NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday approved the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025, which aims to streamline, simplify, and rationalise the revenue procurement process in the Ministry of Defence while addressing the evolving needs of the Armed Forces in modern warfare. The new manual aims to achieve self-reliance in fulfilling the needs of the Armed Forces under Revenue Head (Operations & Sustenance Segment). It will foster jointness among the three Services and help in maint

DEHRADUN: Villagers in Gauri Kund, a key stop on the Kedarnath Yatra , have voted to bar the entry of women and children of Nepali origin starting from the 2026 pilgrimage season, a move that is likely to spark debate and alter the demographics of the sacred site. The decision was taken during an open meeting on Saturday, chaired by village head Kusum Devi and attended by a large number of residents. The villagers said the measure is necessary to uphold the dignity and sanctity of this holy land

The #CBI has busted two illegal call centres in Nashik that allegedly duped UK nationals by posing as insurance agents and government officers.

PATNA: A day before Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Bihar, his cabinet colleague and Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) patron Jitan Ram Manjhi on Sunday threatened that his party would contest 100 seats independently if it was not given 15 to 20 seats in the upcoming assembly elections scheduled to be held in October-November . Asserting that his partys main objective was to secure recognition from the Election Commission, Manjhi said, If we want HAM to get recognition, we will definitely take

The #US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have detained 73-year-old #HarjitKaur, who moved to the United States 30 years ago from India.

LUCKNOW: Prominent classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who had not been keeping well for the last seven months, was shifted to the ICU of Sir Sunder Lal Hospital of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi, following a sharp deterioration in his health condition late on Saturday night. A medical bulletin issued by SSL Hospital on the health condition of the veteran vocalist on Sunday evening stated, Mishra, 89, was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) under the De

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Opposition parties on Sunday staged protests across several states against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai, accusing the BJP-led Centre of betraying national sentiment so soon after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. The Shiv Sena (UBT) led demonstrations in Maharashtra, Jammu and Madhya Pradesh, with workers burning effigies, smashing television sets and launching the Majha Kunku Majha Desh campaign, under which sindoor and o

DEHRADUN: Dehradun witnessed hectic political activity on Sunday as several legislators headed to Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhamis official residence. The series of meetings, coming soon after his return from Delhi on Saturday evening, sparked fresh speculation in the state. By Sunday morning, nearly half a dozen MLAs had met Dhami for individual consultations. Among them were independent MLA Sanjay Dobhal and ruling party legislators Sahdev Pundir, Khazan Dass, Suresh Chauhan, Bharat Chaudha

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a charge sheet against three individuals for their alleged involvement in the grenade attack on Thakurdwara Sanatan Temple in Chheharta, Amritsar, on March this year, officials said on Sunday. The charge sheet submitted before the Special NIA Court in Mohali, Punjab, on Friday, names Vishal Gill alias Chuchi, Bhagwant Singh alias Manna Bhatti, and Diwan Singh alias Sunny, for their alleged roles in the attack's planning and execution.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi will visit Punjab tomorrow to meet families affected by the recent floods and assess the extent of damage. Sources said that as per the programme finalised by the party, Rahul Gandhi will arrive at Amritsar Airport at 9.30 a.m. From there, he will proceed directly to the Ramdas area, followed by a visit to the Ajnala area in Amritsar district. He will then head to Gurdaspur district, including Dinanagar, before returning to

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has started a door-to-door 'Special Health Campaign for the people in the flood-affected villages for preventive care to stave off disease outbreaks. A comprehensive and time-bound action plan for livestock has also been rolled out to mitigate the severe risks, including waterborne diseases, foot-rot and parasitic infections, as 2.53 lakh animals across 713 villages have been impacted. As many as 3.89 lakh people in 2,384 villages of the state have been affected

NEW DELHI: Ayyappa devotee Dr P. S. Mahendrakumar has moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the Kerala High Courts 11 September order and restraining the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the state government from holding the Global Ayyappa Sangamam on 20 September 2025, or from using temple funds, properties, or contributions for the event. On 11 September, the Kerala High Court directed the state and the TDB to conduct the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Pamba, while ensuring that the event d

LUCKNOW: A major accident was allegedly averted at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport in Lucknow on Saturday when the pilot of an IndiGo aircraft (Flight 6E-2111) applied emergency brakes and aborted take-off after detecting insufficient engine thrust. The Delhi-bound aircraft was carrying 151 passengers, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs wife and Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav. The sudden halt on the runway left many passengers shaken. All were later evacuated safely and re-accommodated on

