Delhi riots 2020: HC refuses bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam amid serious allegations connected to the February 2020 riots. These activists are accused of orchestrating violence during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and the National Register of Citizens. The court referenced a prior Supreme Court ruling concerning their bail pleas, reinforcing the gravity of the charges they face since their arrests in 2020.
Delhi HC Refuses Bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA Case
The bench said it cannot modify the Supreme Court's January 5 order asking the two accused to seek bail either on completion of protected witnesses' examination or expiry of one year from passing order, whichever is earlier
Delhi riots case: High court rejects bail pleas Of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
As the INDIA bloc gathers on September 30, here is a look at the key leaders in attendance and the notable allies skipping the meeting.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail again as Delhi HC rejects pleas in riots conspiracy case
Omar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam on Wednesday got a big blow from the Delhi High Court as the court dismissed the bail pleas of both of them, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. In...
Is your car BS IV or BS VI? How to check status before Delhi's winter curbs
Vahan portal, the RC, Form 22 and the windscreen sticker can each reveal your vehicle's emission standard. Here is how to use them, and which to trust
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 30) said it would neither impose a complete ban on firecrackers nor allow their use throughout the day, as it heard a plea seeking restrictions on firecrackers amid severe...
Ladakh Sends First Air Consignment of 15,000 High-Altitude Lilium Stems to National Markets
Ladakh has taken a major step towards promoting commercial floriculture as Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off the first air consignment of 15,000 A-grade Lilium stems from Leh to national markets. Cultivated at an altitude of 10,600 feet, the flowers will be marketed in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh, with the initiative aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods and new economic opportunities in the region.
String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for womens safety
Women in Indias capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces. String of rapes in Delhi triggers social campaign for womens safety
Fat Dogs Of Delhi: Meet the chubby canines competing for the crown of Delhis fattest dog
In an amusing twist, voters in Delhi are now involved in the 'Fat Dogs of Delhi' contest, a quirky competition to find the city's chubbiest canine. Initially boasting 64 contestants, the event took a surprising turn when the lead dog, Gola, passed away. This unfortunate event somehow led to a riveting finale.
From LPG to UPI rules: Key changes to take effect from October 1
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As we approach October, several changes affecting banking, taxes, savings and household expenses are set to take effect from Thursday, such as revised SBI ATM limits, LPG Aadhaar authentication requirements and changes to NPS and UPI rules. One of the major changes in the next month is a new UPI MDR framework that will apply to specified merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. However, customers will not be charged MDR and person-to-person UPI transactions will remain free. In addition, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended key deadlines for taxpayers covered by tax audit provisions for assessment year 2026-27. The deadline for filing the tax audit report has been extended to October 21 from September 30, while the income tax return filing deadline has been extended to November 21 from October 31. Apart from that, from October 1, domestic LPG consumers will need to complete biometric Aadhaar authentication to book refills at the regulated retail selling price with applicable subsidy. Consumers who do not complete the process can still obtain LPG but at the applicable market price without subsidy, subject to oil marketing company rules. Moreover, Indias largest lender, State Bank of India will reduce free monthly transactions at other banks ATMs for salary package account holders from 10 to five starting from the month. The limit will cover both financial and non-financial transactions. For Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts, four cash withdrawals a month will continue to be free after which a charge of Rs 15 plus GST will apply. From October 1, resident individuals and Hindu Undivided Families buying property from non-resident sellers will not need a separate TAN for applicable TDS compliance and can use PAN. Similarly, the revised NPS Point of Presence fee structure will also take effect, including a one-time onboarding charge of Rs 200 per PRAN. RBI rules on bulk deposit rate disclosures will require regional rural banks to publish applicable rates on their websites by 10 am on business days. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of Indias Monetary Policy Committee will meet from October 5-7 with the policy decision due on October 7. In its last review the central bank kept repo rate unchanged at 5.25 per cent
Kerala BJP youth outfits step up protests against CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (IANS) The BJP's youth organisation has stepped up protests against Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan across Kerala, calling them a tit-for-tat response to the Youth Congress protest against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his visit to Kollam last week. The protests have now brought the political confrontation between the ruling Congress-led UDF and the BJP to the streets. BJP Yuva Morcha workers have targeted CM Satheesan as well as other ministers during their protests. Youth Congress workers had staged a protest when HM Shah arrived in Kollam last week. The BJP youth wing has described its protests against CM Satheesan as a response to that incident. The confrontation also involved State Sports Minister and Youth Congress president O.K. Janeesh. As the protests intensified, Yuva Morcha workers also staged a protest against Janeesh when his vehicle passed. In the early hours of Wednesday, Yuva Morcha workers staged a protest when CM Satheesan returned from Delhi and was travelling to his official residence in Thiruvananthapuram. The protests have also spilled over into attacks on Congress offices. Two Congress offices in the district were damaged after stones were allegedly thrown at them. The incidents drew a sharp response from state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala and state Congress president and Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph. Chennithala said protests were part of democratic politics and could be held, but destruction could not be accepted. Such incidents would not be tolerated, and action would be taken, he said. Sunny Joseph also expressed strong resentment over the attacks and said political protests should not take the form of violence or destruction. The escalation comes as the new government faces increasingly aggressive street protests from Opposition organisations. CM Satheesan has maintained a relatively small security convoy since taking office. Unlike his predecessor, Pinarayi Vijayan, he has been travelling with only a pilot and an escort vehicle. On Wednesday morning, CM Satheesan reportedly expressed his displeasure on seeing an additional pilot vehicle when he had arrived for the inauguration of a function. The latest protests, however, have raised fresh concerns within the government over the security of the Chief Minister as political clashes between the Congress and BJP youth organisations intensify. The BJP youth outfits have indicated that their street protests will continue, keeping the confrontation between the two sides alive in the coming days.
