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LPU protest: NH-44 traffic restored, situation under control, say police

Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara went on a rampage on the campus on Sunday, vandalising property and blocking a stretch of the New Delhi-Amritsar highway outside their campus over claims that an outsider raped a female student on the university premises

28 Sep 2026 9:30 am
Former Tripura CM Manik Sarkar faces black-flag protest in Tripura

Sarkar was the Chief Minister of Tripura for 20 years between 1998 and 2018

28 Sep 2026 9:28 am
Hurricane Polo heads for Baja California as Nolo threatens Hawaii

Nolo was well southwest of Hawaii and moving away from the Big Island as the weekend drew to a close. A high-wind warning, wind advisory and high surf advisory remained in effect for parts of the island through Sunday evening as Nolo's maximum sustained winds increased to near 105 mph (165 kph)

28 Sep 2026 9:08 am
AI could drive events causing one billion deaths: Bill Gates

Theres never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools, he added

28 Sep 2026 9:01 am
US-China tariff plan covers dollar 30 billion each way

The board is focused initially on trade in non-sensitive goods between the two countries

28 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Delhi PWD Minister slaps man on camera

A young man standing nearby was recording the proceedings when Verma allegedly slapped him

28 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Amit Shah flags off Indias first LNG train from Sabarmati station in Gujarat

Among these are line doubling works, the Kavach train protection system, automatic signalling system and a WAG-12 electric locomotive maintenance shed

28 Sep 2026 8:30 am
Punjab: LPU protest turns violent over alleged rape

A special investigation team has also been formed to investigate the matter, police said

28 Sep 2026 8:27 am
Tamil Nadu govt revokes order exempting Law and Order dept from RTI Act

The administration officially withdrew the GO of the Human Resources Management (R) Department, dated September 21

28 Sep 2026 8:24 am
New satellite engine uses atmosphere as fuel source

Featuring an efficient intake and an MRI-inspired thruster, the system operates on solar power and could also support future Mars missions

28 Sep 2026 8:21 am
Russian overnight strikes kill two in Ukraine

At the UN General Assembly, Russias top diplomat brushed off a meeting with his German counterpart their first since the 2022 invasion

28 Sep 2026 8:19 am
Activist Sonam Wangchuk backs Oct 2 CJP protest against CEC

While he expressed his support for CJPs proposed agitation, Wangchuk added that he might not be physically present during the protest

28 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran wont retreat as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal

The navy said that the vehicle was being examined by specialists to recover its data

28 Sep 2026 8:14 am
India is still a solid democracy

Its easy to see why this country continues to be a shining beacon of hope for countries where citizens have no voice

28 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Keeping beaches clean is part of our civic duty!

Cynics may scoff this is a one-off effort, and others may laugh at what critics call a photo-op

28 Sep 2026 8:05 am
Bank unions defer three-day nationwide strike after IBA assurance

The strike, called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), was scheduled to begin on September 28 and coincided with the half-yearly closing of banks. With the strike deferred, banks will remain open on Monday

28 Sep 2026 12:21 am
World Rhino Day: 105 rhino horns destroyed in West Bengal to combat trafficking

The forest department said the disposal was intended to make it clear that seized wildlife parts should not be allowed to re-enter illegal trade or be reused by wildlife smugglers

27 Sep 2026 10:07 pm
Punjab: Protests erupt at university after posts about alleged rape

A senior police official said that the students began protesting at around 2 am on Sunday after the reports about an alleged rape case in the campus spread on social media

27 Sep 2026 8:33 pm
Fadnavis flags El Nino concerns as govt begins assessment in drought-hit talukas

The government declared drought in 265 of the states 358 talukas, covering around 74 per cent of the state, following deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells. The decision has triggered a package of relief measures for affected farmers and rural communities

27 Sep 2026 6:46 pm
Bangkok flooding: 3,000 remain in shelters as rain eases in Thai capital

Days of continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding and severe disruptions in Bangkok, impacting traffic and businesses, with accumulated rainfall exceeding 30 centimetres (11.8 inches) in many areas

