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Ukraine expects fresh peace efforts; Putin says deal possible

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:34:02 GMT

VLADIVOSTOK, Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on September 3 that there was still a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, while Kyiv said it expected renewed diplomatic activity.

Speaking at the Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Far East, Putin said countries including the United States and China were ready to support a peace settlement. He stressed that any

War, US sanctions hit Iran’s economy, as trade falls, inflation rises

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:32:17 GMT

DUBAI/CAIRO: Iranian leaders are increasingly warning about the serious economic damage caused by the six-month war with the United States, as the country faces high inflation, falling trade and tougher American sanctions.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called on the government to take action to ease the economic hardship. President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran's foreign trade had fallen by about 35 percent

Delhi: Class 9 student dies after being stabbed in Nangloi, 3 juveniles apprehended

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:58:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): A 15-year-old studying in Class IX died after he was allegedly stabbed in the thigh following an altercation involving his friendship with a female schoolmate in Delhi's Nangloi area.

Police received information regarding the admission of the boy with a stab injury at Sonia Hospital at around 1:51 pm on Thursday. A police team immediately reached the hospital, where the injur

India-Poland ties see "solid" report card as two nations finalise new agreements: EAM Jaishankar

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:57:54 GMT

Warsaw [Poland], September 5 (ANI): Highlighting the rapid expansion of the India-Poland Strategic Partnership, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that New Delhi and Warsaw are working on new agreements across cybersecurity, space, clean coal, classified information, and critical minerals.

Addressing the press alongside Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosaw Sikorski, Jaishan

Janmashtami festivities brings devotion, colour across country

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:57:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): A grand Janmashtami Mahotsav was organised across the country to celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna.

In Delhi, Legislative Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta visited the ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash and offered prayers to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami.

Gupta sought the blessings of Lord Krishna for peace, prosperity, harmony and the well-being of people in Delhi a

Severe drought, El Nino conditions hit Nilgiris tea production; green leaf supply drops sharply, farmers, workers seek govt aid

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:29:50 GMT

Nilgiris (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 5 (ANI): For the first time in the history of the Nilgiris, severe heatwave and drought conditions attributed to El Nino have led to a sharp decline in the supply of green tea leaves to tea factories, raising concerns over a major impact on tea powder production and the livelihoods of tea farmers and workers.

The Nilgiris district, popularly known as the "Queen of Hills,"

LJP (R) demands strict police action against Jantar Mantar assault accused Swatantra Bharadwaj

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:57:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) on Friday said the accused, Swatantra Bharadwaj, in the Jantar Mantar assault case falsely invoked the name of Union Minister and party president Chirag Paswan to claim political protection, while stating that the party has no connection with the matter.

Delhi Police on Friday said it has registered a fresh FIR against Swatantra Bhardwaj un

Janmashtami celebrated with midnight prayers, aarti and festivities across country

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:57:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): In Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, the birth of Lord Krishna was celebrated at the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Temple. The celebrations featured the religious ceremony marking the birth of Lord Krishna. A huge crowd of devotees thronged the temple and offered prayers to Lord Krishna.

In East Midnapore, West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari attended Shri Krishna Janmashtami c

"BJP failed to give a single programme that builds farmers' lives": Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:57:24 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 5 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday criticised the BJP government for not giving even a single programme that improves the lives of farmers.

'Today BJP leaders are taking out a padayatra. Let them take out four more padayatras. But first, let the BJP introspect on its tenure,' he said.

The CM also added that he would visit the holy Kudalasangama

IIT Delhi mourns death of Prof Krishna AchutaRao, prominent climate change researcher

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Friday mourned the death of Prof Krishna AchutaRao, a professor at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences (CAS), who passed away on Friday.

Prof AchutaRao had served at IIT Delhi for around two decades and held several positions of responsibility during his tenure, including Dean (Faculty) and Head of the Centre for Atmosph

Fresh FIR registered against Jantar Mantar assault accused Swatantra Bhardwaj under POCSO Act, SC/ST Act added to earlier case

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:33 GMT

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 5 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday registered a fresh FIR against Swatantra Bhardwaj under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following a complaint in which the victim is a minor, according to police.

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has also been added to the earlier FIR registered in connection wit

Salman Khan poses on Bigg Boss sets ahead of premiere, loses cool at paps during shoot

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:22 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 5 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan was spotted on the sets of Bigg Boss Season 20 and posed for the paps in his unique cowboy look. However, during the session, the actor appeared to be upset with the photographers for not maintaining a proper distance.