Delhi Court Convicts Thief Just 12 Days After Charges Filed
A thief was convicted in New Delhi just 12 days after charges were filed, highlighting swift justice in property crime cases. Delhi Court Convicts Thief Just 12 Days After Charges Filed
Delhi Police arrest two in fake logistics fraud linked to 10 cyber complaints
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SC questions inflated medicine prices, corporate hospitals
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INDIA bloc meets in Delhi as allies demand Chief Election Commissioner
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'Yashasvi and Jwala sir told me to start cricket in Tripura': Tejasvi Jaiswal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Star India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's brother, Tejasvi, feels extremely proud of his brother for having made it big for India. And the boy has made it big today, with Yashasvi being a Test regular, smashing one record after the other, while he is also the back-up opener in ODIs for India and is in line to board the plane to Africa for the 2027 ODI World Cup, apart from having turned heads with his IPL and T20I batting. Tejasvi, 29, is extremely proud of his brother having made it big. I feel very proud that my brother is playing for India. It is everyone's dream. I feel very good, Tejasvi told IANS. December 6, 2025 stands as a strong coincidence between the two brothers. It was the same day when Yashasvi scored his maiden ODI hundred against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, and Tejasvi hit his maiden T20 fifty for Tripura. My parents were very happy that both their sons played well that day. It was a good feeling for us, he said. A young Tejasvi had once sacrificed his dream to play cricket to support Yashasvi to make it big one day. He worked as a salesman in Delhi to support Yashasvi to continue his dream, Tejasvi had said in an interview with sports magazine. However, he got a second wind in his career once Yashasvi was largely settled. And now he has played all formats for Tripura in the domestic circuit. It was Yashasvi and coach Jwala Singh who suggested Tejasvi play for Tripura, and he has played five First-class matches, eight List A games and four T20s for the state with fifties in each of the three formats in the limited games that he has been part of. Yashasvi and Jwala sir (their coach) told me to go to Tripura and start playing cricket again. So I started from there, he added. Tejasvi is currently playing in the Uttarakhand Premier League and has scored 117 runs in four matches for Tehri Titans with a recent blistering 19-ball 50. He is their 'icon player' and has a challenging role of batting in the top and also in the middle order, as he has to adjust to different game conditions and types of bowlers. He reflected on batting in different positions and also hailed the UPL for providing opportunities to the youngsters. I have played in the middle order as well as in the top order. I don't care about the order. I care about how I can win the match, how I can play an impactful innings, he said. It is a very important league. Thanks to the CAU (Cricket Association of Uttarakhand) for organising it. It is a very good opportunity for the youngsters here and for us as well to perform well and move forward, he said. Speaking on the time when he returned to cricket after being away for years to support his brother and family, Tejasvi stated that returning was not much of a challenge; rather he was happy to play the sport once again. It was not very challenging. When I got a chance to come back, I was very happy that I was getting to play cricket again. I was very happy that I was getting to play cricket again, he added. Tejasvi has now made a switch to Uttarakhand from Tripura and is expected to feature in the domestic circuit for them in the times to come. Playing in the 50-over Gold Cup in Uttarakhand, he scored two centuries too. I came to Uttarakhand to play the Gold Cup so that I get selected to play from here. I had a good performance (in the Gold Cup), and I am now also playing in the UPL. I want to do well in the UPL and let's see what happens next, he said.
UP STF arrests Rajasthan man over Rs 11 crore hawala transfer to China
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a 30-year-old man from Rajasthan for allegedly assisting a Chinese national in transferring more than Rs 11 crore to China through hawala channels over a period of eight months, senior STF officials said. The accused, identified as Ganpat Lal Rajpurohit, a resident of Balotra in Rajasthan, was arrested from Karol Bagh in Delhi on Monday. His arrest is linked to a case registered at the Phase-2 police station in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, the hawala transfers were carried out between December 2025 and July 2026. STF officials said Rajpurohit collected cash generated through under-invoicing carried out by two companies controlled by Chinese national Liao Longhui. The cash was subsequently handed over to hawala operators for being transferred to China. Investigators are now working to establish and trace the complete flow of money involved in the alleged transactions. The case originated with the STF's arrest on July 22 of Liao and two of his Indian associates, identified as Sanjeev Kumar and Kaushlendra, from Purvanchal Silver City Society in Gautam Buddha Nagar. According to the STF, Liao allegedly exercised control over two companies dealing in mobile accessories, which had been incorporated in the names of Indian citizens. The companies were allegedly used for financial transactions involving under-invoicing, the STF said. Investigators suspect that the arrangement was used to generate cash, which was subsequently moved through hawala channels for transfer to China. The STF further alleged that Liao had been staying in India without a valid visa. He also allegedly obtained an Aadhaar card using a fictitious identity, Samuel Lotha, with an address listed in Kohima, Nagaland. According to the STF, Liao's wife, Michelle, and his sister, Sarah, were assisting him from China. Rajpurohit allegedly came in contact with the two women while he was working in Delhi's Karol Bagh area. He subsequently became involved in the alleged hawala operation, officials said. The STF said employees working at one of the companies handed over cash to Rajpurohit. He would then deliver the money to hawala operators, who arranged for its transfer to China. During the arrest and subsequent investigation, the STF recovered Rs 8.20 lakh in cash, $100 and 36 Chinese yuan from Rajpurohit. Officials also recovered his passport, Aadhaar card, two PAN cards and five credit cards. The seized material also included bank cheque books, a cash memo booklet, GST registration documents related to KK Traders and visa-related forms, the STF said. The STF said that four accused persons have so far been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation into the hawala network is underway. Further details are awaited.
Chidambaram reiterates CWC demands on SIR, seeks restoration of deleted voter names
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said the Congress Working Committee (CWC) had identified several flaws in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reiterated the three demands raised by the party. In a statement, Chidambaram said, Yesterday, the CWC identified the various flaws in the SIR and rightly made three demands. He listed the demands as the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, suspension of the SIR exercise and restoration of 13.30 crore names that he claimed had been removed from electoral rolls. The BJPs response to the CWC resolution and its defence of the CEC are pathetic, Chidambaram said. He said there was no objection to removing the names of deceased voters from electoral rolls, but questioned the removal of names on other grounds. Nobody wants dead voters to remain on the rolls. They can be removed through the usual annual revision on January 1. But what about names removed on the specious grounds of being unable to fill Form 6, not found at the address or logical discrepancy? he added. Chidambaram also questioned the scale of the deletions, saying, The BJP must explain how 14 per cent of the adult population of India has been removed from the rolls in 20 states under SIR. He further cited the outcome of appeals in West Bengal and said the BJP should explain how 91 per cent of appeals against the removal of names were allowed by judges, resulting in the restoration of the names of those affected. Chidambaram also referred to a question raised by Anjali Bhargava of the National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI), asking where the file containing the original decision to conduct the SIR was. There are many more questions. I am sure the entire SIR exercise will unravel in the next few weeks or months, he said. Meanwhile, the INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, a day after the CWC adopted a resolution seeking Kumars resignation, suspension of the SIR exercise and restoration of voters whose names were allegedly removed from electoral rolls. Congress leaders are expected to raise the issues discussed during the CWC meeting before the broader Opposition alliance. The meeting comes amid differences among Opposition parties over strategy and coordination. The INDIA bloc has faced setbacks in several states since its formation, while JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar, who was earlier associated with the Opposition alliance, is now aligned with the BJP-led NDA. The meeting is expected to focus on the Election Commission controversy and discussions on a joint political strategy.
