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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) The late actor Nana Patekar was cremated with full state honours at his farmhouse in Donje in Pune district on Thursday. The actor was given a 3-gun salute. The late actors friends and members of the film fraternity including Jackie Shroff, directors Anil Sharma, Aneez Bazmee, and producer Firoz nadiadwala arrived at Donje village to attend the last rites of Nana Patekar. A huge crowd also turned up to bid adieu to the departed soul. Maharashtra Chief Minister

Digital Desk | Madrid, Oct 9 (IANS) Villarreal coach Inigo Perez said on Thursday that he hopes Saturday's return to La Liga action away to Real Madrid can be the moment that his side makes a statement of intent for the rest of the season. The former Rayo Vallecano boss had a complicated start as his spell with Villarreal was without a win in his first five La Liga matches in charge, but wins against Malaga and Levante before the international break confirmed his side's improvement, although Sat

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Thursday sought a report from the West Bengal government on the action taken by the police administration over the attacks on advocates in different parts of the state during the last few months. Calcutta High Court Chief Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge directed the state government to submit the report to the court by Friday. On Thursday, a section of the advocates of the Calcutta High Court, led by senior advocate and four-time T

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) States have welcomed the decisions taken at the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Thursday, describing the latest reforms as an important step towards simplifying the tax regime, easing compliance and addressing the concerns faced by businesses and taxpayers. The meeting, which focused largely on procedural and structural reforms, drew positive reactions from finance ministers and chief ministers of several states, who said the cha

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 India and Italy on Wednesday concluded discussions on a wide gamut of areas of cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crime, including drug trafficking and the emerging regional and global terrorist threats. The talks were held during the sixth meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime and the second meeting of the India-Italy Permanent Task Force on Countering Financing of Terrorism held in New Delhi on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Reiterating its call for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, India on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated an end to the fighting and stressed that the solution does not lie on the battlefield. Let me say that, on the issue of the Ukraine conflict, India has consistently maintained that dialogue and diplomacy are the way forward. You are very well aware of our position. Pr

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 7 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday criticised the registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, expressing concern over what he described as the deteriorating state of democracy in the country. Political tensions have intensified following recent developments in Delhi and the filing of an FIR against the two Congress leaders. Reacting to the developments while speaking

Digital Desk | Hong Kong, Oct 7 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, interacted with representatives of the India Association Hong Kong and the Forum of Indian Professionals Hong Kong (FIPHK) at the Indian Consulate General in the city on Wednesday, lauding the organisations sustained work for the community and wider contribution to Hong Kong. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami met representatives of the India Association Hong Kong and the Forum of Indian Professionals Hong Kong (FIP

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) India and the UK have agreed to identify priority areas to explore for future capital markets cooperation as the two sides discussed opportunities to increase cross-border investment and Indian firms access to international capital including through cross-border equity and bond listings via GIFT-IFSC, and stronger capital market connectivity, according to a joint statement, adopted after the 'India-UK Financial Markets Dialogue 2026' held in London. The UK

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 7 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday said it will not support the Odisha bandh called by the Congress-led INDIA bloc for October 8, clarifying its stand on the statewide shutdown. Political parties under the INDIA bloc had earlier announced an Odisha Bandh on Thursday over demands including the repeal of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, the resignation of School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond over tex

Digital Desk | Accra, Oct 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar addressed a distinguished gathering at the Foreign Service Institute of Ghana on India, Africa and the Global South, affirming that India carries Africa in its heart and will build a partnership not just for today but for generations to come. Speaking on the evolving global landscape, EAM Jaishankar said, In todays turbulent times, the challenge before diplomacy is to manage competition without allowing it to become

Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 7 (IANS) While calling for the early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT), India has stressed the importance of legal measures to act against all those behind the Pahalgam terrorist massacre. BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb said on Tuesday that it was essential to hold to account the perpetrators, organisers, financiers, and sponsors of cross-border terrorism like last year's Pahalgam attack that killed 26 innocent civilians. The R

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 6 (IANS) The national senior men's football team ended its international window with a disappointing 1-6 defeat to two-time World Cup winner Uruguay at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Kriranga in Kolkata on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa scored the lone goal for India in the 22nd minute to level an early goal from the penalty spot by Darwin Nunez in the 12th minute. The visitors then scored five times, with Maxi Araujo scoring a brace of goals in the 28th and 59th minutes. Rodri

