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Government mulls steps to save rabi crops from drought

The Times of India 29 Sep 2026 6:46 am

288 fugitives brought back since 2019: HM Amit Shah

The Times of India 29 Sep 2026 5:53 am

ECI gets 3 months to decide TMC name and symbol dispute

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to decide within three months the dispute between rival All India Trinamool Congress factions over the party name, symbol and organisational control. The sides have four weeks to complete pleadings.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 1:05 am

JK Deptt, Commercial users, security forces owe Rs 6,870 Cr in power dues

PDD cuts electricity to 88,387 defaulters in FY26, 50,226 in FY27 Srinagar, Sep 28: In Jammu and Kashmir, government, semi-government, commercial sectors and security forces establishments owe a whopping over Rs 6870 crore to Power Development Department (PDD) on account of unpaid electricity dues. The government in a reply to the query of MLA [] The post JK Deptt, Commercial users, security forces owe Rs 6,870 Cr in power dues appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:51 am

1238 posts referred for recruitment in Health: Govt

Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday informed the Legislative Assembly that it has referred 1238 posts in the Health and Medical Education Department to recruitment agencies in the recent past. In a written reply to a question by MLA Wagoora-Kreeri Irfan Hafiz Lone informed the house that 480 Medical Officer (Allopathic) posts were referred [] The post 1238 posts referred for recruitment in Health: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:50 am

Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well

BJP, Congress MLAs marshalled out; Speaker warns protesting members of strict action Srinagar, Sep 28: The Legislative Assembly witnessed high drama on Monday as BJP legislators staged a mock Assembly session from the Well of the House, while the ongoing uproar led to the marshalling out of BJP and Congress members during the debate [] The post Amidst uproar, BJP runs mock Assembly from Well appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:48 am

School dropout rate decreases at primary, upper primary levels

Srinagar, Sep 28: The government on Monday said that the drop out ratio at primary and upper primary level has decreased during 2025-26. The government in a reply to the question tabled by Mehraj Malik in Legislative Assembly said, Drop out ratio at the Primary level (Class I-V) has declined to 1.1 percent during 2025-26 [] The post School dropout rate decreases at primary, upper primary levels appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:47 am

No eligible PMAY-G household deleted: Govt

Srinagar, Sep 28 : The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that no eligible household or individual has been deliberately and officially rejected or deleted from the Awaas+ database under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), while 42,540 system-flagged cases have been recommended for deletion after verification at the Block and District levels. The issue [] The post No eligible PMAY-G household deleted: Govt appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:46 am

JK Govt yet to notify HQ of National Law University

Srinagar, Sep 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government is yet to notify the headquarters or location of the proposed Jammu and Kashmir National Law University under the Jammu and Kashmir National Law University Act, 2018, the Legislative Assembly was informed. The issue was raised by MLA Sunil Sharma through a question, seeking details about whether [] The post JK Govt yet to notify HQ of National Law University appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:45 am

Video of SPO taking bribe at Naka goes viral

Jammu Tawi /Kathua, September 28: Kathua Police have taken strict disciplinary action after a video allegedly showing a Special Police Officer (SPO) accepting 100 from a truck driver during naka-checking duty at the Lakhanpur Truck Terminal Point went viral. As per Order No. 768/2026 dated September 28, 2026, issued by the Senior Superintendent of Police [] The post Video of SPO taking bribe at Naka goes viral appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:40 am

J&K Assembly passes statehood resolution amid BJP protests, walkout

The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday last week and was passed on Monday after several legislators including from the ruling National Conference who spoke about the resolution and had brought amendments to include direct mention of Article 370, 35 (A), state flag, pre-1953 position and special status of J&K.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:15 am

Himanta Biswa Sarma repeating Amit Shah's Jantar Mantar mistakes: CJP's Ashutosh Ranka

Ranka along with 40 other volunteers were detained on Sunday and later released late at night. The illegal detention by Assam Police has finally ended. We have asked Police to go and drop us from where we were picked up illegally in the first place, Ranka said.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:09 am

Adhocism rules the roost in J

Vacant key posts hamper functioning, supervision of infrastructure projects across J&K Ajay Sharma Jammu, September 28: A large number of key posts in the Public Works Department (PWD) and allied engineering departments are lying vacant across Jammu and Kashmir for several months, raising questions over the effective supervision and implementation of ongoing infrastructure projects. [] The post Adhocism rules the roost in J&K PWD appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Pre-NPS appointees in J

