DDCA to look into DPL corruption allegations
A report claimed there was corruption in the recently completed season of the Delhi Premier League
The Supreme Court has ordered the Election Commission to respond to claims of 4.7 million names removed from Delhis voter list. Supreme Court Demands Response from Election Commission on Removal of 4.7 Million Names in Delhi Voter List
Gold futures fall to Rs 1.52 lakh as dollar strengthens
New Delhi: Gold prices lost their early shine on Tuesday, September 22, falling Rs 914 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade amid a stronger dollar and hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve, keeping investors cautious. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for October delivery opened on 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 .
Labourers least paid in India, society does not value their work: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has observed that labourers in the country are least paid and cared for and that society has failed to value and respect their physical labour. The high court's observations came while deciding a man's appeal challenging his conviction and five-year sentence for assaulting a labourer when he objected to the nuisance created by the convict and others while he was trying to sleep. It modified the conviction of convict Veer Pal from the offence of attempt to murder to voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons, holding the requisite intention or knowledge to attract the former was not established in the facts of the case. The court also modified the five-year jail term to three years' imprisonment. A back-breaking hard day's labour requires a sound peaceful sleep in the night to rejuvenate the body in order to enable it to assume and discharge next day's assignments which invariably involves hard physical work. This has become a regular and unending plight
Delhi Police Arrest Rape Accused After Firing Exchange
A man identified as Asif, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, was arrested after a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Two other suspects, an advocate and his brother, are being questioned. Asif allegedly fired at police during interception, leading to an exchange of fire where he was injured and subsequently apprehended. The incident involved three men posing as policemen, abducting the girl and her friend, and then raping the girl in Astha Kunj Park.
72nd National Film Awards 2026: When, where to watch ceremony live
The 72nd National Film Awards will take place on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking a historic shift as it is held outside New Delhi for the first time
Vande Mataram row: SC asks Centre to address religious conscience
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 22, told the Centre to keep in mind its 1986 judgment, which protected children from penal actions for not singing the national anthem, as it sought a response to a plea by Carnatic musician TM Krishna challenging the penal protection to Vande Mataram. A bench comprising Chief 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 .
Gold Futures Fall Rs 914 To Rs 1.52 Lakh/10g On Stronger Dollar, Fed Signals
NEW DELHI, Sept 22: Gold prices declined sharply in futures trade on Tuesday, with the October contract falling Rs 914 to Rs 1,52,180 per 10 grams on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as a stronger US dollar and hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve weighed on investor sentiment. The yellow metal futures opened on a [] The post Gold Futures Fall Rs 914 To Rs 1.52 Lakh/10g On Stronger Dollar, Fed Signals appeared first on Northlines .
Ever wondered what it would be like to spend a holiday in a celebrity home? From Ajinkya Rahanes 71,438-a-night Igatpuri villa to Mandira Bedis colourful Madh Island retreat, these five properties offer a glimpse into the spaces associated with some of Indias best-known stars.
17-year-old assaulted at Delhis Astha Kunj Park by men impersonating police
A 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir on the night of September 21, 2026, by three individuals posing as police officers. During a subsequent arrest attempt by southeast Delhi police, suspect Asif allegedly opened fire and was injured in the ensuing encounter.
Supreme Court questions Election Commission on logical discrepancy notices in Delhi voter revision
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VHP Calls for Action Over Rising Crimes Against Girls in Delhi
VHP spokesperson Vinod Bansal urges Delhi authorities to enhance safety measures for girls following recent violent incidents. VHP Calls for Action Over Rising Crimes Against Girls in Delhi
Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case seeks reply from Election Commission within two weeks
The Supreme Court on Delhi SIR case on Tuesday issued notice to Election Commission and sought reply within two weeks. Notably, the Supreme Court issued the notice on a writ petition concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Delhi, which challenges the alleged failure of the Election Commission of India and the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer to disclose the names of voters issued notices and the specific reasons for those notices, while suggesting a set of practical safeguards to ease the process for voters.
Delhi High Court reserves order on Amitabh Jhunjhunwala
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Tragedy strikes as a 26-year-old woman is found dead in the picturesque Chopta region of Uttarakhand. Authorities discovered her body in a steep gorge along the popular Chopta-Tungnath trekking trail. Preliminary investigations suggest she may have slipped while attempting to capture the perfect photo. The woman had traveled from Delhi under the pretext of job hunting, prompting her family to report her missing after she did not return.
US National Matthew VanDyke Seeks Permission To Travel Back Home
Matthew Aaron VanDyke, an alleged accused in the Myanmar training camp case, has moved an application before a Delhi court seeking permission to travel to the United States
Rajya Sabha polls for 12 seats on October 16
New Delhi: Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal will be held on October 16, the Election Commission announced on Tuesday, September 22. The elections will cover 10 seats from Uttar Pradesh and one from Uttarakhand, where the terms of the sitting members end on November 25, along with 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 Kalkaji Case: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped by Men Posing as Cops, 3 Arrested
The teenager had gone to a park near Kalkaji Mandir with a male friend when the accused allegedly confronted them; police say a POCSO case has been registered. A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men who posed as policemen at a park near Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi, according to police. The incident [] The post Delhi Kalkaji Case: 17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped by Men Posing as Cops, 3 Arrested first appeared on informalnewz .
In a significant development, Indias push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council received big support from four members of the Visegrd Group (V4) during their first foreign ministers meeting with India on...
'I Idolise Jadeja, Have Followed Vettori Very Closely': Bhubaneswar Tigers Spinner Badal Biswal
Odisha T20 League: Young left-arm spinner Badal Biswal made an impressive impact with the ball as Bhubaneswar Tigers began their Odisha T20 League-CM Trophy campaign with a seven-run DLS-method victory over Keonjhar Miners at the Barabati Stadium. Biswal returned with figures of 2-15 from his two overs in a rain-curtailed fixture, helping the Tigers keep their composure while defending their revised target. Skipper Swastik Samal also played a key role in the victory, smashing 42 off just 18 deliveries. Reflecting on the win, Biswal credited the strong support within the Bhubaneswar Tigers camp for helping the players remain calm and confident in a pressure situation. Everyone in the team has been very supportive, and the atmosphere has been really positive from the beginning. The coaches, captain, support staff and owners have all given us a lot of confidence and made us feel that we are all in this together. They have backed us regardless of the result, and that belief gives us the freedom to go out there and express ourselves, he said. It helped us stay calm and focused when we had to defend the target. We knew the game could change quickly, but we trusted each other and stuck to our plans. Our goal is very clear, we want to win this tournament, and we will take every game as an opportunity to move closer to that goal, added Biswal. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Personally, my plan was to focus on bowling as many dot balls as possible. Dot balls create pressure, and that pressure eventually brings wickets. In T20 cricket, you can concede a six at times, and that is part of the game. You cannot allow one boundary to affect your confidence. You have to back your plans, trust your skills and focus on executing the right length. That was my approach, and I was happy that I could contribute to the teams win, he explained. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I have been playing cricket since I was around 12 years old. I was born and brought up in Delhi before moving to Odisha. I am an all-rounder and want to keep improving my game in every department. I want to learn from every opportunity and continue working hard. Ravindra Jadeja is my cricketing idol, while I have also followed Daniel Vettori closely. I like learning from players who have performed consistently at the highest level, Biswal concluded. Article Source: IANS
IIT Delhi Launches Online Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Design
IIT Delhi launches a twelve months Online Post Graduate Diploma in Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) Design. The programme will begin from January 31, 2027.
Step into the Future: Ai+ Nova 2 Power Combines High Performance with Eye-Catching Design
New Delhi [India], September 22: Ai+ Smartphone has launched the Nova 2 Power 5G, the latest in the Nova 2 Series, merging cutting-edge design with reliable performance and long-lasting power for a tech-savvy generation.
