PGTI Tour: Khalin Joshi extends lead to six shots at Bengaluru Open 2026
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Khalin Joshi followed his career-low opening round with a four-under 68 to extend his lead to six shots at the halfway stage of the INR 1 crore Bengaluru Open 2026 at the Karnataka Golf Association (KGA) in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The 34-year-old Bengaluru golfer (61-68), who began the day four strokes ahead after firing an 11-under 61 in round one, made five birdies and a solitary bogey to reach 15-under 129 at his home course on a cloudy, cool and windy day. Joshi remained bogey-free until his 16th hole of the day, the par-four seventh, where he dropped his only shot of the round. The three-time PGTI winner this season arrived in Bengaluru after claiming last weeks Nava Raipur Open. He began the week in seventh place in the Race to India Championship. Local teenager Manoj S. (65-70) retained second place at nine-under 135 after returning a two-under 70. The 18-year-olds eventful round featured five birdies, one bogey and a double bogey. Four players shared third place at seven-under 137: Gurugrams Manu Gandas (69-68), Greater Noidas Saptak Talwar (67-70), Delhis Shaurya Bhattacharya (66-71) and Gurugrams Veer Ahlawat (68-69). Gandas was the 2023 DP World PGTI Rankings champion, while Talwar is the current Race to India Championship leader. Ahlawat topped the DP World PGTI Rankings in 2024. Bengalurus Mari Muthu R. (67-71) slipped from a share of fourth overnight to seventh at six-under 138. Joshi was satisfied with another assured performance and his commanding position at the halfway stage. It was another solid day, Joshi said. Im pleased with the way Ive played over the first two rounds and satisfied with where I am. Im now looking forward to the final two days. Joshi began his second round with consecutive birdies and added three more before his only blemish on the seventh. I started strongly with birdies on my first two holes, he said. I would have liked to finish a little better, especially after making my first bogey of the week, but my game still feels good. Gusty winds and more demanding flag positions provided a different examination from the opening round, although Joshi felt the conditions allowed the players to appreciate KGA at its best. We were blessed with excellent weather, although the gusty wind and tougher flag positions made the course interesting, he said. KGA is my home course, and it is wonderful for the entire field to experience such a great venue in these conditions. With a six-shot cushion heading into the last two rounds, Joshi intends to retain the approach that carried him to 15-under through 36 holes. I want to continue finding fairways and greens, create birdie opportunities and keep applying pressure at the top of the leaderboard, added Joshi, who has his Thai girlfriend caddying for him this week. The halfway cut fell at one-over 145, with 52 players from the field of 132 advancing to the final two rounds. The Bengaluru Open is the final tournament before the top-60 on the 2026 PGTI Order of Merit are confirmed. The players finishing inside the top-60 at the end of this event will retain their playing rights for the 2026-27 season.
Raichandani Ton Seals India U-19's Clean Sweep Over Australia U-19
India U-19 secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with an unbeaten 110, while Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan starred with the ball. The teams will now prepare for a two-match Youth Test series.
Kushagra completes ton; Mulanis four-for puts India A on top
Digital Desk | Puducherry, Sep 23 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Shams Mulani grabbed four for 67 to help India A take a commanding 163-run first-inning lead after Kumar Kushagra completed his century against Australia A on Day Two of the opening four-day game at the CAP-Siechem Stadium here on Wednesday. Wicketkeeper-batter Kushagra, who retired hurt on 82 overnight, made 113 for his seventh first-class century and second on-the-trot following the hundred in the Duleep Trophy final, as India A finished at 334 at lunch after resuming at 257/5. A strong and varied India A bowling attack struck regularly to reduce the visitors to 85/5 before middle-order batter Jason Sanghas counter-attacking 46 with five fours and a six helped lift Australia A. The visitors were eventually bowled out for 171. All five India A bowlers to operate returned with a wicket each, with medium-pacer Tushar Deshpande and off-spinner Tanush Kotian taking two apiece. Deshpande dismissed opener Sam Konstas (25) and Mulani clean-bowled captain and veteran batter Peter Handscomb for eight to put the brakes on Australia A early. Sangha put on 41 for the sixth wicket with Liam Scott (26) before Mulani had the latter caught behind. The Maharashtra spinner struck again in his following over to dismiss Sangha, caught at backward point while attempting a reverse hit. Mulani took the ninth wicket to fall, that of Todd Murphy, and the visitors were bowled out just before close. Earlier, off-spinners Corey Rocchiccioli and Todd Murphy finished with seven scalps combined as India A lost their last five wickets for the addition of just 77 runs. Brief scores: India A 334 all out in 117.3 overs (Sai Sudharsan 57, Kumar Kushagra 113, Tanush Kotian 69; Corey Rocchiccioli 4-95, Todd Murphy 3-77) lead Australia A 171 all out in 55.3 overs (Jason Sangha 46; Shams Mulani 4-67) by 163 runs
Oppn wants CEC jailed; seeks repoll in Maha, TN, Bengal
Opposition parties have launched a strong attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his impeachment and arrest, following reports that two election commissioners raised objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They accuse Kumar of running the Election Commission as a one-man autocracy and undermining democracy. The ruling BJP, however, defended the EC, stating that differing views reflect a democratic functioning.
LSR College Students Protest Over Delhi Gang-Rape
Students of Lady Shri Ram College took out a protest march over the alleged gang-rape near Delhis Kalkaji Temple, raising concerns over womens safety and demanding action.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 23 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad on Wednesday invoked Rahul Gandhi's repeated warnings to the Election Commission while demanding answers from the poll panel over reported objections raised by two Election Commissioners on issues concerning electoral rolls. Hariprasad in his statement said that Rahul Gandhi had repeatedly questioned alleged irregularities in voter lists and warned the Election Commission that those responsible would eventually be held accountable. Rahul Gandhi's warning to the Election Commission was clear: 'Time will come, we will catch you and you will not be spared.' He has repeatedly demanded answers over alleged voter irregularities and challenged the ECI to come clean, the Karnataka Congress President said. His remarks came following reports claiming Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections at least 14 times over a period of 10 months to decisions and orders concerning electoral-roll management. The objections reportedly related to the addition and deletion of voters, changes to Form 6 and the functioning and control of the voter database. According to the news report, the two Election Commissioners had also raised concerns over what they described as the gradual centralisation of the electoral-roll database in Delhi and questioned whether state-level election officials were being provided proper access to the system. Some of the steps concerning new voter registration were reportedly described as unauthorised and illegal in their objections. Hariprasad said the reported objections had brought renewed attention to the concerns raised by Rahul Gandhi over the Election Commission and voter lists. This is not about one party. It is about the sanctity of every Indian's vote. You may have power today, but power is temporary. Accountability is not. The time will come when every question will have to be answered, he added. He claimed that Rahul Gandhi's concerns could no longer be dismissed as political rhetoric, as similar questions had now reportedly emerged from within the Election Commission itself. Rahul Gandhi's concerns can no longer be dismissed as political rhetoric. The questions he raised have now surfaced from within the Election Commission itself. The Election Commission must answer. Indian voters need complete transparency, Hariprasad said. The Election Commission, however, has rejected reports of internal disagreement, with its sources saying that all decisions, including those concerning the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), had the approval of all three Election Commissioners.
Youth Congress and VBA protest at IIT Bombay demanding arrest in student death case
The News Mill
Kushagra Ton, Mulani 4-Fer Put India A in Command Vs Australia A
Kumar Kushagra's composed century and Shams Mulani's four-wicket haul propelled India A to a commanding 163-run lead over Australia A on day two of their four-day match in Puducherry. Kushagra scored 113, helping India A reach 334, while Mulani's spell dismantled Australia A's batting, bowling them out for 171.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) A growing health crisis has emerged in Pakistan, where dozens of parents claim their children contracted HIV after receiving routine medical treatment at hospitals, a report has said. The affected families allege that unsafe medical practices, including the repeated use of syringes and needles for injections and intravenous (IV) drips, exposed their children to the virus, according to a report by NPR. According to parents cited by the website, their children had been taken to healthcare facilities for common illnesses and routine procedures, only to later test positive for HIV. The shocking diagnoses have left families devastated, with many struggling to understand how their children became infected despite having no known risk factors. The outbreak has had tragic consequences. At least six children have reportedly died, while many others are now living with a lifelong condition that requires continuous medical treatment and monitoring, the report said. HIV attacks the body's immune system and, although manageable with modern medicines, remains a chronic illness that can carry serious health, financial and social burdens. Families of the affected children are demanding accountability and official recognition of what they describe as a preventable tragedy. Many parents have accused hospital staff of negligence, alleging that basic infection-control procedures were ignored, leading to the spread of the virus among young patients. Beyond seeking justice, the families are also grappling with the long-term challenges of caring for children diagnosed with HIV. The cost of treatment, regular medical check-ups and concerns about stigma have added to their difficulties, the report noted. Parents said that they fear for their children's future as they come to terms with a diagnosis that could have been avoided. The incident has renewed concerns about patient safety and infection-control standards in parts of Pakistan's healthcare system. Rights advocates and affected families are calling for thorough investigations, stronger oversight of medical facilities and measures to ensure that similar outbreaks do not occur again.
CEC Has No Right To Continue: M K Stalin Demands Gyanesh Kumars Resignation Over SIR
DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday said CEC Gyanesh Kumar must resign from his post and claimed that he has no right to continue in office. Demanding that the SIR exercise must be halted, the former Tamil Nadu
YSRCP accuses Andhra coalition govt of unleashing reign of terror
Digital Desk | Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 23 (IANS) YSR Congress Party has accused the TDP-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh of unleashing what it called a reign of terror to silence the voices questioning it. It alleged that the false cases filed against opposition leaders and cadre show how democracy is being undermined in the state. Speaking to the media at the YSRCP Central office here on Wednesday, Party Legal Cell President Manohar Reddy alleged that there is a jungle raj in the state, with TDP goons attacking unemployed youth and YSRCP leaders at the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) office and the task force conducting raids and terrorising family members. It is appalling that old cases are reopened against MLC Thalasila Raghuram and Devineni Avinash, which shows the vindictive intent of the government, he said. All this is being done with the conspiracy to deny YSRCP leaders the opportunity to contest the ensuing local body elections, with rowdy sheets being opened at their whim, and unmindful of the fact that there are numerous cases against Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Education Minister Lokesh. All those involved in the vindictive politics of filing false cases against the Opposition will have to face the consequences in the coming days, he said. The remarks of Chandrababu Naidu at the Kuppam meeting, even before the friction began at the SAAP office, show the conspiracy angle to the orchestrated attack on YSRCP activists, unemployed youth, which includes differently-abled people. The state should focus on investigating the irregularities in the DSC and how the sports quota was manipulated instead of targeting the Opposition, he said, adding that as the coalition has no answer to the pointed questions raised, it is resorting to false cases and using police to silence the voice of dissent. YSRCP has been demanding the resignation of Education Minister Lokesh and a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers. The Opposition party on September 21 organised a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada to press for its demands.
Bengal: Two arrested after Trinamool-BJP clash in Kolkata
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) The Purba Jadavpur police on Wednesday arrested two people in connection with a clash between Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers over the occupation of a party office in Kolkata's Mukundapur area. Police have identified the arrested persons as Srideep Das and Pritam Pandey. However, the party is yet to confirm whether they are affiliated with Trinamool. Tensions flared between Trinamool and BJP workers on Tuesday night over the occupation of the party office. The situation escalated during a programme by local Trinamool workers demanding that the office be vacated. A quarrel soon turned into a scuffle, forcing police to intervene and bring the situation under control. Several people were injured in the incident. Former IPS officer and ex-Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir was left bleeding in the clash and was also accused of assault. A written complaint was filed with Purba Jadavpur police station, after which the investigation began. Police are examining video footage and eyewitness statements. Police arrested Das and Pandey during the investigation, though details of the specific allegations or evidence against them are yet to be confirmed. Questions have also been raised about their political identity. A police officer said more people may be involved. Efforts are being made to identify them. The role of the remaining accused is being verified by examining the video footage. If specific evidence is found, more arrests may follow, the officer stated. Political pressure has already mounted over the clash, which centres on allegations of occupying a party office and the injuries sustained during the violence.
