Flyers protest as SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai flights delayed
Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed since Monday. The airline cited operational reasons due to an aircraft grounding and is arranging alternate flights, while the Civil Aviation Ministry and DGCA are monitoring SpiceJet's operations.
Delhi woman receives Rs 200 crore extortion threat, caller claims to be Goldy Brar
A Delhi-based woman allegedly received threatening WhatsApp calls from a foreign number in the name of gangster Goldy Brar, with the caller demanding 200 crore in extortion and threatening to kill her and her husband,...
Understanding Backlogs at Delhi University: Rules and Regulations
Delhi University provides students with the opportunity to retake failed subjects, known as backlogs. This article outlines the essential rules and timelines for retaking exams, the implications of receiving an 'ER' on the marksheet, and the differences between 'Subject Back' and 'Year Back.' Additionally, it explains the odd-even rule for backlog exams, the timeframe for clearing backlogs, and the promotion criteria necessary for advancing to the next academic year. Understanding these guidelines is crucial for students to navigate their academic journey successfully.
Delhi ITAT condoned a 2,073-day delay after a taxpayer said reassessment notices were sent to his old address. The tribunal also deleted an 11 lakh addition after the taxpayer explained the cash deposit through property sale proceeds and past savings.
After BRICS 2026, India's Real Test Is Balancing The West
New Delhi didn't fix BRICS' internal fights. It just kept them from sinking the summit. That skill, holding a room together when the people in it don't agree, is becoming India's calling card with the developing world.
Bhagne nahi dunga: Himanshu Bhau claims responsibility for Delhi gym trainer murder
Gangster Himanshu Bhau claimed responsibility for a gym trainer's murder in south Delhi. The 30-year-old trainer was shot dead by bike-borne assailants near Hansa Chowk. Police are verifying the social media post and investigating the gangster's alleged involvement. The attack may be linked to an old family rivalry which has claimed lives. No arrests have been made as authorities conduct raids to trace suspects.
Chandru Rajendran, founder of Procurio, received an email invite from India's Ministry of Finance saying the chief economic adviser wanted to speak with him personally. He initially mistook the mail for spam, then called a landline number listed in it and was invited to Delhi along with his team of economists to discuss the policy challenges young entrepreneurs face.
Delhi: 2 SpiceJet Dubai flights face delay, passengers protest
New Delhi: Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at the Delhi airport after their flights to Dubai were rescheduled multiple times and faced inordinate delays since Monday, September 14, according to a source. Two flights, SG 5111 and SG 5105, were scheduled to depart for Dubai in the morning and evening on Monday, respectively. However, 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 .
Supreme Court dismisses former Delhi Mayors plea against midnight raid by UP Police
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asked the petitioner to approach the jurisdictional police station for the appropriate remedy
Historic success, says Himachal CM ahead of signing Kishau dam project pact
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ahead of signing a pact amidst the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi for the execution of long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Dam Project for the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, one of the six participating CMs, on Tuesday said the heritage of the state must remain secure, and it must receive its full due. The estimated cost of the project is pegged at Rs 15,000 crore, and Home Minister Shah will sign on behalf of the Centre, which is bearing 90 per cent of the cost of its water component. Besides Himachal Pradesh, the other beneficiary states are Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. The historic success achieved in the interest of Himachal in the long-pending Kishau Dam project will ensure an annual income of around Rs 600 crore without any investment, CM Sukhu wrote on X, adding, There will be no compromise with the states rights, honour, and future. The interest of Himachal will always remain our foremost concern. Earlier, at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Home Minister Shah in Delhi on June 15, a consensus was reached among the six beneficiary states to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Kishau Multipurpose Project. The meeting had decided that 90 per cent of the cost of the water component of the project will be borne by the Central government as assistance, while the remaining 10 per cent of the financial burden will be shared by the six participating states. The meeting had also reached a consensus to allocate Himachal Pradeshs share of water to Delhi and Rajasthan in return for sharing the cost of Himachal Pradeshs portion of the power component. This decision will prove to be a significant milestone in the journey towards a cleaner and rejuvenated Yamuna, ensuring an increased flow of clean water in the river. Following the June 15 consensus on the Kishau project, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan had expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Shah. He had said the agreement among the states concerned regarding the long-pending project is an excellent example of the solution-through-dialogue approach adopted by the Central government led by Prime Minister Modi. Former Himachal Cabinet Minister Mahajan had said the project would not only boost the rejuvenation of the Yamuna River but also open new avenues for water conservation, energy generation and regional development. Former Fisheries Minister Mahajan had expressed confidence that the implementation of the project would yield long-term benefits for Himachal Pradesh and play a pivotal role in achieving the goal of a clean, pristine Yamuna.
Over 200 SpiceJet passengers protest at Delhi airport over repeated flight delays
29 Sept tak metro mein safar na karein: Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threats
Several Delhi schools received bomb threats via email on Monday morning. The emails also threatened blasts targeting courts and police stations across the capital. Security forces launched extensive searches at affected school premises and other locations. Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs were deployed to ensure safety. Fire tenders and ambulances remained on standby as a precautionary measure.
Punjab Police take Bishnoi aide into custody at Delhi airport after deportation from Canada
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 15 (IANS) In another breakthrough against transnational organised crime, Punjab Polices Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has taken custody of Karamveer Singh, a close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, on his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi following his deportation from Canada. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said Karamveer Singh had provided logistical support and a hideout to Anmol Bishnoi in the US. He was wanted in the first information report (FIR) registered in Mohali under relevant sections of the IPC, the Arms Act and the Passport Act. A Look Out Circular (LOC) was initiated by AGTF Punjab on September 3. He said the accused has a criminal history involving cases related to murder, attempt to murder, robbery, extortion, Arms Act offences and other criminal activities. Further investigation is underway to uncover his wider criminal network and activities. Last week, the AGTF and Overseas Fugitive Tracking and Extradition Cell (OFTEC), with the assistance of Central agencies, secured the extradition of fugitive criminal Amritpal Singh, alias Amrit Dalam, a key operative of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, from Moldova. The accused is wanted in multiple cases of murders, attempt to murder, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Arms Act, narcotic offences, etc. Amritpal Singh was detained by Moldovan authorities on February 24 while he was attempting to cross the Otaci state border towards Ukraine, following which, the extradition process against him was initiated through OFTEC Punjab. During these proceedings, the Court of Chisinau granted the extradition of Amritpal Singh to India on May 26. His appeal against the extradition order was also rejected by the Court of Appeal Centru on July 16, thereby making the extradition order final. The accused was taken into custody by the team of Punjab Police from Chisinau Airport in Moldova and arrived at the IGI Airport on September 12. This is the first-ever extradition secured by Punjab Police from a European country, marking a significant milestone in our fight against organised crime, the DGP had said, while adding the operation marks the successful culmination of Operation Eastern Reach -- a six-month-long intelligence-led international manhunt involving sustained surveillance, strategic intelligence gathering and close coordination with national and international agencies.
Kartik Aaryan is miles away from home, but never away from Ganpati Bappa
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan is celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi in the UK. The actor took to his Instagram recently and shared a picture of himself with the idol of Lord Ganesha. He wrote in the caption, Miles away from home, but never away from Bappa! Ganpati Bappa Morya. The actor is currently in the UK shooting for his upcoming film Captain India. The actor has had a great run this year as he bagged the National Award for Best Actor for his work in the sports biopic Chandu Champion. He shared the award with the Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, who was feted for his work in Bramayugam. Earlier, the actor flew to London to kickstart the shooting of Captain India. At the time, he shared a series of pictures and videos from his trip to London. The post includes pictures of airports, him listening to music, reading the shooting draft of the script on his tablet, and his luggage. The actor flew from Mumbai to London. He wrote in the caption, VABB to EGLL. Captain India reportedly draws on Indias real-life evacuation of citizens from a war-torn country. As seen in one of the pictures, the film is directed by Shimit Amin, who is known for Chak De! India. It is produced by T-Series Bhushan Kumar and Baweja Studios, alongside Dopamine Studios, with S.B. Films handling production. Talking about the actor being lionised with the National Award, he was invited by President Droupadi Murmu to attend the prestigious At Home Reception on 15th August at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' actor was a part of the high-profile gathering hosted by the President during the 80th Independence Day. Kartik was the only actor from Bollywood to attend the prestigious gathering, joining the distinguished invitees. For the uninitiated, the At Home Reception is a formal gathering hosted by the President of India where prominent names from various walks of life, including national leaders, armed forces personnel, sportspersons, artists and notable achievers, come together under a single roof.
Amit Shah chairs meeting on Kishau Dam project with Delhi, Haryana CMs
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The Delhi High Court will hear a plea challenging the ongoing DUSU election process. This plea alleges violations of Lyngdoh Committee recommendations and Supreme Court directions. The petitioner seeks to quash the candidate shortlisting notice and election notification. She also wants elections conducted strictly according to the DUSU Constitution and court judgments. The court will consider an interim stay on the election process which is scheduled soon.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav said floods had spread across around 12 to 16 districts in the state, causing extensive damage, as a central team led by Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, is set to visit the state to assess the situation. Speaking to IANS, Ram Kripal Yadav said the floods had affected a large number of districts, damaging crops, houses and infrastructure and leaving lakhs of people in severe difficulty. The floods have spread across around 12 to 16 districts, causing extensive damage. Crops of Bihars farmers have been destroyed, infrastructure has been damaged, houses have been washed away and lakhs of people are facing severe difficulties, Yadav said. He said a high-level team headed by Chouhan would visit various affected areas to assess the extent of the damage. He added that a meeting would also be held at the level of the Chief Minister in connection with the situation. JD(U) National Spokesperson, Rajeev Ranjan, said the state had significant expectations from the central assessment team given the scale of the damage and the difficulties faced by people. Certainly, we have expectations because the damage caused by the floods in Bihar has been severe and peoples difficulties have increased, Ranjan said. He added that although the situation was gradually improving, the state government would require additional resources to restore normalcy in the affected areas. Although the situation is improving, the state government will certainly need additional resources to restore normalcy, Ranjan said, stressing that Bihar should receive all assistance it was entitled to after the central team assessed the damage. Bihar Chief Minister, Samrat Choudhary, has also said that a central team led by Union Minister Chouhan would visit the state to assess the flood situation and the damage caused by the floods. While Choudhary did not specify when the team would arrive, it is likely to reach Patna on September 16. The proposed visit comes as the flood situation remains serious in parts of Bihar. According to official figures, around 49.67 lakh people have been affected across 15 districts of the state. While water levels have started receding in most rivers, including the Ganga, several rivers continue to flow above their respective danger marks at various locations. The Centres assessment is expected to help determine the extent of assistance required by Bihar for relief, rehabilitation and restoration of damaged infrastructure and agricultural areas.