The Bigg Boss fever is set to grip India from September 6. Ahead of its premiere this weekend, Salman Khan was spo

"Determined it will find its way to PM Modi, India next time": Belgian Embassy shares photo of De Wever's chocolate 'India Gate' gift

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:29:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): The Belgian Embassy in India on Friday shared a photograph of a unique gift that Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever had planned to present to Prime Minister Narendra Modi-a replica of the iconic India Gate crafted entirely from fine Belgian chocolate- during his official visit to the country.

The embassy shared the photograph in a post on X, describing it as the 'viral Indi

J-K: One terrorist neutralised by Indian Army in Budgam; One AK Rifle, war-like stores recovered

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:20 GMT

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 4 (ANI): A terrorist was neutralised by the Indian Army on Friday under 'Operation ASHDAR' in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam.

According to the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, one AK Rifle and other war-like stores were also recovered during the search operation, which continues in the region.

The search operation was launched jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and

Drugs valued at over Rs 82 crore seized in Manipur and Assam, six held

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:12 GMT

Imphal (Manipur) [India], September 4 (ANI): Assam Rifles, in coordination with the CRPF and state police, seized 10.891 kg of brown sugar worth approximately Rs 80 crore and 14,000 Yaba tablets valued at around Rs 2.5 crore during intelligence-based operations in Manipur's Jiribam and Assam's Sribhumi district, officials said.

The operations also resulted in the apprehension of six individuals, according to Assa

Waiting for preferential tariff for our exports: Piyush Goyal on India-US FTA

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): India and the United States have closed negotiations on the first tranche of their bilateral trade agreement, but the deal is awaiting a framework from Washington that would provide India with a preferential tariff for its exports to the US, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the India-Belgium High-Level D

India's forex reserves hit record USD 740.8 billion in week ended Aug 28

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:58 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): India's foreign exchange reserves rose sharply by USD 11.48 billion to a record USD 740.8 billion in the week ended August 28, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

The rise was largely driven by an increase in foreign currency assets.

The RBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement Bulletin, released on Friday, showed total reserves at

Delhi: Doctors remove 1.16-kg hairball from student's stomach after 11 years of hair-eating

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Doctors at Manipal Hospital Dwarka in Delhi successfully removed a giant 1.16-kg, J-shaped hairball from the stomach of a 20-year-old female student who had been consuming strands of her own hair for nearly 11 years, a behaviour medically known as trichophagia.

According to a press release, the rare trichobezoar -- a compact mass of swallowed hair -- had occupied a major port

May need to stage peaceful protest if accused not arrested within 72 hours: Saurav Das amid Jantar Mantar assault row

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:38 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Friday warned that the public pressure group would stage a peaceful protest if the accused in the case involving protester Nishu Azad are not arrested within 72 hours.

Speaking to ANI, he said CJP members were compelled to take to the streets and approach the police after they received no satisfactory action in the

Aakash Chopra flags concerns over quality of cricket infrastructure at Asian Games 2026

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:30 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned the preparedness of cricket infrastructure for the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting concerns over pitch quality, player safety and accommodation arrangements.

In a video shared on his YouTube channel, 'Aakash Chopra', the former India opener pointed to the challenges faced in preparing cricket infrastruc

US envoy Sergio Gor meets American MedTech companies to boost India health ties

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen commercial and trade ties between Washington and New Delhi following high-level discussions with American medical technology executives at the US Embassy.

Writing on X, Gor described the interaction with leading US MedTech companies as 'productive,' noting that the talks focused on unl

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta pays tribute to former Lokayukta Justice Harish Chandra Mishra

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday paid tribute to former Delhi Lokayukta Justice Harish Chandra Mishra at Lodhi Shamshaan Ghat, where he joined the last rites of the former Lokayukta, according to the release.

"The demise of Justice Harish Chandra Mishra is a profound loss to Delhi's public life and the institution of justice. His distinguished judicial career w

"Virat the best-ever I've seen in ODIs": Glenn Maxwell hails ex-RCB teammate

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:07 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], September 4 (ANI): Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell named Indian batting icon Virat Kohli as the 'best-ever' in ODI cricket, hailing his ability to time the ball well and put the ball into gaps effortlessly.

