacher, all as equals. She said such spaces are rare in Kashmir, where people usually cannot sit with their teachers outside of an institutional space and speak freely. For Dr Yasmin Shoaib, 46, a dentist, the Circle has turned out to be about much more than books. I have never been someone who was particularly fond of reading, but joining the Circle has given me something much more meaningful, she said. Every time I enter that space, I feel a different kind of happiness. I feel heard, respected, and, most importantly, not judged. I don't have to be the person everyone expects me to be. She said listening to younger members has taught her that people can learn just as much from conversation as from books. I may not have fallen in love with books yet, but I have certainly fallen in love with what the Circle gives me: a sense of belonging, acceptance, and the freedom to simply be myself. 16-year-old Hoor ul Nisa Behzad, a student and the youngest member of the group, said something similar in her own way. I think I came here for books, but somewhere along the way, I found a little more than that, she said. I read because I love words, but I stay because I love what words do to people. The readings are at the heart of the Circle. The group has moved between writers as different as Kate Chopin, Joan Didion, Albert Camus, James Baldwin, Annie Ernaux and Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain. The conversations rarely stay confined to a single interpretation of a text. A story might lead to a discussion about marriage, motherhood or the expectations placed on women; another might open into questions of memory, class, politics or the ways people understand themselves. Mehraj says that is what she finds most interesting about reading together: the same text can mean something entirely different to different people in the room. The Circle has hosted guest sessions with Nayeema Mehjoor, educationist Mahi Burza, writer Mehak Jamal and academic Dr Nyla Ali Khan. Author Anam Zakaria will join a session online on the 27th.
Army Chief reviews LoC security in Kashmir
Srinagar, Sep 25: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth on Friday visited forward areas and formations of the Chinar Corps under Northern Command to review operational preparedness and the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and in the hinterland. During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed by commanders on the prevailing security situation, operational readiness and ongoing efforts to strengthen military capabilities. According to the Army, General Seth was also briefed on measures taken to maintain a strong security posture along the LoC and ensure preparedness for counter-terrorist operations in the hinterland. Interacting with troops in operational areas, the COAS praised all ranks for maintaining a high level of vigilance. He also highlighted the key focus areas of VIJAY, a five-point framework aimed at transforming the Indian Army into a future-ready force capable of responding quickly across the full spectrum of operations. The Army Chief also appreciated the coordination between the Indian Army, civil administration, Central Armed Police Forces, Jammu & Kashmir Police and other security agencies in maintaining peace and stability in the region. During his visit to Tangdhar, General Seth inspected the Advanced Surgical Eye Camp being organised by the Indian Army under Operation Drishti 2026. The camp, which is being held from September 23 to 30, aims to provide specialised eye care to serving personnel, Veer Naris, veterans, their dependents and civilians, particularly those living in remote and difficult-to-reach areas of Jammu & Kashmir. Specialist teams from Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, and 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar, are conducting the medical camp. More than 6,000 patients are expected to be screened, while over 400 eye surgeries are planned during the week-long initiative.
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Statehood Storm Rocks J&K Assembly
Srinagar, Sep 25: J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood on Friday reopened an old political faultline in the Legislative Assembly, with the BJP objecting to a reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution, storming the Well and forcing repeated adjournments before the House was finally adjourned till Monday. Moved by Omar after Question Hour, the resolution called upon the Government of India to restore full statehood to J&K and forward the resolution to the Centre. In addition to the resolutions passed by this House on 26 June 2000 and 6 November 2024, the House calls upon the Government of India for the immediate and urgent restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and resolves that this resolution be forwarded to the Government of India, reads the resolution. While the immediate demand was for restoration of statehood, the reference to the June 26, 2000 resolution passed during the previous National Conference government seeking greater autonomy for J&K became the flashpoint for the BJP. BJP members objected to the reference and entered the Well of the House, raising slogans and protesting against any attempt to bring the autonomy issue into the discussion. The protests disrupted proceedings and copies of the resolution were torn amid the uproar. Led by Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, BJP members objected to mentioning of autonomy in the resolution and also the reference of previous resolutions including special status passed by the J&K Assembly. The Speaker initially adjourned the House for 30 minutes in an attempt to restore order. When proceedings resumed, the confrontation continued, with BJP members maintaining their opposition to the resolution in its present form. The continued ruckus eventually forced Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to adjourn the House till Monday, leaving the substantive debate on the statehood resolution pending. We want full statehood Speaking to reporters after the disruption, Omar said the resolution was specifically about restoration of statehood and argued that the reference to earlier resolutions did not change the nature of the fresh demand. The Chief