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New Delhi [India], October 9: Vinir Engineering Limited (the Company), an integrated engineering solutions company engaged in the manufacturing of specialised, critical and heavy, precision-forged and machined components for industries
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Deputy Commissioner of Police, Railways, B. Bharat Reddy, on Friday said that they have deployed 334 Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel and sought 14 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the CJP protest scheduled for October 10 at Jantar Mantar. Speaking to IANS, Reddy said special security arrangements had been made at major railway stations to manage the movement of protesters arriving in
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy, with its GDP projected to expand by 7.3 per cent in 2026 (FY27) and 6.8 per cent in 2027 (FY28) due to robust domestic demand, increasing manufacturing capacity, and public infrastructure programmes, a United Nations (UN) report said on Friday. The UNCTADs Trade and Development Report 2026: the Geoeconomics of Development said that together, these factors sustain growth for the Indian economy despite
Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa on Friday, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers also exchanged perspectives on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Ti
Digital Desk | Shanghai, Oct 9 (IANS) Alexander Zverev overcame a brief scare and a stumble in his round 2 clash against home boy Wu Yibing with 6-4, 7-6 (4) win at the Shanghai Masters to march into the third round here on Friday. Zverev fell late into the second set when he was leading 6-5, 5-5 in the round of 64 as he seemingly twisted his ankle after hitting a backhand from the left side of the court. However, the German stood up and moved well to close out the second set in a tie-break to w
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Recognising the contribution of international courts in upholding the rule of law and human rights amid indiscriminate conflicts, Indian-origin South African jurist Navanethem Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge and who investigated genocide claims in Rwanda, the occupied Palestinian territories, and Myanmar, was on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Hailing from a family of Indian Tamil descent in Durban, Pillay, 85, who became the
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation awarded to a Rajasthan contractual daily wager whose reinstatement in service was denied, increasing the amount from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh in view of his prolonged legal battle over the termination of his services. A Bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and Atul S. Chandurkar passed the order while disposing of an appeal filed by Kallu Khan challenging the Rajasthan High Courts refusal to review its earlier decision
Digital Desk | Melbourne, Oct 9 (IANS) Italy all-rounder Ben Manenti has landed a two-year contract with Melbourne Renegades for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) season. Manenti, who previously had brief BBL spells with Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers, inked the deal on the back of a breakout year across international and domestic cricket. The 29-year-old off-spinner and hard-hitting batter was Italys star performer during their maiden Mens T20 World Cup appearance in February by finishing
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a number of proposals, including continuation of the scheme to provide two free LPG cylinders in a year, facilitating the operation of 1,725 air-conditioned electric buses, launching of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Skill Training and Employment Zone development scheme, and providing three sarees every year to the state's Anganwadi workers and helpers. Around 39 proposals were approved during the Cabinet meeting, chaire
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Benchmark equity indices snapped a two-session losing streak on Friday, supported by broad-based buying across sectors, gains in information technology stocks and a decline in global oil prices. The Sensex climbed 879.09 points, or 1.23 per cent, to close at 72,472.33, while the Nifty rose 288.65 points, or 1.3 per cent, to settle at 22,520.45. Immediate support is placed at 22,450, followed by 22,300, while resistance is seen around 22,600. A sustained breako
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Oct 9 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken cognisance of allegations that a tribal woman was assaulted and tortured by police personnel in Latehar district. He has directed Latehars Superintendent of Police to immediately investigate the matter, take appropriate action, and submit a report. The matter came to the Chief Ministers notice following a post on X. Responding to it, Soren issued instructions to the Latehar SP, saying that such a situation was un
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) Candidates of the Bihar Police driver recruitment drive intensified their protest in Patna on Friday, demanding that more than 1,200 posts earmarked for women, which they claim have remained vacant, be filled with eligible male candidates from the respective categories. The candidates had planned to march towards the Chief Ministers residence to press their demands. However, police personnel intervened before the proposed march could begin. Barricades were erec