Maxwell was speaking on 'Keeping it Cricket' podcast, with former Aussie cricketers Brad Haddin and Alyssa Healy as hosts.

Speaking on his all-time bests across fo

"Delighted to be part of this": BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia hails historic India-Japan T20I

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): As India is set to play a men's T20I against Japan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said the board is delighted to be part of the historic T20I in Japan, calling it an important step in taking Indian cricket to new territories and expanding the sport's reach in Japan and East Asia.

India will play a men's T20I against Japan to launch

VP Radhakrishnan congratulates scientists, engineers on ISRO's successful EOS-05 mission

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday congratulated the scientists and engineers of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on the successful launch of the GSLV-F17/EOS-05 mission from Sriharikota, describing it as a significant milestone in India's space journey.

The Vice President said the successful injection of EOS-05, India's first-ever imaging satellite intend

'Huge activity' in space sector as private industry expands, India eyes big share of space economy: ISpA DG

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The Indian space sector is witnessing "huge activity" as private industry expands its participation across communication, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and other domains, while India aims to significantly increase its share of the global space economy, Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (retd.), Director General, Indian Space Association (ISpA), said in an exclusive interview

Jantar Mantar assault row: Chandrashekhar Azad warns of "major stand" if no action taken within 72 hours

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) chief and Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad on Friday warned of a "major stand" if police fail to arrest the accused within 72 hours in connection with the alleged assault on CJP protester Nishu Azad's father during the Jantar Mantar protests.

Speaking to ANI, he said he had given the police 72 hours to arrest the accused while invoking the SC/ST Act

Tripura CM Saha meets Amit Shah ahead of Village Committee polls in Tripura

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:10 GMT

Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 4 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha along with TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday. The BJP's North East Coordinator Sambit Patra was also present in the meeting, according to the chief minister's office.

The meeting between Shah, Saha and Prad

India Is Yet to Be Transformed: Ajay Piramal and Rajiv Kumar Engage with ICC Young Leaders Forum at ICC Centenary Book Launch

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:54 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: With India's private enterprise entering a new chapter and the next generation of leaders shaping what comes next, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) marked its centenary in Mumbai with the launch of its landmark book, Never Taking No for an Answer: India's Indomitable Private Enterprise, alongside a special fireside chat hosted by the Young Leaders Forum (Y

US payrolls rise 162,000 in August, unemployment holds at 4.1 per cent

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): US nonfarm payroll employment increased by 162,000 in August, significantly above the average monthly gain of 31,000 over the previous 12 months, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 per cent, according to the official data release by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics on Friday.

The August increase was led by a 59,000 rise in employment in food services and

Building collapses in Kolkata; rescue op underway

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:43 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4 (ANI): A building partially collapsed in the Shyampukur area of North Kolkata on Friday afternoon, officials said.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 PM at 66, Raja Naba Krishna Street, falling under the jurisdiction of the Shyampukur Police Station.

Upon receiving the information, officials from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and personnel from t

Odisha Governor meets Vice-President Radhakrishnan, discusses state development

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:38 GMT

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 4 (ANI): Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday called on Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi during his visit to the national capital.

During the courtesy meeting, the Governor and the Vice-President discussed a range of issues concerning Odisha's development, governance and socio-economic welfare. They exchanged views on the state's developmental prior

PM Modi to participate in centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the centenary celebrations of Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Saturday.

The Centenary Celebrations coincide with Teachers' Day (September 5), making the occasion particularly significant as the nation honours the contribution of teachers and educators in shaping generations and strengthening the foundations of soci

Birkbeck, University of London Receives UGC Letter of Approval for Bengaluru Campus

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:21 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Birkbeck, University of London today announced that it has received the Letter of Approval (LoA) from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India, granting formal clearance to establish and operate its Bengaluru campus. The LoA follows the Letter of Intent (LoI) granted to Birkbeck earlier this year and marks the final regulatory step under the UGC's

From Thought to Transformation: Dr. Deepti Verma Launches Master Your Mind & Body

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:15 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 4: What if the patterns shaping our lives begin with thoughts we rarely notice? Dr. Deepti Verma explores this question in her latest book, Master Your Mind & Body (Create the Life You Love), launched on September 2 at Kunzum Books, New Delhi.

Drawing on three decades of experience in clinical nutrition, wellness and life coaching, the book examines how subconscious beli

Delhi govt appoints sub-registrars across all 39 sub-divisions through randomisation

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:59:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): In a move aimed at making government services more transparent and accessible, the Delhi government has appointed Sub-Registrars across all 39 sub-divisions for the first time through a technology-based randomisation process.