Kerala BJP intensifies attack over CMRL probe
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 (IANS) The CMRL-Exalogic case, involving allegations surrounding payments to Exalogic Solutions, has triggered a fresh political battle in Kerala, with two senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) figures on Wednesday questioning the State governments decision to order a preliminary investigation by the Crime Branch. Former Kerala Director General of Police R. Sreelekha, the first woman to head the State police force and now a BJP councillor in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, said the decision showed that the UDF government was not serious about taking the matter forward. She wrote in a social media post that after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigated and found the offence in the monthly-payment case, a preliminary investigation had now been ordered again citing the Lalitha Kumari case, and that too not by Vigilance but by the Crime Branch under the Police Department. What this makes clear is that the UDF government does not intend to do much in this matter. After all, it is the Indi alliance, isnt it? What else can one expect? she added. Sreelekhas remarks came shortly after senior BJP leader and former Kerala vice-chancellor K.S. Radhakrishnan questioned the governments handling of the ED material forwarded to the State Police Chief. Radhakrishnan alleged that the material raised serious questions about former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena, and former minister and CPI(M) MLA Mohammed Riyas. He said the State government had delayed criminal investigation while seeking legal opinions on the appropriate course of action. He argued that a vigilance inquiry could not substitute for a criminal investigation if the material disclosed a cognisable offence. A criminal investigation, he said, involves collecting evidence, questioning witnesses, establishing the link between the alleged offence and the accused, filing a charge sheet, and allowing the courts to decide the matter. Radhakrishnan also referred to statements recorded by the ED under Section 50 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and discussed the legal remedies available to anyone alleging that such statements were obtained under pressure. The BJP leaders comments have added a fresh political dimension to the governments decision to entrust the matter to the Crime Branch. The State government has maintained that the decision followed examination of the material received from the ED and legal opinions obtained by the government. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said there was no undue haste and that the material was forwarded to the State Police Chief before the government proceeded further. The CMRL-Exalogic controversy, which began with allegations over payments made by CMRL to Exalogic, has already passed through investigations and legal proceedings involving several agencies. With the State now moving towards a police investigation, the issue is set to remain a major political flashpoint, with the BJP demanding a full criminal probe and the CPI(M) preparing to defend its leaders against what it describes as politically motivated targeting.
Early cultivation on charlands strains fertiliser supply
The early cultivation of additional char land, however, has pushed up demand for fertiliser, creating shortages in several riverbank and char areas. Farmers in some places have protested and blocked roads, demanding adequate fertiliser supplies.
MP: Three cops suspended after lawyers protest in Bhopal
Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 23 (IANS) Three policemen, including the SHO of Jahangirabad police station, were suspended on Wednesday following an overnight protest by lawyers over the alleged assault of an advocate at the police station. The action came after around 50 lawyers gathered at Jahangirabad police station on Tuesday night and continued their protest until around 3 am, demanding action against the police officers allegedly involved in the assault of advocate Rakesh Rawal. The suspended police officers were identified as SHO Rajan Singh Ahirwar and constables Yash Lakhera and Ramswaroop. Officials said they have been attached to the Reserve Centre for the duration of their suspension. DCP (Zone-1) also ordered a preliminary inquiry into the incident and directed that its report be submitted within seven days. The issue escalated further on Wednesday, when a large number of advocates staged a protest at the Bhopal district court. The lawyers demanded registration of an FIR against the police officers allegedly involved in the incident and expressed solidarity with Rawal. They also raised slogans demanding action and sought a fair investigation. According to Rawal (45), he was stopped by police personnel near the Control Room intersection on Tuesday night while looking for an alternative route to Bairagarh. He alleged that the policemen asked him to accompany them to the police station. Rawal said he informed them that his vehicle had run out of fuel, following which the police officers allegedly abused him. When he objected, they allegedly threw him into the mud and assaulted him with batons, he claimed. The lawyers later circulated a video purportedly showing injury marks on Rawals legs and mud on his clothes. Additional Commissioner of Police Shailendra Singh Chauhan said the police were examining the sequence of events and collecting information from all concerned. The entire sequence of events is being examined. Information regarding the matter is being collected, and further action will be taken based on the facts, Chauhan said. The police have also presented a different account of the incident. Before his suspension, SHO Ahirwar alleged that Rawal had misbehaved with Traffic ACP Ajay Bajpai during the dispute and verbally abused the officer in public despite being advised to stop. He also claimed that the police had video footage of the incident. The preliminary inquiry will examine the circumstances in which Rawal was stopped, his interaction with the policemen and the events that followed at the police station. Chauhan said further action would be decided after the inquiry report is submitted.
4.5L girls used to elope with non-Hindu men during garba: BJP MLA
Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Usha Thakur has sparked controversy by claiming that 4.5 lakh girls elope with non-Hindu men during Garba celebrations annually, leading to demographic change. She advocated banning non-Hindus from Garba pandals, a stance supported by the VHP, which suggests Aadhaar checks to prevent love jihad. The Congress has condemned her remarks, demanding an apology, and highlighted similar controversial statements from another BJP MLA.
Bihar BPSSC SI recruitment exam 2026 cancelled; new dates soon for 'Daroga' aspirants
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission, BPSSC has cancelled the Sub Inspector (SI) recruitment exam 2026. The BPSSC SI recruitment exam was earlier held on May 27 in two shifts. The candidates had long been demanding the cancellation of SI recruitment exam alleging of fraud and irregularities.According to BPSSC, the written exam scheduled for May 26 in two shifts has been cancelled due to unavoidable reasons. A new exam date will be announced separately. The candidates can check and downloadBPSSC SI exam date 2026 on the official website - bpssc.bihar.gov.in , once released.
Tensions flared on MG Road (Gandhi Marg) on Wednesday as hundreds of activists from the Biju Yuva Janata Dal (BYJD) and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) staged a massive demonstration, attempting to gherao the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The protesters were demanding the immediate resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over widespread errors [] The post Textbook Error Row: BJD Youth Wing Attempts Assembly Gherao, Demands Resignation of Education Minister appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Sack CEC Gyanesh, arrest him; stop SIR immediately: Oppn
New Delhi: Expansive red flags raised by two Election Commissioners within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters list triggered a massive political storm on Wednesday, September 23, with the Opposition accusing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of indulging in one-man autocracy and demanding his removal. Leader of Opposition in 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 .
Karnataka BJP Protests Demand for White Paper on States Financial Status
Karnataka BJP leaders protested against the Congress government, demanding a white paper on the states financial situation amid rising debt. Karnataka BJP Protests Demand for White Paper on States Financial Status
India Storm Into Asian Games Men's Kabaddi Semifinals With Win Over Bangladesh, Confirms Medal
India stormed into the men's kabaddi semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games with a commanding 48-25 victory over Bangladesh in their Group A clash at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Wednesday.
'CEC Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail'
A political storm has erupted with the Opposition demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, following reports that two Election Commissioners raised 'expansive red flags' over the Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists, citing issues like name deletions and decisions made without their knowledge.
LSR to resume offline classes from Thursday after Astha Kunj gangrape
Lady Shri Ram College for Women will resume offline classes and its regular academic schedule from Thursday, a day after it shifted classes online following the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir, the college principal said on Wednesday. Meetings are going on offline with a large number of students and faculty. Offline classes and regular schedule shall resume from tomorrow, LSR principal Kanika K Ahuja said. The college had cancelled classes on Tuesday and shifted Wednesday's classes online following the incident, citing concerns over the safety, security and well-being of its students. After we got to know about the unfortunate incident, we cancelled classes. The safety, security and well-being of our students is of paramount importance to us. We have requested our faculty mentors and college counsellor to remain available for any support students may require, Ahuja had said. The decision to resume offline classes comes as the college .
Kalkaji gangrape sparks Delhi-wide park safety audit including presence of Pink Police
Delhi lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has ordered a safety audit of all city parks. This follows the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir. Authorities have been directed to enhance lighting, security, and regular patrolling measures in these parks. Pink Police personnel will be deployed to improve safety during vulnerable hours at public locations.
New Delhi, Sep 23: Expansive red flags raised by two Election Commissioners within the poll panel over the Special Intensive Revision of voters list triggered a massive political storm on Wednesday, with the Opposition accusing CEC Gyanesh Kumar of indulging in one-man autocracy and demanding his removal. Officials said Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had flagged multiple issues, including deletion of names, in various states during the voter roll cleanup but the poll body was unanimous in its decisions related to the pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list. The reactions poured in after a report in The Indian Express revealed that questions were raised on issues related to the SIR of electoral rolls within the three-member Election Commission (EC) itself, time and again by two of the three Election Commissioners. The national rollout of the SIR has been under the supervision of all three Commissioners. But Sandhu and Joshi have formally objected, on record, at least 14 times over the last 10 months -- four times on a single day -- to decisions taken and orders issued, they say, without their knowledge, the report in the English daily said. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of the media report on X. Ramesh said that on behalf of the party, his colleague Abhishek Singhvi will be speaking in detail to the media on the sensational revelations made in the leading national newspaper on the way he CEC has destroyed the credibility and integrity of the Election Commission of India. Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said there is no doubt remaining that Kumar has no right to remain in office. How the hell can one man, acting on His Master's orders, strike off names at whim? How can he sideline fellow Constitutional officers to only take blatantly illegal steps that put our democracy in danger? he said. The right to vote is an essential Constitutional power given to every citizen, the fundamental bedrock of our democracy. If it is to be taken away, due process must be followed with utmost probity, he said. Today, when we are staring at crores of genuine voters being excluded and a similar number of bogus voters being added to the rolls, it is clear that Gyanesh Kumar was the Chief Architect of the nationwide 'Vote Chori' exercise, with the the Modi top brass pulling the strings, he alleged. We demand Gyanesh Kumar's immediate removal and a Supreme Court-monitored impartial investigation to expose the rot that has destroyed the ECI's credibility, Venugopal said. If Kumar remains in office, the people of India will come forward and make sure that our democracy is not destroyed by a mere bureaucrat, he added. Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera lashed out at Kumar, saying he is planted and being protected by the BJP to hollow out the Election Commission of India from within. It was already known that things were not exactly well within the ECI. But just how messy, dysfunctional and, frankly, disturbing things had become is laid bare by this brilliant expose by @IndianExpress, he said on X. Kumar has to be the single most sold-out bureaucrat of the Modi era who has disenfranchised crores of Indians, and he must face the law, he alleged. Congress MP Manish Tewari also reacted to the media report, saying that if the ostensible facts as reported are correct then it seems to suggest that there is an invisible hand running the Election Commission. If rules were not allegedly followed and decisions were taken that were not unanimous or by majority then all the decisions of @ECISVEEP are per -se arbitrary and capricious if not completely illegal, Tewari said on X. This is perhaps a fit case for serious considering an impeachment proceeding but more importantly the fundamental question is as to how will the credibility of @ECISVEEP be ever resurrected, he said. Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal demanded Kumar's suspension and filing of an FIR to probe who is behind his actions. Former chief election commissioner O P Rawat said changes to the statutory voter registration Form 6 are absolutely wrong and illegal, while describing revelations of differences within the Election Commission as very serious and unfortunate. CPI(M) MP John Brittas said this is no longer an Election Commission, it is a one-man autocracy under CEC Kumar. Two Election Commissioners have formally objected 14 times in 10 months. They branded the addition of new voters and mass deletion 'unauthorised and illegal'. They recorded objections to secret deletions, restorations, and form 6 changes that harass young first-time voters - all while being kept in the dark, he said. This is the open subversion of the EC and our democracy too, Brittas said. Parliament must immediately start the process for the removal of the CEC. We had in fact submitted a notice for removal on 24th April, 2026 as per the constitutional stipulations - solid grounds and around 70 members signing( 50 in the stipulated number), he said. The Constitution provides this power for precisely such moments of institutional capture and subversion, he said. The Supreme Court must annul the entire SIR process without delay. When two of the three Commissioners put on record that the exercise is illegal and destructive of the electoral roll's integrity, judicial silence becomes complicity, Brittas said. What Kumar is doing is the death knell of a democratic nation, he said. Remove the CEC. Strike down the SIR. Or accept that free and fair elections in India are already being buried, the CPI(M) MP said. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also cited the media report, and said A-Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail! He will have to go! His masters will flee the country and run away! TMC Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien said on X, Five months ago, 60+ Rajya Sabha MPs (50 needed) wrote to Chairman RS moving Motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar. After big news break today that two Election Commissioners objected to many of CEC's actions, it's time to bring out the RS Motion today. Impeach CEC to save democracy.
Elevate Campuses IPO gets 'neutral' call as valuations appear demanding
Elevate Campuses IPO: In the grey market, Elevated Campuses shares are trading at 367 apiece. This means that the listing gains could be 1.4 per cent.
