Delhi CM launches solar portal for citizens to register for rooftop solar scheme
Delhi court extends judicial custody of six accused in Satya Niketan building collapse case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday extended the judicial custody of six accused, including building owners son Mahesh Gupta, his parents, PG operators Sudhanshu and Shubham Tyagi, and labour contractor Sanoj, by 14 days in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse case that claimed seven lives. The accused were produced before the Patiala House Court after their earlier judicial custody expired. The court extended their judicial custody for another 14 days as the investigation into the circumstances leading to the collapse continues. The five-storey building, known as Hostel Daze, was being operated as a boys paying guest accommodation in South Delhis Satya Niketan area, near Delhi Universitys South Campus. It collapsed at around 1.30 p.m. on September 6, leaving seven people dead. Delhi Police arrested building owner Urmila, 75, her 81-year-old retired husband Hariram, and their 52-year-old son Mahesh Gupta in connection with the case. During questioning, Mahesh told investigators he used to manage the building's maintenance on behalf of his parents. The property was leased to PG operators Shubham Tyagi and Sudhanshu in August 2025, after which they operated it as a paying guest accommodation under the name Hostel Daze. Meanwhile, Delhi Police arrested labour contractor Sanoj, who was overseeing repair work in the basement, in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. According to the police, initial questioning of Sanoj revealed that repair work was underway in the basement, where waste had been accumulating during the rainy season for the past eight to 10 days. The police said the ground floor was also being repaired for a commercial extension. The police have been examining the role of the property owners, PG operators, and people involved in the building's repair and construction work. The collapse has also led to action by civic authorities, with several MCD officials suspended in connection with the incident. The Delhi High Court is separately hearing petitions concerning the safety of PG accommodations in the national capital following the tragedy.
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Air Chief Marshal meets school children at Sarsawa Air Base
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh interacted with school children at Air Force Station Sarsawa on Monday during an official visit. The Indian Air Force described the meeting as a candid interaction marked by curiosity, smiles and light-hearted exchanges. The engagement took place on the sidelines of the Air Chiefs visit to the operational base in Uttar Pradesh. Students from local schools and those associated with the station had the opportunity to meet the senior-most officer of the Indian Air Force in an informal setting. Photographs shared by the IAF on its X handle showed the Air Chief listening to questions from the children and sharing moments of laughter. Such interactions are part of the Air Forces outreach efforts to inspire the younger generation. By engaging directly with students, the force seeks to acquaint them with values of discipline, service and national pride. The Chief of the Air Staff's presence gave the children a rare opportunity to interact with the leadership of one of the countrys key defence services. Air Force Station Sarsawa, located in Saharanpur district, is an important operational base. Visits by senior leadership usually include reviews of operational readiness, infrastructure and personnel welfare. The interaction with school children was organised alongside the official programme, reflecting the forces emphasis on connecting with communities around its bases. The IAF post highlighted the meeting's cheerful, inquisitive atmosphere. Children appeared enthusiastic, asking questions and engaging freely with the Air Chief. Informal conversation underscored the accessible nature of the interaction. For the Air Force, engagements of this kind serve a dual purpose: they give young students a first-hand look at the service and its leadership, while also inspiring potential future aspirants. The interaction at Sarsawa adds to a series of outreach activities undertaken by the Air Chief during his visits across the country, reaffirming the IAFs commitment to engaging with the next generation.
A Delhi court has overturned a magistrate's decision regarding electoral roll allegations. The court found the original order lacked proper legal consideration and was flawed. It directed the magistrate to re-examine the complaint and hear all parties involved. The case concerns allegations of Sonia Gandhi's name appearing on the electoral roll prematurely. The matter has been sent back for a fresh, reasoned order by the magistrate.
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Manoj Bajpayee moves Delhi High Court to protect personality rights from AI misuse
In a notable legal move, actor Manoj Bajpayee has turned to the Delhi High Court to safeguard his identity. He claims his image and voice have been used without permission, particularly through AI technologies. The court raised issues regarding jurisdiction; however, Bajpayee's legal team referenced defendants based in Delhi. This petition mirrors the growing trend of public figures seeking similar protections due to concerns over unauthorized endorsements and AI-generated content.
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Congress launches Goy Rakkhon Yatra to protect Goas identity
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Monday alleged that Goa faces an existential threat under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, claiming the states land, environment, heritage and identity are under severe pressure. In a post on X, Venugopal alleged that over the last decade, nearly one crore square metres of land have been taken from Goans and handed over to big builders and industrialists close to the ruling party. He described the situation as a wholesale auction of every inch of Goan land. The Congress leader further claimed that Goa is witnessing an unprecedented rise in crime, violence, rapes and everyday corruption under the current regime. Ordinary Goans, he said, are facing the dual burden of unemployment and high inflation, while the BJP resorts to political manoeuvres and alleged unconstitutional means to retain power. Venugopal said the people of Goa are fed up and see the present moment as critical to the state's survival. To counter these challenges, the Congress is launching the Goy Rakkhon Yatra (Protect Goa Yatra) from Tuesday, September 22. He appealed to all sections of society to support the peoples movement aimed at safeguarding Goa from what he termed the ills that have befallen the state under the BJP government. The Congress is projecting the Yatra as a campaign to protect Goas unique identity, natural resources and cultural heritage. Party leaders have indicated that the march will highlight issues of land acquisition, environmental degradation, rising crime and the economic difficulties faced by common citizens. Venugopals statement comes amid ongoing political contestation in the coastal state, where the Congress has been seeking to rebuild its base. The party has accused the ruling dispensation of prioritising the interests of large builders and industrialists at the cost of local communities. With the Goy Rakkhon Yatra set to begin on September 22, the Congress aims to mobilise public opinion and present the campaign as a collective effort to defend Goas future. Party workers and supporters have been asked to participate actively and strengthen the movement across the state. The development marks a fresh political initiative by the Congress in Goa, focusing on issues of land, environment and governance as it seeks to challenge the BJPs dominance in the state.
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Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail to Hotel Owner in Malviya Nagar Fire Case
The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to Lovkesh Bajaj, accused in the Malviya Nagar hotel fire, on medical grounds. Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail to Hotel Owner in Malviya Nagar Fire Case
Kartik Aaryan visits Statue of Unity, enjoys thepla ahead of 72nd National Award ceremony at Kevadia
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is set to be honoured with the National Award for Best actor, has landed in Gujarat for the ceremony. On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos from Kevadia, Gujarat. In the pictures, the actor can be seen next to the Statue Of Unity. One of the pictures also shows his meal spread of thepla and other local delicacies. He wrote in the caption, A legacy larger than life #StatueOfUnity. He also commented, Thepla was good. His followers lauded the actor for his achievement. One user wrote, Sooooooooooo Excited About U Receiving Ur National Award. Another user wrote, Sattu back in town. A 3rd user wrote, I'm happy when you happy, it's simple. Meanwhile, the actor will be honoured with the National Award for Best Actor for his work in the sports biopic Chandu Champion in which he essayed the role of a Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. Kartik shared the National Award for Best actor with Malayalam cinema legend, Mammootty, who will be feted for his work in Bramayugam. The 72nd National Film Awards, presented by the National Film Development Corporation of India, were announced on 18 July 2026 in a press conference to honour the best of Indian cinema in 2024. There were 400 entries in the feature film category, 161 in non-feature films, 38 books, and 24 critics submissions. The political action-thriller Article 370 was awarded Best Feature Film and the dystopian science-fiction Kalki 2898 AD was awarded Best Popular Feature Film. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 22 in Kevadia, Gujarat with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours. Veteran actor Anant Nag will receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This edition marks a significant move beyond Delhi.
