Six companies line up IPOs worth Rs 3,825-cr
New Delhi: Six mainboard companies, including Elevate Campuses and Varmora Granito, are set to tap the primary market next week, seeking to raise a combined Rs 3,825 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs), as fundraising activity continues at a brisk pace in 2026. Alongside these two issues, Bengaluru-based A-One Steels India Ltd, ArMee Infotech Ltd, 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 .
Dumper-crane collision in Delhis Sarita Vihar, death toll rises to four (Ld)
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The death toll from a dumper truck's collision with a crane and an auto-rickshaw parked on the side of a road in south Delhi's Sarita Vihar, has risen to four, officials confirmed on Sunday. Three others who were injured in the incident, are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. The incident took place early on Sunday. CCTV installation work was underway near the parked vehicles as part of the Safe City Project at the time of the accident. According to preliminary information, the dumper truck was coming from Uttar Pradesh's Noida when it collided with the crane and auto-rickshaw parked at the roadside. The deceased have been identified as Umesh, 23, Praveen, 35, and Suraj, 34. The latter was the HR Manager of the company involved in the Safe City Project, officials said. Speaking to IANS, Umesh's cousin Ratan Singh blamed the administration for lapses that resulted in the tragedy. He said: Umesh was my maternal cousin. He, along with other workers, was installing CCTV cameras for Traffic Police, when the accident occurred. Some of them were on the crane while others were standing on the road when a speeding dumper truck hit them from behind. Ratan Singh added: One or two of them, including Umesh, died on the spot while others were taken to the hospital. Some of them succumbed to injuries there. Strict action should be taken against the driver as he was carelessly driving the vehicle. Also, there were no safety barriers or work zone barricades for those working on the roadside. This is the fault of the administration, he said. The three injured victims, Akash, Anup and Khem Singh, are currently undergoing treatment. One individual, identified as Sudhir, escaped unharmed in the incident. The driver of the dumper truck fled from the spot following the accident, and efforts are being made to trace him. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway. In a similar road tragedy, three people lost their lives, and another was critically injured in a serious accident in Mumbai early on Sunday, officials said. The accident involved a high-end car and took place on the Mumbai Coastal Road.
Delhi: Under-construction building collapses in Alipur area, no casualties reported
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) An under-construction building collapsed in the Alipur area of north Delhi on Sunday, though no casualties were reported in the incident, officials said. The Alipur police station received a call regarding the collapse at around 11 a.m., following which police teams were immediately dispatched to the site. Four ambulances, a fire tender and a disaster management vehicle were also sent to the location, officials said. According to the preliminary inquiry, lintel work was underway at the under-construction building when the supporting shuttering, locally referred to as 'balli', apparently gave way. The failure of the temporary support caused the structure to collapse, officials said. Several labourers were present and working at the construction site when the incident occurred, officials said. Police said that all the workers were accounted for and were found to be safe. No person was trapped beneath the debris, they added. Police teams and other emergency personnel carried out checks at the site to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the collapse and ensure that no one was missing or trapped. Further verification regarding the incident and the safety of the workers is currently underway, police said. The incident comes close on the heels of another building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on September 6, in which seven people were killed, and several others sustained injuries. The building involved in that incident was being used as a paying guest (PG) accommodation for boys. Following this, the Supreme Court on September 10 directed authorities across the country to file affidavits on the steps taken to comply with its earlier directions on unauthorised constructions. Additionally, just days earlier on September 13, a four-storey building suddenly tilted in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area, raising concerns among residents living nearby. As a precautionary measure, the entire building was evacuated, while the area around the structure was cordoned off to prevent people from approaching it. No casualties were reported.
Saudi pact could pull Pakistan deeper into Middle East conflict: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Pakistans defence commitments to Saudi Arabia could increasingly draw the country into the widening Middle East conflict, placing pressure on army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir as tensions between Riyadh and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen intensify, according to a report. The defence pact initially appeared to be a strategic gain for Pakistan, with Munir present in Riyadh last September for the signing of the agreement with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, The Guardian reported. Under the arrangement, Saudi Arabia would provide Pakistan with billions of dollars in investments and loans, while Pakistan would train Saudi forces and defend the kingdom in the event of an attack. The report said analysts believed Pakistan had assumed that relations between the US and Iran would improve and that the possibility of a conflict spreading across the Middle East and Gulf remained limited. However, the situation changed after the US and Israel began bombing Iran, followed by Iranian missile attacks on Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia. The conflict subsequently reignited Saudi Arabias confrontation with the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen. According to The Guardian report, the fragile Saudi-Houthi truce collapsed after the Houthis made territorial gains in Yemen and launched strikes and drones against Saudi territory. Saudi Arabia responded with airstrikes on Yemen, prompting concerns that a full-scale conflict could return. The pressure on Pakistan increased further in August when the Saudi defence pact was expanded to include Turkey and renamed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. The three countries agreed that an armed attack on any one of them would be treated as an attack on all three. The report quoted defence analyst Ayesha Siddiqa as saying: I dont think Asim Munir properly calculated the threats the region was facing - and that Pakistan might need to put its troops on the line quite so soon. Saudi Arabia has substantial military hardware, including fighter jets and other war machinery, but, the report noted, it lacks direct warfare experience against the Houthis. Pakistans military could therefore be valuable to Riyadh, particularly because its forces have extensive experience dealing with security threats. Analysts cited by The Guardian said that if Saudi Arabia activated the Mecca pact against the Houthis, Pakistan could face pressure to deploy troops, including thousands of personnel already stationed in Saudi Arabia for training. The report also highlighted Pakistans economic dependence on Saudi Arabia, which has recently provided Islamabad with $8bn (6bn) in funds and investments. At the same time, officials in Pakistan are reportedly concerned about being pulled into the wider conflict. Pakistan shares a border with Iran and has its own security challenges, including militancy and instability along its borders. The report said any direct Pakistani involvement against the Houthis could also be perceived as Islamabad taking a clear position against Iran, potentially creating further regional and domestic complications. Raja Nasir Abbas, an opposition leader in Pakistans Senate, warned: It will be a disaster for the country if Pakistan jumps into war. He added that Pakistan was already facing two lethal insurgencies, while its economy was struggling and inflation had risen. The wider Middle East conflict has continued to spread across the region, with the war involving Iran. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have emerged as another major front, with attacks also threatening energy infrastructure and regional shipping. The latest escalation has also brought Mecca into the crisis. Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the holy citys prohibited airspace.
