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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 India and Italy on Wednesday concluded discussions on a wide gamut of areas of cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crime, including drug trafficking and the emerging regional and global terrorist threats. The talks were held during the sixth meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime and the second meeting of the India-Italy Permanent Task Force on Countering Financing of Terrorism held in New Delhi on

Digital Desk | Rishikesh, Oct 7 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati on Wednesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25-year journey in public life, saying his biggest strength was his ability to regard the entire nation as his family and that his tenure had given fresh impetus to the ideals of service, good governance and nation-building. Welcoming the Seva Jyoti Yatra, Swami Saraswati said the Prime Minister's 25-year public journey would find a place in history, adding that while many leaders

Digital Desk | Sagar, Oct 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday expanded its cheetah reintroduction programme to a third habitat with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav releasing two cheetahs, male Vyom and female Neera, at the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve in Sagar. The development is significant for India's cheetah conservation programme as the two animals have been introduced into a reserve that already has tigers, unlike some of the state's other cheetah habitats. Yadav said Madhya Pradesh had emerged

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday took a jibe at the Samajwadi Party (SP), saying that the Rajya Sabha polls in the state have depicted that the results of the upcoming Assembly elections will come down to 80 per cent for the NDA and 20 per cent for the PDA. This comes a day after the Samajwadi Party chose to field two candidates for the Rajya Sabha polls, paving the way for its two candidates and the BJP's eight candidates to win unop

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced that it has removed Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) from the list of scheduled banks, formally reflecting the lender's changed regulatory status following the cancellation of its banking licence earlier this year. In a notification, the central bank said Paytm Payments Bank has been excluded from the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which contains the list of banks recognised a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has made it clear that stepping down from the leadership role has not diminished her ambitions as a cricketer, saying she remains determined to contribute to the national team and add more trophies to her collection. Harmanpreet, who handed over the captaincy after Indias Asian Games campaign, said the next phase of her career will be about greater clarity, enjoyment and continuing to contribute wherever the team needs

Digital Desk | Varanasi, Oct 7 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Nabin on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and other opposition leaders of attempting to spread anarchy in Delhi. The BJP Chief's remarks were in reference to the INDIA bloc's protest, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the conduct of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of el

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted bail to a 20-year-old man accused under the POCSO Act, observing that the romantic relationship between him and the 14-year-old victim, coupled with her initial statement that she had left home on her own and had no complaint against anyone, were mitigating factors that tilted the balance in favour of bail. A single-judge bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna said that the documents on record showed an intimate and romantic relati

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Seva Sankalp Yatra, from Vadnagar to Varanasi and Varanasi to Vadnagar, which began on September 17 to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and also the completion of his 25 years as head of government, culminated on Wednesday, with grand closing ceremonies held at both places - Varanasi and Vadnagar. The culmination ceremony in Varanasi was addressed by BJP National President Nitin Nabin, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Assam

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the conviction of a Nepali woman in connection with a 2017 opium seizure case in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the court of the Third Additional District and Sessions Judge of Bahraich on Tuesday sentenced Sunita Pun, 31, a resident of Nepal's Sarlahi district, to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh under the provi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Reiterating its call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, India on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated an end to the fighting and stressed that the solution does not lie on the battlefield. Let me say that, on the issue of the Ukraine conflict, India has consistently maintained that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward. You are very well aware of our position. Pr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked world leaders for their warm wishes as he completed 25 years as the head of the government. PM Modi thanked Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the warm wishes and expressed readiness to continue cooperation to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership and advance a shared vision for a more inclusive, prosperous and peaceful world. Thank you, President Tinubu. India and Nigeria are close partners and

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' in New Delhi on Wednesday. In Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma participated in the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' and 'Seva Jyoti Yatra' programme held at the Mela Ground on VT Road in Jaipur's Mansarovar. The Chief Minister joined the Prime Minister's programme through video conferencing and listened to his address. During the event, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his resolve to b

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Meta on Wednesday announced a series of new AI-powered measures aimed at strengthening its fight against child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram, as the company revealed it took action against 5.3 million pieces of child sexual exploitation content in India during the first six months of 2026. The social media giant said more than 98 per cent of the violative content removed in India between January and June this year was proactively detected by

