NCW Orders Bihar DGP to Take Action Over Jamui Woman Harassment Video
The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of an incident in Jamui district of Bihar involving alleged public molestation, assault, forcible stopping, and harassment of a teenage girl and her male companion, the commission said in a post on X.
SRINAGAR: In a significant breakthrough for temperate sericulture in India, the Central Sericultural Research and Training Institute (CSBCSR and TI), Pampore, has developed and released the countrys first mulberry variety specifically designed for commercial cultivation in temperate and cooler climatic conditions. Named CPP-01 (PPR-1), the variety was formally dedicated to the nation by Union Textiles []
AP Govt Hikes Stipend For Junior Doctors
As per orders issued by the AP Government on Monday, the stipend has been increased by 10 percent for MBBS and BDS students...
India-Japan T20 match will not be telecast on JioStar; when and where to watch it live?
India vs Japan T20 Live Streaming: A historic T20 match will be played between India and Japan tomorrow, September 22. Find out when and where you can watch the match live.India and Japan match will be held on September 22A T20 match between India and Japan will be played on Septem...
BJP Demands Water Release for Ganesh Immersion in Karimnagar
The protesters raised slogans against the State government over the water shortage at the immersion point
Digital Desk | Prayagraj, Sep 21 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court has directed the constitution of two committees to independently re-evaluate answer sheets and inquire into allegations of caste-based humiliation and discrimination against students at Dr Rajendra Prasad National Law University, Prayagraj. A single-judge Bench of Justice Vinod Diwakar passed the directions while hearing a writ petition filed by a PhD research scholar and a fifth-semester B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) student of the university, who alleged that academic and administrative authority had been used by the Head of the Department of Law and Warden of the Boys' Hostel for caste-based humiliation and retaliation. The High Court directed the Vice-Chancellor to constitute an independent committee to re-evaluate the answer sheets of petitioner no. 2 in subjects taught and evaluated by respondent no. 6 (Dr Deepak Sharma), as well as any other subjects indicated by the student. It further directed that the answer sheets be placed before the committee after masking the identities of the candidate and original evaluator, without disclosing the marks originally awarded. The Committee shall complete the exercise and submit its report to the Vice-Chancellor within one week, the Allahabad High Court ordered, directing that the Vice-Chancellor place the report before it on the next date of hearing. For examining the allegations raised by the petitioners, the High Court asked Archana Singh-I, Judge, Small Cause Court, District Court, Prayagraj, and Arun Kumar Yadava, Special Chief Judicial Magistrate, Prayagraj, to conduct an inquiry and submit a report. The inquiry will examine whether students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes were subjected to caste-based humiliation or discrimination by Dr Deepak Sharma or any other person employed by or working for gain in the university, and whether their complaints were dealt with in accordance with applicable regulations. The inquiring officers were authorised to record the statements of the petitioners and other persons, including Dr Sharma, and call for varsity records required for the inquiry. The Registrar of the university was directed to extend full cooperation. The High Court also directed that before recording any adverse conclusion against a person, the inquiring officers must communicate the substance of the allegations and provide a reasonable opportunity to explain. The inquiry report must record the substance of the explanation and any recommendations. It further directed the inquiring officers to take appropriate measures to protect the identities of students who depose before them, in view of the apprehension of retaliation expressed in the complaint filed on August 20. The report shall be submitted in a sealed cover before the next date of hearing, Justice Diwakar ordered. The High Court also directed the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that neither petitioner faces any adverse academic or administrative consequences on account of the proceedings or statements made during the inquiry. Until further orders, Dr Sharma will not be assigned any role in evaluating the answer scripts of petitioner no. 2 or in any disciplinary or hostel-related matter concerning either petitioner. The university was further directed to relieve the assistant professor concerned of all administrative responsibilities until the completion of the inquiries. The High Court also asked the Vice-Chancellor to file an affidavit stating whether the university had constituted an Equal Opportunity Cell and a committee for redressal of grievances of students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, as required under applicable University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations. The affidavit must also disclose the composition of these bodies, the action taken on the complaint filed on August 20 and subsequent reminders, and the reasons for the apparent failure to act on the grievance. The Registrar was directed to file a personal affidavit addressing the same aspects. The petitioners had alleged that the university authorities failed to act on the complaint submitted by petitioner no. 2 to the Vice-Chancellor, despite repeated reminders and further complaints. The complaint, as reproduced in the High Court order, alleged that stricter evaluation of answer sheets was linked to the student's caste and referred to remarks allegedly made by Dr Sharma concerning caste and reservation. The student sought independent review or re-evaluation of the Constitutional Law-II and other answer scripts by an impartial evaluator, subject to university rules, while requesting confidentiality over the complaint due to apprehensions of retaliation and adverse consequences in the academic environment. The Allahabad High Court clarified that it had not recorded any finding on the truth of the allegations against Dr Sharma or any other person. The allegations are serious, and for that very reason they require to be examined by an impartial agency after affording a full opportunity of hearing to the person against whom they are made, the order observed. The High Court directed the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar to maintain strict confidentiality concerning the proceedings and disclose information only to persons necessary for compliance with the order. The matter has been posted for fresh hearing on September 24, at 12 noon.
