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BRICS: Rewriting the World Order
BRICS did not form with a treaty or a grand diplomatic bargain. The need for BRIC was recognised as the balance of the global economy began to shift. In 2001, Terence James ONeill coined the term BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) in his Goldman Sachs paper entitled The World Needs Better Economic BRICs, drawing attention to the growing economic weight of four emerging powers and its implications for global governance. Initially, BRIC began as an economic proposition but gradually acquired a political dimension, as the four states increasingly recognised the benefits of coordinating their positions and seeking greater influence in the institutions that shape global affairs. The emergence of BRIC was preceded by an important phase of cooperation among Russia, India and China under the RIC framework. The three countries had already been exploring greater coordination on major regional and global issues, creating a political foundation that later complemented the economic rationale behind BRIC. The idea was put forward by Russian Foreign Minister Yevgeny Primakov in 1998, at a time when Russia was arguing for a world with several centres of power rather than one dominant centre. The three countries began meeting at the foreign ministers level in 2002, creating a diplomatic channel that would later make the wider BRIC conversation easier to pursue. By 2006, BRIC was beginning to move beyond an economic idea. The foreign ministers of Brazil, Russia, India and China met in New York in September 2006 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, giving the four countries their first formal platform for political dialogue. An acronym coined to describe four rising economies was beginning to take on a life of its own in international politics. The first BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009. The following year brought the first major change to the grouping when South Africa joined the four founding members. BRIC thus became BRICS, bringing an African country into what had until then been a grouping of Brazil, Russia, India and China. The grouping took another important step at the 2014 summit in Fortaleza, Brazil. The five members agreed to establish the New Development Bank, which began operations in 2015 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The bank was created to finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other developing countries. At the same summit, the members also established the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, a $100 billion financial mechanism designed to provide support to members facing short term balance of payments pressures. BRICS was no longer only a forum for countries with growing economies. It was beginning to build institutions through which its members could pursue their own areas of cooperation. The next transformation came nearly a decade later. At the Johannesburg summit in 2023, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates were invited to join the grouping. The new members came in from Asia, Africa and the Middle East, significantly widening the reach of BRICS. Indonesia joined as a full member in January 2025, making the grouping still larger. The expansion has changed the character of BRICS. Its 11 members now account for nearly half of the world's population, around 49.5 per cent, bringing together more than four billion people. Collectively, they represent about 40 per cent of the global economy when measured by purchasing power parity and around 26 per cent of world trade. Their importance is also visible in the energy sector, with BRICS countries accounting for a substantial share of global oil and gas exports. The grouping brings together some of the world's largest populations, major energy producers and important emerging economies. Yet the countries are far from politically or strategically identical. India, Brazil and South Africa are democratic states, while China, Russia and Iran follow very different political systems. India and China remain strategic competitors with an unresolved border dispute. In West Asia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have their own competing regional interests. Russia's confrontation with Western countries also places it in a different geopolitical position from members such as India, Brazil and the UAE, which maintain important economic and strategic relations with the West. These differences make BRICS a diverse grouping rather than a traditional political alliance. Its real challenge, therefore, is whether such different countries can find enough common ground to use their combined economic and demographic weight to gain a stronger voice in shaping the international order. Cooperation without Consensus BRICS does not need complete political agreement to become an effective global platform. Its real test is whether countries with different interests can identify areas where cooperation serves everyone. Trade is the clearest example. Intra-BRICS merchandise exports increased from about $84 billion in 2003 to $1.17 trillion in 2024, a more than thirteenfold rise. Yet intra-BRICS trade still accounts for only around 5 per cent of global trade. The message is clear. The economic relationship has grown rapidly, but its potential remains far from exhausted. Trade can therefore become the foundation of deeper cooperation. BRICS members can reduce trade barriers, simplify customs procedures and improve transport and logistics between their markets. Faster and cheaper cross-border payments can make this process even easier. The objective does not have to be a common BRICS currency. It can begin with practical steps such as allowing countries to settle more trade in their own currencies and reducing unnecessary dependence on third-party financial channels. India has supported greater payment connectivity, while the 2026 BRICS discussions placed renewed emphasis on cross-border payments and local currency settlements. Finance provides a second opportunity. The New Development Bank was created in 2014 to finance infrastructure and sustainable development, with an authorised capital of $100 billion. Its importance can grow if it becomes a larger source of development finance for countries that often struggle to obtain affordable long-term funding. Financing projects in local currencies can also reduce some of the risks created by exchange rate fluctuations. The Contingent Reserve Arrangement, also valued at $100 billion, gives BRICS an additional mechanism for responding to short term financial pressures. These institutions show that BRICS has already moved beyond the language of declarations and created instruments through which cooperation can produce tangible results. Energy is another field where interests naturally converge. BRICS includes some of the world's largest energy producers and consumers. Its members therefore have a shared interest in reliable supplies, stable markets and affordable energy. Cooperation can extend beyond traditional oil and gas to renewable energy, hydrogen, critical minerals, energy storage and smart grids. India's 2026 BRICS chairmanship has already demonstrated this direction through initiatives on smart grids and energy storage. Such cooperation matters because the energy transition is not simply an environmental question. It is also becoming a question of technology, industrial power and control over critical resources. The growing scope of BRICS cooperation shows that political disagreements do not have to prevent countries from pursuing shared economic and developmental interests. In April 2025, BRICS agriculture ministers adopted a joint declaration covering food security, agricultural trade, digital certification and sustainable agriculture. In June 2025, BRICS health ministers advanced cooperation on public health, while the July 2025 Rio Summit adopted commitments on artificial intelligence, digital governance, trade and development. These initiatives demonstrate that cooperation can continue even when member states disagree on major geopolitical questions. India and China, for instance, continue to have unresolved differences over their border, yet both remain part of BRICS and continue to engage through wider economic and multilateral frameworks. Russia and other BRICS countries also hold different positions on major international conflicts, but these disagreements have not prevented cooperation in areas such as trade, finance, energy and technology. BRICS is therefore better understood as a platform for practical cooperation than as a political alliance based on a single foreign policy. The member states have different political systems, economic structures, foreign policy priorities and regional concerns, making complete political unity unlikely. BRICS can function as a framework for cooperation among countries that hold different political positions but share interests in particular areas. Such cooperation does not require the member states to agree on every international issue. It can develop through practical agreements in areas where cooperation serves their common economic and developmental interests. The larger significance of BRICS, therefore, is not that it can replace the West or create an entirely new world order overnight. Its significance lies in whether it can make the international system more representative by giving emerging and developing economies greater capacity to shape trade, finance, technology and development. If BRICS succeeds in building practical cooperation where interests overlap, its economic weight will gradually translate into political influence. The most powerful form of cooperation may ultimately be cooperation without consensus. Expansion is not Influence BRICS has changed considerably from the five-member grouping that existed until 2023. Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates became full members in January 2024, followed by Indonesia in January 2025. BRICS also created a partner country category, bringing additional developing economies into its wider framework. The result is a grouping that now spans Latin America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East and represents a much larger share of the world economy and population than the original BRIC arrangement. But geographical expansion has also brought greater diversity in political systems, economic structures, regional priorities and relations with the major powers. This diversity makes a single political agenda difficult to sustain. India and China remain strategic competitors, Russia has a sharply different relationship with the United States and Europe, and the West Asian members have their own regional calculations. At the same time, these countries have identifiable areas of overlapping interest. Trade facilitation, development finance, energy security, technology, critical minerals and greater representation for developing countries in global institutions offer practical areas for cooperation. BRICS therefore does not need a common foreign policy to become more effective. It needs agreements that can survive differences between individual members. The distinction is important because BRICS presents itself as a platform for cooperation among emerging and developing economies, rather than as a military or political alliance directed against another group of states. The measure of expansion should consequently be the results that the enlarged grouping can produce. A larger membership is meaningful only when it creates wider markets, stronger financial cooperation, better connectivity, greater technological capacity or a stronger collective voice in global institutions. The New Delhi Summit provides the first major opportunity to examine this after the completion of the recent expansion. Its decisions on trade, cross-border payments, development finance, technology, energy and institutional cooperation can show whether BRICS is translating its larger membership into practical forms of cooperation. BRICS and the Politics of Multi-polarity The 18th BRICS Summit, held in New Delhi on 12 and 13 September 2026, placed the idea of a more multipolar international system at the centre of the grouping's political agenda. The summit took place at a crucial time when the international system is struggling to respond to multiple armed conflicts and deepening geopolitical tensions between states. The New Delhi Declaration called for a more representative and fairer international order and reaffirmed BRICS's commitment to multilateralism and multipolarity. It called for greater representation of emerging markets and developing countries in global decision-making and supported comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council. China and Russia, both permanent members of the Security Council, specifically reiterated their support for the aspirations of India and Brazil to play a greater role in the United Nations, including the Security Council. The declaration also recognised the growing role of the Global South in shaping international affairs. The summit also addressed the economic structures through which global power is exercised. The New Delhi Declaration criticised unilateral tariffs, non-tariff barriers and unilateral coercive measures and called for a stronger multilateral trading system. BRICS supported greater use of local currencies in trade and investment and continued efforts to improve the interoperability of national payment systems. The summit did not establish a common BRICS currency, nor did it turn the grouping into an anti-Western alliance. Its approach was more practical. The members sought greater flexibility in trade and finance while retaining their different economic and foreign policy choices. This approach also reflects the limits of BRICS. The eleven members have different relationships with the United States, Europe and other major powers, and they do not hold identical positions on every geopolitical crisis. BRICS therefore remains a platform for coordination rather than a unified geopolitical bloc. The larger significance of BRICS will depend on whether these political and economic initiatives can produce lasting changes in global governance. A multipolar system does not require one dominant power to be replaced by another. It requires greater space for several centres of economic, political and strategic influence. BRICS can contribute to that balance by expanding development finance, strengthening payment connectivity, supporting reform of international institutions and giving developing countries a greater role in setting rules for trade, technology and finance. Its purpose should not be to construct another bloc against the West, but to make the international system less dependent on a single centre of economic and political power. The real promise of BRICS lies in building a more plural and representative order in which the interests of emerging and developing countries carry greater weight and the established powers remain part of a system whose rules are shaped by a wider distribution of global power. (The author is Ph.D. in Political Science from AMU & currently working as a College Lecturer in JK HED at GDC Surankote, Dept. of Political Science, Jammu & Kashmir)
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Friendship, positive peer influence, and the pursuit of genuine passions emerged as powerful tools against substance abuse during a CBSE Talkathon that brought together school leaders, medical experts, narcotics officials, and students. The session featured Principal Alka Awasthi of Mayur School, Noida; Prof. Nand Kumar from AIIMS New Delhis Department of Psychiatry; Anish C, Additional Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau; and Class 12 students Samya and Rohit. Nand Kumar explained that every drug hijacks the brains reward circuit, creating intense pleasure that ordinary activities cannot match. He stressed that supportive environments and the courage to say no protect young minds more effectively than lectures alone. Class 12 student Rohit said a true friends responsibility is to understand the reasons, mental stress or peer pressure, that push someone toward substances. He added that friends should offer quiet support and, when needed, involve trusted adults or school authorities. Student Samya emphasised that condemnation only isolates users further, while reassurance such as You are not alone; we will support you helps build community and resilience. Principal Alka Awasthi and students showcased posters designed by schoolchildren with messages like Healthy Youth Equal to Strong Nation, Break the Roots of Habit Before They Break You and Wipe Out the Drugs Before They Wipe You Out. The panel noted that student-led campaigns carry greater credibility among peers. Anish advised that the real kick in life should come from sports, creative pursuits and extra-curricular activities. He warned that illicit drugs today are often synthetic and highly potent, with even a single use capable of severely damaging developing brains. On the social normalisation of alcohol, hookah and vapes at parties and weddings, experts observed that adolescent brains are still developing impulse-control capacities. Exposure at this stage interferes with healthy growth. They suggested schools begin age-appropriate conversations early, so young people themselves influence adults to change harmful practices. The panel repeatedly stressed the need for safe spaces where children can ask questions and seek help without fear of harsh consequences. Non-verbal gestures of support, such as a reassuring presence, often open doors more effectively than words. Students were reminded that willpower to refuse strengthens when they are surrounded by friends who respect boundaries. The Talkathon concluded with a strong message to advance the vision of a Nasha Mukt Yuva for a developed India. By combining awareness, strong friendships, early reporting through channels such as the NCB helpline 1933, and the courage to seek help without embarrassment, stakeholders can protect young minds and futures.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Clearing the air on an SIR notice to former Election Commissioner S.S. Sandhu, the ECI said on Sunday that it has accepted the facts and documents furnished by him and decided to include his name in the final electoral roll draft to be published next month. In a statement, the Election Commission said, In the present case, the details, facts and documents furnished by the elector have been duly verified. The electoral entry about S.S. Sandhu has already been validated and kept in the list for inclusion in the Final Electoral Roll of AC-38 (Delhi Cantt.), which is scheduled for official publication on November 11 The ECIs clarification in Sandhus matter followed the circulation of misleading information on social media about the notices being issued to electors under the SIR process. The ECI statement said, It has been reported on social media regarding the issuance of a notice to the Election Commissioner of India, S. S. Sandhu, during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, 2026. In this regard, it is clarified that, during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, 2026, the electoral entry about S. S. Sandhu, registered as an elector in Assembly Constituency 38 (Delhi Cantonment), was identified under the category of Discrepancy in Name based on the details furnished in the Enumeration Form and with reference to the electoral roll of the last revision, it said. Consequently, in accordance with the procedure established and communicated by the Election Commission of India (ECI), notices are being issued to electors whose entries could not be linked with the electoral roll of the last revision and whose entries have been found to have logical discrepancies in the process of linking with the electoral roll of the last revision, ECI said. The Commission said, All names of members of the judiciary, public representatives, holders of declared offices and personalities from the fields of arts, culture, journalism, sports and public services, etc., earlier flagged in the electoral database, have been included in the Draft Electoral Roll so that necessary documents can also be collected during the period of Claims and Objections. Electors may submit their reply and the requisite documents to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) upon receipt of the Notice. The Notices shall be disposed of by October 29, based on the documents furnished and the verification conducted by the concerned Booth Level Officer (BLO), said the ECI. In accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures of the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Notices have been generated to facilitate the stipulated document-based verification by the designated Booth Level Officer (BLO) and subsequent disposal by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), it said. The Election Commission of India also reiterated its commitment to ensuring a transparent, participative and inclusive electoral roll revision process, with the objective that no eligible citizen is left out and no ineligible person is included in the Electoral Roll.
