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Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Major US television networks suspended their shared pool coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday after the White House stopped CNN from carrying out an assigned trip, as CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the administration over a ban on their reporters. Fox News, ABC News, CBS News, CNN and NBC News took the rare joint step after CNN was removed from the rotating television pool for Trumps trip to New York ahead of the UN General Assembly. Effective toda

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 22 (IANS) In view of the forecast of heavy rainfall across Odisha over the next couple of days due to a deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department on Monday advised all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to remain fully alert and undertake preparations to deal with flooding, waterlogging and other rain-related contingencies. According to an official statement, ULBs, particularly those in the southern districts, have been asked

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has shared that working with the Oscar and grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman was very difficult for him. The lyricist recently appeared on film trade expert Komal Nahtas Game Changers: The Music Series podcast where he spoke about the creative challenges of his career, including his unique collaboration with maestro A.R. Rahman. Talking about the same, he said, I found it difficult to write for A.R. Rahman. I have only

Digital Desk | Aizawl, Sep 21 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said that the state would continue to need the support and cooperation of NITI Aayog to translate its development vision into reality. The Chief Minister met NITI Aayog Member Dr Joram Aniya at his office in Aizawl on Monday, a senior official of the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister and the NITI Aayog member discussed various important issues concerning the development of Mizo

Digital Desk | Nalagarh, Sep 21 (IANS) The body of a 21-year-old migrant worker was recovered from bushes near Chonkiwala in Nalagarh subdivision on Monday evening. The deceased, identified as Rajeev, had been missing for around three days. His family identified him based on his clothes and other belongings. According to the information, Rajeev left his home after breakfast about three days ago but did not return. His family, which resides in Kripalpur and works as labourers, searched for him at

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) A Delhi court on Monday extended the judicial custody of six accused, including building owners son Mahesh Gupta, his parents, PG operators Sudhanshu and Shubham Tyagi, and labour contractor Sanoj, by 14 days in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse case that claimed seven lives. The accused were produced before the Patiala House Court after their earlier judicial custody expired. The court extended their judicial custody for another 14 days

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Polices Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell is examining social media posts offering rent a garba partner services ahead of Navratri, with police warning that such advertisements could potentially be used for online scams, phishing or other forms of cyber fraud. The posts, which have been circulating on social media platforms including Instagram, offer users the option of paying for a companion to attend garba events, go garba shopping or spend time with th

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 21 (IANS) Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy has directed officials to expedite compensation for beneficiaries whose land is pending acquisition under the first and second phases of the Upper Krishna Project (UKP), while beginning land acquisition for UKP Stage-3 on a proportionate basis as per government rules. The minister issued the directions during a meeting at Vidhana Soudha on Monday to discuss acquisition of land belonging to 184 villages

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 21 (IANS) Moscow said Monday that sanctions on Russia's oil and gas exports will not revive relations with the United States or lead to peace with Ukraine. On Friday, US President Donald Trump signed the Russia sanctions bill into law. The legislation targets Russia's energy and defence industries, as well as its shadow fleet of tankers, Xinhua News Agency reported. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia has largely adapted to the sanctions and found ways

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Mumbais Khar police have registered a case against a car driver and the vehicle owner after a speeding car allegedly hit a 19-year-old woman, a police constable and several other people near Khar Station Road. Police have identified the accused as driver Dinesh Yadav (36), a resident of Goregaon, and businessman Mehul Pravinchandra Joshi (50), a resident of Malad West and the vehicle owner. According to the police, the incident occurred when the car first str

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sept 21 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed concern over the conduct of the recently concluded Urban Local Body elections, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government relied heavily on administrative and police machinery to secure control of municipal boards. In a statement, Gehlot said the ruling party had gone beyond accepted democratic practices in its efforts to form boards. He described the developments as troubling, noting that th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh interacted with school children at Air Force Station Sarsawa on Monday during an official visit. The Indian Air Force described the meeting as a candid interaction marked by curiosity, smiles and light-hearted exchanges. The engagement took place on the sidelines of the Air Chiefs visit to the operational base in Uttar Pradesh. Students from local schools and those associated with the station had the opport

Digital Desk | Damascus, Sep 21 (IANS) At least four people were injured early Monday in a series of explosions at a Syrian military site in Aleppo province, local authorities said. The explosions occurred near the town of al-Eis, triggering successive blasts through the area. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a Britain-based war monitor, said that an ammunition depot had exploded, but the nature and affiliation of the facility had not been independently verified, Xinhua News Agenc

