UAPA Missing: What Allowed VanDyke, 6 Ukrainians To Leave India? The Legal Gap Explained
American national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian co-accused have been allowed to leave India temporarily after nearly six months in custody. A Delhi Special NIA Court granted VanDyke default bail after the NIAs first chargesheet, filed on September 8, included immigration offences but not alleged UAPA offences. The agency said its UAPA investigation was still continuing. The court later allowed VanDyke to travel to the United States and the six Ukrainians to Ukraine for one month, subject to conditions. They must return to India, provide contact details, cooperate with the investigation and appear when required. The court clarified that default bail is not an acquittal and that the NIA can continue its investigation and take further legal steps.
Dahiya replaces Sarandeep as Delhi coach
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed Meta Platforms to immediately remove objectionable content of a woman's morphed picture posted on social media with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and ordered police to provide complete protection to the victim. Justice
Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Stabbing Friend
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a man accused of stabbing his friend, highlighting the severity of the case and threats against witnesses. Delhi High Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Stabbing Friend
Tech can't replace on-field decision-making; need to blend with old-school methods: Zaheer Khan
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Asserting that modern cricket technology cannot substitute human presence of mind during high-pressure match situations, newly-appointed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Zaheer Khan said his coaching philosophy revolves around empowering players and balancing data with old-school, on-field adaptability. On Monday, five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions CSK announced Zaheer as their new head coach after Stephen Fleming left the role in July. Being at CSK will also mark Zaheers first stint as head coach of a cricket team. A good listener, realistic, and very empowering (as a coach). I think it's about understanding the pressures and the new dynamics of T20. The game is evolving with every year passing by, and it's about staying ahead of the curve. So, when I look back, what CSK has achieved over the years is predominantly staying ahead of the curve, understanding and adapting to different situations, Zaheer said in a video posted on the franchises YouTube account on Friday. Before coming to CSK, Zaheer served as the mentor of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 and was with the Mumbai Indians from 2018 to 2022 as director of cricket and later became global head of development. That's something which was standing out right throughout the years. So, it's about building on that. It's about evolving with the changing times and creating that faith within the whole group to take things forward, added Zaheer, the 2011 ODI World Cup winner. Cautioning young players against relying excessively on analytics, Zaheer stated that real-time situational awareness remains the single most critical factor once a cricketer steps onto the field. I think when you talk about youngsters, when you're looking at cricket, it's about what you do on the field. It's about how quickly you understand and adapt. One thing which I've been very vocal about in modern-day cricket is the technology playing a big role, and it's taking away a whole lot from on-ground thinking. The adaptability, the situational awareness - all those kinds of aspects that you talk about and for youngsters, it's very important to keep up with that. So, for me, it's about encouraging conversations and learning through those conversations. It's something which is, in a way, very old-school thinking. But I think if you're able to balance what's happening currently with the decision-making on the field, it'll work as a good blend to achieve something special, he added. Elaborating further on the limitations of technology, Zaheer pointed out that no software can replicate common sense or guide a player through dynamic game shifts. It's very important that you use the technology, data, and analyse things. But when it comes to actually going out there on the field and doing it, you've got to have that presence of mind. You've got to be able to layer it with various aspects, be it the pressures that play on, be it the situation, and sometimes the common sense that you have to use. It's something that goes differently with every game. Every game is not going to be comparable to the previous one with regard to a particular situation. So, I think that's something tech will not be able to take you there. You don't yet have a tech who is moving with you as the game is moving along. So, in the field, it's you who is in charge, and it's you who is going to take that decision. So, you've got to be ready with that kind of approach and attitude, he asserted. Laying out his immediate roadmap for CSK in IPL 2025, Zaheer stressed that former captain MS Dhoni's guidance will remain pivotal while working alongside a young captain in Ruturaj Gaikwad and a settled squad. Well, I think, like I mentioned, conversations and understanding. It's a settled franchise. It's been years; a lot of processes are already in place. So, MS guidance, I think, is going to be very crucial. You look at the team management's vision. That is something which is going to be equally important in how you're setting the whole vision with regard to going forward from here. It's a new setup. So, there's going to be some learning. So, you talk about all those. The young captain, how he's going to shoulder the responsibility. How he's going to empower himself and the experience in the squad. How you can make them the leaders in their own way as a think tank to take things forward for this franchise, he concluded.
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India poised to scale Rs 50,000 crore defence exports target by 2028: Top official
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) India is poised to achieve its Rs 50,000 crore target for defence exports by 2028, nearly two years ahead of the 2030 deadline fixed by the government, as overseas demand for the countrys military hardware is on the rise, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Friday. We've reached Rs 38,000 crore in orders in the last year, and in the future we have a target of Rs 50,000 crore by 2030, and my anticipation is that we'll achieve it possibly by 2028, the Defence Secretary said at a Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) conference. The countrys annual defence exports have surged to a record Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26 compared with a mere Rs 686 crore in 2013-14. Rajesh Kumar Singh highlighted that India's cost competitiveness would help drive export growth, especially in the missiles segment, in which Indian systems cost far less than comparable offerings of other foreign manufacturers. Our USP really is that we can offer missiles at almost one-fourth of the price of what foreign OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) offer, he contended. In general, the cost for our missile production rates is lower, and therefore that is an area where export potential is high, he added. Rajesh Kumar Singh said there was growing demand for artillery and mounted gun systems, while the Akash surface-to-air missile system was also attracting interest from potential buyers. We are selling unique products. The most well-known is the BrahMos missile, which is fairly coveted and which we are selling to, or in the process of selling to, several Southeast Asian countries, he observed. He pointed out that the government is keen to expand the number of domestic manufacturers across key defence segments. India should have at least two, if not three, fighter aircraft production lines, around half a dozen missile producers, and hundreds of drone makers, he added, The top official further stated that the government was opening up ammunition and propellant production to more private-sector companies to reduce dependence on a single PSU. He said India's growing defence manufacturing ecosystem would also support the development of larger platforms, including fighter aircraft. We already know that for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), we are fielding proposals from three shortlisted companies, he pointed out. The Defence Secretary also said exports help India establish longer-term defence relationships with buyer countries through maintenance, spares and other support in the supply chain. He further highlighted that defence exports also bring in foreign exchange and generate employment in the country, which strengthens the economy.