Delhi SIR: Rekha Gupta, Arvind Kejriwal among 33.1 lakh voters flagged for verification
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are among 33.1 lakh voters issued notices during the SIR exercise. Voters have been flagged either for discrepancies in their details or because they could not be mapped to the previous SIR roll. Heres why these names were flagged and what happens next.
Delhi SIR: Rekha Gupta, Arvind Kejriwal among 33.1 lakh voters flagged for verification
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are among 33.1 lakh voters issued notices during the SIR exercise. Voters have been flagged either for discrepancies in their details or because they could not be mapped to the previous SIR roll. Heres why these names were flagged and what happens next.
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CBSE Talkathon stresses awareness, support to keep youth drug-free
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Experts and students came together in a CBSE Talkathon to discuss the growing challenge of substance abuse among school students and ways to prevent it. The interactive session featured Alka Awasthi, Principal of Mayur School, Noida; Prof. Nand Kumar from the Department of Psychiatry at AIIMS, New Delhi; Anish C, Additional Director of the Narcotics Control Bureau; and Class 12 students Samya and Rohit from PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalayas. CBSE Talkathon, a series of live virtual sessions conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, allows specialists to speak directly to students and teachers about issues related to well-being and learning. One prominent edition centred on the Nasha Mukt Yuva (Drug-Free Youth) campaign, aimed at building awareness to combat substance abuse. Nand Kumar explained that drugs first affect the brain by hyperactivating its reward circuit, creating intense pleasure that normal life experiences cannot match. This leads users to seek the substance repeatedly and eventually become dependent. He added that while alcohol damages the liver and stomach and cigarettes harm the lungs and throat, the brain is always the first target. Responding to the myth that occasional alcohol use does not cause addiction, Anish cautioned that even sporadic consumption opens the door to dependency. The brain begins to associate the substance with relaxation, gradually replacing healthy coping methods. Principal Alka Awasthi reinforced that no amount of drug use is safe, as it creates a temporary coping mechanism that ultimately leads to addiction. Addressing concerns about sudden cessation, Nand Kumar said mild changes in attention, concentration, focus, and sleep are normal signs of dependence and indicate the need for professional support. He also debunked the belief that substances improve concentration, calling it a dangerous myth. On helping friends influenced by harmful habits, Awasthi advised young people to show empathy and patience while clearly expressing concern. If a friend does not respond, they should involve parents, school counsellors, or peer educators. CBSE schools already have peer ambassadors and educators who monitor classmates and report concerns. The experts agreed that strong friendships and supportive school communities create positive peer pressure that encourages refusal of drugs. Nand Kumar shared a refusal technique called CALM: clearly declare, I will not take it; Leave the situation immediately; use an Excuse if needed; and stay Mindful. Nasha Mukt, Anish explained, means understanding drugs and saying no so that demand falls and substances stop reaching young minds. The session sent a strong message: academic or social pressure is never a justification for substance use, and seeking help should never be a source of shame.
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Seven judicial officers will take their oath of office for the Delhi High Court on Monday. Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya will administer the oath to the seven new appointees. These judicial officers were serving in the district judiciary before their elevation. The central government notified these seven new appointments after Supreme Court collegium recommendations. The high court's strength will rise to 50, with a sanctioned strength of 60.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta joins 'Haritalika Teej Mahotsav' with Nepali, Gorkhali community
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in the 'Haritalika Teej Mahotsav 2026', along with Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, at Indira Gandhi Stadium on Sunday. On this occasion, she said that Haritalika Teej is not merely a fast, but a saga of womens resolve and power. Associated with the penance and determination of Goddess Parvati, this festival remains a symbol of the faith, strength, and dedication of our mothers and sisters even today, she said. Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra and prominent figures from the Nepali and Gorkhali society were also present at the event. The festival was organised by 'Hamro Swabhiman Trust'. Top personalities who made remarkable contributions to society and the nation were honoured during the programme. Extending her warm greetings on Haritalika Teej, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta remarked that a culture that keeps the festivals of its women alive never perishes. Describing Haritalika Teej as a festival celebrating the power and self-respect of the Nepali and Gorkhali woman, she extended her wishes to the women of the community. The Chief Minister noted that along with various parts of the country, a large number of people from the Nepali and Gorkhali society reside in Delhi as well. The identity of this community is defined not merely by numbers, but by their courage, discipline, honesty, and loyalty. From national security to education, medicine, literature, music, sports, and business, people of this community have made significant contributions to the country's development and pride, she said. Appreciating the contributions of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna, she said that Swami Ji brought yoga out of ashrams to the general public, while Acharya Ji played a key role in strengthening the scientific aspects behind yoga and Ayurveda. Together, both have given the country a sense of self-respect along with yoga and Ayurveda, she said. On this occasion, 10 personalities were honoured. Commending the felicitation ceremony, the Chief Minister said that celebrating a festival is one thing, but recognising and honouring soldiers, teachers, farmers, artists, and officials whose contributions did not receive adequate recognition is a far greater deed. She added that this is not merely an honour, but a record of society's contributions. On behalf of the Delhi Government and the people of Delhi, the Chief Minister offered her heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the 10 personalities who were honoured. Minister of Art, Culture and Language and Tourism Kapil Mishra praised Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna for organising the event. He bowed to the people of Delhi for their sensitivity and support regarding the natural disaster that struck Nepal.
