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Digital Desk | Dehradun, Sep 15 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday took part in the 'Yuva Sankalp Diwas' event in Dehradun during which he assured that the state government is taking steps to ensure that the youth are not compelled to leave their villages in order to fulfill their dreams. Addressing a gathering, the Chief Minister said: We want to ensure that the youth of Uttarakhand do not have to leave their villages, homes, and state out of compulsion in pursui

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistans National Artificial Intelligence Policy is heavy on promises and targets but the country lacks mechanisms, resources and efforts needed to achieve them, a new report has said. The report from European Times said the Pakistan government has promised to train one million people and produce 10,000 trainers, but after approval of National AI Policy in July 2025, the government is yet to establish the AI Council, the apex body meant to oversee executi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Apollo Micro Systems Limited (NSE: APOLLO; BSE: 540879) has been awarded the Transfer of Technology (ToT) for the Semi-Active Laser Homing System (SALHS), according to

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The new Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) framework for UPI transactions will not impose any charges on customers and stated that the move is necessary to make India's digital payments ecosystem financially sustainable, PhonePe CEO Sameer Nigam said on Wednesday. In an interview with IANS, he clarified that customers will continue to use UPI without any charges, Nigam said small merchants with an annual turnover of less than Rs 1 lakh will also remain outside t

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Sonalee Kulkarni opened up about her familys eight-year tradition of making their own Ganpati idol. Speaking to media, she shared how they gave the celebration a special touch this year by depicting Lord Ganesha as a farmer seated on a bullock cart. Talking about the family tradition, Sonalee said they bring clay home and lovingly shape the idol with their own hands every year. As the tradition completed eight years, the family decided to experiment w

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Asian Games 2026 medallists boxers will get an automatic opportunity to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with direct entry to the 2027 World Boxing Championships in Kazakhstan, which will serve as the first qualifying event for the quadrennial Games. The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has released an expansive selection policy focused on qualifying the maximum number of boxers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The policy lays down a four-

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 16 (IANS) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister, G. Parameshwara, on Wednesday directed officials to ensure that people who have shifted to other places for various reasons are not excluded from the electoral rolls during the Election Commission of India's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in the state. Chairing a revenue department progress review meeting with Deputy Commissioners from all districts through videoconference at Vidhana Soudha, D

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders on Wednesday rejected Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhis concerns over UPI charges and his allegation that the decision was taken under pressure from the United States, calling the claim baseless and defending the governments move. Reacting to Rahul Gandhis remarks on UPI charges, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said the decision concerning UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000 was fair and would n

Digital Desk | Thimphu, Sep 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at further deepening long-standing bilateral cooperation, and was warmly received at the airport by Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. Kuzuzangpo la Bhutan! Delighted to arrive in Paro today. Thank Lyonpo D. N Dhungyel, Foreign Minister of Bhutan, for the warm welcome. Look forward to my engagements to advance our unique ties of frie

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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma is all set to return with the fifth season of his popular comedy show, The Kapil Sharma Show. Talking about returning to the show, Kapil said he is looking forward to celebrating the upcoming festive season with the audience and making the occasion even more special through the show. Kapil said, Every season, we think we have done enough masti (fun), and then we realize that we are not done yet! And somewhere I feel thats what

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters were once again denied a meeting with him at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, in violation of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders, local media reported on Wednesday. Advocate Awais Younas Chaudhry said Imran Khan's sisters and six lawyers reached outside the prison to meet him, however, they were once again denied a meeting with him, Pakistan-based daily Dawn reported. The sisters waited there even after 6:3

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Condemning the recent remarks of Karnataka Congress President, B.K. Hariprasad, on imprisoned student activist Umar Khalid, Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday said that it was unfortunate to call such an individual 'a nationalist.' Speaking to IANS, Rao said, The Karnataka government and Karnataka leaders who have given a certificate of being a nationalist to Umar Khalid is very unfortunate. We condemn such certificates being given to p

