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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday congratulated the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police for arresting wanted Maoist leader Asim Mandal alias Akash alias Timir alias Manoj from Patashpur in East Midnapore district earlier in the day. In a statement posted on social media, the Chief Minister commended STF personnel for successfully tracking and apprehending Mandal, who served as a Central Committee member and Secretary of the West

Digital Desk | Surat, Sep 17 (IANS) Padma Shri and noted social worker Kanubhai Hasmukhbhai Tailor on Thursday greeted the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and credited him for instilling a new sense of belief and confidence among the specially-abled people towards achieving their own livelihood and also self-reliance. Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi a long life, the 72-year-old Kanubhai Tailor described him as a 'Krishna avatar.' He said that under PM Modi's leadership, the gov

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India have been drawn in Group K alongside Bahrain, Cameroon, Grenada, Laos and Senegal in the inaugural FIFA U15 World Cup, which will be held in Baku in October. The India U15 men's team will play five matches over three days in the qualification stage at the Hovsan Competition Complex in Baku. India will begin their campaign against Laos on October 24. The following day, they will play twice, taking on Cameroon before facing Grenada, with all matches sc

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday donated blood and pledged to donate her organs while launching an organ donation portal. The Chief Minister joined the blood donation camp and launched the portal as part of the 'Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan' launched to celebrate PM Modi's birthday and 25 years devoted to public service. Chief Minister Gupta pledged to donate 14 organs, including heart, liver,

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Filmmaker and writer Luv Ranjan has opened up about launching newcomers in Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar. He described the experience as both challenging and exciting. Reflecting on the project, he said he did not want to let the opportunity pass when he got the chance to introduce fresh faces to audiences. Speaking about the same, Luv Ranjan said, Introducing newcomers is always a challenge, but its the one I genuinely look forward to. Fifteen years ago, I got tha

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the Vadnagar to Varanasi bike rally from Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthplace in Gujarat, launching a multi-state journey that will carry the message of his 25 years in public life to villages along the route. The rally was flagged off from Vadnagar as part of the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', being organised from September 17 to October 17 to mark PM Modis 76th bir

Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out raids in several states in connection with its probe into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in June this year. The agency conducted simultaneous searches at four locations in Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Karnataka to investigate suspected money laundering and financial transactions linked to the case. According to officials, the action is connected to a cas

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday clarified that the regulator has received no formal request for the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to trade its shares on its own platform, stating that such a move is not permitted at present, according to a report. On the sidelines of the NaBFID Infrastructure Conclave 2026 here, Pandey sought to quell market speculation surrounding the issue of self-trading by India's larg

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Union MoS for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that India needs to move from a resource advantage to a technology-driven competitiveness in mining and metals, with technology integrated across the entire value chain, from geological exploration and mining to processing, logistics, recycling and downstream manufacturing. The minister said the competitiveness of the sector would increasingly depend on the scale of m

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Indian benchmark indices ended the session on a muted note on Thursday as investors assessed the outcome of the US Federal Reserves policy meeting and its implications for global markets. The Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 74,314.59, while the Nifty gained 53 points, or 0.23 per cent, to settle at 23,270.60. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that on the technical front, the Nifty is approaching resistance at 23,30

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A family dispute is suspected to have been the reason behind the deadly attack in Bengaluru on a 26-year-old nurse from West Bengal, allegedly by her estranged husband from Tamil Nadu, police said on Thursday. The victim, Madhumita, is in critical condition following the attack near Narayana Hospital in J.P. Nagar Third Phase. DCP South Dr. Vamshi Krishna, who visited the spot, said the accused, identified as Venkateshan, allegedly attacked Madhumita with

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, who recently appeared as a special guests on the dance reality show Indias Best Dancer season 5, spoke about how she broke the ice between her and actress Karisma Kapoor on the sets of the iconic film Andaz Apna Apna. The two actresses shared candid anecdotes about their on-set equations, laughter-filled moments, and how their shared love for cinema brought them together despite their differences. During the latest episode, H