ACB registers FIR against J&K Grameen Bank official, others over financial irregularities
Srinagar, Sep 21 : The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Jammu and Kashmir has registered a case against a former branch head of J&K Grameen Bank and others for alleged financial irregularities in the implementation of the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), officials said. The FIR, registered as Case No. 05/2026, names Arvind Saini, the then Branch Head of J&K Grameen Bank's Reban branch in Sopore, Business Correspondent Firdous Ahmad Sheikh and others. According to the ACB, its verification found that Saini, allegedly in connivance with Sheikh, prematurely released or reversed capital subsidy amounting to Rs 41.17 lakh in 25 PMEGP loan accounts before expiry of the mandatory lock-in period. The subsidy was allegedly adjusted without the requisite authorisation or adjustment letter from the implementing agency, in violation of PMEGP operational guidelines adopted by the bank, the agency said. The ACB further alleged that six of the 25 loan accounts had been sanctioned in favour of Sheikh and his family members and were prematurely closed by adjustment of the subsidy. During physical verification of 46 PMEGP units financed by the branch, involving sanctioned and disbursed loans totalling Rs 1.66 crore, no business units were found at the respective locations, the ACB said. The findings indicated possible diversion of loan funds and subsidy and allegedly frustrated the objectives of the government scheme, it said. The case has been registered under Section 13(1)(a) read with Section 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, and Sections 409 and 120-B of the IPC. Further investigation in the case is underway, the ACB said.
Calcutta High Court Upholds Partial Access to Bank Accounts of Mamata Banerjees Faction
The Calcutta High Court allows Mamata Banerjees faction to partially use funds from three bank accounts amid ECIs freeze on party name and symbol. Calcutta High Court Upholds Partial Access to Bank Accounts of Mamata Banerjees Faction
Farmers enter Jurala canal, seek release of water for irrigation
Hyderabad: A group of farmers entered the Jurala Canal in Gadwal on Monday, September 21, seeking release of water for crop irrigation. Videos shared on social media show the farmers entering the canal. Many of them were also detained by the police. Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao showed solidarity with 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 .
From planting to subsidies, what are the new rules of the Govardhan Yojana? Understand in 5 points.
The central government has made a new provision of 23,731 crore for the Gobardhan scheme. Under this scheme, those who produce CBG, biogas, and fertilizer from cow dung, straw, and organic waste will receive financial assistance.Opportunity to earn from cow dung and strawIf you li...
SRINAGAR: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) JK has registered an FIR against the then Branch Head of JK Grameen Bank, Reban branch in Sopore, and a Business Correspondent and others over alleged financial irregularities in the premature release of capital subsidies under the Prime Ministers Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The case, FIR No. 05/2026, has been []
Gwaliors Dreams Take Flight with New Elevated Road Project
Gwalior is set to benefit from an 800 crore elevated road project aimed at reducing traffic congestion, as stated by Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Gwaliors Dreams Take Flight with New Elevated Road Project
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail plea on Sept 30
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday, September 21, listed for hearing on September 30 bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in a case under the anti-terror law UAPA over the larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 riots in north-east Delhi. A bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Dinesh 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 .
