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MP govt clears 20 pc reservation for Agniveers in uniformed services

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 29 (IANS) In a landmark decision aligned with Chief Minister Mohan Yadavs vision of youth empowerment, the Madhya Prad

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

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

Iran's Revolutionary Guards, whose power and

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SIR: Basanagouda Patil Yatnal denies he is targetting Muslim voters

Pensioners stage dharna in Thoothukudi over 12-point charter of demands

Putin envoy, US officials discussed Ukraine war and energy initiatives, US official says

Russian President Vladimir

Tune into Vivek Venugopals miniature piano stories

Titled Miniatures for Piano, Op. 30 & Opp. 16, 17, it pairs fleeting sketches with clarinet and oboe duos and is recorded in Moscow alongside Bol

Naidu Launches Rs.11,085-Cr Works under Palle Panduga 3.0

Under Palle Panduga 3.0 (village festival), roads will be laid, mini gokulams (cattle sheds) constructed, and plantation works taken up, among ot

Expanding innovative portfolio may drive gains for Sun Pharma stock

Lerodalcibep licensing deal, growth in the US portfolio and tariff relief offer triggers, while the proposed Organon acquisition could broaden it

DGCA issues new training framework for Gyroplane Pilot licences

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) In a move aimed at paving the way for the introduction of gyroplane operations in the country, the Direct

How the Sai Symphony orchestra is nurturing young musicians from rural backgrounds

Founded by Sri Madhusudan Sai, the orchestras recent fundraiser performance featured Western classical pieces and film numbers.

Asian Games: India Bags First Athletics Gold, Wins 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

Delhi HC directs takedown of fake profiles, deepfake content using Drishti IAS founder's identity

The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of several online materials allegedly using the identity of Drishti IAS founder Vikas Divyakirti wit

Indian Navy Opens Applications for Sailor Posts Under Sports Quota

The Indian Navy has announced the opening of applications for Sailor positions under the Sports Quota for the 02/2026 batch. This recruitment is

Bihar Technical Service Commission Announces Recruitment for Touring Veterinary Officers

The Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has opened applications for 787 Touring Veterinary Officer positions. Interested candidates can app

East Central Railway Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1,465 Vacancies

The Railway Recruitment Cell has announced 1,465 job openings for various positions in the East Central Railway for 2026. Interested candidates c

Supreme Court Dismisses Bhupesh Baghel's Plea on Patan Election Petition

Sewing Machine Assistance 2026: Tailors Can Get Toolkit Support, Check Eligibility and Application Process

People looking to earn an income through tailoring may be able to access government assistance for tools, training and self-employment, but appli

Indias AI and Digital Innovations Take Centre Stage at India Day During UNGA Week

The fifth edition featured two sessions focused on development innovation, artificial intelligence, climate action, women-led development, health

SBI Announces Recruitment for Specialist Cadre Officers in 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced the recruitment of Specialist Cadre Officers for 2026, with 207 vacancies available. The application

They are fighting allies, not BJP: AAPs Sanjay Singh hits out at Congress, says party is troubling Akhilesh Yadav in UP

Amid infighting within the INDIA bloc, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said that it appears that Congress is fighting oppo

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 13 Vacancies Across Various Departments

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced recruitment for 13 positions across various departments, including roles for Junior Tech

RBI may face two hikes, one dilemma as repo rate is seen hitting 5.75% soon: Report

The Reserve Bank of India is projected to increase its repo rate by 25 basis points in October and December. Inflationary pressures, primarily fr

Supreme Court questions steep mark-ups on cancer drugs, calls pricing disparity carnage

Petitioners seek the apex courts intervention in regulating the prices of drugs, medical equipment, and generic medicines, making them more affor

Anthropic devoted 80 pages of its IPO filing to warning investors about AI risks

Anthropic devoted about 80 pages of its IPO filing to risk factors. The company warned that advanced AI could resist shutdown or manipulate infor

Chennai fishing communities protest proposed secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) A proposal to build a new Secretariat and Assembly complex on Chennais seafront drew a protest on Tuesday,

PM Modi degree case: Gujarat HC rejects Kejriwals appeal against Rs 25,000 cost

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 29 (IANS) The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday dismissed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwals appe

Deadline for Claims and Objections Closes September 30, Final Voter List on November 6

When we go, you will come: Rahul Gandhi says PM told him only Congress can defeat BJP

Talking about the alleged vote chori campaign he started, Rahul Gandhi said that if 20% of people believed the issue earlier, now more than 80% b

SRFTI Classes Suspended for 2nd Day After Campus Violence

Classes and academic activities have not resumed. Some shooting and production-related work for pre-scheduled projects is, however, going on. We

