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New Delhi, Sep 30: Afghanistan has plunged into a major communications blackout after Taliban authorities began severing fibre-optic internet connections across several provinces, a move they say is aimed at preventing "vice." Internet watchdog NetBlocks reported that "national connectivity is at 14% of ordinary levels," report Guardian, describing the disruption as consistent with an intentional shutdown. The group said pulling fibre lines has also disrupted telephone services, since both rely ...Read More >
Srinagar: Curfew was relaxed for seven hours from 10 am in Leh on Tuesday. Mobile internet services will remain suspended in Ladakh till October 3, as per the latest communication of the ministry of home affairs (MHA). Curfew was imposed in Leh town on September 24 evening following violent protests during a shutdown called by the student bodies while they were pressing for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule to Ladakh. Four people were killed and scores of others injured in the clash ...Read More >
SEBI also referred to a January order in which Parekh and two others were debarred for alleged front-running, with the regulator claiming that he relayed non-public, time-sensitive information from Singapore-based Rohit Salgaocar to frontrunners, enabling illicit profits The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has objected to former stockbroker Ketan Parekh's request to travel overseas for four months, warning that he has previously used such permissions as a cover for fraudulent mark ...Read More >
Leh/New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) Talks between the Centre and representatives from Ladakh hit a roadblock as the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) on Tuesday backed the Leh Apex Body's (LAB) decision to suspend dialogue until climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others are released. The move comes even as a semblance of normalcy returned to Leh town on Tuesday after nearly a week-long curfew. The Himalayan town saw markets bustling and public movement increase for most of the day as authorities relax ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 30 (PTI) Authorities relaxed the curfew for almost the entire day on Tuesday in the violence-hit Leh town of Ladakh, allowing markets to gradually reopen and providing relief to the people who were reeling under week-long curbs, officials said. Earlier, restrictions were eased for two hours from 4 PM on Monday, shortly after completion of the last rites of four people -- including a retired Army personnel -- who lost their lives in the widespread clashes between protesters and security ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Nagaland Police has launched a significant recruitment drive for 1,176 Constable (GD) posts, exclusively reserved for members of the state's indigenous Naga tribes. Director General of Police Rupin Sharma announced the launch on Tuesday at the Police Headquarters in Kohima, describing the initiative as a step toward a more inclusive, transparent, and accessible hiring process. Applications will be accepted only through an online portal, which opens on October 6 at 12 noon and wil ...Read More >
Nagaland Police has launched an online recruitment drive for 1,176 Constable positions exclusively for indigenous Naga tribes. Applications open from October 6 to November 7. The process aims to be transparent, with age relaxations and internet access support. Successful candidates will initially join IR Battalions. Nagaland Police announced a significant recruitment initiative, offering 1,176 Constable (GD) positions exclusively to indigenous Naga tribes. Director General of Police, Nagaland, ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan was seen in a different avatar in front of the media on Tuesday. The actress attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in Mumbai on Tuesday, and smiled for the paparazzi stationed at the venue. For the occasion, the actress donned a red silk saree, and attended the durga puja celebrations of the Mukerji family. The video, which has gone viral on the Internet, shows Kajol asking the paparazzi to not shout as she invited Jaya to ...Read More >
Ganderbal, Sep 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that the restoration of statehood was the Centre's promise, not charity, and emphasised that the Ladakh experience should serve as a lesson, ensuring that the same mistakes are not repeated in Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters in his assembly constituency, Ganderbal, CM Omar said that statehood was a "fundamental right" that should have followed after the delimitation and assembly elections. "Statehood is a promise, not just ...Read More >
X has locked horns with New Delhi in the past, equating the government's mechanisms with censorship. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the new system tackles a proliferation of unlawful content and ensures accountability online. Social media platform X said on Monday it plans to appeal an Indian court order that would allow over two million police officers nationwide to issue arbitrary takedown requests via a secretive online portal called the Sahyog. "We will appeal this ...Read More >