Arvind Sharma JAMMU Tawi, Sept 28: The government employees of Jammu and Kashmir who were appointed against posts or vacancies advertised or notified before the introduction of the New Pension Scheme (NPS) in this Union Territory (UT) will now get a one-time opportunity to switch to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). In this [] The post Pre-NPS appointees in J&K to get one-time option for old pension scheme appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:07 am

Zero-tolerance against all forms of terrorism: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 28: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reaffirmed the Centres zero-tolerance policy against terrorism and called for institutionalizing the PRAHAAR counter-terrorism strategy over the next decade. Addressing the PRAHAAR CT Policy and Strategy conference, Shah stressed continuous assessment of terror threats, stronger coordination among agencies and an automated counter-terror response [] The post Zero-tolerance against all forms of terrorism: Amit Shah appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:05 am

No reason to doubt West Bengal speaker: SC dismisses petition

Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking directions to the West Bengal Assembly Speaker to decide disqualification petitions against 10 rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs. A bench headed by CJI Surya Kant said there was no reason to doubt the Speaker, noting that the petitions were filed on July 8 and that disqualification proceedings under the Tenth Schedule are ordinarily expected to be decided within three months.

The Economic Times 29 Sep 2026 12:02 am

No place for Pakistani agenda in J

BJP rejects pre1953 references Srinagar, Sep 28: Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Monday said there was no place for any Pakistani agenda in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that the Union Territory would remain an integral part of India. Addressing reporters, Sharma said the BJP was committed to the restoration of statehood but opposed [] The post No place for Pakistani agenda in J&K: LoP Sharma appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 29 Sep 2026 12:01 am

AAP's Gayatri Bishnoi vacates Chandigarh bungalow

Bishnoi, who is the AAP's observer in Punjab, landed in the eye of a political storm after Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira, in a video released on X, made an off-colour remark alleging that Bishnoi was staying at a Chandigarh government bungalow with former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia. Bungalow number 960 in Sector 39A had been allotted to minister Ravjot Singh.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 11:54 pm

Omar Abdullah: If guns decide statehood, Pakistan will decide

BJP protests as assembly resolution refers to 2000 autonomy demand

The Times of India 28 Sep 2026 11:51 pm

India eyes permanent seat at high table of UN Security Council

Global South working towards UNSCs expansion and reform By Kalyani Shankar India is campaigning for both a permanent and a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Securing a permanent seat requires significant changes to the UN structure, which are progressing slowly. India is seen as a key voice for the Global South [] The post India eyes permanent seat at high table of UN Security Council appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 11:10 pm

Bank strike called off after agreement on forming a high-level committee

IBA and UFBU agree to discuss mode of implementation and modification By Dr. Gyan Pathak United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) called off its three-day all India bank strike from September 28 to 30, 2026 in the late night of September 27. In a circular issued in the late night, UBFU said that [] The post Bank strike called off after agreement on forming a high-level committee appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

SDG12

International Day against Food Loss and Waste: Sep. 29 Dr. Parveen Kumar Despite our efforts towards ensuring a hunger free world, an estimated one in thirteen people worldwide experienced hunger in 2025, representing between 608 and 696 million people (7.4-8.5 percent of the global population). Now the bigger question is can we achieve [] The post SDG12 & Hunger Free World appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 11:05 pm

The Cost of Fragmentation is No Longer Hidden

Broken information flows have long cost hospitals in lost clinician hours and stuck claims; the case now is for systems built to talk to each other Dr Girdhar J. Gyani Across much of India, the patient is still the main link between one doctor and the next. She carries her own medical history [] The post The Cost of Fragmentation is No Longer Hidden appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 11:03 pm

Insurance Reform Push Needs the Right Balance

By Shivanand Pandit The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed major changes to how insurance companies pay agents, banks, brokers, and other distributors. The aim is to reduce excessive distribution costs, curb mis-selling and improve value for policyholders. However, the proposed changes have also raised concerns about whether lower commissions could [] The post Insurance Reform Push Needs the Right Balance appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 11:00 pm

Rahul Gandhi alleges EC removed 727 of 728 voters from Delhi's Bela Estate, says homeless residents lost voting rights

Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the Election Commission of voter name deletions in Bela Estate. He stated that 727 names were struck off from the voter list despite residents living there for years. Gandhi visited and spoke with affected residents, highlighting their loss of voting rights. He called this act vote theft and criticized Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 8:37 pm