UP CM hands over appointment letters, says nepotism gripped police recruitments before 2017
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 20 (IANS) In an apparent criticism of the previous Samajwadi Party government, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday alleged that the state's police recruitment process before 2017 was marred with paper leaks and ampant nepotism, and claimed that people had to conceal their identity while migrating in search of work. Chief Minister made the remarks during the distribution of appointment letters to selected candidates for various clerical and confidential posts in the state police at an event in Lucknow. The 912 selected candidates include those recruited for the posts of Police Sub-Inspector (Confidential), Assistant Sub-Inspector (Clerk) and Assistant Sub-Inspector (Accounts). Addressing the gathering, CM Adityanath said: When a capable candidate is selected through a transparent recruitment examination, the process becomes a 'symbol of faith' for not only the aspirant's family but also for the public, towards the government and administration. Before 2017, we witnessed the despair and hopelessness felt by the youth and believed that change was indeed possible. However, the lack of willpower to act, combined with the rampant nepotism that had gripped the entire system, meant that one could not even imagine transparency or integrity. And when the recruitment process itself is riddled with anomalies and discrimination, how can there be any trust? he asked. Without taking any name, CM Adityanath claimed that as soon as recruitment advertisement appeared before 2017, every young person felt that the process could not be completed without political patronage or financial dealings. They would feel disheartened, wondering whom to approach or how to secure their selection, he said, adding that questions would arise regarding the integrity of the examination and the selection process, ot to mention the separate issue of paper leaks. The UP Police, in particular, had a notorious reputation where one person would take the exam, while someone else would receive the results and the appointment letter, the UP CM alleged. Further, he said: So, we thought of strengthening the process to an extent that non-deserving people cannot enter the system. We brought in a law that if someone orchestrates a paper leak in the manner of before the year 2017, then that person shall be sentenced to life imprisonment and their entire property confiscated. He asserted that transparent recruitment in the Uttar Pradesh Police in the last nine years is an example of change brought into the state. The state is the same. It is not as if I brought something in from elsewhere. We haven't changed anything (in terms of the structure). The posts of DGP, Home Secretary, and Chief Secretary remain exactly as they were. All Additional Chief Secretaries and Principal Secretaries also remain the same...Nor is it the case that I brought in extra officers from Gorakhpur or Delhi to run the state through them. It is the same state, the same workforce. However, according to CM Adityanath, it is the people's mindset that has undergone a shift. Recalling an anecdote shared by state Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, the CM said: During a discussion, a senior military officer told him (Khanna) that earlier people had to hide their identity while going out of Uttar Pradesh. This is not just the story of a single army officer. It is the story of every resident of Uttar Pradesh who had to hide their identity. When they went outside UP, they would conceal their identity, he said, claiming that there was lack of employment opportunities in the state before 2017. Riots would break out every other day. Curfews would remain in place for months on end. It wasn't limited to just one placebe it Bareilly, Aligarh, or Meerut; in Muzaffarnagar, riots continued unabated for six months. The riots began at Kosi Kalan, and there wasn't a single town, district, or village in the state that remained untouched by it, he alleged.
Asian Games: From reel to real, surfer Kamali Moorthy ready to make waves
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) From starring in a documentary that brought her childhood story to global attention to preparing for Indias first Asian Games surfing campaign, Kamali Moorthy is ready to turn another chapter of her remarkable journey into reality when the sport makes its debut at Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Weeks away from her 17th birthday, Kamali will spearhead Indias four-member surfing team at the Asian Games, with competition set to begin at Pacific Long Beach in Tahara, Aichi, on September 25. The Mahabalipuram surfer, currently Indias No. 1 in womens shortboard, has already experienced the spotlight. Her story with her single mother, Suganthi, became the subject of a 24-minute short film that was nominated in the short film category at the 2020 British Academy Film Awards and was also shortlisted for the Oscars. But Kamalis sporting journey has extended far beyond the screen. She first stepped on a surfboard at the age of three, inspired by her uncle and surfing instructor Santhosh Moorthy. What began as a childhood pursuit gradually developed into a competitive career. I have worked so hard to reach this stage, and now its time to believe in myself and enjoy every moment. No matter what happens, Ill give everything I have and make our country proud, Kamali told SAI Media. Her competitive breakthrough came in 2023, when she won both the Womens Open and U-16 Girls titles at the Indian Open of Surfing. A year later, she became national champion before successfully defending both titles at the 2025 Indian Open of Surfing. She has continued that momentum in 2026, winning the Womens Open at the Little Andaman Pro and claiming gold in both the Womens Open and U-18 Girls categories at the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing. Kamali also played a significant role in Indias journey towards the Asian Games. At the 2024 Asian Surfing Championships in the Maldives, her performance contributed to India securing its historic qualification for surfing at the Games. She was subsequently selected alongside Goas Sugar Shanthi Banarse for Indias maiden Asian Games surfing team. So excited for this journey. Endless training, sacrifices, challenges, and countless hours of practice have made this Asian Games possible. Every drop of sweat and every difficult day was worth it. Im truly happy, proud, and grateful for how far weve come. This is just the beginning, and were going to give it everything weve got, she said. Surfing is one of six sports making its Asian Games debut in Japan. India faces established surfing nations such as Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines, but the stakes extend beyond the continental competition, with the event also offering quota opportunities for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Kamalis rise has been supported through the Union Sports Ministrys Annual Calendar for Training and Competition scheme, including financial assistance for her participation in the 2025 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship in Peru and the Asian Pro-Am Surf Series in China. Now, with the Pacific waves awaiting her, the teenager who once found herself at the centre of a film is preparing for a very real sporting stage one that could shape the next phase of her young career.
Missing eight-month-old from Nashik found safe by officials after three days
Digital Desk | Nashik, Sep 20 (IANS) An eight-month-old baby girl who went missing in Maharashtra's Nashik district three days back was found safe on Sunday, police said. The infant, who had gone missing from the Manyad police outpost region in Nandgaon taluka of Nashik on September 17, was found abandoned near the Vaibothi village in neighbouring Yeola taluka. Yeola taluka police reached the spot and took her into their custody. Subsequently, the infant was taken to the Yeola Sub-District Hospital for a medical examination after being identified by her mother and the Nandgaon police. Her safe recovery brought relief to the family and the police. However, the circumstances under which the baby reached Vaibothi, who brought her there, and why she was abandoned at the spot remain unclear. Police are investigating the matter to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the infants disappearance and subsequent recovery. In Odisha, Operation Anweshan, conducted by the state's Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW & CW) Department, along with the state police, rescued 101 missing children. The children included 54 boys and 47 girls. The teams conducted field-level searches, verified the leads, and coordinated with local authorities, along with various child care institutions during the operation. As part of the operation, as many as 17 specialised teams were deployed to several states and Union Territories where Odia children are frequently found. The youngest among those rescued was a three-month-old infant found institutionalised alongside her minor mother. Another child who was found was institutionalised for the longest duration and had spent more than five years away from home. The states in which the children were found include Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Mumbai cops accused of raiding venues to stop Umar Khalid film
Mumbai: Activists Shrishti Khanna and Prashant Pundir have alleged that Mumbai police got the screening of a documentary on Umar Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students union leader arrested in 2020 in connection with the Delhi riots case, cancelled after raiding the venue where it was to be held. In a post on 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 Airport Reopens Third Runway After Major Upgrade, Strengthening Capacity And Aircraft Movement
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Delhi Police trace minor girl after 8 years, recover her from Bihar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Delhi Police have solved a long-pending missing-person case after the minor was found in Bihar after eight years of sustained efforts, officials said on Sunday. The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Delhi Police's Central District successfully traced and recovered the minor girl from Bihar, bringing an end to a long-pending case registered at Anand Parbat police station. The case dates back to October 14, 2018, when an FIR was registered at PS Anand Parbat in connection with the alleged missing and kidnapping of a minor girl, who was then 14 years old and a resident of the national capital's Anand Parbat area. Following the registration of the case, sustained efforts were made by the police to trace the missing girl and ascertain her whereabouts. During the course of the investigation and search operations, the AHTU team examined footage from multiple CCTV cameras and conducted extensive searches at around 90 shelter homes for girls, 52 orphanages, religious places, and red-light areas across Delhi-NCR. Despite the extensive searches and multiple efforts undertaken over the years, the whereabouts of the missing girl could not initially be established. The AHTU team, however, continued to pursue available leads and kept working on the long-pending case. A few months ago, the team received a crucial secret input indicating that the missing girl might be present in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Acting promptly on the information, a dedicated team was constituted to trace and recover her. The team comprised Sub-Inspector Raj Bahadur Singh, Head Constable Surender and Woman Constable Manisha. The team worked under the supervision of Inspector Anil Yadav, In-charge of AHTU, with overall supervision by the ACP, DIU. Following the development of the lead, the police team immediately travelled to Kanpur and conducted searches at the location indicated by the source. However, upon reaching the spot, the team learnt that the missing girl had been moved from the location shortly before their arrival. The police team did not abandon the search and continued checking the surrounding areas while developing additional local sources in an effort to trace her whereabouts. Despite these efforts, no immediate clue could be established at that stage. The team continued to follow the lead and subsequently received information suggesting that the missing girl might be residing in Bihar's Samastipur district. Acting on the newly developed information, the AHTU team proceeded to Samastipur on September 15. Through sustained technical surveillance, field verification and persistent ground-level efforts, the team was able to narrow down the location of the missing girl to Shahpur Patori. The police team subsequently conducted a search operation in the area and successfully located and recovered the missing girl from Patori with the assistance of the local police. Following her recovery, the girl was brought back to Delhi on September 17 and produced for medical examination. She was subsequently counselled, and her statement was recorded under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). After completion of the requisite legal and procedural formalities, the recovered girl was handed over to her parents, facilitating her reunion with her family after eight years.