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Ameesha Patel opened up about her love for Indian festivals and traditional attire. She shared how the festive season fills her with happiness and positivity. Talking about her enthusiasm for celebrations, the Gadar actress told IANS that she enjoys Indian festivals throughout the year, particularly Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri. I feel very good. I love Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Navratri all year round. I really enjoy it, she said. The ac

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Salma Hayek took a moment to celebrate her Mexican heritage, reflecting on how deeply her roots have shaped the way she loves, celebrates and stays connected to family. Hayek took to Instagram to share a video montage featuring a myriad of images of herself celebrating her Mexican heritage. She also honoured the women who came before her and said she carries a piece of home with her wherever she goes. I wouldnt change being Mexican for anything in the

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) involving the Union Government, West Bengal Government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for developing four more regional airports in West Bengal, will be signed next week. The tripartite MoU will be signed at the main auditorium at the state secretariat, Nabanna on September 23, said a West Bengal government official. The proposed sites of the four regional airports are Chharra in Purulia district, Bal

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kolkata-based construction businessman Amit Gangopadhyay, a close associate of former TMC MLA Debashis Kumar, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged land-grabbing and illegal construction activities. According to the central agency, Gangopadhyay's company is accused of constructing housing projects on encroached land at multiple locations in south Kolkata. He was summoned to the ED office for questioning o

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Arsenal defender Ben White believes the reigning Premier League champions have gained significant confidence from their perfect start to the 2026-27 season and can build on the momentum to retain their title. Arsenal have won all four of their opening Premier League matches, including a statement 2-1 victory over Chelsea, to sit at the top of the table. They have also made a winning start to their UEFA Champions League campaign, defeating Napoli 1-0 away f

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India's top seven data centre markets added 178 MW of new capacity during H1 2026, taking total operational capacity to 1,789 MW, a report said on Wednesday. The market is expected to receive another 3,860 MW of supply by 2030, comprising 509 MW under construction and 3,351 MW in the planning stage, underscoring strong long-term confidence in the country's digital infrastructure growth story, the report from Cushman & Wakefield said. India's data centre se

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday credited the Centre's efforts for resolving the long-pending Kishau Dam Project issue and criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for aking credit for the development, questioning why successive Congress governments had failed to resolve the matter over the past several decades. Thakur's remarks came a day after the Chief Ministers of six states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesd

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Arshad Madani on Wednesday criticised the proposed implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 states governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), and questioned whether the country would be governed by the Constitution or by the ideological agenda of a political party. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had, on September 13, said that the UCC would be implemented in all 21 NDA-ruled states befor

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia starting Wednesday, aimed at deepening the longstanding defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between the two countries. According to the Ministry of Defence, during the visit from September 16 to 18, the COAS will be holding discussions with Colonel General Andrei Nikolayevich Mordvichev, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Land Forces, on

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Jewellery designer Riddhima Kapoor Sahni expressed gratitude for another year of her life as she celebrated her birthday on September 15. She said she is stepping into a new chapter with faith and Lord Ganesha by her side. Riddhima shared a picture of herself posing in front of a beautifully decorated Ganpati idol at home. Dressed in an orange printed traditional outfit with a beige dupatta draped over her shoulders, she wrote, Another year, another beautiful

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 16: Robokidz Eduventures Limited, a technology-enabled learning and skill-development company focused on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Coding, Electronics and STEM education for K-12 students, is entering

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 15: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (FPL) is charting the next phase of growth for Furlicks witha significant phase-wise portfolio expansionfollowing its acquisition of the pet-wellness brand.Over the

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) With the monsoon taking a prolonged break, Kharif crops across Maharashtra are facing a severe crisis, pushing several districts to the brink of drought. During Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and several ministers expressed deep concern over the situation. Although no immediate relief package was announced, CM Fadnavis instructed state administrative machinery to stay on high alert. Following Cabinet discussion, the government cla

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has spoken about her filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recalling a childhood memory that captured his theatrical and his larger-than-life personality. Following a special screening of Om Ka Hari which stars her mother Soni Razdan, Alia spoke about one of her fathers quirks that has stayed with her. She said in a statement: My father is very theatrical and that sometimes makes for great memories. For example, when I was in 1st standard, I had a

