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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 17 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Saturday assured that the state government would extend full support to the expansion of the National Law School of India University campus in Bengaluru, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening legal education and institutional infrastructure. Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony for the construction of the South Block, auditorium and student centre at NLSIU in Nagarabhavi, Bengaluru, Shivakumar s

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 14 (IANS) The Centre's decision to extend the deadline for implementing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions beyond October 15 has brought relief to traders ahead of the festive season, with several Delhi-based market associations welcoming the move and urging the government to permanently scrap the proposed levy. The extension comes amid concerns among merchants that imposing MDR on UPI payments could increase the cost of doing business at a time when m

New Delhi [India], October 9: Vinir Engineering Limited (the Company), an integrated engineering solutions company engaged in the manufacturing of specialised, critical and heavy, precision-forged and machined components for industries

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Railways, B. Bharat Reddy, on Friday said that they have deployed 334 Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel and sought 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to IANS, Reddy said special security arrangements had been made at major railway stations to manage the movement of protesters arriving in

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with its GDP projected to expand by 7.3 per cent in 2026 (FY27) and 6.8 per cent in 2027 (FY28) due to robust domestic demand, increasing manufacturing capacity, and public infrastructure programmes, a United Nations (UN) report said on Friday. The UNCTADs Trade and Development Report 2026: the Geoeconomics of Development said that together, these factors sustain growth for the Indian economy despite

Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa on Friday, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers also exchanged perspectives on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Ti

Digital Desk | Shanghai, Oct 9 (IANS) Alexander Zverev overcame a brief scare and a stumble in his round 2 clash against home boy Wu Yibing with 6-4, 7-6 (4) win at the Shanghai Masters to march into the third round here on Friday. Zverev fell late into the second set when he was leading 6-5, 5-5 in the round of 64 as he seemingly twisted his ankle after hitting a backhand from the left side of the court. However, the German stood up and moved well to close out the second set in a tie-break to w

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising the contribution of international courts in upholding the rule of law and human rights amid indiscriminate conflicts, Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and who investigated genocide claims in Rwanda, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Hailing from a family of Indian Tamil descent in Durban, Pillay, 85, who became the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation awarded to a Rajasthan contractual daily wager whose reinstatement in service was denied, increasing the amount from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh in view of his prolonged legal battle over the termination of his services. A Bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul S. Chandurkar passed the order while disposing of an appeal filed by Kallu Khan challenging the Rajasthan High Courts refusal to review its earlier decision

Digital Desk | Melbourne, Oct 9 (IANS) Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti has landed a two-year contract with Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Manenti, who previously had brief BBL spells with Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, inked the deal on the back of a breakout year across international and domestic cricket. The 29-year-old off-spinner and hard-hitting batter was Italys star performer during their maiden Mens T20 World Cup appearance in February by finishing

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a number of proposals, including continuation of the scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders in a year, facilitating the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses, launching of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone development scheme, and providing three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 39 proposals were approved during the Cabinet meeting, chaire

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices snapped a two-session losing streak on Friday, supported by broad-based buying across sectors, gains in information technology stocks and a decline in global oil prices. The Sensex climbed 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to close at 72,472.33, while the Nifty rose 288.65 points, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at 22,520.45. Immediate support is placed at 22,450, followed by 22,300, while resistance is seen around 22,600. A sustained breako

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken cognisance of allegations that a tribal woman was assaulted and tortured by police personnel in Latehar district. He has directed Latehars Superintendent of Police to immediately investigate the matter, take appropriate action, and submit a report. The matter came to the Chief Ministers notice following a post on X. Responding to it, Soren issued instructions to the Latehar SP, saying that such a situation was un

Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) Candidates of the Bihar Police driver recruitment drive intensified their protest in Patna on Friday, demanding that more than 1,200 posts earmarked for women, which they claim have remained vacant, be filled with eligible male candidates from the respective categories. The candidates had planned to march towards the Chief Ministers residence to press their demands. However, police personnel intervened before the proposed march could begin. Barricades were erec

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet passed a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, said that the decision will serve as a reminder for the youth to work towards achieving PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Pathak said: Taking a major step, the Noida International Airport, has been named after Prime Ministe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday orally asked the Centre to ensure that Delhi Metro operations are not completely suspended ahead of the proposed protest in the national capital on Saturday, stressing that preventive measures should not cause inconvenience to ordinary commuters. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana expressed concern over the scheduled closure of 57 Metro stations, observing that the restri

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: (Bright Outdoor Media Limited, The company), in collaboration with District, has transformed Samay Rainas iconic red-and-black checked shirt into a larger-than-life out-of-home (OOH) installation to

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, has shared memories of his mother, Teji Bachchan, and also opened up about his parents inter-caste marriage on the show. Actress Madhuri Dixit, who graced the show as the guest, asked the veteran about his upbringing, as she said, Pitaji ke baare mein toh bahut kuch suna hai aapse. Lekin hum jaanna chahenge ki aapki mata ji kaisi thi? Kya woh strict thi ya