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 29 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Tuesday stressed the need to strengthen Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) and air connectivity infrastructure in the border state to improve logistics, communication and emergency response capabilities, besides boosting overall socio-economic development. Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, on Tuesday called on the Governor at Lok Bhavan in Itanagar, a

Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 29 (IANS) An Assam Rifles havildar was killed, and four other personnel injured after heavily armed suspected militants ambushed a patrol party along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradeshs Changlang district on Tuesday, officials said. A police official in Itanagar said that the patrolling party of the 21 Assam Rifles came under attack by suspected militants in Changlang district, which shares an unfenced border with Myanmar. The incident took place near Namp

Digital Desk | Fatehpur, Sep 29 (IANS) The death toll in the two-storey house collapse in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district has increased to five, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The house collapsed following a powerful explosion at the residence of a fruit trader in the Malwan police station area of the Fatehpur district on Monday evening, killing four people and injuring three others. One of the injured, who was in critical condition and was placed on a ventilator after suffering burns over mo

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) The chief of South Korea's antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday he will work to estore justice after a local court recently cleared the way for the agency to resume its stalled probe into U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang. Ju Biung-ghi, head of the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), made the remarks during an interview with local radio broadcaster CBS, signalling the agency's intention to resume its investigation, reports Yonhap news agency. Last month, Coupang re

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 29 (IANS) South Korea's overseas direct investment rose 32.3 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 from a year earlier, data showed on Tuesday, led by the financial and communication sectors. Overseas direct investment by South Korea totalled US$20.52 billion in the April-June period, up from $15.5 billion from the same three month period in 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance and Economy. The figure has posted on-year growth since the third quarter of 2025, rep

Digital Desk | Coimbatore, Sep 29 (IANS) Forest officials have installed four camera traps at Ramya Garden in Mavuthampathi panchayat after three goats were killed there. Residents suspect a leopard, but the Madukkarai Forest Range has yet to identify the animal responsible. The goats owner, Velusamy, alerted forest personnel after finding two of them dead on Monday morning. The third goat was missing and is believed to have been carried away. The incident has caused concern among residents, who

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Anti-Burglary Cell of Dwarka District Police in the national capital has arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with theft cases and recovered three stolen mobile phones, five pairs of silver anklets and two silver coins from his possession, police said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Sachin, a resident of Vijay Enclave in Dabri, is involved in 25 cases of theft and burglary, according to police. During interrogation, he reportedly disclosed t

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadus cloth bag campaign, launched by the previous DMK government as Meendum Manjappai, is set to continue under the name Thunippai Scheme. The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has begun steps to invite tenders for vending machines and cloth bags in the first phase of the renamed programme. The proposed rollout covers 105 locations. The tender process will include installing the machines and supplying the bags needed to operate them. The move provide

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Adivi Sesh is lending his voice to the issue of womens safety, in association with Hyderabad Police and shared that he believes equality cannot simply exist as a policy but has to be reflected in everyday interactions. Womens safety is not something that can be addressed only when an incident happens. It needs to be a part of our everyday conversations and the way we conduct ourselves. Each of us has a role to play in creating an environment where women

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Rain brought winter-like weather to Delhi-NCR residents in the early hours of Monday, with the national capital waking up to cooler conditions and cloudy skies. The region is likely to witness isolated rainfall on Tuesday, continuing the light spell recorded on Monday. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), dry weather is expected to set in from September 30, with mainly clear skies likely through the first week of October. Rain, thunderst

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Two miscreants linked to the Vikas Kalia gang were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police in the Paharganj area, officials said on Tuesday. The Delhi Police Special Staff received information about the accused late Monday night, after which they laid a trap to apprehend the miscreants. During the operation, the accused fired at the police, and the officials retaliated in self-defence. Both sustained gunshot injuries, officials said. Accordin

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Green Energy Corporation Limited (TNGECL) plans to launch an online portal on October 1 for applications for new solar, wind and hybrid power projects, as the state seeks to expand renewable generation amid continuing power outages. The corporation discussed the proposed procedure with renewable energy developers and investors at an online meeting on Monday and invited their suggestions. The application process will have ten stages and will co

Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 29 (IANS) The Indian trio of Neeru Dhanda, Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer won the silver medal in the womens trap team event, taking the country's tally in shooting to 13 on Tuesday. The Indian team shot a combined score of 328 after three days of the 125-shot qualification round, fending off the challenge of Kuwait for the silver. China clinched the gold with an aggregate of 346, while Kuwait bagged bronze with 325 here at Aichi Pref. General Shooting Gallery. Neeru

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The FBI has placed Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. The FBI said Singh is wanted over his alleged role in the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group, which it linked to killings, extortion and drug trafficking across the United States and Canada. He is based in the US and is alleged to lead the groups operations in North Ameri

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 29 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Tamil Nadu's Erode, Namakkal and Madurai districts on Tuesday, the weather department said, as it forecast showers and strong winds across parts of the state over the next three days. In a weather bulletin, the department said moderate rain accompanied by strong winds could occur at isolated places in 16 districts on Tuesday. These include districts along the Western Ghats, as well as Tirupattur, Vellore, Ranipet, K

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh shared a candid video with a message about letting go of people who bring stress. He further told fans to enjoy life and not worry about others opinions Further offering his followers a simple life mantra he suggested to not let unnecessary tension consume oneself and do not allow other peoples opinions to dictate self life. In the video, Diljit can be seen sitting outdoors with a cup of tea while speaking directly to the camera. H

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) The world is moving towards a more multipolar order as countries adjust to a changing United States, its dealings with China and the erosion of old trading assumptions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in New York. EAM Jaishankar said governments were looking for ways to reduce risk, diversify their partnerships and get more from existing relationships. He described the process as an adjustment to a more competitive international environment. Th

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he had not discussed selling US military equipment to China during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, responding to an account attributed to his ambassador by a reporter at the White House. The reporter asked whether Trump had suggested such a sale to Xi, citing remarks that US Ambassador to China David Perdue was said to have made on Fox News Sunday. To China? Trump asked. When the reporter confirmed it, th

Digital Desk | Okazaki City, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian recurve archer Neeraj Chauhan stunned three-time Olympic team gold medallist Kim Je-deok of South Korea to reach the men's individual quarter-finals here at Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park Multipurpose Square on Tuesday. Neeraj produced a 6-4 win over Je-deok, who won gold in mixed team and men's team events at Tokyo 2020 and went on to defend a men's team title in Paris 2024. After taking a 3-1 lead, Neeraj was pegged back to 3-3 before a tied fourth set

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed US military cyber and intelligence agencies to counter foreign interference in Novembers congressional elections, coordinating their work with other federal agencies. The directive, made public on Monday, calls on US Cyber Command and defence intelligence organisations to identify foreign threats and act against cyber activity targeting the electoral process. It does not order troops to polling stations or trans

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described a world shaken by wars, economic pressure and the growing use of trade and other forms of dependence as weapons, saying diplomats now face unusually high risks as countries compete for advantage. Speaking at an event in New York, EAM Jaishankar pointed to two major ongoing conflicts, turmoil in West Asia, fighting in parts of Africa and mounting pressure on developing countries. Food, fuel, fertilisers a

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) The United States revised three Venezuela sanctions licences to name methanol explicitly among the petrochemical products covered by permissions for certain oil trade, supplies and preliminary investment negotiations. The Treasury Departments Office of Foreign Assets Control issued General Licences 46E, 48D and 49B, replacing earlier versions. A comparison shows methanol added under five tariff classifications in each licences chemical annex. The main per

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that members of his team had spoken to Iran that day, but gave no indication of progress towards ending the war. He said he expected the confrontation to conclude quickly one way or the other. Asked at the White House whether his team had spoken to Iran, Trump replied, Yeah, they have. A reporter followed up with a question referring to mediators, and he again answered, Yeah. He did not identify those involved, specify how t

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) Indias relationship with China has improved from the depths of their border stand-off, but the condition of the frontier will continue to determine how far the two countries can normalise ties, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in New York. EAM Jaishankar said India China relationship was better than it had been in 2025, and better still compared with 2024. He cautioned against treating that recovery as a fundamental change in the relationship. I

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Applicants in India waited an average of 346 days for a US visitor visa interview in fiscal 2025, more than eight times the 42-day average before the pandemic, according to a federal audit released on Monday (US local time). The Government Accountability Office found that demand had outpaced consular staffing in India. The 346-day figure is a historical average for obtaining an interview. It does not describe the time taken to decide an application after

