Cauvery water plea rejected by Supreme Court
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking 70.91 TMC of Cauvery water from Tamil Nadus share for Karnataka, saying that allowing organisations to separately litigate inter-State disputes could lead to endless proceedings. The writ petition was filed by the Cauvery River Protection Committee, which challenged aspects of the existing water-sharing 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 .
Election Commissioners flagged issues but poll body unanimous on SIR decisions: Officials
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) lection Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had flagged multiple issues, including deletion of names, in various states during the voter roll cleanup but the poll body was unanimous in its decisions related to the pan-India Special Intensive Revision of voters list, officials said on Wednesday. The officials made the remarks in the wake of a media report that the two Election Commissioners had objected to the Election Commissions steps 14 times in 10 months amid the SIR. Responding to queries, the officials said the two commissioners had flagged decisions related to deletion of
Delhi High Court has rejected the CBI's petition against the bail granted to Chitra Ramkrishna. The court dismissed the challenge to the trial court's December 22, 2022 order. The case involves allegations of illegal phone-tapping by NSE officials in collaboration with iSec Services Pvt Ltd. Ramkrishna's bail remains valid until a detailed order is issued by the court.
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Delhi's iconic Shastri, Krishi Bhawans to make way for new Kartavya Bhawan blocks by September-end
The decades-old Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan in Lutyens' Delhi are set to make way for new government office complexes under the Central Vista redevelopment project, with the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) directing that...
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Women's Safety Concerns Mount In Delhi After Aastha Kunj Park Rape
AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj has criticised the Delhi government's handling of women's safety after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park, leading Lady Shri Ram College to shift classes online. Bharadwaj questioned the BJP government's achievements in ensuring safety and highlighted daily crimes against women, while also alleging harassment of opposition leaders.
ED searches against entities involved in IBC process for Kolkata company
About 16-17 premises in Kolkata, Delhi, and Bengaluru linked to McNally Bharat Engineering Company and related entities are being covered
Delhi Police Apprehend Two Vehicle Thieves, Recover Stolen Motorcycle
Police in New Delhi arrested two motorcycle thieves during a routine patrol, recovering a stolen Hero Splendor bike in the process. Delhi Police Apprehend Two Vehicle Thieves, Recover Stolen Motorcycle
Delhi University Announces Internship Opportunity At Japanese Company, Earn Up To Rs 60,000
Internship Opportunity: Participants will be given a stipend of Rs 10,000 to Rs 60,000 per month along with incentives based on their performance.
Congress firmly supports meaningful constitutional safeguards in Ladakh: Kharge
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the party stood firmly with the demand of the people of Ladakh for meaningful constitutional safeguards, including the Sixth Schedule, to protect Ladakhs land, employment, fragile environment, culture and identity. He also demanded that the judicial probe into the deaths of four people during statehood protests must ensure accountability and bring out the truth. On September 24, 2025, police in Leh shot and killed four people during violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh. In a post on X, Kharge said that a year ago, four
The Delhi government is establishing 110 collection centers for the disposal of damaged idols and religious items. These centers will facilitate eco-friendly practices during the Ganesh festival celebrations, promoting cleanliness in public spaces and water bodies. In addition, 81 artificial immersion ponds will be created across all districts for Ganesh Visarjan. Devotees are encouraged to use these designated sites and to avoid polluting natural water bodies.
Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism before the world believes Islamabad would do what it says, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. During his bi-weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was asked how New Delhi viewed
UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society: Congress
New Delhi, Sep 23: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that for the Modi government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform but an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, as well as a tool for stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation. The opposition party's assertion comes after former Bombay High Court judge Justice R C Chavan resigned from the Maharashtra government's panel to prepare a draft for implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), citing serious reservations over its decision to restrict public feedback on crucial social issues to a Yes/No format. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the resignation of a former high court judge from the Maharashtra government's committee to draft a UCC for the state raises larger questions, apart from his several concerns on the functioning of this committee. Posting his statement on X, Ramesh said, A retired High Court judge has shown courage to resign from a committee set up by the Maharashtra government to prepare a uniform civil code for the state. Here is our statement on the non-uniform 'Uniform' Civil Codes (UCC) the HM is trying to bulldoze through in every state. Did the Constituent Assembly ever imagine a situation in which every state would enact its own separate version of a UCC? The answer is a resounding no, Ramesh said. Did the architects of our Constitution led by Dr B.R. Ambedkar ever conceive states competing with one another to have different UCCs according to the political machinations and calculations of one political party, he asked. Again, the answer is a resounding no, Ramesh added. He pointed out that on June 17, 2016, the Modi government referred the question of the UCC to the 21st Law Commission of India for detailed examination. After extensive research, the Commission published its Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law on August 31, 2018. Its conclusion appearing in paragraph 1.15 on page 7 of the Consultation Paper was clear: 'The formulation of a Uniform Civil Code is neither necessary nor desirable at this stage'. Instead it recommended addressing nor discrimination within individual family laws while preserving India's legal and cultural diversity, Ramesh said. The Modi government has chosen to disregard the findings of the very Commission it tasked with examining the issue because the facts, as usual, did not align with its political agenda, the Congress leader said. Over the last three years, one BJP-ruled State after another bulldozed through its own version of a UCC, Ramesh said. The UCC came into effect in Uttarakhand from January 27, 2025. Subsequently the Gujarat Assembly passed the UCC Bill on March 24, 2026, the Assam Assembly on May 27, 2026 and the Madhya Pradesh Assembly on July 21, 2026, he pointed out. Ramesh said these State-level UCCs, never envisaged in the Constitution, are not uniform. They contain different provisions, different penalties, different procedures and significant exemptions. Contrary to claims, the Uttarakhand UCC, the only one in force, continues with a number of patriarchal traditions and is creating many problems for perfectly law-abiding residents of the state, Ramesh argued. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has made a typically bombastic announcement that a UCC will be implemented in all NDA-ruled States before the 2029 Lok Sabha election, he said. Evidently other NDA parties have lost their voices and are being silenced by the BJP, the Congress general secretary said. For the Modi Government, the UCC is not an instrument of considered legal reform to be implemented after the widest possible consultations and public debate and with the broadest possible consensus. It is, in reality, an instrument of division, disruption and diversion, a tool for harassment and intimidation, stoking prejudices and keeping society in a state of permanent polarisation, Ramesh said. Later, asked about the statement, he said, The UCC bulldozer is to permanently polarise society. In a letter to the panel chairperson Justice Ranjana Desai (retd), former Bombay High Court judge Chavan criticised the committee's approach, stating that reducing complex societal questions, such as delayed marriages, perversions, infertility, and rising matrimonial disputes, to binary options undermined the primary purpose of consensus-building. The former judge said he had misunderstood that the committee aimed to gather views of the people of Maharashtra and to generate a consensus to remedy the issues of late marriages, infertility, unstable marriages, time-consuming dispute resolution mechanism and so on. Now that the misunderstanding is removed, I realise that the aim is to just provide an opportunity to people who may care, to share their responses, in a 'yes or no' format to the questions posed so that analysis of data becomes easy, the letter said. In July, the state government set up a seven-member committee headed by retired Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Desai to draft a framework for implementing the UCC, which seeks to establish equal laws across religions on issues about marriage, divorce, and property. Justice Chavan, a former high court judge, resigned from the panel on September 19. The Congress' statement also comes days after Shah said the BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states will introduce UCC before 2029. The next Lok Sabha polls are scheduled for 2029.
Indraprastha Gas Limited has rolled out an automated vehicle verification system at ten Delhi retail outlets, using cameras and artificial intelligence to check CNG cylinder hydro-test certificates before vehicles are allowed to refuel, as part of an ongoing safety enforcement drive.
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar attended the 72nd National Film Awards with wife and actor Yami Gautam, as their 2024 film Article 370 emerged as one of the major winners at the ceremony. The film won Best Feature Film, while Yami was honoured with Best Actress for her performance. Article 370 also won Best Music Direction for Shashwat Sachdev. However, when Aditya Dhar was asked about his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar during a red carpet interaction, the filmmaker kept the focus firmly on the film being celebrated that evening. Aditya Dhar says, Today, it is all about Article 370 During the interaction, Aditya Dhar was asked about making what was described as one of the biggest films in the Indian film industry. While the question referred to Dhurandhar, Dhar pointed out that the occasion was about Article 370 and its National Award recognition. We are here for Article 370, we will discuss Dhurandhar hopefully if we come next year also. But, today, it is all about Article 370, he said. The comment comes as Dhurandhar continues to remain a major talking point around Dhars upcoming work. Since the current National Film Awards recognise films from the 2024 eligibility cycle, Dhurandhar is not part of this years awards. The film could be considered for a future edition, subject to the applicable eligibility rules. Watch | We will discuss Dhurandhar if we come next year also, but today it's about Article 370: Dhurandhar Maker Aditya Dhar at Ektanagar in Gujarat for National Film Awards with his Actress Wife Yami Gautam pic.twitter.com/AxsgUcaMBV DeshGujarat (@DeshGujarat) September 22, 2026 Yami Gautam Dhar calls National Award the biggest validation For Yami Gautam, the evening marked a major milestone as she received her first National Film Award for her performance in Article 370. Speaking about the honour, the actor said, It feels great. We were just discussing, this is the biggest validation for any artist. I think it is the highest honour presented to you by your country. I don't think I will be able to express right now. I am smiling, but from inside I am feeling like an energy of a newcomer for whom everything is so big, everything is so new and special, Yami said. The actor's win came alongside Article 370 being named Best Feature Film and Shashwat Sachdev receiving the award for Best Music Direction. Article 370s National Film Awards recognition Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, Article 370 was among the films recognised at the 72nd National Film Awards. The ceremony was held on September 22, 2026, in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, Gujarat. It marked the first time the National Film Awards ceremony was held outside Delhi. Also Read:Aditya Dhar teases wife Yami Gautam over Nayyi Navelli poster; says, So this is what i married into
Woman stalked, harassed by bike-borne men, pushed off scooty
A 21-year-old woman in South Delhi was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men on a motorcycle, who then rammed their bike into her scooty, causing serious injuries. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, which occurred near Panchsheel Park metro station.