The postings were carried out on the directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta in the presence of the Additional Chief Secretary (Services). Under the pr

Nepal flash floods: Number of casualties rises to 1,287; Rescue ops continue as over 5,000 still missing

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:58 GMT

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 4 (ANI): The death toll in the devastating flash floods that hit Nepal last month has mounted to 1,287 as of Friday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Authority (NDRRMA).

The casualty breakdown shows the highest number of recovered bodies in Chitwan (359), followed by Nawalparasi East (219), Nawalparasi West (212), Nuwakot (184), Rasuwa (140), Gorkha (

NSE gets SEBI nod for IPO, clears key hurdle for mega listing

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) has received the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) approval for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the much-awaited listing of the country's largest stock exchange.

SEBI said this in its processing-status report issued during the week ending Friday.

NSE had filed i

SEBI and European Securities Markets Authority signs MoU to strengthen cooperation

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:46 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation and exchange of information relating to Central Counterparties (CCPs) regulated and supervised by SEBI.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the two authorities in rel

Punjab Congress MP Dharamvira Gandhi's name "very much part of draft electoral rolls", clarifies EC

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:41 GMT

Patiala (Punjab) [India], September 4 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday clarified that Congress MP Dharamvira Gandhi and his family members are included in the Punjab draft electoral rolls published on August 13, dismissing claims that their names were missing.

The clarification came amid a row over Gandhi's remarks that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Punjab ha

Kolkata: Fire department orders evacuation of basement at Abhishek Banerjee's office building

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:33 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4 (ANI): The West Bengal Fire Department on Friday issued a notice to immediately vacate the basement(s) of the premises at 9 Camac Street, citing non-maintenance and inadequacy of required fire safety measures. The premises house the office of Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

In a notice issued by the Director-in-Charge of the West Be

YSRCP demands CBI probe, reverification of sports quota jobs in DSC 2025

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:17 GMT

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): The YSR Congress Party has reiterated its demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the irregularities in DSC 2025 and called for the reverification of certificates submitted by all candidates selected under the sports quota.

Speaking to the media here on Friday, former Minister Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani) said, 'Many skeletons would tumbl

KRAFTON Chairman Byung Gyu Chang Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to India

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:11 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 4: KRAFTON Inc. Chairman Byung Gyu Chang met Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today, reaffirming the company's long-term commitment to India and its rapidly growing gaming, technology and digital entertainment ecosystem.

The meeting also highlighted the growing opportunities between the Republic of India and the Republic of Korea, two of the

Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University's MBBS Entrance Exam to Be Held in India, Rector Announces During Noida Visit

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:58:04 GMT

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Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4: Kyrgyz Russian Slavic University (KRSU), Bishkek, will conduct its MBBS entrance examination in India for the first time, Rector Sergey Yurievich Volkov announced during a visit to the Noida office of MBBS Direct Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. this week.

The announcement followed a meeting between Rector Volkov and MBBSDirect Found

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant extend Janmashtami wishes

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant extended their wishes to devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday.

Kohli took to his Instagram story and extended his greetings.

'Jai Shri Krishna, Happy Janmashtami to everyone,' Kohli wrote.

Pant took to his X account and extended his wishes.

'Wishing everyone a blessed

Delhi HC directs NTA to decide on refund of UGC-NET english examination fee after ordering re-test

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], Septmeber 4 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other respondents to take a decision on refunding the examination fee paid by candidates for the UGC-NET June 2026 English examination, which was ordered to be re-conducted.

Justice Jasmeet Singh passed the direction while issuing notice on a petition challenging the NTA's decision to hold the English exa

India, Japan to play T20I in Sano to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:45 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): The Japan Cricket Association (JCA) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced that the men's teams from each nation will play a T20 International match to launch the celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India-Japan diplomatic relations, according to a BCCI media release.

The Suzuki Cup will take place at the Sano International Cric

China's New Ethnic Unity law sparks concerns at Tibet festival in New Delhi

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:57:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): A three-day festival on Tibet's culture and contemporary realities began in New Delhi amid concerns over China's recently enacted "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law," which Tibetan leaders say could deepen assimilation policies affecting Tibetans and other ethnic communities.