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 21 (IANS) YSR Congress Party chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said on Monday that his party would continue its protest across Andhra Pradesh till the resignation of Education Minister Nara Lokesh and a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities in the appointment of teachers. The former Chief Minister condemned the police highhandedness against YSRCP leaders and cadres staging a protest at the office of the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) in Vijayawada. He a

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 21 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State President B.Y. Vijayendra on Monday urged the Karnataka government to seek a one-year extension from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to conduct a physical survey of areas covered under the Kasturirangan report, instead of merely passing a resolution against the Centre during the special Assembly session. Speaking in the session, Vijayendra said the government should take the lead in protecting the Western Ghats as well

Digital Desk | Agartala, Sep 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday said that special green corridors would be created in the state to facilitate the quick movement of ambulances carrying patients during emergencies and ensure that they do not get delayed in traffic jams. The Chief Minister, while inaugurating the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) units of the Super Speciality Block at Government Medical College and GBP Hospital in Agartala, sa

Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), Sep 21 (IANS) Bollywood Actor Kartik Aaryan on Monday visited the Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarats Narmada district and paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, while also experiencing the regions tribal culture during his visit. Aaryan was in Ekta Nagar to attend the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony, which was held in the presence of Sardar Patels Statue. During his visit to the Statue of Unity, he paid floral tribute to Patel, who is cred

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Former US Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad on Monday slammed Pakistan for once again attacking Afghanistan and killing civilians, saying Islamabad's approach to its internal crises and its relations with Kabul was not working.Once again, Pakistan has attacked Afghanistan, killing civilians. This attack takes place as Pakistan's internal crises intensify. Clearly, the current Pakistani approach to dealing with internal crises a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Monday alleged that Goa faces an existential threat under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, claiming the states land, environment, heritage and identity are under severe pressure. In a post on X, Venugopal alleged that over the last decade, nearly one crore square metres of land have been taken from Goans and handed over to big builders and industrialists close to the ru

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The United States, Japan and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology and critical supply chains while reinforcing their joint security posture in the Indo-Pacific. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met on the sidelines of the UN General Assemblys high-level week in New York. The three officials reaffi

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Two Democratic senators in the US have asked Californias attorney general to investigate allegations that US immigration officers impersonated voters to access sensitive state records during a federal search for people suspected of voting illegally. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff urged California Attorney General Rob Bonta to examine whether activities described by a Department of Homeland Security whistleblower violated state law. The allegations

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) India has joined other G20 members in adopting four consensus outcomes covering household energy access, infrastructure approvals, water reuse and secure critical-mineral supply chains. The agreements were reached at the conclusion of the three-day G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, according to a White House statement. The White House National Energy Dominance Council, the departments of Energy and the Interior, and the Environmental Pro

Digital Desk | Vijayawada, Sep 21 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday filed the chargesheet in a court here in the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna. The chargesheet has been filed against then Krishnalanka police station Circle Inspector (Station House Officer) S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, who is Accused No.1 in the case, and six other accused. The SIT submitted evidence of the arrest of Sai Krishna (25), his physical torture in custody resulting in hi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who is set to be honoured with the National Award for Best actor, has landed in Gujarat for the ceremony. On Monday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos from Kevadia, Gujarat. In the pictures, the actor can be seen next to the Statue Of Unity. One of the pictures also shows his meal spread of thepla and other local delicacies. He wrote in the caption, A legacy larger than life #StatueOfUni

Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 21 (IANS) A 17-year-old boy was shot dead by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong district on Monday, police said. A police official in Imphal said that the Naga youth, identified as N.K. Wiphenbou was walking alone from Upper Nkou village to Tamei town when he was attacked by the suspected militants. According to the official, Naga village volunteers subsequently found the body of the slain youth along a narrow path in the hilly village. Chief Minister Yumnam K

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Actor Kartikeya Gummakonda, best known for his work in the Telugu film 'RX 100' and the Tamil film 'Valimai', has now turned director with his upcoming film 'Comeback'. Kartikeya Creative Works, the actor's production house, announced the project on his birthday through a special glimpse video. The announcement has come as a pleasant surprise for audiences who have been waiting for Kartikeya to make a comeback for the past two years after 'Bhaje Vaayu Vega