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Veteran actor Kabir Bedi took a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he celebrated his sister Gulhima Bedis birthday with a priceless throwback picture from his childhood. Sharing the picture on social media, the Khoon Bhari Maang actor was seen standing close to his mother alongside his younger sister Gulhima. Recalling their special bond, the actor said she has remained an important part of some of his earliest and most cherished memories. Some bonds begin be

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Anti-Snatching Cell of the Delhi Police's South-West District branch arrested two snatchers and recovered a mobile phone snatched from a taxi driver, along with two other stolen mobile phones and the motorcycle used in the crime, officials said on Wednesday. The accused were identified as Sunil, 27, a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, and Pramod, 32, a resident of Sangam Vihar, Delhi. According to Delhi police, a team of the Anti-Snatching Cell was conducti

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Lionel Messi will play his final game for Argentina in a friendly against Benin next month at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. We invited the worlds best player, our national-team icon, our captain Lionel Andres Messi, to have a deserved farewell here in Argentina, wrote AFA president Claudio Tapia on social media. Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and Giovani Lo Celso will join the squad for the final friendly match on October 6th. The list of players

Digital Desk | Newtown, Sep 16 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Wednesday hit back at Congress over its criticism of the vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit dinner, saying that those who actually attended the dinner had no complaints and praised the Indian cuisine. The menu served at the high-profile dinner at the BRICS Summit drew criticism from Congress leaders, who accused the BJP-led government of attempting to promote vegetarianism. The dinner featured more than 10 dishes,

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 16 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) was conducting simultaneous raids and search operations at six locations in Kolkata on Wednesday in connection with a multi-crore chit fund case. Sources aware of the development said a team of ED officials, accompanied by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), reached the house of a businessman in the Narkeldanga area in North Kolkata at around 7 a.m. It is learnt that the said businessman collected public deposits promisin

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) The ongoing tensions between Bigg Boss 20 contestants Mahhi Vij and Aamrapali Dubey seemed escalated into a heated showdown over food, after which Mahhi made a sharp remark about Aamrapalis Bhojpuri identity after their major argument. The latest confrontation began in the Bigg Boss kitchen during a discussion around the preparation of chicken. Aamrapali, who was part of the cooking team, objected to Mahhi interfering with the cooking process. The disagreemen

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will pay an official visit to Bhutan on Wednesday (from September 16-17) at the invitation of Bhutans Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo D.N. Dhungyel, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. According to the MEA, EAM Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with Bhutans Foreign Minister during his visit. He is also scheduled to receive a royal audience with King Jigme Khesar Namgy

Digital Desk | Meerut, Sep 16 (IANS) Panic spread in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut after a chlorine gas leak was reported at a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) in N Pocket of Pallavpuram Phase-2, prompting residents in the surrounding area to take precautionary measures and leave their homes. The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actor Babil Khan, who is the son of late legendary star Irrfan Khan, was seen taking some time out to enjoy the game of golf in the scenic valley of Pahalgam and said that the sport helps him handle the pressure of carrying a legacy. Talking about what drew him to the sport, Babil, who is shooting for a project in Pahalgam, said: When life came to a point where immense pressure was needed to refine me to the next stage of my evolution, I started looking for t

Digital Desk | United Nations, Sep 16 (IANS) With a second major threat to global commerce looming, diplomats at the Security Council expressed concern over the Houthis advancing on key areas that control access to the Red Sea leading to the Suez Canal. Fighting has intensified along Yemens west coast, as the Houthis continued their advance towards the Bab al Mandab Strait, reportedly capturing several islands in the southern Red Sea, Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari warned at an emerge

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 16 (IANS) A Seoul court ruled on Wednesday that North Korea must pay about 44.6 billion won (US$32.5 million) in compensation to the South Korean government for the 2020 demolition of an inter-Korean liaison office building in the North's border town of Kaesong. The Seoul Central District Court issued the ruling three years and three months after the South Korean government filed its first lawsuit against North Korea. The court effectively granted the full amount of 44,