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the landslide margins with which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates are heading for victories in the bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have proved that the people from the minority community in the state will no longer be misled by the malicious opposition campaign accusing the BJP of being a communal force. Although the final results for Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly seats are yet t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After 42 former judges of both the Supreme Court and High Courts wrote an open letter expressing concern over the alleged campaign to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary and other constitutional institutions, several NDA leaders welcomed the move and said that the judges have the right sentiment. Claiming that the Opposition is trying to create a situation of 'anarchy', the leaders said that they should reflect on their actions. Bihar Minister Ram

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should go for an off-cycle 50 basis points hike sooner rather than later and widen the interest rate corridor as the world is caught in a tailspin with emerging markets at receiving end, a report said on Friday. While recent action on rate front by RBI was welcome, its effect had already been priced in by markets and thus real impact remained absent on either yields or exchange rate front, SBI Research said. It also said wide

Digital Desk | Ottawa, Oct 9 (IANS) A 23-year-old man of Punjab origin was killed outside a commercial complex in Langley in Canada's British Columbia, in what Canadian authorities suspect was a targeted attack. An investigation is being conducted into a possible connection between the killing and the burning of a vehicle following the shooting, a report has detailed. The incident took place when officers from the Langley detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were sent to the 6,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Oppositions intensified campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in electoral roll revisions and claiming that the exercise has disproportionately benefited the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has revived the debate over the right to protest in a parliamentary democracy and the responsibility to safeguard public convenience. The agitation has spread across several cities and has again brought the Coc

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Pakistan government has, over the last four years, highlighted stabilisation of the economy but the word largely meant the economy has stopped falling but incomes, jobs or public services have not seen any improvement for ordinary people, a new report has said. The report from Colombo-based publication Asian News Post said the government of Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised avoiding default through IMFbacked programmes, but that policy focus has prioritised

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 9 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper suffered a gunshot injury on Friday while on duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said. The officials said the circumstances leading to the incident are being ascertained. The injured trooper was identified as Mohammad Mushtaq, a resident of Mari village in Reasi district. He was shifted to the Reasi district hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 9.10 a.m. while the trooper was on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season is set to kick off on October 10, with 13 teams competing in a revamped campaign that will run until May 2027. The upcoming season will mark the return of the traditional home-and-away format and playoffs under a new club-led model, bringing back a longer league campaign and renewed competition for the title. The new season will feature 163 matches across eight months, with each participating team scheduled to fa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India-US ties for much of the past quarter-century were anchored in the belief that a stronger India served a larger American strategic purpose by helping sustain the balance of power in Asia, diversify supply chains and strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, a report has stated. It noted that while differences have always existed, the broader strategic rationale was considered strong enough to withstand them, but that assumption is becoming increasingly

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Elon Musks Starlink is certainly a great innovation in recent times but the Government of India has to do what it is obliged to do -- to protect its national security, sovereignty and people. Speaking to IANS on the Starlink row, Chandrasekhar said one tweet or one post doesn't change government policymaking. One entrepreneur cannot pressure the government to change i

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Author and entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna has offered a peek into her preparations for the festive season. She shared photographs while working on her Diwali gifting collection of candles. Taking to Instagram, Twinkle spoke about balancing her writing commitments with her entrepreneurial venture, describing herself as a jack of many trades who has also become a candle wali. Im a jack of many trades and the master of one. Writing will always be my main gig but bet

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released the Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Digital Rights Management (DRM)-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026, and invited comments from stakeholders on the proposed framework for auditing DRM-based television distribution systems. The draft manual has been prepared to provide detailed audit procedures for DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), par

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Friday targeted the BJP-led state government, alleging that it has tarnished Odishas image in just two-and-a-half years in power. Addressing the partys Jana Sampark Padyatra in the Bhubaneswar North Assembly constituency, held on the occasion of the birth anniversary of noted Odia freedom fighter Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Patnaik said his party believes in

Digital Desk | Durban, Oct 9 (IANS) Nic Maddinson's return to Test cricket did not pan out the way he would have wanted to, as the opener was dismissed for a 33-ball duck in the first innings of the first Test against South Africa at Kingsmead here on Friday. Maddinson made a return to Test cricket after almost 10 years since last featuring in December 2016 against Pakistan and defeated testicular cancer on a fairytale comeback into the international fold. However, the Southpaw was dismissed for

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 9 (IANS) The US governments suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM) for major IT outsourcing companies could have complex and far-reaching implications for India, with the move posing challenges to traditional IT outsourcing while potentially accelerating the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and high-value technology work in the country, Karnataka IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday. Responding to the development,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Mumbai City FC head coach Manolo Marquez has said his priority is to improve every aspect of the team ahead of the new Indian Super League (ISL) season, stressing that a fresh campaign with new players requires a game-by-game approach despite the clubs successful history. Asked whether Mumbai City's reputation and expectations brought additional pressure, Marquez said the focus was on building the team and preparing for each fixture rather than dwelling on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Bevon Jacobs would be missing his commitments with Auckland as he gears up to feature in the Big Bash League for a short stint with Brisbane Heat. Jacobs will join his compatriot Tim Robinson in the Heat squad for the BBL season after he was named as a short-term replacement for England's Tom Curran, who will not start due to family commitments. He will be available for the Heat's opener against Sydney Sixers on December 15, while he will also be available