IIT-Bombay on boil: Professor sent on leave, student's parents 'driven' out of city
Sahil Wakode's parents were allegedly taken out of Mumbai against their wishes by unidentified individuals. They plan to start a hunger strike for justice outside IIT-Bombay, demanding prompt arrests. The Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating the circumstances surrounding Sahil's death. Allegations suggest caste-based discrimination contributed to the student's distress before his tragic death. The family expresses their determination for a fair investigation and accountability for those involved.
SS Retail shares extended gains after a bumper debut, rising over 6% following a 50.73% listing premium on the BSE. With the stock trading at around 46.5x FY26 P/E, Swastika Investmart maintained a Neutral view, citing demanding valuations and limited margin of safety despite strong growth and profitability.
Kalkaji Rape Case: A 17-year-old Faridabad girl, who was visiting temple for birthday celebration, was allegedly gang-raped inside Delhi's Aastha Kunj Park near Kalka Ji Mandir after three men posing as policemen separated her from her male friend. Police arrested the three accused, identified as a lawyer, his BSc student brother and an onion wholesaler, after an investigation that included CCTV footage and local enquiries.
Oppn MLAs Create Ruckus in Odisha Assembly Demanding Edu Min's Resignation Over Errors in Textbooks
The BJD members raised the issue of errors in textbooks, while the Congress MLAs demanded the repeal of the MMDR Act
Mac Mini M6, Mac Studio With M5 Max and M5 Ultra Chips Go on Sale in India: Price, Specifications
Apples new Mac mini and Mac Studio are now available for purchase in India. They were announced in August as the latest addition to the Cupertino-based tech giants compact desktop lineup. The new Mac mini is powered by the M6 and M5 Pro chips, while the Mac Studio is available with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra silicon. Both models also run macOS 27 and come with Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI. Apple says the new desktops offer support for demanding workloads such as agentic AI, video production, software development, and 3D rendering.
Puri Srimandir to Pause Public Darshan for 6 Hours Today for Bamana Janma Niti
General public entry for darshan of Lord Jagannath and his sibling deities at the holy Srimandir in Puri will remain suspended for approximately six hours today, on the auspicious occasion of Badraba Shukla Dwadashi. According to an official notice issued by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), public viewings will be paused from 5:00 PM [] The post Puri Srimandir to Pause Public Darshan for 6 Hours Today for Bamana Janma Niti appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Lady Shri Ram College Shifts Classes To Virtual Mode After Minor's Rape In Astha Kunj Park
A minor girl was allegedly raped by three men inside the Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir on Monday evening. The college is situated just about 2 kilometres from the spot.
Congress firmly supports meaningful constitutional safeguards in Ladakh: Kharge
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday said the party stood firmly with the demand of the people of Ladakh for meaningful constitutional safeguards, including the Sixth Schedule, to protect Ladakhs land, employment, fragile environment, culture and identity. He also demanded that the judicial probe into the deaths of four people during statehood protests must ensure accountability and bring out the truth. On September 24, 2025, police in Leh shot and killed four people during violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional protections for Ladakh. In a post on X, Kharge said that a year ago, four
Mizoram: New Builum residents protest outside Kolasib jail over Army man
Aizawl: Residents of New Builum village on Tuesday staged a demonstration outside Kolasib District Jail in Saidan, demanding swift action against those arrested in connection with the killing of Assam Regiment soldier Zakaria Lalhriattluanga. The protest followed Zakarias death on September 21 in an alleged road-rage assault near Bualpui village in Kolasib district. The protesters [] The post Mizoram: New Builum residents protest outside Kolasib jail over Army mans killing appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College for Women cancelled its regular classes on Tuesday and shifted classes online for Wednesday after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir in the national capital. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of students and people living or studying in the area. Lady Shri Ram College is located around 2 kilometres from the spot where the alleged incident took place.Following the incident, the college administration decided to cancel regular classes and move Wednesday's academic activities online.
Tail-end areas face intermittent water supply disruptions: Govt
Srinagar, Sep 22: The government has attributed the intermittent disruption in drinking water supply to Basant Bagh, Mandir Bagh, Ganpatyar, Dal Hassan Yaar and adjoining areas to fluctuations in raw water availability and treatment constraints at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Rangil. In its response, the government said the areas fall at tail-end of the distribution network of WSS Rangil and have been affected by interruptions in raw water supply during the past few months. As per the government, successive cloudburst events led to a sharp rise in turbidity levels in raw water, at times exceeding the permissible treatment capacity of the existing filtration facilities. The government stated that incidents of drowning necessitated frequent stoppages of water supply through Sindh Extension Canal and Sindh Power Canal to facilitate recovery and safety operations. These stoppages temporarily affected the availability of raw water to WTP Rangil, consequently impacting drinking water supply, particularly in tail-end areas. It said that even after restoration of supply, air entrapment in the distribution network results in reduced residual pressure. The network generally takes around three to four days to stabilise and regain the required pressure, causing further temporary constraints in water supply. As an immediate relief measure, the government said water tankers were deployed to provide potable water to the affected population during such disruptions. For a long-term solution, two new Water Treatment Plants are currently under construction at Rangil with a cumulative treatment capacity of 10.50 MGD. The plants are expected to be commissioned by the end of the current year. The government said the new facilities will substantially augment the availability of treated water and are expected to significantly improve the continuity of drinking water supply in the affected areas.
IIT Bombay Case | What Happened In Sahils Last Class? CCTV Footage Reveals Key Details
NDTV has accessed details of the initial Crime Branch probe into the death of IIT Bombay student Sahil. Sources say CCTV footage is being examined and shows Sahil allegedly engaging in cheating during a class, following which Professor Dulla asked him to step out. The probe has so far found no concrete evidence of abetment to suicide or eyewitness confirmation of the alleged casteist remarks. Sahils family, however, has alleged caste-based harassment and is demanding the immediate arrest of the professor.
Doon School Srinagar beats DPS Srinagar
Srinagar, Sep 22:The grounds of Doon School Srinagar reverberated with energy, thunderous applause, and youthful enthusiasm on Tuesday as the school proudly hosted the grand inauguration of Doon Inter-School Cricket Tournament 2026 marked immediately by a statement performance. As per a statement issued, in a thrilling opening clash that set the tone for the entire championship, the girls' cricket team of Doon School Srinagar delivered a masterclass in skill and resilience, completely outclassing DPS Srinagar to secure a comprehensive and commanding victory. The electrifying atmosphere on campus transitioned seamlessly into a vibrant opening ceremony led by the anchors and a warm welcoming address by the school leadership. The ceremonial proceedings captured the spirit of unity and sportsmanship with a majestic flag hoisting, a stirring rendition of the school anthem, and the formal felicitation of esteemed guests, including AshiqHussain, SDPO ZakuraHazratbal, and Abdul QayoomBagaw, former first-class cricketer for Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the charged crowd of students and faculty, the dignitaries delivered inspiring speeches emphasising discipline, teamwork, and athletic excellence before officially declaring the tournament open, culminating in a proud commemorative team photograph. With formal proceedings gracefully concluded by a vote of thanks from the Head Boy and closing remarks from the anchors, the sporting spotlight shifted back to the pitch for the day's other highly anticipated fixture between Green Valley and Birla Open Minds Pampore. From tactical brilliance on the field to fierce, unyielding sportsmanship, the day's matches showcased exceptional regional talent and set a breathtakingly high standard for the remainder of the inter-school championship.
Delhi's Lady Shri Ram Shifts Classes Online After Rape-Encounter Near College
A minor girl was allegedly raped by three men inside the Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir on Monday evening.
Pak Must Act on Cross-Border Terrorism Before World Believes Its Claims: MEA
New Delhi previously dismissed Pakistan's PKR 70 lakh bounty announcement regarding Azhar as an insincere gesture, demanding tangible actions against the terrorist leader
How can parents handle squabbles between kids?
School vacations inevitably mean more squabbles. Longer days together, less structure and more sharing (of toys, screens, space and parental attention) all lead to children demanding that you referee fights and arguments.
Srinagar, Sep 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges and noisy scenes on Tuesday after a demand for restoration of holidays associated with National Conference (NC) founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah triggered a confrontation between ruling NC members and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The controversy erupted when Anantnag West MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi raised the issue of government holidays, pointing out that September 23 is observed as a holiday on the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh. Larmi demanded restoration of a holiday on the birth anniversary of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah. He further said that if the government was unwilling to restore the holiday associated with Sheikh Abdullah, the existing holiday on Maharaja Hari Singhs birth anniversary should also be reconsidered. The remarks immediately drew strong objections from BJP legislators, who protested against any suggestion of withdrawing the holiday associated with Maharaja Hari Singh. BJP members raised slogans in his favour, leading to noisy scenes inside the House. Congress MLA G A Mir sought to strike a balance, saying that his party supported the demand for a holiday in memory of Sheikh Abdullah, but maintained that it was not fair to suggest cancellation of the holiday associated with Maharaja Hari Singh. Mirs intervention came as members from different parties voiced their positions on the issue, with the Congress seeking recognition of Sheikh Abdullahs legacy while opposing the removal of an existing holiday associated with Maharaja Hari Singh. PDP MLA Waheed Para also intervened, supporting the demand for restoration of the Sheikh Abdullah holiday and calling for the return of July 13 as a public holiday to commemorate the 1931 martyrs. The demand was legitimate and that July 13 should also be restored as a state holiday, he said. NC members backed the demand, with senior legislator Mubarak Gul saying the party had remained in power for decades but had not removed holidays associated with historical figures. The interventions further intensified exchanges between members from the ruling benches and the BJP. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather intervened repeatedly and urged members to maintain order and allow the listed business of the House to proceed. He made it clear that the issue could be discussed through the prescribed procedure and that the House could not function amid protests and sloganeering. Despite the Speakers intervention, BJP members continued their protest and later staged a walkout from the Assembly amid slogans in favour of Maharaja Hari Singh. The holiday controversy added to the charged atmosphere in the Assembly, which has already witnessed sharp exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches during the ongoing autumn session. The dispute brought competing historical and political perspectives into the centre of legislative proceedings, with NC members pressing for recognition of Sheikh Abdullah, PDP seeking restoration of July 13, Congress supporting the Sheikh Abdullah holiday while opposing cancellation of the Maharaja Hari Singh holiday, and BJP members protesting any move against the existing September 23 holiday. Meanwhile, BJPs Devyani Rana while speaking to Rising Kashmir said that let NC put their point on what they are demanding about Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah but they should not seek cancellation of Maharaja Hari Singhs holiday. On the other hand, despite BJPs walk out, question hour and business hour went on normally as per the schedule with important bills introduced and business taken up.
APSCC urges MLAs to prioritise public concerns
Srinagar, Sep 22: All Party Sikh Coordination Committee chairman and senior political leader Jagmohan Singh Raina has criticised the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly session, alleging that political confrontations and Jammu-versus-Kashmir rhetoric were taking precedence over issues affecting the public. Reacting to the uproar over the cancellation of the December 5 holiday marking the birth anniversary of National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Raina said legislators should focus on issues for which people had elected them. Questions were also raised in the House over the continuation of the holiday marking the birth anniversary of Maharaja Hari Singh, with some members demanding its cancellation. Raina said people expected legislators to raise their problems in the Assembly, debate them and work towards finding solutions. He said the House should give greater attention to unemployment, vacant posts in the health sector, shortages of doctors and paramedical staff, and vacancies in educational institutions. Raina alleged that thousands of posts remained vacant across departments and questioned whether the government had a long-term strategy to address unemployment and staffing shortages, particularly in healthcare and education. He also expressed concern over what he described as increasing Jammu-versus-Kashmir rhetoric in the Assembly, saying issues related to Article 370 and Article 35A should not overshadow concerns affecting people's daily lives. Raina urged MLAs to use the Assembly platform to highlight constituency-level problems and seek practical solutions. Referring to earlier Assemblies, he said, in his view, legislators had maintained greater decorum and devoted more attention to government programmes, policies and public welfare. He further alleged that both the government and opposition had not shown sufficient focus in recent years on programmes aimed at addressing people's day-to-day problems. Raina questioned the purpose of electing legislators if issues affecting ordinary citizens were not adequately debated and addressed in the Assembly.