According to the report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the festival, titled

"Nishu Azad is daughter of country": UBT Sena's Anand Dubey urges govt to hear her concerns

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:34:10 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Friday said the government should listen to the concerns of CJP protester Nishu Azad and ensure she does not face injustice.

Speaking to ANI, Dubey said Nishu Azad was a daughter of the country and that the issue should be resolved through dialogue. He also backed Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's stand on the

India's growth to hinge on manufacturing push, easier business rules: Chairman of World Trade Centre in Mumbai

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:58 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): India's economic growth can remain strong, but sustaining the momentum will depend on a sharper manufacturing push, faster implementation of reforms and greater capacity to take advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs), Vijay Kalantri, Chairman of MVIRDC World Trade Centre Mumbai, said in an interview with ANI.

He also said India's long-term economic targets remain ach

Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi; Flights affected; IMD issues yellow alert

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed parts of the national capital on Friday afternoon, affecting flight operations, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting more spells of rain during the night.

The rain also affected flight operations at Delhi airport, with several domestic flights arriving from different cities delayed due to the weather conditions. The affected flight

Nana Patekar-starrer 'The Confession of Mary' set to be screened at Toronto International Film Festival

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:48 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): Actor Nana Patekar-starrer 'The Confession of Mary' is all set to be screened at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The screening will be held on September 9 at 7.30 pm.

Directed by Ananth Mahadevan and produced by NH Studioz, 'The Confession of Mary' brings together a formidable ensemble cast led by Nana Patekar, Adil Hussain, Ashish

Heavy rainfall lashes parts of Delhi; Flights affected; IMD issues yellow alert

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:36 GMT

The rain also affected flight operations at Delhi airport, with several domestic flights arriving from different cities delayed due to the weather conditions. The affected flight

Delhi police assured arrest of accused within 72 hours: CJP's Nishu Azad demands security for family

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): CJP protester Nishu Azad on Friday sought security for herself, saying she feared for her safety amid alleged threats and had no idea when or where she could be attacked. Azad, whose father was allegedly attacked by Swatantra Bhardwaj during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, said Delhi Police had assured her that the accused would be arrested within 72 hours.

Speaking to

"Konichiwa" meets "Namaste": Indian, Japanese, and Belgian Defence Ministers share diplomatic cheer

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): A unique form of diplomacy via social media was witnessed on Friday among Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his Japanese and Belgian counterparts Shinjiro Rokoiz and Theo Francken.

During the meeting between Singh and Francken in New Delhi on Thursday, the Belgian defence minister extended heartfelt greetings conveyed by Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Rokoiz,

Mastercard programmes facilitate over USD 150 million credit for Indian small businesses

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:11 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): Mastercard Strive in India and its complementary programmes have facilitated more than USD 150 million in credit for small businesses in the country, according to a company release.

The initiative has also helped more than 800,000 micro enterprises across agriculture, manufacturing, retail and rural services access digital tools and financial services. Women-led or

Kusal Mendis, Binura Fernando to miss T20I leg of England tour

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:33:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Sri Lanka's white-ball captain Kusal Mendis will miss the upcoming T20I series against England, with left-arm pacer Binura Fernando also ruled out of the three-match contest.

Sri Lanka Cricket confirmed that both players are still undergoing rehabilitation following injuries sustained during the Lanka Premier League 2026, as per the ICC website.

Sri Lanka's tour o

89th Fit India Sundays on Cycle to promote PM Modi's call for 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat'

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:59 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The 89th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Surat on September 6, with the theme 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat', promoting fitness, sports and community participation as a means to encourage a healthy and drug-free youth.

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the cycling initiative, with Gujarat Deputy Chief Min

Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAO

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Global sugar prices surged 11.9 per cent in August from the previous month due to many factors including lower production in Europe due to adverse weather, impact of El Nino on production in key producing countries in Asia and India's announcement of duty-free raw sugar imports, according to the latest Food Price Index released by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United

Karnataka: R Ashok calls DK Shivakumar "dummy CM" after Surjewala's visit amid pushback over Parks amendment Bill

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:30 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4 (ANI): Senior BJP leader and Karnataka Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashoka on Friday launched a sharp attack on DK Shivakumar, calling him a 'dummy' and 'remote-controlled' Chief Minister.