AAP to approach ACB over alleged corruption in Delhi PWD road works
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Higher education expands sharply in India, womens participation rises: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Indias higher education sector has expanded significantly over the past decade with a sharp rise in institutions, student enrolment and participation of women and disadvantaged communities, according to a report released on Tuesday. As per analysis of SBI Research, the number of universities rose to 1,289 in FY24 from 723 in FY14, while colleges increased to 48,246 from 36,634. While the number of standalone institutions also rose to 15,221 from 11,664 during the period, it said. Student enrolment crossed 4.5 crore in FY24 with men and women accounting for nearly equal shares. Moreover, students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backwards Classes (OBC) together accounted for about 62 per cent of total enrolment. In addition, female participation has also increased across higher education. Women outnumbered men in science at the undergraduate level, while their share among PhD students was nearly equal to that of men. Apart from that, the report highlighted that the number of teachers rose to 17.3 lakh in FY24 from 13.7 lakh in FY14, with women accounting for 45 per cent of teachers. However, it said that about one-third of sanctioned teaching positions in centrally funded universities and institutes remain vacant with vacancies particularly high at the professor level. The number of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) increased to 76 in FY26 from 59 in FY14. While placements from IIMs rose to about 13,700 in FY24 from 7,500 in FY16 and placements from IITs increased to about 17,500 from 9,500. The report also noted that median salaries across IIMs, IITs and NITs more than doubled between FY16 and FY24 with median salary at IIMs crossing Rs 40 lakh in FY24. However, SBI Research flagged the need for higher public spending on education and noted that higher education's share of total government expenditure has remained around 1 per cent in recent years. It also called for greater investment in research, stronger industry-academia links and expansion of vocational training. The report proposed making the National Testing Agency a statutory body and suggested examining a constitutional amendment to support a right to free and fair educational opportunity. It also called for reforms in examination systems and reducing regional disparities in student-teacher ratios.
JD(U) targets INDIA bloc meet, says alliance lacks unity
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting on Wednesday, the Janata Dal(United) criticised the Congress, alleging that the party's 'obstinacy' has prevented the Opposition alliance from functioning in the spirit of cooperation. Speaking to IANS, JD(U) National General Secretary Shyam Rajak said the alliance has failed to demonstrate genuine unity and that its constituent parties were not fully committed to it. The name is INDIA Bloc, UPA, but that alliance is only about obstinacy. Congress, because of its obstinacy, has still not followed the spirit of the alliance, and it has to bear the consequences. The parties that are there are neither with them wholeheartedly nor in spirit; they are with them only in words, wherever they are, Rajak said. Union Minister of State Ram Nath Thakur also referred to JD(U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's earlier association with the Opposition alliance. When the Congress was part of the Mahagathbandhan, and the proposal came to make Nitish Kumar the convenor, he was not made convenor, as if by some conspiracy. So Nitish Kumar made his own decision and joined the NDA alliance, Thakur said. He added, Now, what is the point of discussing Nitish Kumar? There is no benefit to it. Whatever decision the Congress party has made, it should stick to its decision and work towards strengthening its own party. Meanwhile, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav said the focus should not merely be on the INDIA bloc meeting but on broader issues concerning the country, including democracy, constitutional values and rights of the citizens. The question is not about the meeting. The question is about the country. It is about the rights of 140 crore people of this country, its sovereignty, democratic values and the democratic system, Yadav said. He also criticised Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the ongoing controversy surrounding electoral roll revisions, alleging that the process had affected democratic rights. The agenda for the INDIA bloc meeting has been finalised. The meeting is likely to discuss the issues raised during the Congress Working Committee meeting, where a resolution was passed seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and calling for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resignation. The Opposition alliance is also expected to discuss a strategy for a nationwide agitation. The proposed campaign could include protests and public rallies against the Chief Election Commissioner, along with an impeachment motion in Parliament. The Opposition has intensified its criticism of the Election Commission following reports of differences between two Election Commissioners and CEC Kumar over voter-list revisions and the inclusion of new names. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also alleged irregularities in the electoral process and accused the Chief Election Commissioner of favouring the BJP, allegations that have been rejected by the Election Commission.
Nothing is going to happen: Dilip Ghosh takes swipe at Mamata Banerjee ahead of INDIA bloc meet
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday took a swipe at former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and national general secretary of the Mamata All India Trinamool Congress, Abhishek Banerjee, over their visit to Delhi for the INDIA bloc meeting, saying nothing will happen. Speaking in Kolkata, Ghosh said, For the media, the news is only that they are going to Delhi and coming back from Delhi. What is the result? Nothing is going to happen. The INDIA bloc is meeting on Wednesday at the Constitution Club in New Delhi to discuss the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and concerns raised by opposition parties over the functioning of the Election Commission. The agenda for the meeting was finalised following discussions within the opposition alliance. The meeting is expected to focus on the SIR exercise, electoral-roll revisions and the opposition parties concerns regarding the Election Commission. The Congress Working Committee had earlier passed a resolution demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The INDIA bloc is expected to discuss a coordinated political response to the issues at the meeting. Reacting to the oppositions criticism of the Election Commission, Ghosh said the Congress had previously won elections under the same poll panel. Congress ruled for 10 years in between; this same Election Commission made them win. In various states where Congress is in power, they won elections and came to power. So, how did they win there? The Election Commission remains the same. Therefore, a streak of losses has begun. The party president himself has lost, so how will the party win? he said. Ghosh also defended the electoral roll revision process and criticised objections raised over the verification and deletion of voter names. The false voters here have been separated through the SIR process, those who are not citizens of the country or do not have documents. So, crying over them is of no use he said.
WFH, construction curbs, doubled parking charges: Delhis winter action plan explained
The measures, which will take effect from November 1, 2026, include a ban on dust-generating construction, a 50% work-from-home arrangement and restrictions on older, more polluting vehicles registered outside Delhi
INDIA Bloc Meeting Today: Opposition Leaders to Finalise Joint Action Plan Over SIR Row
Top leaders of the INDIA bloc are set to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to formulate a coordinated response to the ongoing controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The meeting will reportedly discuss a
Sleeper bus gangrape case: Delhi Police files 398-page chargesheet, 51 witnesses named
Delhi Police has filed a 398-page chargesheet in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 17-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus. The chargesheet was filed on September 18, and a city court took cognisance of it on September 24. The document names 51 witnesses in the case.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has described 2026 as a historic year for the Indian Navy, with plans for the induction or commissioning of 18 warships during the year. Addressing the second edition of the Indian Navys biannual Commanders Conference 2026 in New Delhi yesterday, Mr Singh said that the developments reflected the growing maturity of []
Delhi Police detain AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj, Jarnail Singh over slap row
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Delhi: Accused convicted in burglary case within 12 days of chargesheet, 73 days of offence
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) An accused in a burglary case registered at Kapashera police station has been convicted by a Delhi court within 12 days of the filing of the chargesheet and 73 days of the offence, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. According to the South-West District police, accused Mannu Singh alias Mannu was convicted by the court of Rohit Kumar, Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Dwarka Courts, Delhi, vide an order dated September 26. The case was registered vide FIR No. 362/26 under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Kapashera police station. Sections 317(2) and 331(3) of the BNS were subsequently added during the investigation. The case pertained to the burglary of Rs 1.50 lakh in cash, gold and silver jewellery from the complainant's house. The incident was reported on July 15, following which a case was registered, and an investigation was initiated. During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage and identified the accused as Mannu Singh alias Mannu, a 29-year-old resident of Nala Road in Kapashera, New Delhi. The accused was apprehended and arrested on July 17, two days after the registration of the case. Police said the stolen jewellery, including various silver articles and coins, a gold mangalsutra and gold earrings, among other items, was recovered from the accused's house at his instance. Following the recovery, Sections 317(2) and 331(3) of the BNS were added to the case. The investigating team subsequently completed the investigation and filed the chargesheet before the court on September 14. The prompt filing of the chargesheet enabled the court to take up the matter for expeditious proceedings. The accused was convicted on September 26, just 12 days after the chargesheet was filed and 73 days after the offence. The prosecution's case was presented before the court with the assistance of the Prosecution Branch. Public Prosecutor Pushpender Verma presented the evidence and facts of the case before the court, contributing to the conviction. The investigation was conducted by Sub-Inspector Vijay Kumar along with other police personnel involved in apprehending the accused. The team worked under the direct supervision of Inspector Vikram Dahiya, Station House Officer of Kapashera police station, and the overall guidance of Ved Parkash, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Vasant Kunj. The South-West District police said the swift conclusion of the case reflected the coordinated efforts of the investigating team and the Prosecution Branch. The police said the outcome also highlighted its focus on prompt investigation and timely disposal of property-related offences while maintaining public confidence in the criminal justice and law enforcement system. The case underscores the importance of CCTV-based investigation, timely arrest, recovery of stolen property and prompt filing of the chargesheet in facilitating the speedy disposal of criminal cases.