The FIR has since been registered under the appropriate sections of law, police said, adding that efforts were continuing to verify the allegations and establish the complete sequence of events
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Slight Relief from Heat Expected in NCR, But Air Pollution Poses Risks for Respiratory Patients
New Delhi anticipates slight cooling but faces rising air pollution, posing health risks for respiratory patients in the NCR region. Slight Relief from Heat Expected in NCR, But Air Pollution Poses Risks for Respiratory Patients
AIIMS Delhi has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 2 vacancies, including Project Research Scientist I and Junior Research Fellow posts. The online application process is open until 05 October 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official AIIMS Delhi website.
FEI threatens suspension of EFI over elections delay
New Delhi, Sep 22: The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has threatened to suspend the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), citing a breach of good governance principles over the failure to finalise a new constitution and hold fresh elections despite a Delhi High Court directive. In a letter to the EFI, the international governing body said []
Match-fixing claims hit DPL: DDCA assures investigation
New Delhi, Sep 22: The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Tuesday addressed recent reports alleging irregularities involving certain players and a franchise associated with the Delhi Premier League (DPL), following a sting operation by a media outlet that featured former Ranji player Rachit Bhatia making strong match-fixing claims. The DDCA said the allegations []
Stabbed 16 times: 15-year-old killed in Delhi, brother claims repeated attacks, threats
Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College for Women cancelled its regular classes on Tuesday and shifted classes online for Wednesday after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in the national capital. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of students and people living or studying in the area. Lady Shri Ram College is located around 2 kilometres from the spot where the alleged incident took place.Following the incident, the college administration decided to cancel regular classes and move Wednesday's academic activities online.
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Midnight bulldozer action at mosque in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area sparks uproar | Video
Civic authorities conducted a demolition drive in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh area late Tuesday night as part of an anti-encroachment drive. The midnight bulldozer action was carried out as part of a road-widening project on Max...
College Student Allegedly Chased, Harassed By 2 Men On Bike In Delhi, Pushed Off Scooty
The 21-year-old woman, a design student, alleged that the incident took place near Panchsheel Park metro station in Hauz Khas area when she was returning home.
DPL fixing: Former CSK player Bedi flags 'corrupt approach' to ACU
Young keeper-batter Vansh Bedi, who had played one T20 match for Delhi in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, allegedly received a corrupt approach during the recent Delhi Premier League (DPL) and promptly reported the matter to league's Anti-Corruption Unit. The 23-year-old dashing batter-keeper, who also had a brief stint with the IPL side Chennai Super Kings in 2025 before being replaced by Urvil Patel due to injury, was a part of the Central Delhi team during the 2026 edition of DPL. Recently a sting operation by Tehelka exposed a little known Nagaland pacer Rachit Bhatia making tall claims about fixing matches in IPL and state leagues, including spot-fixing and taking bribes from parents to get their kids into age-group teams. On Tuesday, it was noted that a corrupt approach was made to Bedi but he was smart enough to follow the anti-corruption protocols. However, Bedi in his Instagram handle clarified that he didn't receive any approach from Bhatia. I categorically state that
PM Modi Chintan Shivir: Two-day Cabinet meeting begins Wednesday in Delhi
According to government sources, the Chintan Shivir will broadly focus on taking stock of work already underway, planning the governments next steps and identifying reforms and priorities linked to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047
Delhi News | Delhi Rape Horror: LSR Shifts Classes Online Over Student Safety Concerns
Lady Shri Ram College has shifted all offline classes online for the day following the alleged gang rape of a minor near the college. The college said the decision was taken keeping student safety in mind. The move comes as Delhi steps up security, with the Lieutenant Governor ordering women police personnel to patrol vulnerable areas including universities, metro stations and traffic locations.