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) After the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Cabinet passed a resolution to rename Noida International Airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Brajesh Pathak, said that the decision will serve as a reminder for the youth to work towards achieving PM Modi's 'Viksit Bharat@2047' vision. Speaking to reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Pathak said: Taking a major step, the Noida International Airport, has been named after Prime Ministe
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday orally asked the Centre to ensure that Delhi Metro operations are not completely suspended ahead of the proposed protest in the national capital on Saturday, stressing that preventive measures should not cause inconvenience to ordinary commuters. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana expressed concern over the scheduled closure of 57 Metro stations, observing that the restri
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9: (Bright Outdoor Media Limited, The company), in collaboration with District, has transformed Samay Rainas iconic red-and-black checked shirt into a larger-than-life out-of-home (OOH) installation to
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, has shared memories of his mother, Teji Bachchan, and also opened up about his parents inter-caste marriage on the show. Actress Madhuri Dixit, who graced the show as the guest, asked the veteran about his upbringing, as she said, Pitaji ke baare mein toh bahut kuch suna hai aapse. Lekin hum jaanna chahenge ki aapki mata ji kaisi thi? Kya woh strict thi ya
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 9 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday that the landslide margins with which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates are heading for victories in the bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar have proved that the people from the minority community in the state will no longer be misled by the malicious opposition campaign accusing the BJP of being a communal force. Although the final results for Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly seats are yet t
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) After 42 former judges of both the Supreme Court and High Courts wrote an open letter expressing concern over the alleged campaign to undermine the Election Commission, judiciary and other constitutional institutions, several NDA leaders welcomed the move and said that the judges have the right sentiment. Claiming that the Opposition is trying to create a situation of 'anarchy', the leaders said that they should reflect on their actions. Bihar Minister Ram
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) should go for an off-cycle 50 basis points hike sooner rather than later and widen the interest rate corridor as the world is caught in a tailspin with emerging markets at receiving end, a report said on Friday. While recent action on rate front by RBI was welcome, its effect had already been priced in by markets and thus real impact remained absent on either yields or exchange rate front, SBI Research said. It also said wide
Digital Desk | Ottawa, Oct 9 (IANS) A 23-year-old man of Punjab origin was killed outside a commercial complex in Langley in Canada's British Columbia, in what Canadian authorities suspect was a targeted attack. An investigation is being conducted into a possible connection between the killing and the burning of a vehicle following the shooting, a report has detailed. The incident took place when officers from the Langley detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) were sent to the 6,
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Oppositions intensified campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging irregularities in electoral roll revisions and claiming that the exercise has disproportionately benefited the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has revived the debate over the right to protest in a parliamentary democracy and the responsibility to safeguard public convenience. The agitation has spread across several cities and has again brought the Coc
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Pakistan government has, over the last four years, highlighted stabilisation of the economy but the word largely meant the economy has stopped falling but incomes, jobs or public services have not seen any improvement for ordinary people, a new report has said. The report from Colombo-based publication Asian News Post said the government of Shehbaz Sharif has emphasised avoiding default through IMFbacked programmes, but that policy focus has prioritised
Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 9 (IANS) A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper suffered a gunshot injury on Friday while on duty in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district, officials said. The officials said the circumstances leading to the incident are being ascertained. The injured trooper was identified as Mohammad Mushtaq, a resident of Mari village in Reasi district. He was shifted to the Reasi district hospital for treatment. The incident occurred around 9.10 a.m. while the trooper was on
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season is set to kick off on October 10, with 13 teams competing in a revamped campaign that will run until May 2027. The upcoming season will mark the return of the traditional home-and-away format and playoffs under a new club-led model, bringing back a longer league campaign and renewed competition for the title. The new season will feature 163 matches across eight months, with each participating team scheduled to fa