Maharaja Hari Singh: The Legacy of a Ruler Who Shaped the History of Jammu and Kashmir
The history of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be understood without understanding the life, governance and legacy of Maharaja Hari Singh. He was not merely the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir; he was a central figure during one of the most complicated periods in the history of the Indian subcontinent. Born on 23 September 1895, Maharaja Hari Singh became the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir in 1925. His reign unfolded during a period of enormous political and social transformation. British rule was approaching its final phase, political consciousness was expanding across India, and questions of representation, social reform, education and constitutional governance were becoming increasingly important. Maharaja Hari Singh inherited a geographically vast and socially diverse state. Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh and other regions had different historical experiences, cultural traditions and social structures. Governing such a state was never a simple task. His legacy, therefore, needs to be examined in its full historical context rather than through a single political lens. A Ruler at the Crossroads of Tradition and Modernity Maharaja Hari Singh belonged to the Dogra ruling dynasty, whose history was closely associated with the political formation of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Yet his reign cannot simply be described as a continuation of traditional monarchy. During his rule, efforts were made to modernise aspects of administration, education, justice and social policy. His government introduced and supported measures aimed at addressing social problems and expanding educational opportunities. One of the important features associated with his reign was attention to social reform. Measures concerning child marriage and education reflected the changing social environment of the period. The importance given to education demonstrated an understanding that a modern state required an educated population. These developments should be viewed against the conditions of the 1920s and 1930s. India was still under colonial rule, literacy was limited, and political institutions were evolving. In that environment, administrative and social reforms in a princely state were part of a much wider transition from traditional systems toward modern governance. Education as an Instrument of Social Change Education was one of the most important areas of social transformation during Maharaja Hari Singh's period. A society cannot modernise without expanding access to education. The development of educational institutions and encouragement of schooling helped create opportunities for sections of society that had previously remained outside formal education. For Jammu and Kashmir, this question was particularly significant because the state contained communities with different cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Education could serve not only as a means of personal advancement but also as an instrument for creating administrative capacity and social mobility. The importance of this aspect of Maharaja Hari Singh's reign is sometimes overshadowed by the political controversies surrounding his rule. Yet the social reforms and educational initiatives of his period deserve serious historical examination. Administrative Reform and the Idea of a Modern State Maharaja Hari Singh also presided over efforts to strengthen the administrative machinery of the state. The transition from personalised monarchy toward more organised institutions was one of the major challenges facing princely states in the early twentieth century. Government departments, legal procedures, public administration and systems of governance had to respond to a society that was becoming increasingly politically conscious. Maharaja Hari Singh's administration attempted to address these changing requirements. This does not mean that his government was identical to a modern democratic administration. It was not. Jammu and Kashmir remained a princely state under hereditary rule. Political representation and democratic participation remained major areas of debate and conflict. But precisely because his reign occurred during this transitional period, it is historically significant. The Political Upheaval of 1931 The year 1931 occupies a particularly important place in the political history of Jammu and Kashmir. Political dissatisfaction had been developing for several years, and questions concerning representation, administration and political rights increasingly entered public debate. The events of 1931 marked a major turning point. The events of 13 July 1931 subsequently became a powerful political symbol, although their interpretation has differed among political groups and historians. A serious examination of history requires distinguishing between established facts, contemporary accounts and later political interpretations. The events of 1931 should therefore be studied through multiple historical sources rather than reduced to a single political narrative. What is clear is that the 1930s transformed the political environment of Jammu and Kashmir. The relationship between the ruler, political organisations and different sections of society became increasingly complex. The pressure for political reform was no longer something that could simply be ignored. The state had entered a new political age. The Challenge of Balancing Authority and Political Aspirations Maharaja Hari Singh's reign illustrates a wider problem faced by many rulers of princely states. On one side stood the traditional concept of hereditary authority. On the other stood a rapidly growing demand for political participation and representative institutions. This conflict was not unique to Jammu and Kashmir. Across India, political movements were demanding greater participation in government. The rise of mass politics was changing the relationship between rulers and their subjects. Maharaja Hari Singh therefore governed during a period when the old political order was under increasing pressure. Understanding this context is essential. It allows us to examine both the reforms undertaken during his reign and the political opposition that developed against his administration without reducing the entire history to either praise or condemnation. 1947: The Moment That Changed Everything If one event permanently transformed the historical legacy of Maharaja Hari Singh, it was the crisis of 1947. India became independent in August 1947. The British withdrawal created a new political reality for the princely states. Each ruler faced the question of the future relationship of his state with the newly independent dominions of India and Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir occupied a unique position. It had a Muslim-majority population but a Hindu Dogra ruling dynasty. It shared geographical connections with both India and Pakistan and possessed immense strategic importance because of its borders. Maharaja Hari Singh initially explored the possibility of maintaining independence. The situation, however, changed dramatically in October 1947. An armed tribal invasion from Pakistan's side entered the princely state. The crisis rapidly developed into a military and political emergency. Faced with the deteriorating situation, Maharaja Hari Singh sought military assistance from India. The Instrument of Accession was signed on 26 October 1947, and India subsequently accepted the accession and provided military assistance. This decision became one of the most consequential moments in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. The Instrument of Accession The Instrument of Accession is central to understanding the constitutional history of Jammu and Kashmir. Through the document, the Maharaja acceded the state to the Dominion of India in specified areas of authority, including defence, external affairs and communications, subject to the terms of the accession. Whatever political debates emerged later, the accession document remains a foundational historical document in the relationship between Jammu and Kashmir and India. For Maharaja Hari Singh, the events of October 1947 represented an extraordinary crisis. The state was facing armed conflict, political uncertainty and territorial insecurity. His decision must therefore be studied in the context of the circumstances existing at that particular moment. Jammu and the Dogra Legacy Maharaja Hari Singh's historical significance is especially strong in Jammu. For many people in the Jammu region, he represents the Dogra historical legacy and the political identity associated with the Dogra dynasty. The history of Jammu cannot be separated from the Dogra period. The political expansion and consolidation of the Dogra state played a major role in shaping the territorial and administrative structure that existed before independence. Maharaja Hari Singh was the final reigning representative of that dynasty. His memory therefore carries a meaning that extends beyond the history of one individual. It is connected with questions of heritage, identity, culture and historical memory. The public celebration of his birth anniversary in Jammu reflects the continuing importance of that legacy. Beyond Political Slogans Maharaja Hari Singh has increasingly become a symbol in contemporary political discussions. Different political groups interpret his legacy in different ways. But history should not become merely a collection of slogans. To understand Maharaja Hari Singh properly, one must study his entire period: his accession to the throne in 1925, his administrative policies, social reforms, educational initiatives, the political developments of the 1930s, the events of 1931, the constitutional changes of the 1940s and finally the crisis of 1947. It is equally important to recognise that historical figures can have both achievements and limitations. A mature society does not fear complexity. It studies its past honestly. Why Maharaja Hari Singh Still Matters More than seven decades after his political authority ended, Maharaja Hari Singh remains part of public discourse. Why? Because the questions surrounding his era remain connected to questions that continue to shape Jammu and Kashmir: regional identity, political representation, constitutional relationships, governance, cultural heritage and the interpretation of history. His life also reminds us that political decisions are often made under circumstances that are very different from those existing decades later. The decision-making environment of 1947 cannot be understood through the political realities of 2026 alone. Historical figures must be judged within the circumstances in which they lived and acted. A Message for the Younger Generation For today's generation, Maharaja Hari Singh should not be merely a portrait displayed on a wall or a name mentioned during an annual celebration. Young people should study his era. They should ask: What was Jammu and Kashmir like before independence? What reforms were introduced during his reign? Why did political opposition grow during the 1930s? What happened in 1931? Why did the political situation become increasingly complicated in the 1940s? What happened during the October 1947 crisis? What was the Instrument of Accession? And how did these events influence the subsequent history of Jammu and Kashmir? These questions encourage historical understanding rather than political mythology. Remembering Maharaja Hari Singh Remembering Maharaja Hari Singh does not require ignoring the difficult chapters of his reign. Nor does criticism of aspects of his rule require erasing his contributions. A historical personality should be remembered through the complete record. His legacy includes social and administrative reforms, the development of education, the challenges of governing a diverse princely state, the political upheavals of the 1930s and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the accession of 1947. His story is therefore inseparable from the story of Jammu and Kashmir itself. Conclusion Maharaja Hari Singh occupies a unique place in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. He was the last reigning Maharaja of the Dogra dynasty. He governed during an era when traditional monarchy confronted modern political aspirations. His reign witnessed social reforms, administrative change, political unrest and ultimately the dramatic events surrounding the partition of India and the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India. His historical importance cannot be reduced to one event or one political interpretation. For Jammu, he remains an important symbol of Dogra history and heritage. For students of Indian history, his reign provides an important window into the transformation of princely India. For those seeking to understand the origins of the modern political history of Jammu and Kashmir, the events of his reign are indispensable. The most meaningful tribute to Maharaja Hari Singh is not simply to celebrate his name, but to study his era with honesty, depth and historical discipline. A society that remembers its history understands its identity more clearly. And Jammu's history cannot be written completely without Maharaja Hari Singh. Maharaja Hari Singh was not merely a ruler of a bygone era. He was a central figure in a period of transformation whose decisions, reforms and historical circumstances continue to influence the story of Jammu and Kashmir. (The author is a columnist)
Odisha Students Protest Against Textbook Errors, Demand Ministers Resignation
BJD youth and student organizations in Odisha protest against errors in textbooks, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Nityanand Gond. Odisha Students Protest Against Textbook Errors, Demand Ministers Resignation
Shillong, Sep 22: Cooks under the PM-POSHAN scheme across Meghalaya staged simultaneous sit-in protests on Tuesday as their indefinite cease-cooking strike entered day 22, demanding continuation of the scheme and enhancement of honorarium from Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 per month. The state-wide protest was held at Khyndailad in Shillong, Ummulong in Jowai and near [] The post PM-Poshan cooks strike, demand Rs 10k pay, scheme continuation first appeared on Highland Post .
Bageshwar Aerial, Mussoorie Queens Notch Wins In UPL 2026
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium: Bageshwar Aerial and Mussoorie Queens registered contrasting victories in the womens competition at the Uttarakhand Premier League (UPL) 2026, with both sides successfully chasing targets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun on Tuesday. Bageshwar Aerial began the day with a three-wicket win over Pithoragarh Hurricanes after chasing down 136 with five balls to spare. After opting to field, Bageshwar Aerial restricted Pithoragarh Hurricanes to 135/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Gayatri Arya top-scored with 41 off 35 balls as the Hurricanes struggled to build enough momentum for a challenging total. The chase proved to be a closely fought affair, but Bageshwar Aerial held their nerve to finish on 136/7 in 19.1 overs. Nandini Kaushik played a key role in the successful pursuit, contributing 41 off 35 balls. Mussoorie Queens, meanwhile, produced a more commanding performance in the second game, defeating Dehradun Warriors by eight wickets. Dehradun Warriors chose to bat first but were bowled out for 123 in 19 overs. Preeti Bhandari offered the strongest resistance with a 38-ball 59, but Mussoorie Queens' bowlers kept the scoring in check throughout the innings. Nisha Mishra was the chief architect of the bowling effort, claiming four wickets to earn the Player of the Match award. The Queens then completed the chase with 10 balls to spare, reaching 125/2 in 18.3 overs. Captain Nandini Kashyap anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 off 64 balls to steer her side comfortably over the line. Kashyap said the team's preparation and planning against individual opponents had played an important role in their performances. We are doing a lot of preparation. As I said earlier, we are planning against every team. We are studying the batters and bowlers and making our plans accordingly, and so far, those plans have worked really well. We will take the same approach into our next two matches, including the final. All the girls are following the plans and executing them really well, which is helping us as a team. The Mussoorie captain also felt the surface offered better batting conditions than in their previous outing, although it became slightly slower by the time her side began its chase. We are doing a lot of preparation. As I said earlier, we are planning against every team. We are studying the batters and bowlers and making our plans accordingly, and so far, those plans have worked really well. We will take the same approach into our next two matches, including the final. All the girls are following the plans and executing them really well, which is helping us as a team. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The two results added further momentum to the women's competition as the teams continue their push towards the next stage of the third UPL season. Article Source: IANS
Neasden temple unveils a 42-foot Tapomurti inspired by courage, faith and compassion
Neasden Temple marked a significant moment on Sunday (20), as His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, spiritual leader of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, consecrated the new 42-foot Tapomurti Nilkanth Varni Maharaj. Thousands of devotees gathered at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, London, for the ceremony, which marked a new chapter for the temple and its community. The Tapomurti represents Nilkanth Varni, the youthful form of Bhagwan Swaminarayan, who undertook a seven-year journey across the Indian subcontinent. His travels, spiritual discipline and compassion have remained an important part of the tradition and continue to inspire devotees and spiritual seekers. A ceremony rooted in tradition The consecration began with devotional bhajans reflecting Nilkanth Varni's travels and virtues, followed by discourses focusing on his courage, faith, discipline and compassion for people and nature. Senior swamis began the Vedic rituals before Mahant Swami Maharaj joined them for the principal rites of the murti pratishtha. One of the most striking moments came when Mahant Swami Maharaj was raised on a specially designed platform alongside the 42-foot Tapomurti. This allowed him to personally perform the traditional rituals and make offerings at different levels of the sacred image. The ceremony concluded with the first arti and an offering of flowers at the feet of Nilkanth Varni Maharaj. BAPS A connection across generations The ceremony also linked the new Tapomurti with an earlier chapter in the history of the BAPS community in Britain. Mahant Swami Maharaj performed the abhishek of Nilkanth Varni Maharaj using water collected from the River Thames near Putney Bridge. The choice of location carried particular significance. On June 28, 1970, Yogiji Maharaj had bathed Shri Harikrishna Maharaj in the Thames at the same area, in the presence of more than 300 devotees. More than five decades later, water from the river was used in the consecration of the new Tapomurti, creating a symbolic connection between the early days of the BAPS community in Britain and its present-day spiritual life. A message of peace Addressing devotees, Mahant Swami Maharaj spoke about the peace and spiritual benefit that the Tapomurti would offer to those who come for its darshan. In a prayer specially written for the occasion, he said: May the lives of all of you gathered here before Shri Nilkanth Varni become divine and filled with happiness and peace, and may everyones faith in God deepen. He later performed the first pradakshina, walking reverentially around the sacred image, before viewing new relief sculptures depicting Bhagwan Swaminarayan's life. The ceremony also included a mural tracing the history of Neasden Temple and its connection with Yogiji Maharaj and Pramukh Swami Maharaj. A living part of London's Hindu community The celebrations ended with devotional dances, bringing colour and energy to the temple grounds around the newly consecrated Tapomurti. For the BAPS community, the occasion was more than the unveiling of a new sacred image. It brought together faith, history and community in a distinctly British setting, while preserving traditions that have been carried across generations. The Tapomurti Nilkanth Varni Maharaj now stands as a new spiritual feature at Neasden Temple, offering devotees and visitors a place for reflection, prayer and darshan in the heart of London's Hindu community.