Walk-In Interview for Senior Resident Positions at PMMMH Hospital in New Delhi
PMMMH Hospital in New Delhi is hiring senior residents across various specialties with interviews on September 24. Walk-In Interview for Senior Resident Positions at PMMMH Hospital in New Delhi
Delhi court extends judicial custody of Satya Niketan building owners and contractor till October 5
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Delhi Police Swiftly Aids Senior Citizen Victim of Digital Arrest Fraud
Delhi Polices IFSO unit quickly helped a senior citizen targeted by digital arrest fraud, recovering significant funds and providing support. Delhi Police Swiftly Aids Senior Citizen Victim of Digital Arrest Fraud
EAM Jaishankar launches lightning round of diplomacy meeting France FM
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar launched his lightning diplomacy rounds on Monday, meeting France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on the eve of the high-level meeting set to begin Tuesday. Our regular meetings and telecons [teleconferences] enable us to maintain the momentum of our Special Global Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X after their meeting. Regional and global issues, specifically the Ukraine and Gulf crisis, were discussed [and] also exchanged views on multilateral issues, including the reform of the UN Security Council, he said. The EAM followed that up by meeting Ecuador's Foreign Minister Roberto Kury, where they discussed strengthening our economic ties, including in energy and pharmaceuticals, mobility, training of personnel, development partnership and cooperation in multilateral fora, including the UN, he said on X. As influential middle powers in a transforming geopolitical scenario, France and India elevated their relationship to a Special Global Strategic Partnership, making it one of New Delhi's closest diplomatic tie-ups, during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to India in February for the AI Impact Summit. A joint statement by Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it would guide bilateral cooperation in the coming decades, building on their defence tie-ups and prospects in joint energy development. In its continuing outreach to the Global South, India has strengthened ties with Ecuador, nestled on South America's Pacific Coast, with vast oil reserves, and also a member of the non-aligned movement. Technology and pharmaceuticals figure prominently in the relations between New Delhi and Quito. India has trained 223 Ecuadorian professionals over the last five years, and the Centre of Excellence in Information Technology India set up at an Ecuadorian university has trained 813 others. Pharmaceuticals have been a major export to Ecuador.
BWF World Jr C'ships 2026: Asian U17 medallist Tanvi Patri and Shaina Manimuthu lead Indian squad
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India will look to build on its team bronze and individual silver from last year's edition in Guwahati when a strong 18-member squad, led by newly crowned Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, continental silver medallist Shaina Manimuthu and India Junior International Grand Prix winner Dev Ruparelia, competes at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. The contingent was selected following selection trials held at the National Centre of Excellence in Guwahati from September 18 to 21, in accordance with the guidelines established by the Badminton Association of India's (BAI) Junior Selection Committee. The team event for the Suhandinata Cup runs from October 5 to 10. Fifth-seeded India, the bronze medallist from the last edition, has been drawn in Group D1 alongside Peru and Brazil. To qualify for the quarterfinals, India must top Group D1 and then win a playoff tie against the winner of Group D2, which features ninth seeds Indonesia, Macau China, and Senegal. Commenting on the squad, BAI General Secretary Sanjay Mishra said,India has a strong chance of delivering another impressive performance. Our junior players are carrying good momentum from the U17 Asian Championships, where the team reached the final. We waited for the medal-winning players to return before completing the selection trials to ensure everyone had a fair opportunity. Our boys and girls have worked extremely hard, and I am confident they can build on Indias podium finishes in Guwahati last year. As per the BWF Council decision for 2026, the Suhandinata Cup will be played under the new 3x55 relay scoring system, while the individual events for the Eye Level Cups, scheduled from October 11 to 17, will be conducted under the 3x15 scoring system. To prepare for the championships, the squad will undergo a dedicated World Junior Camp at the National Centre of Excellence, Guwahati from September 25 to October 2. The girls' singles challenge will be led by Patri and Manimuthu, alongside Parul Choudhary and Tanvi Reddy Andluri. In boys' singles, Ruparelia is joined by Nishchal Chand, Jagsher Singh Khangurra, and Akhil Reddy Bobba. In girls' doubles, Aanya Bisht and Angel Punera, who were part of the Indian squad that won a historic team medal last year, feature alongside Diya Bheemaiah B. and Baruni Parshwal. The boys' doubles pairs feature Aathish Sreenivas P.V. with Yogansh Singh, and Pavan Suresh with Punith Suresh. Divyansh Agrawal and Varna Prabhuanand, together with Yogansh Singh and Aanya Bisht, form the mixed doubles lineup. Indian Squad for BWF World Junior Championships 2026: Boys' Singles: Nishchal Chand, Dev Ruparelia, Jagsher Singh Khangurra, Akhil Reddy Bobba Girls' Singles: Parul Choudhary, Tanvi Reddy Andluri, Shaina Manimuthu, Tanvi Patri Boys' Doubles: Aathish Sreenivas P.V. / Yogansh Singh, Pavan Suresh / Punith Suresh Girls' Doubles: Aanya Bisht / Angel Punera, Diya Bheemaiah B. / Baruni Parshwal Mixed Doubles: Divyansh Agrawal / Varna Prabhuanand, Yogansh Singh / Aanya Bisht
Delhi SIR: Bibek Debroys name appears in draft roll despite his death in 2024
Several prominent names, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, BJP veteran L.K. Advani and Election Commissioner Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, have been flagged for notices in Delhis draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision.
Bimal Jalan, ex-IAF chief NAK Browne receive notices over Delhi SIR discrepancies
Notices have been issued to prominent Delhi voters regarding electoral roll discrepancies. Former RBI governor Bimal Jalan and ex-IAF chief NAK Browne are among those notified. These notices are part of an ongoing exercise covering over 97 lakh registered voters. The electoral authorities are examining submitted documents for verification purposes. Final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 4.
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SIR: Delhi CEO clarifies rules after AAP raises questions over enrolment of cabinet ministers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer on Monday countered questions raised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) about the enrolment of GNCTD cabinet ministers at places other than their ordinary residence. The CEO said that as per the ECIs instructions, All names of members of the Judiciary, public representatives, holders of declared offices and personalities from fields of arts, culture, journalism, sports, and public services earlier flagged in the electoral database have been included in the draft Electoral Rolls, so that necessary documents can also be collected during the period of Claims and Objections. It is also informed that as per Section 20 (1B) of the Representation of the People Act 1950, A member of Parliament or of the Legislature of a State shall not during the term of his office cease to be ordinarily resident in the constituency in the electoral roll of which he is registered as an elector at the time of his election as such member, by reason of his absence from that constituency in connection with his duties as such member, said the CEO in a statement. The CEO added that it is also informed that as per Section 20 (4) of the Representation of the People Act 1950, Any person holding any office in India declared by the President in consultation with the Election Commission to be an office to which the provisions of this sub-section apply, shall be deemed to be ordinarily resident on any date in the constituency in which, but for the holding of any such office he would have been ordinarily resident on that date. The offices that have been declared by the President by Notification No. S.O. 959, dated the April 18, 1960 include: The President of India; Vice-President of India; Governors of States; Cabinet Ministers of the Union or of any State; Deputy Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission; Ministers of State of the Union or of any State; Deputy Ministers of the Union or any State; Speaker of the House of the People or of any State Legislative Assembly; Chairman of any State Legislative Council; Lieutenant Governors of Union territories; Deputy Speaker of the House of the People or of any State Legislative Assembly; Deputy Chairman of the Council of States or of any State Legislative Council and the Parliamentary Secretaries of the Union or of any State. Earlier, the AAP questioned the ongoing SIR process after the party's National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, went missing from the Delhi electoral rolls. Delhi AAP Unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj questioned how the former three-time CM and his family members could fail to be mapped by the Election Commission. The notice to the AAP National Convenor, he said, had raised serious questions over the voter-mapping exercise and the Election Commissions role in giving legal cover to the SIR process. Meanwhile, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday directed the partys teams overseeing the SIR exercise and all BLAs to provide legal assistance to all those who have received notices from the Election Office, while also helping them fill Form 6 to get their votes newly registered or renewed. The Delhi BJP President welcomed the clarification issued by the Election Office, stating that the voter list published recently is not the final list and that people can get their names newly registered as voters until October. These names will be included in the final voter list to be published in November. The Delhi BJP President said that all Delhi residents who do not have a voter registration anywhere else in the country can provide details of their own or their family members voter registration from 2002, wherever they were residing in the country, and get their names registered in Delhi by filling Form 6. Malhotra said the only thing we need to ensure is that every citizen can have their name registered on the voter list in only one place in the country.