Delhi News | Teen Gang-Raped By 3 Men Posing As Cops In South Delhi Park
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men who posed as policemen at a park near Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi. Police said the accused allegedly threatened the girl and her 17-year-old friend, with one allegedly brandishing a firearm and knife. Following a probe and CCTV scans, police traced the accused. One accused, identified as Asif, allegedly opened fire at police during an interception and was shot in the leg. The other two accused, Hemant and Mukesh, were also arrested. A POCSO case has been registered.
Congress Leader Meghachandra Meets Rahul Gandhi, Raises Manipur Crisis And Need For Peace Roadmap
Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday and briefed him on the prevailing situation in the state, including continuing tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities and the conflict involving the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities. According to reports, the two leaders discussed the... The post Congress Leader Meghachandra Meets Rahul Gandhi, Raises Manipur Crisis And Need For Peace Roadmap first appeared on Northeast Today .
Puravankara eyes 5,200 cr in GDV from its maiden Delhi-NCR project
The 13.44-acre parcel has 4.57 million sq ft of saleable potential and an estimated GDV of Rs 5,200 crore, marking the developer's first foray into Delhi-NCR
Honeyman Goes International, Signs Nepal Country Franchise with MV Dugar Group
Kathmandu [Nepal] / New Delhi [India], September 22: India-born honey-first food and beverage brand, with 100+ outlets and franchises across India, takes its signature honey-sweetened, no-refined-sugar ice cream international, with Nepal becoming its first overseas market.
Petrol Diesel Price Today: Check Latest Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Other Cities
Planning to fill up your vehicle today? Checking the latest petrol and diesel prices before heading to a fuel station can help you understand how much you may have to pay in your city. Oil marketing companies update retail fuel prices regularly, with the latest rates generally becoming available fro...
Vansh Bedi reported fixing approach during DPL; DDCA seeks BCCI intervention
During the recently concluded season of the Delhi Premier League, cricketer Vansh Bedi from Central Delhi Kings reported an attempt at match-fixing to the Anti-Corruption Wing. The Delhi and District Cricket Association is now looking to the BCCI for guidance following this incident linked to a sting operation conducted by a media outlet.
Puravankara rises on acquiring land parcel in Delhi-NCR with GDV potential of Rs 5,200 crore
Puravankara added 1.35% to Rs 218.15 after the company announced its entry into the Delhi-NCR real estate market with the allotment of a 13.44-acre land parcel in Greater Noida.
Puravankara buys 13.44-acre land in Greater Noida, eyes 5,200 cr revenue from housing project
The company says it has entered the Delhi-NCR real estate market with the allotment of a 13.44-acre land parcel in Greater Noida
The newly constructed Phase 3 project features a 3.5-kilometre, four-lane elevated corridor designed to establish a direct, uninterrupted link between Mayur Vihar Phase I and Sarai Kale Khan.
IIT Bombay suicide: IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla, flags 'mob-driven behaviour'
The IIT Delhi Faculty Forum has backed IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla, named in an FIR following the suicide of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode, and raised concerns about mob-driven behaviour influencing institutional decisions. Doolla was the invigilator during an exam where Wakode was allegedly caught using a mobile phone. The allegations remain under investigation.
Delhi Minor Allegedly Gangraped By Three Men Posing As Cops Near Kalkaji Temple
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three men posing as policemen at Astha Kunj Park in southeast Delhis Kalkaji area on Monday evening, police said. According to police, the girl had gone to Kalkaji Mandir with a 17-year-old male friend to offer prayers around 7pm. After visiting the temple, the two went to Astha [] The post Delhi Minor Allegedly Gangraped By Three Men Posing As Cops Near Kalkaji Temple appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Delhi PWD To Install QR Boards Across 1,400 Km Road Network Under Know Your Road Initiative
India warns nationals against seeking jobs in Malaysia using visa-free entry
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur has issued an advisory cautioning Indian nationals against misusing Malaysias 30-day visa-free entry facility to travel to the country in search of employment, warning that such attempts could lead to overstay, illegal immigration status, exploitation, detention and legal action. In its advisory issued on Tuesday, the High Commission said there had been a noticeable increase in Indian nationals arriving in Malaysia using the 30-day visa-free facility, to seek employment. It urged Indians travelling to Malaysia on tourist entry to strictly comply with the conditions of their stay and alerts Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia on tourist visas against taking up employment. The mission also warned travellers about unscrupulous agents offering fraudulent employment opportunities. According to the advisory, Many Indian nationals are misled by unscrupulous agents with false job promises, leading to overstay, illegal status, exploitation, detention and legal action. The High Commission stressed that seeking employment through the visa-free facility violates Malaysian immigration rules. It clarified that the facility, which allows Indian passport holders to stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days, is intended for tourism and social visits only. Indian nationals travelling to Malaysia for tourism have also been advised to carry valid and verifiable travel documents to avoid immigration-related problems upon arrival. These include a confirmed return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of online submission of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three days before the date of arrival. Travellers have further been advised to ensure that their passports have a minimum validity of six months. Reiterating its warning, the High Commission said, Once again, Indian nationals are strictly advised not to travel to Malaysia for work / employment purpose without work permit or visa with reference (VDR). The advisory comes amid concerns over Indian nationals being lured by false job offers and subsequently finding themselves in violation of Malaysian immigration regulations. The mission urged prospective workers to obtain the appropriate authorisation before travelling to Malaysia for employment.
Indias GDP growth in FY27 to average 7.3 pc, monetary policy closely focused on inflation: Economist
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) A DBS Bank economist on Tuesday said it expects Indias growth in FY27 to average 7.3 per cent, as external position remains supported by stronger capital flows. Indias economy started FY27 on a strong footing, with Q1 FY27 growth at 7.8 per cent year-on-year, supported by resilient domestic demand, consumption, public capex and manufacturing. High-frequency indicators such as GST collections, e-way bills, electricity demand and digital payments continue to hold up. However, growth is expected to moderate in the second half of FY27 as tighter financial conditions, elevated energy prices and base effects weigh on momentum, said Radhika Rao, Senior Economist and Executive Director, DBS Bank. August inflation rose to 4.8 per cent, with pressures emerging across food categories including sugar, milk, protein groups and edible oils, alongside higher energy and transport costs. Below-average monsoon rainfall and strengthening El Nino risks could add pressure to upcoming crop output. Against this backdrop, headline inflation is expected to remain above 5 per cent in the second half of FY27, keeping monetary policy closely focused on inflation risks, according to Rao. Moreover, the sharp increase in foreign-currency inflows has strengthened Indias external buffers but has also created a significant liquidity-management challenge. The RBI special swap windows have raised $143 billion, including $133 billion through FCNR (B) deposits, pushing foreign exchange reserves above $780 billion. At the same time, banking-system surplus liquidity has risen sharply, requiring measures such as VRRR and open-market operations to manage excess liquidity and its impact on yields, said the economist. DBS expects the FY27 current account deficit at around 1.1 per cent of GDP, while the balance of payments could remain in surplus, supported by capital inflows. The key areas to watch ahead will be the trajectory of inflation, liquidity management, energy prices, and the sustainability of organic capital flows as the impact of the special swap measures fades, according to Rao.
Two-day national dialogue unites medical societies, government, researchers and civil society to strengthen HPV screening, treatment access, vaccination and community-led care. New Delhi [India], September 21:Indias pathway towards cervical cancer
Puravankara announces 5,200 crore township investment in Greater Noida, entering Delhi-NCR market
Puravankara will invest 5,200 crore in a Greater Noida township. This significant development marks the company's entry into the Delhi-NCR real estate market. The project will span 13.44 acres, offering substantial saleable area. Its location near the Yamuna Expressway enhances connectivity and airport access. This investment is Puravankara's largest for the fiscal year 2027.