Caste outfit founder held for threatening jewellery showroom owner demanding 1 crore
U.S. broadcaster boycott against Trump faced 1st test at ribbon cutting ceremony
The fallout from President Trumps decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House continued on Monday, with the news organizations filing a federal lawsuit, other outlets dropping their coverage in protest and the administration launching a live YouTube stream branded TRUMP TV. In response to the ban, four major TV networks ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox News refused to participate in the White House pool, the rotating group of reporters, photographers and videographers that document the president's public events. CNN had been scheduled to serve as the television pool on Monday. As a result, Trump was largely inaudible during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the White House's new helipad on Monday, where he gave a brief speech without the microphone that the pool would typically provide. On Monday night, the White House launched a Trump TV YouTube stream. Branded TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station , the White House said in its description that it would run videos and highlights of the Trump Administration's biggest moments all in one place. The first video showed Trump's remarks on July 3 at Mount Rushmore. The three banned news organizations filed a lawsuit against Trump and three of his top advisers in federal court earlier Monday, demanding that access for their reporters be immediately restored. This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes, CNN, MS NOW and Politico said in a joint statement. Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists' credentials because it objected to our reporting. Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public's right to independent journalism free from government interference. According to the complaint filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., the news outlets allege that Trump and the White House are retaliating against them for coverage they dislike. President Trump has said in no uncertain terms that he would prefer only to be covered by news organizations and reporters who praise his administration, the complaint states. But the Constitution does not allow a president or any other government official to deprive the press of their First Amendment rights and liberty and property interests with no notice or process based solely on his dislike of the content of their reporting. The organizations argue that their reporters were not afforded due process and are asking a federal judge to quickly rule that Trump's ban is unconstitutional. The filing cites a 1977 ruling by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that the White House cannot arbitrarily deny a journalist a press pass without due process. This ban could not be a more direct assault on the First Amendment nor a more blatant violation of our most fundamental constitutional principles, the filing states. Trump appeared to respond to the lawsuit in a social media post early Monday. The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press, something which I cherish. It is instituting an assault on the FAKE NEWS, something that has grown like Cancer in our beloved United States of America, the president wrote on Truth Social . It is corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and totally out of control. It is a threat to our National Security, and must be stopped, NOW! A hearing was set for Wednesday. Trump indicated in a follow-up Truth Social post that he would appeal any ruling against him. The White House released a statement on Monday afternoon, saying that access for journalists is a privilege not a right. The First Amendment protects their right to publish; it does not entitle them to a hard pass, briefing room seat, or place in the press pool, the statement read. No President is required to host a hostile operation on the grounds. Access has always been a privilege and President Trump is applying that rule. How the ban unfolded A view of the White House Briefing Room on Sept. 19. Graeme Sloan/Getty Images On Friday afternoon, Trump announced the ban in a Truth Social post , saying it was not prompted by any particular stories but was a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS! It's really just cumulative stories over the last few years. You get sick of it, Trump said at an Oval Office event an hour later while explaining his decision to enact the ban on the free press. There's something wrong with a country that can allow people to write purposely negative stories, the president said. If they want to write them, that's fine, but I don't have to let them into my, into the people's house. According to CNN , Trump's close aide Natalie Harp showed him clips of media coverage shortly before he announced the ban. On Saturday, reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were turned away from the White House by members of the Secret Service and had their credentials so-called hard passes needed for access confiscated. The journalists CNN's Betsy Klein, MS NOW's Akayla Gardner and Politico's Cheyenne Haslett are listed as plaintiffs in the court filing. MS NOW's Akayla Gardner, CNN's Betsy Klein and Politico's Cheyenne Haslett are seen near the White House after all were denied entry on Sept. 19. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana The White House Correspondents' Association condemned the move, saying it violates the First Amendment. The American people, through a free and independent press, must be able to scrutinize those elected to power, regardless of whether government officials view it favorably, Jacqui Heinrich, Fox News senior White House correspondent and WHCA president, said in a statement . That's why courts have repeatedly held that once the White House provides access to journalists, it cannot deny that access arbitrarily or based on the content of their reporting. On Sunday, Trump posted what appeared to be an AI-generated image of trash bags bearing the logos of CNN, MSNBC (MS NOW's former name) and Politico outside the White House. The three news outlets are longstanding members of the White House press pool that provides rotating coverage of the administration and travels with the president. The daily guidance issued by the White House for Monday listed no primary TV pool, identifying Hearst and Real America's Voice as the secondary TV crews for the president's events in Washington and his scheduled trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly. The Washington Post , the New York Times and HuffPost each announced that they would not publish images of Trumps trip on Monday in solidarity with the banned journalists. The president vs. the press A White House staff member reaches for the microphone held by CNN's Jim Acosta as he questions President Trump during a news conference on Nov. 7, 2018. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters U.S. presidents throughout history have complained about negative coverage of their administrations. In 2009, the Obama administration sought to exclude Fox News from a series of interviews with a Treasury Department official in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, but backed down when the other major television networks objected. Trump, however, has continued his adversarial relationship with the media, often referring to the press as the enemy of the people. In 2018, Trump administration officials revoked the press pass of then-CNN White House correspondent Jim Acosta after they said that he had interrupted the president during a news conference. The network sued, and a federal judge ordered Acosta's credentials restored . A similar situation played out the following year when the White House revoked Playboy correspondent Brian Karem's press pass over a verbal argument between Karem and Sebastian Gorka, a former White House aide, at a Rose Garden event. A federal judge ordered the White House to restore Karem's pass . Last year, Trump barred Associated Press journalists from the Oval Office, Air Force One and some official events after the news service declined to refer to the Gulf of Mexico by Trump's preferred name, the Gulf of America. The AP filed suit and the case is ongoing. In his first event without a network TV pool on Monday, Trump unveiled the White House's new helipad before departing for New York. His remarks were nearly inaudible on the White House video feed . Joe Reberkenny, a White House correspondent for the Washington Blade who was serving as the in-town pool reporter, said he couldn't hear Trump over the sound of the helicopter. This article originally appeared on Yahoo News at https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/article/trump-tv-launches-after-white-house-bans-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-and-major-networks-halt-video-coverage-in-protest-155420637.html
Nimmala Condemns YSRC Attack On Teachers In Vijayawada
Nimmala Ramanaidu criticised the alleged YSRC-linked attack on Vijayawada teachers, demanding action against those responsible.
Delhi Kalkaji Mandir Gangrape: 3 Arrested, 1 Shot in Leg
Two others -- Hemant, a lawyer, and his brother Mukesh, a final year BSc Mathematics student, were also arrested from their house and are being questioned. They are natives of Faridabad and reside in Sri Niwaspuri in Delhi.
Joshi Takes Commanding Lead At Bengaluru Open
Khalin Joshi, fresh off a win, shot a career-low 11-under 61 to take a four-shot lead at the Bengaluru Open 2026. The local golfer's bogey-free round included an eagle and nine birdies. Teenager Manoj S is in second place, while the tournament is crucial for players to retain their playing rights on the DP World PGTI tour.
ICC chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian women's cricket team after it successfully defended its Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final in Nisshin on Tuesday.
Farmers block road demanding fertiliser in Kurigram
Blockade lifted after officials speak to agigated farmers, assure adequate fertiliser supply
Maharashtra drought: State records 18.8% rain deficit, 40-50% rain deficit across six districts
With the government set to conduct crop-damage surveys after October 5, farmers are demanding immediate drought declarations and relief funds, highlighting the urgent need for assistance as water scarcity exacerbates the crisis across Marathwada and Vidarbha regions
Asian Games Hockey: Jugraj fires India to 16-1 win
The Indian men's hockey team delivered a commanding performance at the Asian Games, defeating Sri Lanka 16-1 in their second Pool A match. Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Dilpreet Singh each scored hat-tricks, contributing to India's overwhelming victory.