BJP-RSS have hollowed out education system: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday, September 20, alleged that the people of the BJP-RSS have hollowed out and corrupted the education system, and asserted that Rahul Gandhi is standing with the students as they demand accountability with their voice echoing across the country. The opposition partys assertion came after Leader of Opposition in the 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 .
Rahul flags lack of hostels for female students, seeks answers from PM
New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday flagged the issue of lack of hostels for female students and sought answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the problem being faced by them. Gandhi cited the remarks by a female student during his Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore on Saturday to corner the government. ? , PG
Akash Anand Out, Ishan Anand In: Mayawati Announces Fresh BSP Plan Ahead of UP Elections
New Delhi: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has once again changed the political fate of her brother Anand Kumar's children, announcing Ishan Anand to take up an organisational assignment while Akash Anand and his sister would be kept away from
Smriti Mandhana Becomes No. 1 Run-Scorer in Women
New Delhi: Smriti Mandhana etched her name in the history books again on Sunday as the India opener continued her prolific T20I century. Mandhana achieved the feat during India's Asian Games 2026 semi-final against Bangladesh, needing just seven runs to pass
Fleming targets No.1 Test rankings, keeps WTC high on agenda as England coach
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Incoming England Test coach Stephen Fleming has kept his focus on making England the No. 1 side again and has put the World Test Championship on the agenda. Fleming addressed the media at his first press conference as England's Test coach, highlighting that the job is prestigious. It's one of the most prestigious jobs in cricket, Fleming said. I was very honoured to be asked. He has signed a contract with the ECB through September 2030 following a two-week recruitment process. His first assignment as the Test coach would be against South Africa in winter, and then there is also a home Ashes series waiting, which the New Zealander holds in high regard. I would love to be in charge of the No.1 Test team in the world, Fleming said. That would be my aspiration, Fleming said on wanting to make England No.1 for the first time since 2012. I know the marquee events - the Ashes - are something I can't wait for. As a New Zealander, I have watched and loved the Ashes all my cricketing life. To be part of that is an absolute highlight, so I can't wait for that. But there is a piece of work there that has already begun, which is around our identity. There has been a lot of coverage around that. The way players represent England and the group is going to be really important to me. The style of play will come with that also. That will be more player-directed, but I feel very strongly about finding a sense of belonging within the group, and that will take a bit of time, he added. He highlighted that he has started working with Test captain Joe Root and aims to make England's team in its best form. I have started the process. I have been in a lot of contact with Joe, and on this trip as well we have done some things to start this piece of work. Not only will we be in the best position to win cricket matches but also to represent the England cricket team in its best form, he said. He also spoke on England's blase attitude towards the World Test Championship, where they have not come close to making it to the final of any of the three editions. It's high (on the agenda), it's aspirational, he said of the WTC. England could do much better than that. And even attitude just around the over rate, I think, comes down to identity and style of play. If that's one of the pinnacle trophies in world cricket - why would we not be trying to get it along with every other marquee event that comes our way? Now, I don't say that lightly; there's a lot of hard work to do, and players must be balanced around that But it's aspirational, and that's why I'm here. That opportunity is real, but there's a huge amount of work to do. The New Zealander takes over from Brendon McCullum, who served in the role from 2022. He comes into the role after an underwhelming performance by the English side over the last 18 months, which he believes would have hurt McCullum. That was one thing that will probably hurt him (McCullum) a little bit (underperformance) - I think he feels what I feel now, that there's an opportunity around the corner. He was also realistic about what had gone on and just very honest. It's interesting when you go to watch as a bystander for the first half of the year, then things change quite quickly to a real narrow focus on where the team was at. Was I the right person to take the team forward and then deemed by the ECB to be the right person? That process was very thorough. I was constantly watching the good and the bad and analysing that in a much different way than I would have done in early April. One of the dark arts of coaching is timing my honest appraisal, it's a great time to be the head coach. I think there's a real opportunity with the players coming through, he added.
Shah Instigated Removal of voters: Congress slams ongoing SIR
New Delhi, Sep 20 (PTI) The Congress on Sunday flagged the issue of large-scale deletions during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls being carried out by the Election Commission, alleging that the SIR is actually a massive Shah Instigated Removal of voters and an assault on the Constitution. The opposition party said there is abundant evidence to prove that large-scale deletions across states are overwhelmingly those of voters belonging to the most economically and socially disadvantaged and deprived sections of the society. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the Election Commission of India (ECI) began Phase-1
Burglars target two ATMs in Telanganas Karimnagar, flee with lakhs
Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 20 (IANS) Burglars damaged two ATMs and looted cash in Telanganas Karimnagar town in the early hours of Sunday, police said. The offenders targeted two ATMs of the State Bank of India (SBI) in two different areas, using gas cutters to break open the machines and fled with the cash, police said. The thefts, committed in Durshed under Karimnagar Rural Police Station limits and Thimmapur under LMD Police Station limits, were captured on CCTV. At Durshed, the thieves allegedly sprayed a liquid on the CCTV cameras before stealing the cash from the ATM. Police identified the involvement of a woman based on the CCTV footage. The SBI office in Delhi received an alarm about the burglary at the Durshed ATM, and local SBI authorities were alerted. Preliminary investigation by police shows that two burglars, including a woman, reached the Durshed ATM in a car. They entered the ATM room around 3.30 a.m. The accused were wearing caps, spectacles, gloves and masks. After damaging the ATM, they took away Rs 8 lakh stored in the machine. The amount stolen from the other ATM was not known. Police have registered two separate cases and launched an investigation. Special teams have been constituted to apprehend the burglars. The investigators were analysing the CCTV footage and gathered other clues from the scenes of the offence. A vehicle registered in Maharashtra was used by the offenders. Police initiated measures to trace the vehicle. CCTV footage from toll plazas was also being analysed to track the vehicles movement. Telangana has been witnessing a series of burglaries in ATMs. In May, thieves had damaged an SBI ATM in Mahabubnagar town and escaped with Rs 2.30 lakh cash. Three thieves had cut open the machine with a gas cutter. They completed the operation in just seven minutes and escaped in a number plate-less SUV. Before carrying out the theft, the offenders damaged CCTV cameras and other equipment inside the ATM centre to avoid identification. The series of ATM burglaries has become a challenge for the police. Police officials have been holding regular meetings with bank officials to beef up security at ATMs.
SP Workers Rally in Delhi Demanding Release of Azam Khan Amid Allegations of Political Vendetta
SP workers protested in Delhi, seeking the release of Azam Khan and alleging political motives behind 350 criminal cases against him. SP Workers Rally in Delhi Demanding Release of Azam Khan Amid Allegations of Political Vendetta
Indias BRICS presidency demonstrates New Delhis convening power
India's BRICS presidency convened an expanded grouping, achieving consensus on practical cooperation. The Delhi Declaration emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism and disrupted terror financing. Discussions focused on making BRICS more representative and steering it toward a centrist position. The summit also addressed de-dollarization challenges and strengthening the New Development Bank.