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Several BJP MPs extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and visited places of worship to pray for his health and success. BJP MP Sambit Patra visited Puris Jagannath Temple, offered prayers, and performed puja. Fellow party MP Tarun Chugh visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar and offered prayers, wishing the Prime Minister a good and healthy life. Speaking to IANS, Patra said: On the occasion of our dearly beloved Prime Mini

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The Kolkata Police arrested four persons and seized a large quantity of illegally stored e-cigarettes during a raid on a shop in the city, the police said on Thursday. A joint team of the Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) and Detective Department raided 'The Smokers Den' at 191 Park Street, under Beniapukur police station, on Wednesday night. The raid followed a tip-off that e-cigarettes were being illegally stored and sold at the shop. A senior Kolkata Police office

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The government on Thursday refuted the allegation in a section of the media that the MDR on UPI transactions has been introduced because of external pressure, while referring to a US Trade Representative (USTR) report of 2026. According to a statement issued by the Finance Ministrys Department of Financial Services, he allegation that MDR has been introduced under any external influence is patently false and misleading. The Department has also released a

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The stage is set for over 2.75 lakh students to vote in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2026 on Friday amid high security and the deployment of more than 600 police personnel across the campus, an official said. As Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh directed all colleges to beef up security arrangements, the Delhi Police decided to equip its officers, more than 150 in number, with body-worn cameras to capture the developmen

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is facilitating an overseas training stint for Indias senior judo team at Tsukuba University in Japan as part of preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and the World Judo Championships in Baku. SAI facilitates Japan exposure for Indian judokas ahead of Asian Games, World Championships New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is facilitating an overseas training stint for Indias senior j

Canadian PM Mark Carney addresses the European Parliament as Ottawa seeks closer economic, defence and technology ties with the European Union.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer and actor Nick Jonas turned 34 on Thursday, and his wife, actress Priyanka Chopra, made his special day even more memorable with a heartfelt birthday tribute on social media. Desi Girl shared a collection of photos and videos on Instagram, offering a glimpse into some of the couples special moments. The post opened with a picture of Priyanka giving Nick a kiss on the cheek. Nick was seen wearing a cap carrying the playful message, Sorry were golfing. T

NDA leaders gather in Varanasi for PM Modis 76th birthday as the BJP begins a month-long public service campaign across the country.

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) A birthday is traditionally regarded as a day of personal celebration, but Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday has, over the years, increasingly come to be associated with public service, welfare initiatives and programmes aimed at making a difference in the lives of people. In a post on X, Modi Story shared a video highlighting several initiatives and major events associated with Prime Minister Modis birthday over the years, including the launch of sch

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a detailed report from the Manipur Chief Secretary on 25 cases of unnatural deaths reported from relief camps in the violence-affected state, including details of post-mortem examinations, causes of death, and measures taken to prevent such incidents. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana passed the directions after taking note of material placed before it concerni

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Actor Amol Parashar, who is celebrating his 40th birthday on Thursday, has spoken about what he values the most as a gesture from someone. The actor told IANS on his special day that he has never been big on birthdays, and this year is going to be no different. The actor said he chooses the day to unravel and relax from the hustle. He told IANS, Absolutely no plans this year. I will spend time with myself and my loved ones, and take a break from all the madne

Digital Desk | Hubballi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Basavaraj Bommai alleged that the Congress has consistently supported and encouraged forces that are against the country and its interests. Reacting in Hubballi to recent remarks by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president B.K. Hariprasad in support of jailed activist Umar Khalid, Bommai on Wednesday alleged that the Congress was engaging in vote-bank politics by supporti

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf is looking to make his Test cricket return as he wants to put his name forward for the red-ball series against Sri Lanka, which will take place in November this year. Rauf reinstated his interest in Test cricket following his five-wicket haul for Pakistan Television (PTV) against Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) in the President's Trophy as his 5-34 forced the opposition to follow-on. There's always a purpose th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Indias agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore to be distributed among 2,550 small farmers in Punjab and Haryana through digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday. The first payments were released at a programme organised at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, marking a new link between sustainable