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 7 (IANS) Olympic champions, world No.1s and World Cup winners will headline the international contingent at the second season of the Archery Premier League (APL), with five established global stars set to bring their experience and high-pressure pedigree to Hyderabad. The foreign contingent features athletes who have won Olympic and World Championship medals, occupied the top spot in the world rankings, and produced landmark performances on the international circuit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The outlook for onion availability has strengthened considerably with robust market arrivals and the commencement of fresh Kharif supplies, with the improving supply position already translating into a broad-based moderation in prices of the staple vegetable across mandis and major consumer markets, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Wednesday. The weighted average mandi price in Maharashtra has declined by nearly 13 per ce

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Rajpal Yadav had a brief light-hearted exchange with CJI Surya Kant as he appeared in the Apex Court with regards to the alleged case of fraud of INR 5 crore. On Wednesday, the actor appeared in court to present his side. He said, The matter around INR 5 crores was getting solved back in 2012 itself but these INR 5 crores have affected my INR 22 crores, and also my brand image of more than INR 250 crores. CJI then told him, Make a good movie and entertai

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 7 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 12-hour Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids, asserting that the agency's teams returned empty-handed and that nothing was found despite an extensive search in the state. He said the outcome was a clear reflection of the state government's integrity and accused the BJP of using central agencies to intimidate and tarnish the image of an elected Chief

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A child was killed and four other people injured as rains continue to wreak havoc in Mardan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Wednesday. Rescue 1122 said that a seven-year-old boy was killed after the roof of one house collapsed due to heavy rain. The mother and the minor sister of the boy were also injured in the incident, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported. Two women injured in a similar incident in the Bala Gh

Digital Desk | Beijing, Oct 7 (IANS) Elise Mertens finally found a way past Coco Gauff on Wednesday, ending a five-match losing streak against the American with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory in the China Open fourth round to reach the quarterfinals in Beijing. The Belgian 13th seed had entered the contest without a win in five previous meetings with Gauff, despite having twice come agonisingly close to pulling off the upset. This time, however, Mertens made sure the match did not slip away, prod

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The makers of director Nani's upcoming emotional action entertainer 'Delivery Boy', featuring actors Leo Sivakumar, Brigida and Radhika Sarathkumar in the lead, on Wednesday announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on October 23 this year. Saregama Tamil, the popular music label, shared the release date announcement poster of the film on its social media timelines. It wrote, Get ready for love, music & emotions on the big screen! #DeliveryBoy Mov

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday criticised the registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing concern over what he described as the deteriorating state of democracy in the country. Political tensions have intensified following recent developments in Delhi and the filing of an FIR against the two Congress leaders. Reacting to the developments while speaking

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 7 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, interacted with representatives of the India Association Hong Kong and the Forum of Indian Professionals Hong Kong (FIPHK) at the Indian Consulate General in the city on Wednesday, lauding the organisations sustained work for the community and wider contribution to Hong Kong. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami met representatives of the India Association Hong Kong and the Forum of Indian Professionals Hong Kong (FIP

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 7 (IANS) J&K Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjeev Verma on Wednesday said that no voter would be left behind as he announced a two-day special weekend voter enrolment drive on October 10 and 11. With the objective of ensuring that no eligible voter is left behind, Chief Electoral Officer, J&K, Sanjeev Verma announced a two-day Special Intensive Voter Enrolment Drive across J&K on October 10 (Saturday) and October 11 (Sunday), 2026, marking the beginning of a regular we

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to former Tamil Nadu Minister E.V. Velu and his son, E.V. Kumaran, in a case involving alleged illegal sand excavation from a lake in Tiruvannamalai district. Justice V. Lakshminarayanan refused their request for an ex parte interim stay and directed the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) to respond by November 6. The father and son have filed separate petitions seeking to qu