Gold price today: Today, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, and Kalyan Jewellers reported a decline in gold prices, while Tanishq surprisingly increased its 22k gold rates across various cities. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association observed a broader trend of decreasing prices for gold and silver. These adjustments are reflective of the current market dynamics as of September 15, 2026, leading to varying consumer experiences from popular jewelry retailers.
Bomb Threats at 3 Delhi Schools: British School, Sanskriti School, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya Evacuated
Three schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to evacuate students and launch extensive security checks across the premises. The British School, Sanskriti School and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya received the threats via email, following which Delhi Police, bomb detection and disposal teams, dog squads and Delhi Fire Services were deployed. Police [] The post Bomb Threats at 3 Delhi Schools: British School, Sanskriti School, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya Evacuated appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Jan Aushadhi Kendras expand product basket to support families with newborns, aged individuals
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The government's Jan Aushadhi Kendras network of over 20,000 outlets offers an expanding basket of affordable products to families with a newborn, individuals in post-surgery recovery, aged parents, an official factsheet said on Tuesday. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) offers Janaushadhi Bachpan products or essential infantcare items at low prices, such as Baby Wipes (pack of 20) at Rs 45. The Janaushadhi product basket also includes products such as Baby Feeding Bottle (250 ml), Manual Breast Pump, Hot Water Bag, Infant Feeding Tube etc. The basket is also set to expand further, with several healthcare and supportive-care products currently under process and in the pipeline for inclusion through the network. These include Range of Motion-Knee Brace, Walker (Sit Assist-to-Stand Support), Medical Steam Vaporizer, Foot Elevator Pillow, Pregnancy Back Support Belt, and Cervical Collar, the statement noted. Recovery after childbirth requires adequate rest, support and attention to physical well-being. Abdominal Belts are available through the Janaushadhi network to support post-delivery care. Similarly, the Cervical Pillows priced at Rs 525, offers comfort and support and can be useful during pregnancy and beyond. Respiratory issues and other health conditions of a growing child may sometimes require supportive equipment at home. Jan Aushadhi Kendras offer Electrical Nebulizer Machine, priced at Rs 937.50, and a Nebulizer Mask with Tubing (Child), priced at Rs 200. Jan Aushadhi Kendras are increasingly offering products that support treatment, monitoring, recovery and day-to-day healthcare management, the statement noted Products such as Glucometer Test Strips (25 strips), priced at Rs 500, are available through the Janaushadhi network for regular blood sugar monitoring. Pulse Oximeters, to measure blood oxygen saturation, are also part of the available range of medical devices. For the aged, dependent or bedridden individuals, the government has introduced Jan Aushadhi Swabhiman, a dedicated range of adult diapers.
Delhi To Roll Out Rs 13,820 Crore Development Projects During Month-Long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
Rower Tendenthoi Devi banks on bond with teammates ahead of Asian Games outing
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Rower Tendenthoi Devi Haobijam has emphasised the time spent with her teammates in the build-up to the Asian Games, giving her confidence to stage a strong performance at the continental showpiece, which will take place in Aichi-Nagoya from Saturday onwards. Tendenthoi Devi made her international debut during the Asian Games 2023, where she was still finding her feet in the sport, but has developed the experience and bond with her teammates over the past year. My first international competition was the Asian Games in 2023. My performance was good, but I wasnt very confident because I was still a junior at that time. I had to learn a lot from the seniors and take their advice, she said. This time, we got the chance to practice together for a long time. We have been together since last year, so we got to know each other better and got the chance to grow together. That has given us a lot of confidence, she said. The 23-year-old Indian rower will be competing in the Womens Coxless Four, alongside Poonam, Aleena Anto and Gurbani Kaur. The squad spent considerable time training and competing together, building familiarity and understanding. They received extra preparation when they trained in Australia and Europe in the training camps, apart from other international competitions. We went to Australia for a camp and also spent a lot of time in Europe. We had the chance to compete in two or three competitions there, and we learnt a lot how to manage a competition, how to handle pressure, how to perform with confidence and how to perform together as a crew. I learnt a lot from those experiences, she added. Tendenthoi Devi reflected on how the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) has lent support to her during her training. There have been a lot of changes after coming to IIS. Earlier, we used to compete with each other, but after coming here, we feel more confident and feel that we can do much more. I have been training here throughout the year; the IIS staff takes good care of us; they look after our nutrition, physiology and psychology, she said. She also spoke about getting closer to coach Lakshmi after arriving at the IIS. I have known Lakshmi since around 2007-08. I had seen her practice and seen how she brought a lot of recognition to the state. She had competed at the Asian Games, and I was inspired by her even before I started rowing. Now, when I train with her, she takes care of us and motivates us whenever we feel less confident, she said. The rower also reflected on the support she has received from her home throughout her journey in the sport, highlighting that her sister believes that she can medal at the upcoming Asiad. Ever since I joined rowing, my parents have supported me a lot. They always told me that I could go far if I practised hard and stayed disciplined. They supported me even when I had to stay away from home and told me to focus on myself and prove myself every day. My sister has also supported me a lot. She believes that I can win a medal at the Asian Games, she said.
Gold and silver prices today, September 15, 2026: Check rates in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru
Gold prices declined 500 to 1,55,400 per 10 gram in Delhi as global bullion markets faced pressure from rising crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar. Silver remained steady at 2,34,600 per kg.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India, with greater interests, more exposure, a larger number of partners and operating in a more complex landscape, has to constantly apply and re-apply to the changing dynamic. In his address at the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, EAM Jaishankar said India has good ties with all the parties involved in the conflicts taking place in the Gulf and Ukraine and emphasised that forging an approach is not easy. There are two major conflicts currently underway, one in the Gulf and the other in Ukraine. In each case, India has good ties with all the parties involved. Forging an approach is therefore not easy. How to balance out the various equities is a legitimate subject of conversation. Or let me give you another example: the global economy is witnessing the weaponisation of everything. We are also seeing greater volatility in tariffs and increased dumping on other markets. How could that be best countered? Another subject for discussion, or let us take competition itself, it is now taking an extreme form with less restraint and higher risks, he said. What can be done to deter, to avoid, to mitigate? Clearly, much food for thought here. The point I'm making is that an India with greater interests, more exposure, a larger number of partners, and operating in a more complex landscape will have to constantly apply and re-apply itself to this dynamic. Often, the answers are in optimising strategy and responses rather than taking black-and-white positions, he added. Emphasising that India has to customise and draw lessons from the experiences of others, he said, Diplomacy, after all, is very much an exercise in nuance; it is not enough to optimise. India also has to customise. We can draw lessons from the experiences of others, but ultimately the fact is that we are unique. It is therefore all the more important for us to have those debates amongst ourselves, an exercise where ICWA can make a real difference. EAM Jaishankar noted that ICWA since its establishment has been studying and promoting international affairs. He recalled that the Indian parliament's designation of ICWA as an institution of national importance recognised its distinctive contribution to India's intellectual engagement with the world. He said that the 25th anniversary celebration of ICWA is not only an occasion to recall the journey of the institution but also to reflect on the role it can play in the years ahead. Highlighting India's growing engagement with the international community, EAM Jaishankar said, India today engages with a much wider range of countries and regions. Our interests have become increasingly global, our responsibilities have grown, and expectations of India have also risen correspondingly. India is also articulating with greater confidence its perspectives on global challenges, including those that concern the Global South. As India's global role grows, our intellectual engagement with international affairs must keep pace. While much of the established discourse on international relations has been shaped by concepts and experiences developed elsewhere, a rising India must increasingly bring its own history, experience, interests, concepts, and even terminology to the way it approaches the world. ICWA has an important place in this endeavour. By encouraging informed debate from an Indian perspective, it (ICWA) contributes to a deeper understanding of the choices before us and a more confident articulation of India's approach to the world. It must therefore play an active part in the debates that always accompany the rise of any power, he added.