Delhi minister Parvesh Verma supports SIR process, defends Election Commission transparency
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Park Group of Hospitals Wins Three Honours at Healthcare Pioneers of Delhi 2026
New Delhi [India], September 22: Park Medi World Limited (NSE: PARKHOSPS; BSE: 544645): Park Group of Hospitals was felicitated with three honours at the Healthcare Pioneers of Delhi 2026 awards,
Delhi Police register POCSO case over alleged gang-rape of minor near Kalkaji Temple
Delhi Police registered an FIR concerning the alleged sexual assault of a minor near Kalkaji Mandir. One accused, Asif, was apprehended after an exchange of fire with police officers. Asif allegedly opened fire at the police team, injuring a head constable in self-defense. The victim was medically examined, and evidence was collected from the encounter site. Efforts are underway to trace the remaining accused individuals involved in the incident.
Delhi Police arrest suspect after minor allegedly gang-raped near Kalkaji Temple
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India economy likely to triple in a decade: JPMorgans Jamie Dimon
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon has said that Indias economy could nearly triple in size over the next decade, highlighting plans to expand the company's footprint in the country. Dimon said the bank expects a sharp rise in its India coverage and operations over the next decade, saying that therell be 400 companies in research, with 2,000 companies being covered, according to reports. Dimon said JPMorgan plans to work closely with the government and Indian businesses, underlining the rapid expansion of the company's India operations since 2005 when he first visited the country, reports CNBC-TV18. JP Morgan had only 6,000 employees in 2025, and the company now employs 60,000 professionals across lots of technical areas, investment banking, he said. The US-based investment bank currently covers nearly 200 Indian companies through its research operations, while also working with multinational corporations and Indian companies looking to expand overseas. The CEO also urged New Delhi and Washington to finalise a trade agreement, stressing consistency in trade and investment rules. I would like to see it finished, Dimon said, urging the two governments to sit down and try to finish it. Dimon also flagged that the global economy faces several threats such as persistent inflation, elevated government borrowing, geopolitical tensions and rising demand for capital. He predicted that interest rates and bond yields could remain higher for longer. Artificial intelligence-related infrastructure and remilitarisation could push demand for capital higher, and the odds of them going higher is more than other people think, Dimon said. AI investment surge could eventually boost productivity and create deflationary pressures, he said, adding that spending across the hyperscaler ecosystem could reach around $1 trillion next year, compared with about $700 billion this year.
Drivers cabin glass of Delhi-bound train breaks in J-K's Samba, probe underway
Jammu, Sep 22: One of the glass panes in the drivers cabin of a Delhi-bound train broke mysteriously while passing through Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a massive search along the railway track, officials said on Tuesday. Preliminary investigation has ruled out sabotage, while further investigation is underway to establish the exact cause of the incident, they said. The train left Jammu Tawi Railway station for Delhi late Monday but stopped at Samba railway station around 9:10 pm Monday. The loco pilot lodged a complaint with the station master after the glass pane broke while the train was passing through the Vijaypur area of the district, reportedly after being struck by an object, the officials said. They said senior police officers along with personnel rushed to the scene. A joint operation was conducted with the Government Railway Police along the track to ascertain the circumstances behind the incident. A marriage function was reportedly being held in an adjoining area at the time of the incident. However, the circumstances in which the glass pane broke remain unclear. The train resumed its journey at around 9.30 pm after necessary repairs, the officials said.
Puravankara acquires 13.44-acre land parcel in Delhi-NCR
With estimated gross development value of Rs 5,200 cr
Delhi govt launches PM Surya Ghar portal; NDMC clears EVs, Ayush hospital, civic projects
Delhi launched a solar registration portal for rooftop installations and subsidies. The New Delhi Municipal Council approved electric vehicle procurement and infrastructure measures. Residents can now register for solar power systems and check available subsidies. The council also approved a new Ayush hospital and intelligent parking systems.
Gang Rape Incident Near Delhis Kalka Ji Temple Sparks Outrage
A gang rape incident involving a minor near Kalka Ji Temple has led to one arrest and a manhunt for two others in New Delhi. Gang Rape Incident Near Delhis Kalka Ji Temple Sparks Outrage
IIT Delhi faculty forum backs Prof Doolla in IIT Bombay suicide case
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Indias demand for Russian oil driven by supply shocks, not discounts: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Indias increased Russian crude imports are being driven by West Asia supply disruptions rather than discounts, with imports averaging 60 million barrels per month, since the start of the US-Iran war, compared to 46 million barrels a month during FY23-26, a report showed on Tuesday. Since the start of the US-Iran war, India has imported 298 million barrels of Russian crude, according to the Axis Bank Economic Research report. While Russias share in Indias imported crude basket jumped from 0 per cent to 30 per cent between March 2022 to June 2023, likely due to discounts, the additional 1 million barrel per day since March 2026 cant be explained by price dynamics alone. First, the average discount on Russian crude vs. West Asia has been stable at $3-5/bbl since 2023. Second, Russias share of Indian crude imports rose despite premiums of up to $7/bbl. If India were to procure these excess 60-80 mn barrels in the spot market, oil prices would likely be higher than today, the report argued. Recent experience shows that the threat of very high tariffs is more useful as leverage in trade negotiations than tariffs themselves, and higher oil prices have a more direct passthrough on US retail inflation, said the report. Republicans are already on the back foot in the midterms due to elevated energy prices. Congressional backing makes this tariff threat legally durable, while pending outcomes of Section 301 on excess capacity could raise tariff volatility. For India, a useful anchor is the 18 per cent headline rate agreed before the US Supreme court invalidated tariffs under the IEEPA authority in February 2026, the report mentioned. When applied, the effective rate also tends to be lower than the headline rate due to exemptions. Indias exports this fiscal (to date) have grown 19 per cent year-on-year, led by electronics, auto/parts, metals and refined petroleum products, while exports to the US have also recovered.
Bittu Tabahi on Sunday took the initative of cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi. He started his cleanliness drive from Ajnar River in Madhya Pradesh. In Delhi he took up 3 days for his drive. After cleaning Yamuna River in Delhi which was his first stop, his next stop was Gurugrams Kherki Daula. Many people on Sunday came to support him and make the drive a successful one. I almost 4.5 hours he managed to clean 585 kg of waste.
Pollution Levels Surge in Delhi-NCR as Rain Stops, Greater Noidas AQI Exceeds 300
With clear skies returning, pollution in Delhi-NCR has worsened, pushing Greater Noidas air quality index past 300. Pollution Levels Surge in Delhi-NCR as Rain Stops, Greater Noidas AQI Exceeds 300
17-year-old gang-raped by 3 men posing as cops in Delhi
A man identified as Asif, accused of gang-raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, has been arrested following a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Asif, one of three men who allegedly posed as policemen, fired at the police team before being shot in the leg during the exchange. The incident occurred in Astha Kunj Park, and police are now searching for the other two accused.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has opened up about the Chhath Puja song in the upcoming film 'The Vvaan,' saying the festival has been presented with great respect for the first time in Hindi cinema. The Baahubali actress praised the makers for their attention to detail and for portraying the festival with authenticity and sensitivity. She also described Chhath Puja as a celebration of gratitude and said she was overwhelmed by the love the song Chhathi Maiya has received. Speaking during the films trailer launch event in Delhi, Tamannaah said, For the first time in Hindi cinema, Chhath Puja has been presented like this. Genuinely, Deepak and Arunabh sir, they understand this so well, and they have so much respect, and they so strongly feel about it that while we were shooting, they made sure that everything was taken care of and it was shot beautifully and shot with great respect. She also shared what the festival means to her and how its essence and emotions have been beautifully captured in the song. Chhath Puja stands for gratitude; it stands for being grateful for everything that we have, the ups and downs in life, all of it together, and I feel like they have encapsulated that in a song that we have got a lot of love for and feel extremely grateful for. Tamannaah also expressed her gratitude to the makers for making her a part of the song, saying, So, thank you for making me a part of this. The Sikandar Ka Muqaddar actress said the Chhathi Maiya song has been garnering attention and receiving a positive response on social media. This film is very special to all of us. There are so many folk stories in our country, and bringing them to the big screen takes a lot of courage, clarity, and vision. Vvaan marks Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's first collaboration. The film also features Manish Paul, Shweta Tiwari, Sunil Grover, and Anup Soni in key roles. Directed by Deepak Kumar Misra, the film is produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Telefilms. Vvaan is slated to hit theatres on September 25.