Slap row: Delhi Police files non-cognisable report for voluntarily causing hurt against Parvesh Verma

Delhi Police has filed a non-cognisable report against PWD Minister Parvesh Verma under Section 115 of the BNS after he allegedly slapped a man during a road inspection in west Delhi. The incident, captured on video, followed an AAP MLA questioning the quality of newly laid roadwork.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 8:35 pm

Violent protests rock LPU: Read the story behind the

From a 500 loan and a small sweet shop in Jalandhar to a 2,000-crore education empire, this is the story behind the Lovely in Lovely Professional University

OpIndia 28 Sep 2026 8:25 pm

Khairatabad Assembly seat officially declared vacant

Hyderabad: The Telangana Assembly Secretariat on Monday, September 28, notified the Khairatabad Assembly constituency seat as vacant, thus making way for the bypoll. The notification was issued by Assembly Secretary Rendla Thirupathi, under provisions of the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) read with Article 191(2) of the Constitution of India. Danam Nagender was disqualified as the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Did priests just sit and sing Bhajans outside when the Jihadi armies of Mahmud of Ghazni destroyed and plundered Somnath Temple?

Pro-Congress journalist Mrinal Pande falsely claimed that when the armies of Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple, its priests were sitting outside and singing Bhajans asking for Lord Shiva's blessings, even as historical sources document that priests and local Hindus fought bravely.

OpIndia 28 Sep 2026 6:06 pm

AP govt to step up efforts to protect crops from wild elephants in Chittoor

A herd of 11 elephants and two separated elephants have been moving through areas around Padiputlabailu panchayat for 15 days

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 6:00 pm

CJP looks to reach out to all Northeast states: Ashutosh Ranka

Ranka said the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) would focus on issues concerning students and youth in the region and provide them a platform to raise their concerns.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 5:01 pm

Congress CWC to meet Tuesday over CEC

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called a meeting of the partys working committee on Tuesday, September 29, where the issue of internal differences in the Election Commission would be discussed, and a roadmap for CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal would be chalked out. Announcing this, Kharge said that the Election Commissioners have exposed the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Sep 2026 4:57 pm

CJP will not back down till CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns, says Ranka

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka on Monday asserted that the outfit would not back down from its demand for the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the alleged exclusion of 13 crore names from electoral rolls and challenged him to clear the allegations against him before the press and the public. Ranka claimed that the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) had defrauded 13 crore people by removing their names from electoral rolls and questioned why the BJP was defending Kumar over the allegations. For 48 hours, the ball was in Kumar's court; now it is in CJP's court. We will start our nationwide protest on October 2, and we won't back down till he resigns. CJP is a platform which, if it gets involved in any matter, doesn't let go of it until we win, Ranka told reporters here. On September 24, the CJP demanded Kumar's resignation for allegedly undermining voter rights and warned of a nationwide agitation, including Jantar Mantar 2.0, if he did not step down within 48 ...

Business Standard 28 Sep 2026 4:41 pm

No PUC-no fuel to 50% WFH: Delhi steps up winter pollution curbs from Nov 1

The measures stay in place through February as the Capital braces for winter pollution, when lower temps, stagnant winds, dust, vehicle emissions, and crop-residue burning can push air quality to very poor or severe.

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 4:32 pm

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar hits out at BJP, JD(S) over refusal to join delegation to Delhi

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has criticized the BJP and JD(S) for their decision to boycott the delegation. The opposition leaders' actions are seen as placing politics before the farmers' interests. A central assessment team is scheduled to visit Karnataka to evaluate the drought situation soon. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara emphasized the need for unity in addressing this issue.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 4:10 pm

CJP will not back down till CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns: Ashutosh Ranka

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka asserted the organization's demand for CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation regarding vote exclusion. The group is initiating a nationwide protest beginning October 2 to address this issue. Ranka criticized the BJP's defense of Kumar and called for transparency from him. The campaign emphasizes the alleged removal of names from the electoral rolls across multiple states. Young activists aim to ensure fair voting rights amidst rising political tensions.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 3:48 pm

Congress to hold CWC meet on Tuesday to chalk out strategy for CEC's ouster

Mallikarjun Kharge has summoned a Congress Working Committee meeting to strategise over the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over concerns regarding alleged biases within the Election Commission related to voter enrollment processes.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 3:25 pm