West Asia crisis: The Makkah defence pact's strategic significance and emerging challenges
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in Mecca is being discussed for its strategic significance and emerging challenges since being signed on August 7 this year amid the crisis in West Asia. The agreement reportedly commits the three countries to regard an armed attack on any member as an attack on all, creating a collective defence framework that some observers have compared to NATO's Article 5 principle. Iran's retaliatory attacks on Saudi Arabia soil, more importantly, the recent Houthi attacks, are the major test of the agreement. Despite the treaty's collective-defence language, neither Pakistan nor Turkey entered direct combat operations. Analysts suggest that the pact lacks clearly defined activation thresholds and that member states remain cautious about becoming involved in broader regional conflicts. Among signatories, Pakistan, with its large armed forces, alongside its nuclear deterrent capability, has been under scrutiny for trying to balance relations with Iran. Turkey, meanwhile, provides a rapidly expanding defence-industrial base and NATO-linked military experience, while Saudi Arabia contributes financial resources and geopolitical influence in the Gulf, analysts say. Media reports now suggest that the signatories are preparing for an urgent meeting of their military chiefs that is being seen as a possible test for the agreement. Foreign Ministers of the three countries met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Thursday to discuss the situation and possible actions under the treaty, reports added. Differences in priorities, strategic outlooks and sources of threat limit its ability to develop into an effective defence framework. These differences are likely to keep it within the boundaries of a political-security alliance focused primarily on intelligence sharing, joint training and exercises, air and missile defence, and joint defence production. That was the assessment by the Qatar-based Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies, published the same month following the agreement, on the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies website. With many in the Gulf increasingly viewing the American military presence in the region as a liability, Turkey and Pakistan began to see an opening to replace the United States as security guarantor, a commentary on 'Diwan, Middle East Insights' from Carnegie said. Having been excluded from the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), both countries also understood that a new regional security architecture could carry economic benefits and place them firmly on the worldwide development-corridor track, it added. Explaining further, it recounted that announced in New Delhi at the 2023 G20 summit, IMEC undercuts both Turkey and Pakistan by building trade routes around them where According to Pakistani officials speaking privately, IMEC was a topic of discussion in Mecca in the run-up to the emergence of the agreement. Additionally, Turkey and Pakistan grasped that there was an opportunity to expand their military-industrial complexes with Saudi funding, it said. Separate assessments present similar interpretations ranging from the agreement being the foundation of a new regional security architecture capable of strengthening collective deterrence and reducing dependence on Western defence guarantees to it primarily being a political signalling mechanism designed to reassure partners and deter adversaries without necessarily creating automatic military obligations. Given the crisis, the tri-nation agreement would well suit to establish peace rather than a regional flare up. As per the Diwan article, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are already believed to be working together to bring an end to US-Iranian hostilities and Turkey is mediating between the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan to resolve their outstanding border issues. Ultimately, if Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey prove able to align, or at least coordinate their stances on a significant number of issues, the Mecca accord could end up being looked back upon as having given birth to a new regional security order, it added.
Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Congress on Friday launched nationwide protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI), with party workers demonstrating in several states and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests were reported in Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. In Delhi, Congress workers gathered at Jantar Mantar and [] The post Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against ECI, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Need To Manage Nitish Well To Groom Him As An All-rounder, Says India Bowling Coach Morkel
Nitish Kumar Reddy: India bowling coach Morne Morkel on Friday highlighted the need to manage young seam-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy with care, saying he possesses all the requisite attributes to excel across departments if given a clear role and consistent opportunities. Reddy bounced back strongly from a recent quadriceps injury layoff by picking up six wickets in second and third T20Is against Afghanistan in New Delhi earlier this month. After looking slightly rusty in his comeback game on September 13, Reddy quickly found his bowling rhythm in the subsequent matches, though he is yet to make an impact with the bat. Reddy was then pulled out of the Asian Games mens T20 squad with an aim to give him crucial game time in the ODI series against the West Indies starting on Sunday. I think with Nitish, if we just rewind to the T20s, the way he bowled in different situations has been very impressive. The message to him all the time is just to keep things simple and do the basics as well as possible. I think he's a very talented guy when it comes to bat, ball, and in the field. He always wants to be the guy who wants to create opportunities, and having that mindset is fantastic. But I think the role that we want him to play in certain situations is: how can we ask him to be as consistent, and how well can he fulfil just doing the basics as best as possible. I think that is another thing where we need to give him those opportunities to learn and grow. Luckily, we do have a bit of time now, and it will be great for Indian cricket if we can keep on developing him and for him to compete for that all-rounder spot. He's got all the talent and all the ability to do that, but for us it's just important to manage him quite well, to give him quite a simple role in terms of what he needs to go and do for the team, Morkel told reporters in a press conference on Friday. Addressing concerns over player fitness, which has been a recurring theme of late, Morkel assured that the team's management, in coordination with the medical staff, is constantly monitoring workloads to ensure key all-rounders like Hardik Pandya and Harshit Rana return to peak fitness. While Rana suffered a quadriceps strain during match simulations while trying to achieve fitness clearance, Pandya has been out of action after IPL 2026 due to leg and quadriceps injuries. We're constantly keeping an eye on workload management, how to give the guys the best opportunity to be fit and put their name in the hat for selection. We've got Hardik, Harshit Rana, all those guys still on the sidelines, and we're excited to get them back and get them playing and get them fit again. So that's part of our job to sit with the medical side and map that out. But there's definitely a plan for each and every individual, and we'll keep on monitoring that and coming up with the best way forward to give the selectors and to give everybody the best sort of group to pick from, he added. While acknowledging that injuries are an unfortunate reality of international cricket, Morkel expressed confidence in India's bench strength. Obviously, you want to have your strongest and condition-wise the best playing on the field. Sadly, it's part of the game that the guys get injured at times, and we didn't ideally want them to fall injured. But luckily, like I said, we've got fantastic backup in the wings, and it's a great opportunity for the guys to go and play a game for India, to make a name for themselves and to compete. But ideally, hopefully we can get all the injuries out of the way and later down the year we'll be fine, and we can take it from there, he added. Assessing the playing surface at Greenfield International Stadium, Morkel predicted a high-scoring contest based on his assessment during the team's training session. For me, it's my second time also at the venue here. My last outing was the T20 against New Zealand, and it was quite a high-scoring game. But luckily, like I said, we've got fantastic backup in the wings, and it's a great opportunity for the guys to go and play a game for India, to make a name for themselves and to compete. But ideally, hopefully we can get all the injuries out of the way and later down the year we'll be fine, and we can take it from there, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I expect a high-scoring game, and both teams play a very attacking brand of cricket. So, I think it's just going to be the team that can sum up the conditions best in that first 15 to 20 overs, whether or not the ball is still new, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
China Gets US Tariff Protection, India Major Target For Russian Oil Purchase
The persistent exemption of Beijing demonstrates that Russian oil purchases serve merely as a faade for targeting New Delhi: GTRI
Delhi: Fire Breaks Out at Building Housing Haldiram Outlet, 30 Rescued
The fire broke out around 2 pm, following which Head Constable Pawan, the beat officer of Model Town police station, became the first responder and alerted senior officers, police said.
Massive fire at Delhi building housing Haldirams outlet; 30 rescued
A fire broke out in a three-storey building in northwest Delhi's Model Town area. The incident occurred around 2pm, with thick smoke seen billowing from the building. After a swift police response, around 30 people were safely evacuated from the premises. The Delhi fire service deployed 23 units to control the medium fire, which started due to a suspected short circuit.