In a post on social media platform X, Ashoka claimed that All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala's visit has confirmed that the Karnataka governm

"Whenever govt fails...."SP MP Virendra Singh takes dig at BJP over appointment of Ram Temple Trust CEO

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:25 GMT

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Virendra Singh on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP not to involve people associated with the armed forces in politics, while reacting to the appointment of Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra (Retd.) as the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Speaking to ANI, the SP MP said, "I earnestly appeal to Prime M

How Apartments Are Becoming India's Largest Offline Social Networks

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:19 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Gated communities across India are quietly turning into the country's biggest offline social networks. What used to be rows of independent flats are now becoming spaces where neighbours meet for badminton in the evening, celebrate Diwali together in the clubhouse, and buy a used cycle from someone three floors up. This shift is driven by NoBrokerHood, a platform pow

Dr. Moopen Family Picks up Additional Stake in Aster DM Quality Care Worth Rs. 350 Crore

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:13 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: Union (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd., owned and promoted by Dr. Azad Moopen and family, has acquired 46.09 lakh equity shares of Aster DM Quality Care Limited, representing approximately ~0.57% of the company's paid-up equity share capital, from TPG-backed Centella Mauritius Holdings Limited. With the recent purchase of additional stake, the Moopen family now has inc

Matsya by Utkarsh Ahuja has a new address at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:07 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4: Matsya by Utkarsh Ahuja has opened its doors in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, marking the brand's first flagship store in the city. Drawing from the design language of its existing space while establishing a distinct identity of its own, the new store brings together the designer's personal aesthetic, their signature fireplaces and chandeliers to create an immersive setting. A

At 69, BIOMUNI's Nani Asks: If Transparency Matters, Why Isn't It on the Label?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:32:00 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 4: There is a new language dominating the beauty and personal-care industry: natural, clean, organic, plant-based, sulphate-free, paraben-free, toxin-free. Consumers are hearing more about what products don't contain than ever before. But perhaps the more important question is one that is being asked less often: What exactly is inside the product?

That is the question Neelam

"Good days' only when poor are free from poverty, unemployment": Mayawati on GDP growth

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:47 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Friday said that the country's development would bring 'good days' only when millions of hardworking people are able to live a modestly happy life free from poverty, unemployment and corruption.

In a post on X, Mayawati said a debate had erupted over the GDP growth figures and noted that people facing inflation, poverty and

Spouses of two defence pensioners get arrears of family pension pending since 1996

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Two spouses of Defence pensioners received long-pending family pension arrears dating back to 1996 during the nearly two-month-long Special Campaign 3 conducted by the Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, which concluded on August 31.

A sum of Rs 10.66 lakh was disbursed to Simarto, spouse

"Every time I come to this ISKCON temple, it's like seeing Bhagawan Krishna in person": Padma Subrahmanyam

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:35 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 4 (ANI): Renowned dancer Padma Subrahmanyam on Friday praised the devotional atmosphere at the ISKCON Chennai ECR Temple, saying that every visit to the temple feels like "seeing Bhagawan Krishna in person" and highlighting the role of bhakti in Bharatiya culture and art.

Speaking on the occasion, Subrahmanyam praised the temple's spiritual atmosphere and the devotion

Probe underway into FIR against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani 'purification' ritual remarks

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:29 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 4 (ANI): The Nainital police said that an investigation is underway into the FIR registered against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in connection with his remarks on the alleged 'purification' ritual conducted after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground on August 8.

Speaking to ANI, police on Friday said the doc

Karnataka flags off cloud seeding programme to aid farmers amid drought

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:23 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4 (ANI): Karnataka Water Resources Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy, along with state Minister HK Patil, on Friday flagged off a cloud seeding programme organised by the Water Resources Department at HAL Airport in Bengaluru, with the state hoping for rainfall to provide relief to farmers and address concerns over drinking water and agriculture.

Speaking to reporters on the occ

Senior Congress figures steering Rahul Gandhi towards party exit: BJP's Shaik Baji amid Jantar Mantar assault row

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:17 GMT

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 4 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson Shaik Baji on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition (LoP) Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his response to CJP activist Nishu Azad's appeal for justice concerning the alleged attack on her father during the Jantar Mantar protests. He alleged that senior Congress leaders were misleading Gandhi and 'steering' him in the wrong direction 'i

AIDA, IIT Delhi unveil roadmap to expand flex-fuel mobility beyond E20, address tech, infrastructure

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:31:11 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The All India Distillers' Association (AIDA) and IIT Delhi have unveiled a policy roadmap for scaling Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs) as India looks to expand ethanol use beyond E20, with the study focusing on vehicle technology, fuel pricing, infrastructure and consumer adoption.