Minister said J&K had been promised restoration of statehood following delimitation and elections and that his government had repeatedly reminded the Centre of the commitment. The people of J&K had participated in the electoral process with the expectation that statehood would follow and questioned why the promise had not yet been fulfilled, he said. My government was seeking restoration of the entire erstwhile state and not a diluted arrangement. Omar said: We want full statehood. We have been promised full statehood and we want full statehood. He stressed that the demand was neither for half nor quarter statehood. Taking a swipe at the BJPs opposition to the resolution, Omar said the party should have allowed a debate in the House and participated in the voting process. He challenged the BJP to identify any language in the resolution that was against the national interest and argued that the House should be allowed to debate the demand before members took a position. Omar also said the reference to the earlier resolutions did not amount to bringing a fresh autonomy resolution before the House, maintaining that the new resolution had a specific and separate objective restoration of statehood. Let BJP show me a single word which is anti-national in the resolution, he said. The Chief Ministers comments came as the BJP maintained that the reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution could not be treated as incidental and accused the ruling camp of trying to bring issues relating to autonomy and the pre-1953 constitutional arrangement into the Assembly. NC: Debate will show who backs statehood The National Conference defended the wording of the resolution, saying that the reference to previous resolutions should not be confused with the immediate demand for statehood. NC MLA Tanvir Sadiq said the resolution before the House was separate from the earlier resolutions and should be considered on its own merit. Statehood resolution, with reference to earlier resolutions, is separate resolution on statehood. We expected everyone to support it. Debate will show who wants statehood and who does not, Sadiq said. PDP supports resolution, sets rider The PDP, while supporting the statehood demand, sought amendments to the resolution. PDP MLA Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi said the text should also refer to restoration of Article 370 and 35-A and take a position on the developments of August 5, 2019. We support National Conferences statehood resolution but want it amended. It is weak as it does not mention restoration of Article 370 and 35-A or condemn what BJP and Delhi did on August 5, 2019, Mehdi said. BJP rejects resolution, cites autonomy, past resolutions The BJP, however, rejected the framing of the issue as merely one of statehood and alleged that the NC-Congress position was linked to demands for autonomy and the pre-1953 arrangement. BJP MLA Balwant Singh Mankotia said the issues being raised by the ruling parties could not be discussed in the Assembly in the manner being suggested. National Conference and Congress do not want restoration of statehood in J&K. They are seeking statehood with autonomy and pre-1953 status, which cannot be discussed in this Assembly after the Reorganisation Act, Mankotia said. BJP MLA Shagun Parihar also targeted Omar over the references to autonomy and self-rule. CM Omar Abdullah does not want restoration of J&K statehood. That is why he talks about self-rule and autonomy and wants to divert attention from the issue, Parihar said. The exchange exposed the sharply different positions among the parties over what should accompany or follow the restoration of statehood. For the NC, the resolution is a direct demand for restoration of full statehood and a reminder to the Centre of its stated commitment. The PDP wants the text to encompass the constitutional changes of 2019, while the BJP has objected to the autonomy reference and said the Assembly cannot reopen questions relating to the pre-2019 constitutional arrangement. With the House adjourned until Monday amid the BJP ruckus, the statehood resolution is now set to return to the Assembly against the backdrop of a wider political dispute over statehood, autonomy and the constitutional changes of August 2019.
Congress Protests Across India, Seeks CECs Resignation
In Delhi, Congress workers gathered at the party's office on Rouse Avenue and marched towards the BJP headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg before attempting to proceed towards the Election Commission headquarters at Nirvachan Sadan.
What steps are you taking?: HC questions DU over hostel shortage, flags vague reply
Court notes only 5,698 of over 1.3 lakh students have hostel access, while hearing petitions on the Satya Niketan tragedy; cause of collapse unknown, downpour may have weakened structure: MCD
J&K wins national recognition under Ayushman Bharat
Srinagar, Sep 26: Jammu & Kashmir has received national recognition for its efforts under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, with the State Health Agency, J&K, being honoured as the Best Performing Union Territory for achieving saturation of frontline workers with Ayushman Cards. The award was presented at Aarogya Manthan 2026, held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the celebrations marking 8 years of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and 5 years of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Virender Kumar, Nodal Officer, SHA J&K, received the award on behalf of the State Health Agency, J&K, from Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, National Health Authority and other dignitaries. The achievement is the result of the collective efforts of SHA J&K, Chief Medical Officers, district teams, frontline health workers and field functionaries across the UT. Their continued efforts at the district and grassroots levels have helped ensure that frontline workers are covered with Ayushman Cards and are able to avail the benefits associated with the scheme. The recognition is a proud moment for the teams working across Jammu & Kashmir and adds further momentum to the ongoing efforts of SHA J&K to strengthen AB-PMJAY SEHAT and ensure that the benefits of the scheme reach people across the UT of Jammu & Kashmir.