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Schools in West Bengal and Assam will be closed on September 22 for Karam Puja as per state government holiday notifications.
India, Uganda reaffirm mutual appreciation for bilateral partnership
Digital Desk | Kampala, Sep 21 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Uganda, Upendra Singh Rawat, on Monday called on Ugandan President Museveni, reaffirming mutual appreciation for bilateral partnership, the High Commission of India in Uganda said. High Commissioner Upendra Singh Rawat paid a farewell courtesy call to HE President Museveni of Uganda, reaffirming mutual appreciation for the India-Uganda bilateral partnership. Recent milestones include Vice President Jessica Alupo's BRICS Summit participation and the National Forensic Sciences University's Jinja Campus convocation, the High Commission stated on X. On September 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and called for closer bilateral engagement to champion the voice of the Global South. They emphasised the need to enhance cooperation in key priority areas through technology partnerships, capacity building, knowledge sharing, investment facilitation, and private-sector collaboration between the two countries. They also underlined that the development partnership between India and Uganda is a source of strength for both countries. Prime Minister reaffirmed Indias support to Ugandas Vision 2040 for a transformed and prosperous Uganda. They also emphasised that close people-to-people ties continue to provide solidity to the partnership, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The two leaders called for closer bilateral engagement to champion the voice of the Global South. Prime Minister thanked the Vice President for her participation in the Summit, it added. PM Modi recalled his visit to Uganda in 2018, calling it memorable , and noted that the Kampala Principles continue to guide Indias engagement with Africa. Delighted to meet Vice President Jessica Alupo of Uganda on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Recalled my memorable visit to Uganda in 2018 and the Kampala Principles that continue to guide Indias engagement with Africa. We discussed ways to deepen cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, digital technologies and capacity building. India and Uganda will keep working closely to advance bilateral ties and ensure a stronger voice for the Global South, PM Modi stated on X.
MOSPI releases publication on data, methodologies for compiling new GDP series
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday released a consolidated publication detailing the data sources, methodologies, and compilation practices adopted in Indias new series of National Accounts Statistics with base year 2022-23. A key theme of the publication is the modernisation of estimation methodologies for the corporate, financial, government, and household sectors. In respect of the Non-Financial Private Corporate (NFPC) sector, the report highlights the detailed use of corporate filings, LLP records, and enhanced company-level information to improve industry classification, measurement of economic activity, and allocation of output across multiple business segments. The framework follows the release of the new national accounts series with the 202223 base year in February 2026. The series was subsequently updated on August 31 to incorporate changes arising from the release of the revised Producer Price Index (PPI) and Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in June. The MoSPI has followed the recommendation of expert committees on the inclusion of new and improved data sources for strengthening the compilation of National Accounts estimates. It has also held detailed consultations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on various aspects of the base year revision of GDP. Besides, it has incorporated UN-recommended methodologies, the statement said. The data coverage for the financial sector has been substantially expanded. For the General government sector, the changes expanded to institutional coverage, refinement of the treatment of pension payments, and incorporation of the value of housing facilities provided to employees. In the household sector, after evaluating several alternative methodologies, direct estimation from two surveys of MoSPI, namely, the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) and the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), has been adopted. The report further features significant improvements in expenditure-side estimates and quarterly GDP compilation. Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) has adopted the Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose (COICOP) 2018 classification framework of the UN, supported by more detailed consumption data and administrative sources. Compilation methodologies for industries, such as construction, agriculture, livestock, forestry and services, have also undergone revision to ensure greater consistency in the estimation of economic activity to reflect recent economic realities and improved data availability. For Quarterly National Accounts, the report underlines replacement of the existing benchmarking method with the Proportional Denton approach, increased use of Goods & Services Tax (GST) and other administrative data. Overall, the report lays the methodological foundation for a more robust, transparent, and data-driven national accounting framework that better captures the evolving structure of the Indian economy. The report also includes the methodology for compilation of Supply Use Tables (SUT) and guidelines for Regional Accounts. The publication brings together the recommendations made in the reports of expert committees already available in the public domain and presents, in a consolidated and comprehensive manner, the statistical framework and processes followed in compiling major macroeconomic aggregates in the New Series of National Accounts Statistics. These include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), National Income, Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE), Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) and Savings. The publication is expected to serve as a comprehensive reference document for policymakers, researchers, analysts, academics and other users of National Accounts Statistics for promoting a better understanding of the National Accounts compilation framework, the MoSPI statement added.
Delhis Pink Saheli Smart Card will be mandatory for free DTC and Cluster bus travel from 1 October. Eligible women and transgender residents aged 5+ can apply using Aadhaar and a linked mobile number. Here's how to get the card, its cost, and its validity.
Delhi govt to bear 75% of project's cost under its new heritage scheme
The ceiling of maximum assistance fixed at Rs 2 crore per project in a financial year can be enhanced on the recommendation of a committee where a monument requires higher expenditure
Ktaka: NIA court sentences IS terrorist to 6 years imprisonment
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) A Special Court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sentenced Huzair Farhan Baig alias Huzair to six years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and imposed a fine of Rs 58,000 in connection with a terror conspiracy case linked to the proscribed terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS), the agency said on Monday. The case, relating to an IS module operating in Karnatakas Shivamogga district, was initially registered by the Karnataka Police on September 19, 2022. The NIA subsequently took over the investigation and re-registered the case on November 15, 2022. According to the NIA, the investigation revealed an IS module operating clandestinely in Thirthahalli town of Shivamogga district. The accused were allegedly mentored and guided by an online handler using the name Colonel, later identified as Mohammed Shaheed Faisal, an absconding accused in several NIA terror cases. The agency alleged that Faisal was radicalising and recruiting youths to propagate IS ideology and further terrorist activities in India. Investigations revealed that Baig was radicalised and recruited by co-accused Maaz Muneer Ahmed and Syed Yasin. On Ahmeds instructions, Baig arranged a hideout in Bengaluru for terrorist activities. The NIA further said Baig received funds in the form of cryptocurrency in accounts belonging to his friends. The cryptocurrency was converted into fiat currency and used to make payments related to the hideout. Ahmed arranged the funds through the online handler. The NIA said it has filed four chargesheets against 12 accused persons in the case so far. Three of the accused have already been convicted and sentenced to six years of rigorous imprisonment along with fines. The agency added that it continues to trace and identify the whereabouts of Mohammed Shaheed Faisal, the online handler who allegedly planned and conspired to establish the module involved in the case.
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SIR notices: Congress asks ECI to address voters
New Delhi Calling the SIR process a Method of Disenfranchising Indians, the Congress said on Monday that the ECI must The post SIR notices: Congress asks ECI to address voters concerns over risk of name deletion appeared first on Bilkul Online .
