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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday met Chairman of Russias State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, in New Delhi and discussed bilateral cooperation as well as opportunities to deepen parliamentary linkages between the two countries. Pleased to meet the Chairman of the State Duma of Russia, Vyacheslav Volodin and his delegation in New Delhi. We discussed our bilateral cooperation as well as opportunities for deepening our parliamentary linkages,

Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host foreign ministers of the G20 in Atlanta on October 30-31, with Washington putting threats to freedom of navigation, energy and food security and supply chains at the top of the agenda, the State Department said on Monday. The meeting will be the last major ministerial gathering of the grouping before President Donald Trump hosts the G20 Leaders' Summit in Miami in December. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will tr

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The Indian mens and womens kabaddi teams got the better of Nigeria in their respective matches on Monday at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship 2026, being held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad. The womens team won 38-10 to book its spot in the semifinals, while the mens team followed with a 50-23 victory. It was the fourth win of the championship for both sides. India's women wrapped up a 38-10 win to reach the semifinal in dom

Digital Desk | Paris, Oct 26 (IANS) At least 2,774 children and adolescents were arrested or detained across Bangladesh in a month, with a leading international human rights organisation warning that the actual number could be higher as several incidents remain undocumented. In its monitoring report published on Monday, Justice Makers Bangladesh in France (JMBF) documented the arrests and detentions across 12 incidents and a series of operations in four divisions and eight districts between Sept

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) CPI General Secretary D. Raja on Monday said that the agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation is intensifying every day, with people being extremely angry and anguished and coming out onto the streets to press for his resignation. Speaking to IANS, Raja said the CPI's human chain programme would be an independent party initiative, while the other events would be organised under the banner of the opposition INDIA bloc. On O

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at the Bharat Mandapam here on Tuesday evening, according to a PMO statement. Scheduled from October 27 to 29, the three-day conclave will bring together leading scientists, researchers, academicians, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and international experts to deliberate on emerging technologies and India's science, technology, and innovati

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Dalmia Bharat Limited on Monday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 205 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), compared with a net profit of Rs 239 crore in the corresponding quarter last financial year (Q2 FY26), primarily due to a one-time exceptional charge arising from asset impairments and an employee separation scheme. Despite the loss, the cement manufacturer posted growth in topline revenue. Revenue from operations increased 4.3 per

Paradise Group marks 36 years in business this year, alongside the birthday of its Managing Director, Manish Bathija Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26: Paradise Group, one of Navi Mumbais

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Indian Navys frigate INS Trishul has arrived at Civitavecchia in Italy during its ongoing operational deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. The Indian Naval Ship undertook a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Italian Navy's Carlo Margottini before entering harbour, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Monday. The exercise featured coordinated manoeuvring drills, communication procedures, replenishment approaches, cross-deck landings, personnel transfers and bo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Austria's Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger will be on an official visit to India from October 27 to November 2, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. During her visit, Reisinger will hold talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday. After concluding her engagements in New Delhi, the visiting minister will participate in various events

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Kriti Sanon raised excitement among movie buffs as she reunited with her 'Bhediya' co-star Varun Dhawan, along with the director of the movie, Amar Kaushik. She uploaded a short clip on the Stories section of her Instagram handle on Monday. Kriti, Varun and Amar were seen smiling at the camera as they made a howl sound, a reference to their movie 'Bhediya'. Hinting that they might be working on something, the text on the video read, An unexpected reunion that

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) With nearly 18,300 Agniveers from the first batch preparing to return to civilian life over the next two months, the three armed forces are taking all measures to ensure a smooth transition. While the Agnipath scheme has been a success till now, the last phase - involving their return to civilian life - is a crucial process. Under the Agnipath scheme, launched in 2022, of the total recruits, 25 per cent are to be regularised in various units of the armed f

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party Punjab President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged repeated incidents of murders, shootings in the state, criticising the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over the deteriorating law and order situation. He said that incidents of daylight murders and shootings across Punjab have instilled fear among ordinary man. The firing incident in Moga, he added, exposed the reality behind the state governments c