Congress hits streets seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar
PTI New Delhi Upping the ante over the SIR row, the Congress on Friday staged protests by attempting to march towards state election commission offices in various parts of the country, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars immediate arrest, removal from office, and an independent review of all decisions and electoral roll changes made under []
3 NDA allies seek EC clarification on objections over SIR within poll panel
PTI New Delhi Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) allies Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) on Friday sought a clearer explanation from the Election Commission (EC) regarding concerns raised by two Election Commissioners over the voter list revision, with Union Minister Chirag Paswan warning that []
111 MPs, MLAs changed parties since 2022: Poll watchdog ADR
PTI New Delhi As many as 111 MPs and MLAs changed their parties after winning elections to Parliament or state assemblies between 2022 and 2026, with the highest number of such switches recorded in Nagaland and West Bengal, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and National Election Watch. The analysis, []
Xi Slows To A Crawl?: Trump, Melania Match Pace In Bizarre Moment, Health Questions Explode
Donald Trump and Melania Trump appeared to slow their pace alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the US National Archives, prompting fresh attention on Xis health and physical condition. The footage itself provides no confirmed evidence of any serious illness. But it comes after Xi skipped a gala dinner during the BRICS summit in New Delhi, with reports citing claims that he was unwell. Beijing has not publicly explained his absence. The moment has also renewed scrutiny of the physical demands placed on both Xi and Trump as two of the worlds most powerful leaders continue to face intense public attention over their appearances and stamina.
Delhi government meets target of planting 70 lakh saplings
Hockey legends protest in New Delhi, demand overhaul of national body
Hockey legends protest in New Delhi, demand overhaul of national body
Delhi cop dies in celebratory firing at family event in Hansi village
No-vending zones set up but hawkers still encroach footpaths in Noida Sector 78
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UP to crack down on buses carrying excess rooftop luggage
Tangdhar, Sep 25: Deep beneath the rugged terrain of Tangdhar along the Line of Control (LoC), an underground operation theatre is providing a secure and specialised setting for critical medical care in one of North Kashmirs shelling-prone frontier zones. Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Head of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantonment, said, [] The post From The LoC: In shelling-prone Tangdhar, underground operation theatre provides critical medical support appeared first on Northlines .
Police cordons Jantar Mantar, deploys more men at EC office amid protests
Delhi Police have increased security measures outside the Election Commission of India due to planned protests. The protests are organized by the Delhi Congress over electoral roll revisions, demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Additional protests are also taking place across different states including Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, targeting the Chief Election Commissioner. Opposition parties are preparing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Kumar in Parliament over alleged irregularities.
DDA organises Tourism Day event at Baansera
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Delhi's Initial Ranji Games May Happen In Palam Due To Major Drainage Revamp At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Palam Air Force Ground: Delhis initial home matches in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season could be shifted to the Air Force Ground in Palam as the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) prepares to undertake a major overhaul of the drainage system at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The venue, which recently hosted three T20Is between India and Afghanistan earlier this month, will require an extended period of downtime once the civic work commences. A proposal has been sent out to improve the drainage system at the venue. Right now, people concerned are waiting for the final approval. Lets be clear - this process needs time; in winter, it takes time for the grass to grow, and for this, proper sunshine is needed, and you can have an idea of it by seeing the weather in December and January, a source familiar with the matter told IANS on Friday. Delhi, which kicks off their Elite Group C campaign against Bengal in Kalyani from October 11, have two scheduled home fixtures in the first phase - against Gujarat (October 1821) and Services (November 25). Both matches are now expected to take place at the Palam Air Force Ground. The upgradation in the drainage system will also lead to the soil-based outfield being converted into a sand-based one. The process will involve a lot of watering, and the invitation for tenders is expected to begin soon. People who have worked in upgrading drainage systems at other Test venues and are known to the BCCI are expected to be preferred for this work. A final confirmation is likely to come by the first week of October, added the source. The timeline for the outfield work, initially understood to be of four months, could also cast doubt over New Delhi hosting the mens ODI between India and Sri Lanka, to be played on December 13. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Previously, former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya was appointed head coach of the Delhi men's domestic team for the 2026/27 season and will take over from Sarandeep Singh, who was on the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) and notably recommended his name for the role. Should the upgradation work and grass cultivation face delays, the BCCI may have to look at an alternative venue for the match. Delhi will have a second-phase Ranji Trophy home game against Maharashtra, slated to be held from February 1 to 4. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories This marks Dahiya's fourth stint in charge of Delhi, after having previously guided them to their last Ranji Trophy title in 2007/08, besides coaching Uttar Pradesh to the semi-finals in 2021/22. A seasoned coach, Dahiyas extensive resume includes IPL assistant coaching roles with Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Kolkata Knight Riders, and he coaches Purani Dilli 6 in the Delhi Premier League (DPL). Article Source: IANS
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'Tried to pull us into car': Two held for harassing Hindu College students in Mukherjee Nagar
Two individuals have been arrested for harassing Hindu College students in northwest Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar. The arrested individuals are Abhinav and Abhimanyu. Abhinav has been arrested from Laxmi Nagar and Abhimanyu from Gurugram, while efforts are underway to nab the others, a senior police officer said.