Over 13,000 schools being revamped under PM SHRI scheme, more than 20 lakh students to benefit
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) More than 13,000 schools across the country are being revamped under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, with the initiative expected to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students, according to a government statement. The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27. Launched on September 7, 2022, the scheme focuses on strengthening school infrastructure, improving pedagogy, promoting inclusion and sustainability, and equipping students with skills required to meet the demands of the 21st century. The scheme completed four years this year. According to government data, as of July this year, 13,092 schools have been selected as PM SHRI Schools across States and Union Territories. The selected institutions include schools under the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS), Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) and National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The 13,092 schools account for around 90 per cent of the total target envisaged under the scheme. The government expects the initiative to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students through improved infrastructure, learning facilities and educational practices. India is witnessing a significant transformation in its school education system, marked by a growing emphasis on quality, equity, inclusion, and future-ready learning. With 14.71 lakh schools serving more than 24.69 crore students, the education system is increasingly focused on enhancing learning outcomes and creating enabling environments that support the holistic development of every learner, officials said. The PM SHRI initiative aims to improve existing schools and transform them into exemplar institutions that demonstrate effective implementation of the NEP 2020. The selected schools are intended to serve as models for other institutions by adopting modern teaching and learning practices while providing an inclusive and supportive educational environment. With a total project cost of Rs 27,360 crore, the scheme focuses on strengthening more than 14,500 existing schools and developing them as exemplar institutions that can showcase the objectives and principles of the National Education Policy. These schools are envisioned to offer students safe, stimulating, and welcoming learning environments. The initiative also seeks to ensure that students have access to quality infrastructure, suitable learning resources and diverse learning experiences that support their overall development. The PM SHRI scheme is being implemented over five years, from 2022-23 to 2026-27. Of the total project cost of Rs 27,360 crore, the Central share is Rs 18,128 crore. The scale of financial support being provided under the initiative has also increased significantly in recent years. The Central share of the approved Project Approval Board (PAB) outlay increased from Rs 2,520 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 5,224 crore in 2026-27. This represents an increase of around 107 per cent, reflecting the expanding scale of investment in strengthening PM SHRI schools and improving the quality of education and learning environments available to students across the country.
Omar Abdullah questions BJPs UCC strategy: Why do it state by state?
Srinagar, Sep 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has questioned the move by BJP-ruled states to pursue the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying legislation on an issue of national importance should be brought before Parliament rather than being introduced separately by individual states. If you have the numbers, bring it to Parliament. Why are you doing it separately in different states? Abdullah said, arguing that the UCC could not be described as universal if it applied only to BJP-ruled states. The whole country is not BJP-ruled. There are a number of states and territories that the BJP does not govern, he said. Abdullah also pointed to differences within the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, saying some of its allies were not in favour of implementing the UCC in their states. According to reports, the Janata Dal (United) has directly said that it will not be implemented in Bihar. So if their own allies are not ready for it, how can they say that it should be implemented across the country? he said. He said a measure of such significance should be decided by Parliament, which represents the country as a whole. Something of this nature should not be decided by individual states. It has to be decided by the country as a whole, Abdullah said. The country as a whole is represented not in the states but in Parliament. Let the legislation come to Parliament. Abdullah also questioned why the government was pursuing the UCC through states while other major legislative proposals had been discussed in the context of Parliament. So far, whenever they have talked about legislation in Parliament, whether it is One Nation, One Election or reservation, they have not brought it to Parliament, he said. Now, with this too, they are talking about bringing it in the states. Bring it to Parliament and let us see whether you can pass it. Our foreign policy is our own On Chinas reported praise of Indias foreign policy, Abdullah said New Delhi should not attach undue importance to assessments from other countries, whether positive or negative. Our foreign policy is our own. Why do we look for certificates from other countries? he asked. He warned against selectively welcoming foreign comments when they were favourable while rejecting them when they were critical. The danger with something like this is that tomorrow, if China says something against our foreign policy, then what will you do? Abdullah said. I don't think we should rather, we shouldn't give too much importance to what other countries say about our foreign policy, whether positive or negative, because we cannot cherry-pick. He added: We should neither want their praise nor their criticism. Our foreign policy is our own. We should focus on that. A good step on LAC On reports of a reduction in Chinese deployments along the Line of Actual Control, Abdullah welcomed any move that could reduce tensions along the India-China frontier. Anything that reduces tensions on the Line of Control or the Line of Actual Control is a good step, particularly for those people who live close to it, he said. Abdullah said residents living near the LoC and LAC were particularly affected by tensions and military deployments. We know how difficult it is for people to live close to the LoC or LAC, he said. So, if there is any step that reduces deployments along the Line of Actual Control, that is a good step. He said he hoped a similar improvement would eventually take place along the Line of Control. Similarly, we hope that, over time, things will get better along the Line of Control as well, he said. On Pahalgam attack Asked about the National Conferences condemnation of the Pahalgam attack without explicitly naming Pakistan, Abdullah said the issue was primarily for the Centre and the Ministry of External Affairs to address. That is something for the Government of India, and particularly the Ministry of External Affairs, to talk about, he said. Abdullah argued that the fact that the Pahalgam attack had been mentioned in the international condemnation was itself significant, particularly given the presence of countries considered allies of Pakistan. The fact that Pahalgam itself was condemned is a big thing, he said. Please see how many allies of Pakistan were in that room. He added: For even Pahalgam to be mentioned by name, that in itself is a success of our foreign policy. Now, okay, it has happened. Let us move forward. Let's move on, Abdullah said.
India approves 12 chip projects with investment commitments over Rs 1.64 lakh crore
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Centre has approved 12 semiconductor projects across six states with investment commitments exceeding Rs 1.64 lakh crore, a government factsheet said on Tuesday ahead of the SEMICON India 2026, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Thursday. The projects span silicon and compound semiconductor fabrication, display fabrication and advanced packaging with three facilities already commencing commercial production as the government seeks to build a domestic semiconductor ecosystem, the factsheet said. The three-day event will bring together global semiconductor companies, policymakers, investors and other industry stakeholders. However, the Semicon India programme was launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 76,000 crore. In July 2026, the Centre approved Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of Rs 1,27,500 crore. Semicon 2.0 focuses on six areas -- chip design, semiconductor equipment & materials, fabrication facilities, advanced packaging, research & development and talent development. Moreover, electronics production rose from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in 2025-26, while electronics exports increased from around Rs 38,000 crore to Rs 4.24 lakh crore during the period. Mobile phone production increased from Rs 18,000 crore to Rs 6.27 lakh crore over the same period, while mobile phone exports rose from about Rs 1,500 crore to Rs 2.59 lakh crore. India now produces 99.2 per cent of the mobile phones it uses and has moved from being a net importer to a net exporter of mobile phones. The electronics manufacturing sector currently supports around 2.5 million jobs, according to the government. The government has set a target of developing a pool of 85,000 skilled semiconductor engineers during the decade. Under the Chips to Startup programme, electronic design automation tools have been deployed across 320 academic institutions, with more than 68,000 students trained so far. Separately, 24 semiconductor design projects have been approved for financial support, while 105 startups and micro, small and medium enterprises have received EDA tool support under the Design Linked Incentive scheme. The centre has extended its facilities to more than one lakh engineers from over 500 organisations, including 400 academic institutions and 100 startups. On the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, the government said.
Delhi To Rishikesh In 2.5 Hours, Karnaprayag In 5: New Rail Link Through 105 km Of Tunnels
A new rail network could dramatically reduce travel time from Delhi to Uttarakhand's Char Dham region. The proposed Namo Bharat extension could take passengers from Delhi to Rishikesh in around 2.5 hours.
Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report from RML hospital on hotel owner's health
Lovkesh Bajaj, presently in judicial custody, is named as an accused in the case over the fire at the five-storey Flourish Stay B&B in Hauz Rani on June 3, in which 23 people were killed
After historic Ultimate C'ships win Rumesh Pathirage's specialised javelins damaged in transit
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage's homecoming after winning the World Athletics Ultimate Championship was marked by an unfortunate setback as four of his specialised competition javelins were damaged during his return flight from Hungary. Pathirage shared pictures of his damaged javelins on his Instagram story, with a caption ad luck. In another story, he also slammed the airlines and wrote, Thank You Turkish Airlines with a broken heat emoji. As per Sri Lanka's Newswire, a complaint has been lodged with the airline over the incident. All three javelins I used for over 90 throws have been damaged. It might have been a mistake by the airline, but thats how it is. Its not a big issue. Ill move on, Pathirage was quoted as saying. Pathirage capped a stunning breakthrough season to win the mens javelin at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship with a 91.09m effort in Budapest on Sunday. The triumph earned him a prize of USD 150,000, equivalent to nearly Sri Lakan rupess (LKR) 50 million. His 91.09m throw was the third time he had crossed the 90 metre mark this season setting a Sri Lankan national record of 92.62m in Rome in June, and 92.07m to win the Zurich Diamond League last month. He has been the dominant force in the discipline this year, winning 11 of his 12 competitions before heading to Budapest. His latest victory added another major prize to a remarkable season. He won the Commonwealth Games title and dominated the Diamond League circuit with victories in Rome, Doha, Lausanne and Zurich before becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the Diamond League Final. Prior to winning the Diamond League Final, he had thrown a world-leading 92.62m in Rome and backed it up with a 92.07m victory in Zurich, that propelled him to the top of the world rankings this season.
Delhi High Court Recruitment 2026 for Senior Personal Assistant and Personal Assistant Positions
The Delhi High Court has announced recruitment for 150 positions of Senior Personal Assistant (SPA) and Personal Assistant (PA) for 2026. The application process is open from September 15 to October 5, 2026. Candidates must meet specific educational qualifications and age limits to apply. The selection process includes multiple stages, starting with an English Typing Test. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed notification and apply through the official website. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Delhi High Court!
Malviya Nagar hotel fire: Delhi HC seeks report on hotel owner's health
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital here regarding the health of the jailed owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel where a fire claimed 23 lives in June. Justice Manoj Jain passed the order on a plea by Lovkesh Bajaj seeking interim bail in the case on the grounds that he was suffering from intestinal obstructions and his condition was serious. Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital. The court listed the matter for hearing tomorrow. Bajaj, presently in judicial custody, is named as an accused in the case over the fire at the five-storey 'Flourish Stay' B&B in Hauz Rani on June 3, in which 23 people were killed, while 24 others suffered grievous injuries. On September 3, a trial court rejected his plea seeking interim bail of four weeks on medical grounds, saying he was already receiving adequate specialised medical treatment .