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) From the trends of the results for the bypolls for Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and the Rejinagar Assembly in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, it is clear now that the BJP candidates are heading for victories, with massive margins from both the constituencies. At the end of the 12th round of counting at Nandigram, the BJP candidate Hasirani Rath is ahead of the Congress Milan Pradhan by a massive margin of 97,402 votes. Raths

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The busting of the Faridabad terror module, which allegedly carried out the car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort in November last year, exposed how white-collar professionals were operating dangerous terror cells in India. It also indicated growing interest among similar youth in establishing terror cells and engaging in anti-national activities. These terror cells have emerged independently, with minimal interference from outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed an

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India's industrial and logistics sector absorption rose 14.1 per cent year-on-year to 24.3 million sq ft in Q3 2026, a report showed on Friday. While Tier-I cities continued to dominate, accounting for 19.9 million sq ft or 82 per cent of total absorption and Tier-II and III cities contributed 4.4 million sq ft or 18 per cent, according to a report by according to a report by Savills India. Cumulative absorption in the first nine months of 2026 reached 59.1

Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams detected and safely neutralised 27 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during a 48-hour intelligence-led operation along an 8-km route in Manipurs Kamjong district. The security forces also arrested three militants belonging to different banned outfits and apprehended a drug peddler in separate operations, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, who essays the role of a cop in Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, has said that she strived to understand the person behind the uniform, her sense of responsibility, and her compassion. The film marks a first in her two-decade-long career, with the actor stepping into the role of a police officer, Aleena Abraham. Talking about her part in the film, the actress said, Playing Aleena Abraham was a very new experience for me because I had n

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 9 (IANS)Pan Indian star Allu Arjun, who played a brief but pivotal role in director Gunasekhar's Telugu period film 'Rudhramadevi', featuring actress Anushka Shetty in the lead, on Friday, called his role in the film 'iconic' on the occasion of the film completing 11 years. Taking to his X timeline to post working stills from the film, Allu Arjun, who played the role of a prince called Gona Ganna Reddy in the film, wrote, 11 Years of #Rudhramadevi. #GonaGannaReddy.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D. Raja on Friday criticised the government's measures to restrict protests ahead of the October 10 demonstration at Jantar Mantar, calling them unfair and highly condemnable. His remarks come amid reports that several trains have been cancelled at two railway stations in Delhi and services at 56 metro stations have been affected ahead of the planned protest. Speaking to IANS, Raja said, I know that it is ver

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday delivered a scathing rebuttal to the Congress party as high-octane protests led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process brought central Delhi to a standstill. Taking to social media, CM Fadnavis released archival parliamentary footage of former Union Law Minister Kapil Siba

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Gold exchangetraded fund assets in India rose to Rs 1.91 lakh crore in August 2026 up 164 per cent from about Rs 72,500 crore a year earlier, a report said on Thursday. The report from Emkay Global Financial Services said commodities are increasingly moving beyond their traditional role as a hedge, with investors and institutions considering precious and industrial metals for diversification, liquidity and risk management. Silver ETFs held about Rs 85,00086

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Faheem Nazir Shah, a Kashmiri who claimed to have been assaulted during a protest by Congress leaders in Connaught Place in the national Capital, said on Friday that the EVMs were brought in by Congress in 1989 and it won elections with a heavy margin in 2004; then why are they blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission, and the EVMs now? You (Congress) are the one who introduced EVMs in 1989; Congress did it; Rajiv Gandhi introduced the

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 9: SSSMehta Industries Limited (SSSMehta or the Company), a diversified manufacturer of sheet metal components, fabricated products, structural products and engineering products, has filed its Draft

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a setback to the Andhra Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed its plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that struck down 34 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu questioned the legal basis of the data relied upon by the state government to justify the enhanced BC quota, particularly the findings of a Unified Family Survey. Senior advoc

Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: Vetrivel Explosives Limited, an integrated manufacturer of industrial explosives, explosive accessories and blasting systems, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the EMERGE

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) China is facing a human resources problem as the countrys younger generation sees technical education as lower in status than the university one, and the factories are not getting sufficient skilled manpower to run their manufacturing processes, according to an article in The Diplomat. Chinese Ministry of Education, in February this year, came out with a paper suggesting vocational school reforms. The document criticised the current systems lack of connecti

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan-based narcotic cartels are now encouraging their cronies in India to ramp up homegrown production. With agencies such as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carrying out several drug busts, the cartels from Pakistan have decided to focus more on home-made substances to fuel their trade. Before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, poppy fields were in abundance. Opium and heroin were coming out of Afghanistan in large quantities, and Pakistan-bas