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While the fires reportedly originated in the air-conditioning units, the response of the bus crews made a difference. Survivors of the Delhi bus fire alleged that they had drawn the crews attention to a burning smell before the fire spread, but the crew paid no heed
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Jammu Kashmir Named Best-Performing UT For Ayushman Card Coverage Among Frontline Workers
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir has been recognised as the Best Performing Union Territory for achieving saturation of frontline workers with Ayushman Cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The State Health Agency (SHA), J&K received the award at Aarogya Manthan 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, held to mark eight years []
Delhi cop dies after bullet hits thigh during celebratory firing at Hansi ceremony
PM Modi goes 'Bhajan Clubbing' with GenZ on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya's birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attended the 'Bhajan Clubbing' programme at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park in Delhi to mark the birth anniversary of Bharatiya Jana Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Earlier in the day, Modi...
VIRAANSH BHANUSHALI: WHY INDIA MUST STOP COPYING THE WEST | AXIS INTERVIEW
Viraansh Bhanushali shot to global attention after his viral Oxford Union speech on India and Pakistan - and later became a speaker at the BRICS Summit in Delhi. In this Axis interview, the young Indian voice talks about Indias place in a changing world. He discusses BRICS, Indias strategic autonomy and why he believes India should not simply copy the West. He also reflects on his own journey - from stammering as a kid to speaking at global platforms as a young Indian.Is this Indias next global voice?
Massive Protest Erupts At Delhis Jantar Mantar Against Gyanesh Kumar Over EC-SIR Row
Several activists and protesters were detained by Delhi Police during a citizens march near Jantar Mantar against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest began at Jantar Mantar, where AISA president Neha Bora and associates raised slogans demanding the scrapping of SIR and removal of all Election Commissioners. Activists including Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan, Dipankar Bhattacharya and Nandita Narain also addressed the media. Police stopped the march near the Patel Chowk Metro station car park. TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined the demonstration, while the Indian Youth Congress marched from Raisina Road to Jantar Mantar. PTI, quoting organisers, reported the detention of several protesters, while Bora also claimed her detention.
Bengal: FIR against Maktoob over report on Moitra complaint
New Delhi: The West Bengal Police has registered a case against Maktoob Media following a social media post on Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitras allegations that Muslim IPS officers were kept out of meetings during Union Home Minister Amit Shahs visit to the state. Even as the police have denied the report, there has 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 .
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, September 25, attended Bhajan Clubbing at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park in Delhi, raising more than a few eyebrows. The event was held on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sangh Parivar ideologue Deendayal Upadhyaya at a park opposite the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters. The event featured 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 .
Supreme Court Eases Bail Conditions for Miran Haider in Delhi Riots Case
The Supreme Court has relaxed bail conditions for Miran Haider, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, allowing him to report once a week. Supreme Court Eases Bail Conditions for Miran Haider in Delhi Riots Case
The two institutions inked a memorandum of understanding during the 85th CSIR Foundation Day celebrations held in New Delhi on Friday.
Prime Minister Modi Celebrates Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyayas 110th Birth Anniversary with
Prime Minister Modi attended a Bhajan Clubbing event in New Delhi to honor Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyayas legacy and teachings. Prime Minister Modi Celebrates Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyayas 110th Birth Anniversary with Bhajan Clubbing
2 held for 'harassing' Hindu College students in Delhi's Mukherjee Nagar; SUV seized
Opposition maintaining illusion elections are free, fair: Dipke
New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Friday urged opposition parties to stop participating in elections if they believe the electoral process is being rigged, saying their continued participation only legitimises such polls and creates an illusion that they are free and fair. In a post on X, Dipke said opposition parties 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 .