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India-US ties for much of the past quarter-century were anchored in the belief that a stronger India served a larger American strategic purpose by helping sustain the balance of power in Asia, diversify supply chains and strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, a report has stated. It noted that while differences have always existed, the broader strategic rationale was considered strong enough to withstand them, but that assumption is becoming increasingly
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday that Elon Musks Starlink is certainly a great innovation in recent times but the Government of India has to do what it is obliged to do -- to protect its national security, sovereignty and people. Speaking to IANS on the Starlink row, Chandrasekhar said one tweet or one post doesn't change government policymaking. One entrepreneur cannot pressure the government to change i
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Author and entrepreneur Twinkle Khanna has offered a peek into her preparations for the festive season. She shared photographs while working on her Diwali gifting collection of candles. Taking to Instagram, Twinkle spoke about balancing her writing commitments with her entrepreneurial venture, describing herself as a jack of many trades who has also become a candle wali. Im a jack of many trades and the master of one. Writing will always be my main gig but bet
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released the Draft Telecommunication (Broadcasting and Cable) Services Digital Rights Management (DRM)-based Digital Addressable Systems Audit Manual, 2026, and invited comments from stakeholders on the proposed framework for auditing DRM-based television distribution systems. The draft manual has been prepared to provide detailed audit procedures for DRM-based Digital Addressable Systems (DAS), par
Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 9 (IANS) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, on Friday targeted the BJP-led state government, alleging that it has tarnished Odishas image in just two-and-a-half years in power. Addressing the partys Jana Sampark Padyatra in the Bhubaneswar North Assembly constituency, held on the occasion of the birth anniversary of noted Odia freedom fighter Utkalamani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Patnaik said his party believes in
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 9 (IANS) The US governments suspension of the Permanent Labour Certification Programme (PERM) for major IT outsourcing companies could have complex and far-reaching implications for India, with the move posing challenges to traditional IT outsourcing while potentially accelerating the expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and high-value technology work in the country, Karnataka IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge said on Friday. Responding to the development,
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Mumbai City FC head coach Manolo Marquez has said his priority is to improve every aspect of the team ahead of the new Indian Super League (ISL) season, stressing that a fresh campaign with new players requires a game-by-game approach despite the clubs successful history. Asked whether Mumbai City's reputation and expectations brought additional pressure, Marquez said the focus was on building the team and preparing for each fixture rather than dwelling on
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The busting of the Faridabad terror module, which allegedly carried out the car bomb blast near Delhis Red Fort in November last year, exposed how white-collar professionals were operating dangerous terror cells in India. It also indicated growing interest among similar youth in establishing terror cells and engaging in anti-national activities. These terror cells have emerged independently, with minimal interference from outfits such as Jaish-e-Mohammed an
Digital Desk | Imphal, Oct 9 (IANS) The Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal teams detected and safely neutralised 27 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) during a 48-hour intelligence-led operation along an 8-km route in Manipurs Kamjong district. The security forces also arrested three militants belonging to different banned outfits and apprehended a drug peddler in separate operations, officials said on Friday. A defence spokesman said that the Assam Rifles and Indian Army bomb disposal
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, who essays the role of a cop in Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar, has said that she strived to understand the person behind the uniform, her sense of responsibility, and her compassion. The film marks a first in her two-decade-long career, with the actor stepping into the role of a police officer, Aleena Abraham. Talking about her part in the film, the actress said, Playing Aleena Abraham was a very new experience for me because I had n
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, on Friday delivered a scathing rebuttal to the Congress party as high-octane protests led by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi against the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process brought central Delhi to a standstill. Taking to social media, CM Fadnavis released archival parliamentary footage of former Union Law Minister Kapil Siba
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Gold exchangetraded fund assets in India rose to Rs 1.91 lakh crore in August 2026 up 164 per cent from about Rs 72,500 crore a year earlier, a report said on Thursday. The report from Emkay Global Financial Services said commodities are increasingly moving beyond their traditional role as a hedge, with investors and institutions considering precious and industrial metals for diversification, liquidity and risk management. Silver ETFs held about Rs 85,00086
