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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the meeting of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday, the opposition parties reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) referred to the alliance as political opportunism. The DMK, which had left the alliance due to its differences with the Congress, assured support to the impeachment motion against the CEC in the Parliament. Speaking to reporters following the meeting of

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Youth champions and advocates of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India shared their perspectives during high-level dialogues, conversations with global leaders, climate advocacy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards held during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). UNDP India youth champion Sanjana Sanghi, youth climate champion Prajakta Koli and advocate for the SDGs Bhumi Pednekar used their platforms

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The India-US economic relationship is moving beyond a traditional trade relationship and increasingly encompasses investment, manufacturing, technology, innovation, resilient supply chains, and the creation of high-value capabilities in both countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. According to an official statement on Wednesday, Goyal arrived in Milwaukee, US, to attend the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting. He was received by Consul Gen

Digital Desk | Kakamigahara, Sep 30 (IANS) India assured themselves a medal in womens hockey at the Asian Games 2026 after defeating South Korea 2-0 in the semifinal in Kakamigahara, Japan, on Wednesday, with goals from Ishika and an own goal helping the unbeaten side book a place in the final. India, who are chasing their first Asian Games gold in womens hockey since 1982, will face China in the title clash after maintaining their perfect record in the tournament. The Salima Tete-led side domin

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India's fiscal deficit stood at Rs 7.10 lakh crore in the first five months of the current fiscal (April-August), accounting for 41.9 per cent of the government's full-year Budget Estimate (BE), according to official data released on Wednesday. The fiscal deficit stood at 38.1 per cent of the annual target. The Centre has budgeted a fiscal deficit of Rs 16.96 lakh crore for FY27. The government said it received Rs 13,67,709 crore up to August 2026, 37.5 pe

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India is increasingly aligning its development agenda with climate action, integrating renewable energy, energy efficiency and green industrial policy into economic planning rather than treating environmental goals as separate priorities, a new report has said. The report from Vietnam Times said Indias climate journey increasingly reflects a broader transformation in its development model, with climate policies designed to boost energy security, manufactur

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 30 (IANS) Indias squash campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games gathered further momentum on Wednesday as both the mens and womens teams advanced to the semifinals, guaranteeing the country another set of medals in the team events. The top-seeded Indian men, also the defending champions, overcame Kuwait 2-0 in their quarterfinal at the Nagoya Kinjo Futo Arena to secure a place in the last four. The women followed with an equally assured 2-0 victory over Singapore, ens

Digital Desk | Nisshin, Sep 30 (IANS) Having played only ten overs of competitive cricket due to relentless weather disruptions on their trip in Japan, a star-studded India will look to brush off the rustiness when they take on Sri Lanka in the second semi-final of the Asian Games mens T20 event here on Thursday. Torrential downpours in Nisshin have severely impacted the tournament schedule, leading to six abandoned matches, five of which were washed out without the toss being held. It meant bot

Digital Desk | Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) India completed a clean sweep of all three compound archery team gold medals on offer at the Asian Games on Wednesday, underlining the countrys dominance in the discipline with victories in the womens team, mixed team and mens team events. The unprecedented haul began with the womens trio of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam successfully defending their title, before Chikitha and Sahil Jadhav secured a dramatic mixed team victor

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) 'Save Democracy March' in each district, a detailed presentation before President Droupadi Murmu about the compromised electoral process, are some of the steps that the INDIA bloc will undertake in the coming days to exert pressure on the Election Commission and expose its wrongdoings before the common people. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, unveiling the Oppositions blueprint for intensified demonstrations against ECs partisan approach and malpract

Digital Desk | Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) Indian trio of Kushal Dalal, Sahil Jadhav and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru edged China to clinch gold in the men's compound team event here at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Wednesday. India completed a hat-trick of compound gold medals after the men's team registered a 238-237 comeback win over China in the final. Earlier in the day, the women's team of Chikitha Taniparthi, Prithika Pradeep and Jyothi Surekha Vennam beat China 238-234 to succ

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The INDIA bloc's meeting is underway in New Delhi's Constitution Club to formulate a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The Opposition parties have gathered to discuss the strategy demanding accountability over alleged poll impropriety; questions remain over the bloc's cohesiveness and its apparent objectives on the issue. Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi

Digital Desk | Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) India continued its dominance in compound archery at the Asian Games as Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav held their nerve in a dramatic shoot-off to defeat South Korea and win the compound mixed team gold. The Indian pair edged past South Koreas Park Jungyoon and Choi Yonghee after the final ended level at 157-157, with the victory also securing India a quota place for the compound mixed team event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, where the discipline i

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) As the INDIA bloc is scheduled to meet in New Delhi on Wednesday to formulate a common strategy against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, posters accusing opposition leaders of doglapan (double standards) over the Election Commission of India (ECI) have surfaced around the Constitution Club. The Opposition bloc is scheduled to meet to discuss the strategy demanding accountability over alleged poll impropriety; questions remain over the bloc'

Digital Desk | Milwaukee/New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he addressed a business roundtable convened by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), bringing together representatives of small and large manufacturers from across the US. The minister, during his official visit to the US, highlighted the strong momentum in the India-US economic ties, along with India's expanding industrial base and skilled workforce. Goyal also invited Amer

Digital Desk | Okazaki, Sep 30 (IANS) Indian mixed compound team of Sahil Rajesh Jadhav and Chikitha Taniparthi entered the final with a 156-155 win over Thailand's Peerawat Rattanapongkiat and Kanoknapus Kaewchomphu here at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Wednesday. The Indian duo will take on the winner of the second semifinal between South Korea and China. This will be Chikitha's second gold medal match in the ongoing Games after featuring in the women's team gold medal win. Chi

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 30 (IANS) Two Indian-American lawmakers have backed legislation that would allow H-1B professionals and several other categories of foreign workers to renew their visas without leaving the United States. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam and Raja Krishnamoorthi said domestic visa renewal would reduce disruption for workers, families and employers. It would also free US consular officials overseas to focus on new visa applications and other foreign-policy work. The

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday said the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting would discuss issues concerning the Election Commission row and education policies, with a special focus on students and youth. Interacting with the media in the national capital, Shivakumar said measures required to improve the country's education system, including issues faced by students during examinations and ways to improve the existing syst

Digital Desk | Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) A group of 50 Nepali officials have left for India to attend a five-day natural farming training programme aimed at strengthening their knowledge and skills in sustainable agricultural practices, the Indian Embassy said on Monday. The training will be held at Gurukul in Kurukshetra from September 29 to October 3, excluding travel time, and is being fully sponsored by the Government of India, the embassy said in a statement. It is the third batch of Nepali

Digital Desk | Gangtok, Sep 28 (IANS) The Sikkim Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday backed the Election Commission's recent clarification on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, dismissing allegations of manipulation and malpractice raised by the Congress and other opposition parties. BJP spokesperson Passang Gyali Sherpa said the poll panel's joint statement had provided factual clarification on what he described as several misleading claims surrounding the electoral pro

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Kolkata will host the India Energy Week (IEW) for the first time from January 2831, 2027, bringing the countrys flagship global energy platform to eastern India as the sector grapples with rising energy demand and a rapidly changing global energy landscape, it was announced on Monday. The fifth edition of India Energy Week will be held at the New Town Convention Centre under the theme Unlocking Innovation. Securing Energy. Shaping Tomorrow, the Ministry of

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Following another victory in the tournament, Keonjhar Miners captain Subhranshu Senapati reflected on the teams improving atmosphere, the role of experienced players in supporting youngsters and the importance of staying composed under pressure. He also spoke about the influence of former India captain MS Dhoni, whose calm approach to leadership has shaped his own captaincy during his time with Chennai Super Kings. The team faced some pressure after losing

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 28 (IANS) The statement of accused-turned-approver Pradosh Rao in the Renukaswamy murder case was recorded for nearly three hours before a court in Bengaluru on Monday, with the proceedings being held in-camera. The court adjourned the matter to Tuesday for continuation of his statement. Pradosh, who was initially accused number 14 in the case, was brought before the City Civil and Sessions Court amid tight security. After the proceedings, he was taken back to Parap

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Syed Abdul Hussain Anwar has been appointed as the new General Secretary of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). AIMIM President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday appointed the senior leader to the key post, vacant since the demise of Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri in February 2026. The AIMIM also announced appointments to key organisational positions within the party organisation. Asaduddin Owaisi appointed Syed Mushtaq Ahmed as Joint Se

