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Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Over Alleged Insult to Shankaracharya

Akhilesh Yadav condemns BJP for disrespecting Shankaracharya, claiming it undermines the faith and dignity of the Sanatan community. Akhilesh Yad

Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Odisha DGP Appointment Case

The Supreme Court of India has concluded its hearings on the high-profile legal battle surrounding the appointment of the Odisha Director General

Rabi Campaign 2026: Agriculture Minister Announces Fertiliser Stock

Amid global supply chain pressures and fluctuating weather patterns, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shiv

Centre to launch awareness drive to help farmers tap FTA export opportunities: Shivraj Chouhan

The Centre will also brief the states on the potential benefits of these agreements for Indian farmers and for specific regions

ESA exclusion row puts UDF under pressure in Pathanamthitta

The issue has intensified political pressure and raised questions about mapping, land demarcation, and the potential rise in human-wildlife confl

Avengers to King: 8 Biggest upcoming films before 2026 ends

Hyderabad: Superheroes are assembling, Godzilla is returning, and the battle for Arrakis is far from over. With just three months left in 2026, t

Former MLA demands Madhu Bangarappas resignation

Asian Games 2026 | Neeru doffs her hat to cousin Lakshya, armed forces after gold win

A naib subedar in the Indian Army, Neeru dedicated her medal to the Indian armed forces and Randhir Singh. It wasnt easy (winning gold) but I mad

CM Joseph Vijay Praises Daring Cop

The police vehicles that followed the fugitive vehicle from Vilankurichi could stop it with the help of other police vehicles requisitioned for t

Singapore has a new rule that could cost tourists $5,500. Here's what you need to know

Singapore has implemented tougher penalties to curb disruptive behaviors on its public transport system, aiming to enhance the experience for all

Leftist Parties Protest Outside Election Commission Over Voter List Changes

CPI and CPI-M demand resignation of Chief Election Commissioner over alleged voter list irregularities affecting 130 million citizens. Leftist Pa

Man made to pay Rs 29,000 on date in Jubilee Hills pub

Hyderabad: A man was reportedly honey-trapped by a woman and forced to pay a bill of Rs 29,000 during a date at the 36 Chemistry Pub in Jubilee H

Why Congress leadership wants to retain deceased voters, duplicate names in rolls: Irani

Given that the Election Commission has publicly provided this clarification, why does the Congress leadership insist on retaining the names of de

Asian Games 2026: India wins first athletics gold with top podium finish in women 4x400m relay

The Indian team won the top prize with a time of 3:29.69 minutes, giving the country its first gold medal in track and field events at the ongoin

India Break Athletics Gold Drought at Asian Games 2026 With Women

India has officially broken its athletics gold jinx at the Asian Games 2026 in spectacular fashion, courtesy of a stellar performance by the wome

AAP, DMK to Back Opposition Notice Seeking Gyanesh Kumar's Removal

Despite distancing themselves from the bloc, both AAP and DMK have continued to coordinate with opposition parties on specific issues, particular

Drone operations banned in parts of Coimbatore ahead of Chief Ministers visit

BlueStone opens 3,200 sq ft Kolkata flagship, its first concept store

The new format targets consumers who wear jewellery as personal expression rather than for traditional occasions

Congress to launch Bharat Jodo 2.0 in Shikaripur

Jharkhand High Court Summons Tourism Secretary Over Ranjappa Temple Development Issues

Jharkhand High Court expresses displeasure over the governments handling of Ranjappa Temple development, summons officials for next hearing. Jhar

Karnataka Maritime Board seeks public private partnership to strengthen maritime infrastructure

Balachandra stated that KMB is extending its focus on connectivity, ship building, coastal shipping, inland waterways, tourism and maritime indus

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders decides to not proceed with the Thoothukudi shipyard project

Availability of land identified for the project emerged as the key issue for the decision, as both MDL and Hyundai sought the same land parcel

Government to assess crop damage at mandal level, cover losses outside drought list: Fadnavis

As many as 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, constituting around 74% of the State, have been declared drought-affected. The government has said c

Government to assess crop damage at mandal level, cover losses outside drought list: Fadnavis

As many as 265 of Maharashtra's 358 talukas, constituting around 74% of the State, have been declared drought-affected. The government has said c

EPS Accuses CM Vijay of Inaction on Mekedatu

Condemning the Chief Minister for working against the interest of Tamil Nadu by having an alliance with the Congress in Karnataka.