Hindu Sena calls for revocation of Hamid Ansari
New Delhi: Right-wing nationalist organisation Hindu Sena has called for the revocation of the Padma Shri awarded to former Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari over his recent remarks. In a letter addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday, September 21, Hindu Sena founder and national president Vishnu Gupta said the matter was of 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 .
businesslines 8th Changemaker Awards ready for kick-off
Honouring heroes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give away the awards at an event in New Delhi September 22
Apparel Group betting big on Ben Sherman as strategic growth driver
As part of the initial store rollout, the company has opened stores in Surat , Indore, Greater Noida West, Lucknow, Thane, Delhi, Bengaluru and Dehradun
Money Trail From Rs 67 Lakh Fraud Leads Police To 'Digital Arrest' Victim
The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations Unit (IFSO) of Delhi Police was investigating a digital arrest fraud reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal, in which Rs 67,30,300 was allegedly defrauded from a victim on 20 September.
Delhi Police Seizes Rs 5 Crore Drugs, 19 Arrested
Delhi Police conducted a 96-hour special operation in west Delhi, arresting 19 individuals, including six foreign nationals, and recovering narcotics valued at approximately Rs 5 crore. The operation targeted organised drug supply chains, leading to 17 cases registered under the NDPS Act and the seizure of various illicit substances.
Frankenstein monster: Congress targets poll body over SIR notices to 33 lakh Delhi voters
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) office stated system-generated notices were being issued to voters with discrepancies to correct their data in ECINET
Delhi court sets aside ACJM order refusing probe in Sonia Gandhi's pre-citizenship electoral entry
New Delhi, Sep 21: A Delhi court on Monday set aside a magistrate's order refusing to probe the allegation that Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's name was included in the electoral roll three years before acquiring Indian citizenship in 1983. Special Judge Vishal Gogne was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial court's order on a complaint filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association of the Rouse Avenue courts. Pronouncing substantive portions of the order orally, the judge said, An order of the court must maintain fidelity towards the law, and not flirt with facts. This court finds itself unravelling the impugned order rendered by the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) on this yardstick. The judge said Tripathi's complaint was that Sonia Gandhi's name was unlawfully entered in the electoral roll of New Delhi Parliamentary Constituency in 1980, whereas she attained Indian citizenship only in 1983, and although the name was deleted in 1982, it was re-entered in 1983. It alleged that even this re-entry was prior to the acquisition of citizenship by her on April 30, 1983, the judge noted. He said the magistrate's order dismissed the complaint, saying that it was based on bald assertions, unaccompanied by essential particulars of cheating and forgery, and based on a photocopy of the photocopy of the uncertified electoral roll in 1980. The sanctity of the electoral roll is an article of faith for every citizen in a parliamentary democracy. The mightiest in the land may only be a voter or citizen at par with others less powerful, the judge said. Any allegation of tampering with the electoral rolls, fraudulent inclusion of the name of a voter, inclusion of the name of a non-citizen, and possible use of false declarations or documents merits a reasoned order to determine whether allegations relating to cheating and forgery have been disclosed, he said. He said the ACJM's order recorded no discussion on the sequence in which Sonia Gandhi's name was included, deleted, and again included in the electoral roll in 1980, 1982 and 1983 respectively. Rather than finding whether these allegations constituted a cognisable offence, the impugned order simply branded the complaint as lacking essential particulars, the judge said, adding that the extract of the electoral roll was casually dismissed as being a photocopy of the photocopy of the alleged extract of the uncertified roll of 1980. He said, The limited prayer before the ACJM was to consider the extract of the electoral roll and other allegations as being adequate, or otherwise to direct investigation for the allegedly fraudulent entry of the name of Sonia Gandhi. In effect, it is a non-speaking order on the question of disclosure of a cognisable offence, the judge said. The order suffers from a manifest error in law on account of non-compliance with Section 175(3) of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), inter alia, not hearing the submissions of the concerned police officer and non-calling of a status report from the concerned police station, the judge said. Section 175(3) empowers a magistrate to order police investigation into a cognisable offence. The judge said the magistrate failed to consider the twin options permissible in law: one, directing the registration of an FIR; two, the conduct of proceedings under Section 223 of the BNSS (which governs the magistrate examining the complainant and witnesses after taking cognisance of an offence). Regarding the issue of citizenship, the judge said the ACJM had only to decide whether the allegations disclosed a cognisable offence and whether it called for a police investigation. However, he conflated this with the jurisdiction of the Central government and digressed towards the issue of citizenship. The court said it was unable to fathom why the ACJM considered the Election Commission's powers to include or exclude persons from electoral rolls to be a bar on the police to prove fraudulent inclusion of names in electoral rolls or the use of false documents. The judge said the magisterial court did not perform its core function of discerning the disclosure of a cognisable offence. The court finds the four pillars of reasoning adopted in the impugned order to be perverse and improper, as well as an incorrect appreciation of law and allegations. In fact, the impugned order is liable to be set aside, the judge said. He remanded the matter back to the magisterial court to pass a speaking order in light of the specific requirements of 175(3) of the BNSS and directed fresh hearing of the complainant's arguments. The matter has been posted for further hearing on September 29.
Undertrial Inmate Killed In Rohini Jail, Family Blames Staff
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Govt to fast-track reforms for recycling sector: G Kishan Reddy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday assured the recycling industry that the government would examine its key demands and pursue necessary reforms on a fast-track basis as India seeks to build a robust critical mineral recycling ecosystem and advance its circular economy goals. Addressing the Material Recycling Association of India's (MRAI) National Seminar on India's Critical Mineral Recycling Ecosystem and Circular Economy, Reddy said the government is committed to promoting critical mineral recycling in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of self-reliance, sustainability and technological innovation. The minister's assurance came after industry representatives raised concerns over several policy issues, including the mandatory Pre-shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) framework for scrap imports, import duties on aluminium scrap and the need for reforms in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regime. The industry also sought recognition as a formal industry sector, arguing that such measures would improve access to finance, technology and government support. Reddy highlighted the growing importance of recycling in securing critical mineral supplies and reducing India's dependence on imports and primary mining. He said the government is preparing an incentive scheme for critical mineral recycling and has earmarked nearly Rs 34,000 crore for critical mineral development initiatives. He added that Centres of Excellence are being proposed through IITs and other technology institutions to support research and the development of advanced recovery and processing technologies. According to the minister, India has the potential to emerge as a major secondary source of critical minerals by recovering valuable materials from discarded products and industrial waste. Such an approach would not only enhance resource security but also reduce the environmental impact associated with conventional mining activities. Emphasising the need for coordinated action, Reddy called for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to building the recycling ecosystem, with employment generation, reverse logistics and domestic processing capabilities forming its key pillars. The recycling industry, meanwhile, used the platform to renew its demand for the abolition of the mandatory PSIC regime governing imports of ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap. MRAI argued that the current system has disrupted operations and increased costs, and proposed a technology-driven inspection framework based at Indian ports.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a de novo investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Karnataka, observing that the manner in which various investigating agencies handled the case shocks the very conscience of the court. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva set aside the Karnataka High Courts August 30, 2024 order dismissing the plea seeking reinvestigation and directed the state government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by a senior police officer. The apex court directed that the SIT comprise efficient investigators conversant with modern investigative technology and specifically barred officers who had been part of the earlier investigations by the Belthangady police, Karnataka CID, or the CBI from being associated with the fresh probe. The top court said the victim, a second-year pre-university student, was brutally raped and murdered in October 2012, while the person prosecuted for the crime, Santhosh Rao, was subsequently acquitted by the Sessions Court in 2023 for want of evidence connecting him with the offence. The person who was prosecuted was held to be incapable of committing the offence. Clearly the investigation has been conducted in a manner that causes injustice to the victim, the Justice Sanjay Kumar-led Bench said. It further observed that he possibility of the real culprit(s) manipulating the investigation cannot be ruled out and said that such lax and improper investigation gives premium to the Investigating Officers who failed to do their job correctly and diligently. The Supreme Court recorded that the victims father had consistently claimed that Santhosh Rao was innocent and had raised suspicion against three other persons. The case was initially investigated by the Belthangady police, later transferred to the Karnataka CID, and subsequently handed over to the CBI in 2013 following public outcry. However, the CBI filed a charge sheet against Santhosh Rao, concurring with the earlier investigations and giving a clean chit to the three persons suspected by the victims family. The Sessions Court acquitted Rao on June 16, 2023, holding that there was no evidence connecting him with the crime and that the prosecution had failed to prove the charges. In its judgment, the Supreme Court found several investigative lapses, including failure to secure CCTV footage, non-recovery of the victims umbrella, slippers and inner garments, and improper preservation