Palestine Embassy questions liberation of Haifa narrative, calls for historical scrutiny
The Embassy of the State of Palestine to India has questioned the description of the 1918 Battle of Haifa as the liberation of Haifa, saying that Indian soldiers who participated in the battle were serving under British command as part of an imperial military campaign that resulted in the occupation of Palestine. In a five-page position paper titled Rewriting of IndiaPalestine history: The battle of Haifa: liberation or occupation?, the Palestinian Embassy said the terminology surrounding the battle required careful and scholarly reflection and argued that the event should be understood within the historical context of British military occupation of Palestine. The Embassy said Palestine, including Haifa, was under Ottoman rule before 1918 and that British forces defeated the Ottoman Empire during the First World War, bringing Palestine under British occupation. Indian soldiers participated in the campaign as part of the British Indian Army, under British command. It argued that describing them retrospectively as having liberated Haifa risked attributing to India a sovereign military decision that the country did not possess in 1918, when it was still under British rule. The paper pointed to contemporary British terminology, saying military and parliamentary records referred to the operations in Palestine using terms such as capture, take, fall and conquer. It also noted that following the British military campaign, Palestine was administered under the Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (OETA) until its replacement by a civil administration in July 1920. The Embassy also cited Indias own historical records, including the 2014 publication Indian War Memorials Around the World, saying it does not describe the event as the liberation of Haifa. According to the paper, the publication records that the fortified town of Haifa fell to a cavalry charge by the Jodhpur Lancers and that the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade broke through and took the town. It also referred to the Teen Murti Memorial in New Delhi, stating that the memorial was established during British colonial rule to commemorate Indian soldiers who served and died during the First World War, and was not originally intended to commemorate relations between India and Israel. The Embassy said the memorial refers to Palestine and some of its cities among the places associated with the military campaigns in which Indian soldiers served. The paper further cited official Indian records to state that 491 Indian soldiers are recorded at Ramleh War Cemetery, 109 at the Gaza and Deir el Balah War Cemeteries and 47 at the Haifa Indian Cemetery, besides soldiers commemorated at other cemeteries and memorials across historical Palestine. The Embassy questioned why Haifa had become the centre of a commemorative narrative when Indian soldiers had fought across a much wider region, including the Suez Canal, Gaza, Jerusalem, the Jordan Valley, Damascus and Aleppo. It also said the first formal Israeli public ceremony commemorating the Indian soldiers was held in 2010, nearly a century after the battle. The paper argued that Britain, rather than India, was the principal military power behind the campaign, as it financed, armed and commanded the operation. It questioned why the liberation of Haifa narrative centred on Indian soldiers while Britains role was not similarly emphasised. The Embassy also stressed that the soldiers described as Indian soldiers served in the British Indian Army and came from different regions, communities and religions across British India, whose geographical and political boundaries differed from those of the present-day Republic of India. The position paper placed the soldiers participation within the wider history of British colonial rule, noting that Indian troops were deployed in military campaigns far from their homeland. It also referred to the Rowlatt Act and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, arguing that the broader record of British rule should be considered when interpreting the role of Indian soldiers in the First World War. The Embassy cited Mahatma Gandhis opposition to the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine at the expense of its indigenous population, including his statement that Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English. It further pointed out that India voted against UN Resolution 181 in 1947, which proposed partition and allocated Haifa to the proposed Jewish state, and questioned how the 1918 battle could subsequently be presented as a foundation for India-Israel historical ties. The Embassy said describing the 1918 occupation of Haifa as a liberation raises serious questions and concerns in Palestine. It maintained that Haifa should be recognised as a Palestinian city at the time and that the battle took place in the context of the British military occupation of Palestine. At the same time, the Embassy said its position was expressed with full respect for the sacrifice and memory of Indian soldiers and for Indias sovereign right to commemorate its history and fallen soldiers. It called for historical remembrance of the Battle of Haifa to remain grounded in accuracy, balance and respect for the historical experiences of all concerned, while emphasising that the document represented the Palestinian Embassys perspective and was intended to contribute to discussion on the historical and legal questions surrounding the battle.