Govt notifies CAFE-3 norms for automakers, retains EV incentives
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The government has notified new corporate average fuel economy (CAFE-3) norms for automakers, removing a separate concession proposed for small petrol cars. The norms that were notified by the Ministry of Power will come into effect from April 2027 and remain in force until March 2032. However, the Centre had proposed a 3 grams per km concession for petrol cars weighing up to 909 kg in the previous year. The concession was opposed by several leading automakers. Moreover, the final rules do not provide a separate concession for cars below 909 kg. Instead, the government has changed the formula used to calculate a manufacturer's fleet-wide carbon dioxide emissions target. The reference vehicle weight has been increased to 1,229 kg from 1,170 kg in the September 2025 draft. The final rules also use a lower annual weight adjustment. The changes provide relatively more relief to lighter vehicle fleets while making the targets stricter for heavier fleets. Under the final formula, a 909-kg car has an FY28 emissions target of about 82.8 grams of CO2 per km, compared with about 76 grams under the September 2025 draft. But for a 2,500-kg vehicle, the target is about 142.4 grams under the final formula, compared with about 151.4 grams under the earlier formula. In addition, the final CAFE-3 rules also retain incentives for cleaner vehicles through a super-credit mechanism. One battery electric vehicle will be counted as three vehicles for calculating a manufacturer's fleet performance. The same 3x factor applies to range-extended electric vehicles. Plug-in hybrids and strong hybrids running on flex-fuel will get a 2.5x factor, while strong hybrids will get a 1.6x factor. Flex-fuel vehicles will get a 1.1x factor. Additionally, the rules also introduce a credit-debit system. Manufacturers that perform better than their emissions targets will earn credits, while those falling short will accumulate debits.
Asian Games: Prez Murmu leads wishes for Indian womens compound archery team after record gold
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu and several other ministers, including Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, congratulated the Indian womens compound archery team, comprising Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam as they beat China 238-234 to successfully defend their Asian Games gold medal on Wednesday. Heartiest congratulations to Taniparthi Chikitha, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam on winning the Gold Medal in the Womens Compound Archery Team event at the Asian Games 2026! Your exceptional precision, composure and teamwork have made the nation proud. May this memorable achievement inspire you to reach many more milestones, President Murmu wrote on X. Bullseye for Gold! Heartiest congratulations to Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep, and Taniparthi Chikitha on winning Gold in the Womens Compound Team event at #AsianGames2026. The trio also equalled the World Record in a masterclass of precision and skill, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya wrote. India wins Gold in Compound Womens Team Archery !! Congratulations to Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Taniparthi Chikitha for shooting the arrows perfectly to win Gold medal at #AsianGames2026, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju said. A golden triumph for Indian archery as Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi secure the Gold Medal in the Womens Compound Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Congratulations to the champion trio on this outstanding performance. Their precision, composure and collective determination have brought another proud moment for India. Wishing them continued success and greater glory ahead, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. A golden defence for India in Archery! Congratulations to Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam on winning the Gold Medal in the Compound Womens Team event at the Asian Games 2026. Defending their title in style, the Indian trio defeated China 238-234, equalling the World Record score in the process. Another golden chapter for Indian Archery on the Asian stage, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said. Notably, India had clinched a silver medal in the event in 2018 and a bronze in the 2014 edition of the Games. This is India's seventh gold at the ongoing edition of the continental showpiece, with the countrys overall medal tally rising to 54; including seven gold, 21 silver and 26 bronze medals, after the womens teams victory. The Indian trio edged South Korea in the semifinal before dismissing China in the final with a world-record score of 238, which was set by the Koreans in Incheon 2014.
Posters targeting Oppn's 'doglapan' over ECI issue surface in Delhi ahead of INDIA bloc's meet
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc is scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to formulate a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, posters accusing opposition leaders of doglapan (double standards) over the Election Commission of India (ECI) have surfaced around the Constitution Club. The Opposition bloc is scheduled to meet to discuss the strategy demanding accountability over alleged poll impropriety; questions remain over the bloc's cohesiveness and its apparent objectives on the issue. One of the posters read, When the answer changes with the scoreboard. Peak celebration every time they win, vote chori allegation every time they lose. ECI right or wrong? It just depends on whether they're the winner. The posters featured photos of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Trinamool Congress President Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, DMK supremo M. K. Stalin, Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. A poster showing Akhilesh Yadav's statement appreciating the ECI when his party won the elections in 2017, in contrast to him criticising the poll body when the SP lost in 2022. How convenient, pookie! read the poster. Another poster, featuring Rahul Gandhi with luggage, read, Videshi dharti par masti mei the chur, 59 din Bihar campaign se rahe door. Lekin jab janata ne natija sunaya, to sawal ECI par uthaya. Aaye der se, ilzaam ghadi par. This is roughly translated into English as, Overjoyed on foreign soil, he stayed away from the Bihar campaign for 59 days. But when the public announced the results, he questioned the Election Commission. He arrived late, and the blame fell on the clock. INDI Alliance ka doglapan. Jeete to ECI ko taali, hare to ECI ko gaali, read another poster. The INDIA bloc meeting comes even as leaders within the Opposition ranks have acknowledged that the bloc does not have the required numbers in Parliament to remove the CEC. However, Opposition parties intend to demonstrate unity over what they describe as a challenge to the electoral process's integrity and transparency. The meeting comes a day after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) adopted a strong resolution demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, suspension of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, and restoration of voters allegedly removed from electoral rolls. Congress leaders have said they will raise the issues discussed at the CWC meeting before the broader Opposition platform. Given its political history and the numerical realities in both Houses of Parliament, Wednesday's meeting may prove another difficult test for the Opposition bloc. The bloc failed to unseat the NDA at the Centre and has since suffered setbacks in several states, while one of the original movers of Opposition unity, Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar, remains firmly aligned with the BJP.