National Consultation Meeting on Cooperative Sector Capacity Building Emphasizes Quality Training
A national consultation meeting in New Delhi focuses on enhancing training and capacity building in the cooperative sector. National Consultation Meeting on Cooperative Sector Capacity Building Emphasizes Quality Training
Watch: Delhi SIR: VIP voters retained after shifted, absent flags | Above the Fold | Sept 25, 2026
We explore the ECIs voter roll scrutiny, alongside Trump and Xis Washington talks, J&K statehood debates, and more in todays above the fold episode
PM Modi Joins Bhajan Clubbing As Congress Protesters Demanding Gyanesh Kumar
PM Narendra Modi on Friday participated in a Bhajan Clubbing program held at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Park, Delhi, as part of the celebration of 110 years of birth of Bharatiya Jana Sangh's leader, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. At the Bhajan
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Energy sector exemplifies 'scale and breadth' of growing US-India partnership: Official
Digital Desk | New York, Sep 25 (IANS) The scale and breadth of US relations with India are growing, with the energy sector exemplifying it as New Delhi tries to diversify its sources, according to Bethany Morrison who looks after the region in the US State Department. Were now very proudly the largest exporter of LPG to India, said Morrison, who is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. So, when we talk about diversifying energy sources, we are happy that the United States is now becoming that provider she said at a briefing for reporters in New York. Imports of LPG from the US surged from under 10 per cent of the imports last year, to 67 per cent till August because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, through which most of it used to come from the Gulf nations. Should things stabilise in the Gulf region, India still targets getting at least 25 per cent of its supply from the US next year, according to reports. In another energy area, nuclear, Morrison said she saw exciting new developments. India for the first time in 20 years reformed their nuclear regulatory environment by passing the SHANTI Act, and now were moving forward on some really exciting new developments in civil nuclear cooperation, she said. The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India Act or SHANTI Act passed in December opens the nuclear sector to the private sector and reforms liability rules. As another example of increasing cooperation, she cited the 10-year Defence Framework Agreement signed last year by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last year. It covers interoperability between weapon systems of the two countries, defence equipment manufacture, sharing intelligence, and ensuring maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Morrison also mentioned that US President Donald Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia, a critical part of the world. Were very, very excited about where the next years are going to go, she said. We see South Asia as such a critical sort of part of the world that really has not gotten enough attention, and thats where President Trump has really made sure, that he has advised us to do more, Morrison said briefing reporters. Its often a region that historically gets overlooked until theres a crisis because of all, everything else, happening in the world -- from whats happening in Latin America to Africa to the Middle East, and then obviously land wars in Europe, she said.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate four major road projects in Delhi on September 29
The Barapullah-Phase 3 corridor, which is the biggest of the four projects, aims to provide seamless connectivity between East and South Delhi, linking Mayur Vihar Phase-1 and AIIMS via signal-free carriageways. The new flyover will merge with the existing Barapullah flyover at Sarai Kale Khan, completing a stretch of around 9 km.
Centre okays 1-time interest free Rs 50,000 loan per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) In an effort to provide timely financial support to farmers amid evolving global market conditions, the Central government on Friday approved a one-time, interest-free loan of Rs 50,000 per barn for FCV tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh. As part of the proposed one-time intervention under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme, interest-free working capital assistance of Rs 50,000 per barn has been approved for FCV tobacco growers. The proposal covers approximately 44,000 growers with a financial intervention of about Rs 220 crore. The assistance is proposed to be provided directly to farmers through DBT, according to the Commerce Ministry. The Flue-cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco, grown in black soils and southern light soils of Andhra Pradesh, is known for its neutral colour and filler character in the export market with low nicotine. Auctions for the 202526 crop season in Andhra Pradesh commenced on March 25, 2026, with approximately 100 million kg of Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco auctioned so far. FCV tobacco is predominantly cultivated in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, the ministry said in a statement. The proposed assistance is intended to provide immediate liquidity to growers, enable them to meet household requirements and repay institutional loans, purchase inputs for the ensuing crop season, and reduce dependence on private borrowing. The initiative reaffirms the governments commitment to the welfare of FCV tobacco growers by providing timely financial assistance and supporting their working capital needs. According to the ministry, the global tobacco market has witnessed changing demand patterns, geopolitical developments and evolving international trade dynamics, influencing procurement and marketing conditions. The government is also undertaking coordinated measures to facilitate procurement, enhance market participation, and promote exports. Continuous engagement with exporters, buyers, growers and other stakeholders is being undertaken to facilitate smooth marketing of the crop and strengthen the FCV tobacco sector, said the ministry.
India clocks 6 per cent rise in FDI at $19.81 bn during April-June
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into India recorded a 6 per cent increase to $19.81 billion in the April-June quarter of the current financial year compared to the corresponding figure of $18.62 billion in the same quarter of 2025-26 despite the global uncertainties, according to figures compiled by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The month-wise figures show that FDI inflows nearly doubled in April this year to 12.1 billion from $6.6 billion in the same month of the previous year, after which they declined in May to $2.8 billion before picking up some momentum at $4.91 billion in June. Japan emerged as the highest investor during the first quarter of the current financial year with FDI to the tune of $5.71 billion, followed by Singapore at $5.22 billion, Mauritius ($2.31 billion), the Netherlands ($1.38 billion), the US ($1.34 billion), and the UAE ($868 million). FDI from the US declined by over 76 per cent to $1.34 billion in April-June 2026-27 from $5.61 billion in the same period of the previous financial year, while inflows from the UAE dropped $868 million compared with $1 billion in the first quarter of 2025-26. The main sectors that have attracted healthy inflows include services ($7.04 billion), computer software and hardware ($2.84 billion), trading ($1.92 billion), non-conventional energy ($1.24 billion), and auto ($622 million). Total FDI, including equity inflows, reinvested earnings and other capital, increased about 22 per cent to $30.65 billion during April-June 2026-27. Tamil Nadu led among the Indian states, attracting as much as $5.95 billion in FDI during the first quarter of the current fiscal year, with Maharashtra coming in the second position as receipts touched $4.22 billion, followed by Delhi ($2.67 billion), Karnataka ($2.11 billion), and Gujarat ($1.3 billion), which made up the rest of the top five in the FDI list.