The white paper, titled 'Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFV): Enabling Energy Security and Sustainable Mobility i

Samsung narrows SK hynix HBM lead as HBM4 shipments accelerate

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Samsung Electronics lifted its sha0re of global high-bandwidth memory revenue to 33 percent in the second quarter, narrowing the gap with market leader SK hynix to 17 percentage points, The Korea Herald reported Friday.

Samsung's share jumped from 21 percent in the first quarter as it expanded shipments of its latest HBM products to major global technology companies, The Kore

"Misinformation propaganda": Jagan Reddy slams Andhra govt over literacy rate claims

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:30 GMT

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh)[India], September 4 (ANI): YSR Congress Party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Friday slammed the Andhra Pradesh government over literacy rate claims and accused it of spreading 'misinformation propaganda'.

Reddy referred to a report and said, ' ' .'

The Minister of Education claims that the literacy rate increased f

Ramdas Athawale inaugurates distribution of NAMASTE Cards to waste pickers in MCD Najafgarh zone

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:24 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, inaugurated the issuance of National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Cards to waste pickers of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Najafgarh Zone at a programme held at the MCD Community Hall in the National Capital on Friday.

According to the Ministry of Social Justice and

Pepper Launches Agent Atlas, an AI Agent that Runs GEO Work Instead of Reporting on it

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4: Pepper has launched Agent Atlas, an AI agent that runs generative engine optimization work instead of reporting on it. It is live inside Pepper's GEO platform and on every Pepper account from today.

Search has changed, and so has the place where a brand gets judged. People put their questions to ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Copilot, Claude and Google AI O

India book publishing market to reach Rs 2 lakh crore by 2030-31; print segment growing nearly 11% annually: Report

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): India's book publishing market is projected to reach Rs 2 lakh crore by 2030-31, while the country's print book market is growing at nearly 11 per cent compounded annual growth rate (CAGR), according to the India Book Market Report 2026-2030.

The report, prepared by NielsenIQ BookData and published by the Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), was launched in New Delhi on Sep

Kashmiri diaspora protest outside Pakistani Consulate in Bradford continues amid rain

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:43 GMT

Bradford [UK], September 4 (ANI): Despite persistent rain, members of the Kashmiri diaspora continued their sit-in outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford for the 85th consecutive day, demanding international attention to what they describe as human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Political activist Mahmood Kashmiri said the protesters' 'basic demand' was the right to live wit

Jay Shah, Sehwag, Raina, Manu Bhaker extend Krishna Janmashtami wishes

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:37 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Former India cricketers Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina, Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah extended their wishes to fans and devotees on the occasion of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday.

Sehwag took to X to share his festive greetings, invoking Lord Krishna and his childhood persona.

'Haathi Ghoda Paal ki, Jai kanhaiya

Introducing PAWTALKS: India's Trusted Platform for Conversations on Pet & Animal Healthcare

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:32 GMT

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New Delhi [India], September 4: With India's pet care industry witnessing unprecedented growth, the need for a trusted forum that promotes credible conversations has never been greater. PAWTALKS has been launched as a dedicated platform that brings together veterinary experts, researchers, pet parents, animal welfare advocates, and industry leaders to share knowledge, foster meaningful conversations, and help

"Beginning of what this relationship can become": New South Wales govt concludes trade mission to India to expand business and investment links

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:25 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The New South Wales (NSW) Government has wrapped up its first trade mission to India, opening new doors for NSW businesses, investment and jobs in one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world.

NSW Premier Chris Minns and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey spent four days in New Delhi and Mumbai holding discussions with senior government and industry figures across critical m

"BJP ought to look into details": Satyendar Jain hits back after getting bail in DJB STP tender case

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:29:17 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): A day after being granted bail in connection with the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) tender case, former Delhi Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Jain on Friday hit back at the BJP, arguing that the charges against him don't hold up against the actual timeline of the case.

Speaking to ANI, Jain said the allegations ignored the fact that he was in jail under

Data centres in India see shift in foreign investment to debt, minority stakes: S&P Global

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:03:20 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Foreign private equity and infrastructure funds are shifting their investment strategies toward minority equity stakes and debt financing to scale Indian data centre operators rather than buying companies outright, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The strategy allows global investors to deploy capital rapidly into India's digital infrastructure while bypassing complex reg

2,306 long pending pension grievances redressed during Special Campaign 3: DoPPW

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:03:15 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) is committed towards the welfare of the central government pensioners, including the meaningful and accessible redressal of their grievances.