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Piyush Goyal invites American manufacturers to explore opportunities in India
Digital Desk | Milwaukee/New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he addressed a business roundtable convened by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), bringing together representatives of small and large manufacturers from across the US. The minister, during his official visit to the US, highlighted the strong momentum in the India-US economic ties, along with India's expanding industrial base and skilled workforce. Goyal also invited American manufacturers to explore opportunities to deepen their presence in India, partner with Indian SMEs, and co-invest in advanced manufacturing to build resilient supply chains that create value for both economies, according to his post on X. As India and the US aim to advance negotiations on a balanced and mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), Goyal's upcoming engagement with the US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer is being seen as key to achieve the trade deal faster. The minister is set to attend the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the invitation of the USTR. According to an official statement, the two sides will work toward finalising an interim trade deal in line with the joint statement issued by India and the United States on February 7, 2026. During the discussions, India is expected to advocate for a rules-based, open, inclusive, transparent, equitable and non-discriminatory global trading framework, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core. Goyal would also hold a series of bilateral engagements in the US, aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties. The discussions are expected to focus on creating greater opportunities for farmers, fishermen, women entrepreneurs, startups, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and other businesses. Apart from official meetings, Goyal is scheduled to interact with senior executives of leading American companies in sectors such as manufacturing, consumer goods, agribusiness, retail and technology in Milwaukee and Chicago.
Delhi to remain dry; heavy rainfall forecast in parts of south, NE India
The India Meteorological Department has forecast mainly clear skies and no rain across Delhi today (September 30).
Delhi HC orders takedown of fake profiles, deepfakes using Vikas Divyakirtis identity
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Political storm over Parvesh slapping AAP worker intensifies
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Apple Pay now available in India: Who can use it and how
New Delhi: Tech giant Apple on Wednesday, September 30, announced that Apple Pay is now available for users in India across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for Mac coming soon. Customers with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards can add their cards to Apple Pay and use them at thousands of in-store 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 .
Chidambaram calls SIR process deeply flawed, questions ECs decisions
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Former Union Minister and Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of electoral rolls, alleging that it has been marred by serious concerns and disagreements within the poll panel. Speaking to IANS, Chidambaram said, The Election Commission is totally wrong. The SIR process has been doubted by the two Election Commissioners, and they have pointed out that there were 14 disagreements between the Election Commissioners and the Chief Election Commissioner. He further referred to alleged errors in the electoral revision process in several states, including Karnataka, Maharashtra and Haryana. Too many mistakes have been pointed out in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Haryana. So many mistakes have been pointed out in the past. The SIR process is deeply flawed. If it was not flawed, why should the Election Commission meet again and change the process? What happened a few days ago should be totally scrapped, he said. Reports of differences within the three-member Election Commission over aspects of the SIR exercise have triggered a political controversy. According to reports, Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on several issues over a period of 10 months. The Election Commission, however, has maintained that the final decisions on the SIR exercise were unanimous and that the observations raised during the process were part of its deliberations. The INDIA bloc is scheduled to hold a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss the Election Commission row and chalk out a joint strategy on the SIR process. The meeting is also expected to consider plans for a nationwide agitation, including protests and public rallies against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. An impeachment motion against him in Parliament is also expected to be discussed. The meeting comes after the Congress Working Committee adopted a resolution seeking CEC Kumars removal and raising concerns over the functioning of the Election Commission. The Opposition has intensified its criticism of the poll panel following reports about the differences between the two Election Commissioners and the CEC over electoral roll revisions. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has also alleged irregularities in the electoral process, while the Election Commission has rejected claims that its decisions were taken without the approval of its members. The Opposition's proposed campaign is expected to begin with a series of rallies, including one at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, followed by programmes in different states. The INDIA bloc may also announce the date of its first major rally during the meeting. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi are expected to represent Congress. Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, Kalyan Banerjee and Derek O'Brien are also expected to attend. Leaders of Left parties are likely to participate as well. Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Hemant Soren, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, NCP's Supriya Sule, National Conference chief Omar Abdullah and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti are among the other leaders expected to join the meeting. Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is expected to participate virtually. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is not likely to attend the meeting, with senior party leader Harendra Malik set to represent the party.
Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease; air quality remains in moderate category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a significant shift in weather from Wednesday, with the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms expected to give way to predominantly dry conditions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with dry weather likely to prevail across Delhi, Haryana and Chandigarh through the first week of October. The change comes after showers on Tuesday brought a noticeable chill to Delhi, with temperatures briefly giving the national capital a winter-like feel. However, the latest weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity is likely to subside from Wednesday, particularly over northwest India. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh are expected to remain largely dry as the recent rain and thunderstorm activity weakens. Delhi is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 24 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of nearly 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. While northwest India is expected to remain mostly dry, weather conditions across the rest of the country are likely to remain varied. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to continue over parts of southern, eastern and northeastern India. According to the IMD forecast, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over several areas of the Northeast and southern peninsula on Wednesday. The southern peninsula is expected to remain one of the major rain-affected regions, with some areas likely to receive heavy showers. The IMD has classified Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi as dry on Wednesday. Similar conditions are expected over Punjab, Rajasthan and most parts of Uttar Pradesh. The contrasting weather conditions across different regions are being influenced by several atmospheric systems currently active over the country. A depression over coastal Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal was moving rapidly north-northwestwards on Tuesday. The system was expected to weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area later on September 29 and continue moving towards southeast Bangladesh and adjoining northeastern parts of India. At the same time, a western disturbance and associated upper-air systems continue to influence parts of north India. Another circulation and trough are extending across southern India. The interaction and movement of these systems are contributing to the contrasting weather patterns being observed across the country. The IMD also recorded heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Haryana during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning. The rainfall highlights the intensity of the recent spell over parts of north India, even as the broader weather pattern is now expected to turn predominantly dry. The southwest monsoon is also continuing its gradual withdrawal from the country as the rainy season approaches its conclusion. With the monsoon retreating, northwest India is expected to gradually transition towards predominantly dry weather. However, rainfall activity is likely to persist in several other parts of the country. Uttarakhand may experience isolated rain and thunderstorms through October 4, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh could witness similar weather conditions between October 2 and 4. Himachal Pradesh may also receive isolated showers during the period. In central India, rain and thunderstorms are likely over parts of Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha and Chhattisgarh in the coming days. The Northeast is expected to remain relatively wetter, with rainfall forecast over Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura through October 4. Some areas may also receive heavy rainfall. Southern India is likely to remain another significant zone of rainfall. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy showers over parts of the southern peninsula during the next four to five days, with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and South Interior Karnataka among the areas likely to receive heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the 'moderate' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) readings included Mandir Marg at 97, Aya Nagar at 79, Punjabi Bagh at 113, CRRI Mathura Road at 138, Pusa at 149, Sirifort at 105, IGI Airport (T3) at 101, Commonwealth Sports Complex at 122, North Campus at 122, R K Puram at 122, ITO at 86, IIT Delhi at 140, DTU at 100, Wazirpur at 134, Jahangirpuri at 153, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at 105, Anand Vihar at 105 and Cantonment Area at 105.