TPCC hold protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Hyderabad: Telangana Congress on Monday, September 28, protested for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar at several places across the state. In Hyderabad, the protest was led by Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Vikramarka Bhatti, IT Minister D Sridhar Babu and Congress MP Kiran Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 28 Sep 2026 3:22 pm

When arrogance of power peaks, humiliation of people becomes a habit: Kharge on Delhi minister slap video

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge condemned BJP's behavior following a minister's violent incident during a road inspection. Parvesh Sahib Singh slapped a man who was recording the event, causing public outrage. Kharge highlighted the oppressive actions of the ruling party against citizens and the opposition. He referred to past incidents involving violence against farmers and minorities under BJP's governance.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 2:42 pm

CEC 'front for diabolical PM-HM duo', affront to Constitution: Congress

Congress has demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for violating the Constitution regarding citizenship issues. Jairam Ramesh criticized the Election Commission of India's role in determining citizenship, referencing a former Supreme Court judge. He highlighted concerns about recent adjustments made to Form 6 that may disenfranchise young voters. Ramesh described the Commission's proposed measures regarding electoral rolls as insufficient and ineffective.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 2:32 pm

Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Two-Day Weather Halt

DEHRADUN, Sept 28: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand resumed on Monday after remaining suspended for two days due to adverse weather conditions, officials said. The pilgrimage was suspended from the afternoon of September 26 till September 27 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of pilgrims and travellers following a weather forecast issued [] The post Char Dham Yatra Resumes After Two-Day Weather Halt appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 2:23 pm

Congress protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar spread across states, IYC marches to Jantar Mantar

Congress workers staged protests across India against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his handling of electoral roll revisions. The protests took place in multiple states, including Delhi, Telangana, and West Bengal. Demonstrators called for greater accountability and transparency in the electoral process during these protests. Police intervened by detaining several protesters and using water cannons in some locations.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

J&K Assembly passes resolution demanding urgent restoration of full statehood

Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution demanding the immediate restoration of full statehood. The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during a heated session in the Assembly. Opposition members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a walkout and caused disruptions. Four BJP MLAs were subsequently marshalled out due to creating a ruckus in the House.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 2:11 pm

Four MLAs Marshalled Out As J

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Four MLAs were marshalled out of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday amid an uproar over Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, as protesting members raised slogans and disrupted proceedings. The disruption began as BJP members staged mock proceedings in the well of the House despite warnings [] The post Four MLAs Marshalled Out As J&K Assembly Witnesses Uproar appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 2:04 pm

Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala

PANCHKULA, Sept 28: Six workers were killed after a three-storey under-construction building partially collapsed in Haryanas Ambala district, with rescue teams continuing a search through the debris, officials said on Monday. The building collapsed at Dhulkot village near Ambala City around 3 pm on Sunday while workers were casting a concrete roof slab on the [] The post Six Workers Killed As Under-Construction Building Collapses In Ambala appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:24 pm

SC refuses to interfere with election challenge to Bhupesh Baghels Patan win

The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with Bhupesh Baghel's challenge regarding an election petition. This petition was filed by BJP leader Vijay Baghel against Baghel's election from Patan constituency. Senior advocates argued that the petition was barred by the 45-day limitation under the Representation of the People Act.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 1:18 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Introduces Five Bills In J

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday introduced five bills in the Legislative Assembly, including legislation proposing amendments to the salaries and allowances of ministers and legislators, as well as measures aimed at promoting ease of doing business in the Union Territory. Abdullah introduced three separate bills seeking amendments to [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Introduces Five Bills In J&K Assembly appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

SC reserves judgement on the front-of-the-pack warning label matter, says its order will be binding on FSSAI

The bench directed all parties to file their final written submissions within three days.

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 12:57 pm

Tensions Flare In Ujjain Over Proposed Shahi Masjid Demolition

BHOPAL, Sept 28: Tension prevailed in Ujjain on Monday as protesters clashed with police at the site where a portion of the Shahi Masjid is proposed to be demolished as part of a road-widening project, with security forces using tear gas and resorting to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Videos from the spot showed [] The post Tensions Flare In Ujjain Over Proposed Shahi Masjid Demolition appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

TN CM Vijay launches one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns

The police have put in place a five-tier security arrangement in the city from the airport in view of the Chief Minister's multiple programmes