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SpiceJet Delhi-Dubai Flights Delayed For Over 24 Hours, Passengers Protest At Airport
Two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai were hit by prolonged delays, with one remaining grounded for over 24 hours, triggering protests by stranded passengers inside Delhi airport on Tuesday. One of the affected flights, SG 5111, was originally scheduled to depart at 7:45 am on Monday. After being delayed multiple times, first to Monday evening and then to 9:00 am on Tuesday, it had still not taken off at the time of reporting. Flight tracking website Flightradar24 showed the flight status as cancelled. Another flight, SG 5105, scheduled to depart Delhi for Dubai at 6:45 pm on Monday, was delayed to 12:00 pm on Tuesday. Passengers said they had not received any fresh update from the airline. Frustrated over the prolonged delays and uncertainty, passengers gathered inside the airport and staged a protest, demanding answers from the airline.
First Step Towards Safety: Meta To Report Child Sexual Abuse Cases To Indian Law Enforcement
Meta has agreed to report child sexual abuse cases and other child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies in India, according to government sources. The Centre said online safety of children is non-negotiable and warned that platforms failing to take proactive steps could face action. The government is also engaging with other social media platforms to identify and remove harmful content, including Child Sexual Abuse Material, or CSAM. The development follows discussions with Meta over its compliance with Indian laws, content moderation systems, algorithms and safeguards against CSAM and deepfakes. Meanwhile, Meta India representatives appeared before the NCPCR on September 9 over an inquiry into alleged advertisements related to child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The NHRC has also directed the Delhi Police to probe allegations involving paid Instagram advertisements and compliance with POCSO reporting requirements.
Pakistan's visit to India for ACT subject to govt clearance: PHF
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistans tour to India for next months Hockey Asian Champions Trophy is subject to government clearance, said Pakistan's Hockey Federation (PHF) chief Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani. The Men's Asian Champions Trophy will be held from October 27 to November 5 in Jalandhar and Mohali, with the tournament featuring India, Pakistan, China, Japan, Malaysia, and Korea. Meanwhile, Oman and Bangladesh have been named as reserve teams in case of withdrawals. According to a report in Pakistan's English daily 'Dawn', Wani, who is also federal secretary of the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination, said PHF would abide by the governments decision on the national teams participation. The visit of the Pakistan team will depend on government clearance. We will do whatever the government asks us to do, Wani said. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that Pakistan would be travelling to India next month for the tournament. There is no problem in multi-national tournaments. Bilateral series between India and Pakistan cannot take place, Mann said, citing the central governments policy which allows India and Pakistan to compete in multinational events. In an office memorandum issued on May 5, the Sports Ministry stated that Pakistani players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India, while also signalling a more supportive visa regime for athletes, officials and international federation representatives. The league stage of the ACT will be played in Jalandhar from October 27 to November 2, while the semifinals will be played on Nov 4 and the final will be played on November 5. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash scheduled for November 1, Punjab Day in Jalandhar. The India-Pakistan encounter on November 1 in Jalandhar will be one of the biggest attractions of the tournament. The match will coincide with Punjab Day, making the occasion even more special for the people of Punjab. India and Pakistan may have their rivalries on the hockey field, but sport has its own language, CM Mann said on Monday. Last year, Pakistan withdrew from the Junior World Cup and in Tamil Nadu after pulling out of the Men's Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, citing heightened tensions between the two countries.
No charges on UPI transactions up to Rs 2,000; govt yet to decide on MDR for higher-value payments
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The government has directed banks and payment system providers not to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions of up to Rs 2,000 or on payments made through RuPay debit cards. However, the government has not specified whether charges would be applicable to transactions above Rs 2,000, to be paid by merchants. So far, there has been no charge on UPI transactions, irrespective of the amount. As per a gazette notification dated September 14, no bank or system provider would impose, whether directly or indirectly, any charge on a person making or receiving a
'Might be little bit of hostility': Cummins on Australia's first SA tour after Sandpaper gate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Australia Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins feels that Australia might have to face a little bit of hostility when the Aussies head to South Africa for their first Test tour since the infamous Sandpaper gate incident in 2018. The Aussies will now be touring South Africa for three ODIs and as many Tests. While they have previously played white-ball cricket in South Africa, this is their first red-ball series since that 2018 incident. While Australia are currently in Zimbabwe for three ODIs, Cummins will be joining the team in South Africa for the one-dayers before the Tests begin on October 9. There might be a little bit of hostility, Cummins admitted during the Keepin it Cricket podcast. (But) it can't be louder than an Ashes series Birmingham, the Hollies Stand at Edgbaston, that gets pretty rowdy. Cummins opened up about his previous experience playing in South Africa on white-ball tours and being the standout performer in the 2018 Test series. As long as I've been to South Africa, there are some parts of the crowd that get stuck in, but I reckon we've seen it all before. And most importantly, I'm captain, so I'm in the middle; I'm not near the fence! However, he believes that the dust would have settled by now, as focus will remain on cricket once the first ball is thrown. It (Sandpapergate) was kind of really spoken up (in past series), and it was almost a bit underwhelming, Cummins said about the reaction from Proteas fans. Everyone moves on. The good thing is, three Tests, you get stuck into the cricket, and everyone just worries about the cricket pretty quickly. Im sure therell be some rowdy people in the crowd, and some articles or some media bring up stuff. But our groups moved on, he added. Australia have six survivors from that infamous 1-3 loss to the Proteas, as the ball-tampering issue put Australian cricket in very dark clouds, leading to bans of the likes of Steve Smith and David Warner for a year and Cameron Bancroft for nine months. Meanwhile, the Aussie skipper also spoke on the recent loss to Bangladesh in Darwin, their first to the Bangla Tigers at home, as he brushed aside the talk of a lack of preparation for the series. Whether that was an Ashes Test or a Bangladesh series, I think we would have prepped exactly the same. Of course you look at it after the series, but I actually thought we were in a really good spot; everyone fit, firing. He admitted that the team was not at its best in Darwin. I just dont think we played very well. I dont think it was a lack of prep. I just dont think we were at our best, and Bangladesh played brilliantly, and didnt really let us in, he added.
Varanasi weaver's heartfelt birthday gift for PM Modi: A silk-thread portrait with mother
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, a Varanasi-based weaver has prepared a unique artistic tribute depicting the Prime Minister receiving his late mother Heeraben Modis blessings. Weaver Sarvesh Kumar Srivastava has created a special portrait of Prime Minister Modi and his mother using pure Indian silk threads. The artwork shows Heeraben blessing PM Modi, capturing an emotional moment between the mother and son through the intricate traditional craft of Kashi. According to Srivastava, the portrait has been created using the traditional Uchand Kala, an ancient art form believed to have links to the era of Lord Ram. The intricate artwork took around one-and-a-half months to complete and showcases the craftsmanship and weaving traditions for which Varanasi is renowned. The portrait is being sent to Prime Minister Modi as a special birthday gift. Srivastava has previously sent Banarasi sarees as gifts to the Prime Minister on his birthdays. Speaking about his creation, Srivastava said the artwork was his way of paying tribute to the Prime Minister and preserving a representation of his bond with his mother through the traditional art of Varanasi. Our Prime Minister is a great personality for India. If we say that we gained independence again in 2014, it would not be an exaggeration, because the work done under his leadership after 2014 by his government has been remarkable and highly commendable. I made a saree, and the portrait of PM Modis mother giving blessings to him is a kind of work that can be framed and preserved, he told IANS. The weaver said the portrait was created with the hope that it would reach the Prime Minister and remain preserved as a distinctive piece of traditional Indian craftsmanship. The artwork also highlights the cultural and artistic legacy of Kashi, where generations of artisans and weavers have preserved traditional techniques while adapting them to contemporary themes. By depicting the Prime Minister and his mother through silk threads, the artist has combined a personal tribute with the regions centuries-old weaving heritage. The special creation is expected to be presented to PM Modi on the occasion of his birthday, offering a distinctive gift that brings together Varanasis renowned silk craftsmanship, traditional art and a deeply personal mother-son theme.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Finds Support From Pakistan After Being Ignored For Afghanistan Opener
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi warmed the bench in the first India vs Afghanistan T20I in New Delhi on Sunday
Meta to report child sexual abuse to Indian law enforcement
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Gurugram hit-and-run: Will law and order wake up only if biker dies, asks victim
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Gurugram biker Sia, who was hit by a car on the Golf Course Road last week, has questioned the law and order situation, asking whether authorities would act only after a biker is attacked and killed, while also raising questions about the restrictions imposed on motorists in the city, when the four-wheelers continue to engage in ash driving. She urged authorities to take action against motorists who drive rashly. Speaking to reporters, Sia said, Until a biker gets hit and dies, will law and order not wake up? If you put so many restrictions on bikers in Gurugram, then you should also look at those driving four-wheelers. What are you doing about the people who are driving so rashly? I don't know when he first saw me because, look, I ride in my lane and watch out for myself. I don't pay that much attention to which car is moving around me, who is inside or what is going on. The first thing was that he sped past very fast, right next to my bike. That is when I noticed him. I thought, 'Okay, fine, it might have happened. He might not have seen me, or perhaps that person was in a hurry,' she said. But if you have sped past that fast, then just keep going straight ahead, right? What sense does it make for you to stop ahead, make gestures at me, and then come from behind, hit me and run away? When he rolled down the windows of the car, I saw two people in the front, she added. As far as I could tell, there were two people in the back as well. The car had completely tinted black windows, so I couldn't see clearly. I couldn't look with complete focus either because I was riding my bike, Sia said. She added that wearing protective riding gear helped prevent more serious injuries. I had my riding shoes on and my riding gloves, which have a feature that allows them to slide if you fall. If I hadn't been wearing my riding shoes and gloves, then the way my hand hit the ground first, my shoulder or legs could have broken. We ride with some safety precautions, and that's why, she said. Sia further said the incident had been widely discussed since Monday, with people expressing concern over the alleged conduct of the car driver. He hit a human being and left them on the road to die, and walked away. Even now, that person is roaming freely, giving soundbites to news reporters and presenting his defence. How is he getting so much time? Why isn't the police arresting him? she asked.