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) A comprehensive master plan for the holistic development of the Pune Economic Region was presented to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday during a high-level meeting. Formulated under NITI Aayogs Growth Hub initiative, the plan sets an ambitious target to elevate Punes economy to $200220 billion by 2036. The blueprint outlines 58 priority projects, an estimated investment of Rs 910 lakh crore, and the creation of 1520 lakh additional jobs.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Rapper KARMA, who has created the song Game Over from the upcoming film Drishyam The Conclusion, has said that the song reflects the films central theme of unpredictability. The song carries an unapologetically raw energy, and captures the feeling of a game that has gone too far, where every move has consequences and there is no room left to back down. It taps into the pressure, uncertainty and sharp turns that define Vijay Salgaonkars world, while bringing a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India on Monday sent about three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Colombo, reaffirming its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka's public health system. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that a consignment of anti-tuberculosis medicines was sent to Colombo aboard an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. India remains committed to supporting Sri Lanka's public health system. About 3 tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines were dispatched to Co

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India and Poland on Monday discussed further strengthening institutional, defence and defence industrial cooperation and operationalising the 20242028 Joint Action Plan. The discussions were held as Secretary of Defence Production Sanjeev Kumar and Polands Secretary of State and Deputy Minister Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka co-chaired the India-Poland Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence stated. The IndiaPoland Joint Work

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and city BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday accorded a grand welcome to participants of the Vadnagar-to-Varanasi Seva Sankalp Yatra as they reached the national Capital, a party leader said. The yatra has been organised to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday and the completion of 25 years of his service to the nation, a statement issued by the Delhi BJP said. The Chief Minister said, There can be no better examp

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Health and hygiene products maker Eureka Forbes Limited on Monday said it has received a show-cause notice from the Uttar Pradesh GST department proposing a tax demand of Rs 273.40 crore for the financial year 2022-23. The notice, issued by the Deputy Commissioner, State Tax, Sector-1, Lucknow, under Section 73(1) of the Uttar Pradesh Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, alleges a GST liability of Rs 149.21 crore. The proposed demand also includes interest of Rs

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Tata Trusts, which holds a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons Pvt Ltd (TSPL), has proposed merging Tata Electronics Systems Solutions Private Ltd (TESS) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) with Tata Sons as part of a strategic reorganisation aimed at taking the company outside the RBI's regulatory framework for non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and core investment companies (CICs) under which it is mandatory to list the company. The proposed strategic reorg

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) In the ongoing investigation into cheating of homebuyers, the CBI filed a charge sheet in a Special Court in Mumbai against five erstwhile promoters and directors of Acme Realties Private Limited and its holding company, an official said on Monday. The charge sheet was filed before the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (CBI Cases), 3rd Court, Esplanade Court, Mumbai, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement. The charge sheet was filed

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Announcing that BLOs will visit homes and collect documents from electors to whom notices have been issued under the SIR of electoral rolls, Delhi CEO on Monday notified a one-month extension in the deadline for filing claims till October 30. The CEO said the final electoral roll will now be published on December 4. Sharing details of the revised SIR schedule for Delhi announced by the ECI, the CEO said electors can file claims and objections until October

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 28 (IANS) Gujarat CID Crime will conduct a forensic audit of records and reconstruct the financial trail in four complaints filed by the Income Tax Department over alleged bogus political donations, as investigators move into the evidence-gathering phase of the cases. Rohan Anand, Superintendent of Police, CID Crime (Economic Offences Wing), said the agency had registered four cases over the past three days based on Income Tax complaints and that the alleged loss

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 28 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday intensified his campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA candidate Devashish Sharma in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, asserting that voters were favourably inclined towards the former bureaucrat while taking a swipe at the Congress. Addressing reporters, Sarma said the BJP had fielded a good, honest and educated candidate and questioned why the Congress was objecting to Sharmas candidature.