Digital Desk | Bhopal, Oct 26 (IANS) The BJP on Monday staged a protest in Bhopal against Congress president Mallikarjun Kharges alleged derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modis father, accusing the opposition party of violating political decorum. BJP workers took out a peaceful march from Red Cross Square to the Congress office, where they staged a demonstration and condemned the remarks. Senior party leaders, including BJP national vice-president Lalsingh Arya, MLA Rameshwar Shar

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 26 (IANS) The Gujarat government has declared Devbhumi Dwarka, Porbandar, Kutch and Jamnagar districts drought-affected following deficient and delayed rainfall, announcing crop damage assistance, subsidised fodder and 150 days of employment for rural residents in the affected areas. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the decision in Gandhinagar in the presence of Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani, saying the government had completed the required procedures

Digital Desk | Ahmedabad, Oct 26 (IANS) Mari Yojana, a digital initiative of the Gujarat government, is strengthening accessibility and amplifying the reach of various public welfare schemes and services to the residents of the state. The e-governance model under the Mari Yojana is also gaining the spotlight for its remarkable success in expansion and penetration of various govt schemes in remote villages and far-off locations. The Mari Yojana portal offers information on more than 600 schemes a

New Delhi [India], October 26: As businesses navigate increasingly complex workforce requirements, payroll management has evolved into a strategic business function that demands accuracy, automation, transparency, and compliance. Organizations operating

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Chinese banks are facing a surge in credit card defaults from middle-aged borrowers who otherwise look like model citizens, with university educations and secure public-sector jobs, according to a report. There was a close to 50 per cent jump during the last quarter in the value of non-performing loans registered on the Banking Credit Assets Registration and Circulation Centre Chinas official platform where banks and consumer finance firms list and trade

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely on track to recover from his side strain in time for India As third red-ball game against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7 to 10, 2026. Pant has been out of action since suffering a left-side strain while leading the Rest of India to victory over Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar earlier this month. The injury kept him out of Delhis Ranji Trophy commitments and the first two four-day games against New Zealand

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) Aarush Nitture and Aahana Punjabi emerged victorious in the Open Men's Singles and the Women's Singles events at the Maharashtra State Trials as several players showcased their talent for state selection trials. The event took place over three days on October 23, 24 and 25 across different categories. Aditya Singh and Arjun Singh emerged victorious in the Open Men's Doubles event, while Naomi Amalsadiwala and Pearl Amalsadiwala claimed the Open Womens Doubles

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Oct 26 (IANS) More than five months after Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, was brutally murdered at their residence in Hyderabad, police on Monday arrested four Nepalese. Those arrested include the domestic worker, Dharma Tiruwa alias Kalpana, who had worked at the victims residence. The arrests were made following a five-month-long investigation spanning several states and the India-Nepal border. Hyderabad Police Comm

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Nearly 43 per cent of Indian two-wheeler buyers are actively considering an electric vehicle, up from 30 per cent in 2024, with nearly one in four scooters sold in the country now being electric, a report said on Monday. The report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) said about 1.8 lakh Indians are buying their first electric two-wheeler each month. Electric two-wheelers accounted for 9.9 per cent of all two-wheeler sales in FY27 so far, covering April-Augu

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 26 (IANS) Kerala will set up a state level monitoring unit to coordinate measures to protect agriculture from climate change, including the effects of El Nio, amid concerns over a 28 per cent rainfall deficit in the state. The decision was taken at a ministerial meeting chaired by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique at the Assembly Banquet Hall here on Monday. The proposed unit will bring together various government departments, the State Disaster Management A

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 26 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that the state government has decided to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court against the High Court order quashing the hike in reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, adding that the government is committed to protecting the constitutional rights of SCs and STs and will not compromise on this issue under any circumstances, Speaking after inaugurating the Maha

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major push toward wildlife preservation and habitat protection across Maharashtra, the State Board for Wildlife (SBWL), chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Monday approved key environmental proposals during its 26th official meeting. Among the landmark decisions made, the board granted Wildlife Sanctuary status to two key forest pockets and formally approved proposals for 14 new Conservation Reserves spanning seven districts. The new Wildlife

Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 26 (IANS) With the paddy harvesting season underway and concerns over stubble burning growing, farmers across Punjab now have a dedicated helpline to seek practical solutions for managing crop residue without resorting to burning. The Sanjha Mittar Farmer Support Centre, an initiative associated with Clean Air Punjab, AirCare Centre and Saanjh Punjab, has launched a telephone helpline, +91 79737 27514, which will operate from 9 am to 5 pm. The helpline aims to addr

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26 (IANS) Fourteen people have died in lightning strikes across Tamil Nadu since the onset of the Northeast monsoon, Minister Sengottaiyan said after reviewing the heavy rain situation and rescue operations in the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts with officials in Chennai. Speaking to reporters following a meeting at the Emergency Operations Centre, the minister said precautionary restrictions had been imposed in the Nilgiris, Kodaikanal and Yercaud. Tourists have be

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in association with the State Bank of India (SBI), organised a cheque felicitation ceremony at CISF Headquarters in the national capital on Monday to facilitate financial assistance and welfare benefits for the families of four CISF personnel who died on 29 September 2026 while serving at CISF Unit SHEP Sewa-II. The ceremony was attended by Praveer Ranjan, Director General, CISF; Vijay Prakash, ADG(Headquarters

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, Indian Army, on Monday inaugurated the curtain raiser for Mechanisation Technology Seminar 2.0 (MTS 2.0). The curtain raiser, organised at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, outlined the broad vision and key areas of focus for the forthcoming seminar, highlighting the importance of technology-driven modernisation, civil-military collaboration and Atmanirbharta in strengt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has recently nudged select taxpayers who have invested in residential and commercial properties in the UAE to avail of the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS), offering a one-time opportunity to declare these overseas assets which have been undisclosed so far, according to Finance Ministry sources. The scheme provides a time-bound window to regularise eligible disclosures by paying 30 per cent tax

New Delhi [India], October 23: Borrowing decisions can feel very different when you need money fast. One person may notice a loan offer already available through their banking relationship, while

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 26: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, celebrated

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Monday directed authorities to undertake soil and water conservation works in 304 talukas where drought triggers were activated during the 2026 kharif season, including constructing at least 100 water absorption pits in every village, desilting water bodies and repairing check dams. According to a government resolution (GR) issued by the Soil and Water Conservation Department, the measures aim to address drought conditions arisin

Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Oct 26 (IANS) Odisha government is on its toes as the state braces for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds due to the impending cyclonic storm Arnab, which is likely to hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Speaking to media persons, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari said that all 30 districts of Odisha will experience widespread rainfall, with heavy to very heavy rain in some places. According to the India Meteorological Department,

Digital Desk | Jammu, Oct 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters on Monday staged a protest in J&Ks Jammu city against the remarks of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge about the Prime Minister, Narendra Modis father. The protesters called the remarks made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Patna on Sunday as indecent and offensive. Kharge had reportedly said, Modi ka baap bhi jayega (Even Modis father will also go), triggering a sharp reaction from senior BJP

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois arrived in New Delhi on Monday as part of his ongoing State Visit to India which aims at further strengthening bilateral ties. Prince Alois arrived in the national capital from Gujarat's Vadodara. He was received by Union Minister of State (MoS) Jayant Singh at the airport. A new chapter in IndiaLiechtenstein engagement. H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in New Delhi today, following his visit t

Digital Desk | Kyiv, Oct 26 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday submitted draft legislation to parliament to extend martial law and general mobilisation for another 90 days, the parliament's press service said. The measures, which are set to expire on October 31, would remain in effect through January 29, 2027, if approved by lawmakers, Xinhua News Agency reported. Martial law and general mobilisation have been in effect in Ukraine since February 2022 amid the country's ongoi

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 26 (IANS) Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Monday defended the recent eviction drive at Lutumari Reserve Forest in Nagaon district, rejecting allegations raised by Bangladesh and asserting that the operation was conducted in accordance with the law and Supreme Court directives. In a detailed post on X, Baruah said the allegations presented a misleading account of the eviction exercise, maintaining that the governments action was aimed at reclaiming notifi

Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 26(IANS) The makers of director Jithu Madhavan's eagerly awaited film 'Scene', featuring actor Suriya in the lead, on Monday released a glimpse video of DSP Inbaraj, the character Suriya plays in the film. Taking to his X timeline to share the 'Glimpse of DSP Inbaraj' video, Suriya wrote, Hello Dear All, With love, DSP Inbaraj. The film is to hit screens worldwide on November 6 for Deepavali this year. The glimpse video shows DSP Inbaraj (Suriya) arriving at a crime s

The facility will offer testing and reporting services for diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 26: ICA | GemLab India, an internationally recognised organisation specialising in diamonds,

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday called for Aatmanirbharta 2.0 in the defence sector, with emphasis on the development of state-of-the-art technologies and building resilient supplies, thereby contributing to the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian Navys Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar in New Delhi, he stressed strengthening Research & Development (R&D), reducing import dependence an

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Political disagreements are natural and often necessary in democracy, where competing ideas, opposing viewpoints, and vigorous debates form the foundation of democratic discourse. However, when senior political leaders make statements that are perceived as demeaning to the nation or its institutions, or use terms viewed as abusive and inflammatory, the quality of public debate suffers, and questions arise about the morality and conduct of such people. The

Digital Desk | Srinagar, Oct 26 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag district said on Monday it has arrested seven drug peddlers from whose possession a large quantity of contraband substances was recovered. A police statement said today that continuing the sustained crackdown against drug trafficking and substance abuse, police in Anantnag intensified efforts to curb the drug menace across the district. During a series of operations, police teams apprehended seven peddlers and recovered

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Traders in Delhi have expressed concern over the INDIA Bloc's proposed rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1, warning that it could disrupt business during the crucial festive season ahead of Diwali. He added that the overall business losses could amount to Rs 10,000 crore if the rally is not postponed. Speaking to IANS, Chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), Brijesh Goyal said that the traders have written to Congress President Mallikarjun K

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 26 (IANS) Ratna Debnath, the mother of the R.G. Kar rape & murder victim, on Monday claimed that her name and picture are being used in an ongoing social media campaign against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Debnath had at the same time denied having any connection with that social media campaign against the CBI. The social media campaign against the CBI started soon after the Supreme Court, earlier this month, had granted bail to Sandip Ghosh, the former

Digital Desk | Austin, Oct 26 (IANS) Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur called the United States Grand Prix a good week despite the team missing out on a double podium at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin. Team driver Charles Leclerc wanted more from the race after he finished P2 in Austin, while Lewis Hamilton finished P4 behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the race. I don't know if you had all the radio, but very early in the race, Charles was targeting P1, Va

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 26 (IANS) In a major initiative to secure long-term water sustainability for Indias premier economic engine, the Maharashtra government has constituted a high-level study group to draft a comprehensive 25-year water management blueprint for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The directive, issued via a Government Resolution (GR) by the Water Resources Department, mandates the expert panel to evaluate future demand, assess available resources, identify structural sho

Digital Desk | Austin, Oct 26 (IANS) Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur called the United States Grand Prix a good week despite the team missing out on a double podium at the Circuit of the Americas here. Team driver Charles Leclerc wanted more from the race after he finished P2 in Austin, while Lewis Hamilton finished P4 behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen, as Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli won the race. I don't know if you had all the radio, but very early in the race, Charles was targeting P1, Vasseu

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he had a productive meeting with Heleen Herbert, Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy of the Netherlands. The leaders explored deeper cooperation across semiconductors, green hydrogen, clean energy transition, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing. Also discussed leveraging the India-EU FTA to expand trade flows, build resilient supply chains, and unlock new avenues of growth for

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Demanding an apology, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday led a massive protest near the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at Rajaji Marg, opposing his alleged insulting remarks about the late father of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in Patna a day earlier. Malhotra said, We have gathered at Kharges residence today to tell him that PM Modi is not merely a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, but one of the t