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sept 17 (IANS) The changed global economic equation with the rise of developed countries calls for redistribution of power through the reform of international financial institutions and the Security Council, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. While the global institutions are set in the power scenario of several decades ago, he world is changing, and we are seeing the emergence of new powers, he said at a news conference here. So, there must be a red

Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday is being celebrated across the country, with the BJP organising a series of programmes to mark the occasion. The celebrations, however, have triggered a political controversy in Bihar, where the state is grappling with widespread flooding. The BJP-led Bihar government has issued directions for lamps to be lit at various government institutions and educational establishments to mark PM Modi's birthday. The Rashtriya Janat

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that no political leader in independent India has completed 25 years tenure, serving as the head of state government and the Union government, while highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modis political journey during an event in Vadnagar, his birthplace. Addressing the launch of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' at Sharmishtha Lake, Shah said the campaign is being organised to take the message of PM Modis 25 years in

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Singer B Praak has spoken about being part of the upcoming film Prem Keetanu through its song Ishq Ka Ghulaam. Sharing his excitement about the project, the singer said that being associated with the film feels surreal and that the song holds a special place for him. Speaking about the song, B Praak shared, It feels surreal to be a part of Prem Keetanu through Ishq Ka Ghulaam song, and bring the feeling of love a full circle through heartbreak, followed by th

Digital Desk | Kottayam (Kerala), Sep 17 (IANS) Former Kerala Director General of Police (DGP) Tomin J. Thachankary, once regarded as one of the state's most influential police officers, was on Thursday convicted by the Kottayam Vigilance Court in a disproportionate assets case that has been pending for nearly two decades. The court is expected to pronounce the sentence later in the day. The verdict marks a significant turn in the career of an officer who occupied several key positions in the Ke

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Team South Delhi emerged champions at the inaugural 3x3 India Quest 2026 after defeating Team Bulandshahr in a closely fought final at DLF Promenade in Vasant Kunj. The two-day FIBA-sanctioned competition brought together 3x3 basketball players from across the country and provided them an opportunity to compete for official FIBA ranking points. 3x3 basketball is played on a half-court with three players per team and features a 12-second shot clock. Games l

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India called for secure, affordable and reliable energy to support development, particularly for developing economies at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting in the United States, an official statement said on Thursday. Manohar Lal, Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs at the meeting stressed international cooperation and leveraging the complementarities among countries to advance the common good of all, while respecting diverse nat

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) The Magadi Road Police on Thursday registered an FIR in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 21-year-old woman from Agrahara Dasarahalli in Bengaluru by some people from Rajasthan and a subsequent series of road accidents involving the vehicle used by the accused. The case has been registered under Sections 137, 61 and 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). According to the police, Pooja, daughter of Gunaramu and a resident of Melwas village in R

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Aditya Rikhari and Sanju Rathod are all set to be part of Spotlight Season 4, which brings together established and emerging musical voices from across India. The singers recently shared what excites them about joining the new season and the opportunity to explore fresh sounds, collaborate with fellow artists and connect with a wider audience. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in partnership with Universal Music Group for Brands (UMGB), has brought back Hyu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday donated blood at a programme organised at the party's central office in the capital, under the partys Seva Sankalp Abhiyan and extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, which began on Prime Minister Narendra Modis birthday, will continue until October 7 and is being organised to mark PM Modis 25 years of public service. Nitin Nabi

Digital Desk | Balaghat, Sep 17 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday searched the residence of a cooperative society manager in Balaghat district in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials said. A team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police reached the residence of Vilas Chaure in the Neemtola area of Lanji early in the morning and began examining documents and records related to his assets and income. The search was underway, and the agency h