AIIMS Delhi Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Staff Nurse, Pharmacist and More Posts
AIIMS Delhi has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 3 Clinical Research Coordinator, Staff Nurse and Pharmacist posts. Eligible candidates can apply by email before 01 October 2026.
India's permanent UNSC seat bid gets backing from four European nations
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Czech Republic backed India's bid at the first V4-India foreign ministers' meeting, adding to support for New Delhi's push to reform the UN Security Council
CDSCO flags 220 drug samples as NSQ in August; spurious drug in Delhi
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Gold and silver prices today, 22 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.
Delhi to remain dry as monsoon withdraws further; rain to hit other states
The national capital will most likely see no rain on September 27, although skies are likely to turn partly cloudy from September 25
Air India Express cancels Delhi-Patna flights for 7 days: Check dates, reason and affected services
Air India Express has cancelled flights IX1346 and IX1348 operating on the Delhi-Patna-Delhi route from September 24 to 30, citing operational reasons. The airline informed Patna Airport authorities about the week-long cancellations but did not specify the nature of the issue or provide details on alternative travel arrangements.
40-year-old man dies after Thar hits scooter in Greater Noida, wife injured
Sonia Gandhi electoral roll case: Delhi court sets aside order refusing probe
The bench was hearing a revision plea against the magisterial courts order on a complaint filed by advocate Vikas Tripathi, vice president of the Central Delhi Court Bar Association.
Need to strengthen state-level coordination for wider access to scientific, R&D infra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) There is a need to ensure that Indias investments in scientific and R&D infrastructure are discoverable, accessible and optimally utilised, according to a senior government official. Dr Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary, Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the government, emphasised the role of Nodal Officers in facilitating institutional onboarding, equipment listing, wider access and effective utilisation of facilities, while addressing practical issues related to coordination and implementation. She also highlighted the importance of initiatives such as One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) in enabling wider access to high-quality scholarly resources and strengthening the research ecosystem. Dr Maini further underscored that the larger objective should be to ensure that scientific infrastructure and knowledge resources created through public investment are accessible to the wider R&D and innovation ecosystem and deliver greater value to the country. She chaired the first State Governments Nodal Officers Meeting for the I-STEM Portal here, which focused on strengthening the participation of state governments in the I-STEM ecosystem and facilitating the onboarding and effective utilisation of publicly funded scientific infrastructure across States. The I-STEM platform has expanded into a national resource with more than 31,000 scientific instruments across nearly 4,000 institutions and over 65,000 registered users. By improving the utilisation of existing infrastructure, reducing duplication of investments and facilitating access to specialised facilities, I-STEM is strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem across the country. Also, the listing of publicly funded equipment costing above Rs 20 lakh on I-STEM, further strengthens the framework for shared access and optimal utilisation of scientific infrastructure. The meeting brought together state government nodal officers from 23 states and four UTs, along with representatives from the Office of the PSA and I-STEM, to discuss mechanisms for integrating State-level universities, research institutions, laboratories and other R&D facilities with the national I-STEM platform. The meeting also highlighted the importance of I-STEM for state universities, colleges, technical institutions and emerging innovation ecosystems, particularly where access to specialised scientific infrastructure may be limited.
Men Posing as Cops Allegedly Gangrape Minor in Delhi
One of the accused allegedly restrained the girl's friend, following which the accused allegedly sexually assaulted the minor in turns
Pradosh Vrat Kab hai: The September Pradosh Vrat will be observed on Thursday, September 24, not September 23. The Trayodashi Tithi begins late on September 23, while the Pradosh Kaal falls on September 24. Check the vrat date, Delhi puja timings, Guru Pradosh Vrat Katha and traditional puja vidhi for worshipping Lord Shiva.
Delhi horror: Minor girl gang-raped by men posing as cops
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by three men posing as cops at a park near Delhis Kalkaji Mandir, officials have said. According to the officials, the girl and her friend went to Kalkaji Mandir at around 7 p.m. on Monday. After offering prayers at the temple, the two went 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-NCR to remain dry as IMD forecasts clear skies; mercury to touch 34 degree Celsius
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The national Capital is likely to witness clear skies and relatively pleasant weather on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of around 24 degree Celsius and a maximum of nearly 34 degree Celsius. According to the weather agency, Delhi is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, marking a change from the cloudy conditions and occasional showers witnessed recently. The forecast of clearer skies could provide some relief from the persistent humidity experienced across the city over the past few weeks. The relative humidity is likely to remain around 60 per cent, while weather conditions are expected to be generally comfortable for residents. However, temperatures are likely to rise during the afternoon before easing later in the day. Among the weather stations in the national Capital, Palam is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 23 degree Celsius. Lodi Road and Ayanagar may register minimum temperatures of 24.3 degree Celsius and 24.2 degree Celsius, respectively. The Ridge could witness a comparatively cooler morning, with the minimum temperature expected to settle at around 22.5 degree Celsius. While Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Tuesday, several other parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha is likely to witness some of the most intense weather activity as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal becomes more organised. The system is expected to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast and reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the coast around the morning of September 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri on September 23. A similar red alert has been issued for Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Rayagada for September 24. Rainfall is expected to remain active across Odisha until September 27, with different districts placed under red, orange and yellow alerts depending on the anticipated intensity of rainfall. Kerala is also likely to experience wet conditions during the week. Light to moderate rainfall has been forecast in several areas between September 21 and 25, while isolated heavy showers are possible in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. The IMD has advised residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and landslides to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Weather activity is also expected to increase across parts of the Northeast and eastern India. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning on September 22, followed by heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could witness thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions on September 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in these areas on September 23 and 24, while very heavy showers are possible on September 25. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see increased rainfall activity from September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions. Similar weather is likely to develop over West Uttar Pradesh from September 25. In contrast, Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, is unlikely to receive significant rainfall on Tuesday. The region is expected to remain predominantly dry as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from northwest India. However, weather conditions could become more active towards the end of the week, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between September 25 and 27. The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to remain the primary factor influencing rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country in the coming days.
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Teen Gang-Raped By 3 Men Posing As Cops In Delhi Park, 1 Arrested
One of the accused was later arrested after an encounter, police said, while the hunt is on for the other two.