Japan minister visits Kolkata; discusses investment, defence ties with Bengal govt
Digital Desk | Tokyo/New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Japans State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano visited Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal from September 10 to 13, holding discussions with senior state government officials on strengthening Japan-India ties, promoting Japanese investment in the state and expanding people-to-people exchanges, according to a press release issued on Tuesday by Japans Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During her visit, Kunimitsu congratulated the West Bengal government on the formation of the new government in May this year. The two sides exchanged views on the various potential of Japan-India relations and agreed to work together to further strengthen bilateral ties ahead of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. The Japanese minister also highlighted the situation of Japanese companies operating in West Bengal and sought the state governments cooperation in further promoting investment by Japanese companies in the state. State Minister KUNIMITSU explained the current situation of Japanese companies in West Bengal and requested the Minister to cooperate for further promoting the investment by Japanese companies, the Japanese foreign ministry said in its statement. Both sides also agreed to deepen cooperation to promote people-to-people exchanges, including in the areas of business and tourism, according to the release. As part of her four-day visit, Kunimitsu visited Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE), a shipyard under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. She held discussions with the companys executive management on ways to further advance defence cooperation between Japan and India. The visit to GRSE assumes significance amid efforts by India and Japan to expand cooperation in the defence and maritime sectors. The Japanese side said the discussions focused on further promoting defence cooperation between the two countries. Kunimitsu also visited Netaji Bhawan, the museum dedicated to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, the Indian independence leader who had longstanding ties with Japan. During the visit, a relative of Netaji explained the Indian independence movement and Boses association with Japan. The Japanese foreign ministry said the State Minister also visited various other sites in West Bengal during her stay. The visit comes as India and Japan prepare to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, providing an opportunity for both sides to explore greater cooperation across economic, defence, tourism and cultural sectors. The discussions in Kolkata also underline Japans interest in strengthening its economic engagement with West Bengal, particularly by encouraging greater participation and investment by Japanese companies and expanding exchanges between people and businesses of the two sides.
Air India Immigration Lapse: Govt Questions Role of Staff After 3 Italians Skip Delhi Clearance
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has sought detailed answers from Air India after three Italian nationals allegedly boarded an international flight from Delhi to Munich without completing mandatory immigration clearance. The ministry issued a show-cause notice to Air India on September 12, giving the airline seven days to explain how the passengers were allowed to [] The post Air India Immigration Lapse: Govt Questions Role of Staff After 3 Italians Skip Delhi Clearance appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
99% of Delhi PGs lack fire NOC, MCD survey finds major safety gaps
An MCD survey has found widespread compliance gaps in Delhi PGs, with only 31 of 2,453 buildings having fire NOCs and just eight having structural stability certificates
National Engineers' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to M. Visvesvaraya, hails engineers as 'Karmayogis'
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to legendary Indian engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on the occasion of National Engineers' Day and lauded the contributions of engineers in building, innovating and creating solutions for a better tomorrow. National Engineers' Day is observed across India every year on September 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, one of the country's foremost civil engineers and a celebrated statesman whose contribution to engineering and nation-building continues to be remembered. Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, also known by his initials M.V., is widely regarded as the 'Father of Modern Mysore'. He played a significant role in the development of major public infrastructure projects and became an enduring symbol of engineering excellence in India. Taking to X, PM Modi extended his greetings to engineers across the country and paid tribute to Visvesvaraya. Happy Engineers Day to all remarkable engineers, the people who build, innovate and provide solutions for a better tomorrow. Tributes to Sir M. Visvesvaraya, whose engineering genius and nation-building vision continue to inspire, the Prime Minister said. PM Modi also shared a video in which he highlighted the role of engineers in turning ideas and aspirations into tangible achievements and described them as 'Karmayogis' working towards the progress of the country. Engineers do not merely build machines; they are the Karmayogis who transform dreams into reality. I applaud and commend every engineer of India. India has been home to many such engineers who turned the unimaginable into the imaginable and presented feats that are hailed as marvels in the world of engineering, he said. In the video, the Prime Minister also recalled Visvesvaraya's remarkable legacy and his contribution to India's engineering heritage. In our proud heritage of great engineers, we were also blessed with a priceless gem whose works continue to astonish people even today -- and that was Bharat Ratna Dr M. Visvesvaraya. In his honour and memory, September 15 is celebrated as Engineers' Day. Following in his footsteps, the engineers of our nation have carved a distinct identity for themselves across the entire world. On this occasion, I respectfully salute all engineers and bow to their creative power of nation-building, PM Modi added. Visvesvaraya was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1955 in recognition of his monumental contributions to public projects, engineering and society. He was instrumental in the construction of the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam in Mysore and also played a key role in designing and implementing complex flood protection systems. The Government of India officially designated September 15 as National Engineers' Day in 1968, in recognition of Visvesvaraya's extraordinary contribution to engineering and nation-building.
Delhi woman gets 200 crore extortion threat in Goldy Brar
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The statement from China came two days after Modi and Xi met for bilateral talks and welcomed steady progress in relations between the two countries.
Light Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR Until Wednesday
Delhi-NCR is set for light rain and cloudy weather from September 15 to 20, offering brief relief from the heat. Light Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR Until Wednesday
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India-Afghanistan 2nd T20I pitch, weather report, probable playing 11 and live streaming details
The second T20I between India and Afghanistan will be played today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Rain may disrupt the match today, and despite the victory, India are expected to make one change to their playing XI. Find out the live streaming details.IND vs AFG 2nd T20I Pitch, Weather,...
3 Italians Fly From Delhi To Munich Without Immigration Clearance; Air India Gets Notice
Three Italians flew to Munich without immigration clearance, prompting scrutiny of Air Indias transfer procedures.
BRICS Signals a Stronger Global South
At its India-led summit, BRICS members unanimously adopted the 45-page New Delhi Declaration. The post BRICS Signals a Stronger Global South appeared first on Fusion - WeRIndia .
3 Italians leave Delhi without immigration: What are the rules for flyers?
Three Italian nationals flew from Delhi to Munich without mandatory immigration clearance, prompting a show-cause notice to Air India. Here's what happened and what the rules say
Meta agrees to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies: Govt sources
New Delhi, Sept 15 (PTI) Meta has agreed to report child safety-related matters to appropriate law enforcement agencies, government sources said on Tuesday, asserting that online safety of children is a fundamental principle for any social media platform operating in India and absolutely non-negotiable. The government will take action against platforms that fail to take proactive steps to ensure childrens safety online, the sources said, underlining its tough stance on platforms responsibility to protect minors from harmful content and activity. The government also remains engaged with other online platforms to ensure that they proactively identify and remove such content, the
Weeks after the Nepal flood disaster, families of the missing hold out hope
NEW DELHI/BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) Every day since a torrent of mud and rocks destroyed a Nepal-China border crossing high up in the Himalayas last month, Arushi Guptas parents have called and messaged their missing daughter hoping she somehow survived. The last photo she sent on the day of the flood was the facade of the Gyirong Port immigration post. But the calls and messages from her parents, who are among many families in Nepal and abroad awaiting news of loved ones, have gone unanswered. 15 minutes walk to the border, the 33-year-old wrote on WhatsApp to her father
Vimal Elaichi case: Delhi HC says Maharashtra is proper forum for FDA notices
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the plea, holding that the matter did not fall within the territorial jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court. The court said Maharashtra would be the appropriate forum for raising grievances and objections concerning the notices issued by the state FDA
How Did 3 Air India Passengers Bypass Immigration?
Air India has been issued a show-cause notice by the ministry of civil aviation after three Italian nationals travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then to Munich without obtaining mandatory departure immigration clearance, highlighting a 'serious security and immigration-related lapse'.
3 Italians Fly to Munich Without Delhi Immigration Check, Ministry Seeks Air India
Air India faces regulatory scrutiny as three Italian passengers allegedly boarded a Lufthansa flight from Delhi to Munich without undergoing the mandatory immigration process at the airport. The Civil Aviation Ministry has summoned Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for the anomaly.
BRICS Summit Food Row: Congress Slams All-Vegetarian Menu, BJP Hits Back
The dinner menu served to world leaders at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi has triggered a political controversy, with Congress leaders criticising the all-vegetarian spread and accusing the BJP of attempting to impose its dietary preferences. The gala dinner on Saturday featured an elaborate vegetarian menu with more than 10 dishes, including traditional and [] The post BRICS Summit Food Row: Congress Slams All-Vegetarian Menu, BJP Hits Back appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Meta agrees to report child sexual abuse cases to law enforcement agencies in India
Government sources call child safety on digital platforms non-negotiable as New Delhi continues its engagement with social media companies over harmful content.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation summoned the Air India CEO regarding an immigration lapse. Three foreign nationals reportedly left India without mandatory clearance at Delhi airport. The ministry sought an explanation and issued a show-cause notice to the airline. This incident is considered a serious security and immigration-related lapse. Air India's chairman recently emphasized safety and trust as key priorities.