Delhi Metro to Showcase Innovations at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Delhi Metro International Limited will debut at InnoTrans 2026, showcasing its expertise in global urban transport solutions. Delhi Metro to Showcase Innovations at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
No Water For Ganpati Visarjan, Devotees Leave Idols On Dry Land: The Dark Reality Of El Ni
While Delhi lacks artificial ponds for Ganesh idol immersion, parts of Andhra Pradesh are witnessing an unusual situation, with devotees leaving Vinayaka idols on dry riverbeds as water levels remain critically low. In parts of Anantapur district, dry
Triumph Speed 400, Tracker 400 Prices Cut By Up To Rs 7,000 - Scrambler 400 X Gets New Colour
British bikemaker Triumph has reduced prices for the Speed 400 and Tracker 400 in India, just two months after hiking rates across its entire 400cc line-up. The Speed 400's ex-showroom Delhi price drops by Rs 6,000 to Rs 2.34 lakh, while
More big names gets SIR notices
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, his wife Kyoko S Jaishankar, CBI Director Praveen Sood and former Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi are among the prominent people who have received notices from the Election Commission (EC) during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, according to media reports.Sood's wife Vanita Sood and mother Kamlesh Sood, along with Dwivedi's wife Sunita Dwivedi, have also received notices. The wife and son of CPM MP John Brittas are among those served notices during the exercise.Also Read: Delhi SIR: Advani, Sisodia figure in list of voters with 'discrepancies'The notices have been issued in the New Delhi Assembly constituency.Jaishankar and his wife have been placed in the unmapped with last SIR category. This means their current electoral records could not be linked with the rolls prepared during the previous revision exercise in 2002.The couple are registered voters in the Sunder Bagh electoral part of the New Delhi Assembly constituency.Sood, his wife and mother have also received notices under the same category. Dwivedi and his wife have been served notices citing the same discrepancy. They are also registered voters in the New Delhi Assembly constituency.Advani and Sisodia also figured on the listFormer deputy prime minister LK Advani, his daughter Pratibha Advani and daughter-in-law Geetika Advani were among those who received notices during the exercise. Advani's name could not be mapped to the 2002 electoral roll, while his son Jayant cleared the mapping exercise.Also Read: Nagaland's draft electoral roll after SIR retains 11.99 lakh voters, excludes 1.59 lakhFormer Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, his wife Seema and son Meer also received notices. Sisodia's notice did not specify the reason, while his wife's notice cited a mismatch in her name and his son's notice referred to a discrepancy in his parent's name.Kejriwal and family members received SIR noticesAAP chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, son Pulkit Kejriwal and parents Gobind Ram Kejriwal and Gita Devi have also received notices during the SIR exercise.The five family members are registered voters in the New Delhi Assembly constituency. Their names were flagged under the unmapped with last SIR category, indicating that their current electoral records could not be linked to the rolls prepared during the previous revision.The Electoral Registration Officer said their enumeration forms did not contain sufficient details to establish the required links with the electoral rolls in their respective states.The notices prompted questions from the AAP over why Kejriwal and his family had been flagged during the exercise.Rekha Gupta's name cleared after verificationDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had also received a notice during the SIR exercise after her electoral details were flagged over an age-related discrepancy involving her and her parents.Following verification of her documents and electoral details, her entry was validated for inclusion in the electoral roll for the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency.CEO clarifies notices do not mean deletionDelhi Chief Electoral Officer Ashok Kumar has clarified that receiving a notice during the SIR exercise does not mean a voter's name will be deleted from the electoral roll.The CEO's office said no name can be removed without giving the elector an opportunity to be heard and passing a proper, reasoned and appealable order. It added that system-generated notices are being issued to correct data in ECINET.Electors who receive notices can submit their responses and supporting documents to the concerned Electoral Registration Officer or Booth Level Officer. The prescribed list of documents is indicative and not exhaustive, with decisions to be taken on a case-by-case basis.The notice disposal process is scheduled to conclude by October 29, while the final electoral roll is due to be published on November 4.Meanwhile, Delhi received 84,263 Form 6 applications for inclusion in the electoral roll between August 31 and September 19. Another 2,12,400 applications had been received up to August 30. Form 6 is used to apply for inclusion in the voter list.
Delhi Teen Murdered In Friend Dispute
An 18-year-old man, Sumit Giri, was allegedly stabbed to death in Naraina Village, West Delhi, following an argument among friends that began with a joke about calling someone Papa. The incident escalated, leading to the fatal stabbing and subsequent assault by the accused's brother. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the motive.
BJPs Harsh Malhotra Challenges AAPs Claims on Voter Mapping in Delhi
BJP leader Harsh Malhotra questions AAPs voter mapping claims, citing historical voting records from Ghaziabad. BJPs Harsh Malhotra Challenges AAPs Claims on Voter Mapping in Delhi
Notice Doesn't Mean Exclusion: Poll Body After Row Over Delhi Voter List
The notices have been issued to several prominent public figures, including former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, New Delhi MP Bansuri Swaraj, former Delhi BJP president Virendra Kumar Sachdeva, senior BJP leader L K Advani, and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, known for throwing rarely-used and often difficult-to-pronounce English words into the X lexicon, on Sunday. Spetember 20, shared what he called the word of our era quockerwodger. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, also shared its meaning and took a dig at the government. Quockerwodger A political puppet, 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 .
Karnataka CM vows to resolve farmers land grant issues, lead all-party delegation to Delhi
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar addressed a public meeting on the Kasturirangan report in Sakleshpur on Sunday
Notice does not mean deletion: Delhi chief electoral officer clarifies amid SIR concerns
Delhi Metro International Limited to make global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin
Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMRC, will make its global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, showcasing its metro operations, consultancy and project management expertise. The company has submitted five international bids in three months and is exploring expansion opportunities across West Asia, Europe and North America.
Delhi SIR: EAM Jaishankar, LK Advani, Kejriwal, Top Poll Official Sandhu, SEBI Chief Get Notices
Several prominent political leaders, officials and bureaucrats have been flagged by the Election Commission over discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani, his daughter Pratibha Advani and Election Commissioner S.S. Sandhu are among those facing issues. The Advanis were placed in the no mapping category, meaning their records could not be properly linked to the previous SIR roll. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri have also reportedly faced the same issue. Delhi minister Parvesh Sahib Singh and former BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva were flagged over self name mismatch. AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and family members were also placed under no mapping. The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 4.
Medical store raided in Bawana over alleged sale of Pregabalin without prescription
Delhi: Bar body announces lawyers' strike over traffic challan rule changes
The circular said its members have unanimously resolved to observe a one-day abstention from work on September 21 as a token protest against the amended Rule 167, which they termed as draconian and arbitrary.
Delhis Town Hall in Chandni Chowk to become Global Heritage Centre
The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), the nodal agency of the Delhi governments Tourism Department, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed the MoU for the joint project in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the official said
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, on Sunday clarified that notices issued to certain electors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls do not mean that their names will be deleted, while stating that no name can be removed without giving the elector an opportunity of being heard and passing a proper, speaking and appealable order.
Centre Clears 14 High Court Judges, Holds Back Delhi
ON SATURDAY, the Union Government notified the appointment of seven judicial officers as judges of the Delhi High Court while holding back the appointment of judicial officer Gurvinder Pal Singh, the senior-most among the eight officers recommended for elevation. The reason for not clearing Singhs appointment is not immediately available, nor is it known whether the government has sat on his name or returned it to the Supreme Court Collegium. On September 10 this year, the Supreme Court Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Vikram Nath and B.V. Nagarathna recommended the names of eight judicial officers namely Gurvinder Pal Singh, Nivedita Anil Sharma, Nisha Sahay Saxena, Sanjay Sharma-I, Bharat Parashar, Dr. Aditi Choudhary, Dinesh Bhatt and Arun Bhardwaj, for elevation as judges of the Delhi High Court. The Delhi High Court has a sanctioned strength of 45 permanent judges and 15 additional judges, and thus a total strength of 60. At present it is functioning with 43 judges. With the seven new appointments, the working strength will rise to 50, still leaving 10 vacancies. The government has also cleared the appointment of judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney as a judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. His name was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on September 10. The total sanctioned strength of the J&K and Ladakh High Court is 19 permanent judges and 6 additional judges, and thus 25 in all. At present it is functioning with only 13 judges, including the Chief Justice. With Bourneys appointment, the strength will rise to 14 against the sanctioned strength of 25, leaving 11 vacancies. The government has also cleared the appointment of three judicial officers namely Manoj Prasad, Akhil Kumar and Ram Sharma as judges of the Jharkhand High Court. That court has a sanctioned strength of 25 judges, comprising 20 permanent judges and 5 additional judges. At present it is functioning with only 13 judges, including the Chief Justice. With the three new appointments, the working strength will rise to 16, still leaving 9 vacancies. The Karnataka High Court has also received three judges after the Union Government approved the Collegiums recommendation to appoint judicial officers Usharani, K.S. Bharath Kumar and Nerale Veerabhadraiah Bhavani as judges of that High Court. The Karnataka High Court has a sanctioned strength of 62 judges, comprising 47 permanent judges and 15 additional judges. It is currently functioning with 54 judges. With the three new appointments, the working strength will rise to 57, leaving 5 vacancies.