of the vaginal swab, which rendered it unfit for DNA analysis. The apex court also observed that hair belonging to persons other than Rao had been found on a piece of the victims clothing. It referred to the evidence of the DNA expert that if suspected persons were identified, their blood samples could still be collected and compared with the hair found on the material. Material witnesses are available and the hair of other persons found and produced as Material Object No. 15 available and if suspected persons found, their blood sample could be collected and on its DNA examination, comparison can be made, the top court said. The Justice Sanjay Kumar-led Bench observed that the state government had, pursuant to an earlier order of the Supreme Court, located eight potential witnesses within three weeks and provided them protection. This raises questions on the inability of 3 investigative agencies to examine these leads when it was timely, it said. The Supreme Court reiterated that constitutional courts can direct a fresh or de novo investigation in exceptional circumstances where the investigation has not been conducted in a proper and objective manner. It relied on its earlier judgments holding that fair investigation is part of the constitutional guarantee under Article 21 and that courts can intervene where non-interference may result in failure of justice. In the present case, the bench said: Injustice to a person who was falsely charged can always be compensated, however injustice to the victim who was brutally raped and then murdered can never be compensated. Society would be failing in its duty if it does not provide justice to the victim of such a heinous crime by conducting a proper investigation and bringing the real culprits to book, it added. The Supreme Court directed that the fresh investigation be completed within three months and the police report filed before the competent court in accordance with law. At the same time, the top court clarified that Santhosh Rao, having already been tried and acquitted, is protected under Article 20(2) of the Constitution and Section 300 of the CrPC from being tried or prosecuted a second time and shall not be subjected to further investigation or prosecution. The apex court also made it clear that its observations should not be construed as expressing even a prima facie opinion on the role of any individual, including Mallik Jain, Deeraj Jain and Uday Jain, and directed the SIT to conduct the investigation independently and without being influenced by the observations on the merits of the case.
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Foreign Secy Misri, Japanese MPs discuss political and economic issues of shared interest
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with visiting Japanese Members of Parliament from the ruling-Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in New Delhi on Monday, with discussions held on political and economic issues of shared interest. The Japanese MPs delegation led by House of Representatives Member Taro Kono is on a visit to India as part of the Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) Distinguished Visitors Programme (DVP). The other three Japanese MPs in the delegation include Karen Makishima, Kenji Nakanishi, and Sako Yamamoto. Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, was also present at the meeting. I am pleased to have had the opportunity today to exchange views with the members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) parliamentary delegation to India, led by House of Representatives member Taro Kono, who is currently visiting India as part of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs' Distinguished Visitors Programme. In the meeting, we exchanged opinions on a wide range of issues in the political and economic fields of interest to both India and Japan, the Indian Embassy in Japan quoted Misri as saying while giving details about the meeting. Prior to travelling to New Delhi, Japanese lawmakers visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Bharat Electronics Limited in Bengaluru as part of the India-Japan visit programme. The Indian Embassy in Japan said on Sunday that this exchange reflects the depth of ongoing cooperation between the two nations and the possibilities for the future. This India-Japan Visit Program began in Bengaluru, where the members of parliament visited the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Bharat Electronics Limited, the Indian Embassy in Japan posted on X. India-Japan cooperation in the fields of AI, technology, space, defence, and startups is an important aspect of the special strategic global partnership between the two countries, and this exchange reflects the depth of ongoing cooperation and the possibilities for the future, it added. According to the Embassy, India-Japan visit programme aims to inform Japanese MPs about the latest developments in India, allow them to experience the local situation and provide opportunities for direct interaction with relevant stakeholders. As part of the India-Japan Visit Program, Japanese lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party, including Representative Taro Kono, Representative Karen Makishima, Representative Kenji Nakanishi, and Representative Sako Yamamoto, are visiting India this week. This program aims to inform members of parliament about the latest developments in India, allow them to experience the local situation firsthand, and provide opportunities for direct interaction with relevant stakeholders, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on X.
Prez Murmu to present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat tomorrow
Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar, Sept 21 (IANS) The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat on Tuesday, marking the first time the prestigious awards are held outside the national capital as the Centre takes the ceremony to different parts of the country. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards on September 22, recognising achievements in Indian cinema for 2024. Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 for his contribution to Indian cinema and a career spanning more than five decades. The government announced the award earlier this month on the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee. Instituted in 1954, the National Film Awards recognise excellence in feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema. The awards cover films and filmmaking across India's languages, regions and cinematic forms. Among the major honours for the 2024 film year, 'Article 370' has been selected as the Best Feature Film, while 'Bhangaar' has won Best Non-Feature Film and 'Ram-Nami' has been named Best Documentary. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan will share the Best Actor in a Leading Role award for 'Bramayugam' and 'Chandu Champion', respectively. At the same time, Yami Gautam has been selected as Best Actress in a Leading Role for 'Article 370'. Randeep Hooda will receive the Best Debut Film of a Director award for 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar'. The awards will also recognise several commercially successful and critically noted films. 'Kalki 2898 AD' has won the award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, while 'Amaran' has received the Best Direction award for director Rajkumar Periasamy. 'Captain Miller' has been recognised as the Best Feature Film Promoting National, Social and Environmental Values. Other films receiving honours in different categories include 'Pushpa: The Rule Part-02', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' and 'Stree 2'. The awards also span languages including Marathi, Santhali, Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tulu and Garhwali. A Santhali film will be honoured in the Non-Feature Film section for the first time in the history of the awards, according to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. The ceremony at Ekta Nagar, formerly Kevadia, is part of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's decision to hold future National Film Awards in different states and cities, rather than restricting the event to Delhi. The ministry said the move would bring the celebration of Indian cinema closer to different regions and highlight the country's linguistic, cultural and cinematic diversity. The 72nd edition thus combines the recognition of the 2024 crop of films with a change in the setting of one of India's leading cinema award ceremonies, with filmmakers, actors, technicians and other members of the film fraternity expected to gather in Gujarat on Tuesday.
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Which initiative of PM Modi drew praise from APJ Abdul Kalam? Modi Story answers
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) As the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrates 25 years of Seva under Prime Minister Narendra Modis stewardship, the grassroots change started taking shape two decades ago in Gujarat, and this transformation also impressed former President Dr Abdul Kalam beyond words. Modi Story, a popular handle on X, shared the inspiring tale of 100 percent electrification of thousands of villages in Gujarat in a record 1,000 days, under then Gujarat CM Narendra Modis leadership. The village electrification mission, which began during Narendra Modis tenure as Gujarat CM, continued after 2014, and more than 18,450 villages were electrified across the country under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY). The DDUGJY, launched by PM Modi in 2014, worked to strengthen the electricity distribution system and, together with Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya), all the villages and hamlets across the country were electrified, a feat which couldnt be achieved in seven decades of Independence. A total of 18374 villages were electrified under DDUGJY, and a total of 2.86 crore households were electrified under the aegis of Saubhagya, an official report stated in 2023. Today, rural households have access to round-the-clock power supply, but the grassroots transformation began more than two decades ago in Gujarat under a scheme named Jyotigram Yojana. The Jyotigram scheme, which saw record laying of electricity lines and electric poles, connected entire stretches of villages in Gujarat with electricity. This milestone under the Jyotigram Yojana caught the attention of then President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He had travelled to Gujarat, visited a Jyotigram village and dedicated the scheme to the nation. The Modi Story, in a video, shares the landmark moment, as vividly recalled by Saurabh Patel, former Gujarat cabinet minister, of how Dr Kalam was thrilled and stunned by mass-scale electrification in a very short span of time. He says Dr Kalam was curious and keen to see the transformation, so the then Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi, agreed and facilitated his visit to remote villages to see the change firsthand. Recounting the final function to celebrate the unprecedented achievement, Saurabh Patel says in the Modi Story video, Dr Kalam couldnt believe it; he asked if he could visit them. The Chief Minister readily agreed and arranged for his tour. Watching the changes on the ground, Dr Kalam was overwhelmed to see over 18,000 villages getting electrified in a record time, he added. Notably, the Jyotirangan Yojana, which spanned 1,000 days, set a record by installing 20 lakh electric poles, laying 1 lakh km of electric lines, and electrifying more than 18,000 villages, underscoring the importance of public service (seva). The movement to electrify villages began two decades ago and only firmed up after PM Modi took charge at the Centre; the 25 years of Seva (public service) seeks to celebrate this devotion and spirit.