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Delhi HC refuses bail to man accused of attacking friend, leading to kidney removal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has refused to grant regular bail to a 26-year-old man accused of attacking his friend with a sharp object during a drunken scuffle, observing that the victims kidney had to be surgically removed and there was a reasonable apprehension of threats to key prosecution witnesses. Dismissing the bail plea, a single-judge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna observed that the charge sheet had already been filed, but only the complainant had been examined out of 22 prosecution witnesses, while the injured victim was yet to depose before the trial court. Taking an overall view of the facts and circumstances and having regard to the nature and gravity of the accusation, the stage of the trial with the victim yet to be examined, and the reasonable apprehension of the witnesses being influenced, the applicant has been unable to make out a case for grant of regular bail at this stage, it said. The bench added that the applicant's family members were alleged to have threatened the complainant and victim with dire consequences for pursuing the case. The case relates to an FIR registered at Sector 23 Police Station, Dwarka, on May 9, 2025, initially under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Following the investigation, the charge sheet was filed invoking additional offences under Sections 118(2) and 190(1) of the BNS. According to the prosecution, the complainant and the victim were friends of the accused, Bharat Singh. On May 8, 2025, the accused allegedly called the complainant and victim to help him load goods into a truck, following which the three consumed alcohol and the complainant and victim returned to their rented accommodation. Later that evening, the accused allegedly called them to his house, where a scuffle broke out. During the altercation, he allegedly attacked the victim with a sharp, metal-like object, following which the victim was taken to hospital. The prosecution said the victim suffered grievous injuries resulting in damage to one of his kidneys, which ultimately had to be surgically removed. Opposing bail, the prosecution and counsel appearing for the complainant and victim submitted that the applicant had inflicted an injury on a vital organ and was facing allegations including attempt to murder. They further submitted that the crime weapon, a knife, was recovered at the applicant's instance and that he had allegedly fled the spot, leaving the victim in a pool of blood. The prosecution also relied on the Forensic Science Laboratory report and submitted that the victim and his family members had been receiving threats from persons connected with the accused. On the other hand, the applicant's counsel argued that he was a young married man and the sole earning member of his family, with no prior criminal antecedents. It was submitted that the incident occurred when the applicant, complainant, and victim were highly intoxicated and that there was no intention to cause serious injury. The applicant relied on the medical records to submit that his blood alcohol content was 172 mg, while that of the victim was 177.3 mg. It was submitted that the investigation had been completed, the charge sheet was filed on September 27, 2025, and the evidence had already been seized by the investigating agency. It was also argued that the complainant had subsequently turned hostile during the trial and was no longer supporting the prosecution's case. However, the High Court observed that at the stage of bail it was not required to conduct a detailed examination of the prosecution evidence or determine the likelihood of conviction. While dealing with an application for bail, it is not to undertake a threadbare analysis of the case of the prosecution and the materials on record, Justice Pushkarna observed. The High Court said the broad factors relevant to bail included the nature and gravity of the offence, the risk of absconding, the character of the evidence, circumstances of the accused, societal repercussions of release, and the likelihood of witness intimidation or evidence tampering. It recorded that 22 witnesses were to be examined in the case, but only the complainant had been examined, and the victim was yet to enter the witness box. The case is still at the initial stage, wherein the victim is yet to be examined. Therefore, any order granting bail to the applicant may have an adverse effect on the proceedings before the Trial Court, as there is a reasonable apprehension of threat to the complainant and victim, the judgment said. It added that the submissions made by the applicant before the High Court did not constitute any change in circumstances warranting a departure from the earlier order of the Dwarka court, which had rejected his bail plea. Dismissing the regular bail application, Justice Pushkarna clarified that the observations contained in the judgment were confined to the adjudication of the bail plea and would not be construed as an opinion on the merits of the case.
The New Icons of India: 10 Personalities Making an Impact Across Industries
New Delhi [India], September 25: India's professional world is filled with people taking very different paths to build something of their own. Some are growing businesses, some are working in specialised fields, while others are creating new platforms around ideas they believe in. This list brings together 10 such personalities from across industries, each with a distinct journey, area of expertise and body of work. From e-commerce and hospitality to healthcare, fashion, investment and traditional practices, their stories offer a closer look at the people behind the work they are doing today.
SC upholds Bombay HC view that Dua for poll victory is not religious appeal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court has upheld the Bombay High Court's view that offering 'Dua' (prayer) for electoral success does not, by itself, amount to undue influence or soliciting votes in the name of religion, while dismissing an appeal challenging the election of AIMIM's Mufti Mohammad Ismail Abdul Khalique from Maharashtra's Malegaon Central Assembly constituency. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Augustine George Masih and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the appeal filed by Samajwadi Party candidate Shaan-e-Hind Nihal Ahmed against the Bombay High Court's judgment upholding Mufti Ismail's election. The controversy before the High Court centred, among other allegations, on instances where Mufti Ismail allegedly offered 'Dua' for his electoral success during prayers and campaign meetings. The election petitioner had alleged that when people attending such gatherings responded with Amen to the prayers, it amounted to a collective pledge to vote for Mufti Ismail. The Bombay High Court rejected the contention, holding that saying Amen in response to a prayer could not be equated with making a formal pledge to vote. By saying Amen, the person can be said to have agreed with or seconded the prayer for the electoral success of the Respondent No.1 (Mufti Ismail). However, saying Amen is materially distinct from making the pledge, which is in the nature of a formal promise or undertaking, it had held. It further held that a prayer for electoral success did not amount to soliciting votes on the ground of the candidate's religion or prejudicing the prospects of a rival candidate on that basis. As the Dua is essentially a form of communication by the believer with God, saying prayer for success in the election neither amounts to exercise of undue influence nor soliciting votes in the name of the religion, a single-judge Bench of Justice N. J. Jamadar had observed. The High Court was dealing with an election petition challenging Mufti Ismail's victory in the November 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls from Malegaon Central. The election petition alleged that the returned candidate and his campaigners had committed various corrupt practices under the Representation of the People Act, 1951, including allegedly appealing to voters on religious grounds. Applying the legal test under Section 123(3) of the Representation of the People Act, the High Court concluded that mere reference to religion or religious organisations, without an appeal to vote for a candidate on the ground of religion, would not by itself constitute a corrupt practice. The election petition was consequently rejected at the threshold, with the High Court holding that it failed to make out a complete cause of action warranting a trial. With the Supreme Court dismissing Nihal Ahmed's appeal, the Bombay High Court's findings, including its view on the 'Dua' offered for electoral success, stand affirmed.
Mumbai ranked 8th globally in prime real estate price rise index
Bengaluruwas ranked 12th globally with 4.5% annual growth, while New Delhi was ranked 17th with 3.9% growth
Delhi L-G TS Sandhu stresses need for well-lit, safe streets for women, children
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Outlining a four-pillar roadmap for building a world-class Delhi, Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Friday stressed the need for safer streets for women and children through better lighting and Pink Force deployment. Congratulated the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) for securing the first position in the 'Swachhta Hi Sewa' campaign, Sandhu said that to achieve a world-class city would also need AI-enabled responsive civic services, zero-waste neighbourhoods and Jan Bhagidari as a shared civic responsibility. Our frontline workers are the true brand ambassadors of the city. Their safety, dignity, welfare and institutional support must remain paramount as we build a Viksit Dilli for a 'Viksit Bharat', the L-G added during an interaction with NDMC staff. On the occasions, NDMC Chairman Kumar Dwivedi, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, MLA and NDMC Member Virendra Singh Kadian, Council Members Anil Valmiki and Sarita Tomer, Secretary Rahul Singh, Financial Advisor Rakesh Singh and senior officers along with employees were also present. L-G Sandhu interacted with the NDMC employees and commended sanitation workers, gardeners, engineers and staff who keep the heart of the national capital clean, green and well-maintained, a statement said. The L-G said, New Delhi is not merely the administrative centre of the country; it is the face and first impression of India for visitors from across the world. The cleanliness, greenery, upkeep and overall appearance of the National Capital therefore carry immense significance. I appreciate the dedication of NDMC's frontline workers -- sanitation workers, gardeners, engineers and electrical and maintenance staff, who work tirelessly every day to keep New Delhi clean, green and well maintained, he added. The L-G said that the commitment demonstrated by the NDMC during major international engagements, including the BRICS Summit, deserves appreciation. The ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and civic services during such important occasions and to sustain those standards in everyday life reflects the professionalism and dedication of the entire NDMC family, he added. The achievement of 100 per cent source segregation under the Swachhta Hi Sewa Campaign is also an important step towards strengthening sustainable waste management and building a cleaner Delhi, he said.
IndiGo taps 28 bonded stations to connect domestic cargo with global markets
Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru serve as major gateways as airline expands international cargo operations
Fugitive Arrested After 3 Decades In Delhi Double Murder
A 48-year-old man, Lalit, has been arrested in New Delhi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 double murder-cum-dacoity case. He had been absconding for nearly 32 years after two sadhvis were strangled to death and valuables looted from a spiritual ashram. Three other co-accused were arrested earlier, while Lalit lived under a false identity as a labourer.