An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 jolted Assam's Guwahati at 4.41 pm on Sunday. Tremors were felt in parts of the Northeast, North Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan. The epicentre was in Udalguri district, and the depth of the quake was 5 km, said officials. No loss of life or property has been reported so far. Major earthquake in Assam. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being. Urge all to stay alert! #Earthquake Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 14, 2025

CHANDIGARH: It is not only Gulf countries where women from India, who had gone there on the pretext of a job offer, got trapped; Malaysia has now become the new destination. Women, especially from Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Kerala and Uttar Pradesh, are being taken to this Southeast Asian nation with promises of legitimate domestic work. Travel agents use the visa-free entry route to lure them, after which they are forced to live and work in conditions described as unstable a

NEW DELHI: A day after CP Radhakrishnan took the oath as Indias 15th Vice-President on 12 September, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of retired Jharkhand cadre IAS officer (1985 batch) Amit Khare as Secretary to the Vice-President of India. As per the order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training on Sunday, Khares appointment will be on a contractual basis, in the rank and pay of Secretary, for a period of three years from the date of assumption of c

IMPHAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, while addressing a rally at Mangaldoi in Assam's Darrang, said the government is in the process of launching a demography mission. He said the mission is to tackle a premeditated conspiracy to change the demography of Indias border areas with the help of 'infiltrators'. Calling it a grave threat to national security, Modi said a demographic mission is being started in the country, and the BJP government's goal is to save the people of the country f

GANDHINAGAR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said there was no conflict between Hindi and other Indian languages, and stressed that it should not just serve as a spoken tongue but must also become a language of science, technology, the judiciary, and police. Addressing the inaugural session of the 5th Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, Shah said Indians must preserve their languages and make them immortal, urging parents to speak to children in their mother tongue. There is no conflict

An IndiGo flight carrying 151 passengers, including Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, aborted take-off at Lucknow airport on Saturday. Flight 6E 2111, bound for Delhi, was accelerating on the runway when the aircraft reportedly failed to achieve the necessary thrust for lift-off. Following standard operating procedures, the captain applied the brakes and brought the aircraft to a safe halt before the end of the runway. The airline later arranged an alternative aircraft for the passengers. There h

VISAKAPATNAM: BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday said that the saffron party has become the world's largest political party with 14 crore members, out of which two crore are active. The party has 240 Lok Sabha members, around 1,500 MLAs and more than 170 MLCs across the country, he said. Addressing a party rally here, Nadda termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA regime as esponsible and responsive. We are the largest political party in the world with 14 crore members. In India, we h

RAIPUR: An invitation poster of a Nude party luring young men and women to present themselves undressed at a high-profile gathering in Chhattisgarh capital generated much disquiet and controversy over promoting obscenity, leading the Raipur police to detain six for interrogation. The detained youths, including the organisers of the event, associated with Hyper Club and SS Farm, were questioned by a team of crime branch police. The party planned in a private farmhouse now stands cancelled. The po

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a sharp attack against the Congress party, accusing it of siding with terrorists groomed by Pakistan and protecting infiltrators, instead of supporting the Indian Army. Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten Indias unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces, PM Modi alleged while addressing a massive public gathering. He warned the party would not be

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday hailed the latest GST reforms as a significant victory for every citizen of the country. Speaking at the Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat event organized by the Chennai Citizens Forum, Sitharaman said the changes are being rolled out ahead of schedule, even before Prime Minister Narendra Modis directive to implement them before Deepavali , in recognition of the diverse festival calendars across Indian states. Highlighting the impact of the reforms

MEHSANA: Two workers were charred to death and as many others suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a fertiliser plant in Gujarat's Mehsana district early on Sunday, police said. The blaze erupted at the unit located near Sametra village at around 3 am, a Mehsana rural police station official said. Two persons working at the plant during night shift were charred to death. Two others were injured and rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, he said. The exact cause of the fire was no

NEW DELHI: Coming down hard on the Election Commission for its response on vote theft allegations , former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi on Sunday said the poll body should have ordered a probe into Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's charges instead of shouting at him in a language that was objectionable and offensive. In an interview with PTI, Quraishi said much of the terms used by Gandhi while making the allegations such as likening them to a hydrogen bomb were political rhetoric

MANGALDOI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore at Mangaldoi in Assam's Darrang district. He launched the construction of Darrang Medical College and Hospital, along with a nursing college and a GNM school. The combined investment in these healthcare projects is worth Rs 570 crore, officials said. The PM also laid the foundation stones for the 2.9 km-long Narengi-Kuruwa bridge with an estimated cost of Rs 1,