GANDERBAL, Sept 29: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated and laid foundation stone for more than a dozen development projects worth Rs 36.50 crore during an extensive tour of Ganderbal district, reaffirming his Government's commitment to strengthening infrastructure in sports, power sectors and improving road connectivity in the district. At Beehama, the Chief Minister inaugurated six major sports infrastructure projects including the upgradation of Beehama Stadium, Madr-e-Meherban St ...Read More >
Ladakh Violence: The Leh Apex Body announced suspension of talks with the Centre until judicial inquiry into police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released. Leh, Sep 29 (PTI) The Leh Apex Body (LAB), spearheading the agitation for statehood and constitutional safeguards in Ladakh, on Monday announced suspension of talks with the Centre until a judicial inquiry into the police firing is constituted and all activists, including Sonam Wangchuk, are released ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he was now on indigenously developed instant messaging app, Arattai. "Nothing beats the feeling of using a #Swadeshi product. So proud to be on @Arattai, a #MadeInIndia messaging platform that brings India closer...," Goyal said in a post on X. According to the app, Arattai "is a simple, secure and free instant messaging app" to connect with family and friends. It requires a mobile number to register. Arattai is devel ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Sep 29 (PTI) Police on Monday arrested 29 more people including a close aide of cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with last week's violence in Bareilly after Friday prayers, even as internet suspension in the district was extended till Tuesday midnight, officials said. The clashes broke out on September 26 afternoon after a large crowd carrying 'I Love Muhammad' posters assembled outside a mosque in Kotwali area after Friday prayers. The officials said 39 people, including ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP): Police on Monday detained a close associate of cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the recent violence in Bareilly during a protest in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, officials said. Confirming the detention of Nadeem, Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya told PTI that the incident was not spontaneous but premeditated. According to senior officials, investigation has revealed that Nadeem allegedly orchestrated the prot ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Pakistan Army is facing a major crisis in Balochistan due to a massive uprising by the locals. Pakistan has managed for a long time to give the perception that all is well in the country. The Balochistan issue has, however, exposed Pakistan's bluff, and the capability of its army is evident from the fact that it has suffered huge losses at the hands of its own people. With Balochistan becoming a tipping point, the Pakistan government is gearing up for anot ...Read More >
An indefinite curfew was imposed in Leh town on September 24 following clashes. Leh: Ladakh's tourism sector, already reeling from setbacks earlier this season, has been dealt another blow with the curfew in Leh following last week's violence. Stakeholders said the industry was first hit by widespread cancellations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and the fresh disturbances have further dented travellers' confidence. An indefinite curfew was imposed in Leh town ...Read More >
Bengaluru, India: Social media giant X warned on Monday that an Indian court allowed ruling police to issue "arbitrary" content removal orders through a government portal threatens free expression. The state high court in Karnataka -- which includes tech-city Bengaluru -- dismissed a plea last week filed by X against the government portal that it alleged was being used to censor content. The government says its online portal Sahyog -- meaning "cooperate" in Hindi -- helps automate the process ...Read More >
Bengaluru, 29 September 2025: Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, in collaboration with Freecharge, has unveiled Credit on UPI with Gold Loans - India's first gold-backed credit line accessible through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This innovative product is designed to unlock the economic potential of gold assets, especially for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), self-employed entrepreneurs and merchants across both urban and rural India. Credit on UP ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced that Bihar will be the first state in the country to implement 100 percent webcasting in Assembly elections, as per a report by ETV Bharat. The move, aimed at ensuring strict monitoring of the polling process, comes under revised guidelines that make webcasting compulsory in every polling station with internet connectivity. Revised Guidelines and Monitoring System Sources in the ECI told ETV Bharat, "Webcasting