Mac Studio 2026: M5 Max and M5 Ultra specs, prices and benchmarks
Macworld New Mac Studio 2026: At a glance Whats new: The 2026 Mac Studio gains M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, dramatically faster AI and graphics performance, faster SSD storage, increased memory bandwidth, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and enhanced professional connectivity. Release date : Announced on August 25, 2026 On sale : Shipping from September 22, 2026, but the Mac Studio with 512GB of unified memory is coming in late October. Price : From $2,499/2,499 In August 2026, Apple launched a new Mac Studio to replace the M4 Max and M3 Ultra model introduced 17 months previously. The 2026 Mac Studio retains its familiar compact design, but our testing reveals substantial improvements inside particularly in SSD speed and graphics performance. The previous generation mixed chip generations, pairing M4 Max with M3 Ultra. The new models bring both tiers into the M5 family: M5 Max offers an 18-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU, while M5 Ultra scales to a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU. Both feature Neural Accelerators built into every GPU core to boost AI processing. Our M5 Max Mac Studio review found approximately 23 percent higher multicore performance in Geekbench 7 and 33 percent higher GPU rendering performance in Cinebench 2024 compared with the tested M4 Max Studio. Storage delivered the biggest leap: our 4TB configuration achieved approximately 2.7 times the read throughput and 2.2 times the write throughput. Results vary by workload, however, with our video export and encoding tests showing more modest improvements. For M5 Ultra, Apple claims up to 1.3 times the CPU performance, 1.8 times the graphics performance and 4.3 times the AI compute performance of M3 Ultra, depending on the workload and configuration. When is the new Mac Studio available? The new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra was announced on August 25, 2026. Shipping of most configurations began on September 22. Apple has confirmed that Mac Studio models configured with 512GB of unified memory will ship in late October. You can order the new Mac Studio from Apple, but you may find it discounted elsewhere. We recommend: Apple Mac Studio (M5 Max, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $2,499 Best Prices Today: $2,449.99 at Amazon | $2499 at Apple We recommend: Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra, 2026) Price When Reviewed: $5,499 Best Prices Today: $5499 at Apple How much does the new Mac Studio cost? Model Price from M5 Max, 36GB, 512GB $2,499 / 2,499 M5 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB $5,499 / 5,499 Higher-priced configurations include an M5 Max with a 40-core GPU and up to 128GB of unified memory, or an M5 Ultra with an 80-core GPU and up to 512GB of unified memory. Has the Mac Studio price gone up? In June 2026, Apple raised the starting price of the Mac Studio by $500, from $1,999 to $2,499. The M3 Ultra model saw an even steeper increase, rising $1,300 from its $3,999 launch price to $5,299. The hikes were part of broader increases across the Mac lineup, which Apple attributed to sharply higher component costs, particularly RAM. The new M5 Max Mac Studio remains at the June price of $2,499, but the M5 Ultra model has risen by another $200 to $5,499. That makes it $1,500 more expensive than the previous-generation Ultra model was when it launched in March 2025. Heres a breakdown of the key price changes for the Mac Studio: Model Original Price June Price M5 Update price M4 Max, 36GB, 512GB $1,999 / 2,099 $2,499 / 2,499 $2,499 / 2,499 M3 Ultra, 96GB, 1TB $3,999 / 4,199 $5,299 / 5,299 $5,499 / 5,499 When it comes to high prices, the M5 Ultra Mac Studio is filling the gap left by the removal of the Mac Pro from the line up back in March 2026. Mac Studio M5 Max and M5 Ultra specs Petter Ahrnstedt Mac Studio moves to M5 Max and M5 Ultra, with up to a 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 512GB unified memory and 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth. Storage now uses PCIe Gen 6 for twice the performance, while connectivity adds Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and USB-C genlock. Processor: M5 Ultra and M5 Max chip compared The Mac Studio comes with either Apples Max or Ultra chips. The Max chip is aimed at demanding professional and creative workflows and supports large amounts of unified memory and high memory bandwidth. The Max chip is also available as an option for the MacBook Pro. The Ultra chip combines two Max chips on one large chip using Apples UltraFusion architecture, so they offer double the CPU and GPU resources, and even higher memory capacity and bandwidth. Its suited to complex 3D rendering, large AI models and scientific computing. M5 Max : We are already familiar with the M5 Max from the MacBook Pro that launched in March 2026. It offers an 18-core CPU and up to 40-core GPU, versus up to 16 CPU cores in the M4 Max. Its GPU includes a Neural Accelerator in every core, helping deliver up to 3.9x faster AI performance than M4 Max, according to Apple, alongside third-generation ray tracing. M5 Ultra : The M5 Ultra is a brand new chip that connects two dual-die M5 Max chips using UltraFusion, creating a four-die architecture and offerering up to a 36-core CPU and 80-core GPU. Apple claims up to 1.3x faster CPU, to 40% faster graphics and 4.5 peak GPU compute for AI versus M3 Ultra. Mac Studio M5 Max benchmarks We have tested the Mac Studio M5 Max with 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128GB memory and 4TB SSD, here are the benchmarks for that model. Read our full review of the Mac Studio (M5 Max). Test M5 Max Studio M4 Max Studio Improvement Geekbench 7 single-core 3,782 3,502 8% Geekbench 7 multicore 35,658 29,067 23% Cinebench 2024 GPU 22,438 16,866 33% iMovie 4K ProRes export 28 seconds 31 seconds 10% less time Storage Maximum storage remains 8TB for the M5 Max and 16TB for the M5 Ultra, so capacity hasnt increased. However, Apple says its next-generation SSD architecture, based on PCIe Gen 6, delivers up to twice the storage performance. Our testing of the M5 Max Mac Studio with a 4TB SSD showed substantial improvements over the tested M4 Max Studio: 2.67 the read throughput. 2.18 the write throughput. These results apply to the tested configurations; performance may vary with SSD capacity. Faster storage could reduce the time spent opening large projects, transferring files and loading large local AI models, although the improvement will depend on your workload and any other bottlenecks. RAM Maximum unified memory remains 128GB with M5 Max and 512GB with M5 Ultra, the same as the previous generation. Bandwidth has improved though. The M5 Max will now reach 614GB/s with the 40-core GPU configuration, up from 546GB/s on the 40-core GPU M4 Max, while M5 Ultra delivers 1.2TB/s, which Apple says is around 50 percent higher than M3 Ultra. Connectivity: WiFi & Bluetooth Other upgrades include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, USB-C genlock and Thunderbolt 5 clustering for distributed AI workloads. Display support also improves, with M5 Max supporting up to five external displays and M5 Ultra supporting up to eight, depending on resolution and refresh rate. Eugen Wegmann Wi-Fi : The Mac Studio now supports Wi-Fi 7 which replaces the previous wireless standard Wi-Fi 6E. Bluetooth :Bluetooth 6 replaces Bluetooth 5.3. Ethernet : Existing connectivity including 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI, USB-A, SDXC and a headphone jack remains. Thunderbolt : Thunderbolt 5 remains, offering up to 120Gb/s and as many as six Thunderbolt 5 ports depending on configuration. Thunderbolt 5 can now be used with RDMA to cluster multiple Mac Studios for distributed AI workloads; Apple says four systems can deliver up to 3x faster AI inference than one. Genlock : Apple has added Genlock support over USB-C. This is used for synchronising a display and camera (which can be an iPhone 17 Pro) and will be useful for professional video workflows. Display support : The Mac Studio with M5 Max supports up to five external displays. The M5 Ultra supports up to eight displays at 6K/60Hz, or up to four displays at 5K/120Hz. Other ports include two USB-C ports and an SDXC card slot on the front of the M5 Max model, and two Thunderbolt 5 ports and an SDXC card slot on the front of the M5 Ultra model. On the back of the Mac Studio are: 4 Thunderbolt 5 ports 2 USB-A ports 1 HDMI port 1 10Gb Ethernet port 1 3.5mm headphone jack Mac Studio M5 Max vs M4 Max: Whats Changed What Was Now CPU 14-core to 16-core M4 Max 18-core M5 Max GPU 32-core to 40-core M4 Max 32-core to 40-core M5 Max Neural Engine 16core NeuralEngine 16core NeuralEngine GPU Neural Accelerators None One in every GPU core Bandwidth Up to 546GB/s memory bandwidth Up to 614GB/s memory bandwidth Max RAM 128GB 128GB Mac Studio M5 Ultra vs M3 Ultra: Whats Changed What Was Now CPU 28-core to 32-core M3 Ultra 30-core to 36-core M5 Ultra GPU 60-core to 80 core M3 Ultra 64-core to 80-core M5 Ultra Neural Engine 32-core Neural Engine 32-core Neural Engine GPU Neural Accelerators None One in every GPU core Bandwidth 819GB/s memory bandwidth 1.2TB/s memory bandwidth Max RAM 512GB 512GB Who is the Mac Studio best for? Apple has designed the Mac Studio with M5 Max to meet the needs of demanding creative and technical professionals. Apple specifically highlights musicians, photographers, software developers, designers and 3D professionals. Its also well suited to video editing, code compilation, AI image generation and running sizeable LLMs locally. The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra is intended for professionals with exceptionally demanding workloads: VFX artists rendering complex scenes, filmmakers working with multiple streams of 8K video, engineers running simulations, and AI researchers or data scientists training and running huge models locally. Its 512GB memory ceiling is particularly valuable for frontier-class LLMs. Should you buy the 2026 Mac Studio? For new buyers, the M5 Max Mac Studio is an excellent starting point. Pay extra for M5 Ultra only if your workload needs its additional resources. Existing M4 Max owners should weigh an upgrade carefully. Our video tests showed relatively modest time savings, although workflows limited by internal storage speed may benefit more substantially. M3 Ultra owners shouldnt assume M5 Max is faster across the board: it wins Cinebench GPU rendering, but M3 Ultra retains advantages in multicore rendering and Metal compute. Upgrade only if the benefits justify the cost for your work. Availability may become limited due to the global RAM shortages. For more guidance, read: Should you buy a Mac Studio now or wait? Considering an alternative? Read our Best Mac buying guide .
ACB nabs govt officer in Mancherial for demanding Rs 1.3L bribe
Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday, September 22, arrested a government officer in Mancherial for demanding a bribe of Rs 1.30 lakh. The accused was identified as Durga Prasad, Grama Paripalana Officer (GPO) of Peddapeta Gram Panchayat. Prasad allegedly sought a bribe for validating a land transfer and issuing Patta Passbooks. He, along with his 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 .
ICC Chief Jay Shah, BCCI Secy Saikia Hail Indian Womens Cricket Team After Asian Games Gold
BCCI Secy Saikia: ICC chairman Jay Shah and BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated the Indian womens cricket team after it successfully defended its Asian Games gold medal with a commanding 147-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final in Nisshin on Tuesday. India produced a dominant all-round performance to claim its first gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games. Smriti Mandhanas 79 off 45 balls powered India to a record 216/3 before the bowlers dismissed Sri Lanka for just 69. Congratulations to India womens team for winning the Asian Games gold! And well played Sri Lanka on clinching silver in Japan after a strong campaign. As we look ahead to crickets return to the Olympics at #LA28, spectacles like this prove that the womens game is ready to command the biggest multi-sport stages, Jay Shah wrote on X on Monday. Mandhanas innings included seven sixes and five fours, while Shafali Verma contributed 48 off 29 balls. Richa Ghosh then provided the late impetus with an unbeaten 49 off 22 deliveries as India posted the highest total in the history of the womens Asian Games cricket competition. Saikia hailed the team for securing back-to-back Asian Games gold medals, while also highlighting the sides recent success at the Asia Cup. Heartiest congratulations to our Womens Team @BCCIWomen on winning Gold at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya! Back-to-back Asian Games Gold medals a remarkable achievement and a truly proud moment for Indian cricket. After a dominant Asia Cup campaign in Dubai , the team carried that winning momentum into Nagoya, playing with confidence, flair and determination throughout. Congratulations to each member of Womens Team , both players and support staff. You have made the nation proud once again! Indias bowlers then completed a comprehensive victory. Deepti Sharma was the standout performer with figures of 3-6, while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani claimed two wickets each. Shreyanka Patil also took two wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69. Chamari Athapaththu top-scored for Sri Lanka with 29 off 21 balls, but the chase never gained momentum as India kept striking at regular intervals. Indias bowlers then completed a comprehensive victory. Deepti Sharma was the standout performer with figures of 3-6, while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani claimed two wickets each. Shreyanka Patil also took two wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 69. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias 216/3 also broke the previous Asian Games record of 202/4, set by Hong Kong against Mongolia in the 2023 Hangzhou Games. The total was also the highest in a womens T20 final, surpassing the previous mark of 210 set by Brazil against Spain earlier this year. Article Source: IANS
Asian Games: Left Column Finally Has A Medal, Says India Coach Muzumdar On Gold Win
Amol Muzumdar: India womens cricket team head coach Amol Muzumdar said the teams successful title defence at the 2026 Asian Games could trigger a run of gold medals for the country after India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final at Nagoya on Tuesday. India, which retained the womens cricket title from the previous edition, posted 216/3 before dismissing Sri Lanka for 69. The victory gave the country its first gold medal of the 2026 edition. It came after a campaign shaped by a demanding international schedule, unfamiliar playing conditions and a short turnaround between matches. Its been fantastic. Im really happy that you know that finally that left-hand side column (Gold) has got one medal and Im sure post this, therell be a streak of Gold medals for India at the Games hereon, Muzumdar told IANS after Indias second successive Asiad gold. The result followed Indias recent Asia Cup triumph in Dubai, with Muzumdar underlining the physical and tactical adjustments players needed as they moved from one tournament to another. Every tournament has got its own significance; every tournament has got its own pressures. The demands are different. So I guess it wasnt easy going into Dubai and winning the Asia Cup. The humidity level over there was very high, and the conditions were tough, but you know, hats off to every player; they stuck at it, and they showed very good performance in the Asia Cup in Dubai. But coming from Dubai straight into Japan, straight to Tokyo and then to Nagoya, its been a fabulous journey for everyone. There were demands of this tournament as well. We didnt know what conditions we would get over here. There was a hybrid pitch, and they adapted to the pitch conditions and the overhead conditions really well. Indias batting set the tone for the final. Smriti Mandhana struck 79 from 45 deliveries, Shafali Verma made 48 off 29, and Richa Ghosh added an unbeaten 49 from 22 balls. The combined effort took India to the highest total recorded in womens cricket at the Asian Games. Muzumdar said the teams preparation window between matches also helped the players settle into the conditions before the decisive stages of the competition, stating, Yeah, we did. We played a game on 18th, and then we had a break on 19, and then we played the semifinals on the 20th. So we had a couple of days' break, and we used it really well. The bowlers then completed the victory, with Deepti Sharma taking three wickets and Shafali Verma and Sree Charani claiming two each. Sri Lankas chase never gathered momentum as India maintained pressure throughout the innings. Away from the field, Muzumdar said the team had also enjoyed its time in Japan, particularly the hospitality and local cuisine. I enjoyed Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and the food here. Im a foodie, as I said before, so I enjoyed the food here too. We explored the city and the food. Its been fantastic so far in Japan. For Muzumdar, the celebrations will be the culmination of a preparation process that began well before the Asian Games. He credited the players and support staff for sustaining their effort through the campaign. I enjoyed Japan. I thoroughly enjoyed the hospitality and the food here. Im a foodie, as I said before, so I enjoyed the food here too. We explored the city and the food. Its been fantastic so far in Japan. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias victory over Sri Lanka extended its dominance in the womens cricket event at the Asian Games, with the team now holding gold medals from both editions in which the sport has featured. Article Source: IANS