Digital Desk | Riyadh, Sep 16 (IANS) Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the prohibited airspace of the holy city, the Saudi-led coalition said. Coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a ed line, adding that the coalition would not hesitate to take necessary measures to deter further Houthi attacks. An official from the Houthis rejected the allegation on Wednesday. The claims about tar

Digital Desk | Kochi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged fraud in the name of football superstar Lionel Messi conducted simultaneous raids at multiple locations in Kerala's Kochi and Wayanad early Wednesday, including the office of Reporter TV, triggering a sharp political confrontation over the police action against the media organisation. The searches began around 4 a.m. and were carried out at the Kochi flats of Anto Augustin and Josekutty Augustin, their a

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 16 (IANS) An appellate court in South Korea on Wednesday acquitted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of committing perjury during the insurrection trial of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The Seoul High Court ruled that Yoon did not appear to have given false testimony during the November trial when he claimed to have intended to convene a Cabinet meeting before he declared martial law on December 3, 2024. The ruling is consistent with a lower court's acquittal in May.

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Actress Jyotika renewed her wedding vows with her star husband Suriya as the couple marked 20 years of marriage, celebrating not a perfect relationship but the imperfections, adjustments, sacrifices and understanding that have shaped their journey together. Jyotika took to Instagram, where she shared a video in collaboration with Suriya from their vow renewal. The video accompanied an emotional note, where they reaffirmed their vows, their children and the li

Digital Desk | Cairo, Sep 16 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Cairo to discuss ties and regional security. During the talks on Tuesday (local time), the two leaders agreed to advance bilateral cooperation and remove obstacles hindering their increased trade and investment flows, according to an official statement from the Egyptian Presidency. Sisi expressed Egypt's rejection and condemnation

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) In a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday highlighted the persistent failure of basic healthcare and transport infrastructure in the state's remote tribal belts. The Thackeray camp, in an editorial in the party's mouthpiece, 'Saamana', accused the administration of blowing the trumpet of apid development while neglecting fundamental amenities in regions like Nandurbar and Gadchiroli. Maharashtras ru

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on the rare art of effortless performance, remembering legendary actors Motilal, Geeta Bali and Savitri as performers who, in his words, performed, not exactly acted in the true sense. The icon took to his blog where he said their natural talent made them equally loved and admired. He started the blog with: A little contemplation is never undue .. many thoughts run through ....work related .. and many other forms .. bu

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 16 (IANS) Director Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, who is to direct actor Dhanush's upcoming film, tentatively titled #D56, has now responded in a humorous fashion to rumours doing the rounds on the Internet that claimed that his film had been titled 'Padaiyal'. Quoting a tweet put out by a person who claimed that his film's title was 'Padaiyal', Tamizharasan Pachamuthu wrote, PADAIYAL - nalla irukke...nan yen yosikkaama ponen.. Sari ok Pesama A Tamizharasan Pachamuthu Pada

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 16 (IANS) Unionised workers at South Korean steelmaker POSCO began a second partial strike on Wednesday after failing to narrow differences with management in wage negotiations. The 120-hour walkout began at 7 a.m. at POSCO's steel plants in Pohang and Gwangyang in southern South Korea, the union said. We will call off the strike before the end of the five-day walkout if the company comes up with an acceptable proposal, union spokesperson Yi Jae-hyuk said by phone, repo

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended birthday greetings to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, praising his efforts to accelerate the states development across various sectors and his commitment to empowering the poor. PM Modi took to social media 'X' and said, Birthday greetings to Uttarakhand CM, Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami Ji. He is working hard to further Uttarakhands progress across diverse sectors. Equally noteworthy is his com

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather across the region and adjoining parts of northwest India. The national capital and neighbouring regions are likely to experience another spell of unsettled weather on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated places. The IMD has forecast isolated he

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 16 (IANS) Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani shared a heartfelt note for superstar Salman Khan on Tuesday night. Sharing two pictures with Salman, Nikkhil reflected on the long-standing bond they share and recalled how the actor stood by him during a difficult phase in his career. When I needed him the most he called and put his hand on my shoulder. Suddenly everything seemed not to be so dark anymore. 20 yrs later, when I was proud about the work that I have done and wanted to