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'Gyanesh Kumar should be arrested': Congress stages nationwide protests against CEC
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Congress on Friday staged nationwide protests to demand the resignation and arrest of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over 'vote chori' allegations, asserting that the party would not bow down until action is taken against him. The allegations have gained momentum after a media report claimed differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Several Congress leaders and workers were detained during the agitation, including the party's Assam and Punjab chiefs Gaurav Gogoi and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, respectively. Water cannons were also used to disperse the protesters across states. In the national capital, the Youth Congress held a march demanding the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav said: The demand is clear that Gyanesh Kumar must be arrested because he has murdered democracy. The essence of a democracy is lost when votes are stolen. We clearly demand that Gyanesh Kumar resign and that the elections conducted over the past year undergo a review, he added. Mahila Congress President Alka Lamba recalled that the party, especially Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has been speaking about the heft of votes for months now. On December 14, the Vote Chor Gaddi Chhodo rally was held at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. The entire Delhi was echoing with the slogan...Today, our only demand is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should seek Gyanesh Kumars resignation. He should be arrested and sent to jail. The illegal decisions taken by him must be stopped and reversed, Lambae told IANS. Congress leaders and workers attempted to 'gherao' the Election Commission office in Chandigarh. Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who was being detained, told reporters: We have all gathered here demanding the removal of Gyanesh Kumar and his arrest and imprisonment. Our protest is against the SIR. Votes are being stolen across the country, and 20 lakh votes have been deleted in Punjab...Our demand is that SIR should be cancelled and voting should take place without it. Congress Chandigarh President H.S. Lucky asserted that the party would continue the agitation despite the attempts being made by the police to stop them. The police are doing their duty and putting up barricades. Deploy the police, the Army, Income Tax, ED, or any other agency, but the way the people of the country have been wronged, they will not tolerate it. Gen-Z recently held a major protest at Jantar Mantar. Another major movement will emerge in the country. This protest will continue until Gyanesh Kumar resigns, just as (then-Union Education Minister) Dharmendra Pradhan did, Lucky told IANS. Security personnel also used water cannons to disperse agitators in Chandigarh. Leading a protest march in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Congress President Bhakta Charan Das said: This movement is against the stealing of votes, and Gyanesh Kumar will have to resign. Rahul Gandhi has been raising the issue of vote theft from the beginning, but no one was listening. Today, it has been proved how vote theft is taking place. Led by Bihar President Rajesh Ram, Congress workers in Patna marched towards the Election Commission office. However, police put up barricades near the Secretariat to stop them. A heated scuffle broke out between the police and the workers as the latter attempted to break through the barricades and move forward. The police had to use water cannons to bring the situation under control. Speaking to reporters during the agitation, Rajesh Ram said: We are not afraid. We will continue to protest against Gyanesh Kumar, who is a criminal. Another protester alleged that police resorted to 'lathi charge'. Purnia MP Pappu Yadav also took part in the Congress protest in Patna. Criticising the Election Commission, he said: They have committed an injustice against 13 crore people in Bengal, Bihar and Assam. How can they be allowed to go? Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat took part in the Congress protest in Dehradun. Congress state in-charge Kumari Selja said: We are holding protests across the country. People have seen the revelations that have come out regarding the Chief Election Commissioner. The Election Commission is not functioning in the manner it should. There is no unanimity there, and it is not impartial. Similarly, Congress leaders and workers protested outside the Election Commission office in Shimla. Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil also recalled Rahul Gandhi's vote theft allegations, saying: Now we are firmly convinced that there are irregularities in the elections...If things go on like this then the Constitution will be totally destroyed. Similar protests also took place in Assam's Guwahati, where state chief and MP Gaurav Gogoi, along with other party members, was detained while trying to break through police barricades
Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia: US official
Digital Desk | New York, Sep 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia, a critical part of the world, according to a US State Department official charged with the region's diplomacy. Were very, very excited about where the next years are going to go, said Bethany Morrison, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia. We see South Asia as such a critical sort of part of the world that really has not gotten enough attention, and thats where President Trump has really made sure, that he has advised us to do more, she said briefing reporters. Its often a region that historically gets overlooked until theres a crisis because of all, everything else, happening in the world -- from whats happening in Latin America to Africa to the Middle East, and then obviously land wars in Europe, she said. It has really become a major priority of the Trump Administration, and were very, very excited about that, she said. The importance given the region is seen in from energy to big commercial deals to defense engagements and agreements to large multilateral diplomatic meetings like the Quad, group of India, the US, Japan and Australia, she said. The fact that the US cares about these relationships [with South Asian countries] is real, Morrision said. Trump has given US Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor, the additional assignment as the special envoy to South and Central Asia. Morrison said about him, We also have an incredibly active special envoy whos been to almost every single country in South Asia and hes engaged at the highest level with the government leaders there on behalf of the president. She also mentioned that the scale and breadth of US relations with India are growing, with the energy sector exemplifying it as New Delhi tries to diversify its sources. Were now very proudly the largest exporter of LPG to India, said Morrison. So, when we talk about diversifying energy sources, we are happy that the United States is now becoming that provider she told reporters in New York. In another energy area, nuclear, Morrison said she saw exciting new developments. India for the first time in 20 years reformed their nuclear regulatory environment by passing the SHANTI Act, and now were moving forward on some really exciting new developments in civil nuclear cooperation, she said.