Delhis Historic Town Hall to Transform into Global Heritage Center
Delhis Town Hall will be revamped into a Global Heritage Center, preserving its history while enhancing tourism and cultural activities. Delhis Historic Town Hall to Transform into Global Heritage Center
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Andros Townsend ran over by pitch roller in Thailand, jokes Stoke away 'wasn't bad'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Former England footballer Andros Townsend was ran over by a pitch roller in Thailand during warm-up for his Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap. Townsend shared the video of the incident on his Instagram and joked that Stoke away wasn't so bad after all after the bizarre incident at the Pattani Province Stadium. He was doing warm-ups when the vehicle arrived and ran over his left leg, but he avoided a serious injury. He found a light-hearted moment in the incident as he took to Instagram to share a few memes and reactions. Turns out Stoke away wasn't so bad after all. Swipe to see why, he wrote to one of his Instagram stories. The former English footballer shared the video of the incident from a user. Just another day in Thai football (He was fine!), the caption to the video on the story said. His team PT Prachuap went on to win the game 3-0, with Townsend coming from the bench later. He joined Prachuap this summer from another Thai club, Kanchanaburi Power. He moved to the Thai football with the Thai Pro League last year in August after spending a season with Antalyaspor in Turkey. The winger has played for Tottenham, Crystal Palace, Everton and Luton Town in the Premier League, having made 291 appearances combined. He played for 17 different clubs during his tenure. Townsend played for England from 2013 to 2016, winning 13 caps during his international career. Meanwhile, Townsend's career has also been hampered by injuries in the past too. He suffered a serious injury to his anterior cruciate ligament in March 2022 when he was playing for Everton. The injury ended his season, and he underwent surgery for the injury.
Saudi pact may pull Pakistan into Middle East conflict: Report
New Delhi: 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, 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 .
Property Dealer Dies After Scuffle With Neighbours in Delhi
A 48yearold property dealer, ManjeetSingh, died following a violent scuffle with his neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji area on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday. His brother, DilbagSingh, sustained injuries and is undergoing treatment at AIIMS Trauma Centre. Police said a PCR call was received shortly after midnight about a quarrel at a residential building [] The post Property Dealer Dies After Scuffle With Neighbours in Delhis Kalkaji appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Finance Ministry calls meeting with banks ahead of 3-day nationwide strike
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Finance Ministry has convened a meeting of chief executives of public sector banks (PSBs), regional rural banks (RRBs), the Indian Banks Association (IBA) and NABARD on Monday to review preparedness and contingency plans ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike beginning September 28. The meeting, which will be chaired by the Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), is expected to focus on measures to ensure continuity of banking operations and the availability of essential customer services during the strike period. Officials are likely to discuss contingency arrangements to minimise disruptions, particularly as the proposed industrial action coincides with the half-yearly closing period for banks. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body representing seven bank employee and officer unions. The unions have raised several demands, with the implementation of a five-day banking week emerging as a key issue. UFBU had earlier organised a nationwide strike on September 11 over the same demand. The previous strike affected over-the-counter banking services, cash transactions and cheque clearances in several parts of the country. While banking operations remained largely normal in Mumbai, disruptions were reported in states including Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, particularly in smaller cities and towns. Apart from a five-day work week, the unions are seeking improvements in pension benefits, implementation of a uniform dearness allowance formula for pensioners and an option for employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) to switch to the old pension scheme. UFBU has claimed that it represents nearly 90 per cent of the country's banking workforce. The proposed strike could have a wider impact on customers because September 26 and 27 fall on a weekend. As a result, normal branch operations could remain affected for up to five consecutive days, from September 26 to 30, increasing concerns about cheque processing, cash transactions and other branch-dependent services. The unions had served a strike notice on August 26, following which conciliation meetings were held involving union representatives, the IBA and government officials. However, discussions failed to produce a breakthrough on the demand for a five-day banking week.
TN: DMK accuses BJP of intimidating regional parties
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 20 (IANS) DMK leader T.K.S. Elangovan on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using investigative agencies to intimidate regional parties, saying they have emerged as the ruling partys principal political opponents as the Congress remains weakened nationally. Elangovan referred to the summons issued to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha in connection with a land case, and notices reportedly sent to family members of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi. He alleged that such actions were part of a systematic campaign against regional forces. The BJP was apprehensive about regional parties joining hands to challenge it, he claimed. He said the parties were strengthening cooperation and preparing to present their political and ideological opposition to the BJP before voters across the country. Supporting the CPI(M)s call for the broadest possible opposition unity instead of a separate third front, Elangovan said parties opposed to the BJP should work together. Their common objective should be to highlight what he described as the BJPs failures and policies before seeking public support. Accusing the BJP of undermining democratic values, Elangovan claimed it was attempting to transform India into a monopolistic political system. He alleged that those in power were behaving like rulers with unchecked authority and were unwilling to hear or resolve public grievances. Elangovan also targeted the TVK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging that it had failed to maintain law and order during its first 100 days in office. Citing eight murders reportedly committed within a day, he said the government was reviving allegations dating back five decades against the DMK to divert attention from its present shortcomings. Responding to questions surrounding DMK president M.K. Stalins arrest during the Emergency, Elangovan said Stalin did not need to produce fresh proof that he had been detained under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. The Justice Ismail Commission, appointed by the state government, had already confirmed the arrest, he said. The DMK leader also backed Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis contention that the system was suppressing students. He maintained that every citizen had the fundamental right to protest peacefully against the government over a genuine cause. Elangovan said elected governments had a constitutional responsibility to engage with protesters, listen to their concerns, and provide remedies. Attempts to suppress agitations without addressing the issues that prompted them were inconsistent with democratic governance, he added.
Mahanadi water dispute to be resolved soon, says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 20 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday said that the Mahanadi River water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha will be resolved soon. Sai, who is on a two-day visit to Odisha, met his Odisha counterpart, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, at the latters residence in Bhubaneswar on Sunday and held discussions on many important issues. While speaking to media persons upon arrival, the Chhattisgarh CM said, There is no dispute over Mahanadi water. As the BJP is in power in both the states, Chhattisgarh and Odisha, as well as at the Centre, this is going to be resolved very soon. Several long-pending inter-state river water disputes are also being settled amicably. So, the Mahanadi water dispute between Chhattisgarh and Odisha will also be resolved soon. He further noted that the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Odisha, along with senior officials from both states, recently met in New Delhi and gave their consent to the Central Water Commission to resolve the Mahanadi water dispute through mutual dialogue. Notably, the Mahanadi River water dispute is a long-standing conflict between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over the sharing of the rivers water, dating back to 2016. Odisha has alleged that Chhattisgarhs unilateral construction of at least eight barrages has reduced downstream flow, affecting agriculture, fisheries and power generation. Odisha considers the Mahanadi its lifeline for agriculture, fisheries and power. Meanwhile, informing about his meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi wrote on X, It was a pleasure to receive Honble Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Ji, at my residence. We had a fruitful interaction on strengthening cooperation between Odisha and Chhattisgarh and advancing our shared commitment towards the development and welfare of our people. According to his itinerary, Sai will visit the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar after meeting Chief Minister Majhi. He will later visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri to have darshan of the deities.