Mumbai ranks 8th globally in price appreciation of prime housing properties: Knight Frank
Mumbai ranks eighth globally in price rise for prime residential properties. The city's annual appreciation of 6.2 per cent during the June quarter. Bengaluru ranked 12th globally with 4.5 per cent annual growth, while New Delhi ranked 17th with 3.9 per cent growth. Mumbai's prices have risen by 41 per cent in the last five years. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India said that global prime residential prices rose 2.6 per cent annually in the April-June quarter.
Gujarat Polics in Joint aegis with Delhi nabs Arif, right hand of Goldy Brar
In a late-night operation, a joint team of Gujarat and Delhi police arrested Arif, alias Pistol, allegedly associated with the Goldy Brar gang.
Tripura Targets Complete Digital Health Transformation by October 31 at Aarogya Manthan 2026
Agartala, September 25: Tripuras ongoing efforts to transform its healthcare delivery system through digital technology were showcased at Aarogya Manthan 2026, held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Friday. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda attended the event as chief guest, while Dr Sunil Kumar Barnwal, CEO of the National Health Authority, and other dignitaries... The post Tripura Targets Complete Digital Health Transformation by October 31 at Aarogya Manthan 2026 first appeared on Northeast Today .
NIA arrests two more accused in Himachal police station IED blast case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused in connection with the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion that took place at Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh on January 1 this year, an official statement said on Friday. The blast occurred at around 9.40 a.m. near the outer wall adjoining the room of the Investigating Officer within the premises of Police Station Nalagarh. The case was initially registered as FIR No. 02/2026 at Nalagarh Police Station following the explosion. The NIA subsequently took over the probe and re-registered the case on May 8 as RC-27/2026/NIA/DLI under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Explosive Substances Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. During the investigation, the involvement of two accused, identified as Harman Harry and Jashan Saini, came to light. Both have now been arrested by the NIA as part of its probe into the conspiracy behind the explosion and efforts to uncover the wider network linked to the attack. Prior to these arrests, the agency had arrested six other accused in the case: Mahavir Kumar alias Kaka, Ajay Mehra, Manpreet Singh alias Mani, Arshdeep Singh Kandola alias Arsh Kandola, Karanpreet Singh, and Diljot Singh Saini. According to the NIA, these six accused were initially arrested by the Punjab Police in connection with FIR No. 02/2026 registered at Police Station SSOC, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and FIR No. 11/2026 registered at Police Station Garhshankar in Punjab. They were later taken into custody by the NIA in connection with the Nalagarh blast case. With the arrest of Harry and Jashan Saini, the total number of accused arrested by the NIA in the case has risen to eight. The agency said investigations are continuing to ascertain the specific roles of the accused, establish links among the conspirators, identify other individuals involved, and determine the full extent of the criminal conspiracy behind the IED explosion.
Centre to borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore in second half of FY27
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Central government on Friday said it would borrow Rs 7.86 lakh crore in the second half of this fiscal (FY27), including through Sovereign Green Bonds worth Rs 15,000 crore. According to an official statement from the Finance Ministry, the borrowing would be executed through 23 weekly auctions. With this, the total borrowing for the full financial year is expected to reach Rs 15.9 lakh crore via dated securities. In the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had proposed to borrow Rs 17.2 lakh crore to fund the fiscal deficit, projected at 4.3 per cent of the GDP. Meanwhile, India's fiscal deficit for the four-month period (April-July) of the financial year 2026-27 stood at Rs 4.55 lakh crore, which works out to 26.8 per cent of the target for the full financial year. This is less than the fiscal deficit in the same period last year, which stood at Rs 4.7 lakh crore, constituting 29.9 per cent of the estimate for the full financial year. According to government data, total receipts in April-July this year stood at Rs 13.07 lakh crore, while overall expenditure was at Rs 17.62 lakh crore. The figures represent 35.8 per cent and 32.9 per cent, respectively, of the budget estimate for the current financial year. Revenue receipts during April-July stood at Rs 12.68 lakh crore, of which tax revenue was Rs 8.45 lakh crore, and non-tax revenue was Rs 4.23 lakh crore. Non-tax revenue jumped as the RBI approved a dividend of Rs 2.87 lakh crore to the Central government, up from Rs 2.69 lakh crore transferred last year. This has strengthened the countrys fiscal position and helped to reduce the fiscal deficit. The government achieved its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 and has lowered the target further to 4.3 per cent of GDP for the current financial year as part of the fiscal consolidation process.
Delhi park gang-rape: 'I was crying in pain'
A 17-year-old girl recounted her horrific ordeal to the police, detailing how three men allegedly separated her from her friend, snatched their phones, and subjected her to gangrape at knifepoint inside southeast Delhi's Astha Kunj Park.
Notorious Drug Trafficker And Bodyguard Nabbed In Delhi
Delhi Police have arrested a woman with 12 previous criminal involvements and her alleged bodyguard in Narela, recovering heroin worth Rs 2 crore and over Rs 7.93 lakh in cash. The accused, Parvati and Vikaas Kumar, were apprehended following a raid, with Parvati known for her extensive history under the NDPS and Excise Acts and for allegedly using children in drug sales. An investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of their drug network.
Landlord wanted to start law office, sought tenants eviction; Delhi HC upheld it for this reason
Tenant ordered to evict as landlord wants to open a law office and proved his bona fide need in Delhi High Court. In this case the landlord's grandfather gave it on rent but his family members needed the property to open a law office as there were three lawyers in their family.
Delhi HC Orders Meta to Remove Morphed Photo of Woman with PM Immediately
The woman's plea accused the CJP leaders of morphing and circulating her deepfake vulgar pictures with Prime Minister Modi.
IGPL: Varun Chopras final-day charge wins him title at IDPL Invitational
Digital Desk | Ras Al Khaimah, Sep 25 (IANS) Varun Chopra, who started the final day of the IGPL Invitational three shots behind the 36-hole leader Shiv Kapur, played another solid round of 4-under 68 and beat Kapur in the race to the finish. Chopras superb final-round rally gave him a two-shot win over Kapur, who slipped to 1-over 73 on the final day. Chopra shot rounds of 66-68-68 for a total of 14-under 202. Kapur, after a stunning 62 on the first day, had a 69 on the second, which kept him in a three-shot lead. However, the final day saw the pendulum swing Chopras way and win the title, which also gave the Indian-American the first prize cheque of Rs. 22.50 lakhs. Kapur was left to clutch the second spot at 12-under 204 and received Rs. 15 lakhs. It was Chopras first IGPL title, and earlier this year he won the APGA Tour championship and had done well at the Morocco Rising Stars Marrakech. Sachin Baisoya grabbed third place with a 68 that gave him a total of 8-under, while five players Veer Ganapathy (71), Gaganjeet Bhullar (71), Varun Parikh (71), Aryan Roopa Anand (68) and Tushar Pannu (68) were tied fifth. Chopras fine final day also meant Auro Goa Eagles took a double as they won the team title this week. They totalled 23-under, while Kapur-led RVR Delhi Blue Bulls were pushed to second at 21-under. Sachin Baisoyas final-day push earned his team, Hyderabad Firebird, third place at 13-under. They were tied for third with Flying Man Kolkata, for whom Varun Parikh was the star performer. Chopra began with a birdie start, but his three birdies in a span of four holes between the fifth and the eighth gave him the momentum he needed. Meanwhile, Kapur just could not get the birdies to answer Chopras charge. By the turn, Chopra had moved ahead, and he made no mistakes on the back nine, even as Kapurs putter did not do his bidding. After a 4-under front nine, Chopra birdied the 14th but gave that shot back on the 16th before playing the final two holes in par. That did not prove costly as Kapur was unable to take advantage of that. Shiv Kapur, who had holes everything saw on the first day round of 10-under 62, just could not find any birdies on the final day. He was forced to settle for pars all through, and he also dropped a bogey on the Par-4 12th for a 73. IGPL Debutant Ravi Kumar (70) and young Kanav Chauhan (71) were tied ninth to round off the top-10 finishers
Matter of country's PM: HC orders takedown of morphed image
The Delhi High Court has directed Meta Platforms to immediately remove an objectionable morphed picture of a woman with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from social media. The court also issued notice to leaders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) for circulating the deepfake image and ordered police protection for the woman.