Delhi-NCR likely to receive light rain; IMD issues thunderstorm alert in 20 states
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Residents of Delhi-NCR may experience light rainfall on Tuesday as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast generally cloudy conditions, with isolated spells of very light to light rain likely from the forenoon to the afternoon. IMD also issued thunderstorm and rain alerts in 20 states. The maximum temperature in the national capital is expected to remain between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to settle between 23 and 25 degrees Celsius. According to the weather department, Delhi-NCR and several other parts of the country are likely to witness fluctuating weather conditions this week, with rain expected on some days, while relatively dry conditions may prevail on others. Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states. Gusty winds could reach speeds of up to 60 kmph in some areas, prompting authorities to advise residents to exercise caution during periods of adverse weather. The weather warning covers a wide geographical area, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat and Maharashtra, among other regions. The IMD on Monday said the southwest monsoon is likely to begin withdrawing from the country around September 19, with the retreat expected to commence from west Rajasthan. The normal withdrawal date for the region is September 17, while last year the process began on September 14. The department said the country's cumulative rainfall deficit currently stands at 15 per cent. Several districts, particularly in western, southern and northeastern regions, continue to record deficient rainfall. Despite the expected retreat of the monsoon, several parts of the country are likely to receive additional rainfall during the week. The west and northwest regions, along with parts of the southern peninsula, are expected to witness increased rainfall activity.
Centre summons Air India CEO over alleged Delhi immigration lapse
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Biker Sia challenges accused driver's claims, says crash videos show reality
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Instagram creator and biker Sia has strongly rejected the version of events presented by Kalyan Bainsla, the man accused of hitting her motorcycle with a car in Haryana's Gurugram, questioning his claim that he felt 'sorry' for her after the incident. In a nearly three-minute video posted on social media, Sia directly responded to Bainsla's interview to a reporter and said the footage of the incident clearly contradicted his account. The video begins with a clip of Bainsla speaking to a reporter, where he claimed that he did not know whether the biker was a man or woman and suggested that only one side of the incident had been presented. He also questioned why videos involving one of Sias male friends had not emerged. Victim said, If you felt so sorry for me, then why didn't you stop? I could have died on the spot. Sia challenged his claim that she and the other bikers had repeatedly accelerated and slowed down. He is saying that we were repeatedly speeding up and slowing down on the road. But my video clearly shows who was actually trying to corner whom, she said. She further questioned why the car occupants continued following the bikers if they genuinely believed they were behaving improperly. If you felt we were speeding up and slowing down repeatedly, then what was the reason for chasing me throughout the route? she asked. Sia also dismissed Bainslas claim that he was unaware a woman was riding the motorcycle. She said he had come close to her, seen her hair, made gestures and signalled for her to stop. She also questioned his argument that only two videos of the incident had surfaced despite several people being present. According to Sia, one recording shows the car moving towards the third lane before striking her motorcycle and leaving the spot. She said another video recorded from her own camera captures the car moving across lanes, hitting her bike and dragging her before she fell onto the road. If you really felt sorry for me, why didnt you stop? she said, arguing that the driver should have stopped and checked whether she was injured. Sia said the consequences could have been much more serious, adding that she could have suffered broken bones or even died in the crash. She also criticised what she described as a 'display of sympathy' after the alleged failure to stop at the scene. Sia further said incidents like these leave many women feeling unsafe on the roads of Delhi and Gurugram. I feel ashamed of people who say their families are suffering because of this. I do not think such people ever stop to think that they also have sisters and women in their families. Women feel extremely unsafe because of behaviour like this in Delhi and Gurugram, she said. Sia alleged that she was riding her Aprilia RS 457 with a group of bikers on September 13 when a white car allegedly began following them on Golf Course Road. In her complaint to Gurugram Police, she alleged that the occupants appeared intoxicated and repeatedly attempted to harass and stop her. She alleged that the car eventually crossed her path and struck her motorcycle, dragging the bike for nearly 300 metres before the occupants allegedly fled. Her friends reportedly attempted to chase the vehicle but were unable to stop it. Sia has sought strict action against those involved. Sia's brother said the biker escaped serious injuries but is now dealing with severe muscle pain, body aches and abrasions, as police move ahead with an FIR that includes charges of harassment, attempted murder and hit-and-run.
Delhi High Court Dismisses Vimal Elaychi
The Delhi High Court has rejected Vimal Elaychis petition challenging notices issued by Maharashtra FDA to Bollywood stars over advertising. Delhi High Court Dismisses Vimal Elaychis Petition Against Maharashtra FDA Notices
Delhi High Court grants bail to man held eight years in ISIS case
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2nd T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have to wait as India seek another Delhi rout
2nd T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi may have to wait as India seek another Delhi rout
Air India receives show-cause notice over major immigration process lapse at Delhi airport
The Civil Aviation Ministry has issued a show cause notice to Air India over alleged procedural lapses that allowed three Italian passengers to board a connecting international flight from Delhi without completing the mandatory immigration process.The incident took place earlier this month after the three passengers travelled from Amritsar to Delhi on September 4 and later boarded a Lufthansa flight bound for Munich, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The passengers did not undergo immigration at Delhi before taking the international flight, it added. The development has prompted the Ministry of Home Affairs to call a meeting of key stakeholders on Tuesday to examine how the passengers were able to move to the international transfer area without completing immigration formalities. Air India has not issued any comment on the matter so far.
24K gold was priced at Rs 1,51,920 per 10 grams, while 22K gold stood at Rs 1,39,260 on Tuesday, the precious metal declined close to 2% over the past month.
Modi-Xi Meeting: China Welcomes India
India and China have signalled a desire to mend fences, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting on the margins of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting follows years of military and diplomatic standoffs between
Are Banks Open Or Closed On September 15? Check State-Wise List
RBI calendar does not list a September 15 bank holiday for New Delhi or Mumbai. Bank branches in these centres are expected to operate normally.
President Xi, PM Modi reach most important consensus that India-China should be partners: Wang Yi
President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reached most important consensus during their meeting on the margins of BRICS summit that China and India should be partners, the top Chinese diplomat said on Monday. Summing up Xis two-day visit to New Delhi on September 12-13 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and his meeting with PM Modi, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the two leaders held a candid and in-depth exchange of views on strategic, long-term and directional issues concerning China-India relations. The most important consensus they reached was that China and India should be partners, Wang told Chinese official media on Sunday. President Xi said that China and India can draw on each others strengths, support one another, help each other succeed and pursue common development, according to Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. The leaders of the two countries agreed to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, while the two countries will support each other as rotating chair of the BRICS, Wang said. The Modi-Xi meeting drew widespread international attention, he said. Under the strategic guidance of the two countries leaders, China-India relations have gradually emerged from a low point progressing from a restart to a renewed elevation, a readout posted on the Chinese Foreign Ministry website said. Areas of cooperation between the two countries keep expanding, trade volume has hit record highs, and people-to-people exchanges are growing more dynamic. The improvement and development of China-India relations are not only welcomed by the over 2.8 billion people of both nations, but also represent an essential pillar of strengthening cooperation across the Global South, Wang said. He said that both sides pledged to further nurture political mutual trust, manage differences and contradictions appropriately, and jointly uphold peace and tranquility along the border areas. Wang said that the development trajectories of China and India represent shared opportunity for one another, and that the impact of China-India cooperation extends far beyond bilateral ties carrying profound significance for the Global South and the wider world. He noted that the normalisation and improvement of China-India relations has been hard-earned, and this progress deserves to be cherished. Expressing hope that India will join China in translating the leaders shared consensus into action, he reaffirmed that both nations should remain partners rather than rivals, and advance bilateral relations steadily forward without stagnation or backsliding. He also emphasised that the border issue should be viewed in proper perspective within the broader context of the bilateral relationship; that dialogue and cooperation should remain the prevailing trend; and that both nations should accelerate their respective development and national renewal, working side by side to contribute their due share toward regional and global peace and shared prosperity. In his meeting with Modi, Xi called on China and India to draw on political wisdom of mutual respect and understanding to overcome disruptions, urging both sides to pursue parallel progress in bilateral ties and border issues with the two tracks reinforcing each other, so as to maintain peace and tranquility in border areas. Wang said PM Modi offered a positive response, affirming that India has always approached India-China relations from a strategic and long-term standpoint. PM Modi stated that India stands ready to be a partner, not an adversary, to China, and regards each others development as an opportunity rather than a challenge, according to the Chinese foreign minister. Indias approach to its relationship with China is independent of third-party influence, and it will not allow any forces to conduct anti-China activities on its territory, Wang said, quoting PM Modi. India remains committed to maintaining high-level exchanges with China, deepening strategic communication, and broadening people-to-people ties on the foundation of mutual respect and trust all to drive further progress in bilateral relations, he added. The two leaders agreed to prioritise development as the bedrock of shared interest, deepen friendly ties and mutually beneficial collaboration, and expand cooperation in areas including cultural and people-to-people exchanges and direct air connectivity, to foster greater mutual understanding between the Chinese and Indian public and build stronger public support for bilateral relations, Wang said. They also agreed to support each others BRICS chairmanship, strengthen coordination within multilateral frameworks including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the G20, advance cooperation across the Global South, promote a more multipolar world order, and together serve as a stabilising, progressive force in an era of global uncertainty, he said. China takes over as the BRICS chair for 2027.