Delhi horror: Minor girl gang-raped by men posing as cops near Kalkaji Mandir; one arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by three men posing as cops at a park near Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir, officials have said. According to the officials, the girl and her friend went to Kalkaji Mandir at around 7 p.m. on Monday. After offering prayers at the temple, the two went to a nearby park at around 7:30 p.m. Three accused, aged around 25-30 years, approached them, claiming to be policemen, according to the complainant. Officials said that the men threatened the two and raped the girl. The police said that the PCR call regarding the rape at the park near Kalkaji Mandir and ISKCON Temple was received at 8.45 p.m., following which a team reached the spot. Subsequently, one of the accused, identified as Asif, was apprehended following an encounter with the police. Asif sustained a gunshot wound and is currently receiving medical assistance, officials said. An investigation is underway, while efforts to locate the other two accused are ongoing. This comes just days after a sixth-grade student was sexually assaulted inside a shop in Delhi's Sadar Bazaar area after she was restrained and her hands and legs were tied. The minor had reportedly gone out to purchase stationery when the incident took place. During this time, she was allegedly lured into a nearby shop by the accused, where she was restrained and sexually assaulted. The incident came to light after police received a PCR call on the night of September 16 regarding the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl by a shopkeeper, officials said. Police said the accused, identified as 56-year-old Maqsood, was arrested. Following his arrest, he was sent to judicial custody on the same day after due legal procedure. Earlier, on September 13, another incident came to light. A gang rape and murder of a teenage girl by four persons, including three juveniles, occurred in Delhi, with police saying the accused subsequently abandoned her body in an open area. Parts of the victim's decomposed body were later found to have been eaten by stray dogs. According to police, the incident came to light on September 13 when the girl's severely decomposed body was discovered near a field along Kushak Road in the Swaroop Nagar area of North Delhi. The condition of the body was such that police could not initially determine the victim's gender. Subsequently, after a thorough investigation, four persons connected with the incident, including three juveniles, were arrested. The latest incident has thrown light on the poor law and order situation in the national Capital and the lack of safety of women and girls.
Weather Forecast Today: Weather on September 22 is expected to remain mixed across India. Delhi is likely to stay dry, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad may receive rain. Gujarat faces thunderstorm activity, and parts of Maharashtra are under heavy rain warnings. Odisha and Coastal Andhra Pradesh face the strongest rainfall alerts.
585 kg waste gone in 4.5 hours! Bittu Tabahi takes his cleanliness mission to Delhis Yamuna
SKUAST-K project targets livelihood resilience of tribal farmers in Gbal
Ganderbal, Sep 21: More than 200 tribal and marginal farmers received agricultural inputs under an ICAR-sponsored project implemented by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Ganderbal, SKUAST-Kashmir, to strengthen farm livelihoods and promote climate-resilient agricultural practices in the district. The input distribution programme was organised at Bagpati Gund, Kangan, under the project titled Strengthening Livelihoods and Agricultural Resilience of Tribal and Marginal Farmers in Ganderbal District through Technology-Driven Resource Packages. The programme was attended by MLA Kangan Mian Meher Ali as Chief Guest; Prof. Rajbir Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, New Delhi; SKUAST-K Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai; Director Extension Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth; and Associate Director Extension Prof. Amal Saxena. Prof. Rajbir encouraged farmers to adopt modern and eco-friendly agricultural practices to improve productivity and farm incomes. He also appreciated the efforts of SKUAST-K and KVK Ganderbal in extending agricultural interventions to tribal and marginal farming communities. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai highlighted the resilience of tribal farmers and emphasised youth engagement, equitable access to resources and science-driven interventions to support long-term livelihood security and dignity. Prof. Raihana Habib Kanth urged farmers to adopt eco-friendly farming practices to protect soil and water resources, conserve biodiversity and improve incomes. She stressed the importance of sustainable agricultural approaches in strengthening rural livelihoods. MLA Kangan Mian Meher Ali appreciated the efforts of SKUAST-K and KVK Ganderbal in directly engaging tribal households. He also acknowledged the University's work in research and farmer welfare. The dignitaries acknowledged the externally funded project secured by Dr. Ajaz Malik, Head, KVK Ganderbal and Principal Investigator, and its focus on strengthening household resilience among economically vulnerable farming communities.
Satya Niketan collapse: Court denies bail to Hariram Gupta, cites 7 deaths
Delhi court rejected Hariram Gupta's bail plea, citing the early stage of investigation, seven deaths and his alleged involvement in work at the Satya Niketan building
India's push for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council has gained fresh diplomatic backing as four Central European countries expressed support for New Delhi's call to join the group of five veto-wielding members. Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and the
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CS reviews functioning of Rehabilitation Council in its executive council meeting
Srinagar, Sep 21: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 12th Executive Council Meeting of the J&K Rehabilitation Council for Orphans, Women and Disabled Persons to review its functioning, achievements and action plan for 2026-27. The Meeting besides the Commissioner Secretary, Social Welfare Department was attended by Secretary in Social Welfare Department; DG, Budget; and Executive Director, Rehabilitation Council here. The meeting reviewed major welfare interventions undertaken during the previous financial year and approved an expanded roadmap focused on improving mobility and self-reliance among specially-abled persons besides providing greater national exposure and opportunities to children from vulnerable and economically weaker sections. A major focus of the meeting was the free distribution of retrofitted motorized tricycles to eligible orthopedically disabled persons of J&K. The initiative prioritizes students, girl students, artisans and small vendors who possess a Priority Household (PHH) ration card and have at least 40 per cent locomotor disability. It was given out by the Commissioner Secretary, SWD, SarmadHafeez that during 2025-26, against an approved proposal of Rs 13 crore, the Social Welfare Department released Rs 11.05 crore under the CAPEX Budget to the State Motor Garages Department for procurement of around 1,284 motorized tricycles at an approximate cost of Rs 86,000 per unit through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). Similarly for 2026-27, the Council has proposed Rs 12.95 crore for procurement of around 1,500 units, with an initial Rs 4 crore already released after completion of mandatory codal formalities by the Department. The Chief Secretary also reviewed the implementation of the WatanKoJano Youth Exchange Programme, being fully funded and supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India, since 2012. The programme provides children and youth from vulnerable sections, including children of militancy-hit victims, specially-abled children and those belonging to economically weaker sections, an opportunity to experience the cultural diversity and developmental progress of different parts of the country. Under the programme, the Executive Director of the Council divulged that around 250 children from EWS families, studying in government schools and residing in Palash and Parisha Homes managed by the Social Welfare Department, undertook a visit to Lucknow and New Delhi in April 2026, accompanied by 23 coordinators. During the visit, the children also had the opportunity to meet and interact with the President of India and Vice President of India. Moreover, building on the initiative, the Council is going to take more 400 children on national exposure visits in two phases during 2026-27, covering the MumbaiNew Delhi and JaipurNew Delhi circuits, with funding already secured from the MHA. The Chief Secretary directed the concerned departments to fast-track procurement and implementation processes while maintaining complete transparency and adherence to prescribed procedures. He also stressed maximizing outreach and ensuring that welfare schemes translate into tangible benefits for eligible beneficiaries at the grassroots level, with particular attention to empowerment and social inclusion of vulnerable sections across the cross section of the society here.
