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Tens of thousands of people were gathered in sweltering heat in Tamil Nadu state's Karur for a political rally by Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Vijay, when the stampede began. Vijay, one of India's most successful actors, launched his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, in 2024. He's running for office in the state election scheduled to be held in early 2026. A 65-year-old woman, identified as Suguna, was the latest victim to succumb at the Karur Government Medical Coll ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his "Operation Sindoor" post on X, the Congress on Monday said it is not right to compare a cricket match to a battlefield but when the prime minister has made that comparison, he needs to learn from the Indian cricket team that when one is close to victory, then "good captains do not announce a ceasefire on the orders of any third umpire". Modi on Sunday likened the India-Pakistan final in the Asia Cup to Operation Sindoo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: (Sep 29) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a commemorative postage stamp and coin to mark the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) this week. The RSS, founded on Vijayadashmi in 1925, will complete 100 years on Thursday. Sources said the prime minister will release the commemorative stamp and coin on Wednesday in the presence of RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on the eve of the organisation's centenary year celebrations. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) The BJP on Monday took a swipe at the Congress and its leader Rahul Gandhi, saying the opposition party seems to have gone into a "comatose state" after India's stunning victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. The Congress leaders seem to be more pained by Pakistan's defeat, and it is just like Operation Sindoor when they "couldn't bring themselves to congratulate the Indian Army for its stupendous strikes", the ruling party said. India defeated Pakistan by five ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the contribution of RSS, which is completing 100 years of its inception this Dussehra, to nation building through sacrifice and dedication. In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address, he said the Sangh fountainhead was formed in 1925 to fight intellectual slavery and restore self-confidence among the people during British rule and at the time of Independence. "This Vijayadashami is special for another reason. This day marks 100 years of the f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused the Centre of betraying both Ladakh and J-K by failing to fulfil its promises and deepening mistrust through delays in restoring statehood. Speaking at the launch of senior journalist and author Harinder Baweja's latest book, "They Will Shoot You, Madam: My life through conflict", Abdullah said the government had failed to follow through on its own roadmap, first for Jammu and Kashmir and now for Ladakh, alleging that t ...Read More >
KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Reuters) - At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal this month were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms," the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters. The findings were described to Reuters by a member of the forensic medicine department of the Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. An institute spo ...Read More >
Manmohan Singh was an eminent economist and served as Reserve Bank of India Governor from 1982 to 1985. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his 93rd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to the nation during his years in public life. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." ...Read More >
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 26th Sep, 2025) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York on Friday. Following are the highlights of the prime minister's speech: - This was the third time PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed the UNGA session -- In September 2022, Septemb ...Read More >
KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI - At least 33 of the demonstrators killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal in September were struck by "live bullets" fired from "high-velocity firearms", the medical institute that conducted the postmortem examinations told Reuters. The findings were described to Reuters by a member of the forensic medicine department of the Tribhuvan University Institute of Medicine, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. An institute spokesperson sub ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Congress leaders on Friday paid homage to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary and recalled his contribution to the country in various roles. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to former PM Dr Manmohan Singh Ji on his birth anniversary. We recall his contributions to our nation during his long years in public life." Singh headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government between 2004 and 2014. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi on Friday paid homage to former prime minister Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. They remembered him as a man of humility and wisdom, and for his historic contribution to building a strong economy. In a post on X, Kharge said they remember the contribution of Singh in nation-building. He was a gentle architect of India's economic transformation. "A man of humility and wisdom, he carried hi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mourned the death of noted Kannada novelist and philosopher S L Bhyrappa and described him as a towering stalwart who stirred people's conscience and delved deep into the soul of India. "A fearless and timeless thinker, he profoundly enriched Kannada literature with his thought-provoking works," Modi said on X. His writings inspired generations to reflect, question and engage more deeply with society, the prime minister added. ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Launch of a host of welfare and development initiatives on Wednesday by the BJP and its governments at the Centre and in states will mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will kick off a fortnight-long nationwide health and nutrition campaign from Madhya Pradesh. Modi will launch the "Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar" and the eighth National Nutritional Month from Dhar. He will unveil several other development initiatives and address a public meeting, an ...Read More >
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >
New Delhi, India -- The rattle of iron gates sounded like drumbeats as the crowd surged forward. A sea of bodies stormed through the barricades, which had stood as sentinels of power barely hours ago. The hallways of the house of the country's leader echoed with the thunder of muddy footsteps. Some smashed windows and artefacts, others picked up luxury bedsheets or shoes. The building and its plush interiors had been symbols of crushing authority, impenetrable and out of reach for the country' ...Read More >
GST 2.0 simplifies India's indirect tax regime with two core rates of 5% and 18%, plus a 40% de-merit slab. Insurance premiums become GST-exempt, renewables gain from lower costs, and consumer electronics see relief. The reform aims to boost compliance, influence spending patterns, and realign sectoral margins. India's indirect tax regime has undergone a structural shift. Announced on September 5, 2025, and scheduled to take effect from September 22, GST 2.0 rationalises the current four-tiered ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 14: The Shiv Sena (UBT) members on Sunday raised slogans and even destroyed a television set as part of their protests in different parts of the country against the India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match scheduled in Dubai. Traditional rivals India and Pakistan will face off in Dubai, in what will be the first match between the two sides since the military conflict in May, when India launched strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan-controlled territories after 26 persons, mostly ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: Nepal's newly-appointed interim prime minister Sushila Karki has said she will serve in office for no longer than six months, pledging to hand power to a new government after elections scheduled for 5 March next year. "I did not wish for this job. It was after voices from the streets that I was compelled to accept," Karki told reporters in her first public remarks since being sworn in on Friday, according to the BBC. She stressed that her priority was to respond to the deman ...Read More >
New Delhi: A FIR was recorded in Delhi against the leaders of the Congress for the circulation of a video generated by the AI featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother, Heeraben Modi, reported the Anima news agency.The video, shared on September 10 by the Official Manche X of the Bihar Congress, was described in the FIR as a malignant and defamaning image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his deceased raw violation of the law, morality and the dignity of women. The case was f ...Read More >
Chennai: As high as 99% of all the goods which were earlier in the 12 per cent GST bracket have now been brought down to the 5 per cent GST bracket, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Sunday. She made the remarks while addressing a joint conclave of the Trade and Industries Association, titled 'Tax Reforms for Rising Bharat' in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The sweeping GST rationalisation and reforms unveiled after the GST Council meeting on September 3, once implemented, are expected to bring ab ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14 (PTI) Developments in Nepal are a sign of a "vibrant democracy" and not anarchy, says former chief election commissioner S Y Quraishi, asserting that governments must be very careful in regulating social media as it has become an integral part of everyone's life. Quraishi also said that India has to take the lead in the SAARC region for hand-holding democracies "which are still struggling" by providing support to them but must do so as an "elder brother" and not as a "big brot ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Odisha on September 27, his sixth trip to the state since the 2024 elections when the BJP snatched power from the BJD. Revenue minister Suresh Pujari on Saturday said the state government has received confirmation on the forthcoming one-day tour of Modi. He is scheduled to address a public rally possibly at Chhatrapur, the headquarters of Ganjam district. The prime minister is likely to launch several projects during his visit but detail ...Read More >
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Modi had organised a grand welcome for himself, describing it as "a cruel prick" to the wounds of those still suffering. The Congress on Saturday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur as a mere "pit stop", calling it an act of "tokenism" and a "grave insult" to the people of the violence-hit state. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that Modi had organised a grand welcome for himself, describing it as "a cruel pr ...Read More >
Kolkata: Tourism to Nepal is likely to take a major hit with uncertainty prevailing ahead of the festive season, including Durga Puja and Diwali, as the Himalayan country faces political unrest. Around 51 people have died and over 1700 have been injured in related violence. "The incidents (caused by political or social restlessness) happening in Nepal are called physical factors in tourism, which become the first barrier to promote tourism. It takes a long time for the impact to get reduced. B ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment". Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. "I want to congratulate Karki on behalf of 140 crore Indians. I am ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sep 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki on assuming office, calling her appointment "a shining example of women empowerment". Addressing a rally in Manipur capital Imphal, Modi said India and Nepal have been close friends bound by shared history, faith and cultural ties, and New Delhi stood firmly with the people of the neighbouring country during its transitional phase. "I want to congratulate Sushila Karki on behalf of 140 cr ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Sep, 2025) The 77th death anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was solemnly observed across Pakistan on Thursday, with citizens and leaders paying tribute to the founder of the nation through ceremonies, prayers, and renewed pledges to uphold his vision. The day commenced with special prayers across mosques and places of worship nationwide, seeking eternal peace for Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and invoking blessings for Pakistan ...Read More >
New Delhi: The student's wing of Bangladesh's radical Jamaat-e-Islami has for the first time since the country's independence swept Dhaka University elections, a development that may give legitimacy to Islamists and have implications for India as well as the sub-continent. Islami Chattra Shibir's win carries symbolic weight. Known for its violent legacy, the organisation had hijacked the student protest movement in the country last year that led to the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government ...Read More >
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