Ai+ launches Nova 2 Power 5G with 7,000mAh battery
Ai+ Smartphone has launched the Nova 2 Power 5G, the latest addition to its Nova 2 series, combining a dual-tone design with a 7,000mAh battery and 5G connectivity. A statement issued here said that the smartphone made its debut at a fashion show in New Delhi, where it was showcased alongside contemporary athleisure designs by Just Billi by Rashmi Chhabra. The company said the launch was aimed at positioning the device at the intersection of technology, fashion and personal expression. The Nova 2 Power features a 6.75-inch HD+ punch-hole IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 processor. It comes with 6GB+128GB and 8GB+128GB memory configurations, with storage expandable through microSD. For photography, the device features a 48MP AI primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 13MP front camera. The smartphone packs a 7,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It also carries an IP65 rating and supports dual 5G SIM, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4. The Nova 2 Power is available in Blue Gold Fusion and Blue Fusion colour variants, with additional colours listed by the company including Ocean Green, Deep Purple and Midnight Black. Madhav Sheth, CEO of NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, said the smartphone was designed to combine expressive design with performance and endurance. The Nova 2 Power 5G will be available on Flipkart from September 24, with prices starting at Rs 15,999, including bank offers.
The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi issued clarifications about the Draft Electoral Roll prepared for 2026. Notices are being sent to voters where discrepancies or links cannot be verified. Voters can respond by submitting required documents to Electoral Registration Officers or Assistant Officers. A Special Camp to maximize voter enrollment is planned for September 27 and other camps for marginalized groups are also scheduled.
Delhi's Lady Shri Ram Shifts Classes Online After Rape-Encounter Near College
A minor girl was allegedly raped by three men inside the Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir on Monday evening.
Pak Must Act on Cross-Border Terrorism Before World Believes Its Claims: MEA
New Delhi previously dismissed Pakistan's PKR 70 lakh bounty announcement regarding Azhar as an insincere gesture, demanding tangible actions against the terrorist leader
Remembering valour of Indian soldiers
Every 23rd September, while the worlds attention turns elsewhere, the Indian Army pauses to honour a battle fought over a century ago on distant shores. Haifa Day commemorates one of the last great cavalry charges in military history and one of Indias most overlooked contributions to world history. In the autumn of 1918, as World War I raged across Europe and the Middle East, the Mediterranean port of Haifa stood as a strategic prize. Controlled by the Ottoman Empire, it served as a crucial supply hub for Turkish and German forces retreating northward through Palestine. For British General Edmund Allenby, capturing Haifa was not merely about territory but about severing enemy supply lines and securing dominance of Allied Powers over the Mediterranean coast. The task fell to an unlikely force, the 15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade composed largely of soldiers from three Indian princely states namely Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad. On the morning of 23rd September 1918, the Mysore Lancers attacked Haifa from the north while the Jodhpur Lancers advanced between Mount Carmel and the Kishon River. Despite facing entrenched Ottoman machine-gun positions and artillery fire, the Indian cavalrymen charged forward with lances and swords. In an age when warfare was rapidly mechanizing, this was a throwback to another era, horse-mounted warriors storming modern defences. The Jodhpur Lancers alone captured approximately 1,350 Ottoman and German prisoners. Haifa fell within hours. The nearby port of Acre followed soon after. Around 44 Indian soldiers paid the ultimate price and their names now inscribed at the Haifa War Cemetery.Major Dalpat Singh Shekhawat lost his life in the battle and was posthumously remembered as the Hero of Haifa for his gallantry and leadership during the Battle of Haifa. Here lies the paradox, while Israeli history textbooks now teach schoolchildren about the Indian soldiers who liberated Haifa, most Indians have never heard of this battle. The Teen Murti Memorial in New Delhi erected in 1922 to honour these soldiers, stands relatively obscure compared to monuments commemorating later wars. This amnesia reflects a broader pattern in how India remembers its military history. The contributions of Indian soldiers in World War I where over 1.3 million served, with more than 74,000 killed, remain unacknowledged in popular consciousness. Haifa is merely one chapter in a much larger untold story. Today, the 61st Cavalry Regiment which was formed after Independence by merging the Jodhpur and Mysore Lancers retains Haifa as a battle honour. Every September, ceremonies are held both in India and at the Haifa War Cemetery, where Indian diplomats and Israeli officials gather to pay tribute. In recent years, the Haifa municipality has worked to ensure that Indian soldiers contributions are included in school curricula and public memory. As Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav noted at one such ceremony, It is being corrected in our history books that Indian soldiers played a significant role in the liberation of our city. In an era when India seeks to strengthen its global partnerships and assert its historical contributions to world affairs, Haifa Day offers more than ceremonial value. It represents a bridge between civilizations, a reminder of Indian valour and a lesson in historical memory. Nations that remember their heroes inspire future generations. By commemorating Haifa Day more prominently, India can instill pride in young Indians about their ancestors global contributions. As we mark another Haifa Day, it is time to move beyond token ceremonies. Schools should include the Battle of Haifa in history curricula. Media should tell these stories more widely. The government could consider elevating Haifa Day commemorations to greater national prominence. The soldiers of Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad did not fight for fame, they fought for duty. But their descendants owe them more than silence. We owe them remembrance. On 23rd September, as wreaths are laid and bugles sound at Teen Murti and Haifa, let us resolve to ensure that this forgotten chapter of Indian history finds its rightful place in our national story. Dr Arun Manhas, Director Industries & Commerce, Jammu
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No Yamuna Immersion: Delhi Lists 81 Artificial Ponds For Ganesh Visarjan
The arrangements follow fresh directions issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on September 9, barring idol immersion in the Yamuna and other water bodies except at locations identified by local authorities.