Election Commission Row Escalates: Congress Takes Protest Nationwide, CEC Under Fire
The Congress-led campaign against the Election Commission intensifies as protests are held across Delhi, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dehradun, Guwahati, Patna and Chandigarh. Congress has demanded action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, while Rahul Gandhi has called for his resignation. The BJP has hit back over Congress's stand on the SIR exercise in Kerala. Meanwhile, a PIL against the CEC has been filed in the Supreme Court.
CJP, AAP are hand in glove: Delhi BJP chief
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said on Friday that the Cockroach Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party are hand in glove. It is becoming increasingly clear that CJP is a party built solely and exclusively on AAP funding, he said. Malhotra said ever since AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal called for the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, CJP leaders, who entered politics by raising the issue of students rights and launched agitations allegedly with AAPs money, have also started threatening protests demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner. The Delhi BJP President said that Kejriwal fully understands that he and the leaders of his AAP have lost credibility, and that is why he is misusing the new faces of CJP leaders. Malhotra said that it is now clear that CJP is the student or youth wing of the AAP. Whether it is Dipke or Das, they should understand that their violence and agitation at Jantar Mantar, supported by the AAP and criminals, have been exposed, and they will no longer mislead the youth of the country. Earlier, Malhotra led party colleagues in paying floral tributes at a ceremony organised at the National Office Extension on the birth anniversary of revered Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. As the chief speaker, National Organiser V. Satish delivered an extensive address on the life and thoughts of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. State General Secretary Vishnu Mittal conducted the programme. On the occasion, National leaders B. L. Santosh, Shiv Prakash, V. Satish and Nagendra, Delhi BJP Organisation General Secretary Pawan Rana, National Secretary Jaiprakash, Delhi Government Ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood and Ravindra Indraraj, MPs Manoj Tiwari, Yogendra Chandolia and Bansuri Swaraj, senior BJP leaders O. P. Babbar and Mool Chand Chawla, along with several senior BJP leaders and office-bearers, paid floral tributes to the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Speaking on the occasion, Malhotra said that Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya's life remained dedicated to national service, organisational development, and uplifting those at the last rung of society. By giving the nation the ideas of Integral Humanism and Antyodaya, he gave Indian politics and public service a new direction. He believed that the true objective of development is to ensure that facilities and opportunities reach the last person in society. Malhotra said that the ideas of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya continue to inspire BJP workers to work consistently in the national interest and towards public service. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the spirit of Antyodaya is gaining prominence in the Central Government's welfare schemes and in efforts to empower the poor, deprived and vulnerable sections of society, he said.