72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate Indian Cinema in Gujarat on Sept 22
Preparations are complete as the spotlight turns toward Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat, for the 72nd National Film Awards scheduled for September 22, 2026. The President of India will confer the prestigious awards, recognising outstanding achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024. , , 72 [] The post 72nd National Film Awards Set to Celebrate Indian Cinema in Gujarat on Sept 22 appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
'Wild Witch Hunt': Delhi HC Rejects Plea for FIR Against Justice Yashwant Varma
The petitioner submitted that the incident was extraordinary in nature and the lower court can't do justice to the matter.
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Bomb threat email names Somnath temple, Gujarat BJP offices; searches find nothing suspicious
Digital Desk | Ahmedabad/Gir Somnath, Sep 21 (IANS) A bomb-threat email naming the Somnath Temple and BJP offices in Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar triggered a security alert across Gujarat on Monday, prompting searches by police, bomb detection and disposal teams and dog squads, officials said. The threat mentioned the BJP office in Ahmedabad's Khanpur area, the party's state office, Kamalam, at Koba in Gandhinagar, and the Somnath Temple. Police said no suspicious object was found during searches at the locations. Ahmedabad C-Division ACP Adwait Gandhi said the State Intelligence Bureau in Gandhinagar received the input around 9 a.m., following which the Khanpur BJP office was thoroughly checked, and additional police deployment was put in place. At 9 a.m., we received an input from the State Intelligence Bureau in Gandhinagar. According to that, there was a threat of a bomb blast at the BJP Central Office in Khanpur. We informed the BDTS and had the entire premises checked, and police deployment has also been put in place. The situation is normal, Gandhi said. He confirmed that the Somnath Temple and BJP office at Koba had also been named in the threat. Nothing suspicious has been found. The situation is normal, he said. Gandhi said there was no need for panic and added that police are carrying out their duties. I do not have information about the origin of the email at this stage and action had been taken on the basis of the intelligence input, he noted. At the Khanpur office, police, fire brigade personnel and bomb and dog squad teams conducted a detailed search. City BJP president Prerak Shah said the party was informed that intelligence agencies had received an email threatening to blow up the office. Based on that, both the police and bomb squad arrived here. The entire Khanpur BJP office was searched, and nothing objectionable or suspicious was found here, Shah said. At Somnath, Deputy SP M.F. Chaudhary said the police received the threat email in the morning and the entire police force was placed on alert on the instructions and guidance of the Superintendent of Police. He said the temple has dedicated security personnel working round the clock and that devotees normally undergo two-layer frisking and checking. Electronic gadgets and other prohibited items are not allowed inside the temple premises. In view of today's situation, we put our other district branches, including the LCB, Special Operation Group, BDS and QRT, on alert and had the entire temple premises searched. The BDS searched the temple premises but found no suspicious objects, he said. The latest threat comes amid a series of similar email-based bomb scares in Gujarat. Earlier this month, threats were received by courts, schools and the Gujarat Assembly, while separate threats on September 15 and 17 reportedly named courts, Mahatma Mandir and port facilities. Searches in those cases also did not result in the recovery of explosives. Gujarat Police had also recently arrested two men in connection with an alleged interstate network involved in sending hoax bomb-threat emails. Investigators recovered details of 513,847 Gmail accounts and passwords allegedly linked to the network. Police are examining whether the latest threat has any connection with that network.
Slain TSPC chief Brajesh Ganjhus Family Questions Varanasi Encounter, Demands Probe
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Jammu Kashmir Govt Says No Eligible Family Left Out of AAY Coverage
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said no eligible and deserving family has been left uncovered under the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), with all eligible beneficiaries enrolled in the departments ration-card database under the existing rules. The government made the disclosure in response to an unstarred question by MLA Mir Mohammad Fayaz in the []
Delhi riots UAPA case: High court to hear Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam bail pleas on September 30
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Rain threat looms over Japan's chance to get a glimpse of top-flight cricket
If rain allows, Japan will get a chance to see up close how India, the global superstars, go about their business
During Rahul Gandhis most recent Chhatron ki Goonj event, a man came running to hug him and did a mimicry of PM Modi. He is none other than alleged standup comic Pulkit Mani, as reported in OpIndia. The performance, portions of which were shared by the Congress on social media, triggered a political controversy, with [] The post Pulkit Mani, The Cringe Comedian Who Mocked Modi With Rahul Gandhi On Stage, Had Earlier Mocked Hindu Deities, Made Porn Jokes appeared first on The Commune .