Mobile phone retailers seek exemption from UPI charges
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) has requested the Finance Ministry to exempt small and medium mobile phone retailers from any proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) or transaction charges on UPI payments, claiming that they are already operating on very thin business margins. In a letter to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the AIMRA said it represents more than 1.50 lakh small mobile phone and electronics retailers across India. The association said that imposing a 0.4 per cent MDR on UPI transactions could directly increase costs for retailers at a time when the mobile retail sector is facing weaker sales and higher operating expenses. Mainline mobile retailers operate on extremely thin net margins, often between 0.75 per cent and 1.5 per cent. If an MDR charge of 0.4 per cent is imposed on UPI transactions -- which account for a significant portion of digital payments -- it will directly erode their survival margins, the trade association said. According to the association, a retailer processing Rs 10 lakh to Rs 40 lakh in monthly UPI transactions could face an additional cost of Rs 4,000 to Rs 16,000 each month if a 0.4 per cent charge is introduced. The association also pointed to rising smartphone prices, saying component and memory costs have pushed handset prices sharply higher since November 2025. It claimed that the price of entry-level smartphones that were available for around Rs 10,000 in 2025 has shot up to about Rs 17,000 and could go up further to Rs 20,000 by December 2026. AIMRA said retailers have already experienced a significant decline in business volumes and claimed that additional payment-related costs could put further pressure on smaller stores. The retail association has sought a complete exemption from UPI MDR for small and medium retailers, continued access to low-cost digital payments, consultation with trade bodies before any fee structure is introduced, and broader policy support for the retail sector.
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Ex-India Fast Bowler Zaheer Khan Appointed Chennai Super Kings Head Coach For IPL 2027
CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan: Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday appointed former India left-arm fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for the 2027 season. Zaheer replaces Stephen Fleming, who stepped down earlier this year after the side failed to reach playoffs for a third straight time. It also brought an end to Flemings 18-year association with the franchise and since then, he has taken over as the head coach of the England mens Test team. It's an honour to be a part of one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. As a cricketer, I have faced CSK on the field and have thoroughly enjoyed the contests. The atmosphere created by the Superfans at Chepauk make it even more special. I can't wait to join the legacy franchise with such a rich history, Zaheer said in a statement by the franchise on Monday. During a distinguished 14-year international career, Zaheer represented India in 92 Tests, 200 ODIs, and 17 T20Is, picking up 610 wickets across formats. In the IPL, the veteran left-arm bowler turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals, claiming 102 wickets in 100 matches at an average of 27.27. We are pleased to confirm Zaheer Khan as the Head Coach for Chennai Super Kings. Zaheer's distinguished playing career and proven ability to nurture young talent make him a valuable addition to our setup. We are confident that his guidance will help strengthen the core of this franchise, said CSK owner Rupa Gurunath. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. He also conducted a fast-bowling camp for various pacers in India A, U19 and targeted pool at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru earlier this year. The decision to appoint Zaheer comes after extensive conversations happened with various candidates once Fleming left the CSK fold. Zaheer, a key architect of Indias 2011 ODI World Cup-winning campaign, brings a wealth of tactical acumen and coaching experience to CSK. He previously served as Director of Cricket Operations and Head of Global Development at Mumbai Indians, before taking up a mentoring role with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories As a player, Zaheer was one of the key reasons for India's success in the 2000s. He's one of the finest cricketing brains and we look forward to having him in our family, said CSK Managing Director KS Viswanathan. Article Source: IANS
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ED arrests middleman for collecting bribes for suspended Punjab Police DIG Bhullar
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The ED arrested a middleman who allegedly collected bribes on behalf of suspended Punjab Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, an official said on Monday. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office-I, arrested Kirshanu Sharda on September 18 under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED said. The ED said Sharda was taken into custody in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Bhullar. The Special Court (PMLA), Chandigarh, granted the ED custody of Sharda for seven days, an official statement said. The ED said the investigation was based on FIRs registered by CBI, ACB, Chandigarh against Bhullar, Sharda and others under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The investigation into the predicate offence prima facie established that Bhullar, a public servant and the prime accused, operated through Sharda, who acted as his conduit/middleman to demand and accept illegal gratification, the ED said. In one instance, the ED said, Rs 8 lakh in illegal gratification was demanded from the complainant, of which Rs 5 lakh was accepted through Sharda, allegedly to settle a criminal case and allow the complainant to continue his scrap business without police interference. Investigation revealed that Sharda facilitated the receipt and movement of funds on behalf of Bhullar, it said. Searches conducted under Section 17 of the PMLA resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 8.35 lakh and freezing of bank and post-office accounts and investments having a cumulative balance of Rs 1.42 crore, the ED said. Scrutiny of financial records and seized digital devices has revealed unexplained cash deposits, investments and transactions, including transactions with Bhullar, as well as prima facie indications of the involvement of other public servants, the ED said. The Central probe agency said that it is tracing the complete money trail and probing the involvement of other persons/entities in similar activities and in the generation, movement, concealment and utilisation of proceeds of crime.
From Mahoba to Shirdi, PM Surya Ghar Yojana ushers in new dawn for people
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is delivering unprecedented benefits to thousands of citizens across the country, helping them light their homes with free electricity generated from rooftop solar panels. The eco-friendly measure is impacting the lives of millions in more ways than one replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, keeping nature clean, and also empowering PM Surya Ghar beneficiaries to generate income from surplus power. Under this PM Surya Ghar yojana, both the central and state governments are providing subsidies to install solar panels and connect households to solar energy. A couple of beneficiaries, from Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra, spoke to IANS, describing the scheme's impact on their lives. Beneficiaries in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, said their monthly electricity bills have dropped significantly after installing solar panels, leading to higher savings. They praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed gratitude for the scheme's benefits. Beneficiary Jageshwar Chaurasia told IANS that his monthly electricity bill previously ranged from 2,000 to 2,500, but after installing solar panels, it has dropped to zero. Another beneficiary, Monu Chaurasia, said his monthly electricity bill used to be around 3,000, and after installing solar panels, it has dropped to as low as 200300. In Maharashtras Shirdi district, a beneficiary named Mangesh Jibhkate noted a significant change in his electricity expenses after installing solar panels. Previously, his monthly bill ranged from 1,500 to 2,000, but it was reduced to a nominal amount. He received a subsidy of 75,000 under the scheme and faced no major difficulties in obtaining it. He added that installing solar panels provided considerable relief from power outages for people in the vicinity. He mentioned that his bill now comes to around 130. Previously, only standard household electrical appliances were used at his home, and now electric vehicles and electric stoves are also being used; despite that the electricity bill has remained around 130. Notably, the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana recently crossed a landmark milestone with over 50 lakh households benefiting from the rooftop solar installations across the country.
