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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a major relief for students under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (BSCCS). Loans up to Rs 4 lakh will now be completely interest-free for all categories, with extended repayment periods of up to 10 years.
Tension flared in Mauachapi village, which lies under Pipraich Police Station limits, in the early hours of Tuesday after residents learnt about the youths death. Angry villagers blocked the Gorakhpur-Pipraich Road, hurled stones at police, and led traffic to a standstill
The Supreme Court bench further instructed that the delimitation exercise must be completed by October 31, 2025, adding that any delay in this process would not be accepted as a reason to postpone elections
The change was announced by the Central Railways Pune Division, following the Government of Maharashtras decision to rename the city of Ahmednagar itself to Ahilyanagar. The renaming is part of an effort to pay tribute to Ahilyabai Holkars contributions to public welfare and governance during her reign in the 18th century
To mark PM Narendra Modis 75th birthday on September 17, BJP will screen the film Chalo Jeete Hai across all 243 Bihar assembly constituencies. The national award-winning short film depicts PM Modis childhood and struggles. The celebrations also include a two-week-long Sewa Pakhwada
The incident took place at the Murtijapur railway station, approximately at 4.20 pm on Monday, an official stated. The injured was alighting from the Pune-Amravati train on platform no. 2 when he lost his footing, slipped and got trapped under the train
Security forces foiled a major arms smuggling attempt along the International Border in Jammus RS Pura sector by recovering an AK assault rifle and a magazine. The operation was jointly carried out by BSF and police in Arnia after reports of suspicious movement. Search operations are still underway, officials confirmed.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inspected disaster-hit areas in Dehradun, including Sahastradhara and Raipur, after cloudbursts and landslides caused massive damage. Torrential rains washed away roads, damaged shops and hotels, and disrupted connectivity.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds third-largest automobile market. At the International Value Summit 2025, he unveiled plans to make India the top auto hub with focus on EVs, hydrogen fuel, green mobility, and exports, alongside rapid infrastructure upgrades and innovative fuel trials.
Several roads, houses and shops were damaged while a bridge was washed away and 584 people have been left stranded, officials said, adding that most rivers were in spate following heavy rains
Instead, feeds on apps like TikTok and Instagram would be limited to posts from accounts young users follow. The law also bars companies from sending notifications to users under 18 between midnight and 6 am
Under the campaign, camps will be organised for health and nutrition at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Community Health Centers. Voluntary blood donation is also being encouraged, CM Mohan Yadav said
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned ex-cricketers Robin Uthappa and Yuvraj Singh, along with actor Sonu Sood, for questioning in an alleged illegal betting app case linked to money laundering. They are asked to appear in Delhi between September 2224.
Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, is leading the American team, while Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce, is India`s chief negotiator
The Indiranagar Police Station received a threat email at around 2.45 AM, sent from a fake email address, claiming there was a bomb in the bathroom of Nasik Cambridge High School located on Vada Pathri Road
Vance`s call also included a vow to target some of the biggest funders of liberal causes as conservatives stepped up their targeting of private individuals for their comments about the killing
The WMO Ozone Bulletin 2024 said lower ozone depletion this year was partly due to natural atmospheric factors but stressed the long-term improvement reflects the success of global action
The founder of the Seoul-based Free North Korea Radio was pronounced dead at a Seoul hospital on Friday, years after fighting a lung cancer which recently spread to his liver, his former colleagues said
The accused driver, Gaganpreet Kaur, was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday and later remanded to judicial custody for two days by the Court. The accident left one person dead and his wife injured.
It formally took effect on Monday after four more countries (Brazil, Kenya, Tonga and Vietnam) adopted it
According to the IDF, Hamas had placed surveillance equipment in two of the Gaza City towers to track Israeli troop movements, while the third building contained observation posts.
Hypertension can strike without symptoms. Left unchecked, it increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease
The special eye drops contain pilocarpine and diclofenac.
When heated slightly, it dissolves silver from old circuit boards, wires or keyboard connectors.