Govt tracking 1,731 infrastructure projects worth Rs 33.60 lakh crore
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The government on Friday said it is tracking 1,731 ongoing infrastructure projects, with a total revised cost of Rs 33.60 lakh crore, across 17 Central Ministries and Departments (as of August, 2026). The cumulative expenditure incurred on these projects stands at Rs 16.33 lakh crore, accounting for approximately 48.59 per cent of the revised project cost, indicating steady progress in project implementation, said the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). A significant proportion of projects are at advanced stages, with 647 projects (38 per cent) achieving over 80 per cent physical progress, while 312 (18 per cent) have crossed 80 per cent financial completion. The data also reflects a balanced pipeline, with projects distributed across early and advanced stages of implementation. The ministry continues to strengthen monitoring of Central Sector infrastructure projects through its PAIMANA platform, enabling improved tracking, timely reviews, and data-driven decision-making across Ministries. The transport and logistics sector accounts for the highest number of ongoing projects (1,191 projects), with revised estimates of Rs 16.05 lakh crore underscoring priority to connectivity-driven infrastructure growth. About 1,731 ongoing infrastructure projects include 715 mega projects (project cost of Rs 1,000 crore and above) with an original cost of Rs 25.89 lakh crore, and 1,016 major projects (project cost below Rs 1,000 crore and up to Rs 150 crore) amounting to Rs 4.83 lakh crore, said the government. Physical and financial progress broadly move in tandem, with a large number of projects clustered at the initial (020%) and advanced (81100%) stages, indicating a pipeline of newly-started projects alongside many nearing completions. While physical progress exceeds financial progress in the 81100% range, financial progress is relatively higher in the early stages, reflecting upfront expenditure patterns in project implementation. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways accounts for the highest number of projects, with 982 projects (57 per cent), and a share of total revised project cost of Rs 9.52 lakh crore (28 per cent), highlighting its central role in national infrastructure development. The Ministry of Railways has 147 ongoing projects (8 per cent), with a total revised project cost of Rs 3.14 lakh crore (9 per cent). The Ministry of Coal accounts for 122 ongoing projects (7 per cent), with a total revised project cost of Rs 2.22 lakh crore (7 per cent), as per the data.
SC reserves verdict on plea against survey order in Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar Temple dispute
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday reserved its judgment on a plea filed by the Muslim side challenging a survey order issued by a court in Chandausi regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradeshs Sambhal district. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe reserved the verdict after hearing submissions from the mosque committee, Hindu plaintiffs, and the Uttar Pradesh government. Senior advocate Huzefa Ahmadi and advocate Nizam Pasha appeared for the mosque committee, while advocate Hari Shankar Jain represented the Hindu plaintiffs. Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj appeared for the Uttar Pradesh government. The special leave petition (SLP) has been filed by the Committee of Management of Jami Masjid, Sambhal, challenging the trial courts order appointing an Advocate Commissioner to survey the mosque premises in connection with the ongoing dispute over the site. The Hindu plaintiffs have claimed that the mosque was built over a pre-existing temple structure and have sought judicial intervention in connection with the alleged Harihar temple at the site. On the other hand, the mosque committee has contested the maintainability of the suit and questioned the manner in which the survey was ordered, including the appointment of an Advocate Commissioner. The matter reached the Supreme Court after the Allahabad High Court upheld the Chandausi trial courts direction permitting the survey and declined to stay the proceedings. The apex court had earlier directed the parties to maintain status quo at the disputed site while examining the SLP challenging the survey proceedings. The dispute assumes significance in the context of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which bars conversion of the religious character of a place of worship as it existed on August 15, 1947. However, the Hindu side has contended that the dispute falls outside the scope of the 1991 Act, besides referring to provisions of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The Shahi Jama Masjid dispute had earlier witnessed tensions on the ground, with violence breaking out in Sambhal during a court-ordered survey, resulting in multiple fatalities. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has also stated before the court that the Shahi Jama Masjid is a centrally protected monument and raised issues concerning its status and records relating to its use as a place of public worship. The Supreme Court, after hearing submissions from the mosque committee, Hindu plaintiffs, and the Uttar Pradesh government, reserved its judgment on the SLP challenging the survey order.
The students demanded better street lighting, improved public transport access, and measures that would enable women to use public spaces without fear
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) India highlighted progress on universal health coverage, hepatitis elimination and sickle cell care at two global health events on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, an official statement said on Thursday. Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava highlighted Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, ABPMJAY and e-Sanjeevani as tools bringing healthcare services closer to communities, the statement from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Srivastava at the Seventh Annual Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) & Global Health highlighted Indias efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery across primary, secondary and tertiary health care, while protecting people from financial hardship. India reiterated its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all, while sharing its experience in strengthening public health systems and addressing priority health challenges, the statement said. India has a network of over 1.8 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which bring a broad range of healthcare services closer to communities, she noted. These services comprise reproductive and child health services, screening and management of non-communicable diseases, mental health, elderly and palliative care, along with preventive, promotive and curative healthcare. Srivastava highlighted the role of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the publicly funded health assurance scheme, in strengthening financial protection for vulnerable and underserved sections of society. She also underlined the importance of the Free Drugs and Diagnostics Service Initiative and the Prime Ministers National Dialysis Programme in reducing the financial burden on patients and improving access to essential healthcare services. The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana strengthens financial protection for vulnerable groups and over 900 million citizens hold unique health IDs under Indias growing digital health ecosystem, Srivastava noted. Over 497 million teleconsultations have been facilitated through e-Sanjeevani, alongside services and innovations such as teleradiology, AI-enabled X-rays and Mobile Medical Units. In a related event, the Union Health Secretary highlighted the countrys commitment to the 2030 goal of eliminating Hepatitis B and C as public health threats, and underlined the importance of early diagnosis, affordable access to treatment. Embedded within the National Health Mission (NHM) framework, viral hepatitis screening services are being provided from nearly 1.80 lakh primary healthcare facilities, including Health and Wellness Centres, to tertiary care facilities. The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme helped screen nearly 225 million beneficiaries, the statement noted.