will be done in al ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed that his heart had been pounding intensely while watching the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue secured a convincing victory as they chased down a target of 147 runs with just two balls remaining, in what was a thrilling encounter. The win also marked India's third consecutive victory against Pakistan in the 2025 tournament, as well as the team's record-extending ninth ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Sep 29 (PTI) Police on Monday detained a close associate of cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the recent violence in Bareilly during a protest in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, officials said. Confirming the detention of Nadeem, Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya told PTI that the incident was not spontaneous but premeditated. According to senior officials, investigation has revealed that Nadeem allegedly orchestr ...Read More >
New Delhi: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is experiencing one of its biggest protests in years, as the Awami Action Committee (AAC) kicked off massive demonstrations across the region on Monday. The AAC's call for a "shutter-down and wheel-jam" strike -- possibly indefinite -- has sharply raised tensions, prompting Islamabad to deploy large numbers of security forces and shut down internet services from midnight to restrict mobilisation. ...Read More >
Bangalore Gold Rate Today: Shattering all hopes of retail jewellery buyers of some relief amid the ongoing Navratri festival, gold rates in Bangalore, and other Indian cities broke another record on Monday, September 29. The price of gold in Bangalore, aka Bengaluru, witnessed a sharp surge bringing 24 karat gold Rs 16,000 above the historic Rs 1 lakh mark. The gold price rally in Karnataka capital mirrored the surge in gold rate in India and across the world. The sharp rally in precious metal ...Read More >
Photo Credit: Left: Instagram/@shashitharoor | Right: Unsplash South Indian breakfasts are simple, wholesome, and honestly, a little addictive. Think about it - fluffy idlis, crispy dosas, soft uttapams, or even pongal. Idlis, in particular, are irresistible. Pair them with coconut chutney or hot sambar, and you've got a breakfast that's comfort on a plate. Of course, not everyone sees it that way. A recent conversation on X (formerly Twitter) sparked some debate when a user complained about Ke ...Read More >
To co-develop advanced optical solutionsSterlite Technologies (STL) has expanded its long-standing partnership with Netomnia, the UK's second-largest alternative network provider (Alt-Net). Together, the companies co-develop advanced optical solutions that underpin Netomnia's capital efficient, future-ready full-fibre network across the UK. Netomnia is deploying a native 10 Gbps XGS-PON full-fibre network engineered for scale and efficiency. Together with YouFibre and brsk, Netomnia now serves ...Read More >
Leh remains under curfew for the fifth consecutive day following violent protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule demands, with the Lt Governor scheduled to review restrictions. Four people died and scores were injured in Wednesday's clashes, leading to numerous arrests, including climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Mobile internet services are suspended as authorities maintain a strong security presence. Curfew remained in force in this violence-hit town for the fifth consecutive day on Sunday, ...Read More >
Leh: The last rites of two of the four youths killed in the September 24 violence were performed in curfew-bound Leh town on Sunday amid tight security, with no relaxation in restrictions, officials said. "The situation remained by and large normal with no untoward incident reported from anywhere," an official said, adding mobile internet services in the town remained suspended. Prohibitory orders banning assembly of five or more persons also remained in force in other major parts of the Union ...Read More >
Ladakh is currently under a tense lockdown. Security barricades choked the roads to the cremation grounds and the homes of two men in their early 20s -- Stanzin Namgyal and Jigmet Dorjay -- Sunday, when their last rites took place. As media vehicles stood idle at the barricades, civilians wanting to offer condolences at the funeral ground were stopped by the security forces. A strict protocol remained in place, allowing the presence of "not more than 30-40 people". At home and at the cremation ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Sep 28 (PTI) Heightened security, heavy police patrolling and flag marches to restore normalcy - these were scenes from Bareilly on Sunday, a day after 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, were arrested following overnight house-to-house raids in connection with the recent violence during a protest supporting the 'I love Muhammad' campaign. The cleric's arrest on Saturday prompted administrations in neighbouring districts to go on high alert. Raza's arrest follow ...Read More >
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