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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B. K. Hariprasad on Monday said that Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant should not behave like a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but should ensure that justice prevails in the country. This comes following a request by INDIA bloc leaders to meet the CJI. However, the CJI declined to meet, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Monday stressed that the government must build and maintain systems through which water reaches people, saying that access to safe and reliable water is central to human dignity and the fulfilment of constitutional rights. Addressing the 33rd Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, the CJI said that the governments responsibility extended beyond

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant on Monday said the true measure of a human rights institution lies not merely in the number of cases it decides, but in whether it can be heard by those who are least able to make themselves heard. Addressing the 33rd Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, CJI Kant said the Commission had evolved from a new idea into a trusted institution for thos

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has declined a request by the Congress-led INDIA bloc of Opposition parties for a meeting, advising them to approach the court through a petition instead, ahead of their planned march to the Supreme Court on Monday. According to sources, the CJI conveyed that the issues the Opposition leaders intend to raise are already sub judice and are being heard by the Supreme Court. The CJI is learnt to have said that the court

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs, Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence Development Minister Ashish Shelar on Friday said that favouring an American industrialist amounted to dishonesty on the part of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi. He also remarked that the ongoing protests by the Opposition against the SIR process amounted to the grammar of anarchy. Speaking to reporters about LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi crit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s performance in the Lok Sabha and Assembly bye-elections, saying that the party is winning every election despite the lies and disinformation campaigns of the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the INDIA bloc. In Nagaon Parliamentary constituency bye-election in Assam, Devasish Sharma of the BJP beat Mohammed Badruddin Ajmal of the All India United Democratic Front

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Amid the ongoing spat between the Indian government and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on social media platform X, who alleged a delay in receiving a telecommunication licence for his satellite company Starlink, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pitched in the debate, signalling his support for Musk. Reacting to LoP's statement, the BJP asked whether the Congress and its leader were preparing to gain funding for their campaign from a forei

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Riyadh on Thursday issued an advisory to all Indian nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and vigilant amid ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure. In view of the current situation, all Indian nationals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to remain alert and vigilant, stay indoors as necessary, and follow the instructions issued by local authorities through official channels, the Embassy stated in the advisory. Indian nat

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Russia on Thursday reviewed existing military-technical cooperation and discussed co-production and co-development initiatives at the inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industry. The inaugural session of the 24th Working Group meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation and Defence Industr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) on Thursday hosted a grand send-off ceremony for the Indian contingent ahead of the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urging the athletes to build on their historic performance at the previous edition. The ceremony, held at ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri, was attended by athletes, coaches, support staff, dignitaries and partners, while the official Team India jersey for the

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Ashwani Sharma on Thursday said the Supreme Court's decision to cancel and order fresh elections in 50 Municipal Corporation and Municipal Council wards in Patiala and Moga districts had raised serious questions about the functioning of the state Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. He said the decision had also exposed the government's alleged high-handedness during the local body elections. In a statement

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Thursday urged Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to dismiss State Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhari following the Supreme Court's observations that the December 2024 nomination process and subsequent municipal elections were severely affected by violence, intimidation and obstruction. SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema also demanded that responsibility be fixed on all officials who allegedly assisted the Aam Aadmi Par

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Former Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Sunil Jakhar on Thursday staged a protest outside the Punjab Development Commission office here, alleging that the institution had become a centre of loot by sidelining constitutional institutions and undermining the legal framework. He described it as a hub of corruption in Punjab and alleged that a group of on-state actors was plundering the state while weakening its governance structure. Speaking to

Digital Desk | Nairobi, Oct 8 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Kenya on Thursday stated that India stands in solidarity with Kenya to combat Ebola virus and is committed to supporting public health preparedness and response. India stands in solidarity with Kenya in its efforts to combat Ebola Virus Disease. We remain committed to supporting Kenyas public health preparedness and response, and to further strengthening our longstanding partnership in healthcare, the High Commission stated on

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Emphasising a swift transition from announcements to ground execution, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday made a major pitch to corporate leaders and startups at the Interactive Session on Investment Opportunities in Madhya Pradesh in Mumbai. Pledging rapid implementation and zero-delay governance, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister urged business leaders to participate in the state's ongoing transformation trajectory. Our (BJP) government be

Digital Desk | Selayang, Oct 8 (IANS) The India U17 womens team took another significant step in their AFC U17 Womens Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers campaign with a dominant 2-0 victory over Syria in their second Group E match at the MP Selayang Stadium on Thursday. Anushka Kumari, who had scored five goals in Indias record-breaking 14-0 victory over Iraq in their opening match, found the net on either side of half-time to take her qualifiers tally to seven goals. The victory gave the Indian si