Pappu Yadav Defends Congress Ideology After DUSU Elections
Pappu Yadav asserts Congresss enduring ideology of global welfare, responding to the recent Delhi University elections. Pappu Yadav Defends Congress Ideology After DUSU Elections
Three killed in road accident in Delhi's Sarita Vihar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) At least three people were killed, and three others sustained injuries after a dumper truck collided with a crane and an auto-rickshaw parked on the side of the road, in south Delhi's Sarita Vihar early on Sunday, officials said. The incident took place at around 3.20 am. CCTV installation work was underway near the parked vehicles as part of the Safe City Project at the time of the accident. According to preliminary information, the dumper truck was coming from Uttar Pradesh's Noida when it collided with the crane and auto-rickshaw parked at the roadside. The deceased have been identified as Umesh, 23, Praveen, 35, and Suraj, 34. The latter was the HR Manager of the company involved in the Safe City Project, officials said. The three injured victims, Akash, Anup and Khem Singh, are currently undergoing treatment. One individual, identified as Sudhir, escaped unharmed in the incident. The driver of the dumper truck fled from the spot following the accident, and efforts are being made to trace him. Further investigation into the incident is currently underway. In a similar road tragedy, three people lost their lives, and another was critically injured in a serious accident in Mumbai early on Sunday, officials said. The accident involved a high-end car and took place on the Mumbai Coastal Road. According to information received from the Coastal Road Control Room, the accident occurred at around 5.20 a.m. near Lotus Jetty, opposite Lala College. The car was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, reportedly due to overspeeding. Following the accident, all four occupants of the car were rushed to Nair Hospital, where emergency medical teams assessed their condition. According to an update issued by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Nair Hospital at around 8.40 a.m., three of the occupants were declared brought dead by doctors. Among those who died were a 21-year-old and a 17-year-old, while the identity and other details of the deceased were yet to be ascertained.
UGC Rollback Mahapanchayat in Delhi postponed after govt talks with Kshatriya Karni Sena
The UGC Rollback Savarna Mahapanchayat scheduled at Delhis Jantar Mantar on September 20 was postponed after Union ministers J P Nadda and Jitendra Singh met Kshatriya Karni Sena president Raj Shekhawat and his delegation. The government agreed to consider their concerns over UGC Regulations, 2026 and hold further discussions within three weeks.
UGC Rollback Mahapanchayat in Delhi postponed after govt talks
New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) Rollback Savarna Mahapanchayat scheduled to be held at Delhis Jantar Mantar on Sunday, September 20, was postponed after Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh spoke with members of the Kshatriya Karni Sena, which had announced the gathering. Nadda announced the meetings outcome in a post on X 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 SIR Row: Rekha Gupta, Arvind Kejriwal Get Voter Verification Notices; Poll Body Clarifies
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are among voters who received notices during Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls over discrepancies in their voter details.
Delhi PWD Restarts Road Repairs, Sets December Deadline To Resurface 600 Km
Property Dealer Killed in Delhis Kalkaji, Brother Injured in Attack
A property dealer was reportedly beaten to death in Kalkaji, Delhi, with his brother also injured in the violent incident. Property Dealer Killed in Delhis Kalkaji, Brother Injured in Attack
Over 10.40 lakh ASHAs, 10.58 lakh Anganwadi workers strengthening rural institutions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) More than 10.40 lakh accredited social health activists (ASHAs) and 10.58 lakh trained Anganwadi workers are strengthening community healthcare and early childhood services, enabling convergence and strengthening local institutions, according to a government factsheet on Sunday. A network of trained grassroots workers forms the backbone of decentralised service delivery. These workers support the implementation of government programmes, mobilise communities, and provide timely assistance at the village level. Over 9 lakh Community Resource Persons (CRPs) are active at the grassroots, serving areas such as agriculture, banking and insurance, etc. Of these, nearly 4.08 lakh CRPs work on livelihoods in agriculture and allied activities and rural enterprises, and are variously known as Krishi Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, Matsya Sakhis, and Van Sakhis. The remaining nearly 5 lakh CRPs work as Bank Sakhis, Business Correspondent Sakhis, Financial Literacy CRPs, Bima Sakhis, and Gender Champions, providing essential support across other specialised areas, like financial inclusion, financial literacy, insurance, gender awareness, and community development. In addition, there are frontline workers like Swachhagrahis, providing sanitation support, said the factsheet. Notably, Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) is central to this approach. It has established one of the countrys largest networks of women-led community institutions, mobilizing more than 10 crore rural households into around 92 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the country. With nearly 48,785 Udyog Sakhis supporting non-farm livelihoods and CRP-EPs providing specialized support under the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP), a strong institutional network has been established to promote rural entrepreneurship. As of June 2026, 4.32 lakh enterprises have been supported under SVEP. Additionally, building on this institutional network, the Government is implementing the National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to train 50,000 CRPs on enterprise promotion and provide enterprise development training to 50 lakh SHG members, said the factsheet. Moreover, Business Correspondent (BC) Sakhis and Bank Sakhis are trained women community cadres promoted under the DAY-NRLM who function as grassroots financial intermediaries. Over 1.48 lakh BC Sakhis provide a range of digital, doorstep financial services in villages, including account opening, deposits, withdrawals, fund transfers, and balance inquiries over 50,548 branch-level Bank Sakhis facilitate credit linkage. Till date, Bank Sakhis have helped SHGs access rs 13.41 lakh crore in bank credit since 2013-14. This ecosystem is further supported by 56,727 Financial Literacy CRPs, who conduct village-level awareness campaigns.
Electoral wins and defeats part of democracy: Congress MP on DUSU poll verdict
Electoral wins and defeats part of democracy: Congress MP on DUSU poll verdict Amritsar: Congresss Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, reacting to the results of the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections and the performance of the partys student wing, National Students Union of India (NSUI), contended that electoral victories and defeats are an ongoing [] The post Electoral wins and defeats part of democracy: Congress MP on DUSU poll verdict appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Gross domestic savings rate needs to reach 38-40 pc to sustain 7-8 pc growth: NK Singh
Gross domestic savings rate needs to reach 38-40 pc to sustain 7-8 pc growth: NK Singh New Delhi: Indias gross domestic savings rate, currently around 34 per cent of GDP, needs to rise towards 38-40 per cent to sustain the 7-8 per cent growth required for Viksit Bharat, according to NK Singh, Chairman of the [] The post Gross domestic savings rate needs to reach 38-40 pc to sustain 7-8 pc growth: NK Singh appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
NEW DELHI: Joint Parliamentary Committee, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026-ko chanchirimna meja Sukrobar salo tomchengaha, salgro salaram ajani Chief Minister-rang aro giljani dilgiparang mamong sorkariko clause-ko ragalchina sinjetaniko onenga. Sak 33 memborrangni panel-ko BJP-ni MP Sanjay Jaiswal dilenga, uamang bill-ko chanchirima jaman uamangni report-ko Winter Session-o onna nanggen. Uni gisepon tomanio Rajya Sabha-ni memborrang []
Delhi-Abu Dhabi Etihad Airways Flight Cancelled, Passengers Stuck For Hours
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56 MoUs at SEMICON India strengthen collaborations in design, manufacturing, research
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) With more than 600 exhibitors, around 300 international companies, participation from 52 countries, and 56 MoUs, announcements and strategic initiatives, the SEMICON India 2026 event provided a platform for investment, technology partnerships, commercialisation of research, industryacademia collaboration, startup development, skilling and international cooperation across the semiconductor value chain. According to an official statement, the fifth edition of Indias flagship semiconductor conference marked another step in the development of the domestic semiconductor ecosystem. Six Country Pavilions representing Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore and Sweden, along with 12 State Pavilions, a Startup Pavilion, Workforce Development Zone, Innovation Showcase and Student Hackathon, showcased different dimensions of the semiconductor value chain. The event recorded 51,656 total registrations and cumulative footfall of about 40,000, the statement said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India 2026 and highlighted Indias progression from policy discussions and project planning to commercial semiconductor production. He interacted with young chip designers and students and virtually inaugurated commercial production lines at CDIL Semiconductor, Mohali, and Suchi Semicon, Surat, taking the number of operational commercial semiconductor units among the 12 projects approved under Semicon 1.0, to five. The Prime Minister also outlined the transition to Semicon 2.0, aimed at developing capabilities across the semiconductor value chain. Semicon 2.0 has an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore and is structured around six pillars - design, machines and materials, new fabs, advanced packaging, research and talent development. The three-day event witnessed 56 MoUs, announcements and strategic initiatives, spanning semiconductor design, fabrication, advanced packaging, equipment and materials, power electronics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), High-Performance Computing (HPC), Research and Development (R&D), logistics, technology commercialisation, skilling and workforce development. Major announcements during the event included collaborations and investment plans involving semiconductor manufacturers, equipment and materials companies, design firms, academic institutions and skilling organisations, according to the statement.