IITB suicide: Sahil Wakode

Mumbai: The hunger strike of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakodes parents entered its second day on Tuesday, September 29, with their lawyer claiming

Pitru Paksha 2026: 5 Things Traditionally Avoided as Donations During Shraddha

Pitru Paksha 2026 is an important period in the Hindu calendar when families remember their ancestors and perform rituals in their honour. Shradd

CM Nayab Singh Saini Pushes for Advanced Manufacturing, Startups, and Industrial Expansion

Karnatak Arts Colleges Dept. of Tourism wins State Tourism Award-2026

The Department of Tourism Studies of Karnatak Arts College, Karnatak University, Dharwad, has received the Karnataka Tourism Award-2026 in the ca

TGSPDCL Records All-Time High Power Demand of 12,044 MW

Within the Greater Hyderabad limits, a peak demand of 4,072 MW was recorded on September 28 at 6.42 PM, while 82.89 Million Units (MU) of electri

'How would we know who idiots are?': Kennedy torches 'Hamas wing of Dems' Mamdani, AOC & El-Sayed

Odisha Faces Two Bandhs Over MMDR Act, Textbook Row

Congress and Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan seek withdrawal of amended MMDR Act and resignation of CEO Gyanesh Kumar

ErodeUdhna one-way special train on September 30

ED Raids Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula in 645 Crore Embezzlement

Why some British Asian couples are travelling to India for IVF

For some British Asian couples, the decision to travel to India for IVF involves more than the cost of treatment. Access to care, waiting times,

Swiss archaeologists redraw Roman maps after drought discoveries

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Asian Games 2026: India Win Bronze in 4x100 Mixed Relay

The Indian team clocked a season best time of 41.06 seconds at the 2026 Asian Games

UP's Textile Industry Is Growing, But The Park Meant To Scale It Is Still On Paper

Production designer Sabu Cyril wins Artist Namboothiri Samman Trust award

The award is in recognition of the immense contributions made by Mr. Cyril to cinema, actor Mohanlal said

Rabi 2026 target set at 178 MT as Centre steps up preparedness for El Nino, crop losses

The Centre has also assured states of adequate availability of fertilisers, certified seeds and financial resources for the 2026-27 rabi season.

Celebrating Waterfalls, Nature, and Folk Culture at Maa Mundeshwari Eco Park on October 6

Climate Emergency Mixtape, a multilingual album, addresses environmental issues and climate change

From water scarcity to the destruction of the Aravalli, six artistes from across India capture environmental issues in Climate Emergency Mixtape,

Will fans ever see Taylor Swift's wedding pictures? Dakota Johnson has bad news

Swift and Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City on July 3, 2026. The singers publicist later confirmed the marriage. Adam

Telangana govt unlikely to recover salary from Danam Nagender

Talab, a Bengaluru-based theatre company, to stage Nala Damayanti this weekend

Nala Damayanti written and directed by IIM professor Gaurav Jakhu will be staged at BIC this weekend

Union Minister Chirag Paswan Slams Oppositions Demand for CECs Resignation as 'Selective Criticism'

India break athletics gold jinx in Asian Games 2026 with women's 4x400m relay win

India break athletics gold jinx in Asian Games 2026 with women's 4x400m relay win

Tahsildars get 14 days to clear mining land NOCs, delays to go to Collectors automatically

Mines Principal Secretary Mukesh Kumar Meena tells officials of all 26 districts to use the OMEPS 2.0 portals escalation mechanism and clear pend

Govt. plans to outsource cooperative audit, says Minister

Diabetic Foot Society of India calls for global alliance

The DFSI has proposed that institutions come together to form a Global Alliance for Diabetic Foot Survival and Limb Preservation, to create a sus

India wins sixth gold medal at Asian Games through women's 4x400 relay team

India wins sixth gold medal at Asian Games through women's 4x400 relay team.

33 medical super-speciality seats go vacant in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu reserves 50% of the super-speciality seats for service candidates

Courtney Meppen-Walter, former Man City and England youth star, dies aged 32

Highlights Courtney Meppen-Walter, a former Manchester City academy player and England youth international, has died aged 32 His former club Bury

Higher demand revives operations at small foundries in Coimbatore

America's Fastest Spy Plane SR-71 Blackbird May Fly Again: Report

The US space agency has reportedly contacted several former engineers who worked on the SR-71A Blackbird spy planes.

At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos

The death toll from rains and flooding in Thailand has risen to 23, authorities said on Tuesday, as waters receded from the hard-hit capital Bang