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Flyers will have to shell out more for plane tickets as Air India and Air India Express have announced an increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and select international routes due to the rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices amid the continuing Middle East conflict. The Tata Group airlines have followed leading domestic carrier IndiGo in increasing the fuel surcharge. ATF prices have remained volatile in recent months amid geopolitical developments a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in New Delhi on Thursday and expressed appreciation for her continued association with India. PM Modi described Shinzo Abe as a dear friend and a visionary leader who played a defining role in elevating bilateral ties to new heights. He welcomed the inauguration of the Abe Memorial Corridor at the Rudraksh Convention Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The celebrations over Indias historic Asian Games title defence will soon give way to another test of the mens hockey teams continental credentials, with the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 set to bring Asias leading sides to India from October 27 to November 5. India became the first team to successfully defend the mens Asian Games hockey title when they clinched a second successive gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. With that achievement still fr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Reigning World 10K Bengaluru Indian Elite champion Harmanjot Singh and former winner Lili Das will headline a strong Indian contingent for the 21st edition of the Delhi Half Marathon, with 22 men and 20 women set to compete in the Indian Elite category here on October 18. Harmanjot will make his debut at the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race carrying the distinction of being the fastest runner in the Indian Elite field. The 2026 Asian Cross Country Champ

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch has arrested a man allegedly involved in the killing of Punjabi social media influencer and make-up artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar on October 3, identifying him as the shooter who also arranged the motorcycle used in the attack, police said on Thursday. The accused has been identified as Parminder Prasad alias Parminder Kaka. According to Ahmedabad Crime Branch DCP, Ajit Rajian, Parminder carried out the firing that killed San

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is marching towards a future where products and their designs will be developed in the country, while the underlying technology and intellectual property will also belong to the country. Addressing the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) here, PM Modi said the country has moved beyond being merely a consumer of technology and is now rapidly emerging as a creator and innovator. The Prime Ministe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the party and other INDIA bloc MPs are marching to Rajghat to stage a peaceful sit-in protest, while accusing the BJP-led government of undermining democratic rights and institutions. The development comes as Congress and other INDIA bloc MPs were marching to Rajghat after lunch at a restaurant in Connaught Place. The Opposition parties have been se

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Institutional deal activity in India broadened in the third quarter of 2026, with 696 transactions worth $36.9 billion recorded across mergers and acquisitions, private equity and public markets, a report said on Thursday. Excluding initial public offerings and qualified institutional placements, 608 M&A and PE transactions were recorded worth $23.1 billion, with volumes rising 8 per cent quarteronquarter even as values declined 36 per cent, the report from

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 8 (IANS) Leaders of Congress and other constituents of the INDIA Bloc were detained in Hyderabad on Thursday as they tried to march towards Lok Bhavan demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged irregularities in Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Telangana Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud, MLC Kodandaram, CPI MLA and partys state Secretary Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao, CPI-M state Secretary John Wesley, were among those det

Digital Desk | Nicosia, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Cyprus on Thursday held discussions on expanding trade and investment; advancing cooperation in shipping and technology; and, strengthening tourism connectivity and infrastructure links. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, and Deputy Minister to Cyprus President, Irene Piki. The two sides reviewed progress on the India-Cyprus strategic agenda after Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides' S

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, paid obeisance at the 125-year-old Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara Sahib in Hong Kong on Thursday and also met members of the gurudwara's parbandhak committee. He appreciated their long standing service, dedication and contributions to the culture and philanthropy, saying their efforts have brought pride to the Indian community in Hong Kong. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami paid obeisance at the 125 year-old Khalsa Diwan Gu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that India registered $863 billion in exports last year and has set itself the target of achieving $1 trillion in exports in the current fiscal year, according to an official statement on Thursday. This represents nearly 16 per cent growth in a year when international trade is expected to grow by only around 2.5 to 3 per cent, while the global economy remains vulnerable to shocks, and global growth is expecte

Digital Desk | Suva, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said that India remains committed to working with the COP31 presidency, the chairs and all parties to take forward the constructive outcomes of the Pre-COP discussions in Fiji towards the upcoming climate summit in Turkey. The Pre-COP negotiations concluded in Fijis Nadi on Thursday, after several days of bilateral and multilateral engagements focused on building consensus ahead of

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The current political situation in the country reflects a battle between two ideologies, said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia on Thursday, while accusing the Opposition of resorting to baseless and unfounded charges for creating an atmosphere of anarchy in the country. Addressing a press conference at the party HQ, Gaurav Bhatia said that the Oppositions claims of democracy under threat and constitutional bodies being weaken

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Indias credit market continued its growth momentum in Q1 FY27 as total assets under management (AUM) reached Rs 142 lakh crore as of June 2026, an increase of 18 per cent year-on-year, a report showed on Thursday. According to a report by Experian, total loan sourcing value stood at Rs 20 lakh crore in Q1 FY27, jumping 18 per cent YoY. However, it moderated from Q4 FY26. Unsecured sourcing volumes grew 26 per cent YoY in Q1 FY27 and emerged as a significant

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hosting a lunch for INDIA bloc leaders for the second consecutive day, the party on Thursday said the Opposition was fighting to protect democracy, voters, and the common people of the country. The development comes amid the Opposition's ongoing protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Kharge hosted the lunch for INDIA bloc leaders at a restaurant in the national capital on Th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The India-EU trade deal constitutes the first major bilateral trade agreement between two of the worlds largest economic entities and is expected to see a sharp rise in trade between the two sides, according to a new report. At the same time, the trade deal only partially liberalises sensitive sectors like agriculture, excludes government procurement, and leaves many non-tariff barriers in place. In some areas like the automobile sector, tariff reductions w

