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New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) Extending his full support to students protesting against a recent paper leak in Uttarakhand, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said unemployment is directly linked to "vote chori", and alleged that the other name of BJP is "paper chor". In a post on X, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha also alleged that the BJP is not bothered about jobs for the youth but about remaining in power through "vote chori" (vote theft) during elections. "Today, BJP's other name is ' ...Read More >
New Delhi: India marked a historic milestone on September 25, 2025. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the Agni-Prime missile from a rail-based mobile launcher at Chandipur, Odisha. This missile can strike targets up to 2,000 kilometres away. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called it a moment of national pride. The rail launcher adds a unique dimension to India's strategic capabilities. It is a specialised train-like system moving on railway tracks. The ...Read More >
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday asserted a Rahul Gandhi-like "expose" to reveal the chinks in the armour of the Election Commission, saying that he will soon expose alleged irregularities in electoral rolls during the 2024 Maharashtra assembly polls. While speaking at the India Today Conclave, the former Maharashtra Minister said that the Shiv Sena (UBT) is preparing to reveal issues that show how election processes were mismanaged. When asked about the timing of this plann ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances ...Read More >
Mumbai: After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has hinted that he will carry out a 'surgical strike' on the alleged voter fraud in Maharashtra. However, he refused to disclose the date or time of his "expose". "Our party has found very many chinks in the armour (of the Election Commission) and it will bring them out very soon," Thackeray said while speaking at the India Today Conclave. Thackeray claimed that just before the assembly polls, the party had wr ...Read More >
Leh, Sep 24 (PTI) Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Wednesday called off his 15-day hunger strike as the movement for statehood for Ladakh and extension of the Sixth Schedule took a violent turn with the BJP office and several vehicles set on fire and hundreds of people taking to the streets. Flames and dark smoke clouds could be seen from afar amid a complete shutdown in the Ladakh capital. The administration imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS to ban the assembly of fiv ...Read More >
Jalandhar (Punjab) [India], September 23 (ANI): The penultimate matchday of the league phase of the second edition of the Punjab Hockey League (U 21) saw Roundglass Hockey Academy and Naval Tata Hockey Academy confirm their places in the knockout stage, joining table toppers SAI Sonipat. While RGHA registered a convincing 5-1 win over SDAT Hockey Academy, Naval Tata sealed qualification despite losing to SGPC Hockey Academy in a dramatic shootout after a 10-goal thriller. PIS Surjit Hockey Acad ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16: Israel carried out heavy overnight bombardments on Gaza City, with reports from US and Israeli media suggesting that ground forces may have launched an operation to seize the city, reports BBC. The strikes also extended to central Gaza, along routes used by civilians fleeing south, where Palestinian officials reported rising casualties. The escalation comes ahead of a long-threatened full-scale invasion of Gaza City, home to hundreds of thousands of people. Local journalists d ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Alleging huge delay in payment of the dues to the tune of Rs 1,400 crore by the government, the Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Association (TANHA) on Monday announced that it would stop these Aarogyasri Health Insurance services from Tuesday. The decision comes after several rounds of discussions with the government officials. The TANHA representatives said that Rs 1,400 crore was to be paid to small and medium private hospitals through Aarogyasri services. The association c ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a one-of-its-kind action against organised crime in the city, two dozen teams of about 400 police personnel simultaneously raided 26 locations in NCR through Sunday night. The objective of the strike was to bust the network of overground workers and foot soldiers of various gangsters operating from foreign soil.The raids came after police commissioner Satish Golcha's meetings with the police brass, where he ordered a crackdown on the gangster menace, while attempting to make the bu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major relief to private educational institutions, deputy chief minister and finance minister Bhatti Vikramarka announced on Monday that the govt will release an initial Rs 600 crore to clear pending fee reimbursements. Following this assurance, the prolonged strike by private college managements was called off after productive discussions between the stakeholders and the state govt.Speaking at a press conference, Vikramarka acknowledged the financial strain on colleges but affirm ...Read More >
Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions representing to the TGCHE Secretary Sriram Venkatesh on fee reimbursement dues. Hyderabad The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions, representing managements of degree, engineering and pharma colleges across Telangana, have decided to indefinitely shut colleges from September 15, to protest against the pending dues of fee reimbursement. The managements met TGCHE Chairman Balakista Reddy and Secretary Venkatesh S ...Read More >
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the need for regulations that promote responsible AI innovation without stifling technology. Releasing NITI Aayog's report 'AI for Viksit Bharat', she highlighted challenges like job displacement in routine roles and the importance of reskilling. India must align industrial and trade policies to boost productivity, foster innovation, deepen domestic demand, and strengthen participation in global value chains. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Mo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana Aarogyasri Network Hospitals Associations (TANHA) on Monday announced that small and medium hospitals under them will halt services from Wednesday over unpaid dues and irregular payments, despite repeated assurances from state govt.TANHA, which represents over 360 private hospitals in the state, provides medical services under the state's Aarogyasri health scheme for people below poverty line (BPL). According to the association, outstanding dues range between 1,300 crore ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Talks between the state government and the managements of private professional colleges, including degree and PG colleges, over the issue of fee reimbursement arrears ended on a positive note on Monday. The government agreed to release Rs.600 crore immediately towards pending arrears and assured to clear another Rs.600 crore in a phased manner on a monthly basis. Following the decision, the college managements called off their indefinite strike, which they began earlier in the day, a ...Read More >