Digital Desk | Kinshasa, Sep 28 (IANS) Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have surpassed 8,000, the DRC health authorities said Monday, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that the outbreak remains large, geographically expanding and marked by sustained transmission. As of Saturday, the country had recorded 8,067 confirmed cases, including 3,901 deaths, with a case fatality rate of 48.4 per cent, according to the latest government situation report relea

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the elevation of Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Telangana High Court Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh as judges of the apex court. The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the following Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court: (i) Mrs. Justice S

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Former cricketer Virender Sehwag, who hosts the streaming reality show Rise & Fall, has recollected the moments that exemplify the rise and fall in his professional career as a cricketer. He spoke with IANS during the promotions of the show at a 5-star property in the city, and shared that life is a constant battle between fleeting happiness and challenging situations that test a persons grit. He told IANS, In my life Rise and fall has happened a lot. I playe

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Pakistan continues to bleed as Baloch insurgency, Islamist terrorist sectarian violence, and political tensions test the fragile internal balance of the country. Each year, as many as 1,000 people have been killed due to militant violence in Pakistan, a report has detailed. Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated over the past many months, with repeated exchanges of fire and growing concerns over civilian casualties. Pakistan has accused t

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) SpaceX achieved a major milestone in space exploration on Monday as its Starship spacecraft successfully reached orbit, marking another significant step in the company's efforts to develop a fully reusable launch system capable of supporting future missions to the Moon and Mars. The launch was not without challenges. During the ascent phase, one of the vehicle's six Raptor Vacuum (RVac) engines shut down, creating tense moments for mission controllers. How

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) President and legendary Indian sportsman Kapil Dev has extended his best wishes to Indian mens and womens golf teams ahead of the golf competition at the Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The Indian contingent comprises Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat in the mens section, and Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs in the womens section. Kapil Dev, President, PGTI, said, Representing India at the Asian Games

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actress Alia Bhatt wished hubby Ranbir Kapoor on his 44th birthday with some unseen romantic pictures of the two. On Monday, the 'Jigra' actress posted an adorable photo of Ranbir seated on her lap as the two lovingly gaze into each other's eyes. In the next pic, it seems like Ranbir is in the middle of a conversation with Alia, as the two enjoy some quality time in a restaurant. Another pic showed the 'Barfi' actor standing on the sidewalk, looking up at the

Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Sep 28 (IANS) India and Ethiopia held the second Joint Defence Cooperation meeting in Addis Ababa on Monday, where they discussed areas of mutual interest in the fields of military training, military exercise, medical cooperation, peacekeeping and defence industries. During the meeting, the officials of two sides agreed to expand and deepen defence cooperation activities through exchange of personnel from training institutes, exploring avenues for joint ventures in de

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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) A section of computer teachers from state government and government-sponsored schools staged a protest at Bikash Bhavan in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on Monday, demanding job security as they face imminent dismissal. Hundreds of teachers sat on the road after police blocked their way, preventing them from entering Bikash Bhavan. When police tried to stop the procession with barricades, protesters attempted to move forward by throwing them down. Police later informe

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) The number of dengue-related deaths in West Bengal through August 2026 has been significantly lower than the figures recorded in 2025 and 2024, according to state health department statistics. A senior health department official said that till the end of August, 10 dengue-related deaths were recorded. As per the findings of the death review committee, in seven of those cases dengue was the cause of death. In the other three, although the patients were affect

Digital Desk | Rohtak, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Hooda on Monday said the youth in the state are grappling with the menace of drugs, firearms, and forced migration due to policies of the BJP government. This is because the government has pushed Haryana to the number one spot in unemployment. Frustrated by joblessness, young people are increasingly falling prey to the clutches of drug abuse and crime. Those who manage to escape this quagmire are forced to leave the sta

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 28 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday launched a statewide cultural elocution competition for college and university students, to be held in four stages from the classroom level to the state final and offering prizes of up to Rs one lakh. The Higher Education Department and the Save Culture Save India Foundation are jointly organising the Gujarat Cultural Elocution Competition-2026. Students from universities and colleges across the state join

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 28 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) Bhopal Central Zone Bench on Monday directed the Rajasthan Forest Department to take possession of 2.9087 hectares of forest land in Khasra No. 7/2 of Beer Papad village in Jaipur tehsil, which is recorded in the name of the Department. The order was passed in Original Application, Kamal Kant Tiwari vs. Union of India & Ors., by a bench comprising Justice Sheo Kumar Singh, Judicial Member, and Sudhir Kumar Chaturvedi, Exper