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Stepping into leadership role in absence of senior pacers is an exciting challenge: Jansen
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Set to spearhead South Africas fast-bowling unit in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, lanky left-arm fast bowling all-rounder Marco Jansen said he is eager to take on the added responsibility in the absence of injured stalwarts Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi. Obviously those two (Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada) not being a part of the squad is a bit of a loss, I'd say. They are two obviously world-class bowlers and they know how to bowl especially in South African conditions. When things go tough, especially on the field, they have a way of calming things down. That's probably what I'll be trying to do. Personally it feels like I am going to have to take that leadership role, it is probably going to be my first time taking up such a role and I am actually looking forward to see what I can also do if put in such a role, Jansen told reporters on Monday. The three-match ODI series against Australia gets underway on September 24. Obviously they're a squad full of very experienced guys who play around the world in various leagues and stuff like that. So they know how they want to play, they know their brand, and their mentality is to be on you from the first ball and they try and impose themselves onto the opposition, whether it's with a bat or with a ball. I think how to counter that is to match their intensity or match their mentality or their body language, if I can say it like that. Because if you back down or if you shy away, then it's very easy for them to get more on top of you or even get further ahead in the game, if that makes sense. So sort of like matching their intensity or sort of having a similar or a similar mindset or mental approach as them, added Jansen. Following the white-ball leg, South Africa will host Australia for a crucial three-match Test series, which is a part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC). It is a nice structure. It makes you feel like every Test match actually means something and there is a bigger role to a Test match. We have ten Test matches left until the final and then you are trying to work out on how much do you need to win, if you lose what needs to happen, said Jansen. He further pointed out how the point system alters match preparation when qualification scenario demands victories. If you need to win two out of two Test matches, your preparation is always going to be a lot more intense than usual because you know what's at stake. It is almost like an extended version of a World Cup, which is quite nice, he said. Quizzed about the possibility of a rematch of the 2025 WTC Final against Australia in 2027, given both teams currently occupy the top spots in the cycle standings, Jansen insisted the squad remains focused on immediate assignments. World Test Championship is almost like an extended version of a World Cup. For now, we are just focussed on winning every Test match and then closer to the time, we will know exactly what we have to do and need to do to get into that final again, he concluded.
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AIMIM ends up backing BJP: MP Imran Masood hits out at Owaisi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Hitting back at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for his plea on Monday to political peers touting an alliance before the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, Congress MP Imran Masood said that even after winning 5-7 seats, AIMIM ends up supporting a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government. Masood remarked that even if Owaisi manages to get 57 MLAs elected, they ultimately support a BJP government. What happened in Bihar? The BJP formed the government, didnt it? he asked. He added that elections cannot be won solely on Muslim votes, nor can Muslims alone ensure victory. According to him, the BJP has broken the myth that elections cannot be won without Muslim votes. If we continue to play on those lines, we will be making the BJP victorious. Muslims are the most oppressed community in Uttar Pradesh; they face the most atrocities and violence, he said. AIMIM chiefs remarks drew flak from other Congress leaders as well. Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput claimed that AIMIM and BJP were in alliance. Reacting to Owaisis statement, he said, We appeal to the media not to spread confusion. There is no talk of an alliance from our side. Owaisi Sahib only talks about Muslims, while the BJP only talks about Hindus. Their alliance is with each other behind the scenes. Rajput further clarified that there had been neither any discussion nor any talks of an alliance from the Congress side. No alliance can be formed by putting a gun to someones ear, he said. Another Congress leader, Asim Waqr, recalled that when a journalist asked Owaisi a question, he replied, Yes, after 10 years, they have realised that I am a BJP agent. Referring to past incidents, Waqr said, In 1985, his respected father Salahuddin Owaisi became an MP, and after that, he remained with the Congress. Then the Moradabad incident happened, which his people cite when they say the Congress is oppressive. Then the Bhagalpur incident occurred, which they also cite when saying the Congress is cruel to Muslims. Then the Babri Masjid issue happened after that, Salahuddin Owaisi had to confess to the Quran. He claimed that AIMIM continued to blame Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP), calling both parties enemies of Muslims. They continued to say this for 29 years, and now he is urging with folded hands that we should take them with us, that we should form an alliance, Waqar retorted. If indeed we are enemies of Muslims, then why are you asking to come into an alliance with us? And if at all you want us to join hands, then we are good people, he concluded.
'Our coaches were fighting': Rudrankksh Patil on hotel accommodation issues at Asian Games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Double Asian Games 2026 medallist Rudrankksh Patil opened up on the accommodation issues he and his other shooting contingent faced during their travel to Japan for the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Patil clinched a silver and a bronze in the 10m Air Rifle team and individual event, respectively. Speaking to the media after the win, the fabled shooter highlighted the travel and accommodation issues he and his team had to face. So, while we were going from Bhopal to Delhi and from Delhi to Japan via Hong Kong, it was a long travel for us from Bhopal to Delhi. Our flight had some issues, and we did an emergency landing in Jaipur, Patil told reporters after his twin medals. From there.... we went to Delhi. The next day, we had our flight. In the evening, we took the flight and came to Japan. It was an almost five-hour flight to Hong Kong, then six hours, seven hours halt in Hong Kong. And then again, from Hong Kong to Japan, it was five hours flight. And after reaching here, within five minutes, everything was cleared, he said on the travel. Patil then highlighted that the contingent had to wait for hours for their bus to arrive, and then the coaches had an altercation with the hotel staff after they were not offered the hotel they booked their rooms in. We went to the welcoming centre. It took us three hours to wait for the bus over there. At 2 or 3 am, we started leaving for the hotel and reached there at around 3:30 or 4 am. After reaching the hotel, we realised that the hotel we had booked was not our hotel, we only had a couple of rooms over there, and that was supposed to be the best hotel. And our coaches were fighting over there that if you can give us the confirmation for the best hotel, then how are you shifting us to some other hotel? he highlighted. Patil further stated that the organisers had an accommodation of an apparent village, where the main hotel is connected to the other ones and they were offered much smaller rooms. So, apparently, they had that village thing that one hotel was the main hotel and everything; every other hotel was connected to that hotel. And whatever room was empty, they were supposed to give us in that way. It did not work in the reservation way. So, it was quite disappointing to know that, but we had a hotel beside the main hotel. The rooms are very small. We cannot open our suitcases over here, but our coaches promptly decided that these rooms are too small to have them with double occupancy. So, the coaches gave every shooter single occupancy, and that made us stay much more comfortable. And this room is small, but it's comfortable also. It's cosy also. I love this room now, he added. The 2023 Hangzhou Games gold medallist from the team event, Patil, further stressed another issue the contingent faced, and that was delayed buses, which was later solved by the Indian authorities. Then the second issue was with the bus. Japanese are known for their time efficiency, but it was very difficult to see that the buses were coming on time. It took two hours to reach, rather than the 70 minutes, which they had promised, and it took two and a half hours to reach. So, that was a big problem. The next day, they solved it. The return bus issue was solved by providing us with more buses, but for going (to the competition), we had no guarantee because they did not know how many athletes were coming and how many are going to leave. The bus's capacity was 50. So, our government provided us with private cars. So, every rifle, pistol and shotgun (teams), were given one car, or one car per day. And then whoever has a match will take the car so that no one misses the match, or even if the bus is delayed or due to any circumstance, the car will always be on time. So, again, yesterday was the women's match (rifle women's match); they took the car yesterday, and we had a match today; so, we took the car today. So, I think, you know, even though the things are not that good, but again, I like, you know, how it was handled, promptly handled and looking forward to how Japan is treating us, I would say the atmosphere is really good. The rooms look small, but this is part of their culture; as far as I am aware, they have small rooms, and the room has everything which a player would need. He also heaped praise on how Japan has been working ecologically on providing food so that minimal food is wasted. Other than that, Japan is always the first one to have a sustainable, ecological way of conducting tournaments, and that's what they are doing. They ask us if we are going to have lunch or dinner or breakfast and they create the food items accordingly, he said.