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) The National Award-winning lyricist Prasoon Joshi has extended his warm wishes to PM Modi on his 25 years of public service. The senior lyricist called PM Modi, a Karmayogi. Prasoon Joshi, who currently serves as the Prasar Bharati Chairman exclusively spoke with IANS, and said, In my view, he is a Karmayogi and works tirelessly, setting an example before the country that action brings results, and change and transformation come through action. He is a source

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India and the UK have agreed to identify priority areas to explore for future capital markets cooperation as the two sides discussed opportunities to increase cross-border investment and Indian firms access to international capital including through cross-border equity and bond listings via GIFT-IFSC, and stronger capital market connectivity, according to a joint statement, adopted after the 'India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026' held in London. The UK

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years at the helm of a government, describing the milestone as a matter of good fortune for the people of the state. Yadav participated virtually in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha' from Ujjain as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised programmes across Madhya Pradesh to mark his 25 years of public service and highl

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday said it will not support the Odisha bandh called by the Congress-led INDIA bloc for October 8, clarifying its stand on the statewide shutdown. Political parties under the INDIA bloc had earlier announced an Odisha Bandh on Thursday over demands including the repeal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over tex

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday claimed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was worried about alleged sting operations targeting Congress ministers because he had been involved in such activities earlier. Responding to Shivakumar's alleged apprehension, expressed at a Cabinet meeting, that BJP and JD(S) could target Congress ministers and conduct sting opera

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 7 (IANS) The Mahagathbandhan on Wednesday took its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to the streets, with 'Aakrosh Marches' organised at block headquarters across Bihar. In Patna, a large number of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers gathered outside the party office and raised slogans against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protesters carried effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ho

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh will begin a nearly 930-km 'Satya Sanatan Swabhiman Yatra' from Ujjain to Ayodhya on October 20, carrying the Tricolour and a five-colour Dharma flag under the motto Yato Dharmastato Jayah (where there is dharma, there is victory). Singh announced the yatra's plan and objectives at a press conference in Bhopal on Wednesday. He said it would begin on October 20, Vijayadashami, from

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka on Wednesday demanded the immediate release of the disability honorarium withheld across the state for the past five months and urged the government to raise it to Rs 5,000 a month on the Andhra Pradesh model. He has also written a letter to the Chief Secretary and the Revenue Department in this regard. Ashoka expressed outrage over the wit

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A 39-year-old man was arrested by the Local Crime Branch (LCB) of Ahmedabad Police after allegedly honey-trapping an older man through Facebook and extorting Rs 24 lakh from him in instalments by threatening to implicate him in false cases, police said on Wednesday. The accused, identified as Alpesh Solanki, a resident of Thikvadi village in Botad district, was arrested with Rs 1 lakh in cash allegedly collected from the complainant during the latest extort

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 7 (IANS) With nearly 90 per cent of crops across Karnataka affected by one of the state's most severe droughts in nearly 75 years, the government has decided to provide Rs 2,500 as the first instalment of relief to farmers from its own resources without waiting for assistance from the Centre, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Revenue G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday. Speaking to the media after visiting drought-hit areas in Ballari district, including a tur fi

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday launched its Seva Jyothi Yatra in the state capital as part of its nationwide Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's completion of 25 years in public life and governance. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar inaugurated the yatra organised by the party's Thiruvananthapuram City district committee. The programme also witnessed a direct online interaction between Prime Minister

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Music composer and singer Anurag Saikia, who is known for recreating the viral song Hind Ke Sitara from Panchayat 3, has said that his new album Pardesi is an outcome of his fascination with the stories, sounds and emotions that exist within Rajasthan. The album consists of 5 songs that explore love, longing, folklore, community and the contradictions of modern life, all through a distinctly Rajasthani lens. Talking about the album, Anurag Saikia said in a sta

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran actress Simi Garewal has remembered late actor Vinod Khanna, recalling the close bond they shared as co-stars, neighbors, and friends. Speaking about the actor, Simi said she continues to miss him and fondly remembered the special connection they shared over the years. Recently, on Vinod Khannas birth anniversary, a netizen shared the romantic song Wada Kar Le Sajna, featuring Simi Garewal and Vinod Khanna from their film Haath Ki Safai,' on X. The pos