PM, President, Odisha CM, LoP Naveen Hail Historic Women
Indias womens cricket team delivered a commanding performance to clinch the Gold Medal in Womens T20 Cricket at the Asian Games 2026, securing the nations first Gold of this edition. President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team for their historic victory and praised their exceptional performance, team spirit and determination, noting the inspiration it provides to [] The post PM, President, Odisha CM, LoP Naveen Hail Historic Womens Cricket Gold appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Mac mini (M5 Pro) review: Killer performance at a lethal price
Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Small and quiet Great performance for its size Large unified memory is great for AI Cons The price is moving in the wrong direction Upgrade prices are crazy as ever Our Verdict Some things are objectively good, but still very hard to recommend. Thats how I feel about the Mac mini with M5 Pro. It delivers the performance improvement we expect to see two years after the prior model, but the price has gone up by even more than the performance. And Apple hasnt made changes to the design or features to offset the plain simple fact that the value propositionalready a tough sellhas gotten worse. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When Reviewed $1,699 Best Prices Today: Apple Mac mini (M5 Pro, 2026) Retailer Price $1,669.99 View Deal $1699 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide It has been almost two years since Apple introduced the Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro. Its replacement splits generations in an odd way: the less expensive model makes the leap to M6, while the higher-endl model gets an M5 Pro, rather than an M6 Pro. For all we know, there may never be an M6 Pro . In the time between releases, due in part to the exploding costs of RAM and flash storage as the result of a race to build AI data centers, the Mac mini jumped up significantly in price. The M6 entry-level model costs a whopping $899, a full 50 percent more than the M4s $599 starting price, and that still includes the same 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Two years ago, we loved the power and efficiency of Apples surprisingly small computer, but were dismayed by how much more you paid for even the most modest upgrades. This years model is the same computer with a faster chip, and the price has gone through the roof. Is it still a worthwhile purchase? Lets dive in. M5 Pro Mac mini: Preposterous pricing The M4 Mac mini cost $599 in late 2024, with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It was a great starting price, but at the time we noted the greedy pricing of RAM and SSD upgrades: simply stepping up one level to 32GB and 512GB of storage cost another $600. In other words, Apple was charging as much for 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage as an upgrade as it was for an entire computer with that same RAM and storage. Absurd! It gives me no pleasure to say that pricing has gotten much worse. The starting price of this generation, the M6 Mac mini, is 50 percent higher at $899. It still has 16GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. It still costs $600 to add another 16GB of RAM (a total of 32GB) and 256GB of storage (a total of 512GB). Want the more powerful chip? The M5 Pro version, with a cut-back version of the chip that has fewer CPU and GPU cores, 24GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, is $1,699. The same configuration of the M4 Pro model was $1,399. Basically, youre paying $300 more to get your foot in the door with the Mac mini, a change that undermines its entire existence as a small and affordable Mac. The version were reviewing here has the full M5 Pro chip (a +$200 upgrade), 48GB of RAM (+$600) an 1TB SSD (+$300), and 10 gigabit Ethernet (+$100). Thats $2,899. Two years ago, the M4 Pro version of this computer with these same specs cost $2,299, and even that felt high. For reference, the Mac Studio with M5 Max (18-core CPU and 32-core GPU), 36GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD is actually less expensive at $2,799, offers more ports, and has a much more powerful GPU. I know the prices of all things related to computers have gone crazy lately, but this is just ridiculous and shows how disproportionate Apples upgrade pricing has gotten. Make it make sense, Apple. M5 Pro Mac mini: Design Physically, the new Mac mini is exactly like the two-year-old model. It has exactly the same dimensions, weight, and port configuration, including three Thunderbolt 5 ports on the back and two USB-C ports in the front. Foundry There are three small improvements worth noting, other than the obvious jump from the M4/M4 Pro to the M6/M5 Pro: The Ethernet port is a 2.5 gigabit port, rather than a gigabit port (you can still opt for a 10 gigabit port). It uses Apples N1 wireless chip, so you get Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 (up from Wi-FI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3). The Thunderbolt 5 ports support higher resolutions and refresh rates when using multiple connected displays. Foundry The bottom still has the same round ventilation riser and a recessed power button that is, for better or worse, rather hard to get to. Foundry M5 Pro Mac mini: Performance After two years, what youre really paying hundreds of dollars more for is the new chip. While the M6 is the newest generation, there are no higher-end Pro or Max versions of it. Instead, the higher-end Mac mini is the same M5 Pro introduced in the MacBook Pro about six months ago. Its quite a bit faster than the M4 Pro was, but we had reservations about the price/performance ratio on that computer and those have only gotten worse now. As time goes on, computers are supposed to get more powerful at the same price, or even cheaper. Theyre not supposed to be 25 percent faster but cost 30% more. And yet here we are. Geekbench 7 Lets take a look at CPU and GPU compute performance with the latest edition of the ever-reliable Geekbench. Foundry Thats a 12 percent jump in single-core CPU performance over the M4 Pro from 2 years ago, and a bigger 38 percent jump in multi-core performance. We went form 14 cores (10 performance and 4 efficiency) to 18 cores (6 super and 12 performance), hence the big boost in multi-threaded CPU performance. Lets look at GPU compute power for the M5 Pro, which has the same 20 GPU cores as the M4 Pro. Foundry Were looking at an improvement of around 20 percent for the GPU, partly from the higher-performing GPU cores and partly from the extra 12 percent of memory bandwidth. Geekbench AI AI performance is becoming increasingly important. Even if youre not a big user of local AI agents, Apples own machine learning tools are prevalent throughout the system, from Siri AI to Photos to Dictation and so much more. The Geekbench AI test lets you run a series of common ML tasks using the CPU, GPU, or Neural Engine. Were interested in the latters performance here. Foundry Neural Engine performance keeps creeping upward, from the M4 Pro to M5 to M5 Pro. Its about 33 percent faster in the low-precision data formats that are most often used when youre not doing AI training. We dont have data for the M6 Mac mini yet, but this is one area where that much less expensive system could outstrip the M5 Pro model, possibly by a wide margin. With the Neural Engine doubled to 32 cores, we can expect lower-precision AI tasks where memory bandwidth isnt the limit to run a lot faster. Cinebench 2026 Cinebench is a great test of a certain kind of CPU performance as it renders offline computer graphics, the kind of high-quality but very slow rendering used in TV and film. Foundry A single core is only 11 percent faster, but when theyre all working at once, the higher core count and change to the core configuration in the M5 Pro make a big difference. Performance goes up by 40 percent, a big jump even when you consider its has been two years between products. HandBrake video encode HandBrake uses standard video encoder libraries to transcode videos. We used the Creative Commons license Tears of Steel video in 4K, and transcode it down to a 1080p H.265 format, using both a CPU-based x265 encoder and the videotoolbox encoder that leverages Apples dedicated video encoding hardware. Foundry This test is a measure of how many seconds the transcode takes, so shorter results are better. Again, the increase in core count and configuration change results in a big multi-core CPU benefit, as the CPU-based encoder runs 26 percent faster. The newer hardware video encoder gets even a bigger boost, thoughits done in 41 percent less time! Game benchmarks A Mac mini is not really a gamers machine. Youd be crazy to spend this kind of money on a Mac expecting to play the latest games, and the limited cooling potential of a little Mac mini enclosure makes it struggle and get loud when playing a high-end game. Still, game benchmarks tend to stress the entire system at oncethe CPU, GPU, and memoryand are a great look at total system performance. Foundry The Borderlands 3 test only runs a little faster at lower resolutions and settings. But Apples newer GPU, despite still only having 20 cores, runs the game much better at 4K and High settings. You get a 52 percent improvement with those particular settings, though its still not really very smooth, and we would recommend lower settings for anyone trying to play this on a Mac mini. Foundry The real-time strategy game Total War: Warhammer III is very demanding, and at 4K the M5 Pro just cant cut it. Theres still a 31 percent improvement at 1080p and High settings, however. Foundry Rise of the Tomb Raider is getting a little old, and most modern Macs can run it quite well. The new Mac mini runs this game about 10-15 percent better than the one from two years ago. Overall, the combination of more CPU cores in a higher-performing configuration, a bit more memory bandwidth, and a new GPU core design pays off for 3D games. Blackmagic Disk Speed A final bit of great news as we close out the benchmarks. Apples latest SSD hardware is fully present here, offering a huge boost to performance where it was sorely needed. Foundry Back in the M1 and M2 days, Apples storage performance was second to none. But as you can see, it remained stagnant for years, and only recently doubled in performance with the latest generation. This puts it back on the level with some of the best Windows PCs you can buy. Should you buy an M5 Pro Mac mini? Theres not much to talk about with the new M5 Pro Mac mini other than performance. It looks identical to the 2-year-old model that preceded it, and have only modest improvements to wireless features and multi-display support that most users will probably not notice. So what we have, essentially, is the same computer as Apple was selling in late 2024, only faster. The good news is, its an appropriate speed boost given the two year gap. A CPU speedup of 10-30 percent and a GPU improvement of 20-40 percent is what you can expect in most cases, which would be a lot for a year-over-year boost, but is about what we expect after two years between releases. Its a respectable improvement. If the price was the same, we could confidently claim this is a very good update. But the price is not the same. Two years ago, the base model of the Mac mini was a very good deal, but the value proposition quickly disintegrated when you started adding on Apples outrageously-priced upgrades. Today, the base model is 50 percent more expensive and higher configurations cost hundreds of dollars more. The model I reviewed two years ago was $2,299 and configured almost exactly like the one Im reviewing now, save for the M5 Pro instead of the M4 Pro. Now it costs you $2,899. Thats not how its supposed to work. As time marches on, youre supposed to get a faster computer for the same price or less. Or at least a bunch of new features to make up the difference. An identical machine that is 25-30 percent faster but costs 25-50 percent more is moving in the wrong direction. Of course, the current RAM and SSD crunch are affecting everyone, and every company writing a blank check for endless AI investment is to blame. The price increases that resulted from this are not Apples fault , but it is Apples problem . This is a good computer at a bad price, and its not worth the upgrade if youre not in desperate need of one. And if you are, I feel sorry for you; this is a terrible time to buy any computer.
SG Mehta's 'Naxalite' remark sparks heated exchange in SC
A heated exchange occurred in the Supreme Court between senior advocate S Muralidhar and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta over Mehta's use of the term Naxalites during a hearing on the national song Vande Mataram. Muralidhar strongly objected to the remark, demanding its withdrawal, while Mehta defended his statement, referring to an ideology rather than individuals. The bench intervened, emphasising decorum and constitutional issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Indian MMA athlete Suchika Tariyal and the Indian womens cricket team for their medal-winning performances at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Tariyal scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Asian Games medal in mixed martial arts after securing a bronze in the womens traditional -60kg category. A historic achievement for India! Congratulations to Suchika Tariyal on winning a Bronze in Mixed Martial Arts and securing Indias first-ever Asian Games medal in this field. Her achievement is especially significant, highlighting her dedication and zeal. Best wishes for many more successes ahead: PM @narendramodi, Prime Ministers office posted on Tuesday. PM Modi also congratulated the Indian womens cricket team after the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games. A splendid triumph for Indian cricket! Heartiest congratulations to our Womens Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork. This victory also brings India its first Gold of this edition of the Games. The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country. Best wishes to the entire squad: PM @narendramodi. The womens cricket teams gold was Indias first top podium finish of the ongoing edition, while Tariyals bronze marked a landmark moment for the country in MMA at the continental multi-sport event. A splendid triumph for Indian cricket! Heartiest congratulations to our Womens Cricket Team on winning the Gold medal at the Asian Games. It was a commanding performance at the Games, marked by confidence, skill and wonderful teamwork. This victory also brings India its first Gold of this edition of the Games. The team has made the nation proud and will inspire countless young cricketers across the country. Best wishes to the entire squad: PM @narendramodi. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Indias womens cricket team, meanwhile, added the first gold medal to the countrys campaign, beating Sri Lanka in a repeat of the previous editions womens cricket final to successfully defend their title. Article Source: IANS
World Is Bigger Than 5: After India, Turkey Calls For UN Security Council Reforms
UNSC was established in 1945, in the aftermath of World War II. Since then, its permanent membership has remained unchanged, holding the five permanent seats, each with veto power, commanding disproportionate influence.