Does the 100MBPS WiFi plan really offer such fast internet speed, or is it just a show off?
Do you still get the full 100Mbps speed even after purchasing a 100Mbps WiFi plan? Learn the reasons for low WiFi speeds and how to check how fast your internet really is.(What does 100Mbps mean in a WiFi plan)Nowadays, Internet service providers offer WiFi plans with 100Mbps, 200M...
Frequent headaches are not normal; know the major reasons behind it.
Poor lifestyle, dehydration, and sudden hormonal changes can be the main reasons for frequent headaches. Know the strict warning issued by doctors regarding this major health hazard.Why does the head ache?If you often experience recurring headaches without any apparent cause, don't dismi...
Muslims losing faith in SP, shifting to BSP like Brahmins did: Mayawati
LUCKNOW: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Monday claimed that the Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh, who largely voted for the Samajwadi Party (SP) in previous elections, were now rapidly shifting their support towards the BSP, on the lines of Brahmins among upper castes. In a long post on X, Mayawati also questioned the []
Bohri Kadal-Qamarwari Road Project Delayed Despite Rs 15.5 Crore Spending
SRINAGAR: The restoration and upgradation of the Bohri Kadal-Khanyar Police Station-Noor Jahan Bridge (Qamarwari) road has been delayed due to execution-related procedures, interdepartmental coordination, technical and design changes, traffic management, adverse weather and other site-specific issues, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has said. The project, titled Improvement of Nallah-I-Mar Road from Khanyar (Police Station) to []
Dont Let Precious Assembly Time Be Lost to Protests: Imran Reza Ansari
Srinagar, September 21: President of the All J&K Shia Association and General Secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Conference, Imran Reza Ansari, today urged the members of the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly to utilise the limited sitting days of the ongoing session for substantive debate, public accountability and discussion on issues affecting people across the Union Territory. In a post on X, Imran Reza Ansari wrote, The J&K Assembly has only a few sitting days, and the next session may be 5/6 months away. Politicians have the whole year to accuse each other, play victim cards and score brownie points. Please dont let precious Assembly time be lost to protests that force the House to adjourn. I request the Honble CM, Leader of Opposition, Speaker and every MLA: let democracy flourish through debate, questions and accountability. Reservation, Job Outsourcing, pending recruitment, interns/ PG/ SKUAST students stipends, daily wagers, contractual employees, unemployment, drug addiction, rehabilitation, youth mental health, education, sports, healthcare, water shortages, electricity, roads, public transport, entrepreneurship, tourism, horticulture, pollution and our dying water bodies, people are suffering and going from door to door for solutions, the post reads. Many of these issues do not require statehood. They require decisions, lawful action, timelines and accountability. The government has powers today; the Assembly has the authority to question it today, he added. The youth are watching. The educated people of J&K are watching. The unemployed and hopeless are watching. They dont want another day of political point-scoring they want their representatives to make these few days count, he said . Today it may be BJP protesting. Tomorrow it may be someone else. The House should not become a place where every protest ends in an adjournment. Let the debate continue. Let democracy work. Let the people see results, Ansari added.
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Mallikarjun Kharge criticises BJP over Jamui student harassment video
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Chinas SDLG invests 300 crore in Gujarat plant
Aims to expand local production, increase sourcing from Indian suppliers in the construction equipment market
Scientists have discovered a new blood group in humans, calling it 'Jama'.
Scientists have identified a new blood group in humans, named Jama. This discovery is considered significant for blood transfusions and patient treatment.New Jama blood groupThe function of blood in our body isn't just to transport oxygen from one part to another. It also helps deliver...
Years before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users. Green Dot later acquired the startup for $43.4 million, seeing value in its mobile technology, patents and experienced team. The acquisition made strategic sense even though Loopt had not become a dominant social media platform.
BJP president highlights trust and rule of law under CM Yogi in UP
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BJP protests in Karimnagar seeking water for Ganesh immersion
Hyderabad: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and some right-wing organisations held a protest on Monday, September 21, seeking the release of water for Ganesh immersion. The protest was held at the Chintakunta canal, where the BJP and members of other organisations raised slogans. In a video shared online, the protestors were heard raising slogans such 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 .