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J&K Bank proposes new director as Chhibbers term ends
Srinagar, Sep 14:Jammu and Kashmir Bank has amended the agenda for its 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM), proposing the appointment of Tsewang Tharchin, IA&AS, as a non-executive, non-independent director while also placing the retirement of existing director R. K. Chhibber before shareholders. The bank issued an addendum to its AGM notice on September 14, adding two agenda items to the meeting scheduled for September 22 at 11 am at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar. Under the first resolution, shareholders will be asked to take note of Chhibbers retirement by rotation and approve a proposal not to fill the resulting vacancy at the ensuing AGM. The bank said the vacancy will subsequently be filled by the Board, subject to shareholders approval. The second resolution seeks shareholders approval for the appointment of Tsewang Tharchin as a director liable to retire by rotation. The bank said it received a written notice from the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh proposing Tharchins candidature for the directorship. Tharchin is currently serving as Commissioner/Secretary, Finance Department, UT of Ladakh. The banks disclosure said its Nomination and Remuneration Committee conducted due diligence on his candidature on August 29 and recommended his appointment. The Board subsequently appointed him as an Additional Director in the category of rotational directors on August 31 and recommended his appointment to shareholders. A 2007-batch officer of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS), Tharchin joined the Ladakh Administration as Commissioner Secretary, Finance Department, on July 6, 2026. Before that, he served as Accountant General (Audit), J&K, from November 6, 2025. He had earlier served as Deputy Accountant General and Senior Deputy Accountant General in J&K and handled government accounts-related responsibilities in Punjab and Chandigarh. His professional experience also includes a stint as Financial Advisor at the National Company Law Tribunal in New Delhi from 2021 to 2024, followed by his role as Principal Director in the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. His CAG assignments included processing audit reports relating to J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana, besides the Ministry of Defence. The bank has also highlighted his international audit experience, including a performance audit of the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the World Intellectual Property Organization in Geneva on deputation to the United Nations. He was also part of UN-related audit assignments and led audits involving Indian diplomatic missions and public-sector entities in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The proposed director holds a BA from Kashmir University and a Diploma in Management from IGNOU. He is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), with experience spanning administration, finance, accountancy, information technology, human resources and business management. The bank said Tharchin will not receive sitting fees or other remuneration from J&K Bank as he is currently in full-time employment with the Government of Ladakh. His disclosed shareholding in the bank is nil. For shareholders, remote e-voting on the resolutions will begin on September 19 at 9 am and close on September 21 at 5 pm. The bank has clarified that all other items in the original AGM notice dated August 29 will remain unchanged. The addendum forms an integral part of the original AGM notice and has been issued to place the latest factual position before shareholders ahead of the September 22 meeting.
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The National Testing Agency has relocated its office to Minto Road, enhancing accessibility for students and stakeholders. National Testing Agency Moves to New Office in Minto Road, New Delhi
The Poverty of Economic Thought in Kashmir
Kashmir has produced generations of professionals: doctors who now run hospitals across the country, engineers who have built exceptional architecture, civil servants who occupy some of the most consequential offices in the administration. What it has not produced, in any meaningful number, is economists. This is not a complaint about missing celebrities. It is a statement about the absence of a discipline, an entire way of thinking about scarcity, policy and human behaviour, from the intellectual life of a region that has spent three decades arguing, almost entirely without data, about its own economic condition. The scale of the gap becomes clearer against the regions own institutional record. The University of Kashmirs own doctoral award lists show that in some recent years, the entire university, across every subject combined, produced very few PhDs in economics annually. This number is dwarfed by subjects such as history or sociology. This says how little institutional weight economics has carried here, even within its own flagship university. A place that debates unemployment, horticulture distress, tourism collapse and fiscal dependence almost daily has trained almost no one to study any of it with rigour. Among the handful of names that do exist, one sits well above the rest. Dr Haseeb Drabu is, without any competition, the closest thing this region has produced to a public economist in the full sense of the term. He is a man who has treated economics as a way of reading the world rather than a credential to be filed away. His career moved through banking, journalism, and eventually the finance ministry of the erstwhile state, and at each stage he argued with the fluency of someone who thinks about fiscal architecture as naturally as others think about politics. As Finance Minister, and earlier as Chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir Bank, he brought an economists vocabulary, built on data and structural reasoning, into rooms long governed by administrative habit. But Dr Drabu did not emerge from a tradition of Kashmiri economic scholarship. He became the tradition itself, and a discipline that depends on one mans trajectory to justify its existence has not yet become a discipline at all. It would be convenient to place the entire blame on the state, and there is genuine substance to that charge. Decades of shutdowns, curfews and communication blackouts have made the sustained, uninterrupted work that research careers require extraordinarily difficult to sustain here. No government since 1947 has established a functioning regional economic research institution in Jammu and Kashmir, nor built a reliable body of local economic data around which scholars could build careers. There has been little institutional appetite, at any level of government, for independent economic critique of its own policy. These are real failures of governance and deserve to be named without softening. But governance failure explains only part of the picture, and stopping there lets the rest of us off too easily. Our educational institutions have taught economics largely as definitions to be reproduced in an examination hall rather as a discipline of genuine inquiry. Kashmir University has economics departments, but failed to create the ecosystem that places like the Delhi School of Economics built decades ago; connecting students to grants and internships, a pipeline that produces people who think about the economy for a living. A student finishing post-graduation in economics from Kashmir today has few such avenues left. The honest advice for such a student is to leave, and hope the region eventually calls them back, as it did to Dr. Drabu. Families here have made their own choices too, and those choices deserve honest scrutiny. For at least two generations, a capable Kashmiri students path has run through medicine, engineering, or the civil services, professions that offered visible respectability and security in a place where instability has been constant. Economics, pursued as a serious vocation rather than a fallback subject, simply did not register as a legitimate ambition in most households. Parents were not being unreasonable; they were responding rationally to genuine insecurity. But the accumulated effect of thousands of such decisions was a generation of capable minds who might have shaped this regions economy, and instead administered or treated an economy they were never trained to understand. Society reinforced the same hierarchy. The doctor one visits and the officer whose signature one needs earn visible, immediate respect. The economists contribution is often unwelcome and rarely rewarded with the same standing, in a society preoccupied with more urgent concerns. That is understandable after decades of hardship, but not a costless response. A society that fails to train people to think seriously about its own economy ends up outsourcing that thinking. So the question this region owes an honest answer to itself is : three decades into our economic crisis that has worsened the economic landscape of our state almost beyond recovery and yet our state has miserably failed to raise a single institution capable of imparting training to its people in the field of economics. This unreasonable silence has exposed the vulnerabilities of our system, which alludes to the fact that the government appears to be complicit in the collapse of our economic structure. So in a run up to build an economic citadel, this state demands an institutional infrastructure of international repute which will likely pave way for our economic revival. Malik Daniyal is an economics honours (research) graduate from Delhi University.
The Battle of Optics and Substance
Diplomacy has a body language of its own, which is seen through two distinct lenses: instant optics that capture the mood of the day, and an enduring aspect debated in the days and weeks that follow. The latter is more profound because it offers a deeper understanding of the strategic alignment behind the clasping of hands or walking in lockstep during high-stakes global events watched closely by the world through multiple prisms. This paradox represents the new dynamic of the emerging world order. Of all the places in the country, Kashmir was watching this more closely than other states and Union Territories, where the focus was primarily on trade, export, and import. Jammu and Kashmir, apart from this focus, was particularly attuned to the course of India-China talks and the direction they would take. Kashmir views these relations in several contextsincluding border defense. Although Ladakh has been geographically and politically separated from it, the psychological and geopolitical impact remains. Many Kashmiri students are studying in China. People were equally focused on how Iran made its presence felt at the summit and the kind of reception it received. Iran stood out, of course, because of the ongoing conflicts in which it is engaged with America, Israel, and the Gulf states. Jhelum continues to define Kashmirs understanding of the world view. The BRICS summit in their own country was closer to their heart and it kept on watching from its tributaries Lidder in Pahalgam to the point it falls into Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in Uri. Third, people wondered whether the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, 2025, would figure in the declaration and in what form. They have suffered a lot and want the international community to realize and recognize their pain, and to hold the perpetrators of the Pahalgam and all other terror attacks accountable. They have made their position clear and want the global community to see and believe them as people standing firmly against terrorism and its backers. The 18th BRICS summit concluded on Sunday with powerful world leadersincluding the Chinese and Russian presidents, and more remarkably, the magnetic presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. It sent multiple messages to the West, particularly the US, showing that BRICS possesses the diplomatic prowess and appeal once wielded exclusively by the world superpower. Diplomacy is the art of guarding and driving national interests without succumbing to hubris. An as usual lengthy BRICS declaration gains meaning only when viewed through the bilateral and multilateral talks that world leaders held both before and behind the cameras. They suggested they were keen to foster a new world order and say goodbye to the disruptions that tampered with peace and security. Who can understand this better than the people of Jammu and Kashmir, whose territory was referenced in the declaration adopted unanimously at the summit? The declaration, read against the backdrop of summit events, has been interpreted in many ways. However, I believe there are four big takeaways. First, apart from what think tanks and diplomats have analyzed or will analyze in the days to come. One thing is clear: although the Western world watched the event very closely, its capitals and media deliberately chose not to acknowledge it as an important event of the Global South. This should spur the grouping and its member countries not to judge the success or failure of such events through a Western prism. It also calls for world-class, credible media organizations in member countries. Unfortunately, these nations have not been able to create that kind of influence and in-depth analysis. Through media and think tanks. The think tanks are weighed down by their self-drawn red lines. Second, it is paramount to understand how Indias futuristic visionagainst the backdrop of all that has been achieved in recent yearsfits into the overall growth and progress of the grouping. Prime Minister NarendraModis clarion call to the leaders was; Let us transform BRICS ambition into action and our collective strength into global solutions. This mantra is universal and represents the best way forward for a world seeking to emerge from the conflicts disrupting its geography and psychology. Third, let us be honest in acknowledging that the most star-studded meeting was between the Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister NarendraModi. It had to be, given the status of the two countries and their leaders. They are not only the most populous nations, but also two Asian giants capable of reshaping the new world order. This leads to the premise that both countries must settle their differences to give real meaning to mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest. PM Modis three mutuals mantra can form the basis for preventing differences from escalating into disputes. President Xis messaging was equally loud, clear, and reflective of the two countries roles as peace-builders in the service of humanity. He noted the growing bilateral cooperation and trade hitting new highs, while admitting: This situation has not come easily and needs to be cherished. We should draw on each others strengths, support each other, help each other succeed, and develop together. He also outlined tasks for Beijing and New Delhi, stating: In the face of the changing and turbulent international landscape, the worlds two most populous countries and important members of the Global South shoulder important responsibilities. Both sides should keep in mind the future of humanity and the well-being of the people, and work together to promote the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation, so as to contribute more positive energy to promoting world peace, stability, development, and prosperity. All of this will be possible only when the boundary disputes between the two countries are resolved in a spirit of mutual sensitivity, as PM Modi emphasized: Peace and tranquility in the border areas remain an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations. He made it incumbent upon both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues. The MEA statement noted: The two leaders expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question, proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples. Finally, Kashmiri leaders met with Iranian leaders, including the President and Foreign Minister. These optics offered a clear hint of what they likely discussed: a shared commitment to peace and opposition to aggression in all its forms and manifestations.