6 new tunnels likely to complete by next year in J&K: NHAI Director
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) Project Director Rajiv Kumar on Monday stated that six tunnels on various highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir were expected to be completed in the coming year, further strengthening all-weather connectivity in the region. He also shared that the strategically crucial Zojila tunnel was anticipated to be operational by December 2027 while four-laning of Srinagar Jammu National Highway was also close to completion. Rajiv Kumar was interacting with a media delegation of ten journalists, led by Shariq Noor, Deputy Director, Central Bureau of Communication (CBC), Bhopal, during its visit to the regional office of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in Jammu. The delegation undertook a field visit to key highway infrastructure projects in the region. The delegation comprises senior representatives of media organisations based in Bhopal. During the visit, NHAI project director briefed the delegation on major highway and tunnel projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. He described National Highway-44 (NH-44) as a key connectivity corridor and informed the delegation that four-laning of the highway was nearing completion, with around 15 km remaining to be four-laned. The delegation was briefed about the Delhi-Katra Expressway and its role in strengthening connectivity between the National Capital Region (NCR), Jammu and Katra. Officials also apprised the media representatives about the use of tunnels on the highway corridor, which reduced the road distance to Srinagar by around 45 km and saved more than an hour of travel time. The earlier road distance was around 300 km. Six tunnels on various highway projects are expected to be completed in the coming year, further strengthening all-weather connectivity in the region, Rajiv Kumar mentioned. The delegation also visited the Chenani-Nashri tunnel and was briefed about its construction, operation and role in reducing travel time and improving the reliability of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway corridor. The officials further informed the delegation that the Zojila tunnel was expected to become operational by December 2027 and the project was aimed at providing improved and more reliable connectivity between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh. The proposed Katra-Kulgam road project is currently under Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation. Once developed, the corridor is expected to provide the shortest road connectivity to the Kashmir valley from the Jammu side, it was stated. The delegation was also briefed on the overall progress of NHAI projects in Jammu and Kashmir. A total of 22 projects with a combined length of 382 km have been completed at a cost of Rs 14,819 Cr, while 16 projects covering 320 km are under implementation at an estimated cost of Rs 22,277 Cr, it was informed. The visiting media representatives, during the field visit, got an opportunity to observe the ongoing infrastructure works and understand the scale, technical features and connectivity benefits of major highway projects being implemented in Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier during the day, the media delegation from Bhopal met Neha Jalali, Director, PIB Jammu, during its visit to the media centre building on Monday, September 21, 2026. During the interaction, Jalali highlighted the significant developments taking place in Jammu and Kashmir in the areas of connectivity, infrastructure, healthcare, entrepreneurship and economic opportunities following the abrogation of Article 370. She spoke about the expansion and upgradation of road infrastructure across the Union Territory, including the development of major highways, bridges and tunnel networks. Jalali also highlighted developments in the healthcare sector, particularly the establishment and growth of AIIMS Jammu. She noted the institutions importance in strengthening advanced healthcare facilities in the region and in providing people with greater access to specialised medical services and modern healthcare infrastructure. Speaking about emerging economic opportunities, Director, PIB Jammu highlighted the Aroma Mission and its role in promoting cultivation, value addition and entrepreneurship in the aromatic and allied sectors. She spoke about the potential of such initiatives to provide new livelihood opportunities, encourage local enterprise and support farmers and young entrepreneurs. Jalali further spoke about Jammu and Kashmirs rich cultural diversity and heritage, highlighting the regions varied traditions, languages, festivals, handicrafts, arts and cuisines.
17-year-old girl raped by three men posing as police officer near Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men who posed as police personnel at a park near Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi, police said. According to the complaint, the girl had visited Kalkaji Mandir with her 17-year-old male friend at around 7 pm on Monday.
Notice Doesn't Mean Deletion: Delhi Poll Body Amid SIR Row
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Delhi, said no name can be removed without giving the elector an opportunity to be heard and passing a reasoned, appealable order.
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Indias historic bazaars are often treated as colourful remnants of the past: crowded lanes, old shopfronts, traditional crafts and familiar smells. They appear in heritage walks and tourist brochures as picturesque reminders of another India. But the bazaar was never merely a place of shopping. It was an economic institutiona place where production, trade, credit, labour and social life intersected. As Indian cities expand, many historic commercial spaces are changing rapidly. Traditional shops are being replaced by branded outlets, old workshops are disappearing, and residential neighbourhoods are increasingly disconnected from the commercial ecosystems that once sustained them. The question, therefore, is not simply whether India is losing old buildings. It is whether it is losing an entire form of urban economy. Historically, the Indian bazaar was deeply embedded in the structure of the city. In eighteenth-century North India, markets connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. C. A. Bayly, in his study of North Indian society, demonstrated the importance of rulers, townsmen and bazaars to the functioning of the regional economy between the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). The bazaar was consequently not an isolated commercial space but part of a wider network of production, credit and exchange. Delhi provides an important example. Shahjahanabad, founded by Shah Jahan in the seventeenth century, was organised around a complex relationship between markets, neighbourhoods, religious institutions and the imperial centre. Stephen Blakes study of the Mughal capital shows that the citys commercial spaces were integral to its political and social organisation rather than merely places of retail consumption (Blake, 1991). The same pattern could be seen elsewhere. In Lahore, Amritsar, Multan, Srinagar, Lucknow and Hyderabad, bazaars connected urban consumers with rural producers and specialised artisans. A market could contain textile dealers, metalworkers, carpenters, food sellers, moneylenders and transporters within the same commercial ecosystem. The bazaar therefore brought together capital, labour and consumption. This is particularly visible in the history of Punjab. Under Maharaja Ranjit Singh, commercial centres such as Lahore, Amritsar and Multan became important nodes in networks of internal and external trade. Contemporary travellers repeatedly commented on the commercial activity of Punjabs towns and cities (Forster, 1798; Moorcroft and Trebeck, 1841). The economic importance of these urban centres was closely connected to agriculture, craft production and long-distance commerce. The bazaar was therefore an important institution of economic integration. A farmer might sell grain to a merchant; the merchant might extend credit to another trader; an artisan might purchase raw material from a wholesaler; and the finished product could eventually travel hundreds of miles. Such relationships linked village production to urban consumption. This is why the disappearance of historic markets deserves more attention than it usually receives. When an old market loses its artisans, the loss is not simply architectural. The city loses a an overall production network. Consider traditional textile markets. A shawl, carpet or embroidered garment was historically the product of a chain involving raw-material suppliers, spinners, dyers, weavers, embroiderers, merchants and retailers. The shop at the end of the chain was only the visible part of a much larger economic system. The same was true of metalwork, leatherwork, woodwork and other crafts. In this sense, the traditional bazaar represented an economy deeply embedded in social relations. Karl Polanyis influential concept of the embedded economy is useful here: economic activity historically operated through social institutions and relationships rather than as a completely autonomous market system (Polanyi, 1944). The decline of historic bazaars also affects employment. Many traditional commercial districts contained small workshops where production took place behind or above the shop. A decline in demand for such spaces can push artisans out of the city altogether. Once displaced, the craft itself may become difficult to sustain. Kashmir provides an instructive example. Srinagars traditional markets historically developed around specialised forms of production and exchange. Shawls, carpets, papier-mch, woodwork and other crafts were connected to neighbourhoods and commercial networks. The citys economic history cannot therefore be understood simply through its monuments. Its markets and occupational neighbourhoods were themselves part of its heritage (Hamdani, 2021). The same principle applies to Amritsar. The citys historic commercial quarters developed around textile production, trade and pilgrimage. The relationship between the Golden Temple, surrounding bazaars, workshops and trading communities produced a distinctive urban economy. The history of Amritsar therefore cannot be separated from the history of the commercial communities that developed around it. If conservation protects only major monuments while allowing the surrounding commercial ecology to disappear, a substantial part of the citys history is lost. This raises a difficult question: What exactly should heritage conservation preserve? A building is relatively easy to identify. An economic relationship is much harder. It is possible to preserve a nineteenth-century facade while destroying the workshop that once operated behind it. A historic market can be renovated into a tourist street while the artisans who gave it economic meaning are priced out. The result may look like heritage but function as something entirely different. The danger is what might be called the museumification of the bazaar. A living market becomes a heritage attraction. Traditional crafts become souvenirs. Old buildings remain, but the economic communities that produced their meaning disappear. This is not an argument against urban development. Historic cities must adapt. Markets cannot remain frozen in the past, and traditional businesses must respond to changing consumer demand. The challenge is to ensure that modernisation does not destroy the economic diversity that makes historic commercial towns valuable. One way forward is to think of bazaars as living economic heritage rather than simply architectural heritage. This would mean documenting not only buildings but also occupations, supply chains, craft communities, merchant associations and patterns of credit. Heritage policies could identify traditional commercial clusters and provide incentives for artisans and small businesses to remain within them. Such an approach would also recover an important aspect of Indias urban history. As Bayly demonstrated, commercial networks and bazaars played a crucial role in connecting towns, merchants, artisans and rural producers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (Bayly, 1983). There is also a larger lesson here. Indias economic