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Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) The makers of ace director Shankar's 'Indian 3', the third Instalment in the popular 'Indian' franchise, featuring actor Kamal Haasan in the lead, on Thursday, released a poster from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs, even as sources confirmed to IANS that post production work on the film was now going on at a brisk pace. Lyca Productions, which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to share a new poster of the upcoming

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 8 (IANS) Normal life across Odisha was affected on Thursday due to the 12-hour statewide shutdown called by several opposition parties of the Congress-led INDIA bloc over four demands, including the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. The 12-hour shutdown disrupted transportation services across the state as members of the communist parties, Congress and other politic

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) launched a multi-state destabilisation plot targeting Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Manipur in the run-up to the 2027 assembly elections, intelligence agencies have warned. Seven key states, namely Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Goa, would go to the polls between February and March next year. The intelligence agencies have drawn up a list of states that are vulnerable durin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The government on Thursday refuted a social media post by billionaire Elon Musk, which claimed that Indias regulatory framework for satellite communication services is being applied in a discriminatory manner. The Centre described as baseless and misconceived the remarks by SpaceX Founder and CEO Elon Musk on the social media platform X that Starlink was being blocked by certain oligarchs in the country. Dismissing the social media post, the Ministry of Com

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) The White House has described India as one of America's strongest allies and credited the personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with strengthening bilateral ties, as the Indian leader completed 25 years in public office. India is one of the United States' strongest allies, which has been bolstered by President Trump's good relationship with Prime Minister Modi, White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told IANS

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Canada is positioning itself as a long-term supplier of energy, critical minerals and aerospace products to India as the two countries hold a fifth round of negotiations on a comprehensive trade agreement, the Canadian government has told IANS. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, with growth of about 7 per cent a year, and there are real commercial and investment opportunities between Canada and India that would support busine

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in Punjab Legislative Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa, on Monday welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the case of the letter written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the DGP of Punjab. He said that those who looted the state must be punished, irrespective of their standing. This came as the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday ordered that the case of th

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 5 (IANS) The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday ordered that the case of the letters written by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to the DGP of Punjab be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI has also been ordered to submit its report within two months. The ED had written three letters to Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, in which it was said that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear petitions on Monday challenging whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can single-handedly exercise powers constitutionally designated for the entire multi-member poll panel. As per the cause list published on the official website of the apex court, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana is slated to take up the matter. The matter was mentioned before the CJI

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 4 (IANS) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday ordered a fresh Vigilance inquiry into allegations involving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during his tenure as the states Public Works Department Secretary, following a petition submitted by Congress leader Malayinkeezhu Venugopal. The case relates to Malaysian civil engineer Lee See Been, who died by suicide in Kuala Lumpur in November 2006 after returning from Kerala. He was associate

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) India will take on five-time world champions Brazil in a historic international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, with the match set to kick off at 7:30 PM IST. The highly anticipated encounter will be the first time the senior mens national teams of India and Brazil face each other, with the Blue Tigers set to come up against the highest-ranked opposition they have faced since the FIFA Mens World Ranking was introduced. Brazil current

Digital Desk | Nishio, Oct 2 (IANS) Parveen Hooda ended her long wait for an Asian Games medal in style as the 26-year-old Indian boxer clinched gold in the womens 65kg category, giving India its second womens boxing gold at the ongoing Asian Games 2026. Parveen won the closely contested final against Nien-chin Che of Chinese Taipei on Friday, coming after Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain had earlier secured gold in the women's 75kg event. Rohtak born boxer began well by winning the fi

Digital Desk | Kakamigahara, Oct 2 (IANS) One win away from history, the Indian mens hockey team will return to action on Saturday with the biggest prize of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in sight. After a thrilling semi-final win against arch-rivals Pakistan, the defending champions now face Malaysia in the gold-medal match, knowing that victory would not only bring another Asian Games title but also secure qualification for the LA 2028 Olympic Games. India have never won successive Asian Ga

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said India has emerged as a trusted voice for global peace under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing Russian President Vladimir Putins appreciation of the Indian leaders efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict. HM Shah, in a post on X, said Putins appreciation of PM Modis persistent efforts towards global peace was a matter of pride for every Indian. He noted that Putins remarks came on the birth a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his conversation with flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar on Friday, underlined the significance of the Indian pilots actions in preventing a potential disaster aboard an Israel-bound flight, saying his courage had also protected the reputation of Indian pilots. Speaking to Machchhar on a video call, who is undergoing treatment in the UAE, PM Modi said the consequences could have been very different had the captain failed to

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 2 (IANS) India men's quadrant secured a bronze medal in sepaktakraw after losing to Japan in the semifinal 0-2 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium here on Friday. The Indian quadrant of Malemnganba Singh Sorokhaibam, Ram Kumar Sharma, Bobby Kumar and Akash Yumnam (Lokhon Singh Elangbam and Tekong Arun subs) went down to the Japanese quadrant of Yuki Sato, Ryota Haruhara, Wataru Narawa and Yota Ichikawa (Seiya Takano and Toshitaka Naito subs) in the semifinal by cl