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Monday he expected Canada to return to the negotiating table within three or four weeks and predicted a trade agreement, even as new US import bans on some Canadian products were set to begin the next day. I think what's going to happen is, over the next three or four weeks, they're going to come to us and they're going to say we're going to get rid of all the tariffs, Trump told reporters at the White House. He added: I thi

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 29 (IANS) India and the United States have reached a broad understanding on a trade agreement, but changes in American tariff policy have complicated the decision on when to conclude it, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said here in New York. EAM Jaishankar described the proposed agreement as very, very far advanced. He said its completion could help put the wider relationship on a better course after a difficult period. We have reached a situation where there

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has found that allegations of violation of minimum public shareholding (MPS) norms and fraudulent trade practices were not established against Vinod Adani and 11 others, bringing an end to a regulatory case that had remained under investigation for more than five years. The order, passed by SEBI Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney, disposed of the show-cause notices issued in the matter. The investigati

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone is looking forward to being a father-in-law. The 80-year-old actor has raved about his soon-to-be son-in-law, Michael Sheehan, who is engaged to his eldest daughter, Sophia Stallone. He recently appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. She did get engra**, Sylvester fumbled before saying, Its hard for me to say it because, like, its time to have a, you know, new life of her own. But she found a great man, gre

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 29 (IANS) Hollywood actor Casey Affleck was always very confident about his friend Matt Damon making it big in Hollywood. Affleck had o doubt that his friend of 4 decades was going to be a massive star. The 51-year-old actor lived with older brother Ben Affleck and their childhood friend while they were chasing their acting dreams. He has now spoken up on the early promise his friend showed at a young age. He recently attended the Zurich Film Festival, where he s

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Sep 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered an inquiry into the death of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Bhopal district general secretary and young advocate Divyarishi Tiwari, who allegedly died of electrocution after coming in contact with a roadside electric pole late last week. Chief Minister Yadav has directed the district administration to investigate the incident and take appropriate legal action based on its findings. The Chief Minister

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) The Sarod Maestro Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan has said that his latest collaboration with the Grammy-nominated musician Krishna Das, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash is a humble offering towards peace and compassion. The track is a meeting of voice and sarod that allows the sacred chant to unfold with remarkable simplicity. Krishna Das vocals carry the devotional essence of the chant, while Ustaad Amjad Ali Khans & Amaan Ayaans sarod adds an instrumental di

Digital Desk | Shillong, Sep 29 (IANS) Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) State President Prestone Tynsong has ramped up his attack on the Opposition 'Voice of the People Party' (VPP) during campaigning for the upcoming Shillong Lok Sabha bypoll, accusing the party of using social media to spread misleading narratives and questioning its development record in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC). Addressing an election meeting at Wahlyngkhat village

Digital Desk | Nagoya (Japan), Sep 29 (IANS) The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has reaffirmed that E-sports will continue in the Asian Games and will not be withdrawn after the ongoing 2026 edition in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. In a statement issued on Monday, OCA Director General Husain Al Musallam stated that E-sports would continue within the Asian Games and that the OCA would continue to support the development of E-sports in Asia. The OCA said it has not made or issued any announcement regarding

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE), one of the countries at the epicentre of the Gulf War affecting the global economy and security, said on Monday that it seeks de-escalation and diplomacy to settle disputes peacefully. Our principled approach is rooted in de-escalation, bridge-building, the promotion of diplomacy and dialogue, the peaceful settlement of disputes, and the rejection of the unlawful use or threat of force, as well as coercion, UAEs Ministe

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 28 (IANS) Despite the Odisha government and police emphasising measures to improve conviction rates in heinous crimes and crimes against women, the conviction rate in several major categories declined in 2025 compared to the previous year. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi informed the Assembly on Monday that the conviction rate in rape cases fell from 13 per cent in 2024 to 11.6 per cent in 2025. Trials were completed in 1,666 rape cases in 2024, resulting in 216

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary Anil Sareen on Monday condemned the unpleasant incidents that took place at the Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar. Sareen held the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government responsible for the incident. He said that people who had come from outside, carrying weapons, entered the university premises and attempted to enter the girls' hostels and misbehaved. He questioned who these people