Under-construction building collapses in Delhis Alipur
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
India, Italy entering more demanding phase of bilateral ties: Report
Digital Desk | Rome, Sep 20 (IANS) As Brussels moves the trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) towards signature, India and Italy are entering a more demanding phase of their ties, with John Cabot University recently launching the first Track 1.5 dialogue to analyse how the ties between the two nations have changed over the years, according to a report. While the EU is accelerating engagement with India, the bilateral ties between Rome and New Delhi have been changing rapidly in recent years, according to a report in Decode39. India and Italy established a Strategic Partnership in 2023, adopted a Joint Strategic Action Plan for 20252029 in 2024 and elevated ties to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy in May. Under the new framework, the Foreign Ministers-led mechanism will monitor implementation of the Action Plan and provide strategic guidance to the relationship. Recently, the first ItalyIndia Track 1.5 Dialogue was organised by the Guarini Institute for Public Affairs at John Cabot University (JCU) in Rome. India's Ambassador to Italy, Vani Rao, attended the event's public programme. The discussion was held under the Chatham House Rule and analysed how the ties between India and Italy have changed over the years as the two countries are set to mark the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027. The event highlighted an economic relationship between India and Italy, whose potential is more than the infrastructure that backs it. Financial institutions can play a greater role in facilitating commerce between India and Italy, while non-tariff barriers and regulatory divergence continue to obstruct deeper integration between the two nations, according to the Decode39 report. A similar transition between India and Italy is taking place in the defence sector. Defence cooperation between India and Italy now encompasses personnel exchanges, procurement, research and development and industrial partnerships. The two nations also engage in naval visits and training activities. Italy and India are on opposite sides of a maritime system linking the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe and protecting the routes running through this space is an economic and security interest. IndiaMiddle EastEurope Economic Corridor (IMEC) becomes relevant in this framework. The IMEC for Italy provides a geographic link between its growing engagement in the Indo-Pacific and its traditional Mediterranean projection, while it offers India another way to strengthen ties with European markets through the Gulf and the Mediterranean. The 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the year dedicated to cultural tourism, both in 2027, will offer an opportunity to broaden these foundations further. The Guarini Institute intends to build on the first Track 1.5 dialogue with a larger initiative at John Cabot University next year, Emanuele Rossi wrote in the Decode39 report. The point, however, extends beyond commemoration: with a Special Strategic Partnership, an Action Plan running through 2029, a 20 billion trade target, growing defence cooperation, the European FTA and IMEC in the background, the challenge is now to turn this architecture into results. Eighty years after diplomatic relations began, Rome and New Delhi no longer need simply to reaffirm their desire for closer friendship: they need to define what, in practice, a Special Strategic Partnership can deliver, the author added. On September 17, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wished PM Modi on his 76th birthday, saying that both nations continue to strengthen their deep bond of friendship and build together a future of cooperation and prosperity. In response, PM Modi thanked PM Meloni for her warm wishes and noted that he looks forward to close cooperation between India and Italy. Earlier this month, PM Modi congratulated Meloni on becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history and wished her continued success in the years ahead. He appreciated her efforts in strengthening the Special Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Meloni, thanking PM Modi, said that the ties between the two nations are right now stronger than ever before, while the Special Strategic Partnership that we launched during our last meeting is the recognition of the importance of this bond and of the will to unite the expertise of our Nations to create new opportunities for growth, seizing the extraordinary opportunities for collaboration that we have before us.
Centre, Bengal govt meeting tomorrow to boost fisheries sector
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Centres Department of Fisheries is organising a review meeting in Kolkata on September 21 to chart a roadmap for the state's huge untapped fisheries potential, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Union Minister for Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will co-chair the meeting. The deliberations are expected to identify priority interventions and strengthen Centre-State collaboration to accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth in West Bengal's fisheries sector. The meeting will provide a comprehensive platform to review the progress of various schemes and programmes in West Bengal and deliberate on key focus areas for future development. Presentations by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, and the Government of West Bengal, along with interactions with leading fisheries research, regulatory, and financial institutions, will facilitate discussions on enhancing production, expanding aquaculture, adopting technology, developing infrastructure, strengthening institutional support, and promoting investment. This will be followed by the handing over of administrative approval for integrated reservoir development in West Bengal. West Bengal, the second largest fish-producing state in the country, contributed 25.43 lakh tonnes to Indias total fish production in 2025-26. An investment of Rs 617 crore under various schemes supported the production increase by strengthening production technologies, post-harvest infrastructure, processing, and capacity building. These initiatives provided livelihood opportunities to more than 30 lakh fisherfolk and developed a robust fisheries ecosystem supported by value chain and market access. The Government of India has also notified 34 fisheries production and processing clusters, including a dry fish cluster in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. The Department of Fisheries is placing special emphasis on strengthening fisheries farmer producer organisations (FFPOs) and fisheries cooperatives, while also focusing on digitisation of the fisheries sector in the state through various initiatives. The review meeting is expected to provide direction to accelerate growth in West Bengal's fisheries and aquaculture sector through stronger convergence between the Central and State Governments and key stakeholder institutions. The deliberations are expected to help identify priority areas for intervention, strengthen implementation of flagship fisheries schemes and programmes, promote technology-led and sustainable development, and increase investments across the fisheries value chain. The meeting is also expected to help improve fishers' livelihoods, increase fish production and productivity, strengthen market linkages, boost ornamental fisheries, improve post-harvest infrastructure, and advance the vision of a resilient, inclusive, and globally competitive fisheries sector in the state, the statement added.
Delhi Hit-and-Run: Three killed in dumper-crane collision in Sarita Vihar
At least three people were killed and three others sustained injuries after a dumper truck rammed into a crane and auto-rickshaw parked on the side of road in South Delhi's Sarita Vihar on Sunday. The incident happened under Sarita Vihar police station limits around 3:20 AM today.
V-P Radhakrishnan to inaugurate 5-day global water management event on Sep 22
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will kick off discussions between stakeholders from India and abroad over water challenges by inaugurating the five-day 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 on Tuesday, an official said. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil will also share experiences on the theme Climate Resilient Water Management at the IIWW 2026, being organised from September 22-26 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, said the official in a statement on Sunday. The five-day international event will bring together policymakers, global water leaders, experts, researchers, practitioners, industry, civil society and young professionals for dialogue, knowledge exchange, innovation and partnerships towards addressing emerging water challenges and advancing a water-secure and climate-resilient future. The IIWW 2026 is being organised by the Jal Shakti Ministry in collaboration with key Central Ministries, State Governments, international organisations, research and academic institutions, industry bodies, development partners, civil society and private sector partners, the statement said. The Netherlands and Germany will participate as partner countries and 14 States will participate as partner states, while six Central Ministries and Departments have been invited to participate as partner ministries, it said. The India International Water Week has emerged as an important platform for bringing together diverse stakeholders from India and across the world to exchange experiences, showcase innovations and strengthen cooperation in the water sector, the statement said. The IIWW-2026 will place climate resilience at the centre of the water discourse, with emphasis on moving from dialogue to practical, collaborative and implementable solutions for sustainable water management, it said. The deliberations will cover inclusive and equitable water governance; collaboration for optimal use of water resources; technology and community for water security; water in climate-related risk; innovative financing models for water infrastructure and modernisation; sustainable water resources management; and water for people and planet. A four-day international exhibition from September 2225, 2026 will provide a platform for showcasing innovative technologies, products and solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient water management. The Second International WASH Conference 2026, being organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation from September 22-24, will focus on drinking water access, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene behaviour and public health, with emphasis on scalable, affordable and sustainable solutions. IIWW-2026 will seek to translate knowledge and dialogue into actionable recommendations, partnerships and scalable solutions, bringing together policy, financing, technology and community participation to strengthen water security and climate resilience. The deliberations will culminate in the Valedictory Session on September 25, 2026, followed by study tours on September 26, 2026.
