Bengaluru, Sep 23 — Karnataka Congress President and MLC B.K. Hariprasad, on Wednesday, welcomed the Supreme Court's observation that a person cannot be criminally prosecuted merely for refusing to sing ‘Vande Mataram’ on grounds of religious belief or conscience.Hariprasad said the Supreme Court…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — After a news report claimed dissent within the Election Commission of India (ECI), Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Wednesday said that all decisions taken by the poll body in recent years should be reviewed by a Parliamentary Committee. He also demanded that the…
Kolkata, Sep 23 — West Bengal, including Kolkata, is likely to receive heavy to very heavy rain till Friday as a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression, the Met office said on Wednesday.The system is expected to move inland on Wednesday night, prompting a…
Kolkata, Sep 23 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun a probe against stone quarry owners in West Bengal's Birbhum district who had been consistently procuring explosive material much beyond their quarry requirements.Sources aware of the development said that while certain explosive…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday questioned the late-night demolition drive on portions of the Madina Mosque and adjoining structures in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, alleging that authorities do not apply the law equally when dealing with illegal constructions. His remarks came…
Sagar, Sep 23 — A key accused in the Sagar spurious liquor tragedy, which claimed 20 lives, was arrested along with his associate after a brief exchange of fire with police in the district early Wednesday, officials said.Police intercepted Manish Lodhi alias Yashwant, who was carrying a reward of…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India trio Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan on winning the bronze medal in the women’s skeet team event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday. The Indian trio combined for a score of 331 after three days of…
Jaipur, Sep 23 — The reservation matrix for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Jaipur district is set to become clearer on Wednesday with the draw of lots for the reservation of Zila Parishad member seats, Panchayat Samiti Pradhan posts and Panchayat Samiti member constituencies.The lottery…
Gwalior, Sep 23 — A history-sheeter was shot dead allegedly by a group of assailants in Gwalior, with police suspecting an old rivalry linked to the murder of another criminal. The deceased, identified as Chhotu Rajawat, was travelling on a motorcycle with his associates when the attackers…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected a report by a leading newspaper claiming that two Election Commissioners had "objected on record" to several decisions taken by the poll panel, allegedly without their knowledge. People familiar with the developments and…
Patna, Sep 23 — Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Wednesday said the state government would not tolerate people involved in activities that create disorder in society and asserted that women’s safety remains a priority. His remarks came amid a political row over the molestation of a minor in…
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 23 — Kerala is bracing for a fresh spell of intensified rain from Wednesday as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to move towards the Andhra Pradesh-Odisha coast, triggering widespread weather activity across the state.The India Meteorological Department…
Tiruchy, Sep 23 — Farmers in Tiruchy district have urged the Tamil Nadu government to release Cauvery water into all 17 irrigation canals, warning that samba paddy nurseries could dry up after water from Mettur reached Karaikal. The farmers said they had raised nurseries expecting a steady supply…
Mumbai, Sep 23 — Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, on Wednesday, while expressing profound sorrow over the tragic death of 20-year-old Sahil Wakode, criticised the growing tendency to frame every tragedy through the lens of caste and religion. He warned that such polarisation…
Jaipur, Sep 23 — A massive fire broke out at a Mercedes workshop in Balaji Market in Rajasthan's Jaipur, destroying around eight cars along with expensive spare parts and accessories. Thick smoke from the blaze was visible from nearly five kilometres away. The incident happened late Tuesday…
Mumbai, Sep 23 — As severe drought threatens large swathes of Maharashtra, the state government has stepped into high gear, with the top leadership of the cabinet launching ground-zero inspection drives to review crop damage and outline immediate relief measures. A deficit rainfall driven by the Al…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the scheme was launched with the aim of ensuring that every Indian has access to quality and affordable healthcare. He said that more than 60 crore beneficiaries now have access to an…
Coimbatore, Sep 23 — More than 50 complaints of matrimonial fraud have been reported in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore so far, with scammers targeting unmarried men over 40 through online platforms, police said. Coimbatore Rural police have received 25 complaints involving such schemes, while the city…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — India’s defence sector is entering a new phase of scale, indigenisation and global expansion, with domestic production reaching a record Rs 1.8 trillion (Rs 1.8 lakh crore) in FY26 -- up 15.6 per cent year-on-year and representing an approximately 18 per cent CAGR since FY21, a…
New Delhi, Sep 23 — Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday highlighted the achievements of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) on the completion of eight years, saying the scheme has transformed healthcare access for millions across the country. Taking to social media…
Jammu, Sep 23 — Officials said on Wednesday that two policemen were found dead in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district; while in another incident, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader’s son went missing in Kathua district.Officials said the two policemen were found dead inside a car in Ramban…