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) The US Department of Commerce has postponed its preliminary decision in a countervailing-duty investigation into imports of welded stainless line and pressure pipe from India, pushing the deadline from October 8 to December 14. The investigation also covers imports of the same product from Trkiye. The postponement took effect on September 21, according to a Commerce Department notice published in the Federal Register. The cases will examine whether produc

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has reintroduced legislation seeking more federal research, public awareness and culturally appropriate programmes to address the disproportionately high incidence of heart disease among South Asian Americans. Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Joe Wilson and Senator Cory Booker introduced the South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, according to a congressional release carried by CQ. The measure would autho

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar launched his lightning diplomacy rounds on Monday, meeting France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on the eve of the high-level meeting set to begin Tuesday. Our regular meetings and telecons [teleconferences] enable us to maintain the momentum of our Special Global Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X after their meeting. Regional and global issues, specifically the Ukraine and Gulf crisis,

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) With severe drought-like conditions ravaging crops across Maharashtra, Congress state president Harshvardhan Sapkal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the MahaYuti government, accusing it of complete indifference toward the plight of farmers during the festive season. Addressing the media, Sapkal said helpless farmers are being forced to plough over their destroyed crops. At the same time, the government remains restricted to paper promises without deliv

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India will look to build on its team bronze and individual silver from last year's edition in Guwahati when a strong 18-member squad, led by newly crowned Asian U17 champion Tanvi Patri, continental silver medallist Shaina Manimuthu and India Junior International Grand Prix winner Dev Ruparelia, competes at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt. The contingent was selected following selection trials held at the National Centre of Excellen

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Sep 21 (IANS) An eight-foot elephant and children dressed as rabbits became the centre of a traffic awareness skit staged at a signal on Ahmedabads CG Road, with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) using the 30-second red-light waiting period to convey a message on responsible driving. Titled The Elephant and the Rabbit, the campaign was organised at the Municipal Market signal to highlight the risks that smaller vehicle users, cyclists and pedestrians can face fr

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) In a major push toward integrating cutting-edge technology into governance, the Higher and Technical Education Department of Maharashtra on Monday constituted a high-level AI, Data Analytics & Dashboard Governance Committee. The initiative aims to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics and automated decision-support systems across higher education institutions in the state. The Government Resolution (GR), issued late Monday evening, marks

Digital Desk | Rajkot, Sep 21 (IANS) Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth Rs 86.63 lakh during a raid near the Ahmedabad-Rajkot Highway in Rajkot city on Monday, with the total value of the seized liquor, vehicle and other material put at Rs 1.10 crore, officials said. The team, led by Police Inspector P.B. Jebaliya, conducted the raid near Radhe-Krishna Hotel, close to Bamanbhor village, within the jurisdiction of Airport Police St

Digital Desk | Yaounde, Sep 21 (IANS) At least 11 civilians were killed when Boko Haram militants raided an island in Lake Chad near Ngouboua in Chad's Lake Province, local media and the army said Monday. Army official Moussa Djibrine said that on Sunday, the militants arrived by canoe and opened fire on civilians who were fishing, killing seven men and four women, Xinhua News Agency reported. Soldiers alerted to the incident launched a pursuit operation and killed nine of the attackers, he said

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Revolutionary Social Party (RSP), a constituent of the West Bengal Left Front, which fielded its own candidate for the forthcoming Rejinagar assembly bypolls after declaring revolt against the Left Front, on Monday night, announced its decision to refrain from contesting in the Rejinagar bypolls. A statement has been issued by the RSPs state secretary in West Bengal, Tapan Hore, in which he claimed that the decision to withdraw its candidate in the Rejinagar

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid instances of fake doctors surfacing in the state, the West Bengal Medical Council on Monday began the registration audit of practising medical practitioners in the state for the last 17 years. State Medical Council sources said that the medical registration audit started on Monday, and under this exercise, registration information for the last 17 years will be under the scanner to check whether cases of fake or inconsistent registration took place durin

Digital Desk | Aichi, Sep 21 (IANS) India began the defence of their women's kabaddi title at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya with a 42-21 win over Bangladesh in their opening Group A fixture at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium on Monday. India produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Bangladesh, combining a disciplined defensive setup with consistent attacking pressure, led by Sanju Devis contribution in offence. India established control early, making it difficult for Bangladesh to rea

