Ranchi, Sep 17 — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday carried out raids in several states in connection with its probe into the petrol bomb attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) office in Ranchi in June this year.The agency conducted simultaneous searches at four locations in…
Bengaluru, Sep 17 — A family dispute is suspected to have been the reason behind the deadly attack in Bengaluru on a 26-year-old nurse from West Bengal, allegedly by her estranged husband from Tamil Nadu, police said on Thursday.The victim, Madhumita, is in critical condition following the attack…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Several BJP MPs extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday and visited places of worship to pray for his health and success.BJP MP Sambit Patra visited Puri’s Jagannath Temple, offered prayers, and performed puja. Fellow party MP Tarun Chugh visited…
Kolkata, Sep 17 — The Kolkata Police arrested four persons and seized a large quantity of illegally stored e-cigarettes during a raid on a shop in the city, the police said on Thursday.A joint team of the Anti-Rowdy Section (ARS) and Detective Department raided 'The Smokers Den' at 191 Park Street,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The government on Thursday refuted the allegation in a section of the media that the MDR on UPI transactions has been introduced because of external pressure, while referring to a US Trade Representative (USTR) report of 2026.According to a statement issued by the Finance…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The stage is set for over 2.75 lakh students to vote in the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections 2026 on Friday amid high security and the deployment of more than 600 police personnel across the campus, an official said.As Delhi University Vice Chancellor Yogesh…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Uruguay's Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, hailing his leadership as "strong". Speaking to IANS, Amarilla said that PM Modi has a very "positive influence" and showcased strong…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a detailed report from the Manipur Chief Secretary on 25 cases of unnatural deaths reported from relief camps in the violence-affected state, including details of post-mortem examinations, causes of death, and measures taken to prevent such…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — A birthday is traditionally regarded as a day of personal celebration, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday has, over the years, increasingly come to be associated with public service, welfare initiatives and programmes aimed at making a difference in the lives of people.…
Varanasi, Sep 17 — On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday on Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' in Varanasi, while hailing the 'success stories' of PM Modi's journey from a small village in Gujarat's Vadnagar to "one of the…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Brahmavihari Swami, Head of International Relations at BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and said that he has enhanced India’s standing in the world.Brahmavihari Swami said, “As we celebrate the 76th birthday of our beloved Prime…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Pakistan may be preparing for a fresh attempt to escalate activities in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the latest intelligence inputs. While Indian security forces have intensified operations against terrorists and their infrastructure, Pakistan is simultaneously building a…
Puri, Sep 17 — International sand artist Manas Kumar Sahu created a special artwork at his studio in Puri to wish Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday. Students of the Sudarshan Sand Art Institute also created a sand-art animation dedicated to the Prime Minister.Speaking to IANS, sand…
Vadnagar (Gujarat), Sep 17 — Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday drew a parallel between India’s freedom movement and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed nation, saying that just as Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel transformed the resolve into a…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The Delhi High Court has initiated contempt proceedings against the Superintendent of Tihar Jail for frustrating its order directing the release of an undertrial prisoner on parole, observing that the jail authority's actions had made a "mockery" of the legal system and violated…
Jaipur, Sep 17 — Following the massive fire at Sethi Complex in Tripolia Bazaar, Kishanpole MLA Amin Kagzi questioned the functioning of the Municipal Corporation and the fire safety arrangements in Jaipur’s Walled City.Kagzi called for a re-examination of Fire NOCs issued to properties in the area…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Representatives of the All India Petroleum Dealers Association (AIPDA) met senior officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Thursday to discuss their demand for exemption from the merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions on fuel sales at petrol pumps.The…
Guwahati, Sep 17 — Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Thursday began a day-long hunger strike outside Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur, demanding enhanced compensation and relief for families affected by the recent floods in Upper Assam.The protest, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is…
Srinagar, Sep 17 — Eight labourers were injured when a vehicle collided with an electric pole in J&K’s Srinagar on Thursday, officials said.Officials said that the incident occurred in the Pirbagh area on the outskirts of Srinagar city.Three injured people were reported to be in critical…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Thursday that the foundation of the semiconductor industry has been laid in India, and now the industry needs to grow further.Speaking to IANS on the sidelines of the ‘SEMICON India 2026’ here, the minister said,…
Chennai, Sep 17 — Tamil Nadu Governor in-charge Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him good health, happiness, and a long life.BJP state president Nainar Nagenthran also greeted the Prime…