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Indias semiconductor story has advanced rapidly in a short period. In 2021, the country had no commercial chip plant. By 2026, 12 units have been approved, and five are in production. Students across hundreds of colleges are now designing chips. Semicon 2.0 is the natural next chapter in this account. It does not begin afresh -- it takes a functioning ecosystem and completes it, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday on the occasion

Digital Desk | Vadnagar, Sep 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modis political opponents could not accuse him of corruption, as he highlighted what he described as his clean public life, during a birthday event in Vadnagar. Addressing a gathering at Sharmishtha Lake during the launch of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', HM Shah said PM Modi had spent 25 years in public life without facing allegations of corruption from his opponents. He also linked

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Tata Motors will increase prices across its commercial vehicle range by up to 1 per cent from October 1, 2026, the company said in a stock exchange filing on Thursday. The price revision will vary depending on the model and variant and is aimed at offsetting the impact of rising commodity prices and other input costs. This will be the second price hike by Tata Motors in its commercial vehicle segment this year. The company had earlier increased prices by u

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) After days of sweltering heat, weather conditions in south Bengal are likely to change as the Met office on Thursday forecast thunderstorms accompanied by light to moderate rain over the next few days. Rain is likely at one or two places in almost all districts of south Bengal. Gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 km per hour are also expected. Kolkata, too, is likely to receive rain and thundershowers. According to a Met department official, the monsoon axis exten

Digital Desk | Moscow, Sep 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The Russian Embassy in India shared President Putin's message for PM Modi on Instagram. In the message, President Putin expressed gratitude to PM Modi for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his recent visit to

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 17 (IANS) The high-stakes Nandigram assembly constituency in East Midnapore district in West Bengal is set for a six-cornered contest in the upcoming October 6 bypolls, with political observers noting that the primary battle centres on determining which candidate secures the second position. In the Assembly elections held earlier this year, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. He defeated former CM and Trinamool Congress

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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 17 (IANS) DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday hailed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagams entry into its 78th year, saying the party had taken politics beyond the privileged sections and placed it in the hands of ordinary people. In a post on X marking the partys foundation anniversary, Udhayanidhi said the DMK was born on a rain-soaked day, with C.N. Annadurai, then in his forties, leading young colleagues, including M. Karunanidhi, who was in his twent

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) will examine concerns raised by stockbrokers over the new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday, according to a report. On the sidelines of the NaBFID Infrastructure Conclave 2026, the SEBI chairman said some important issues have been raised and we will look into the concerns, according to NDTV Profit. The statement came a day after brokers a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 17 (IANS) Playback singer Sonu Nigam has issued clarification with regards to a fabricated video of him reacting to the singing of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. On Thursday, the singer took to his Instagram, and shared a post featuring the fabricated video, and his clarification in which he shared that the video is taken from his original video of him reacting to a young Pakistani girls singing, and wrongly stitched together with a clip of Salmans song Main Hoon Her

Digital Desk | Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Sep 17 (IANS) The Karnataka government will launch a special two-year campaign to combat anaemia in the Kalyan Karnataka region, with a focus on screening, prevention and treatment, particularly among pregnant women, adolescents and lactating mothers, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced at the Kalyan Karnataka Utsav held in Kalaburagi on Thursday. The campaign is among a slew of new measures announced by Shivakumar during the Kalyan Karnataka Liberatio

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 17 (IANS) A 26-year-old nurse was allegedly attacked with acid and subsequently assaulted with a machete by her husband in full public view near Narayana Clinic in J.P. Nagar Third Phase on Thursday morning. The victim, identified as Madhumita, is currently undergoing treatment at an ICU facility in a private hospital and her condition is reported to be critical. The incident occurred around 9.15 a.m. when Madhumita, who had been working as a nurse at the clinic for

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 17 (IANS) The CPI(M) in Kerala has moved swiftly to oppose Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's proposal to relocate the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo to a forested setting, with senior party leader and former mayor V.K. Prasanth questioning the rationale behind the move and alleging that commercial interests could be driving the plan. Prasanth alleged that the proposal was driven by commercial interests and wondered whether the prime 36-acre property in the heart of t