Delhi University Thanks Students, Staff, And Delhi Police For Orderly DUSU Elections
DUSU Elections 2026: ABVP's Yash Dabas won the President post with 24,576 votes, defeating NSUI's Vijay Shankar Meena, who secured 22,523 votes.
Unemployment rate declines to 3.2 pc due to various govt initiatives: Minister
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The unemployment rate has declined from 6 per cent to 3.2 per cent as a result of various initiatives undertaken by the government, according to Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan. He pointed out that the number of startups in the country, which stood at around 400 in 2014, has increased to more than 2.5 lakh, noting that a significant number of startup founders are youth below the age of 30. Murugan also underscored the importance of continuous learning, adoption of new technologies, and regular upgradation of professional skills. He highlighted the growing opportunities for youth in frontier sectors such as space technology and atomic energy, while noting the increasing participation of women across sectors, including space, defence, education, governance, and public administration. The minister added that more than 12.75 lakh appointment letters have been distributed through Rozgar Melas so far, reflecting the Governments dedicated emphasis on creating employment opportunities for the youth. He said that the newly-recruited youth entering government service would play an important role in achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. The minister urged the recruits to view their responsibilities not merely as securing employment, but as an opportunity to serve the nation and contribute to its holistic development. An appointment letter is not merely an order of appointment but an opportunity to serve the nation, he said, noting that government employees function as representatives and the face of the government while interacting with citizens. He emphasised that honesty, accountability, empathy, and a humane approach towards the public should remain integral to public service. The minister highlighted that various flagship initiatives of the Government, including Make in India, Start-up India, Stand-up India, and the MUDRA loan scheme, have enabled the youth to emerge as job creators in addition to being job seekers. He stated that Dr Murugan also stated that Navodaya schools in Tamil Nadu would provide underprivileged and economically weaker students access to quality education, facilitate primary education in their mother tongue, and provide opportunities for students to learn various Indian languages.
Delhi to remain largely dry as southwest monsoon begins withdrawal: IMD
Delhi is likely to see partly cloudy skies on Sunday before mainly clear weather sets in, with no rain expected through the week as the southwest monsoon retreats from northwest India
After summer of student anger, ABVPs win at DU lifts BJP mood
No Justice for Green? NGT ruled zero times for environment in 6 months
New Delhi, Sep 19:Even as Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said on Saturday that Indian courts must find a balance between conservation and development, an analysis shows that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) had not ruled even once in favour of environmental justice or the public-interest side while hearing their merit appeals in [] The post No Justice for Green? NGT ruled zero times for environment in 6 months first appeared on Highland Post .
Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi flight, Delhi airport passengers face ordeal
New Delhi: Around 200 Etihad Airways passengers had a harrowing time at the Delhi airport as their flight to Abu Dhabi was cancelled late Saturday evening due to a technical issue with the Boeing 787 aircraft. Multiple passengers who were to take flight EY217 from Delhi to Abu Dhabi said the flight was scheduled to 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 .
Over 180 scientists sign urgent appeal to tackle upcoming
New Delhi, Sep 19:More than 180 scientists and ecologists in India have signed an appeal to fellow researchers and field practitioners to prepare for an upcoming super El Nino event, which is likely to have devastating impacts on the countrys natural systems. El Nino is marked by the unusual warming of surface waters in the [] The post Over 180 scientists sign urgent appeal to tackle upcoming super El Nino event first appeared on Highland Post .
10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup begins in Leh
Leh, Ladakh: The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 is being held at the NDS Indoor Stadium in Leh, bringing together Pencak Silat athletes, coaches, officials, team managers and sports administrators from across the country. More than 850 athletes and participants are taking part in the national championship, which has emerged as a major sporting gathering in the Union Territory of Ladakh. Teams from various States, Union Territories and Paramilitary Forces are participating in the championship. The event also features more than 100 technical and federation officials and State/UT representatives, along with over 70 coaches and team managers. The opening ceremony will be attended by Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena as the chief guest. Administrative Secretary, Youth Services & Sports, UT Ladakh Bhanu Prabha; Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor, Ladakh Shashanka Ala; Joint Director, Youth Services & Sports, Ladakh Tsering Paldan; Additional Deputy Commissioner to the Lieutenant Governor Shekh Aadil; President, Indian Pencak Silat Federation; President, Ladakh Pencak Silat Association; and District Youth Services & Sports Officer, Leh, will also be present. The championship has brought together sporting delegations from Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, CISF, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, ITBP, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, SSB, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The participation of State and UT teams along with Paramilitary Forces has added diversity to the championship, bringing athletes from different sporting backgrounds onto one national platform. Besides athletes, the championship includes technical officials, federation representatives, coaches, team managers, referees, judges, delegation representatives and members of the organising and support teams. The event has brought together more than 1,000 athletes, officials, coaches, managers, representatives and other sporting stakeholders. Hosting a national-level Pencak Silat championship in Leh at the high altitude of the Himalayas gives the event a distinctive setting. The championship provides athletes from across India an opportunity to compete at the national level while also experiencing the culture and hospitality of Ladakh. The event also highlights Ladakh's potential to host major sporting competitions and provides a platform for promoting sports and sporting activities in the region. The 10th Pencak Silat Federation Cup 2026 brings together athletes and sporting delegations from different regions of the country on a common platform. With more than 850 participants, 100 technical officials and representatives, and over 70 coaches and team managers, the championship provides a significant platform for Pencak Silat athletes to compete and showcase their skills.
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New Delhi, Sep 19: Ajit Agarkars departure as chairman of the BCCI selection committee followed growing friction over Rohit Sharmas future and differences with VVS Laxman on injury management and India A scheduling, according to sources familiar with the developments. The relationship between Agarkar and the BCCI reportedly deteriorated after the board publicly backed Rohit []
Delhi Police head constable, wife found dead in Narela; children find flat locked from inside
Outer North DCP Shobhit D. Saxena said the couples children returned from school and found the flat locked from inside.
BJP to Hold Key Meeting on IT and Social Media Strategies in Delhi
The BJP will convene a crucial meeting to enhance its IT and social media strategies ahead of upcoming elections, focusing on youth engagement. BJP to Hold Key Meeting on IT and Social Media Strategies in Delhi
Sell your wife: Delhi's killer couple who murdered executive face fraud probe
Police probing the murder of Adani Realty project manager Yuvraj Singh Manchanda are examining whether he knew about an alleged fraud racket involving his former colleague Anya Vats and her partner Sanyam Sachdeva. An FIR details how the duo allegedly duped a senior executive of over Rs 1.2 crore using fake government notices, while investigators examine their movements and electronic devices.