Asiad 2026: India win women's 4x400m gold, extend athletics gold run

The result meant India continued a run of winning at least one athletics gold at every Asian Games since 1998; Hiroshima 1994 remains the last ed

Kumaraswamy Alleges Irregularities in Bengaluru-Mysuru Corridor Project

Kumaraswamy, who holds steel and heavy industries portfolio, also alleged deviations in the BMICP approved by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, when

Kumaraswamy targets DKS family over NICE land deals

Bengaluru: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday, September 29, launched a fresh attack on Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, alleging th

Maharashtra Government Waives Exam Fees for Students in Drought-Affected Areas

The Maharashtra government has announced a waiver on exam fees for students in drought-affected regions to ease financial burdens. Maharashtra Go

Indias new services speedometer flashes green across 17 sectors

Index of Services Production: In July, India's services sector experienced significant growth, with 17 of 19 sub-sectors reporting year-on-year i

Delhi CEO begins 2-day special young voter enrolment camp at colleges

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) As part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) on

Ensure BJPs victory in Panchayat elections: Rajasthan CM

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 29 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday urged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers to contest the upcomin

Bihar: Smita Thackeray performs Pind Daan at Vishnupad Temple

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 29 (IANS) A notable religious ceremony took place in Gaya on Tuesday during the ongoing Pitru Paksha fair, as Smita Tha

Association urges extension of Vizag-Mahabubnagar, Tungabhadra Expresses

Train Travellers Association requests diversion of some trains from Secunderabad Railway Station through Sitaphalmandi-Malkajgiri-Moula Ali chord

Association urges extension of Vizag-Mahabubnagar, Tungabhadra Expresses

Train Travellers Association requests diversion of some trains from Secunderabad Railway Station through Sitaphalmandi-Malkajgiri-Moula Ali chord

HOLD-Iran's Revolutionary Guards woo US voters with open letter

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and

Bengaluru auto driver booked after brawl with two women

According to the police, the dispute began over the booking and cancellation of the auto ride, leading to an argument and physical confrontation.

Bengaluru auto driver booked after brawl with two women

According to the police, the dispute began over the booking and cancellation of the auto ride, leading to an argument and physical confrontation.

Fabletics opens first India store in Delhi in partnership with Reliance Brands

Global activewear brand Fabletics has opened its first store in India at DLF Promenade, New Delhi, in partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (R

Petrol Diesel Prices Today: Check Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Other Cities on September 29

Petrol and diesel prices remain an important part of household and business expenses, particularly for people who commute daily or depend on road

'Kaali Kheti' starring Jackie Shroff, Sharad Kelkar to release in cinemas on October 23

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) The upcoming film Kaali Kheti, which stars veteran actor Jackie Shroff and Sharad Kelkar is set to arrive in

Asian Games: Pooja wins India's first high jump bronze medal after 24 years

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) Indias national record-holder Pooja won the bronze medal in the womens high jump at the Asian Games 2026 in

Man Alleges Rs.29,000 Billing Fraud at Pub in Jubilee Hills

The complainant alleged that the woman, in collusion with the pub management, allegedly carried out a fake payment transaction

US belongs to all of us: Raja Krishnamoorthi hits back at Indian immigration debate

US belongs to all of us: Raja Krishnamoorthi hits back at Indian immigration debate

Karnataka Govt Notifies Road Grid for Bengaluru Urban Areas Outside GBA

Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said Bengaluru had grown rapidly over the past 25 years without adequate advance planning and preparedness, and the c