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Gill not a man of many words, but is clear and very authoritative in speaking: Holder
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Describing India ODI skipper Shubman Gill as a leader who may not speak much but commands total clarity and authority in demanding what he wants from his team, West Indies seam-bowling all-rounder Jason Holder praised the young captain's calm demeanour while also rating Virat Kohli as arguably the best one-day batsman to ever play the game. West Indies are scheduled to arrive in India for playing a three-match ODI series starting on September 27. Though Holder has been rested from the trip, he shared some insights on Gills leadership style, based on playing under him for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026. I've played under Shubman. He's a leader. He's not a man of many words, but when he does speak, he's very clear, he's very authoritative as to what he's demanding of the team. He brings a level of calmness and poise, which is always a good trait to have as a leader. Those are things that I really respect about him and loved when I played under him. He's obviously new into his tenure as captain too, so he'll be learning on the job, and no doubt he'll be asking a lot of his players. His senior players have to come up to him and help him out. It's a similar situation with us, too, where Shai has been in the role for a while, but he's still learning on the job, too. It's a never-ending learning curve where, as a leader, as a player, there's never enough information. You're always trying to grab as much as you possibly can to get better. So, Shubman is no different, and I'm looking forward to seeing him, looking forward to playing against him, and I'm expecting a really good contest between both teams, Holder said to JioStar. Highlighting Gills tactical trust in his bowling unit, Holder revealed that the right-handed batter gives bowlers complete ownership over their field settings and plans. I don't know how to differentiate a bowler's captain from a batter's captain, but I could say that he's equally as soft and as giving with both bowlers and batters. I would just tell him what I wanted, we would have a conversation about it. That's primarily when it comes to field setting. He gave me the ownership and leadership to do it the way I wanted to, which is a strong asset for a captain. I never had any issues with Shubman, and he pretty much gave me free rein to set my fields and execute the plans I was looking to execute. It was always real open communication, and one where we shared enough and had that understanding. I really enjoyed playing with him, and hopefully, in years to come, we could continue to play together, he observed. Turning his focus to Indias seasoned duo of veteran batter Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Holder noted that the two stalwarts present a formidable challenge for any opposition in the 50-over format. When you look at Virat, he is arguably the best player, the best one-day batsman to ever play the game, and one of the best batters to ever play the game. Rohit, when you look at his outstanding one-day record, particularly against West Indies as well, he's done really well. So, the two stalwarts of Indian cricket and world cricket pack a heavy punch. I don't think we have anything in comparison to what they have. Our best batsman and greatest player is Shai Hope, who's done extremely well for himself as well. So, I would put him in that category as well. Three world-class players who've got world-class records, and I'm looking forward to seeing all three of them do battle. It's obviously a keen contest every time I match up against Virat, for example, and I like playing against Rohit because I see them as big players, and I like to get in a contest with big players, he said. Holder was also effusive in his praise for tall India speedster Gurnoor Brar, and recalled his initial thoughts upon watching the youngster bowl during their IPL 2026 stint at GT. He's got a lot of great attributes. When I first saw him run in and bowl, I actually had a quiet chat with Ashish (Nehra, head coach) as to how this guy wasn't playing. But, it's good to see his progress. Good to see him get an opportunity to play for India. He's got a lot of great attributes. Obviously, height is one with which he will be able to extract a bit more bounce; he's got pace, he does a bit with the ball, which I think is important in this day and age. Pace is still obviously in the game and is a massive asset, but skill has to go along with the pace, and he possesses skill as well as the pace. Those are solid attributes to have as a fast bowler, so I would expect him to be a challenge for us. Facing him in the nets and seeing him go about his business in the nets was quite entertaining. I look forward to seeing him not only play against us but have a pretty healthy career, he concluded.
CBI arrests Delhi engineer for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe to book Ramleela Mela ground
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The CBI arrested an executive engineer of Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) for taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh for the allotment of a ground for Ramleela Mela in northeast Delhi, an official said on Monday. In subsequent searches, the probe agency recovered Rs 41 lakh in cash from the executive engineer Vedpal Meenas house, said the official in a statement. Meena, Executive Engineer, DUSIB, Seemapuri office, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on September 19 after laying a trap, the statement said. The CBI registered the case on September 19 against Meena based on a complaint from Nand Nagri resident Vijay Kumar, the statement said. It was alleged that the accused Executive Engineer, DUSIB, demanded a bribe of Rs 2.50 lakh from the complainant for allotment of ground for Ramleela Mela at Nand Nagri, Wazirabad, Delhi and agreed to accept the same in two instalments, the CBI said. The CBI laid a trap on September 19 and caught the accused Executive Engineer, DUSIB, red-handed while demanding and accepting the first instalment of Rs 1 Lakh from the complainant, the CBI said. Vijay Kumar gave a written complaint to the CBI against Meena on September 17. In his complaint, he said he approached the probe agency because he did not want to pay any bribe to book the ground for Ramleela Mela at E-1 Block, Nand Nagri, behind Gagan Cinema, Wazirabad Road, the CBI said. CBI Superintendent of Police I.B. Pendhari verified Vijay Kumar's complaint before approving the filing of an FIR against Meena. The discreet verification prima facie disclosed that Vedpal Meena, Executive Engineer, DUSIB, demanded undue advantage of Rs 2,50,000 and agreed to accept the same in two instalments - Rs 1 lakh as first instalment for allotting Ramleela Ground to the complainant, Pendhari noted in the file. The above-mentioned facts and discreet verification prima facie disclosed commission of offence punishable under section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) on the part of Vedpal Meena, Executive Engineer, DUSIB. Therefore, a regular case under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018) is registered against him, said the CBI FIR.
Cockroach Janta Party-Left stir failed to influence DUSU results: Study
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led students protest at Jantar Mantar failed miserably in influencing Delhi students who overwhelmingly backed the ABVP and rejected the obsolete Left ideas despite Abhijeet Dipke-driven agitation, said a study that analysed DUSU election results. Released on Monday, the study titled Delhi University Student Union Election Comparative Study 2023 to 2026 said the universitys students remained loyal to the nationalist and India-first ideology and the AISA-SFI alliance was unable to convert street presence into ballot support, despite the Left's visible participation in the year's broader Gen Z/CJP mobilisation. Pointing towards a complete rejection of the obsolete Left ideas by DU students, despite the CJP agitation, the study noted that in 2026, the All India Students' Association-Students' Federation of India (AISA-SFI) alliances combined vote share remained at 9.18 per cent, and two of its candidates polled below NOTA. The Left has been unable to secure a single central-panel seat or surpass 12 per cent for the past three years, indicating that DU students still perceive it as a fringe, ideologically exhausted force rather than a credible alternative, despite the volume of its agitation, said the study. The study said that the turnout in DUSU elections is highly sensitive to process integrity and disruption. The steep drop to 34.7 per cent in 2024-25 coincided with a nearly two-month, court-ordered delay in result declaration over campaign defacement complaints; turnout recovered over the following two years as enforcement of anti-defacement rules tightened. In the just-concluded DUSU elections, the RSS and BJP-backed Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad beat Congress-backed National Students Union of India (NSUI) on three out of four DUSU posts of President, Secretary and Joint Secretary. The Vice Presidents post was won by an Independent. ABVP leader Yash Dabas won the President's post, Riya Chhawadi won the Secretary's post, and Lakshya Raj Singh won the Joint Secretary's post. Independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen won the Vice Presidents post.
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