Jammu to be developed as year-round tourist destination: CM
Srinagar, Sep 22: The Tourism Department has drawn up a comprehensive plan to develop and promote tourism in Jammu Division, targeting its positioning as a year-round destination nationally and internationally through diversification across pilgrimage, heritage, adventure, eco, nature, rural, cultural, wellness and leisure tourism, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday. Replying to a starred question by BJP MLA Yudhvir Sethi of Jammu East, the Chief Minister, who holds the tourism portfolio, said the department is pursuing developmental interventions and sustained promotion to diversify Jammu's tourism product. Major destinations taken up for development include Suchetgarh, Shiv Khori, Sudhmahadev, Patnitop, Basholi, Bhaderwah/Gatha, Mansar, Baradari, Kesari Hills and Behra/Qasab, with a separate list of new and emerging destinations enclosed as Annexure-A to decongest existing tourist centres. On promotion, CM Omar said 110 events and festivals were facilitated or attended between April 2025 and March 2026, and 43 more between April and August 2026153 in all over 17 monthsbacked by district-wise publicity material and digital campaigns on Facebook, Instagram and X. He said the department represented Jammu's tourism at national platforms including GITB Jaipur, TTF Ahmedabad, IATO Convention Puri, ITM Jaipur, IITE Madurai, SATTE-2026 New Delhi and ITM Dehradun, and internationally at IFTM Top Resa Paris, World Travel Market London and ITB Singapore. On the tourism circuit connecting religious, heritage and natural sites, the Chief Minister said five pilgrimage circuits were sanctioned under the Capex Plan 2020-21: Mansar (Phase-1) at Rs 981.48 lakh, Shiv Khori at Rs 313.91 lakh, Uttervehni at Rs 850.33 lakh, Purmandal at Rs 981.57 lakh, and Sukrala at Rs 391.65 lakh, together about Rs 35.19 crore. Omar said 29 works are currently ongoing under these circuits at an approved cost of Rs 514.38 lakh, and that their completion is expected to generate local employment through homestays, tourist guides and related services. On funding, CM Omar said Jammu Division's tourism allocation rose from Rs 5,649.80 lakh in 2023-24 to Rs 6,115.08 lakh in 2024-25 and Rs 6,285.43 lakh in 2025-26, with project-wise details enclosed as Annexure-B. For Jammu East constituency specifically, allocation was Rs 212 lakh in 2023-24, rose to Rs 227.67 lakh in 2024-25, then fell to Rs 141.27 lakh in 2025-26.
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Asian Games 2026: Wrestler Deepak may travel to Japan after favourable court order
Delhi High Court on September 23, 2026 directed relevant authorities, including the Government, to consider Deepaks name and give permissible relief as per existing policy within three days
SC questions cremation of missing Delhi realtor's body
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi and Gurugram police to explain why the body of missing Delhi realtor Yuvraj Singh Manchanda was cremated without identification and why details were not uploaded to the CCTNS portal. This directive comes after Manchanda's family alleged they were not informed about the recovery of his body, which was found in Gurugram and cremated before they were notified. The court also referenced its earlier directives on prompt FIR registration for missing persons, highlighting concerns about human trafficking and the need for an all-India police grid.