Advani, Sisodia Among 33 Lakh Delhi Voters Issued SIR Notices
ormer deputy PM L K Advani and ex-Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia figure among prominent voters flagged over discrepancies in their details.
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FairPoint: India suddenly has too many naaraz fufajis, some even outside New Delhi: From Delhi to Washington, the naraaz fufaji the grumpy, angry or perpetually sulking uncle has now found a popular place in political vocabulary. It is not that naaraz fufaji is a new discovery; every Indian family knows one. But suddenly, [] The post FairPoint: India suddenly has too many naaraz fufajis, some even outside appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Asian Games: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sonam, Elavenil and Vidarsa for 10m air rifle silver
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Uttam Maskar and Vidarsa K Vinod after the trio won silver in the womens 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya Sunday, while also praising Elavenil for securing another silver in the individual event later in the day. Hard work and teamwork lead to an outstanding result! Proud of Sonam Uttam Maskar, Elavenil Valarivan and Vidarsa K. Vinod for winning the Silver Medal at the Asian Games 2026 in the 10m Air Rifle Womens event. Their success will inspire several athletes in the coming times: PM Narendra Modi, PMO wrote on X. The Indian trio accumulated 1897 points to finish second behind China in the 16-team competition at the Aichi Pref. General Shooting Gallery. Japan claimed the bronze medal. Elavenil and Sonam subsequently advanced to the individual final, where both shooters featured among the top eight. Elavenil then added another silver to her tally after finishing second in the womens 10m air rifle individual final. Japans Hinata Taichi won gold with an Asian Games record score of 253.0, while Elavenil finished with 252.4. Elavenil remained in contention for gold deep into the individual final before Taichi produced a decisive finish. The Indian entered the final two shots with a 0.3-point advantage, but the Japanese shooter eventually edged ahead with her final shot. Congratulating Elavenil on her second medal of the day, PM Modi said the achievement made the occasion even more special. Indian shooters keep making us proud! Congrats to Elavenil Valarivan for winning a Silver Medal in the 10m Air Rifle Women Individual event at the Asian Games. This was her second medal of the day, making this even more special. My best wishes to her for the endeavours ahead: PM Narendra Modi PMO posted on X. Indias shooters had won a record 22 medals at the 2023 Asian Games, including seven gold, nine silver and six bronze.
Hamid Ansari's 'Hindu communalism' trigger row; VHP, Imam body 'strongly condemn' ex-VP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Former Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari has triggered a row after citing a remark attributed to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru about what he described as the perceived threat posed by Hindu right-wing communalism. Ansari made the remarks while delivering an address at the third A.G. Noorani Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on September 18. The event, titled 'Remembering a Polymath: The Life and Times of Abdul Ghafoor Noorani', was organised to commemorate the life and work of the late jurist, constitutional expert and author A.G. Noorani. Referring to Noorani's 2019 book The RSS: A Menace to India, Ansari quoted a passage in which the author cited an observation attributed to Nehru from a meeting of Ministry of External Affairs officials. Former Foreign Secretary Jagat Singh Gundevia recorded the observation. Quoting the passage, Ansari said: The danger to India, mark you, it is not communism; it is Hindu right-wing communalism. Ansari said the trends discussed in this context sought to replace civic nationalism with what he termed cultural nationalism. He argued that such an approach could portray an electoral majority as a religious majority and create distinctions among citizens based on their faith. The remarks drew a sharp response from the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal questioned Ansari's comments and his political position. Speaking to IANS, Bansal said, Leaders like Hamid Ansari, who served as India's ambassador in several countries, were given the position of Vice President twice and were respected by the country. But towards the end, he raised the issue of creating fear among Muslims. When he was Vice President, how many times did he participate in programmes of terror organisations like PFI and SDPI? Everyone knows about the controversies surrounding him when he was an ambassador; I do not want to elaborate, Bansal said. The VHP spokesperson further said, Today, he finds fault with the majority Hindu society -- the very society that respected him and accepted him, and because of whose acceptance India has the world's largest Muslim population and some of the largest numbers of mosques in the world. In which world is he living? Hamed Ansari, we know that you can never feel indebted to the country. The country has given you so much, and now he is saying such derogatory things about the very nation. He should at least respect the constitutional post he once held, he added. The All India Imam Organisation also strongly condemned the former Vice President's remarks. All India Imam Organisation Chief Imam Umar Ahmed Ilyasi, speaking to IANS, said, Hamid Ansari now wants to engage in politics in the name of Muslims, but when he held high posts, he did not remember Muslims. Today, he is remembering Muslims. Today, when Muslims are not asking about him, he feels that he should play politics using the name of Muslims. He said that the Muslim community is intelligent and understands such statements and the intentions behind them. I feel this looks like a big conspiracy or a plot to spoil the atmosphere in the country through such rhetoric. No Muslim agrees with this statement, Ilyasi said. He (Hamid Ansari) should change his perspective regarding the language he is using. If his perspective changes, the scenario will change as well, Ilyasi added.