FSSAI proposes to prohibit manufacturing, sale of analogue paneer across country
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Indias food regulator has proposed to prohibit manufacturing and sale of analogue paneer across the country, notifying draft amendments for consultations. According to the FSSAI draft, the amendment is proposed in the following regulation to restrict manufacturing and sale of analogue product as paneer so as to prevent misleading consumers regarding the nature and composition of the product. Products already licensed or registered under 'Analogue in Dairy Context' category shall discontinue the use of the term Paneer in their nomenclature, labelling or marketing. It added. Several state governments have banned the sale and manufacturing of analogue paneer. FSSAI has decided to introduce draft amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) regulations. The draft regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on which copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public. The food regulator has taken regulatory action against several food businesses after inspections found food safety violations and non-compliance. The regulator suspended licences and issued prohibition orders relating to non-compliant ghee products and adulteration concerns. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration recently banned the production, distribution and sale of artificial 'analogue' paneer for one year, citing public health concerns. The action followed laboratory findings in which more than 35 per cent of recent paneer samples tested in the state failed quality tests due to vegetable-fat adulteration. The Gujarat government also announced a statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of non-standard analogue paneer, cheese, and butter, citing concerns over consumer deception, food safety, and the protection of the state's dairy sector. Products made from vegetable oil and other non-dairy ingredients were being presented as paneer, misleading consumers, harming genuine dairy producers and raising serious food safety concerns.
J&K schools with higher PTR being addressed through ongoing rationalisation: Govt tells Assembly
Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sept 24 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that the issue of maintaining the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) is being addressed by providing additional staff to understaffed schools through rationalisation across the Union Territory. Replying to a query raised by MLA Uri Sajjad Shafi during Question Hour of the ongoing Autumn session of the Legislative Assembly, the Minister said the staffing requirements of schools with relatively higher PTR are being addressed through the ongoing rationalisation process. She added that only 10 out of 375 government schools in Uri constituency have a Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR) of more than 40, while steps are underway to address staffing requirements in these schools through rationalisation and judicious deployment of available teaching resources. Sakina Itoo said that applications from eligible teachers have already been invited under the Annual Transfer Drive (ATD)-2026, and these applications will be considered with due regard to the staffing requirements of schools having relatively higher pupil-teacher loads, wherever warranted. The Minister also told the House that 22 Laboratory Assistants have recently been promoted as teachers, of whom eight have been adjusted in Uri constituency. In addition, five Masters have been transferred to Uri constituency to supplement the existing teaching arrangements, particularly in schools where the pupil-teacher load is relatively higher. Sakina Itoo added that the rationalisation exercise for the current academic year has already been initiated and the staffing requirements of individual schools will be duly considered as part of the exercise to ensure a more balanced distribution of teaching personnel. Javaid Dar, Minister of Agriculture Production, told the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that 12.89 lakh farmers covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY); 3.72 lakh claims amounting to Rs 221.71 crore registered under Jammu and Kashmir's horticulture sector supports livelihoods of nearly 35 lakh people, contributes around 10 per cent to the Union Territory's GDP. He also told the Legislative Assembly that the horticulture sector remains one of the key pillars of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, supporting the livelihoods and employment of a large section of the population. The Minister was responding to a clubbed question raised by MLAs Pirzada Farooq Ahmed Shah, Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Mir and Irfan Hafiz Lone, along with the supplementary raised by MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay. Javid Dar said that around 35 lakh people, comprising nearly 7.5 lakh families, are directly or indirectly associated with the horticulture sector. The sector contributes around 10 per cent to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Union Territory and generates an estimated annual income of around Rs 12,000 crore. He also added that horticulture has considerable employment potential, with one hectare of orchard area generating around 400 man-days of employment annually, thereby making a significant contribution to rural livelihoods and the broader economy of Jammu and Kashmir. On crop insurance, the Minister said that the PMFBY is presently being implemented across all 20 districts of Jammu and Kashmir. He told the House that the scheme is demand-driven and there is no cap on the number of farmers who can avail its benefits, subject to prescribed guidelines and eligibility criteria. He said that around 13.985 lakh Farmer Families in the Union Territory are eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme. As per the available data, 6,86,741.37 hectares of area has been covered, benefiting 12,89,917 farmers, while 3,72,134 claims have been registered involving an amount of around Rs 221.71 crore. The Minister acknowledged that farmers and orchardists in various areas have suffered losses due to natural calamities, including hailstorms, floods and heavy rains. He said that the Department undertakes assessment of crop losses through its field functionaries and extends assistance and relief, wherever admissible, under the provisions of applicable schemes and guidelines. Javid Dar added that PMFBY provides insurance coverage against notified natural risks, including hailstorms, for notified crops. The basic cover provides area-based insurance against yield losses in standing crops from sowing to harvesting arising from non-preventable risks such as drought, dry spells, floods, inundation, widespread pest and disease attacks, landslides, natural fire due to lightning, storms, hailstorms and cyclones, subject to notified crops, areas and applicable guidelines. Addressing the issue of pending claims, the Minister said that the major reasons for pendency of genuine claims include Aadhaar non-verification, closure of bank accounts, non-seeding of Aadhaar with the NPCI mapper by banks, and bank accounts being blocked or frozen. He added that the Jammu and Kashmir government has launched a special campaign to resolve failed payment transactions and facilitate settlement of eligible pending claims. Around 60 per cent of the affected farmers have already been contacted, and the requisite documents are being collected from them on a daily basis for verification and further necessary action, the Minister said. He assured the House that concerted efforts are being made to address the genuine difficulties being faced by farmers and ensure that eligible beneficiaries receive the benefits due to them under the scheme. On the transportation of horticultural produce during the peak fruit season, Javid Dar said that the union Territory government has strengthened traffic and logistics management through coordinated measures to ensure smooth, timely and uninterrupted movement of fruit and other horticultural produce. He told that a dedicated Control Room has been established at Qazigund for real-time traffic monitoring, coordination with concerned agencies and dissemination of timely advisories to growers, traders and transporters. The Minister said that the Mughal Road is also being utilised as an alternative route, wherever feasible, to ease congestion and reduce pressure on NH-44. He also added that railway parcel, goods and freight services from Anantnag and Budgam to Delhi have been facilitated and promoted for transportation of horticultural produce. These coordinated measures are aimed at diversifying the transportation network, reducing dependence on NH-44 and minimising the possibility of prolonged stranding of fruit-laden vehicles during the peak harvest season, Javid Dar said. The Minister reiterated the Jammu and Kashmir government's commitment to protecting the interests of farmers and orchardists, strengthening crop insurance mechanisms, expediting settlement of genuine claims and improving transportation, logistics and market connectivity for horticultural produce across Jammu and Kashmir. He also said that various schemes under Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), the farmers get benefits and avail more than 60 per cent subsidies in the projects. Satish Sharma, Transport Minister on Thursday told the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that the Revised Car Policy is presently under consideration of the Union Territory government, wherein it has been proposed to introduce the principle of One Vehicle-One Officer. The Minister was replying to a query raised by Ranbir Singh Pathania. The proposed policy shall also provide for such specific exceptions as may be considered necessary by the UT government, keeping in view security requirements, field duties, additional assignments/charges, operational exigencies and the functional requirements of particular departments/organisations. After approval of the Revised Car Policy by the UT government, the provisions thereof shall be implemented across the concerned departments/PSUs/Boards/autonomous bodies as per the approved policy. The proposed One vehicle-one officer principle is thus intended to ensure rationalisation of government vehicles, optimum utilisation of available resources and economy in government expenditure, Sharma said. He added that the State Motor Garages Department conducts necessary audit/physical verification of the vehicle fleet timely. Jammu and Kashmir Jal Shakti Minister, Javed Rana on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that 110 irrigation schemes in the Sonawari constituency comes under the purview of the department. The Minister was replying to a query raised by Hilal Akbar Lone. The Minister also told that the Department has prepared 7 detailed project reports to repair/restore/upgrade the old/non-functional irrigation schemes at an estimated cost of Rs 116 crore in total. These would form the part of shelf of projects for the FY 2027-28, he added. Health and Medical Education Minister, Sakina Itoo said the Union Territory government is strengthening trauma, critical care services in remote and hilly areas. 17 Critical Care Blocks are being established across the Union Territory, she added. She said that the Jammu and Kashmir government is taking a series of measures to strengthen healthcare delivery, emergency response, trauma care and critical-care services in remote, hilly and difficult-to-access areas of Jammu division, including the Padder-Nagseni Assembly constituency. The Minister was responding to a query raised by Sunil Kumar Sharma regarding the availability of doctors, specialists, nurses and paramedical staff, besides infrastructure, diagnostic facilities and emergency healthcare services in remote areas. The Minister said that the union Territory government is progressively augmenting Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Services in remote and difficult areas through strengthening of critical-care infrastructure, emergency and trauma services, ambulance and medical evacuation facilities, human resources and telemedicine support. She said the focus is on ensuring timely stabilisation and management of critically-ill and trauma patients at the nearest available health facility, followed by referral to higher centres wherever specialised treatment is required. Highlighting the initiatives being undertaken under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), the Minister told that 17 Critical Care Blocks are being established across Jammu and Kashmir, comprising 15 blocks of 50 beds each and two blocks of 100 beds each. These facilities, she said, are aimed at substantially augmenting critical-care capacity and decentralising specialised services, thereby reducing the need for patients from remote and far-flung areas to undertake long journeys for critical medical care. The Minister also told that emergency response and patient transportation facilities have also been strengthened with the addition of 44 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances, including 22 each for Jammu and Kashmir divisions, taking the total fleet under 102/108 ambulance services to 530. She said that another 100 ambulances are being added to the fleet, comprising 75 critical-care ambulances and 25 4x4 All-Terrain Ambulances, which will further enhance emergency transportation and evacuation capabilities, particularly in mountainous, remote and difficult-to-access areas. An effective ambulance network plays a crucial role in ensuring timely emergency response, initial stabilisation and safe transportation of patients, particularly from remote, hilly and geographically challenging areas, the Minister added.