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Nutrition: Its More Than What We Put on Our Plate
PRIYANKA G BANSAL | APARNA MUKHREE What did you eat today? It is one of the most ordinary questions we ask. We ask it at the dinner table, over a phone call, or simply to keep a conversation going. Yet those four words carry a question that matters to every one of us: are we giving our bodies what they need to grow, function and stay healthy? Nutrition shapes how a child grows, how an adolescent develops, how a woman experiences pregnancy, how an adult stays healthy and how an older person stays active. In that sense, nutrition is not just about food. It runs through the story of our health at every stage of life. That is why Poshan Maah, observed every September, is more than a yearly reminder to eat healthy. It is a moment to pause and ask a bigger question: as India's food habits and health needs change, are our nutrition choices keeping up? India's nutrition story is changing, and it is growing more complex. Undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain serious concerns, even as overweight, obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. In effect, we are dealing with too little, too much and, at times, simply the wrong mix, all at once. A picture like this calls for an equally broad response. Government programmes and public health initiatives are increasingly addressing the many sides of health. Their work ranges from screening and early detection of NCDs such as obesity and hypertension to promoting healthier food choices, cutting down on excess oil and encouraging physical activity. Initiatives such as the Eat Right India Movement and Khelo India carry a simple but powerful message: prevention is not just about avoiding disease; it is about building healthier lives. From evidence to action At the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), nutrition has long been a core area of work. Through its network of institutes and research grants, ICMR works across the full journey: understanding nutrition problems and what drives them, generating and bringing together evidence, testing interventions in real-world settings, and translating findings into policies and programmes. This work covers long-standing challenges such as anaemia and childhood undernutrition, as well as newer frontiers such as the gut microbiome, nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and emerging technologies for assessing nutrition and personalising approaches to health. The emphasis is increasingly on turning evidence into solutions. This means developing and evaluating food- and behaviour-based approaches that are scientifically sound, affordable, acceptable and practical in everyday life. Research is also looking beyond the health sector, at how agriculture, food systems and dietary choices can work together to improve nutrition and help prevent NCDs. The rainbow on the plate At the heart of all this is a simple idea: diet diversity matters. A healthy plate need not be complicated. Think of it as a rainbowdifferent colours, different foods and, importantly, different nutrients. Vegetables and fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and millets, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk or other protein sources all have a place. The goal is not to create a perfect plate at every meal, but to build a diverse diet across the day. The rainbow plate is more than a colourful picture. It carries a practical lesson: no single food can provide everything our body needs. India already has an extraordinary variety of grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and traditional foods across regions. We do not always need to search for the next superfood; sometimes, we simply need to rediscover the diversity already present in our own food traditions. At the same time, nutrition is rarely about putting foods into neat boxes of good and bad. Portion, frequency, preparation, nutrient composition and the overall dietary pattern all matter. A traditional food is not automatically healthy simply because it is traditional, just as a packaged food is not automatically unhealthy merely because it is packaged. The bigger picture is what matters: the diet as a whole. The nutrition transition is visible There is another change that is increasingly hard to ignore. The rise in overweight and obesity illustrates why Indias nutrition agenda has to address both deficiency and excess. Data from successive rounds of the National Family Health Survey show a steady increase in the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among both women and men. Note: Overweight/obesity is defined as BMI 25 kg/m. Figures are for adults aged 1549 years. Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3, 200506; NFHS-4, 201516; NFHS-5, 201921; NFHS-6, 202324). The next phase of nutrition research will need to be more integratedand more closely connected to real life. We need a better understanding of changing dietary patterns, vulnerable groups and the drivers of unhealthy diets. We need to know what works, for whom, where and at what scale. Stronger links between agriculture, food systems, nutrition and health, better use of technology and data, and greater attention to preventing diet-related NCDs will be central to this next phase. Most importantly, we need to move beyond simply describing nutrition problems. The real opportunity is to anticipate them, prevent them and develop solutions that people can actually use in everyday life. Because ultimately, nutrition is not about following a perfect diet. It is about the thousands of ordinary choices we make, meal after meal. What is on our plate today is also a little bit of the health we are building for tomorrow. Perhaps that is the simplest way to understand Poshannot just adding years to life, but adding health to those years. (The authors are Scientist E, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi and Scientist F, Head, Division of RCN and Clinical Trials Unit, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi, respectively. Courtesy: PIB