history was not created only in factories, ports and government offices. It was also created in narrow lanes where merchants negotiated prices, artisans worked at small benches, moneylenders extended credit and customers returned to familiar shops. The bazaar was an institution of economic trust. Its importance becomes especially clear when we consider how cities historically absorbed migrants. Traders and artisans could enter established markets because commercial networks provided opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. Markets were therefore also mechanisms of social integration. The old bazaar often brought together activities that the modern city increasingly separates where people lived, worked, produced and traded. This apparent disorder was, in fact, a form of economic organisation developed over generations. The disappearance of these markets therefore represents more than nostalgia for an older city. It raises questions about what kind of urban economy India wants to build. Should historic commercial districts become exclusively tourist destinations? Should traditional crafts survive only as luxury products? Can small traders compete with organised retail and e-commerce? And can heritage conservation protect not just buildings but the communities and economic relationships that made those buildings meaningful? These questions require historians to look beyond monuments. A city is not merely its forts, mosques, temples, gateways and colonial buildings. It is also its markets, workshops, streets and occupations. The history of a city lives in the economic relationships that connect these spaces. Indias historic bazaars survived changes of rulers, colonialism, industrialisation and the arrival of modern consumer culture. Their greatest challenge may now be the transformation of the city itself. If the bazaar disappears, we may preserve the building but lose the economy that once animated it. And when that happens, we will not merely have lost an old market. We will have lost a way of making a city. Younus Yousuf Ganie, Research Scholar, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
V-P Radhakrishnan to inaugurate 5-day global water management event today
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan will kick off discussions between stakeholders from India and abroad over water challenges by inaugurating the five-day 9th India International Water Week (IIWW) 2026 on Tuesday. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil will also share experiences on the theme Climate Resilient Water Management at the IIWW 2026, being organised from September 22-26 at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, said the official in a statement. The five-day international event will bring together policymakers, global water leaders, experts, researchers, practitioners, industry, civil society and young professionals for dialogue, knowledge exchange, innovation and partnerships towards addressing emerging water challenges and advancing a water-secure and climate-resilient future. The IIWW 2026 is being organised by the Jal Shakti Ministry in collaboration with key Central Ministries, State Governments, international organisations, research and academic institutions, industry bodies, development partners, civil society and private sector partners, the statement said. The Netherlands and Germany will participate as partner countries and 14 States will participate as partner states, while six Central Ministries and Departments have been invited to participate as partner ministries, it said. The India International Water Week has emerged as an important platform for bringing together diverse stakeholders from India and across the world to exchange experiences, showcase innovations and strengthen cooperation in the water sector, the statement said. The IIWW-2026 will place climate resilience at the centre of the water discourse, with emphasis on moving from dialogue to practical, collaborative and implementable solutions for sustainable water management, it said. The deliberations will cover inclusive and equitable water governance; collaboration for optimal use of water resources; technology and community for water security; water in climate-related risk; innovative financing models for water infrastructure and modernisation; sustainable water resources management; and water for people and planet. A four-day international exhibition from September 2225, 2026 will provide a platform for showcasing innovative technologies, products and solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient water management. The Second International WASH Conference 2026, being organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation from September 22-24, will focus on drinking water access, sanitation infrastructure, hygiene behaviour and public health, with emphasis on scalable, affordable and sustainable solutions. IIWW-2026 will seek to translate knowledge and dialogue into actionable recommendations, partnerships and scalable solutions, bringing together policy, financing, technology and community participation to strengthen water security and climate resilience. The deliberations will culminate in the Valedictory Session on September 25, 2026, followed by study tours on September 26, 2026.
Is Omar Abdullah's resignation as Chief Minister nirvana for Jammu and Kashmir? If so, the opponents demanding his head on the block must state whether they have a viable democratic alternative. Alongside, there is a call for dissolution of the Assembly. That makes things clearer as to what the opposition is angling forPresidents rule and through that their own rule without any responsibility and accountability. It is as simple as that. However, a fundamental political question remains: why should Omar Abdullah oblige the opposition? Politically, logically, and constitutionally speaking, his party was voted into power for a five-year term.The electorate knew they were voting within the constraints of a Union Territory (UT). While they hoped he would be able to reclaim statehood, they were driven by an aggressive campaign set against the backdrop of the national leaderships solemn promise. Voters saw a clear connection between the Centres pledge and the local political narrative. They envisioned a landscape where the Centre was ready to meet them more than halfway, while the local campaign sought to bring respectability to Delhis idea of reconciliation through restoration. They were lulled into the belief that the timing was perfectwhich was, perhaps, the most beautiful part of the 2024 elections. That moment's fragrance is in retreat. It is equally true that the overwhelming mandate given to the National Conference (NC) came with heavy conditions. The public expected the NC to deliver on its manifesto promisesranging from fighting for the restoration of Articles 370 and 35A, to reclaiming statehood and fulfilling good governance pledges like free electricity, 12 free cooking gas cylinders, enhanced ration scales, and employment. Omar Abdullah's primary error was one of political judgment. Despite his sharp understanding of Kashmirs internal and external geopolitical dimensions, he misread the institutional script of the UT. He displayed a certain gullibility, believing that administrative processes would take a natural, fair course. That apart, as Chief Minister he was duty bound to attend to all the issues and worked harder to redress grievances of the people. Of course, there is an exaggeration that fixing taps and electric connections is not being done on the pretext of no statehood, but there are real issues on the ground, which should have been attended to. Omar himself and his party need to increase public outreach, assess the problems and diagnose those with the prescriptions within the given set of powers. There are also those who want him to perform before asking him to step down, and these leaders like AltafBukhari on record to have said that they would not support any undemocratic machination to engineer fall of the elected government. This should be read carefully by all the concerned parties whether in the Valley or Jammu. Politics, however, rarely works that way. It is a ruthless game of chess, and a leader known for straight-talk is often at a disadvantage. The political trap laid for him was fundamental, yet he walked right into it, unsuspecting of the underlying machinations. At the same time there was something more that made NC and other regional parties in Kashmir to contest. There were many wishing and plotting that National Conference, and other regional parties should not contest polls so that they could have smooth run. That forced him violate his own public pledge never to contest an Assembly poll as long as J&K remained a Union Territory. It was a dilemma for him, and now the way he decided, this political price was bound to come his way. On the other hand, those declaring that statehood will remain withheld as long as Omar Abdullah is in power display flagrant contempt for their own national leadership, which explicitly held out this promise to the people of J&K. These actors would benefit from a brief lesson in history. In 1983, Congress wanted an alliance with National Conference, then CM Farooq rejected the idea. Congress planned its own politics; stabilization project through destabilization of the elected government. That time also the plea was that the Farooq Abdullah government was not delivering, but the real idea was to get into the government. There always is a cause and consequence. Congress machinations were responsible for eroding faith of the people in democracy. Today, the same play book is being read aloud. If this is played out in full the way it was done in 1984, it is hard to escape the conclusion as to what might happen next. The rigging of the 1987 elections would not have taken place had democracy not tampered with in 1984. These attempts are also undermining the whole work that has been done by the Centre in J&K in the past few years. Kashmir has given several crowning moments to PMModis government. He enriched Kashmir with infrastructural development, and Kashmir in turn gave his government a great thumbs up in laying out new agendas and perspectives. Kashmir became an active partner in nation-building. Despite all the constraints, political and physical and administrative squeeze to which the Omar Abdullah government has been pushed to, the Chief Minister could have performed much better and delivered on many a promise made in the manifesto. First, he did not utilize his potential to the fullest, he kept on waiting for the return of statehood, hoping to deliver as per his full capacity in the hoped-for system. He cannot escape this part of shortcomings on the governance front. In fact, he himself has admitted that he has lost a lot of his political fortune. His predicament is that there is no clear way out. Lack of statehood is not the only one stonewall, there are many which have been thrown his way in the current system by an overambitious lot. He could have attended to public issues at much larger scale than his government has done. The people had missed an elected government for years together. While there is continuous, often performative rhetoric about embracing Kashmir and delivering its due, Jammu is consistently ignored. Kashmir-centric parties like the PDP and the NC view Jammu purely through an electoral prism; they see little reason to invest political capital in a region that yields them minimal electoral returns. The BJP, that was trusted and voted in large numbers, has not done what the people expected of it. The days of relentless politically-motivated language against Kashmirs regional parties, particularly National Conference and the PDP, yielding political dividends are over. Jammu invested its faith in the BJP by electing 29 of its candidates to the Assembly and wants something concrete in return. The opposition possesses every right to ask tough questions and hold the treasury benches accountable. Legislators and external critics alike enjoy the liberty to twist narratives to foster disillusionment with the establishmentthat is an accepted reality of politics. Omar Abdullah must now rise above his five-year survival thesis. The electorate is deeply impatient. He must present a realistic, transparent picture to the public and emerge as a leader capable of turning the tide in adverse situations.