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Weather Today September 30: India will showcase a diverse array of weather conditions across various regions. Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh are predicted to receive rainfall and thunderstorms, whereas Delhi-NCR can expect a predominantly dry atmosphere. Meanwhile, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh might experience partly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and brisk winds. In contrast, West Bengal and Punjab are forecasted to enjoy stable weather with minimal precipitation.
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Apple Pay now available for users in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Tech giant Apple on Wednesday announced that Apple Pay is now available for users in India across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for Mac coming soon. Customers with Axis Bank-issued Visa and Mastercard credit cards can add their cards to Apple Pay and use them at thousands of in-store and online merchants across India, as well as anywhere that accepts NFC transactions, the company said in a statement. India is home to a dynamic and digitally savvy population that continues to embrace a cashless future while expecting the highest standards of security and privacy, and were so excited to bring Apple Pay to users in India today, said Jennifer Bailey, Apples vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. The launch brings Apple customers an easy, secure, and private way to pay in stores, in apps, and on the web at retailers of all sizes all without the need to type in PINs or use OTPs at checkout. Apple Pay makes everyday payments with a card easy, secure, and private from simply tapping to pay in stores without an extra app, PIN, or OTP to checking out online without repeatedly entering payment information, Bailey added. When customers use a card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device or on Apple servers, nor are they shared by Apple with the merchant. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device, said Apple. Apple said it does not retain transaction information that can be tied back to the user. Their transactions stay between the user, the merchant, and their bank or card issuer. If a users iPhone is lost or stolen, they can use the Find My app to quickly locate, lock, or suspend payments from that device. Customers can add a card directly to Apple Wallet via the latest version of the Axis Bank app. Alternatively, simply open the Wallet app on iPhone, tap the plus sign, and follow the steps to add an eligible card. Once a user adds a card to their Apple device, they can start using Apple Pay right away, said the company. Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank, said the introduction of Apple Pay advances this ambition, bringing greater choice and flexibility to our Credit Card customers, with support across the Mastercard and Visa networks. As Indias digital economy accelerates and consumers seek seamless and secure payment experiences, the introduction of Apple Pay for our Axis Bank-issued Mastercard credit card holders ushers in a new era of contactless commerce, giving Indian consumers greater confidence and peace of mind with every transaction, said Gautam Aggarwal, Mastercards president of India and South Asia. The launch of Apple Pay in India marks an important milestone in the evolution of the countrys digital payments journey, added Suresh Sethi, Visas group country manager of India and South Asia. When using Apple Pay, users will continue to earn the rewards and benefits offered by their cards. At launch, Apple Pay will be accepted by millions of merchants across India, including at Apple Store locations, Apple Pay is available in more than 90 countries and regions and works with more than 11,000 bank and network partners worldwide.
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Hoardings Targeting Opposition Leaders Put Up in Delhi Ahead of INDIA Bloc Meeting
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, saying they have no moral right to continue after allegations surrounding the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
'No PUC, No Fuel' Rule To Be Enforced Across Delhi-NCR From October 1
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Dr. Irfan honored with Young Achievers Award at World Physiotherapy Asia-Pacific Regional Conference
Srinagar, Sep 29: Dr. Irfan Ahmad Lone, a renowned physiotherapist from Jammu and Kashmir, was conferred with the prestigious Young Achievers Award during the World Physiotherapy Asia-Pacific Regional Conference held at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, on September 26, 2026. The high-profile international convention brought together leading healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers from across the region to celebrate outstanding achievements in physical therapy and allied healthcare. The award acknowledges Dr. Lones exemplary dedication to the field, innovative clinical practices, and relentless efforts in advancing patient rehabilitation. His contributions were lauded by global delegates and senior dignitaries present at the ceremony, highlighting his impact as an inspiring healthcare professional and a model of modern interdisciplinary medical practice. Dr. Lone currently serves as State Transplant Coordinator with State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (SOTTO) Jammu and Kashmir. In this pivotal role, he has been instrumental in strengthening organ donation infrastructure, driving public awareness campaigns, and streamlining transplant coordination across the Union Territory, significantly improving patient outcomes in critical care and rehabilitation. The landmark occasion witnessed strong representation from the healthcare fraternity of Jammu and Kashmir. A prominent contingent of senior physiotherapists from the Union Territory attended the event to celebrate this milestone, including Dr Masrat Shafi PT CEC (North), Dr. Vishal Sharma PT, Dr. Abhinav Gupta PT, Dr. Arshid PT, Dr. Deepika PT, Dr. Sonia PT, Dr. Gaurav Vaid PT, Dr. Kulbhushan PT, Dr. Purushotam PT, and Dr. Rachita Sharma PT, Dr Rakesh, Dr Jai Digra who congratulated Dr. Lone and commended his contributions to the profession. He credited the honor to collaborative team efforts, mentors, and the patients whose recoveries continually drive his clinical focus. The recognition stands as a testament to his expanding footprint in healthcare administration and rehabilitation medicine, bringing immense pride to Jammu and Kashmir and the broader physiotherapy fraternity. Dr Lone also thanked and congratulated Dr Sanjiv K Jha PT (Organising Chairman) and Dr Ruchi Varshney PT (Organising Secretary) for this prestigious award and for successfully concluding the camp.