SMC Has 614-Worker Shortfall Against Sanctioned Sanitation Strength
SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) has a shortfall of 614 regular sanitation workers against its sanctioned strength of 1,726, with the government saying manpower is being rationalised and redeployed to maintain sanitation coverage across the city. The figures were disclosed by the Jammu and Kashmir Government in response to an unstarred question by Hazratbal []
Jamui Minor Harassment Case: 3 Arrested, 7 Identified, Says SP; Rahul Gandhi Seeks POCSO Action
Three people have been arrested and around seven people have been identified in connection with the alleged harassment of two minor students in Bihar's Jamui, Superintendent of Police Bishwajeet Dayal said on Monday. The police action came after videos of the
One killed and 15 injured after collision between Toofan vehicle and motorcycle in Nagarkurnool
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Jamui teens harassed: 3 arrested, 4 on the run; POCSO invoked
Bihar Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a deeply disturbing viral video from Jamui showing the harassment of a young couple, an incident that has sparked widespread social media outrage and strong political condemnation.
Delhi HC to Hear Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas on Sept 30
Khalid and Imam have been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) on allegations of being among the masterminds of the February 2020 riots that left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured.
7,580 Selections Finalised Through Jammu Kashmir Recruitment Bodies Since October 2024: Govt
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) and Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) have finalised 7,580 selections since October 2024, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has informed the Legislative Assembly. Of these, 1,768 selections were finalised by the JKPSC and 5,812 by the JKSSB, according to a written reply to an []
Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Bari' By NIJJAR
Enjoy the latest Punjabi song 'Bari' sung by 'NIJJAR'. The music for this powerful track has been composed by 'Jazz Dee', with lyrics penned by 'NIJJAR'. The music video for 'Bari' has been directed by 'Mahi Sandhu' and 'Joban Sandhu'. Don't miss the opportunity to watch the latest Punjabi video song 'Bari' by 'NIJJAR' and experience its themes of confidence, loyalty and resilience. For more Punjabi songs, be sure to visit the music videos section of Punjabi ETimes. Experience the musical prowess of 'NIJJAR', new Punjabi songs of 2026, latest Punjabi songs, Punjabi music and 'Jazz Dee' music.
Shreyas Iyer excited for historic India-Japan clash, praises IPL as talent platform
Shreyas Iyer reflects on Indias first-ever cricket match against Japan, his experience in the country and why the IPL remains a key platform for young Indian talent.
Washington Sundar: India eye Asian Games gold after Japan preparations
Washington Sundar speaks about Indias preparations in Tokyo, the upcoming Asian Games and the teams goal of winning the gold medal. Sundar also discusses playing Japan, crickets growing reach and his excitement for the 2028 Olympics.
Draconian, Unjust: Anand Ranganathan Warns Over SC/ST Act As IIT-Bombay Case Reignites Debate
The SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has come under renewed debate following the recent IIT-Bombay case, where faculty member Suryanarayan Dulla has been booked under the SC/ST Act after Sahil Wakodes father alleged caste-based harassment and mental abuse. In an episode of Scrutiny, author and political commentator Anand Ranganathan had examined the 2018 amendments to the law and raised concerns about their potential misuse. Ranganathan discussed provisions relating to FIR registration, anticipatory bail and approval for arrests in cases registered under the Act. He referred to concerns previously raised by the Supreme Court about the possibility of false cases and misuse. He also discussed the subsequent legislative changes and later Supreme Court rulings that modified some aspects of the law, including anticipatory bail. Ranganathan argued that certain provisions could be used for purposes such as blackmail, settling scores and land disputes.