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omar

SRINAGAR, Sept 28: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday strongly opposed Chief Minister Omar Abdullahs resolution seeking restoration of statehood, calling it a violation of the Constitution and saying the BJP would not allow it to be passed in its present form. Speaking to reporters ahead of the [] The post LoP Sunil Sharma Slams Omars Statehood Resolution, Calls It Constitutional Violation appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 12:43 pm

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches 1-gram gold ring scheme for newborns; 755.83 crore earmarked

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has unveiled the Maternal Uncle Gold Ring Scheme, granting a one-gram gold ring to babies born on or after June 22, 2026. This innovative program, part of Vijay's electoral commitment, is backed by an allocation of 755.83 crore. The launch ceremony held in Madurai highlights the government's dedication to welfare initiatives.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 12:24 pm

SC asks West Bengal Speaker to decide disqualification pleas against 10 rebel TMC MLAs within fixed timeframe

The Supreme Court expressed confidence in the West Bengal Assembly Speaker regarding disqualification petitions. This comes in the context of ten rebel Trinamool Congress MLAs facing disqualification proceedings. These proceedings involve responses to notices issued by the Assembly Secretariat earlier this month. The rebel camp is led by Ritabrata Banerjee, who is among the MLAs affected. The court emphasized the need for timely action on these petitions.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 12:21 pm

Jail Bharo on Gandhi Jayanti: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke announces October 2 protest at Mumbais Shivaji Park

Abhijeet Dipke, representing the Cockroach Janta Party, has announced a Jail Bharo Andolan in Mumbai, scheduled for October 2 at Shivaji Park after the police denied permission. This protest advocates for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with key demands to freeze electoral rolls and revoke the 2023 election commissioners law. The police have proposed an alternative location for the CJP's agitation.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 12:08 pm

JP Nadda targets Rahul Gandhi over ECI row, accuses opposition of confusion

Union minister JP Nadda has accused Congress and the INDIA bloc of seeking to vitiate the atmosphere regarding the Election Commission of India. He alleges that the opposition is frustrated by India's progress and is making baseless allegations against constitutional institutions. Nadda specifically called out leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal for their attempts to disrupt national stability.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 11:22 am

Food giants in India call for reconsidering red colour of warning labels

The food regulator has proposes a red hexagon warning label system to mark high salt, sugar or fat in packaged items, despite the industry's multi-year campaign to oppose the labels

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 11:13 am

IndusInd Bank CEO Rajiv Anand says name unmapped from voter roll

Rajiv Anand, the MD and CEO of IndusInd Bank, has been informed that his name is unmapped from the electoral roll. He expressed confusion as he has valid identification including voter ID and Aadhar card. The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision for voter list updates. They have extended deadlines for filing claims in Delhi and Maharashtra as part of this effort.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 11:04 am

Govt plans Karnataka Mandapam on lines of Bharat Mandapam: CM Shivakumar

Karnataka Government also considers promoting tourism in Kodagu and the Malnad region

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 10:13 am

Punjab CM orders strict action over alleged LPU rape, directs DGP to visit campus

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has directed strict actions concerning the alleged rape incident at Lovely Professional University. He instructed Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav to assess the situation on-site. Following the incident, student protests erupted on campus, leading to increased police deployment for security. The university has suspended regular classes for ten days amid these events.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 9:38 am

India working towards developing sixth-generation fighter jets: Rajnath Singh

The defence minister underlines that todays warfare is not merely a matter of soldier versus soldier; rather, it spans multiple domains

The Hindu Businessline 28 Sep 2026 9:03 am

Ramdas Athawale backs CEC Gyanesh Kumar, says opposing electoral transparency means opposing democracy

Ramdas Athawale has spoken out in defense of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid demands for his resignation. He argues that the Election Commission must operate independently to ensure transparent electoral rolls. Athawale emphasized the importance of removing deceased voters and suggested an investigation into irregular voter registrations. He criticized the opposition for its consistent demands for resignations, calling for more patience.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 8:45 am

Surgical strikes showed India

New Delhi, Sep 27: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the 2016 surgical strikes were Indias decisive response to the pain of terror attacks and presented a new example of the countrys counter-terrorism policy. Asserting that India follows a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, he said in his monthly broadcast Mann Ki [] The post Surgical strikes showed Indias new anti-terror resolve: PM appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:20 am