A 37-year-old woman and her 11-year-old son allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 13th-floor balcony of their apartment in Greater Noida Ace City on Saturday morning, NDTV reported. The deceased have been identified as Sakshi Chawla and her son, Daksh. According to police, the child had been suffering from a neurodevelopmental disorder for several years and was under constant medication. He did not attend school and required full-time care. At the time of the incident, Sakshis husband

RANCHI: Days after the death of its two jawans in a Maoist attack, Jharkhand police have gunned down Mukhdeo Yadav, a member of banned Maoist organisation, Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC), during an encounter early in the morning on Sunday. The fierce encounter, which took place between security forces and TSPC in the Manatu jungles of Palamu, lasted for several hours. Palamu SP Rishma Rameshan confirmed the encounter and said that a Maoist, Mukhdev Yadav, carrying a bounty of Rs 5 la

Manipur is facing serious damage and disruption following torrential rains over the past 24 hours. Several lowlying areas and hill districts have reported flash floods, waterlogging, and landslides, PTI reported. According to the news agency, Yaingangpokpi, Santikhongbal and Sabungkhok Khunou in Imphal East have been inundated. In Imphal West, Kakwa and Sagolband are also submerged. Houses and residential compounds have been waterlogged. Landslides were reported in Awangkhul (Noney district), as

IMPHAL: Assams Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) government has embarked on an ambitious mission to reverse the loss of forest cover, with a sense of urgency akin to a war effort. As many as 360 youth clubs have been designated as Green Brigades to carry out afforestation and implement environmentally friendly measures in a mission-mode approach. The BTR government launched the Green Bodoland Mission, citing global warming among the key concerns. A wide variety of tree species, including floweri

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said his government is committed to 27 percent reservation for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the state. A delegation of the OBC Mahasabha met Yadav at his residence on Saturday evening and submitted a memorandum listing various demands of the community, a government release said. The CM assured the delegation that rights of the OBC community would be protected, it said. The Centre has approved caste-based census to prepare basic data o

CHANDIGARH: The farmers in Himachals tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti have suffered heavy losses as exotic vegetables like lettuce, broccoli, bell peppers, iceberg, zucchini and lilium flowers grown by them could not be transported amid heavy rains. Now, with road connectivity restored, they will send their remaining produce to the market. The prices of these vegetables have gone through the roof. The veggies were taken from Lahaul to Leh by road and from there airlifted to Delhi for further

NEW DELHI: Most of the dams in the country are facing severe siltation, which reduces their effectiveness in flood control and water storage, a new study by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) has said, highlighting that Himalayan and Indo-Gangetic plain rivers are classified as highly vulnerable and require immediate attention. The study analysed data from the Central Water Commissions recent report, Compendium on Sedimentation of Reservoirs in India, and found that a

GUWAHATI: Madhya Pradesh police seized a major amount of drugs, associated chemicals and related processing equipment, collectively worth over Rs 5 crore in Agar-Malwa district on Friday. While two men identified as Ishwar Malviya and Daulat Singh Anjana were detained by the police from Agar-Barod Road from the two cars, which concealed the drug Ketamine, associated chemical and related manufacturing/processing equipment, the prime suspect, Rahul Anjana, who is reportedly a local BJP leader, man

The UP unit of the ruling BJP has mobilised gym and fitness trainers across the state as part of a broader youth centric campaign during the upcoming service week scheduled to be organised from September 17PM Narendra Modis birthdaytill Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. The campaign, proposed to be carried out by BJPs youth arm, the Bharatiya Janta Yuva Morcha, will be themed around the idea of making youth addiction free. Mobilising gym and fitness trainers gives the campaign a strong youth-centric,

Anuparna Roy is arguably one of the best things to happen to India, and more specifically, West Bengal. For people scarred by a plethora of scams and gradually drowning in cynicism, this slender woman takes to the podium of the oldest film festival in the world and wins the award, becoming only the second woman in the country to be crowned on such a platform. In a trembling voice, she expresses her indebtedness to the villages and soil of her beleaguered state. Roy has been a quiet rebel standi

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Culture is considering a policy amendment to allow private cultural events at select Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected sites under the Adopt a Heritage programme. The initiative would permit corporate entities, non-governmental organizations, or public sector undertakings (PSUs) to rent out space for cultural functions at monuments adopted through the scheme. The proposal is part of broader reforms to the Adopt a Heritage programme, also known as Monument

PATNA: The BJP on Saturday announced its candidate for the Motihari assembly seat even though seat-sharing deal among the NDA allies has not been finalised. Pramod Kumar will be the partys candidate from the Motihari seat once again. The announcement was made during NDA workers conference held in Motihari, the district headquarters of East Champaran, on Saturday. The leaders present on the occasion appealed to electorate to support Kumar in the upcoming Assembly elections. Recently, chief minist