27 Sep 2026 5:43 pm
Rahul Gandhi blames EC, EVMs on losing elections: Giriraj Singh

Addressing the allegations levelled by the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi against the Election Commission, Union Minister Singh said that when Rahul Gandhi wins elections in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh, he says everything is fine

27 Sep 2026 5:11 pm
Devendra Fadnavis accuses Rahul Gandhi of creating anarchy, chaos over EC

CM Devendra Fadnavis also rejected reports of differences within the poll panel, saying all three election commissioners had stated in a joint press statement that decisions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) were taken unanimously

27 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
At least 12 dead, dozens missing after vessel capsizes in Congos Lake Kivu

The vessel was carrying more than 50 people when it capsized on Saturday night in the Idjwi territory, in South Kivu province, said Felix Habiragi, chief of the village of Kisheke near the scene of the accident

27 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Mobile retailers to observe 'No UPI Day on October 2 in protest of 0.4 pc MDR

A protest will be held on Oct 2, Gandhi Jayanti, with retailers planning to temporarily stop accepting UPI payments and symbolically cover their UPI QR codes with black cloth, AIMRA said

27 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
ACs, TVs, washing machines to get costlier from October 1; check details here

Manufacturers have cited rising prices of key inputs such as copper, aluminium and steel, higher costs of crude oil derivatives and freight, as well as currency exchange volatility amid the ongoing West Asia crisis

27 Sep 2026 3:54 pm
Pune youth killed, body dumped in Beed; two friends arrested

The accused visited the house of Abhishek Namdev Karkambe (23) at Shikrapur in Pune district, took him along on the pretext of an outing and then allegedly strangled him to death, a police official said

27 Sep 2026 3:03 pm
From chips to ships: Rajnath Singh pushes indigenous defence manufacturing

From chips to ships, from screws to complete weapon systems, this will take India to strategic autonomy, he said, underlining the importance of indigenous design, innovation and adaptation across the defence sector

27 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strike ahead of 10th anniversary

Addressing the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, Modi said the Indian Army carried out the operation on September 28-29, 2016, targeting terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC)

27 Sep 2026 2:38 pm
Congress questions Maharashtra data-centre push amid drought in 265 talukas

The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared drought conditions in 265 talukas across 32 districts, covering about 74 per cent of the state, following deficient rainfall and prolonged dry spells

27 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Chhattisgarh rains flood Gadchiroli, 525 people shifted to safer places

The heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh inundated several low-lying areas, caused rivers and streams to swell and disrupted road connectivity. The resulting flood-like conditions also affected neighbouring areas of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra

27 Sep 2026 1:54 pm
Trump urges Zelenskyy and Putin to settle Russia-Ukraine war amid death toll

Zelenskyy said Russia was recruiting citizens from several countries and sending them to the battlefield.

27 Sep 2026 12:56 pm
DR Congo plane crash kills at least 17, including senior military officials

Bokinda later informed reporters that the death toll had risen from the initial figure of 13 to 17 after authorities recovered 16 adult bodies and the body of a baby once the fire at the wreckage was brought under control.

27 Sep 2026 12:55 pm
Iran FM Araghchi says Tehran awaits formal US response on Hormuz proposal

Araghchi said Iran was awaiting a formal US position from mediators before taking a final decision, adding that any move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would depend on Tehran's conditions being fulfilled

27 Sep 2026 12:54 pm
UP rain: 10 killed, 17 injured as 63 districts record excess rainfall

The state received 19 times its normal rainfall in the past 24 hours, with heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds damaging standing crops and 117 houses, they said.