FairPoint: India suddenly has too many 'naaraz fufajis', some even outside
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) From Delhi to Washington, the naraaz fufaji -- the grumpy, angry or perpetually sulking uncle -- has now found a popular place in political vocabulary. It is not that naaraz fufaji is a new discovery; every Indian family knows one. But suddenly, these two words have acquired their own status, putting a familiar family character at the centre of political conversations. It is quite interesting to watch several 'naaraz fufajis' getting the spotlight in the country, from the desi political arena to international politics and even other fields. The country suddenly seems to have too many fufajis. The fufaji is a character most Indian households instantly recognise. He arrives at a family function and, instead of simply enjoying the hospitality, starts inspecting the arrangements. Why is this here? Why was that done? What was the need? And, most importantly, why wasn't I asked? The questions may be basic, but the intention is usually to find something wrong and, perhaps, remind everyone that he would have done it better. If the food is good, he will ask why another dish was not included. If the venue is impressive, he will question why this place was chosen. And if everything has gone perfectly, he may remind everyone that his daughter's or son's wedding was better. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave this familiar Indian character a political identity. During his interaction with students at the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce, PM Modi referred to the naraz fufaji, taking a dig at those who question every new government initiative. He returned to the expression days later in Vadodara while speaking about development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore and the completion of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. The Prime Minister did not name anyone. But politics does not always require names. Sometimes a fufaji is enough. PM Modi used the freight corridor to contrast the pace of work under his government with the earlier Congress-led UPA period, pointing out that the project had been conceived earlier but had moved slowly before 2014. Once the naraaz fufaji entered political vocabulary, social media did what it does best -- memes, videos and reels appeared. And, naturally, Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party became frequent recipients of the new political nickname. But Rahul Gandhi is not the only one who seems to have accepted the fufaji job description. Akhilesh Yadav too has increasingly found himself in the same political conversation, often taking a similar line to Rahul Gandhi on national issues. The BRICS Summit in New Delhi provided a rather perfect example. After India hosted a gala dinner for BRICS leaders with an elaborate vegetarian menu showcasing different parts of the country, Rahul Gandhi found something else to put on the political menu. He pointed out that 80 per cent of Indians are non-vegetarian and praised non-vegetarian food. Like a typical fufaji, Rahul Gandhi managed to find a point of criticism in the dinner menu at an international summit. Akhilesh Yadav also criticised the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government, saying international events such as the BRICS Summit could not conceal domestic governance shortcomings or replace genuine democratic accountability. Fair criticism? That is for people to decide. But in the fufaji dictionary, the timing certainly qualifies. The naraaz fufaji does not discriminate between a major family decision and the colour of the curtains. Everything deserves a comment. The wedding may be grand. The guests may be happy. The food may be excellent. But the fufaji will still ask questions and pass indirect judgements. In politics, apparently, even a BRICS dinner is not safe. And then there is the international family. US President Donald Trump could almost qualify as the international edition of the fufaji -- the kind who walks into a family gathering and within minutes tells everyone how important he is, how much he has done for them and what they should be doing differently. India has had its own experience. During the tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Trump repeatedly claimed a role in bringing the hostilities to an end and spoke about mediation. India rejected the suggestion of US mediation and maintained that the cessation of firing followed direct communication between the two militaries. Then came the tariff threats and Trump's repeated comments on the Indian economy. In July 2025, he described India and Russia as having dead economies. No sooner had the international fufaji commented than some Indian fufajis led by Rahul Gandhi quickly endorsed it. Gandhi said Trump was right and that the Indian economy was a dead economy, while blaming the Modi government. They even tried to add their own reasons for the remarks, thereby proving a point for which the fufaji is perpetually known -- a fufaji gone naaraz. Every Indian knows this: the fufaji has an opinion about everything. And politics has plenty of such characters. Governments need criticism. Opposition parties have every right to question decisions. But when every government initiative is criticised simply because it comes from the government, the criticism can start sounding predictable. Rahul Gandhi has done this on several occasions, giving further credence to the fufaji title. At the same time, when every criticism is dismissed by calling the critic a naraaz fufaji, governments can also avoid answering uncomfortable questions. That is perhaps the strange beauty of the political fufaji. He is always around. He does not really retire. When his party is in Opposition, everything the government does is wrong. When his party comes to power, everything the previous government did becomes wrong. When the government announces something, he asks why. When it does not announce something, he asks why not. When something succeeds, he asks why it took so long. And when something fails, he is the first to say, I told you so. The fufaji will never change. And perhaps that is the most Indian thing about our political family. There will always be a naraaz fufaji, frowning at everything under the sun, no matter what. (Deepika Bhan can be contacted at deepika.b@ians.in)
'Should become stand-up comedian', BJP's swipe at Rahul Gandhi over mimicry of Prime Minister
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday lashed out at the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, suggesting him to double up as a stand-up comedian at his 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' events. A political row erupted after a comedian allegedly mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi while sharing the stage with LoP Gandhi during the Indore event. Speaking to reporters, Union Minister of Sate Arjun Ram Meghwal accused the Congress leader of lying and insulting Indian culture. He misleads students and attempts to spread anarchy, the Law Minister alleged. Urging Gandhi to speak with responsibility, he added: By insulting Indian culture and criticising Narendra Modi ji, he ends up criticising India and insulting Indian civilisation and culture. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis took a dig at the LoP, saying: Rahul Gandhi was doing mimicry. I believe he should leave the party and become a stand-up comedian because he has rendered his party unemployed. At least he would have a job as a stand-up comedian. Talking to IANS, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar accused Congress of crossing all limits of decency. Rahul Gandhi spends his time in every meeting abusing PM Modi, but he doesn't realise that the more he abuses him, the more PM Modi's votes will increase, and people's sympathy for him also increases...The Congress is behaving shamelessly, and there is no one to tell them this, he said. BJP MP Nishikant Dubey told IANS: There is a 'Jhooth Ki Goonj' across the country. One can understand the situation. No one is willing to come to listen to Rahul Gandhi. He has lost more than a hundred elections. BJP leader Virendra Sachdeva echoed similar views, saying: Rahul Gandhi organises events and programmes. He does not understand political issues or the pulse of society. He functions like an event company, organises a programme and leaves. While Prime Minister Narendra Modis message is for the country, for every section of the society, and the youth are not left out of it, he asserted. BJP leader T.R. Sriniwas also took a jibe at the Leader of Opposition, saying Gandhi will end up shutting down comedy shows, with the kind of act he put on yesterday. The way they called a stand-up comedian onto the stage yesterday and had him do comedy with Rahul ji, he wasn't a student at all. The way it appeared to meand to anyone watching who has even a little bit of senseit was just a comedy show, he remarked while speaking to IANS. However, Congress MP Pramod Tiwari backed Rahul Gandhi. The surging sea of students during the event and the visible enthusiasm reflected that the lamp of the BJP is dimming. All I can say is congratulations on the success of the Chhatra Ki Goonj event, he told IANS.
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Chauhan thanks Jay Shah for support and commitment towards differently-abled cricket
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) Ravi Kant Chauhan, member of the BCCI Differently Abled Cricket Committee, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to ICC Chairman Jay Shah and the Indian cricket board for their unwavering backing in promoting cricket for physically challenged athletes across the country. Recent discussions at the 95th BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the boards headquarters in Mumbai on Friday highlighted general body encouraging the participating state associations to actively participate in developing differently-abled cricketers, including appropriate facilities and resources to promote their development and progress. Our deepest gratitude to Shri Jay Shah Ji for his support, understanding and commitment towards differently-abled cricket. His willingness to listen, understand the journey and give the sport greater attention at the BCCI level has given our players renewed hope and confidence, Chauhan, a former Physical Disability cricketer, said in a statement on Sunday. Earlier this year, the DCCI hailed the BCCIs decision to roll out a structured support framework for the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), terming it a landmark step toward inclusive growth in the sport. CABI is a founder member of the DCCI. As State Associations are now being encouraged to become part of this journey, we sincerely thank Jay Shah Ji and the BCCI for helping create a stronger path forward for differently-abled cricketers across India. Thank you, Jay Shah Ji, for your support, trust and belief in the future of differently-abled cricket, added Chauhan. The BCCI AGM also saw the General Body approving the initiation for preparations for the Board's landmark centenary celebrations in 2028, which will be marked by a year-long schedule of events starting in December 2027. It also unanimously took a call to celebrate the upcoming 20th edition of IPL in 2027 in a grand way. The General Body also unanimously approved an enhanced payment structure for umpires and match referees, alongside a complete reclassification of their grading system to better compensate match officials. Among other key administrative decisions, the Board constituted a new Internal Committee under the BCCI Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy and formally adopted an updated Age Verification Policy to streamline domestic governance.
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Realty firm Ashiana Housing will invest 1,000 crore this fiscal to acquire land across major markets like Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Specialising in senior living, the company aims to sustain sales after hitting 2,400 crore pre-sales last fiscal, despite reporting structural industry delays and rising labor costs.
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