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The month of September has a mixed bag of fortunes in the historical context for the erstwhile state of J&K. This month had ominous consequences for it when the plans for the final stages of annexing this largest princely state neared their completion in Pakistan in 1947; and also because September had the good fortune of witnessing the birth of its protector 131 years back on 23 September 1895. On 23 September 2026, J&K will remember Maharaja Hari Singh on his 131st birth anniversary. The largest congregation of his supporters will be on Tawi Bridge on the river Tawi in Jammu. The YRS ( Yuva Rajput Sabha) of Jammu will take out the usual procession around the city in its traditional attire, with their headgear robed in Saffron pagri. A surfeit of garlands, speeches, commemorations and familiar references will be made with regard to the instrument of accession .But perhaps the most meaningful tribute to the last Dogra Maharaja would be to ask a more uncomfortable questionWhat did Maharaja Hari Singh understand about governance that we seem to have forgotten? He was a Maharaja, born into privilege and trained to rule. Yet his enduring legacy lies not in the palace he occupied, but in the idea that power carries an obligation. For the Maharaja, the state was not merely an instrument of power or authority, but a responsibility towards his subjects who had reposed unflinching faith and trust in his governance. And judged by that principle, the Maharaja was far more than the monarch described in conventional political narratives. Having inherited a complex , geographically vast and socially diverse state ,Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit Baltisthan and the frontier regions were not merely territories on a map. They were stamps bearing cartographic, linguistic and demographic imprints & challenges which to this day have been a Gordians knot for India to unknot. Representing a jigsaw puzzle consisting of diverse communities, languages, faiths, cultures, religions and political aspirations, J&K posed and still poses one of the biggest challenges, as mentioned above, for all of these facets to fall in one place in order to call itself a meaningful part of this sub-continent of ours. Governing such a state more than a century ago required something more than royal authority. It demanded bounden duty with little leeway for any slip-up in governance. His reign witnessed reforms in education, administration, social practices and governance. He was one of the first few Maharajas of princely India to have started primary education and acted against child marriage, a scourge that still rears its head from time to time in present-day India. Having opened the doors of his states temples to the downtrodden and to those who had for centuries been excluded from the abode of the Gods, the Maharaja took the battle straight into the domain of dogmatic and Hindu hardliners who were not too pleased with the rulers actions. He, being one of the most progressive rulers of princely India, introduced a constitutional framework in 1939, defining the relationship between the ruler, executive, legislature and the judiciary. This concept, being the keel of any democratic dispensation, was very deftly handled by the Maharaja, unlike his contemporaries during the British rule. The above-mentioned gestures were not mere one-off moves of the Maharaja, but revealed something more important about his understanding of kingship; i.e. tradition did not necessarily mean stagnation. A ruler could remain rooted in civilisational values while embracing modern institutions. This is where the idea of Raj Dharma became relevant and personified in the Maharajas persona. Raj Dharma , in its deepest sense, does not mean religious rule. It means the dharma of the rulerthe obligation to protect, administer fairly, uphold order and work for the welfare of the people. The ruler may possess power, but he does not possess the people, the most important component that drives his power. That distinction is crucial. For the simple reason that Hari Singhs life also demonstrated the stark reality ---history is rarely black and white. He was not a flawless democrat cum ruler despite his stated intent of being one. And his state was certainly not a modern liberal democracy. Political participation remained restricted, and his administration faced serious criticism and political opposition. The agitation of the 1930s, the Glancy Commission and the growing political movement in Kashmir reflected deep tensions within his rule. To romanticise him would therefore be as intellectually dishonest as to demonise him. But to oppose his reforms and his conception of responsibility would be equally wrong. The real tragedy is that Maharajas legacy has too often been reduced to one date---26 October 1947. The instrument of accession was undoubtedly a defining decision that was again mired in controversy by the detractors of the ruler. In fact, the seminal book Integration of Indian States on such matters, penned by none other than the then states secretary cum legal advisor to Lord Mountbatten VP Menon, has very categorically recorded that the Maharaja had, in July 1947, only approached the power centres at Delhi with the merger proposal of J&K with the dominion of India; should such a situation arise. But was kept on the tenterhooks for reasons best known to the leaders of that time. And perhaps that is precisely where we need to rediscover him. His dilemma in 1947 was not simply about choosing between two dominions. He was confronted with the survival of his state, the security of his subjects, and the collapse of an old political order. Whatever criticisms may be levelled against him and his political calculations, the final decision had consequences that continue to shape the Indian subcontinent even today. In ancient Indian political thought, the rulers legitimacy was inseparable from the welfare of the people. The famous ideal of Raja Praja Hitaya the ruler working for the welfare of his subjects was not supposed to be poetry for inscriptions. It was a standard against which power was to be judged. Maharaja Hari Singhs life offers precisely such a standard. Which Indian Maharaja, after the transfer of power in 1947, had to leave his own home state merely after 2 years to be banished to Mumbai on the exhortations of the then HM Sardar Patel, Nehru and Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah; only to let his former state to be governed as per the wishes of the former trio? Not even one, except for the ruler of J&K. After 131 years since his birth, perhaps the most befitting tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh is not to praise him more loudly, but to govern more responsibly. If Raj Dharma was expected of Maharaja, why should less be expected of those who govern in the name of the people? (The Author is a retired army officer and a regular scribe of Rising Kashmir. He can be approached on his email: slalotra4729@gmail.com)
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