Three South Korean military officers injured in suspected landmine explosion during operation at DMZ
Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 21 (IANS) Three military officers were injured Monday in a suspected landmine explosion during a search operation at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said. The explosion occurred south of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) in the western sector of the DMZ at around 10:50 am, according to JCS officials, Yonhap News Agency reported. Of the injured, two senior military officers sustained serious wounds, including one who lost his ankle, according to military sources. None of the wounded officers was in life-threatening condition, the sources said. The military dispatched an emergency helicopter inside the heavily fortified DMZ in coordination with the UN Command (UNC) to escort the patients, according to the sources. Military authorities said they are investigating the cause of the accident, noting the explosion was highly likely to have been caused by a landmine. There was an unidentified explosion, and it appears that there is a high probability that it was a landmine explosion, a JCS official said. It was not immediately known whether the landmine that went off was planted by North Korean troops or by the South Korean military. Leaving all possibilities open, the military is looking into the chance that an unidentified landmine went off during a DMZ route clearance operation or the possibility that North Korean landmines, swept by the recent torrential rains, might have exploded. The South Korean troops were reportedly conducting operations to clear routes inside the DMZ to search for landmines and other explosives, and secure a safe path for operations, the JCS official said. Asked why the JCS had belatedly informed the press of the accident hours after it occurred, the JCS official said the military had been focused on transporting the injured personnel to a hospital, adding that the safety of the troops comes first. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un declared inter-Korean ties as those between wo states hostile to each other in late 2023, and the North has been fortifying the border since April 2024 by reinforcing barbed wire fences, planting mines and erecting anti-tank barriers along the MDL. Rep. Yu Yong-weon of the main opposition People Power Party claimed Monday that the site of the explosion at the 25th Infantry Division was near an area south of the DMZ where North Korean troops were believed to have crossed the DMZ to bury landmines. However, the JCS official dismissed the lawmaker's claim, saying the site of the blast was distanced from the location mentioned by Rep. Yu. The JCS earlier said it has identified some terrain changes in some parts south of the DMZ and was in consultations with the UNC over the possibility that North Korean troops may have planted landmines. The latest accident marked the first landmine explosion on the South Korean side of the DMZ that left a serious injury since August 2015, when three wooden-box landmines, buried by North Korea, exploded. At that time, one South Korean staff sergeant lost both legs and another lost an ankle during their patrol mission. It was also the first blast accident within the DMZ since November 2025, when a South Korean soldier suffered an ankle fracture while on a mission to detect landmines.
Oyster Renewable commissions 10 MW solar project for Aster Medcity in Kerala
The ground-mounted project, located at Ambalathara and adjoining villages in Hosdurg Taluka, Kasargod district, is expected to generate about 17.7 million units (MUs) of clean energy annually
Imran Khans Party Plans Major Protest Amid Political Turmoil in Pakistan
PTIs protest on September 27 aims to demand Imran Khans release and highlight Pakistans ongoing political instability. Imran Khans Party Plans Major Protest Amid Political Turmoil in Pakistan
Congress demands apology from Kailash Vijayvargiya over remark
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Victims File Complaint Against Nandana, Husband At CM Prajavani
Victims filed complaints at CM Prajavani. Allegedly, UK-based YouTuber Nandana and her husband Madhukar, collected money for UK job visas using fake documents.
30 MLD Sewage Treatment Plant Under Construction at Gupt Ganga to Tackle Dal Lake Pollution
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has said a 30 million litres per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant is under construction at Gupt Ganga to address untreated wastewater entering the Dal Lake from areas that remain outside the sewerage network. The Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), being constructed by the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED), along []
City cycle project out of track in Kozhikode
The project was launched in 2024 at a total cost of Rs.1.75 crore. Promotion of womens health and affordable mode of transport were some of the projected goals of the project under various local body wards in Kozhikode city.
2020 Delhi riots: HC to hear bail pleas by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case on Sep 30
The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred hearing on bail pleas by activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the UAPA case linked to the alleged larger conspiracy behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The pleas will be heard on September 30 after the Delhi Police sought an adjournment.