LUCKNOW/CHANDIGARH/MUMBAI: Even as cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 championship scheduled for Sunday, there are growing calls from various quarters, including relatives of the Pahalgam massacre victims , to boycott the event. Aishanya Dwivedi, the young widow of one of the Pahalagam massacre victims, came out strongly against the championship, condemning the gesture and urging all the stakeholders concerned to boycott the fixture. Criticising the B

IMPHAL: Over two years after ethnic violence hit Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with families displaced by the conflict in both Churachandpur and Imphal, reaffirming his governments commitment to peace and rehabilitation in the strife-torn state. I am with you, Modi told victims of the violence, during emotional interactions in relief camps at Churachandpurs Peace Ground and later in the Meitei-majority capital, Imphal. Braving heavy rain, the Prime Minister travelled 65 k

IMPHAL: In his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong appeal for peace and reconciliation, calling on all warring groups to move forward on the path of peace. Speaking from Churachandpur, a Kuki-dominated district at the heart of the conflict, the PM said: I would appeal to all organisations to move forward on the path of peace and fulfill their dreams. Today, I promise you that I am with you, the Government of India i

NEW DELHI: The entire opposition, including the Congress, is likely to boycott the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) that will examine the three bills seeking the removal of top government functionaries, including the prime minister and the chief ministers, arrested or detained on criminal charges for 30 consecutive days, sources said. The Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party, the Aam Aadmi Party and the Shiv Sena (UBT) have already stated that they will not send members to the panel, which

Mumbai: The cycles of extreme climate, alternating between floods and drought, is getting worse by the year, and there are no answers. This year, more than half the country is reeling from floods. Punjab is facing its worst deluge since 1988. Haryana, Rajasthan, and the hill states of Himachal and Uttarakhand have seen cloudbursts, and entire towns being wiped out. In neighbouring Pakistan, the north-west has suffered far worse, with millions displaced and over a 1,000 lives lost. It is not a pr

IMPHAL: Taking part in the 100th birth anniversary celebrations of legendary singer-musician Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati, PM Modi on Saturday said Hazarika gave voice to the pain of ordinary lives, and that voice still 'stirs' the nation. The PM quoted from a song of Hazarika and explained the meaning: if humans do not think about each others joy, sorrow, pain and suffering, then who will care for one another in this world? He urged everyone to reflect on how deeply inspiring this thought is. He

IMPHAL: During his first visit to Manipur since the ethnic conflict between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo tribals broke out on May 3, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a few Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from both communities, before addressing people in Imphal and Churachandpur. PM Modi listened to them with rapt attention, even if it remains unknown what the IDPs told him. A few locals in Churachandpur were unhappy that the IDPs were allegedly provided with 'parameter' and hence were not able

IMPHAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to Manipurs contributions to countrys freedom struggle and national security. Addressing a public gathering during his visit to Churachandpur, Modi said: We have to take inspiration from Manipur's contribution in the freedom struggle of India and in the defence of India. It was the land of Manipur where the Indian National Army hoisted the Indian flag for the first time. Netaji Subhash called Manipur the gateway to India's freedom. Fo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepals interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment a shining example of women empowerment. Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. I want to congratulate Sushila Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I am confide

Following the Maharashtra government's decision to bring eligible Marathas under the OBC quota based on the Hyderabad Gazette, the Banjara community is pressing for inclusion in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. As per the Hyderabad Gazette, Banjaras are a scheduled tribe, said members of the community. The Banjara community said if the Hyderabad Gazette is applicable for Marathas to get Kunbi certificates and come under the OBC quota, the same criteria should be applicable to others too. As pe

JAIPUR: Panic gripped the Government Senior Secondary School in Chudiyavas village under Nangal Rajawatan police station area of Dausa district on Friday after more than 50 students fell ill following the consumption of the mid-day meal. Shortly after eating, several children complained of stomach aches, headaches, and vomiting. Teachers immediately informed the police and health department, while villagers rushed to the school on hearing the news. Panchayat committee member Ramji Lal Baijwadi,

IMPHAL: When a rainy struck Manipur on Saturday, the odds were that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not make it to the Kuki heartland of Churachandpur, but he did. PM Modi, perhaps, unwittingly did what Vajpayee had resorted to on a rainy October afternoon in 2003 in Nagaland. When Vajpayees helicopter could not take off from Nagalands commercial hub Dimapur to the state capital Kohima due to inclement weather, he took the bumpy ride to Kohima by highway. Ditto. PM Modi faced bad weather and he