Three years ago, Srinagar stood proudly among the top four cities in the countrys clean-air rankings: a city whose name was, quite literally, synonymous with mountain air and pristine lakes. Today, in the 2026 edition of the SwachhVayuSarvekshan, it sits at 26th place among cities with populations over ten lakh, trailing even Delhi: a city that has become a byword for toxic winter smog. That is not a small slide. It is a fall that demands honest introspection. To be fair, officials have a point when they say this survey is not a direct measurement of air quality itself, but an assessment of the efforts cities make to control pollution: how well they manage road dust, vehicular emissions, construction waste, and above all, solid waste. The ranking methodology changed since 2023 but this explanation should not become an excuse. If anything, it should worry us more. A city that once excelled specifically in reducing its pollution load is now failing to keep pace with rivals when judged on effort and implementation. What should trouble citizens most is the trajectory, not just the current position. Falling from 4th to 26th in three years is not a plateau, it is a downward slope. If solid waste management remains inconsistent, if road dust mitigation stays patchy, and if the civic machinery continues to treat these survey rankings as a public-relations exercise rather than a diagnostic tool, Srinagar risks sliding further still. The city does not need to wait for smog to choke its skyline before treating this as urgent. Scientific waste processing, stricter construction-site dust controls, better public transport to ease vehicular load, and transparent, verifiable reporting are the basics. Srinagar earned its reputation for clean air once by being deliberate about protecting it. That same deliberateness, not defensive statistics, is what will be needed to reclaim it.
BRICS on Terrorism: India Wins the Argument, Pakistan Faces Growing Isolation
Diplomatic victories are not always announced with sanctions, censures or the naming of an adversary. Sometimes they are contained in a few carefully negotiated words that fundamentally alter the international narrative. The latest BRICS declaration on terrorism is one such moment for India. By unequivocally condemning the Pahalgam terrorist attack and adopting strong language against cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorist financing, safe havens and double standards in dealing with terrorism, BRICS has strengthened an argument India has been making before the world for decades: terrorism cannot be legitimised by political explanations, nor can countries selectively distinguish between terrorists according to their strategic convenience. Pakistan has not been expressly named. That fact should neither be concealed nor exaggerated. Yet the political significance of the declaration lies precisely in the terminology accepted by a diverse group of important nations. For India, the development represents an important diplomatic achievement. For Pakistan, it presents an increasingly uncomfortable question: how long can the international narrative surrounding cross-border terrorism remain separated from the infrastructure, organisations and ideological networks that India has repeatedly accused of operating from Pakistani territory? Pahalgam Changes the Diplomatic Conversation The brutal terrorist attack at Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, in which 26 people were killed, was not allowed to disappear into the long list of terrorist incidents suffered by India. India made it an international diplomatic issue. The BRICS declaration's condemnation of the attack in the strongest terms gives the tragedy an important multilateral dimension. More significantly, the condemnation comes alongside language dealing with cross-border terrorism, financing and safe havens. That combination matters. India has consistently maintained that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be viewed merely through the prism of a political dispute. Terrorists require weapons, training, finance, communications, recruitment networks and places from which to operate. Fighting terrorism therefore requires action not merely against the individual who pulls the trigger but against the entire ecosystem that enables him.That principle has now received significant endorsement within BRICS. China's Signature Changes the Equation The most interesting part of the development is not the position taken by countries traditionally sympathetic to India's concerns. It is China's participation in the consensus. China remains Pakistan's closest strategic partner. The China-Pakistan relationship is deep, institutional and unlikely to be fundamentally altered by one diplomatic declaration. But that is not the point. The point is that Beijing has joined a consensus which condemns the Pahalgam attack while simultaneously endorsing zero tolerance towards terrorism and opposition to cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorist financing and safe havens. China cannot reasonably be expected to abandon Pakistan. But Pakistan also cannot indefinitely assume that its strategic relationship with China will insulate it from every international consensus on terrorism. That is an important shift. It gives India diplomatic space to argue in future international forums that the principles accepted at BRICS must also be reflected when specific terrorist organisations, individuals, financing structures and support networks come under scrutiny. The real test of the declaration will therefore come after the summit. Pakistan's Narrative Space Is Shrinking It would be premature to claim that Pakistan has become internationally isolated. Pakistan maintains important relationships with China, Gulf countries, the United States and several other powers. What is increasingly becoming isolated, however, is a particular narrative surrounding terrorism. The international community has progressively become less receptive to distinctions between supposedly acceptable and unacceptable forms of terrorism. The proposition that violence against civilians can somehow acquire legitimacy because of a territorial, religious or political grievance is becoming harder to defend. This is where India's diplomatic campaign has made considerable progress. New Delhi's argument is simple: there cannot be good terrorists and bad terrorists. A terrorist cannot become acceptable merely because his target happens to serve somebody else's geopolitical interests. The BRICS rejection of double standards reinforces precisely this principle. Modi's Foreign Policy Pays Dividends The declaration also demonstrates the value of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's multidirectional foreign policy. India today engages simultaneously with countries that frequently disagree with one another. It participates in the Quad while remaining one of the principal members of BRICS. It maintains its historic relationship with Russia while building an increasingly consequential partnership with the United States. It has dramatically expanded its engagement with the Gulf countries while maintaining close relations with Israel. At the same time, despite big differences with China, India continues engaging Beijing wherever national interests require it. This strategic autonomy has occasionally been criticised as difficult to balance. But BRICS demonstrates its usefulness. India has managed to place its core security concerns before a grouping containing countries with dramatically different geopolitical interests and secure a meaningful consensus. That strengthens India's credibility as an independent global power rather than an appendage of any geopolitical bloc. What Comes Next? The diplomatic battle will now move from declarations to implementation. India is likely to invoke the BRICS language at the United Nations and other multilateral forums whenever questions involving terrorist financing, safe havens or designation of terrorist individuals and organisations arise. The second consequence could be greater pressure upon Pakistan to demonstrate that action against terrorist organisations operating from its territory is genuine, irreversible and comprehensive. The thirdand perhaps most importanttest concerns China. If Beijing has endorsed zero tolerance and opposition to double standards at BRICS, India can legitimately expect these principles to be reflected when terrorism-related questions arise before international institutions. New Delhi should consistently remind the international community of this commitment. India should also push the debate beyond condemnation of individual attacks. Terrorism cannot be defeated merely by issuing statements after innocent people have been murdered. The infrastructure preceding the attack has to be dismantled. Follow the money. Identify the recruiters. Expose the ideological ecosystem. Destroy safe havens. Punish those who provide logistical support. And ensure that states cannot evade responsibility when terrorist infrastructure is allowed to operate from their territory. That should constitute the next stage of India's diplomatic campaign. A Battle India Is Gradually Winning For decades, India frequently found itself explaining terrorism to a world that viewed violence in Jammu and Kashmir primarily through the lens of an India-Pakistan dispute. That international discourse has changed considerably. The world today understands terrorism differently. September 11 changed the United States. Terror attacks changed Europe. ISIS demonstrated the global reach of extremist ideology. Countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East have themselves suffered devastating terrorism. India's warnings therefore resonate differently today. The BRICS declaration should be understood against this larger transformation. Pakistan has not been formally condemned. It has not been named. Nor should India manufacture claims beyond what the declaration actually says. India does not need to. The language itself tells the story. When a major international grouping containing China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa, Iran, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia and India condemns the Pahalgam terrorist attack while simultaneously speaking of cross-border movement of terrorists, financing, safe havens, zero tolerance and rejection of double standards, the diplomatic direction is unmistakable. The message from New Delhi is clear: terrorism cannot have a justification, terrorists cannot have privileged sanctuaries, and those who enable terrorism cannot indefinitely escape international scrutiny. India's challenge now is to convert this diplomatic consensus into sustained international action. If it succeeds, the BRICS declaration may eventually be remembered as more than carefully drafted diplomatic language. It could mark another decisive stage in India's decades-long effort to change the world's understanding of cross-border terrorism. Pakistan may not have been named in New Delhi. But the space available for the old arguments is getting smaller. And sometimes in diplomacy, isolation begins not when a country is named, but when the world stops accepting its narrative. (The Authors are spokespersons of BJP and can be reached at: srps7737@gmail.com )
Prime Minister Modi Visits Piyush Goyals Residence for Ganesh Chaturthi Blessings
On Ganesh Chaturthi, PM Modi visited Piyush Goyals home in New Delhi, offering prayers and seeking blessings for prosperity. Prime Minister Modi Visits Piyush Goyals Residence for Ganesh Chaturthi Blessings
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