Srinagar: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a strike on Monday to protest against the continued closure of the highway connecting the Valley with the rest of the country as over 5,000 trucks remain stranded on the road. Fruit traders said they could suffer a loss of around ₹800-1,000 crore as 90% of the fruit in the trucks is rotten as they are stranded on the road for over 10 days now. Traders have called it an 'economic blockade' and alleged that the authorities are not utilising the full ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday made it clear that the publication of final voter list being prepared by the poll body as part of the special intensive revision (SIR) in Bihar will not inhibit SC from striking it down 'if it finds any illegality in the process'. A bench of justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi verbally observed, "if we find any illegality (in the SIR), we will definitely strike it down" regardless of the finalisation of the revised list. SC also refused to modify its ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Faced with a severe fund crunch, private colleges in Telangana began an indefinite strike on Monday, September 15, over delays in fee reimbursement. The strike was called by the Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) following its general body meeting on Sunday. In a statement, FATHI said thousands of private colleges are grappling with a financial crisis due to delays in the release of funds. The association alleged that despite repeated representations ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a bid to energise the student electorate and reclaim its hold over Delhi University's political landscape, the Congress-backed National Students' Union of India (NSUI) is making a powerful pitch for change -- led from the front by senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot. With just days to go before the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections, NSUI is banking on the credibility and appeal of young leadership to sway student sentiment, positioning itself as the voice of real c ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court's September 15 interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, keeps the law broadly in force while pausing the most contentious innovations. The bench reiterated the strong presumption that a parliamentary statute is constitutional and declined a blanket stay, yet it suspended specific clauses that, in its view, risk arbitrary application or encroach on judicial functions. In short, most reforms continue, but key levers that would have shifted power toward the ex ...Read More >
New Delhi: When US President Donald Trump admitted on Fox & Friends that his 50% tariff on Indian purchases of Russian oil "caused a rift," he wasn't exaggerating. The move has unsettled Washington's closest strategic partnership in Asia, rattled global energy markets, and drawn sharp reactions from Moscow to Brussels. For Trump, it was a "big deal", a demonstration that he was willing to take bold measures to cripple Russia's energy trade. For India, it was a reminder that even "incredible fri ...Read More >
Srinagar- Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry, reported news agency KNO. Many orchardists broke down durin ...Read More >
Sopore, Sep 15: Fruit mandis across Kashmir observed a complete shutdown on Monday in protest against the government's failure to ensure the smooth movement of fruit-laden trucks. Growers warned of a valley-wide strike if the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway is not fully restored within two days. Emotional scenes unfolded at Asia's second-largest Fruit Mandi in Sopore, where growers with tearful eyes pleaded for the survival of the industry. Many orchardists broke down during the protest, lamen ...Read More >
Pune: The Maharashtra State Examination Council has announced that the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) will be conducted across the state on November 23. The online application process will open on September 15 and close on October 3, while admit cards will be available for download from November 10 to 23. Clearing TET is a mandatory requirement for recruitment as a teacher in Classes 1 to 8 in the state. This applies to all types of schools, including government, private-aided, and permanently ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the Congress party during his visit to Assam's Darrang, accusing it of siding with anti-national forces and supporting terrorists nurtured by Pakistan. "Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten India's unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces," Modi alleged while addressing a massive public gathering. The Prime Minister's visi ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The reclassification of real-estate investment trusts (REITs) as equity will make them eligible for inclusion in benchmark indices, drawing in mutual funds and institutional investors.Developers stand to benefit from lower financing costs and more diversified funding, while investors can diversify into real estate with opportunity for steady dividends and potential capital appreciation without the illiquidity of property. An REIT is an entity that owns income-generating real estate and l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 14: Families of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the "one obstacle" to their release and to reaching a ceasefire agreement. In a statement posted on social media, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Israel's strike in Qatar last week showed that "every time a deal approaches, Netanyahu sabotages it." According to the BBC, Israel targeted senior Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday, killing five m ...Read More >
Darrang: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of supporting anti-national forces and terrorists in an address at Darrang in Assam on Sunday. This is the PM's first visit to the state after Operation Sindoor. "Instead of standing with our brave soldiers, Congress has chosen to back infiltrators and those who threaten India's unity. This party has repeatedly provided cover to anti-national forces," Modi told a large gathering. Calling Operation Sindoor a "huge success", Modi dedicat ...Read More >
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government's decision to allow the Indian cricket team to play against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, calling it a "sad and disturbing" move that "insults national sentiment" in light of the Pahalgam terror attack in April that claimed 26 lives. Thackeray also announced a statewide protest called "Sindoor Raksha Abhiyan" on Sunday, when the match will be played in Dubai. The protest, led ...Read More >
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that the state has received investment proposals worth ₹14,600 crore during the Invest Madhya Pradesh event held in Kolkata. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the proposals are expected to create 16,000 new jobs, calling the development a "big milestone" for Madhya Pradesh. "We have received a huge response, with investment proposals of ₹14,600 crore. This will prove to be a big milestone for the state. It will provide employment to 16,0 ...Read More >
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