Mayurbhanj Ashram Students Walk 8 km to Protest Lack of Water, Power and Food
In a striking protest, residential students of Bisipur Ashram School at Udala walked nearly 8 kilometres to highlight the absence of basic amenities in their hostel. For over two months, around 250 boarders (100 boys and 150 girls) have reportedly endured life without drinking water, electricity, or proper food. Students alleged they were served insectinfested [] The post Mayurbhanj Ashram Students Walk 8 km to Protest Lack of Water, Power and Food appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Nandita Das calls Manto 'A journey I will cherish forever' as the film clocks 7 years
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 21 (IANS) Actress and filmmaker Nandita Das commemorated 7 years of her 2018 biographical drama, 'Manto' with a heartfelt post on her official social media handle. Sharing two posters of the film on her IG, Nandita asked the netizens for their views on 'Manto'. The filmmaker said that it is a journey she will cherish forever. She penned, 7 years ago, on this day, Manto was released! A journey I will cherish forever. If you havent seen it yet, its on YouTube and Apple TV. To know more about Why Manto?, I have shared the YouTube link on my story. Nandita also revealed that she has written a book on her journey with the movie. I also wrote a whole book on it called Manto & I that is full of images and stories, right from its inception to its fruition. Its on discount on Amazon and Kindle. Shamelessly promoting it. After all, we make films and write books to share, to communicate what one feels compelled to say. If you do watch/read, I would love to know your thoughts, she went on to add. Lauding 'Manto' in the comment section, one of the Instagram user wrote, What a wonderful experience this was Sirazuddins casting still haunts me @nanditadasofficial. Another one penned, I will never forget watching this film. It was an experience I shall forever cherish! It still breaks my heart ...and remains my favourite biopics, read the third comment. A cinematic adaptation of the life of the prominent Urdu author Saadat Hasan Manto, the project saw Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the title character. The primary cast of the drama also features Tahir Raj Bhasin as the Hindi film superstar Shyam Chadda, and Rasika Dugal as Manto's wife, Safia. 'Manto' also happens to be the first film to be produced under Nandita Das Initiatives LLP, the banner founded by Nandita in 2016.
BJP workers protest water shortage for idol immersion in Telangana
Tensions erupted at Chintakunta canal in Telangana's Karimnagar on September 21 as BJP workers and Hindu organisations protested over water shortage for Ganesh idol immersion. Police intervened, detained protesters and shifted them to nearby police stations
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Asian Games swimming: R Madhavan's son misses final; Srihari Nataraj finishes 10th
Swimming events at the Asian Games 2026 are being held at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre in Tokyo.
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Pakistan warns PTI against Islamabad march over jailed Imran Khan
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Tehran , September 21 : Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday said that the conflict with the United States and its allies is not over and that it is prepared for a prolonged confrontation if hostilities intensify in West Asia. In an interview with Al-Alam News Network, IRGC Second Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said that the Iranian Forces had prepared for a long-term war and would be ready to respond if the conflict entered another phase of heightened hostilities. In our view, war is war; it has different stages, but war is war and the war is not over, the war continues, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has prepared itself for a long-term war, and it was ready before, and now it is even more prepared for a long-term war. And this is not a new stage, so to speak, but if at another stage we encounter the issue of the intensity of our aggression again, without a doubt we are prepared and we will defend ourselves, Mohebbi said. The IRGC spokesman also claimed that the United States, Israel and its allies have failed in their objectives during the conflict with Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' assessment of the war with the United States, the Zionist regime, and its allies is that America has failed in this war, and its defeat is a historic and shameful defeat, but it does not have the courage to admit this defeat and accept it, Mohebbi said. He further claimed that the assessment of US failure was shared by military and political experts, including some in the United States. The failure of the United States and the Zionist regime is a failure that all military and political experts, even in America itself, admit to, and they can see, touch, and feel this failure with the slightest attention. Of course, they had these admissions, but what is important in this issue is that some people define America's failure as the failure to achieve the designed goals, and since they say that America has not achieved the goals that were mainly designed by the Zionist regime, then America has failed, he added. A key point raised by Mohebbi was the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which he said the United States had failed to reopen despite its military capabilities and stated objectives concerning freedom of navigation and energy security. One of the areas of America's failure is the failure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Despite America having the largest navy in the world and despite defining the reason for its presence in the region and the world as ensuring the security of energy flows and freedom of navigation, it became clear in this war that America, first of all, did not have the ability to reopen the Strait and could not, and brought all its tools to bear and could not. This is a failure, he said. Second, it considered its slogan to be ensuring the security of energy flows and freedom of navigation in various waterways, and it failed in this slogan. And the more important issue is that the so-called country that sought to ensure security itself became a security disruptor, Mohebbi added. The West Asia conflict began with the United States and Israel launching attacks against Iran on February 28, kiling its former Supreme Leader. Following this, Iran launched retaliatory operations, which led to a ceasefire, while maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz since the early stages of the conflict. In July, the United States carried out a series of airstrikes on Iran and imposed a naval blockade, which Iranian officials said violated the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Iran on June 17 to end the hostilities in the region. Iran subsequently responded with strikes on US strategic targets across West Asia and announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic. Mohebbi's remarks come amid continuing tensions over the conflict and the broader security situation in West Asia. (ANI)
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