Criticises Europes Russia oil purchases as China warns of countermeasures
The ASW-SWC ships are being inducted into the Navy to strengthen its anti-submarine and coastal surveillance capabilities
Top court says it is protecting interests of parties but rejects plea to stay entire act stating it saw no reason for it
A record over 7.3 crore ITRs were filed till September 15, surpassing last year`s 7.28 crore, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said in a post on X
Paranjpe has stated that DB Patil was renowned among locals and he also fought for the rights of farmers and villagers.
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The apex court stayed a few key provisions of the amended law including the clause that only those practising Islam for the past five years could create a waqf but refused to halt the entire Act, citing the presumption of constitutionality
Constance Marten, 38, and her partner Mark Gordon, 51, a convicted sex offender, were found guilty in July of gross negligence manslaughter by Londons Central Criminal Court. They had also been convicted of perverting the course of justice, concealing the birth of a child and child cruelty
Duty Magistrate remanded the accused after she was produced before the court from her residence. Her counsel said custodial interrogation was not required
Digital arrest is a cybercrime tactic where offenders confine victims to their homes and use fear tactics through audio or video calls, often impersonating law enforcement officials with AI-generated voices or video technology
These measures were discussed during the 32nd quarterly conference of all zonal officers, comprising supervisory heads of the agency, held in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, from September 12 to 13. The sessions were chaired by ED Director Rahul Navin
Officials clarified that the Railway Ministry had already imposed a 10-minute restriction on agents to book general reservations from counters. The circular has retained the said restriction, an official said
US President Trump has repeatedly extended the deadline on TikTok`s fate and was noncommittal on an agreement when asked by reporters on Sunday evening
The meeting comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly reacted to US President Donald Trump`s positive assessment of trade ties between the two countries
Addressing a rally in Purnea, Modi slammed the Congress for allegedly comparing Biharis to bidis, calling it an insult to the state and its people. He claimed parties like Congress and RJD have endangered the security and resources of Bihar and the nation by defending and shielding foreign infiltrators
Teachers and staff preparing for the Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din on September 17 are excluded from the order regarding schools being closed on Tuesday, an official said
The occasion was a grand tribute to Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj at the worlds tallest statue dedicated to him the Statue of Hindubhushan
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday reiterated his deep admiration for pro-Palestinian protesters who forced the final stage of the Vuelta cycling race to be abandoned over the weekend. Israel should be barred from international sporting competitions, he says
An orange alert has been issued for Beed and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, while a yellow alert has been sounded for Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, Parbhani, Hingoli, and Jalna for Monday
Adani Enterprises has won the contract to build a 12.9 km ropeway from Sonprayag to Kedarnath, cutting the trek from nine hours to 36 minutes. Approved by the Union cabinet, the Rs 4,081 crore project will carry 1,800 passengers per hour direction and is expected to boost tourism, create jobs and provide safer pilgrim access
PM Modi inaugurated a newly developed terminal building at Purnea Airport, which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region, and flagged off the first flight on the Kolkata route
Sharad Pawar led a protest rally, called the Akrosh Morcha, in Nashik, joined by several NCP (SP) leaders and workers. He demanded that the government declare a wet drought and provide a complete loan waiver to farmers struggling with debt and poor market returns
Former Maharashtra minister Dhananjay Munde said that the Maharashtra government should appoint a committee to give ST status to the Banjara community. It is part of the ST segment in many states, including Rajasthan and Telangana
Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil on Monday said the government is making all efforts to divert water from the rivers under the now-suspended Indus Water Treaty to meet shortages in Indian states. He added that the matter has international implications and therefore he would not speak at length
India is negotiating trade agreements with nearly a dozen nations, including the United States (US), European Union (EU), Australia, Sri Lanka, and others, as part of its strategy to expand trade and secure long-term growth opportunities
The Supreme Court of India, while listening to one of the petitions signed by the objector, said that they are satisfied that the facility is in compliance with all laws and regulations with regard to the acquisition and treatment of animals.