Air India pilot found drunk before getting on Switzerland-Delhi flight, taken off duty
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Vijay Dahiya replaces Sarandeep Singh as Delhi men's head coach
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Air India pilot found tipsy just before operating Zurich-Delhi flight, suspended
Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PM
Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that this is an extraordinary position in which the matter is not of one woman but also of the country's Prime Minister
Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PM
Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that this is an extraordinary position in which the matter is not of one woman but also of the country's Prime Minister
Air India Co-Pilot Found Positive In Alcohol Screening Before Delhi Flight, Suspended
An Air India co-pilot was suspended after he failed an initial alcohol screening test at Zurich airport just before he was supposed to operate a Delhi-bound flight on 6 September. The incident comes just after few weeks of another Air India
Supreme Court dismisses Fortis plea against forensic audit, terms Delhi HC observations tentative
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Planning to Buy a Luxury Home This Festive Season? Watch Out for These NCR Micro-Markets
Delhi NCR [India], September 25: In NCR, however, luxury homebuyers are looking beyond the broad Gurugram and Noida labels and comparing specific micro-markets. Connectivity, infrastructure, social amenities, housing formats, developer reputation, and the potential for long-term value are influencing the decision.
Delhi HC directs Meta to remove morphed picture of woman with PM Modi, issues notice to Dipke
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed Meta Platforms to immediately remove objectionable content involving a woman's morphed picture that was posted on social media alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Justice Girish Kathpalia observed that the...
Delhi riots: SC relaxes accused's bail condition, asks him to mark weekly attendance at crime branch
The Supreme Court relaxed the bail conditions for Meeran Haider, who is an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case. Haider is now required to mark attendance at the Crime Branch police station every Saturday. His attendance for the dates of his wedding on October 17 and 24 has been exempted. Bail conditions, including restrictions on social media use and participation in gatherings, will remain unchanged.
SCs revised order leaves quashing of Delhi University students NSA detention intact
An earlier version of the top courts order had directed an interim stay of the entire Allahabad High Court judgment; the quietly updated one shows the freeze is restricted to only certain strictures passed in a few paragraphs against Medha Roopam and award of costs of 5 lakh
Court allows 7 foreigners in drone warfare case to go home
A Delhi court has permitted seven foreign nationals, including a US citizen and six Ukrainians, arrested in connection with an NIA probe into an alleged drone-warfare training camp in Myanmar, to travel to their home countries. The court cited the fundamental right to travel abroad, despite the ongoing Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) investigation, and set conditions for their return and cooperation.
CBI arrests Gujarat man in USD 7.2 mn US cyber fraud case
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India left more exposed to Trump's 100% oil threat as China gets tariff breather
India could find itself more exposed to US tariff pressure over Russian oil after Washington and Beijing extended their Busan trade truce until January 10, 2027, according to GTRI. The think tank's founder Ajay Srivastava argues that China's tariff breathing room leaves New Delhi facing greater risk from Trump's new powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy.
The17-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by three men at knifepoint at Delhi's Aastha Kunj Parknear the Kalkaji Temple has revealed the horrors of the dreadful night and howthe three accused, posing as policemen, sexually...
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EC row: AISA holds protest at Jantar Mantar, demands arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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VanDyke Leaves Tihar Jail for One-Month Family Visit as NIA Probe Continues
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PM Modi deepfake pics case: HC orders immediate removal, police protection for woman
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Air India suspends pilot after failed breath analyser test at Zurich airport
Air India has suspended a pilot who failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport before operating a Delhi-bound flight, with the airline initiating further medical evaluation and an investigation while strengthening compliance measures after recent incidents
Air India Pilot Fails Breathalyser Test at Zurich Airport, Faces Suspension
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Delhi Congress Protests, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumars Resignation Over SIR Row
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav alleged that the BJP had engaged in vote theft in every election and demanded Kumar's immediate resignation.
Massive fire breaks out at Haldiram's Model Town outlet in Delhi, 25 fire tenders sent to spot
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On India Ke Top 1% The Anil Kapoor Show, Delhi contestant Shiv Kumar opened up about losing his job as a branch manager and subsequently taking up work as a Porter delivery partner to support his family. During the conversation, Shiv also spoke about his concern over how people who knew him in his previous professional role might react to seeing him in his current job. Anil Kapoor listened to Shivs experience and offered him reassurance in front of the other contestants. Addressing him, the actor said, Aapse koi baat kare ya na kare, main aapse zaroor baat karunga aur saare contestants bhi aapse baat karenge. Anil then turned to the camera and addressed founders, CEOs and sales heads who may be looking to hire someone with experience in sales management. He said, Jo founders, CEOs aur sales heads hain, agar aap ek sales manager ki talaash mein hain, toh Shiv Kumar se zaroor contact kijiye. The exchange highlighted Shivs experience of navigating a job loss while continuing to work to support his family. Anils response also focused on the importance of respecting a person irrespective of the nature or level of their current employment. Shivs story comes as the show brings contestants from different backgrounds together on the platform. His experience also highlighted the challenges that can come with a sudden change in professional circumstances and the need to continue working despite setbacks. Also Read : India Ke Top 1%: Anil Kapoor recalls gatecrashing weddings in Chembur for free food; says, Main wahaan sirf Gold Spot aur Mangola peene jaata tha
Delhi HC issues notice to Riju Ravindran on Byjus Alpha plea to enforce 8 crore DIFC court order
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Delhi High Court Directs Police to Decide Alternative Venue for Bank Unions Protests
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Indian Youth Congress protested in New Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Protests against Kumar were reported across various states including Bihar, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. Demonstrators voiced concerns regarding the handling of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Zee alleges JioStar violated Delhi High Court order on expired music rights
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Congress youth wing protesters don Gyanesh Kumar masks, demand CEC
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EC-SIR row: Jantar Mantar entrance barricaded ahead of protests - video
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New Delhi: The proposed Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI transactions is neither a tax, cess nor a surcharge, and the collections will not accrue to the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, rejecting criticism from Opposition parties. The Finance Minister said the MDR is a charge within the digital payments ecosystem and 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 .