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Trade with Tradition: UPs cultural Mahakumbh to be showcased before global guests
A variety of cultural programmes will be organised at the UP International Trade Show from September 25 to 29 of 2026 to present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, trade and cultural identity on a global platform. As per the official handout issued here, through the efforts of the Yogi government, Uttar Pradesh is getting an opportunity to present its rich cultural heritage before the world alongside investment, trade and tourism. Entrepreneurs, investors and visitors arriving from India and abroad at the Trade Show will get a glimpse of the states folk arts, classical music, dance and cultural traditions. The cultural programmes at the Trade Show will begin on September 25 with conch-shell blowing and Vedic Manglacharan. The programme will commence with a performance by Vishal Kumar of Varanasi. This will be followed by instrumental music by Pt. Chetan Joshi of Noida, Kathak dance by Aloknisha Srivastava of Lucknow, Dedhiya folk dance by Purnima of Prayagraj and a bhajan performance by Aarti Khetpal of Vrindavan, which will attract audiences. On September 26, a Pakhawaj duet, Bhojpuri folk singing, Kathak, folk dance from Mathura and a Star Night will be organised. Pt. Ravishankar Upadhyay and Pt. Rishi Shankar Upadhyay of Delhi will perform in the Pakhawaj duet. Kusum Pandey of Mirzapur and Avnish Tiwari of Jaunpur will perform Bhojpuri folk songs, while Maryada Kulshreshtha of Noida will perform Kathak. Seema Mawal of Mathura will present a folk dance, and Nishtha Sharma of Sultanpur will perform at the Star Night. On September 27, saxophone instrumental music, bhajan/folk singing, Rai folk dance from Jhansi, Bharatanatyam and a Star Night will be organised. On September 28, a percussion ensemble by Bhatkhande Sanskriti University, Lucknow, Alha singing by Jitendra Chaurasia of Mahoba, Kathak, Tharu tribal dance from Pilibhit and a Sufi Night by Roopali Joggu of Sultanpur will be organised. On September 29, the cultural programmes will conclude with a sitar recital by Padma Shri Pt. Shivnath Mishra of Varanasi, ghazal singing by Kamal Khan of Lucknow, Kathak by Mitali Saini of Ghaziabad, a choreographed presentation of Kathak of India/UP and a Star Night. The showcasing of folk arts and classical traditions from different regions of the state at the Trade Show, organised on the initiative of the Yogi government, will highlight Uttar Pradeshs cultural diversity. Performances by artists from Kashi, Mathura, Vrindavan, Bundelkhand, Awadh, Purvanchal and the Terai region will introduce visitors to the states vibrant and diverse culture. Alongside industrial and trade activities, the cultural performances will present the UP International Trade Show as a confluence of art, culture and entrepreneurship.
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Connectivity key to Indias global competitiveness: Rahul Sahai
Transportation and mobility have evolved beyond the movement of people and goods to become critical drivers of Indias competitiveness, productivity and integration with global markets, Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Jammu Chapter, Rahul Sahai, said while addressing the ICC Global Business Summit Edition 2 here. Sahai was speaking during a session on Transportation & Mobility for National Competitiveness Next Gen Mobility: Connecting India to Global Markets held at Taj Palace, New Delhi. The session brought together senior representatives from the government, railways, logistics, infrastructure and international organisations to deliberate on the role of next-generation mobility and connectivity in strengthening Indias position in global markets. The session featured Dr Manoj Singh, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board; Ateesh Kumar Singh, IRTS, Additional Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT); and Kanishka Sethia, Chairman, ICC National Logistics & Supply Chain Committee and Director & CEO, Western Carriers (India) Limited. The discussion was moderated by Sanjiv Garg, former Additional Member, Railway Board and Secretary General, Chartered Institute of Logistics and TransportIndia. Other panellists included Vicky Makrigianni, Director, International Relations, Hellenic Federation of Enterprises, Greece; Keku Bomi Gazder, Managing Director & CEO, Aviapro Logistic Services Pvt. Ltd.; Shobhit Bhatnagar, IRTS, Director (Operations & Business Development), Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL); Abhijeet Sinha, Programme Director Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) & National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV); and Soumya Chattopadhyay, Lead Programs Officer, Asian Development Bank, India Resident Mission. In his concluding remarks, Sahai emphasised the need for faster logistics, multimodal connectivity, modern warehousing, technology-enabled supply chains and sustainable mobility solutions to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of Indian businesses, particularly MSMEs. He said seamless connectivity would be increasingly important for enabling businesses to access wider markets, reduce logistics costs and integrate more effectively with domestic and international supply chains. Highlighting developments in Jammu and Kashmir, Sahai said improved highways, tunnels, rail connectivity and logistics infrastructure were opening up new markets and creating opportunities for investment, tourism and local businesses. He particularly underlined the potential of improved connectivity to strengthen the competitiveness of MSMEs in the region by providing them better access to markets and supply chains. Indias next phase of growth will be driven not simply by how much we produce, but by how efficiently we connectour industries to markets, our regions to opportunities, and India to the world, Sahai said. At the conclusion of the session, Sahai felicitated the speakers and dignitaries and thanked them for sharing their insights on transportation, mobility and logistics. He also congratulated the ICC leadership and Secretariat for organising the second edition of the ICC Global Business Summit at Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Uzbekistan: Layers of the Land
It was past nine when we arrived at Bukharas railway station. We were taking the overnight Orient Express to Tashkent. The dry winter mist from Zarafshan river had enveloped the station, most of whose buildings were shadowy gallery of rooftops and glassy windows. On the platform arriving passengers were yawning, shambling in fatigue. The potters leaned on luggage carriers, our carriage was being coupled with the Orient-Express, whose door was thrown open after a while by a conductor wearing shiny cap straight out of a Russian spy movie, tossing us into a warm compartment smelling of fresh linen. Far on the other side of the train wintry years of night silence and spite fell on Buxoros brown sandscape. Paul Theroux had taken the same train in 1975 while travelling from London to Tokyo across Central Asia. Uzbekistan and its religions Uzbekistan is a secular state, most of whose citizens practice Islam. According to archaeologists the birthplace of Zoroastrianism was the land of ancient Khorezm, or the region around todays West Uzbekistan - the city of Khiva. Navruz is celebrated annually on March 21 symbolizing the legacy of Zoroastrianism in todays Uzbekistan. The process of Islamization of Central Asia began with the Arab conquest in the late 8th century; with the result the Arab culture synthesized with indigenous Turkic and Persian cultures. In the 9th century representatives of the Persian dynasty of Samanids based their capital in Bukhara engaging in intense missionary activities solidifying the new faith a culture which found its way to Kashmir few centuries later through Sadats. Buddhism spread in present day Uzbekistan in the beginning of the common era and coincided with the reign of Kushans. A brief introduction to the history of religions in Uzbekistan is crucial in understanding its people which is what bought me and my family to Central Asia at the end of last year a curiosity to see a culture which is much like us, bringing a perspective into my childrens consciousness of who we are. On cold early mornings when the Afrosia train waded through the vineyards, apricot orchards on either side, under faint glow of December sun, while we travelled from Tashkent to Samarkand, we