27 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Jaishankar at UNGA: India will exercise its right to defend against terrorism

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 last year, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had killed 26 civilians. New Delhi has consistently denied any third-party intervention

27 Sep 2026 12:51 pm
'The game against Japan was a good pinch for India': Sunil Gavaskar

The mens team were one good strike away from being beaten. That should keep them in fine fettle when they begin their Asian Games campaign. Theyll have to be watchful as the pitch will be uncertain and the outfields softness can be a concern

27 Sep 2026 9:08 am
Guinness record: Turkey community cooks 6,840 litres of baked beans in giant pot

The city of Kelkits Chamber of Commerce and Industry worked alongside the Gumushane Governorship, to create the largest pot of baked beans in the world

27 Sep 2026 8:12 am
Patels cucumbers say Namastey London as gherkin brand eyes global growth

At a recent event at Londons iconic Gherkin building in the City of London, the company showcased the UKs leading gherkin brand Mrs Elswood in its wide varieties and flavours

27 Sep 2026 8:09 am
Zelenskyy urges Trump to press Xi to help end Russia-Ukraine war

Zelenskyy told reporters he has not yet received feedback from the White House about Trumps talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping but expects to learn the outcome

27 Sep 2026 8:07 am
Trump posts map labelling Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait

The White House officials on Saturday only said that the US officials were having quite positive and constructive conversations about peace deals with mediators on the Iran war.

27 Sep 2026 8:03 am
ECI extends Delhi SIR claims deadline to October 30, Maharashtra to October 12

The controversy spans objections raised by Joshi and Sandhu on issues such as changes to Form 6 used for new voter enrolment, the functioning of the online system ECINET, the redistribution of work in the IT division, appeals in the West Bengal SIR, and the handling of cases involving voters in Goa, for instance

27 Sep 2026 8:01 am
Delhi govt plans police posts at subways, under flyovers after gang rape

Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday directed officials to finalise the project in coordination with the Delhi Police and implement it as soon as possible

27 Sep 2026 7:57 am
The tragedy of Nandi and Surabhi

Even the hump, once associated in India with Shivas sacred symbol, the linga, is prized there as a delicacy.

27 Sep 2026 7:55 am
Gondhal vs Dhurandhar

If were being honest, Dhurandhar bhai, it is because of you that we may have lost out.

27 Sep 2026 7:55 am
Greece: Two found unconscious as rescuers search rubble after Athens blast

Rescuers searching a collapsed building in Athens Plaka district recovered two unconscious people after a blast believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Crews continued searching for four others, while nearby buildings were evacuated and an investigation into the explosion was underway

26 Sep 2026 7:43 pm
Thailand floods: Heavy rain batters Bangkok, disrupts traffic and businesses

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, disrupting traffic, closing businesses and forcing about 900 people into shelters. More than 84,000 people across 21 Thai provinces have been affected, while authorities warn that heavy rainfall could continue through Sunday

26 Sep 2026 4:40 pm
UP schools closed in several districts amid heavy rainfall and weather alerts

Schools in several Uttar Pradesh districts have been closed amid heavy rainfall and weather warnings. Lucknow, Prayagraj and Kanpur announced closures for September 26, while CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to monitor relief operations and provide prompt assistance to affected families

26 Sep 2026 4:30 pm
West Bengal Police reshuffle: New appointments in intelligence, traffic, CID

The West Bengal government has transferred 23 IPS officers in a major reshuffle covering the state and Kolkata Police. The changes include new appointments in the Intelligence Branch, Traffic, Detective Department, CID, Security and other key police units across the state

26 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Minor girl alleges sexual assault in Bihar's Darbhanga district, two arrested

Two youths have been arrested in Bihars Darbhanga after a minor girl alleged she was sexually assaulted after accepting a motorcycle ride from an examination centre. Police seized the motorcycle and are investigating the allegations, sequence of events and roles of those arrested

26 Sep 2026 2:48 pm
Wrestlers appeal against Brij Bhushan acquittal adjourned to September 28

A Delhi court has adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. The wrestlers argue that the trial court incorrectly assessed evidence in the sexual harassment case.

26 Sep 2026 2:47 pm