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh by six months
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Imphal, Sep 25 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, for another six months in most parts of Manipur, several districts of Nagaland, and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said on Friday. According to three separate notifications issued by the MHA, the further extension of the special law would be effective from October 1. The AFSPA, which gives armed forces operating in the notified disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest, and open fire if they deem it necessary for the maintenance of public order, was extended on Thursday for six more months in the entire state of Manipur, excluding the areas falling under the jurisdiction of the 13 police stations of five districts Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, and Kakching. Of the total 16 districts in Manipur, these five districts are located in the Imphal Valley region. Manipur has been devastated by the ethnic violence between the majority Meitei and the minority Kuki-Zo-Hmar tribals since May 3, 2023. After the prolonged ethnic violence, which claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, Manipur came under Presidents rule on February 13, 2025, four days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who was heading the second BJP-led government, resigned on February 9. The Presidents Rule was withdrawn after Yumnam Khemchand Singh took over as the Chief Minister on February 4 this year. Officials in Imphal said that the MHA notification was issued after the review of the law and order situation in the state,in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3 of the AFSPA, 1958. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has been extended in nine districts of Nagaland -- Dimapur, Niuland, Chumoukedima, Mon, Kiphire, Noklak, Phekm, Peren and Meluri and 21 police stations in five other districts Kohima, Mokokchung, Longleng, Wokha and Zunheboto - with these areas declared 'disturbed areas for a period of six months. Another MHA notification said that the AFSPA has also been extended in Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts in Arunachal Pradesh and the areas falling within the jurisdiction of Namsai, Mahadevpur and Chowkham police stations in Namsai district of the state, bordering Assam, and declared these areas as a disturbed area for a period of six months with effect from October 1. The law and order situations of the areas of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, where the AFSPA has been extended, were also reviewed by the government. Many organisations in Manipur, including the Manipuri Students Federation (MSF), the Nupi Khunai-Yairipok, and the Meira Paibis, and other Northeastern states have been off and on agitating, demanding withdrawal of the AFSPA from their states. Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier said that the MHA has lifted the AFSPA from many parts of his state. The AFSPA was originally imposed across Assam in 1990, during a peak in insurgent activities led by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Since then, it has been renewed every six months, with periodic reviews leading to the gradual exclusion of certain areas based on the prevailing security situation. With significant improvement in the security situation, the AFSPA was lifted from Tripura in 2015, Meghalaya in 2018, and Mizoram in the 1980s.
Health check-up camp organised at BJPs central office under Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) A large-scale free health check-up camp was organised at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)s Central Office in the capital on Friday under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide month-long campaign marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in public life. At the health camp, many party office staff and their family members underwent comprehensive health check-ups by reputed doctors and medical experts from across the country and received necessary medication and medical advice. The health check-up camp, inspired by PM Modi's vision for public service and Arogya Bharat (Ayushman Bharat initiative), sought to address the health concerns of party functionaries, educate them about the importance of fitness, and motivate them to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Many senior party functionaries, including BJP national Vice-President Lal Singh Arya, party national General Secretary (Organisation) B. L. Santosh, national secretary Swadesh Singh, Delhi and Haryana organisation general secretary Pawan Rana, national office secretary Mahendra Pandey, partys national media coordinator Ashish Usha Agrawal, office superintendent Sarvendra Kumar, along with all party support staff, participated in the health camp. With enthusiastic participation from office employees and their family members, the medical experts offered important advice. They guided them on healthy lifestyle practices, contributing to the realisation of the Prime Ministers resolve of Fit India and Aarogya Bharat. Many office support staff praised the initiative and said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP has brought a spirit of public service and sensitivity, beyond its political role, and this has made every member of the organisation feel valued and taken care of. Notably, the Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan is a month-long campaign organised across the country by the BJP to observe and link PM Modis long years of public life with the spirit of seva. As the Prime Minister formally completes 25 years in office on October 7, 2026 (since becoming Gujarat CM), his role of Pradhan sevak and jan seva (public service) is set to take centre stage, with the party seeking to portray this as governance coupled with public service.
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Bengal: BJP announces major reshuffle in organisational committees
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 25 (IANS) The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday announced a major organisational reshuffle at all levels. The party replaced seven district presidents. The districts include Barasat and Bangaon in North 24 Parganas; Arambagh and Sreerampore in Hooghly; Medinipur in West Midnapore; and Burdwan and Katwa in East Burdwan. In addition, the party also changed the presidents of four affiliated fronts. The reshuffle was announced a day after West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and the partys state president in West Bengal and Rajya Sabha member Samik Bhattacharya met BJP National President Nitin Nabin in New Delhi on Thursday. According to state BJP insiders, the move aims to strengthen the organisation ahead of the bypolls. That is why this reshuffle was made. Apart from this, the one person, one post policy in the party was also followed to a great extent in the reshuffle, said a state committee member. It is learnt that seven members of the current BJP-ruled West Bengal cabinet, State Municipal Affairs & Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Pal, State Higher Education Minister Jagannath Chattopadhyay, State Commerce & Industries Minister Tapas Roy, State School Education Minister Deepak Barman, State North Bengal Development Minister Nishith Pramanik and Minister of State for Sport Indranil Khan, have been relieved of their organisational responsibilities. All of them are members of the current state cabinet. They were also in various organisational positions at the same time. They have been removed by implementing the one person, one post policy, the insider said. At the same time, the party has appointed new faces as chiefs of four party-affiliated fronts, youth, women, Scheduled Caste and Other Backward Class (OBC). The new youth wing president is Amit Samanta, MLA from Amta Assembly Constituency in Howrah district. Actress-turned-politician Anjana Basu is the new chief of the womens wing. Dhananjay Ghosh has been appointed president of the OBC wing, while Biswajit Samanta has been appointed president of the Scheduled Caste wing.