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Faheem Nazir Shah, a Kashmiri who claimed to have been assaulted during a protest by Congress leaders in Connaught Place in the national Capital, said on Friday that the EVMs were brought in by Congress in 1989 and it won elections with a heavy margin in 2004; then why are they blaming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Election Commission, and the EVMs now? You (Congress) are the one who introduced EVMs in 1989; Congress did it; Rajiv Gandhi introduced the
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) [India], October 9: SSSMehta Industries Limited (SSSMehta or the Company), a diversified manufacturer of sheet metal components, fabricated products, structural products and engineering products, has filed its Draft
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a setback to the Andhra Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed its plea challenging the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that struck down 34 per cent reservation for Backward Classes (BCs) in local body elections. A Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel Nagu questioned the legal basis of the data relied upon by the state government to justify the enhanced BC quota, particularly the findings of a Unified Family Survey. Senior advoc
Salem (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: Vetrivel Explosives Limited, an integrated manufacturer of industrial explosives, explosive accessories and blasting systems, has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus with the EMERGE
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) China is facing a human resources problem as the countrys younger generation sees technical education as lower in status than the university one, and the factories are not getting sufficient skilled manpower to run their manufacturing processes, according to an article in The Diplomat. Chinese Ministry of Education, in February this year, came out with a paper suggesting vocational school reforms. The document criticised the current systems lack of connecti
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Pakistan-based narcotic cartels are now encouraging their cronies in India to ramp up homegrown production. With agencies such as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carrying out several drug busts, the cartels from Pakistan have decided to focus more on home-made substances to fuel their trade. Before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, poppy fields were in abundance. Opium and heroin were coming out of Afghanistan in large quantities, and Pakistan-bas
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 9 (IANS) The bodies of a young woman and a man were found on the railway track in the Kumhrar area of Patna on Friday, triggering an investigation by the railway police. The woman was identified as Shaili Rani, a resident of the area near TPS College, who had been missing since October 5. The identity of the young man is yet to be established. According to the information available, Shaili went missing on October 5, following which her family began searching for her. Af
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Playback singer Armaan Malik, who has crooned the song Sabar, has spoken up on the significance of patience and gratitude in a persons life. The song is a part of Bhoomi 2026, and explores the idea that happiness does not always lie in reaching the destination, but in learning to appreciate the journey along the way. The music of the song is composed by SalimSulaiman, and lyrics furnished by Shraddha Pandit. Sabar is rooted in the values of patience, gratitude
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Veteran actor Raza Murad remembered Nana Patekar as a generous and compassionate individual. He recalled how Patekar supported underprivileged farmers and underpaid Marathi theatre artists while remaining grounded despite his success. Paying tribute to the late actor, Murad spoke about his personal association with Patekar and recalled how he would visit the latters Matunga residence every year during Ganesh Chaturthi. Remembering Patekars personality both on
Global hydrogen and maritime leaders gather at DPA, Kandla, to turn green ambitions into projects. Kandla (Gujarat) [India], October 8: Deendayal Port Authority, Kandla hosted the Kandla Forum 2026
By Dr. C.H. Bhadra & Koneti Nikhil Sai World Environment Organization (WEO) New Delhi [India], October 9: Every morning across India, millions of children carry plastic tiffins and water bottles
The CAPSS seminar brings defence experts and strategic thinkers together to discuss aerospace capabilities, emerging technologies and India's national security priorities.
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Oct 9 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Friday announced the renaming of the Noida International Airport in Jewar to Narendra Modi International Airport, following a resolution passed by his Cabinet to mark PM Modi's 25 years in public service. During a meeting on Friday, the Cabinet approved a total of 39 proposals. While announcing the decision after the meeting, the Chief Minister highlighted the Prime Minister's 25-year tenure of public service
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh addresses strategic security challenges, modern warfare and the evolving role of aerospace power at a seminar organised by CAPSS.

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