were shot into a wonderful setting. A manure laden truck stopped at a junction, schoolboys in dark blue blazers waved at the train, a farmer using his rake to clean his barn open at this hour of the day, a woman cutting dry grass with a sickle, scrawny chicken in the sun outside farm cottages. Six neat beehives, a derelict steam engine with wild weed, a tractor at a level crossing. Out the other window an old Chevrolet like a Soviet monument was struggling on the road, its driver in thick wrinkles, throwing cigarette smoke from the half open window. It is a feeling of utter quietness, deep rural isolation the train briefly penetrates. This is what I love about travel observing the ordinary life of a countryside whose people are unknown at surface level, yet so familiar at deeper levels. Samarkand, Bukhara and its Monuments In a country like Uzbekistan, you see many grand structures and places like the Shahi-Zinda -mysterious and unique architectural monuments on the northern part of Samarkand in the settlement of Afrasiab row of refine sparkling blue colored tombs harmoniously combined in dull brown muddy hills where a local told me an ancient Jewish cemetery lay close by. Or the Registan Ensemble in the heart of Samarkand a commercial crafts center for centuries. During Timurs reign (14th century) Registan was a socio-political place where laws were adopted, emperor diktats read and rumors of city scandals spread. The entire sanctorum is rebuilt in beautiful tiled walkways where once Samarkand Bazaars sold carpets, Suzani works, spices and books written on mulberry papers. While in Samarkand on impulse, on one of the days, we drove early morning to an ancient paper making factory in the suburbs. It was one of the highlights of our trip. At the factory we witnessed the entire paper making process; how branches are soaked, treated, how water-powered mallets work to soften the fibers and how swiftly the hands of the polishers move with pieces of onyx. Everything here is done just as it was ten centuries ago. Uzbekistan is well connected through its high-speed train network, a sophisticated system interspersed by Soviet look like stations. Another train took us to Bukhara. I love travelling by train, preferring it to plane or car. To borrow a quote from Paul Theroux, I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it. Travelling by train, snaking along perfectly no matter the landscape, gives you moments to reflect on the lives of people, activities of a place around you, which a car and most certainly a plane can never. Also, Im an old timer traveler who still reads Paul Theorux. I guess Neruda had people like me in mind when he said, we become the books we read. Arriving late afternoon at Bukhara and in winters when days end early we took the first hotel we laid our eyes on and soon began walking through the city of beautiful mosques, madrasahs, caravan-sarais, bathhouses, art shops, pinion walls, gates, burial vaults and other huge architectural complexes. Bukhara is a unique cultural center of the central Asia. It is a land of outstanding scientists, philosophers and poets such as Rudaki, Firdousi, Imam Al Bukhari. One of the main reasons for us to be in Bukhara was to pay obeisance at the mausoleum of Khwaja Bahouddin Nakshbandh my maternal family is from the Naqshbandi Sufi order who belonged to the Khanate of Kabul, migrating to Kashmir during the Afghan rule. Haji Ahmed-ul-lah Khan my maternal great great grand-father established his trade settling in Kaw Dour Srinagar continuing his carpet trade post migration up to Misr (Egypt). We arrived at the mausoleum by mid-day, by that time sun was shining bright on the entrance which is a necropolis of Shaybanid governors. The biggest building of the memorial is the Khankah with massive dome ceiling at the base of arks. We sat in solitude in the compound, the spiritual air of this virtuous place holding us in its warm embrace. There is a pond nearby, where our kids fed Swans. No one can really tell when Bukhara was found. Its age some claim is 2500 years old. The cultural stratigraphy here is remarkably deep. The heart of the city was the Ark citadel, where the ruler and his court lived. Outside the citadel, there was the shahristan, the district of governmental institutions, madrasahs, artisans workshops and living quarters. The shahristan was divided into Mahallas where group of craftsmen lived. Since ancient times those were Jewish diaspores. Today their homes are occupied with hotels and restaurants carefully preserving the traditional decorations. Our go to place in Bukhara was the Lyabi-Hauz (reservoir) complex presently pretty tea shops encircle it. Built in 1620 the water reservoir was the source of water for Bukhara till Russians filled its outlets in the early 20th century. We sat under the shade of willow trees, whose branches touched the pond sipping Gulkand tea. For us one of the highlights of Bukhara trip was walking along the Kochasis (alleys or lanes) under a sinking sun throwing red embers on the horizon with muezzin praying from one of the many minarets of shahristan. There are many wonderful tea lounges and restaurants lined on the old bazaars of Bukhara, but there is one Coy ChaiKhana - a chic lounge built in thin hard-fired traditional bricks (called Maharaji bricks in Kashmir) and live music which we particularly loved. The chicken Shishlik and mutton skewers were very tasty to the point that our daughter looks for them everywhere we go now. As a country Uzbekistan is truly a milieu of Turkic, Persian cultures with its Khanates of Khiva and Kokand and emirates of Bukhara, the splendors of Samarkand and Shah-i-Zinda, The Gur-e-Amir mausoleum of Great Timur, the dazzling Registan sanctorum and Tashkent its modern capital that bridges the communist Soviet Union into this wonderful syncretic culture. Communist Russian Texture Tashkent has several faces. One is the modern Tashkent, seeing the future, just a half step from common mistakes of urban development, mistakes of new money and trying so hard to keep up with the neighbors. The other is the Soviet-era Tashkent: a city of broad green avenues, architecture of socialist modernism and an unbelievably beautiful metro system. This Tashkent is not visible through a car window. To understand this city, we had to get down from our cab and see the colors of the city, smell its neighborhoods, sit on its benches, walk in its public parks where you can find a statue of Pushkin - the 18th century Russian poet. A devastating earthquake in 1966 destroyed much of the city, so the old mudbrick Tashkent suffered total devastation. Only a few pockets of that old Tashkent remain, miraculously surviving the turbulent 20th century, they present a face of Tashkent: the wizened face of an old man, a chaotic, complicated labyrinth of a city that keeps its socialist planning. We walked miles on the broadened roads of Tashkent, under its Chinar trees, resting at cafes, sipping cappuccino under cold rain, trying skewers, stopping at buildings which carried imperial Russian presence, looking at Hotel Uzbekistan and wondering how architecture travels across cultures and countries. The many state-owned socialist era Centaur hotels in India bear striking resemblance to its brutal architecture. In fact, many decrepit apartment buildings in Tashkent look like Delhis DDA flats devoid of any aesthetics but developing a patina of their own. A very distinct memory from this travel that somehow stayed with us more than anything was on the final day of our trip, when we visited Chorsu bazaar - an Oriental market in Tashkent, unkempt and uncouth, not even trying to produce an impression, comfortable in its own skin. Bins of curd, baskets of trotters, hundreds of meters of meat cuts, that is Chorsu Bazaar. As we exit the Bazaar, there were long lines of food, ready or cooked: Bureks, plov, mutton skewers, chicken Shashlik. We entered one of the restaurants and now often at our dinner table we remember that food - nothing fancy, just Uzbek Plov, Samsa, fresh tandoor bread and Shashliks, heavenly tasty a place full of character. Tables were occupied by mostly working-class people who had come for shopping in Chorsu, familes with kids and elder parents. It is in such places I find the soul of a city in that meal which a family is having with little means but wide smiles. I recommend Uzbekistan to everyone if not for anything but to experience the warmth of its amazing people. Fahim Gundroo is based in Dubai, works as a Technical Project Manager.