DA Hike 2026: These States Have Raised Dearness Allowance for Employees and Pensioners

Government employees and pensioners have received a series of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) updates during 2026, with several

Russian economy minister will take part in G20 trade ministers meeting in US - Ifx

Russian Economy Minister Maxim Reshetnikov will take part in a G20 trade ministers' meeting in the United States scheduled for September 30 and O

Asian Games: India clinch mixed 4x100m relay bronze, set national record

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) India signed off from the mixed 4x100m relay final at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal and a new nat

Godavari Biorefineries secures a Chinese patent for viral infection treatment compounds

The patent covers compounds that inhibit Vacuolar ATPase (V-ATPase), a cellular mechanism some viruses use during infection, and their use in med

Top news of the day: Supreme Court to hear next week plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars suspension; Neeru Dhanda strikes first-ever Asian Games womens trap gold, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Top news of the day: Supreme Court to hear next week plea seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumars suspension; Neeru Dhanda strikes first-ever Asian Games womens trap gold, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US

Iraqi Airways was preparing to resume flights to Iran in October after securing a special exemption, following a suspension of flights in line wi

Asian Games: India win 4x400m relay gold, Gulveer bags 3rd medal

Nagoya: The Indian quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma Machettira, Prachi, and Vithya Ramraj produced an exceptional performance to claim the gold m

It's a boy! Jubin Nautiyal and wife welcome first child six months after marriage on Ganesh Chaturthi

Singer Jubin Nautiyal and his wife have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. J

Gandhinagar civic polls: BJP leaders stress direct voter outreach, booth-level coordination

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 29 (IANS) With the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) election less than two weeks away, the Gujarat unit of

Bharatgas LPG Refill on EMI: Up to 600 Interest-Free Support, Repay in 100 Weekly Instalments

Paying for an LPG refill in one go can sometimes become difficult for households facing a temporary cash crunch. A Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) faci

Urvashi Rautela trolled for confusing take on AI, actor sends Rs 7,000 crore defamation notice to LA-based AI company

Urvashi Rautela's team has announced that it is pursuing legal remedies against an unnamed Los Angeles-based AI company over the alleged unauthor

Karnataka notifies new road grid for Bengaluru outskirts to support planned growth

The government said the network will connect key administrative centres, highways and ring roads while allowing land corridors to remain vacant

UP BJP to hold organisational meeting in Lucknow on October 1

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 29 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold an organisational meeting in Lucknow on October 1, 20

DIARY-Political and General News Events from September 29

For other diaries, please see: Political and General News Top Economic Events Emerging Markets Economic Events Government Debt Auctions US Federa

Sensex Closes At 72,529.07, Nifty Falls 64.05 Points As Oil Prices Extend Market Losing Streak

Sensex fell 242.65 points to 72,529.07 and Nifty closed at 22,716.20 as firm crude and volatile bond yields weighed on Indian shares for a second

Setback For UDF In Kerala Local Body Bypoll

Another setback came in Palakkad, where Sumesh Achuthan, the UDF MLA who had vacated the Paruthikavu ward of Chittoor-Thathamangalam municipality

Teacher Arrested for Harassing Class 10 Girl Student in Balangir

A mathematics teacher at a government high school in Limpada under Titlagarh block has been arrested for allegedly harassing a 10th-grade student

Assam: One held by NIA for alleged jihadi activities; probe on

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 29 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday held Mustafizur Rahman from his residence in Azad Nagar

Made country and family proud: Manisha Keers father after Asian Games silver

Bhopal-based shooter Manisha Keer

Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 concludes in Mumbai: Policymakers and industry chart India's road beyond E20

PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 29: The Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 concluded at The Westin Mumbai Powai Lake on Tuesday. Organised by

Tragic Accidents on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Claim Four Lives in Ratlam

Four people died and eight were injured in two separate accidents on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Tragic Accidents on D