Delhi SIR: Why millions of voters are facing deletion or verification notices
Delhis SIR is reshaping electoral rolls, with millions of voters dropped from the draft list or issued notices. Here is how the process works and why it has raised concerns.
Delhi University Announces Financial Support Scheme For 2026-27; Apply by October 13
DU has announced the Financial Support Scheme for the session 2026-27. The last date to submit the application form is October 13, 2026.
Police audit raises red flags in green spaces across Delhi
Dahiya Returns As Delhi Senior Men's Head Coach; Bhaskar Named Chief Selector
Raj Kumar Sharma: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya has been re-appointed as the head coach of the Delhi senior mens cricket team for the 2026/27 domestic season. Raj Kumar Sharma, the childhood coach of India batting stalwart Virat Kohli and a Dronacharya Awardee, has been named the 'State Mentor', while Sunita Sharma has been appointed in the same role for the women's teams. The decisions for men's and women's teams selection committee and coaches were taken after all recommendations were submitted by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), according to an official statement issued by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Friday. Dahiya, the assistant coach with IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans, had coached Delhi to 2007/08 Ranji Trophy triumph and served in the same role in 2012/13, 2014/15 and 2015/16 seasons. Dahiya, who played two Tests and ten ODIs for India, now takes over from former India off-spinner and selector Sarandeep Singh, who had been at the helm for the last two seasons and is now in the CAC. Dahiya will be joined by assistant coaches Kshitiz Sharma and Kuldeep Rawat, with Sanjeev Sharma and former India pacer Parvinder Awana serving as bowling coaches. Delhi will begin their Ranji Trophy campaign on October 11 against Bengal in Kalyani. Former Delhi stalwarts KP Bhaskar and ex-India player Reema Malhotra have been appointed as head of the senior mens and senior womens selection panels, respectively. Bhaskar will chair a three-member committee featuring Manu Nayar and Praveen Gupta, while Reema is joined by Swarn Chadha and Rani Ojha. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Rajiv Nayyar will lead the Mens U-19 coaching staff, while Raju Sharma and Abhishek Mankotia have been named chief coaches for the Mens U-16 and U-14 setups, respectively. In the age-group divisions, former Delhi batter Robin Bisht takes charge as chief coach of the Mens Under-23 team and will be assisted by Mohan Chaturvedi and Rajinder Singh Chawla. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The DDCA also announced a High Performance Group, where former India batter Gursharan Singh and Bantoo Singh have been appointed as chief batting coaches for the mens and womens programs, respectively. Tilak Raj Sharma and V. Arvind will oversee the bowling department in the High Performance division. Article Source: IANS
ISI shifts focus from Dawoods operations to protecting him near Karachi port New Delhi: Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has reportedly changed its approach towards fugitive underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim, with greater emphasis now being placed on keeping him secure and moving him to a location near Karachi port. Intelligence officials said the move is aimed [] The post ISI shifts focus from Dawoods operations to protecting him near Karachi port appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Maintain 'BRICS-level' cleanliness standards year-round: Delhi LG to NDMC
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu addressed NDMC employees, emphasizing the need for consistent cleanliness beyond major events. He praised the efforts during the BRICS summit but urged for those standards to be maintained regularly. Sandhu highlighted the importance of clean roads and parks while stressing security cooperation within the NDMC area. He also suggested involving schoolchildren in cleanliness initiatives to influence their families positively.
Delhi Park Gang Rape Case: Teen Says Men Posing as Cops Threatened Her With Pistol, Knives
Fresh details have emerged in the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park in south Delhi, with the teenager telling police that three men posing as policemen threatened her and her male friend with weapons before taking her to a secluded area of the park. According to the FIR registered on the [] The post Delhi Park Gang Rape Case: Teen Says Men Posing as Cops Threatened Her With Pistol, Knives appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Weather tomorrow: IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms across north India
DHAS Delhi Senior Resident Recruitment 2026 - Walkin
Dr. Hedgewar Arogya Sansthan Delhi (DHAS Delhi) Recruitment 2026 for 6 posts of Senior Resident. Candidates with MBBS with post graduate Degree/Diploma/DNB can attend walkin. The Walk-in on 30-09-2026. For detailed information please visit DHAS Delhi official website dhas.delhi.gov.in.
From Instagram to Jama Masjid, influencer raises crores for child
New Delhi: The mother of a two-year-old child with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 had been sitting outside the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in south Delhi for days, asking for help to get her daughter treated for the disease. While many passed by without a second glance, social media influencer Sunny 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 .
GTBH Delhi Senior Resident Doctors Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 89 Posts
Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Delhi (GTBH Delhi) Recruitment 2026 for 89 posts of Senior Resident Doctors. Candidates with Post Graduate Degree/DNB/PG Diploma Can Apply Online. The last date to apply online is 29-09-2026. The candidate shall apply online through GTBH Delhi official website gtbh.delhi.gov.in.
Amit Shah praised the current investment climate in Uttar Pradesh during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. He noted that the state faced law and order issues in the past, discouraging investors. The Union Home Minister emphasized improvements in economic growth despite global challenges, with initiatives like One District One Product creating jobs. Shah highlighted local products gaining recognition and advancements in defense manufacturing capabilities.
Indias startup cash keeps finding one address, with $4.4 billion going to Bengaluru
Bengaluru secured $4.4 billion in startup funding during the first nine months of 2026. Total startup funding in India reached $10.3 billion despite a decline in funding rounds. Mumbai and Gurugram followed in funding, but with significantly less than Bengaluru. Delhi's funding dropped significantly, while Hyderabad saw a rise in its funding totals. The concentration of startup funding remains prominent in established cities across India.
Restoring the Deccan: The warrior queen who resisted an empire
When we read Indian history, the 16th century is almost always told through the story of the Mughals ruling from Delhi and Agra. The powerful kingdoms of Southern India- Bijapur, Ahmadnagar, and Golconda- are often treated as minor background details waiting to be conquered by Emperor Akbar. In Chand Bibi: The Lives and Legends 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 .
Delhi High Court allows urgent listing of plea over alleged deepfake image of woman with PM Modi
The Delhi High Court has agreed to urgently hear a petition by a woman alleging that an artificial intelligence-generated and morphed image of her with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was circulated online and displayed during a political protest. The plea was mentioned before a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas [] The post Delhi High Court allows urgent listing of plea over alleged deepfake image of woman with PM Modi appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi HC directs police to decide on bank unions' protest site ahead of Sept 28-30 strike
In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court mandated police to locate a new site for the protest organized by bank employees, due by September 28, following the rejection of the Jantar Mantar application. The United Forum of Bank Unions has organized a nationwide strike from September 28 to 30, set to disrupt services across the nation, while pushing for a five-day work week and improved pension plans.
Congress Launches Nationwide Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Demands His Resignation
The confrontation between Congress and the Election Commission has intensified, with Congress launching nationwide protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Demonstrations are underway in Delhi, Jammu, Kolkata, Lucknow, Dehradun, Guwahati, Patna and Chandigarh. Congress has also put up Gyanesh Hatao, Chunav Aayog Bachao posters in Delhi, while opposition leaders are demanding action against the CEC. Rahul Gandhi has called for Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and accused him of acting against India.