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) The Assam government has constituted the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) and the State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC), strengthening the institutional framework for evaluating projects requiring environmental clearance in the state. The constitution of the two statutory bodies follows a notification issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on October 6. Both bodies will have a tenure of fo

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 7 (IANS) National Award winning actor, director and producer Dhanush has now met Tamil Nadu athlete Vithya Ramaraj and wholeheartedly congratulated her for doing the country proud by winning three medals -- a gold, silver and bronze == at the recently concluded Asian Games in Nagoya in Japan. Sources close to the actor shared pictures of the star meeting the ace athelete and disclosed that the actor had congratulated the star athlete for her outstanding performances i

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that eagerness to learn became a part of his life; he always considers himself a student, adding that the more he learns, he greater the ability to do something for the country will become. Addressing the 'Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha', PM Modi said, I remember that when I used to go to school in Vadnagar, our teachers used to teach us various lessons in different ways. And my name was always among the students

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) A series of attacks on teams taking action against illegal sand and gravel mining in Rajasthan show no signs of abating, as a few days after the alleged killing of a forest ranger in Pratapgarh, another incident has been reported from Sawai Madhopur, where a tractor-trolley allegedly carrying illegally mined gravel struck a police constable attempting to stop it. A police constable was seriously injured after being struck by a tractor-trolley allegedly carryin

Digital Desk | Accra, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar addressed a distinguished gathering at the Foreign Service Institute of Ghana on India, Africa and the Global South, affirming that India carries Africa in its heart and will build a partnership not just for today but for generations to come. Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bollywood star couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are set to embrace parenthood for the second time. They announced that they blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Sharing the joyous news on Instagram, the couple in a joint post shared the news about welcoming another precious addition to their family. They also shared an adorable picture of their first born Saraayah handing over a pair of ivory knitted booties to her parents. Blessed once a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Television actor Arjun Bijlani celebrated his mothers 75th birthday with an intimate gathering. He shared a series of heartfelt moments from the special occasion on social media. The Naagin actor posted pictures from the celebration, offering a glimpse of his mother surrounded by family and her friends. The joyous moments captured smiles and warmth as the family came together to mark the milestone birthday. Alongside the pictures, Arjun penned an emotional not

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 7 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Prime Minister Narendra Modis completion of 25 years in public service as a historic journey from a small village in Gujarat to the global stage, saying the milestone was a matter of pride for every Indian. Addressing the Seva Jyoti Yatra - Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Sabha at Patel Park in Hazratganj, Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today is a day of pride for every Indian, as Prime

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Actor Sudheer Babu penned a birthday note for his wife Priyadarshini, calling her his beautiful wife, best friend and forever person. Sudheer took to Instagram, where he shared a picture of himself with his wife. In the picture, the two are seen sitting together looking at the camera and smiling. Happy Birthday to my beautiful wife, my best friend, and my forever person @with_priyadharshini, he wrote as the caption. It was in 2006, when Sudheer got married to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday projected consumer price inflation at 5.2 per cent for FY27, saying price pressures were no longer as benign as they were last year, citing higher food and energy prices and supply-side risks. The RBI with inflation seen at 4.9 per cent in the second quarter, 6 per cent in the third quarter and 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter. In addition, inflation was projected at 5.6 per cent for the first quarter of 2027-28, whi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Singer Shania Twain revealed that she spent part of her summer back in the studio recording the audiobook version of her memoir From This Moment On. Calling her life story a real rollercoaster of emotions, the Queen of Country Pop said revisiting her memories while narrating the memoir was an emotional experience. Twain took to Instagram, where she shared a few glimpses of herself from the studio. She wrote in the caption: I spent some of my summer back in the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher mourned the sad demise of celebrated British writer Jeffrey Archer. He remembered their brief but memorable meeting at the Emirates Literature Festival in Dubai. Taking to Instagram, the Special 26 actor shared a photograph from their meeting and recalled how he had presented Archer with his first book, The Best Thing About You Is You.' Describing the encounter as one of the highlights of his life, Kher said he remains a great admirer