Exporters say US tariff law may disrupt India
New Delhi, Sep 19: The new US law empowering President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on Indian goods is a major concern as it is creating uncertainty over the otherwise healthy trade relations between the two countries, and such duties, if imposed, could severely disrupt Indias exports to America, []
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Srinagar, Sep 19:The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday stepped up its attack on the Jammu and Kashmir government over the reservation policy, alleging merit apartheid and demanding immediate disclosure of the report prepared by the Cabinet Sub-Committee on rationalisation of the reservation framework. The protest was held outside the PDP headquarters after police stopped party workers from marching towards Residency Road. Party sources said workers led by Iltija Mufti had assembled at the party office for the march, but police personnel blocked the main gate. Mufti and several party leaders and workers climbed over the gate in an attempt to proceed, but the march could not take place. The protesters subsequently staged a demonstration outside the party office and demanded that the government make the findings of the reservation panel public. The reservation dispute intensified after amendments to Jammu and Kashmirs reservation rules in 2024 expanded the reservation framework, including the addition of new Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste beneficiaries. The changes triggered protests by open-merit aspirants, who sought a review of the revised structure and argued that the share available to candidates competing in the open category had been substantially reduced. Against this backdrop, the Omar Abdullah-led government constituted a Cabinet Sub-Committee in December 2024 to examine the concerns and recommend rationalisation of the reservation policy. The committee subsequently submitted its recommendations, but the full report has not been made public, with the issue continuing to generate political and public debate. Addressing reporters during Saturdays protest, Mufti said the government had assured protesting open-merit students that the issue would be examined and the committees report would be presented within six months. We had promised open-merit students that when the NC government comes, they will do rationalisation of reservation. When we protested outside their house, it was said that the sub-committee report will be presented in six months, she said. Two years have passed since then, and we still don't know what is in this sub-committee report, Mufti said. She said the delay had left students and job aspirants uncertain about the future of the reservation structure. We have a very simple demand. You promised these children that you will send the sub-committee report to Delhi. Leave that. You tell us now, what are the findings of this report? she said. Mufti also attacked the government over employment opportunities, alleging that young people were being denied opportunities and that the reservation structure had created what she described as merit apartheid. You are punishing our children because they are capable, and this is wrong, she said. She questioned the government over the difficulties faced by families investing heavily in the education of their children. Where will the Kashmiri youth go, whose parents are labourers, keep their land mortgaged, teach them day and night so that they can move forward? she asked. Mufti also alleged that the government had failed to deliver on its employment promises and criticised what she described as the outsourcing of jobs. Her allegations regarding recruitment and the sale of jobs were political claims made during the protest and were not independently established. The PDP leader further alleged that the prolonged delay was particularly consequential for young people preparing for competitive examinations and government recruitment. We are here to fight for every youngster from Jammu and Kashmir. We are here to remind the NC government, especially the Honourable Chief Minister, about his broken promises, she said. The reservation issue has remained politically sensitive in J&K, with open-merit groups demanding greater transparency and a review of the existing distribution, while reserved-category groups have maintained that constitutional and legally mandated protections must be preserved. The governments proposed rationalisation has therefore involved balancing competing demands over representation, merit and affirmative action. Mufti said the government should stop delaying the disclosure of the committees findings and give young aspirants clarity on the proposed changes. How many months, how many years will the youth of Jammu and Kashmir wait for you to give them justice? she asked. The PDP has demanded that the Cabinet Sub-Committees recommendations be placed in the public domain and that the government clearly spell out the status of its proposed changes to the reservation framework.
CM Omar flags J&Ks growth priorities at Viksit Bharat financing conference
New Delhi, Sep 19:Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Saturday noted the significance of the deliberations in shaping strategies for the long-term growth of the country and Jammu and Kashmir, particularly in areas of developmental financing, agricultural marketing, and renewable energy. CM Omar was attended the concluding day of the two-day high-level conference on 'Financing Indias Journey towards Viksit Bharat,' organised by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, in New Delhi. The conference brought together State Finance Ministers and Finance Secretaries of States and Union Territories with Legislature to deliberate on strategies for financing Indias long-term development and growth. The conference featured deliberations by eminent experts and economists on various aspects of financing the shared vision of Viksit Bharat. The sessions covered key themes including the macroeconomic outlook, financing agricultural transformation and financing the energy transition. The discussions provided insights into the challenges ahead while highlighting the opportunities before India in its journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat.
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200 tribal families get farm support in Ganderbal
Ganderbal, Sep 19: Tribal farmers from three settlements in the Surfraw area of central Kashmirs Ganderbal district were encouraged to make greater use of scientific farming practices, horticulture technologies and government schemes during a programme aimed at extending agricultural support to farming families in the area. The programme brought together tribal farming families, officials from the agriculture and development departments, representatives of SKUAST-K and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ganderbal, besides senior university officials and local representatives. Around 200 tribal families were provided agricultural and horticultural material under the initiative, with organisers saying the effort was aimed at ensuring that farming support reaches families who often remain outside the coverage of such programmes. MLA Kangan Mian Mehar Ali, who attended the programme while speaking to reporters called for similar initiatives to be organised in Kangan in the future with participation from both tribal and non-tribal communities. He said the area had considerable potential because of the availability of land and water resources, which, if properly utilised with modern techniques, could provide greater opportunities for local farmers. He said agriculture and horticulture practices had become increasingly technology-driven in recent years and farmers should take advantage of the scientific support available through the university and its extension network. The MLA also urged farmers who face difficulties in reaching the university or related institutions to approach him for assistance so that they could access available facilities and expertise. Prof Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General, Agricultural Extension, ICAR, New Delhi, said interaction with tribal farmers was important for understanding their requirements and extending appropriate technologies to them. He said the agricultural and horticultural sector would require greater adoption of scientific approaches in the coming years and noted the role of the university and its extension services in supporting farmers. Singh said the material distributed to the tribal families under the project was intended to support their farming activities and help improve their access to agricultural inputs and technologies. SKUAST-K Vice-Chancellor Prof Nazir Ahmad Ganai says various government initiatives available to the farming community, including the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu and Kashmir Comprehensive Investment Plan (JKCIP). He said farmers and tribal communities could benefit from several schemes being implemented under these programmes and urged them to remain connected with university experts and development department officials. District president of the Gujjar Bakerwal Conference Choudhary Bashir Ahmad Tedwa said the programme was organised with the specific objective of extending support to three tribal settlements in the Surfraw area. He said the initiative had been in the works for around four months and involved coordination with KVK Ganderbal, with around 200 tribal families identified for assistance. GH Mustafa Bijard, who was associated with the initiative, said the process had started in April when a list of around 200 tribal families was submitted to Dr Ajaz, head of KVK Ganderbal. He said cooperation from the MLA and university authorities helped take the initiative forward, resulting in the distribution of agricultural kits to the identified families. Bijard said a proposal had also been made to identify around 150 non-tribal families for similar assistance. The organisers said the programme was aimed not only at distributing material but also at creating direct links between farmers and agricultural institutions so that beneficiaries could continue receiving technical guidance, information about schemes and support for improving farm productivity.
Bukhari seeks review of J&K reservation policy
Srinagar, September 19: Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday called for a review and rationalisation of the reservation policy in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it should ensure fair representation of different sections of society. Speaking to reporters after inaugurating an exhibition in Srinagar, Bukhari said the existing policy was, in his view, not judicious and needed to be reviewed. My stand on the reservation issue is clear: reservation should be based on population, ensuring fair and equitable representation of different sections of society, he said. The exhibition featured young entrepreneurs and exhibitors from Srinagar, Jammu, Delhi and Punjab, who showcased a range of products, including handicrafts and jewellery. Bukhari said such events provided young people with exposure and opportunities to develop business ideas and explore new avenues. He also described the participation of exhibitors from different parts of the country as a positive sign of national integration and said such platforms helped showcase local products and talent.
Courts must harmonise conservation and development, says CJI
PTI New Delhi The question before Indian courts is no longer conservation versus development but how the two can be harmonised and sustained together, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Saturday and described the apex court as the banyan tree of environmental justice. Tracing four decades of the Supreme Courts environmental jurisprudence, the []
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Delhi notifies 1,000 acres of Southern Ridge as Reserved Forest
Trial run being conducted Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 19: The 4-km, four-lane KunjwaniSatwari Flyover in Jammu, being developed by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) as part of the DelhiAmritsarKatra Expressway spur, is set to open in the first week of October, adding a major link to Jammus road network, the official sources [] The post KunjwaniSatwari Flyover to be operational from 1st week of Oct appeared first on Northlines .
1,000 Acres Of Delhi's Southern Ridge Set To Get Reserved Forest Status
The move will take Delhi's Ridge area with Reserved Forest status to around 13,000 acres once the notification process is completed.