Statehood Resolution: Assembly likely to witness heated scenes today

Srinagar, Sept 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly is likely to witness acrimonious scenes on Monday, amid the opposition BJPs protest against a resolution brought by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking immediate restoration of statehood. Soon after Abdullah tabled the resolution on Friday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the assembly, leading to an abrupt [] The post Statehood Resolution: Assembly likely to witness heated scenes today appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:16 am

Sinha, Omar invite tourists to explore J

LG calls J&K a blend of natural beauty, hospitality; CM highlights diverse tourism experiences Srinagar, September 27: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday invited tourists from across the country and abroad to visit the Union Territory and experience its natural beauty, cultural heritage and hospitality on [] The post Sinha, Omar invite tourists to explore J&K on World Tourism Day appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:14 am

After years of wait, a renovation drive underway in migrants

Jammu Tawi, Sept 27: In a move to address the long-pending demand of displaced Kashmiri Pandit families, the government has launched an extensive repair and renovation programme across migrant camps in Jammu, covering more than 200 building blocks and around 5,000 flats, besides community halls and other common facilities. An official said on Sunday [] The post After years of wait, a renovation drive underway in migrants camps appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:12 am

Joint Parliamentary Committee to start detailed scrutiny of FCRA bill

The parliamentary panel will examine the FCRA bill on Tuesday to begin its scrutiny of the proposed legislation. SBI Chairman CS Setty, Attorney General Tushar Mehta and other legal experts would brief the committee on its financial, compliance and legal aspects. Home secretary Govind Mohan had earlier told the panel that the proposed amendments were aimed at addressing internal security concerns.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 1:11 am

Multi-level car parking to come up at Jammu

With 3 thousand vehicles capacity, high resolution CCTV cameras will ensure 24X7 surveillance Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Sep 27: The people of Jammu are set to get relief from the parking and traffic-related problems near the ever-busy Jewel Chowk and its surrounding areas as the government has approved the [] The post Multi-level car parking to come up at Jammus busiest Jewel Chowk appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Traffic advised to keep lane discipline on Jammu-Sgr highway, Two-way traffic allowed on Sept 28

Gurmeet Kaur Jammu Tawi, Sept 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for September 28, 2026, covering the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) and other major routes. During the past 24 hours, traffic remained slow at Dawal in Udhampur and between Marog and Kishtwari Pather due to single-lane stretches and uneven [] The post Traffic advised to keep lane discipline on Jammu-Sgr highway, Two-way traffic allowed on Sept 28 appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 1:06 am

Cockroach Janata Party volunteers detained ahead of first meet in Assam

Around 40 volunteers of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) including party co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka were detained ahead of the organisation's first regional volunteers' meeting on Sunday. Ranka claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was afraid of the CJP. He alleged that the BJP won the assembly election by redrawing the boundaries. CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke said he would bring more party workers to the state, challenging the government to arrest them if Ranka and his fellow volunteers were not released.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 1:03 am

Before an anarchic ecosystem takes root

Workshop highlights demographic concerns in tribal areas; speakers stress development, community outreach and protection of tribal interests Er. Rajesh Pathak A workshop on the challenge of demographic imbalance in the country brought to the fore a number of concerns relating to changing population patterns, tribal communities and the need for sustained social and developmental [] The post Before an anarchic ecosystem takes root appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 12:58 am

TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleges attack, takes refuge in police station

Trinamool Congress spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alleged that he faced a a life-threatening attack from BJP men for the second time in two days. The politician has now taken refuge at the Narkeldanga police station after the miscreants followed him. Ghosh claimed that his security personnel had to draw his revolver to deter them and also highlighted the time when his car was egged and stoned by a mob in Hoogly.

The Economic Times 28 Sep 2026 12:52 am

Beyond the Infodemic: Defending Truth in the Digital Age

Universal access to information must be matched by digital discernment, verification and ethical responsibility By Prof. Jayadeba Sahoo No Bhadr Kratavo Yantu Vivata May noble thoughts come to us from every side. This Vedic aspiration from the Rig Veda (Mandala 1, Sukta 89, Mantra 1) can be reimagined for the digital [] The post Beyond the Infodemic: Defending Truth in the Digital Age appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 12:47 am

Expand The Anti-Rabies Drive

As it is an established fact that rabies is a dangerous disease with the potential to take lives, it is necessary to take effective measures to curb its spread. It is transmitted through the bite or scratch of infected animals, including dogs, monkeys and cats. While animal vaccination is an important preventive measure, immediate medical [] The post Expand The Anti-Rabies Drive appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 28 Sep 2026 12:42 am