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film King, sought blessings from Lord Ganpati at the iconic Lalbaugcha Raja. On Monday, SRK was seen arriving at Lalbaugcha Raja with his wife Gauri Khan, daughter Suhana Khan and his manager Pooja Dadlani. While the actor was dressed in blue ethnic wear, his wife opted for a yellow coloured traditional wear, and Suhana donned a green coloured outfit. SRK and Gauris sons Arya

Digital Desk | Gangtok, Sep 21 (IANS) Sikkim Governor O.P. Mathur on Monday called upon newly inducted police officers to uphold the states peaceful and friendly identity while preparing to tackle emerging challenges, including cybercrime and narcotics-related offences. A delegation of Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the 2024 batch of the Sikkim Police Service met the Governor at Lok Bhavan, according to an official statement. During the interaction, Mathur engaged with the officers

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Amid the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer on Monday countered questions raised by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) about the enrolment of GNCTD cabinet ministers at places other than their ordinary residence. The CEO said that as per the ECIs instructions, All names of members of the Judiciary, public representatives, holders of declared offices and personalities from fields of arts, culture, journalism, sports, and public service

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 21 (IANS) Odisha has completed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll, 2026, and published the final electoral roll on Monday, Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R.S. Gopalan said. The SIR used July 1, 2026, as the qualifying date. Gopalan said Odisha had 3.33 crore voters at the beginning of the exercise. During the enumeration stage, officials removed 20,12,000 names after verification. These included 8.32 lakh deceased voters, 8.08 lakh vo

Digital Desk | Quetta, Sep 21 (IANS) As violence against Baloch civilians escalates across Pakistan, a leading human rights organisation on Monday brought to light the extrajudicial killing of two Baloch youths by Pakistani forces, Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) revealed that the dead body of 23-year-old Yahya Wahid Marri was found dumped in the Manghopir area of Karachi on September 19, nearly two months after he went missing. According to the rights body, Yahya was forcibly

Digital Desk | Kampala, Sep 21 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Uganda, Upendra Singh Rawat, on Monday called on Ugandan President Museveni, reaffirming mutual appreciation for bilateral partnership, the High Commission of India in Uganda said. High Commissioner Upendra Singh Rawat paid a farewell courtesy call to HE President Museveni of Uganda, reaffirming mutual appreciation for the India-Uganda bilateral partnership. Recent milestones include Vice President Jessica Alupo's BRICS Summit pa

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday released a consolidated publication detailing the data sources, methodologies, and compilation practices adopted in Indias new series of National Accounts Statistics with base year 2022-23. A key theme of the publication is the modernisation of estimation methodologies for the corporate, financial, government, and household sectors. In respect of the Non-Financial Private Corporate (

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 21 (IANS) The Rajasthan urban local body elections have produced a political paradox: the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress remained separated by less than one percentage point in overall vote share, yet the BJP emerged with a substantially larger number of elected councillors and subsequently converted that advantage into control of several urban bodies. The numbers raise a bigger question: was the difference created at the ballot box or after? The answer appe

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 21 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday urged the Karnataka Legislative Council to take an objective stand on the Kasturirangan report after discussing its advantages and disadvantages, stressing the need to protect both the environment and the livelihoods of people living in the Western Ghats. Participating in the discussion, Parameshwara said Karnataka had repeatedly rejected the report, but the Centre kept issuing draft noti

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 21 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Indian Police Service Association has strongly condemned comments made by senior Congress leader and former minister Sajjan Singh Verma against Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP Indore) Narendra Rawat following an altercation during Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj programme on September 19. According to a press note issued by the association on Monday, the association assigned DCP Narendra Rawat

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 21 (IANS) Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday stepped up his attack on the BJP over alleged communal politics and the use of religion in electoral campaigning, urging voters to reject what he described as divisive politics in the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Addressing an election meeting in Dhing locality in Nagaon, Gogoi said the electorate would send a message against communal politics, linking his remarks to Batadrava, the birthplace of Vais

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Sep 21 (IANS) J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday said it has registered an FIR against the branch manager of the Grameen Bank & others in Sopore for misusing their official position to commit irregularities. An ACB statement said that the FIR names Arvind Saini, the then head of J&K Grameen Bank's Reban branch in Sopore (Baramulla district) and Firdous Ahmad Sheikh, Business Correspondent & others. Saini, Sheikh, and others allegedly committed serious financial i