'Move out of militant mindset': Pakistan's advice to Afghan's Taliban government

Spain aims to ban evictions until 2030 amid housing protests

Unaffordable housing has been a running sore for years in Spain, but the outcry over last Wednesday's eviction of 87-year-old Madrid pensioner Ma

Exports three times higher: Union Minister Giriraj Singh praises UP International Trade Fair, contrasts growth with Akhilesh Yadav

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday lauded the fourth consecutive edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Fair, highlightin

Digital agriculture in India: Problems of inclusion

Digital literacy must improve for farm schemes to succeed

Hyderabad Shooter Homanshika Uses Tech to Treat Athletes' Injuries

A Hyderabad-based national-level shooter, Homanshika Reddy, is using technology to confront a problem that can abruptly end an athlete's journey

Daily Almond Consumption May Help Improve Perceived Sleep Quality Among Adults

New research, funded by Almond Board of California, finds that Indian adults with poor sleep quality, eating almonds daily for 20 weeks, self-rep

Foundation stone laid for 51 houses in Sri Lanka's Badulla under Indian Housing Project

Digital Desk | Colombo, Sep 29 (IANS) The Assistant High Commissioner of India, V S Saranya, joined Sri Lanka's Plantation and Community Infrastr

OPINION | Beware of AI videos, they can cause communal riots

Debates have begun about the dangers to law and order posed by fake rumors spread through AI-generated videos on social media. Fake rumours about

Top Maharashtra poll official seeks more powers for EROs to handle voter discrepancies

An official in the State poll body said S. Chockalingam made the request to the Election Commission of India in a letter sent on September 24

Top Maharashtra poll official seeks more powers for EROs to handle voter discrepancies

An official in the State poll body said S. Chockalingam made the request to the Election Commission of India in a letter sent on September 24

Canada's economic growth unchanged in July, August likely to expand 0.2%

Canada's economic growth was flat in

9 Pak Soldiers Killed After First Woman Unit Of Baloch Rebels Attack Convoy

The footage shows first-person shots of a mission in Turbat during which Karima Armed Assault Division (KAAD) fighters holding rifles fired towar

Defence Secretary lays out India

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gave a detailed, project-by-project account of where Indias fighter jet programmes stand, from the near-term

Trump announces Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics' $18 billion investment to build integrated American steel company

The project includes a $15 billion Iowa steel complex and nearly $3 billion already invested in the Minnesota mine. It is expected to create thou

Maharashtra to absorb former Agniveers in police, state forces without fresh exams

The first batch of Agniveers is completing its four-year tenure, with the state also considering additional posts if vacancies are insufficient

Eureka Forbes gets Rs 273 crore GST notice from tax authority

The company said the notice lacks merit and is not sustainable on factual, legal or procedural grounds, and plans to contest it. Eureka Forbes al

Madras High Court imposes Rs 1 lakh costs on lawyer over bypoll PIL

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Tuesday imposed costs of Rs 1 lakh on a Chennai lawyer who sought to make six form

Imran Masood, Chandrashekhar Azad criticise UP govt after SC quashes NSA detention in Sambhal case

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Following the Supreme Courts decision to quash the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz under the National

Asian Games: Vithya anchors India to 4x400m gold as womens relay team end track gold wait

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) Vithya Ramraj produced another memorable finish to her Asian Games campaign as she anchored India to gold in

Chandrababu Naidu calls for revolutionary changes in governance system

Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 29 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday called for revolutionary changes in the go

Norways melting ice is revealing 6,000-year-old secrets but archaeologists are racing to save them

Researchers in Norway have discovered a 5,000 to 6,000-year-old arrow in melting ice. As glaciers retreat, older archaeological materials are inc

Cornell University gang-rape: Student alleges 7 frat members raped her; 2 expelled, others wrote essays as new Snapchat chat emerges

A former Cornell University student has alleged that seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity sexually assaulted her after she was allegedly drugg

India to have more older population set as fertility falls below replacement: Moodys

Moody's Ratings indicates that India's fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, affecting its population structure. As a result, Indi