CUK observes World Heart Day with focus on prevention, community awareness
Ganderbal, Sep 29: Department of Biotechnology, School of Life Sciences (SLS), with the support from Health Centre, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), observed World Heart Day-2026 with an awareness programme on the theme Cardiovascular Diseases: Prevention, Diagnostics and Community Awareness at Tulmulla Campus here Tuesday. Addressing the gathering comprising faculty members, scholars and students, Registrar, Dr. Nisar Ahmad Mir, highlighted the seriousness of cardiovascular disorders and the need to make heart-health awareness an integral part of community life. He stressed that healthy habits, appropriate nutrition and attention to conditions such as blood pressure and diabetes need to be cultivated from an early age. We have to take care of all those issues from childhood, he said, while urging the academic community to popularize the benefits of healthy living among families, colleagues and peers. In his address, Dean, SLS, Prof. Abid Hamid Dar, emphasized the need to understand cardiovascular health in the broader context of human physiology and disease. He explained that the heart is often affected as a secondary consequence of disorders originating in other organs and systems, including hypertension, diabetes, pulmonary diseases, infections and thyroid dysfunction. He explained how disorders of the kidneys, pancreas, liver, lungs and endocrine system can eventually place considerable stress on the cardiovascular system. Prof. Dar further highlighted the physiological characteristics of the heart and its central role in sustaining life. He noted that the heart's functioning is regulated by essential ions such as calcium, potassium and sodium and stressed the importance of understanding cardiovascular health through an integrated scientific perspective. Speaking on the occasion, HoD Biotechnology, Dr. Dharmendra Singh, said observance of the Day was an important opportunity to transform scientific knowledge into greater public awareness. He stressed that the absence of symptoms should not lead people to assume that everything is necessarily normal. At least after a certain age, we should go through certain check-ups, regular check-ups, he said. Dr. Singh urged members of the academic community to use their networks to spread awareness about cardiovascular health. Since we are in academia, we are well-educated and we have the power of networking with students and our fellows. So, we should spread a word of this awareness and remove ignorance, he said. Organizer of the event, Dr. Santosh Kumar, in his welcome address, said the cardiovascular diseases remain among the most important public health challenges worldwide and hence the Day serves as an opportunity to create awareness, encourage healthy behaviour and strengthen the connection between the research, healthcare and community. Thereafter, during the technical sessions, Dr. Mohsin Raj Mantoo from Paras Hospital, Prof. Mahrukh Hamid from SKIMS, Soura, Dr. Momin Bhat from GMC, Srinagar gave detailed presentations about the theme and also interacted with the participants. Zonal Head JK Bank, Layek Ahmad Jan also spoke on the occasion. Prof. Rajiv Taliyan from BITS Pilani and Dr. H N Yadav from AIIMS New Delhi also discussed the theme. Medical Officers, Dr Abid Ahmad, Dr Sheeba and organizer Dr. Owais M Bhat were present.
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Nations League: Spain beat Croatia, England battles to 2-0 win over Czechia
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Lamine Yamal struck twice as Spain earned a 4-1 win at home against Croatia on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Nations League, while England battled to a 2-0 success in Czechia. Yamal opened the scoring inside two minutes, beating Dominik Livakovic after Fermn Lopez's clever flick. Croatia levelled when Dion Beljo, making just his third senior appearance, headed in from Ivan Perisic's cross for his first international goal. Spain needed barely two minutes to respond, Marc Pubill nodding in from Yamal's superb delivery. Yamal then added his second, meeting Pedri's through ball and finishing at the near post. Nico Williams sealed victory in the 89th minute, twisting free inside the area before rifling home. Elsewhere, Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored as England beat ten-man Czechia 2-0 to earn their first win since the FIFA World Cup and move second in UEFA Nations League A Group 3. Gordon scored in his third successive England appearance, while Harry Kane struck in a second game on the spin in the second half, after Pavel Sulc's early red card. England were firmly in control after Pavel Sulc was dismissed for a foul on Elliot Anderson midway through the opening half, with Morgan Rogers hitting the post and Matj Kov denying Kane in style. The visitors got the breakthrough barely a minute into the second period with Gordon nodding into the bottom corner from a delicious Trent Alexander-Arnold cross, and Thomas Tuchel's side sealed the victory thanks to a piece of quick thinking from the visiting skipper to sweep home a loose ball. In other actions, Sebastian Pocognoli's first home game as Scotland boss ended in a 3-0 defeat to Switzerland. Ricardo Rodriguez converted a free-kick after Jack Hendry's 11th-minute dismissal, with Nico Elvedi and Zeki Amdouni on target after the interval. Slovenia are second behind the Swiss in Group B1 after winning at home against North Macedonia. Sandi Lovric's angled finish on 55 minutes broke the deadlock, and substitute Aljosa Matko made it 2-0 with his first senior international goal. Leo Sauer, 20, scored his first goal for Slovakia, but it was experienced David Hancko who hit their winner in a 2-1 against Kazakhstan, with Albania and Iceland (both 3-0 away, against San Marino and Luxembourg respectively) the other winners in League C.
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Uris pre-partition walnut market battles for survival
Srinagar, Sep 29: The historic Lagama walnut market in Uri area of north Kashmir, once a major trading hub for Kashmirs prized walnut crop, is staring at an uncertain future as falling prices, weak demand and rising costs squeeze traders and growers. Located around four kilometres from the Line of Control (LoC) along the historic Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, the market is regarded by traders as one of the valleys oldest walnut trading centres. Its trading history, they say, dates back to the period before partition, when Uri was connected commercially with Muzaffarabad in PoK. Traders and growers associated with the market say the volume of walnuts handled by Lagama has declined sharply in recent years. From around 40,000-45,000 tonnes during a season earlier, the market now handles only around 15,000-20,000 tonnes, which traders attribute largely to declining demand and lower prices in major consuming markets such as Delhi and other parts of the country. This poor business is impacting over 10,000 families. Mohammad Amin Chalkoo, president of the Dry Fruits Association Uri, said even premium-quality walnut kernels are fetching considerably less than they did in the past. Earlier, the best-quality walnut kernel used to fetch around Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,500 per kilogram. Today, the same quality is being sold for only around Rs 500 to Rs 800 per kilogram, Chalkoo told Rising Kashmir. He said the fall in prices was making it increasingly difficult for growers and traders to sustain the traditional business. The rates have come down drastically while the cost of production, transportation and other expenses have increased. If this continues, growers will lose interest in walnut cultivation, and traders will also find it difficult to continue, he said. Traders said the problem is not confined to prices alone. They said the five per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on walnuts has added to their financial burden at a time when margins are already shrinking. GST has become another challenge for small traders. We have to bear transportation, labour, loading and unloading costs, besides other expenses. After all these deductions, very little is left for the trader, said Mohd Yousuf Kakroo, a trader associated with the Lagama market. Bashir Bhat, a grower from Garkote village said the traditional market was gradually losing its importance because of changing market conditions and weak demand. We used to see huge quantities of walnuts arriving here during the season. The market would remain busy with growers, commission agents, traders and transporters. Now the business has reduced considerably, he said. Growers, too, said the decline in market prices was affecting walnut cultivation in the region. A walnut tree takes years to mature. We invest in its upkeep for years, but when the crop finally reaches the market, the price does not justify the effort, said Shabir Ahmad, a walnut grower in Uri. He said the falling returns could eventually discourage younger generations from taking up walnut cultivation. If farmers do not get a reasonable price, they will naturally look for other crops or sources of income. Walnut cultivation has been part of the economy of this area for generations, he said. According to traders, Lagamas walnut market has been functional since before the 1947 partition and is closely linked to Uris historic commercial ties with Muzaffarabad. Before partition, traders and growers from areas on both sides of the present LoC would travel through the Uri-Muzaffarabad route to buy and sell dry fruits, including walnuts. The market consequently developed as an important trading point for produce from the surrounding mountainous areas. The Srinagar-Muzaffarabad road, which historically connected Kashmir with the western parts of the region, played a significant role in this trade. With the partition and subsequent closure of the traditional route, the nature and direction of trade changed, but Lagama continued to retain its importance as a walnut market. For generations, the market has remained associated with walnut growers from Uri and neighbouring areas, with traders purchasing, grading and sending the produce to markets outside Jammu and Kashmir. Traders say the markets location near the LoC also gives it a distinctive place in the commercial and social history of Uri. Despite its long legacy, however, those associated with Lagama say the market now needs institutional support if it is to retain its position in Kashmir's walnut economy.