Jagan to meet Governor over alleged attack on YSRCP rallies demanding CBI probe into DSC recruitment
YSRCP president alleges Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Lokesh sent groups to attack party workers, says police booked the victims instead, and demands cases against both leaders
Jagan to meet Governor over alleged attack on YSRCP rallies demanding CBI probe into DSC recruitment
YSRCP president alleges Chief Minister Naidu and Minister Lokesh sent groups to attack party workers, says police booked the victims instead, and demands cases against both leaders
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.
Opposition Rallies Against UP Ministers Division Proposal, Calls for Action
Opposition leaders criticize UP Minister O.P. Rajbhars comments on dividing the state, demanding accountability and development. Opposition Rallies Against UP Ministers Division Proposal, Calls for Action
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.
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 .
Asian Games Cricket: Smriti Mandhana becomes first woman to score 11,000 international runs
Smriti Mandhana achieved a historic milestone by scoring 11,000 international runs. She became the first woman cricketer to reach this significant career achievement. Mandhana scored 79 runs against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games final. Her impressive knock included five fours and seven sixes. India secured a commanding victory in the championship match.
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.
GOC reviews Agniveer training at Ladakh regimental centre, inaugurates DTN
Leh, Sep 22: Lieutenant General Madanraj Pandey, GOC, Fire and Fury Corps, visited the Ladakh scouts regimental centre and reviewed the training aspects for Agniveers and key regimental updates, officials said. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) also inaugurated a drone training node (DTN) aimed at strengthening technology-enabled training capabilities at the centre. He reviewed the training infrastructure and witnessed a demonstration at the Chinese language lab, showcasing contemporary and operationally relevant training on Monday, they said. Lt Gen Pandey interacted with the Ladakh Scouts personnel over tea and commended them for their professionalism, dedication and commitment to duty, the Army said.
Political Tensions Rise in Bihar Following Jamui Molestation Incident
The Jamui molestation case has sparked political outrage in Bihar, with leaders demanding justice and accountability for the accused. Political Tensions Rise in Bihar Following Jamui Molestation Incident
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 .
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 22 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Tuesday criticised the state government over the impending crisis involving staff of the 108 Arogya Kavacha free ambulance service, who have reportedly warned of mass resignations demanding revision of their salaries and changes to their daily duty schedules. He also criticised Health Minister U.T. Khader over repeated meetings being held with the ambulance service workers without any resolution in sight. The Karnataka 108 Arogya Kavacha ambulance staff association set a 15-day deadline ending on September 22, warning of an indefinite service shutdown and mass resignations starting tonight if their pending salary revisions and service demands are unfulfilled. Ashoka said the situation had raised concerns over the possibility of the 108 emergency ambulance service being completely disrupted across the state and questioned whether the lives of people had no value for the government. Is there no value for peoples lives? Ashoka asked, accusing the government of negligence, and administrative failure. He questioned Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar over the alleged failure to address the grievances of ambulance employees who work round the clock to provide emergency services. Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, can you not see the difficulties faced by ambulance employees who rush to serve people during emergencies, day and night, irrespective of rain or wind, while you make hollow speeches about public service? Ashoka asked. He also criticised Health Minister alleging that repeated meetings were being held in the name of finding a solution without resolving the employees concerns. Health Minister U.T. Khader, instead of holding meeting after meeting and giving excuses in the name of resolving the issue, when will justice be delivered to the employees? Ashoka asked. Ashoka further alleged that the governments contractual dispute with GVK was affecting an essential emergency service used by the public. He urged the government to stop what he described as playing with the lives of poor people and resolve the issue at the earliest. He said bringing the situation to a stage where a basic life-saving service meant for poor people during emergencies could be disrupted was evidence of the alleged incompetence of the Congress government. Ashoka demanded that the government immediately fulfil the just demands of the 108 ambulance employees and ensure that the emergency ambulance service continued without interruption. He warned that failure to resolve the issue would lead to public resentment against the government. The government must immediately fulfil the legitimate demands of the 108 employees and ensure that the ambulance service continues without any disruption. Otherwise, the people of Karnataka will teach this insensitive government a fitting lesson, Ashoka said.
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.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 22 (IANS) The election for the posts of Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Khatushyamji Municipality in Sikar district was postponed amid a late-night dispute over the absence of Congress councillor Lakshmi Devi from the voting process. The controversy began after Lakshmi Devi, the Congress councillor from Ward 10, failed to appear for voting. The voting deadline was extended several times to allow her to cast her vote. According to local reports, the process continued late into Monday night, with the voting records eventually sealed after midnight. The Returning Officer subsequently announced that the election had been postponed until further orders following directions from the State Election Commission. The dispute is significant because the 20-member Khatushyamji Municipality has an equal number of BJP and Congress councillorseight eachalong with three Independents and one RLP councillor. Eleven votes are required for a majority. The political drama continued throughout Monday after Lakshmi Devi did not reach the polling venue. The Returning Officer extended the voting time repeatedly, with reports putting the final extension at around 11:30 p.m.. BJP leaders and supporters staged a sit-in outside the municipality, demanding that Lakshmi Devi be allowed to vote. A complaint was also lodged with the police over allegations concerning her disappearance. These allegations have been made by her family and BJP supporters; they have not been established as fact. Congress leaders, meanwhile, objected to the repeated extensions. Congress MLA Virendra Singh, district president Sunita Githala and former Pradhan Bhanwarlal Verma reportedly approached the District Collector, questioning the extension of the polling deadline. The sit-ins by supporters of both parties continued amid the uncertainty. BJP leaders alleged that Congress had deliberately kept its councillor away from the voting process, while the councillor's family levelled allegations against the Congress. Lakshmi Devi is the councillor from Ward 10 and was elected on a Congress ticket. Election records show that she won the ward with 172 votes, defeating BJP's Mamta Devi by 37 votes. BJP candidate Prem Devi and Congress candidate Vinita Poonia are contesting for the Chairman's post. Reports have described Lakshmi Devi as a relative of Prem Devi, adding another dimension to the dispute. After the protests ended, supporters of both parties left the municipality premises. Memorandums containing their respective demands were submitted to the election authorities. The voting records were secured and sealed in the presence of representatives of both parties. BJP leaders also contacted senior state-level officials to apprise them of the developments. Late on Monday night, Returning Officer Kapil Upadhyay told the media that, following instructions from the State Election Commission, the elections for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Khatushyamji Municipality had been postponed until further orders. The final outcome of the Chairman's election will, therefore, be known only after the election authorities issue further directions.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 22 (IANS) The political tussle over the Tijara Municipal Council Chairperson election, which began on Monday morning, continued late into the night. Following intervention by the Rajasthan High Court, the voting deadline was extended, first to 8 p.m. and later to 10 p.m., amid delays in councilors reaching the polling station. The election result was declared after 10 p.m. with Congress candidate Ramavatar Saini winning the Chairperson's post with 18 votes. Returning Officer and SDM Divya handed him the certificate of election. The Tijara Municipal Council has 35 councilors, and 18 votes were required to secure the Chairperson's post. The dispute reached the Rajasthan High Court following allegations that Congress-backed councilors were stopped in Haryana while returning from a camp in Himachal Pradesh. Congress leaders alleged that the councilors were intercepted near Panchkula while entering Haryana and were unable to reach Tijara in time for the scheduled voting. The matter was heard by a single Bench of the Rajasthan High Court presided over by Justice Anoop Kumar Dhand. The court directed the ADM of Bhiwadi to submit a report on the incident to the State Election Commission. Following the developments, the voting deadline was extended to allow the election process to continue. Voting, initially scheduled until 8 p.m., was subsequently extended until 10 p.m. because of delays in the arrival of the councilors. The State Election Commission's instructions stated that if all councilors completed voting before 10 p.m., counting would begin immediately after polling concluded. Earlier, at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday, former MLA Sandeep Yadav, District Congress President Balram Yadav, and Congress candidate Ramavatar Saini, accompanied by party workers, reached the Returning Officer's residence. They demanded that the election be postponed until the detained councilors were brought safely to Tijara. A complaint was subsequently lodged with Tijara police station SHO Jaiprakash. Congress leaders claimed that some councilors had expressed concerns through video messages, saying they had been taken to an undisclosed location and feared for their safety. Congress workers later staged a protest near the police station. Congress leaders also alleged that former MLA Sandeep Yadav was detained for several hours at Farrukhnagar near Gurugram. The police version of events regarding the allegation had not been released at the time of the filing of the report. The Congress questioned the circumstances surrounding the alleged detention of the councilors, while the developments surrounding the election were taken up before the Rajasthan High Court and the State Election Commission. On Monday morning, former MLA Sandeep Yadav, District Congress President Balram Yadav, Congress candidate Ramavatar Saini, Block President Dharmpal Gurjar, and Deputy Pradhan Dayaram Chavda, along with women and other party workers, gathered near the police station. The protesters raised slogans demanding that the councilors be brought safely to Tijara and allowed to participate in the election. By 2 p.m., reports indicated that 16 of the 35 councilors had cast their votes. Meanwhile, the matter was taken up by the Rajasthan High Court. In compliance with the State Election Commission's order, voting for the Tijara Municipal Council Chairperson election was allowed to continue until 10 p.m.. The order stated that if all councilors completed voting before the deadline, counting would begin immediately after polling ended. The election result was subsequently declared after 10 p.m., with Ramavatar Saini securing the Chairperson post with 18 votes.
Indian men's kabaddi team beat Korea in second Group A game
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 22 (IANS) India continued their unbeaten run at the 2026 Asian Games with a commanding 6331 victory over the South Korea in their second Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Tuesday. Sunil Kumar-led side took early control of the contest and never let go. The Indian raiding unit was clinical throughout, picking up 38 out points across the match against Korea's 23, while the defence backed that up with a string of successful tackles that repeatedly stalled Korea's attacking rhythm. India raced to a 3414 lead at the interval, built on 23 out points and seven bonus points in the opening half alone, along with two All-Outs that Korea simply had no answer for. Korea's raiders struggled to find gaps in the Indian defensive line, managing just 10 touch points of their own before the break. The second half followed a similar pattern, with Korea showing marginally more fight but never threatening a comeback. India added a further 29 points after the restart, inflicting one more All-Out and stretching their bonus-point tally to 17 for the match, while Korea's response yielded 17 points but nothing close to the scale needed to peg back the deficit. With the win, India remain firmly on course to top Group A, having now beaten hosts Japan and Korea in successive outings. The men's team next takes on Bangladesh on September 23 in Group A action as they continue their pursuit of a ninth Asian Games gold in the last ten editions. India are the most successful team in the history of Asian Games kabaddi by a long way, with 11 golds from the 13 titles that have been on offer. The men have won eight of nine, losing only in Jakarta 2018 when they took bronze. The women have won three of four, with a silver in 2018. Japan's best Asian Games finish came at Guangzhou 2010, when the men took bronze.
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.
Three men allegedly posed as policemen before taking the 17-year-old and her male friend to a secluded spot in the South Delhi park; one accused later injured in encounter.
105 theft instances caught on CCTV: Here's what SIT probe finds in Ram Mandir donation case
The SIT on Tuesday filed its latest report before the Supreme Court in connection with alleged irregularities in the amount of offerings and donations at the Shri Ram Temple in Ayodhya . According to the court order, the SIT said the investigation is now complete and the chargesheet could be filed by September 25. According to the SIT report, the case relates to allegations of unauthorised withdrawal and irregularities in the amount of offerings and donations received at the temple. A case was registered against eight persons in the case on June 25, 2026 at the Ram Janmabhoomi police station in Ayodhya. CCTV footage, witness statements, bank records, mobile data and other documents were examined during the investigation.
IIT Mandi Recruitment 2026 - Walkin for Project Associate/ JRF Posts
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1 Project Associate/ JRF post. Eligible candidates can attend the walk-in interview on 01-10-2026 at the designated venue. The detailed notification is available on the official website.