EAM Jaishankar, Visegard 4 countries of Central Europe launch joint meeting
Digital Desk | United Nations, Sept 22 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) and the leaders from the Visegrad 4 group of Central European countries launched their first meeting, calling it a new historic occasion that would take New Delhi's relations with them further. Slovakia's Foreign Minister Juraj Blanr, who convened the meeting, called India an upcoming superpower and said on behalf of the group that they supported India getting a permanent seat at the UN. The others in the V4 are Hungary, Poland, and the Czech Republic (Cechia), countries with whom India has individually had decades of close ties. We all agree, the four countries, that India, as a part of the Global South, upcoming superpower in the in the Indo-Pacific region, must be at the table as the permanent member of UN Security Council, Blanar told reporters. EAM Jaishankar said of the meeting's outcome, What we agreed was that since India's relationship with the European Union itself is deepening, with the V4 we would take some special initiatives to create an annual business forum. The foreign ministers also agreed to meet annually, he said. They wanted to expand cooperation in technology and defence, where they had already worked together. He said they would explore doing more in technology and innovation. We have a very strong history with all the V4 countries in defense, he said. We want to refresh and take forward that record and that cooperation. These are industrial economies, economies with great innovation and technology talent, he said of the potential for cooperation. Space cooperation was another area they looked at, he said. Deputy Prime Ministers holding the foreign affairs portfolio, Anita Orban of Hungary, Radek Sikorski of Poland, and Petr Macinka of the Czech Republic, represented their countries at the V4 meeting with EAM Jaishankar. The group is named for the Hungarian city of Visegrd, where the leaders of the countries first met in 1991, emerging from the shackles of the Soviet Union that collapsed. From three members, its size increased to four when Czechoslovakia split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. EAM Jaishankar, one of whose early postings was in Hungary, met bilaterally with Orban and said on X, We resolved to work together to deepen our ties, as well as advance the India-European Union Strategic Partnership. He also had a separate meeting with Blanar and said, Besides discussing our bilateral agenda, we also touched upon ways to deepen our multilateral cooperation.
J&K Assembly Autumn Session : Day One: Slogans Fly, House Adjourned
Srinagar, Sep 21: The opening sitting of the autumn session turned chaotic on Monday as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs stormed into the Well of the House, raising slogans over regularisation of daily-wagers, the grievances of National Health Mission (NHM) employees and the recent electricity tariff hike. Amid pandemonium, Speaker Abdur Rahim Rather adjourned the House for a day. The uproar began shortly after obituary references were concluded, with BJP legislators rising from their seats and seeking government intervention on issues concerning employees and the public. Carrying placards, they raised slogans demanding justice for daily-wagers and NHM employees and protesting against power supply and tariff-related issues. Jo Sarkar na de sake bijli pani, woh sarkar nakami and Insaf karo, daily-wagers ke saath were among the slogans raised by the BJP members as Question Hour got drowned in the din. The BJP legislators also raised the issue of NHM employees, shouting slogans seeking justice for workers engaged under the health mission. Their protest soon intensified, with BJP MLAs storming into the Well of the House and continuing their sloganeering. Several BJP members also raised Bharat Mata Ki Jai and Vande Mataram slogans while holding placards. Speaker repeatedly asked the protesting members to return to their seats and allow the proceedings to continue. Go to your seats, the Speaker told the protesting legislators, warning that continued disruption could invite action. However, the BJP members remained in the Well, leading to further exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches. Congress MLAs Irfan Hafiz Lone and Iftikhar Ahmad also countered the BJP members amid the uproar, though their remarks could not be clearly heard due to the continuing sloganeering. When CPI(M) MLA Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami rose to intervene, the confrontation intensified further, with BJP legislators continuing their protest in the Well. The ruling National Conference (NC) members then joined the slogan war, raising the demand for restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs statehood. The competing slogans turned the opening sitting into a noisy confrontation between the Opposition and treasury benches, with neither side willing to yield. NC MLA Nazir Gurezi accused the BJP of wasting the valuable time of the legislature. They should protest in Delhi rather than here, Gurezi said, accusing the BJP of using the Assembly to divert attention from what he described as its failures. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary also hit out at the BJP, saying the government was prepared to respond to the issues being raised by the Opposition. If they are sincere to the people of J&K, they should listen to the governments answers. The government is ready to respond, Choudhary said. He questioned the need for disrupting Question Hour when ministers were present in the House to respond to questions concerning public issues. The BJP maintained that the protests were aimed at drawing the governments attention to issues affecting thousands of workers and ordinary consumers. Regularisation of daily-wagers emerged as one of the principal issues raised by the BJP, along with the concerns of NHM employees and the electricity tariff hike. The Opposition members also accused the government of failing to address issues confronting different sections of society, while the treasury benches maintained that the issues could be debated through the established legislative process. The Speaker repeatedly appealed for calm and urged members to return to their seats so that the House could conduct its scheduled business. The continued disruption, however, overshadowed Question Hour and much of the planned legislative proceedings. Amid the din, the government continued with some scheduled business, with Minister for Rural Development Javid Ahmad Dar introducing a bill seeking amendments to cooperative law. But the proceedings remained hostage to the sloganeering, with legislators from both sides repeatedly moving towards the Well. After failing to restore order, Speaker Rather eventually adjourned the House for the day. The dramatic opening has set the tone for the autumn session, with regularisation of daily-wagers, NHM employees issues, electricity tariff, employment, governance and restoration of statehood expected to remain among the major issues confronting the House. For the government, the challenge will be to ensure legislative business proceeds amid a determined Opposition campaign; for the BJP, the opening-day protest has placed employment and power-related grievances at the centre of its Assembly strategy.
Delhi Voters Urged to Verify Registration by September 30 Amid Concerns Over Notices
Delhis Chief Electoral Officer reassures voters that receiving a notice does not mean removal from the voter list. Delhi Voters Urged to Verify Registration by September 30 Amid Concerns Over Notices
HC asks SAP India to restore services to Nayara Energy
The Delhi High Court has ordered SAP India to restore full software services to Nayara Energy. SAP India had suspended services due to EU sanctions against the oil company. Nayara Energy argued these services were critical for its daily operations. The court refused SAP India's request to delay the judgment for two weeks. This decision ensures continued energy security for the nation.