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Suvendu Tags INDIA Meet With 'Dimagi Naxals' As Didi Visits Delhi
The CM also targeted the Congress claiming on X-handle, THE HEIGHT OF HYPOCRISY: CONGRESS AND ITS POLITICS OF 'CONVENIENCE'. The double standards of the Congress party and its opportunistic alliance partners stand completely exposed once again.
Darshana Jardosh Takes Charge as Delhi BJP Co-In-Charge
Darshana Jardosh officially assumes her role as co-in-charge of Delhi BJP, focusing on womens and youth outreach. Darshana Jardosh Takes Charge as Delhi BJP Co-In-Charge
Lehs high-altitude flowers reach national markets
Leh, September 29: Ladakh has taken its first major step towards commercial floriculture with the dispatch of 15,000 premium-grade Lilium stems from Leh to major flower markets in Delhi, Mumbai and Chandigarh. Lieutenant Governor Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, flagged off the first consignment at Leh Airport on Monday, marking the beginning of efforts to develop high-value floriculture as an alternative source of livelihood and entrepreneurship in the Union Territory. The flowers have been cultivated at an altitude of around 10,600 feet at the Lilium field in Choglamsar, described as the worlds highest-altitude flower field. The consignment includes red, pink, white, yellow and orange varieties. The A-grade stems, each carrying four to five buds, are considered premium cut flowers and have a shelf life of around five to seven days. Liliums can fetch around Rs 150 to Rs 200 per stem in domestic retail markets, particularly in the floral and hospitality sectors. The project has also generated local employment, with 15 women engaged in cutting, sorting and packaging of the flowers at a daily wage of Rs 900. A local qualified botanist has been assigned the task of marketing the produce in national markets. Speaking on the occasion, LG Saxena described the initiative as a significant step towards diversifying agriculture in Ladakh and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers and youth. The administration is now planning to expand the model beyond Leh. Deputy Commissioners of Kargil, Drass, Sham, Changthang and Zanskar have been asked to identify at least 20 acres of land each for high-value flower cultivation. The administration aims to bring around 200 acres under floriculture by next year. The Leh flower field, comprising more than 25 lakh Lilium blooms, was developed in a short period of around two months. Its foundation was laid on June 22, plantation began on July 16, and the field was opened to the public on September 17. The first commercial consignment was dispatched from Leh on September 29, marking a new phase in Ladakhs efforts to link high-altitude agriculture with national markets.
Revised GRAP Introduces Major Changes for Air Quality Management
The revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR includes significant changes for inter-city buses and diesel generators to combat air pollution. Revised GRAP Introduces Major Changes for Air Quality Management
Delhi HC forms panel to oversee Greenopolis homebuyers claims
SC upholds HC order, clarifies scope of Fortis forensic audit
The Supreme Court maintained the Delhi HC's directive for a forensic audit of certain banking transactions. This audit specifically concerns transactions involving Fortis Healthcare Ltd and its former promoters. The audit aims to examine transactions related to the erosion of shareholding in Fortis Healthcare.
Jamia PhD scholar suspended for five days for protesting outside designated spot
Shah launches Barapullah corridor, three other road projects worth 1,941 cr. in Delhi
Thousands of sugarcane growers from across Karnataka and neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana staged a massive protest at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi on Tuesday, demanding remunerative prices for sugarcane and a revision of the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar. After appeal by union minister Pralhad Joshi, intervention by local legislators they agree for talks at Delhi, withdraw protest
DelhiLucknow sleeper bus overturns on Ganga Expressway, 17 injured
Two arrested for 'FCRA facilitation' attempt
Delhi Police Special Cell, along with central agencies, apprehended two government officials for corruption. These officials sought illegal gratification to expedite registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. One official worked as a senior accountant, while the other served as an accountant.
Vegetable vendor on way home dies after SUV crashes into cart
39 buses seized as cops crack down on safety lapses after fire that claimed 9
Noida, Ghaziabad to seize old vehicles & send them to scrap yards
UP fixes 112-day deadline for land use change, cuts conversion fee
Men on scooter fire at bus on DME, bus owners friend & conductor hit
Car crashes into truck on DME, one dead, six injured
New Delhi [India], September 29: Ahead of the festive season Ai+ Smartphone today announced its portfolio expansion with the launch of Pulse 2 FE, NovaTab and LapTab, bringing three new technology experiences to consumers across communication, learning, entertainment and productivity.
DC Edit | Bad Air, But Delhi Has A Plan
Air quality in Delhi-NCR starts worsening from mid-September. And all the usual suspects will make their presence felt regularly: stubble burning which aggravates air pollution as the winter peaks and festival fireworks, especially around Diwali
IGL pipe damaged during road work, gas supply hit in Greater Noida West condo
Child PGI gets new lab for cardiac care
Delhi Bans Bus Strikes For 6 Months, Commuters Get Relief
The Delhi government has invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), which allows strikes in essential services to be prohibited.
Cyber cons offer profits, then cheat 4 from Noida of Rs 28 lakh
Russias Su-57 Fifth-Gen Fighter Offer To India Faces Hard Test Over Production, And Combat Claims
Russia wants India to reconsider the Su-57, offering its fifth-generation fighter alongside technology cooperation and the possibility of local production. But Delhi continues to stay away.India exited the joint FGFA programme in 2018 amid concerns over stealth, engines and costs. Since then, questions have persisted over Su-57 production numbers, deliveries and its combat record. Moscow presents the aircraft as a potential bridge until Indias indigenous AMCA arrives, but India appears committed to developing its own fifth-generation capability.So why does Russia keep pitching the Su-57 to India, and why does Delhi keep declining? Shreya Chandra examines the numbers, the aircrafts contested combat record, the legacy of the failed India-Russia partnership and the AMCA dilemma.
Why India Keeps Rejecting Russias Su-57 Despite Moscows Fifth-Gen Fighter Offer
Russia is once again pitching its Su-57E fifth-generation fighter to India, with reported offers of direct deliveries, technology cooperation, local production and deeper industrial access. Moscows argument is that the Su-57 could give the Indian Air Force a fifth-generation capability while India waits for its indigenous AMCA.But Delhi remains unconvinced. India walked away from the joint FGFA programme in 2018, and questions continue over Su-57 production, delivery numbers, exports and its combat record. With China expanding its stealth fighter fleet and AMCA still years away, India faces a larger strategic question: buy an interim fifth-generation fighter or stay focused on an indigenous solution? Shreya Chandra has moreWatch: https://youtu.be/-WfN3HGB3lQ