For this, annual special campaigns have been organised since 2024. In the third edition, the department started Special Campaign 3 on 7th July, 2026, for the timely and qua

Steel Exchange India Sets New Production Record with Highest-Ever Re-Bar Output in August 2026

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:03:09 GMT

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Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], September 4: Steel Exchange India Limited (NSE: STEELXIND | BSE: 534748) has achieved its highest-ever monthly production of Re-Bars since inception, recording 24,823.509 Metric Tonnes (MT) during August 2026 at its Rolling Mill. The achievement follows the successful commissioning and operationalisation of the Reheating Furnace (RHF), which has strengthened the C

NRAI announces preparatory camps ahead of the Asian Games

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has officially announced the schedule for the final preparatory camps ahead of the highly anticipated Asian Games. This intensive training programme is designed to fine-tune the skills of the selected athletes and ensure peak performance across all shooting disciplines before they depart for the Games.

The preparatory camps will

Belgian PM Bart De Wever arrives in Mumbai, set to engage with stakeholders from diamond, ports, logistics sectors

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:07 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 4 (ANI): As India and Belgium continue to deepen their engagements across key areas of partnership, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever arrived in Mumbai on Friday and is slated to engage with stakeholders from the diamond, ports and logistics sectors.

The details were shared by the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X.

Upon arriva

Uttarakhand: Congress to hold protest march to CM's residence on Sept 7 over Haldwani 'purification' row

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:53 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 4 (ANI): The Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee will stage a massive demonstration and march from Dehradun's Parade Ground to the Chief Minister's residence on September 7 over the Haldwani 'purification' controversy.

The protest is aimed at demanding immediate action against those who conducted the purification ritual at Haldwani's Ramlila Ground, where Congress Pres

India U-19 player Rohit Yadav handed two-year ban for age discrepancy

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:48 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], September 4 (ANI): India Under-19 leg-spinner Rohit Yadav has been handed a two-year ban for an age discrepancy after the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) uncovered irregularities during its pre-season documentation drive, reported Cricinfo.

Rohit, who was part of India's Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka in July, has subsequently been withdrawn from the squad for the upcoming series ag

NCPCR rescues over 3800 children from Child Labour under a special Campaign

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:42 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, launched a special "Pan-India Rescue and Rehabilitation" Campaign on June 12, which continued up to August 31, rescuing over 3,800 children.

According to a release from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, NCPCR undertook coordina

"Keep every stone they throw at you": Shikhar, Arundhati, Radha hail Mandhana for record-breaking knock against Hong Kong

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:29 GMT

Dubai [UAE], September 4 (ANI): Indian cricketers Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav and former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan hailed Indian batter Smriti Mandhana as she surpassed legends Mithali Raj and Meg Lanning to become the leading run-getter and century-getter in women's international cricket.

An explosive 124 off 64 balls, including 14 fours and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 193.75, took Smriti to the s

Delhi HC flags DUSIB policy confusion in Janmashtami ground row, orders fresh decision before festival

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has prima facie flagged an apparent inconsistency in the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board's (DUSIB) implementation of its policy framework while hearing a dispute over the cancellation of a ground booking for a Shri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsav in Mangolpuri.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma noted that, prima facie, despite a new policy having come into

Commercial vehicles, construction equipment to drive auto growth as passenger vehicles, tractors remain subdued: Nuvama

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The global auto cycle is likely to remain uneven through the rest of CY26, with commercial vehicles (CVs) and construction equipment (CE) offering stronger growth prospects while passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors face a more subdued outlook, according to a research report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

The brokerage expects improving CV and CE demand to support I

Maharashtra tribal students fighting for their identity and existence: Rahul Gandhi

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said tribal students in Maharashtra were fighting not only for education, employment and basic facilities but also for their identity and existence.

He also asserted that the Congress stands with them in their fight for rights.

In a post on X, Congress MP wrote, "We are Adivasis; RSS-BJP want to turn us into Vanvasis." The fi

FCNR deposits can improve banks' equity returns despite margin pressure: Report

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:59:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Foreign currency non-resident (FCNR-B) deposits are likely to improve banks' return on equity (RoE) despite a marginal pressure on net interest margins (NIM), as exemptions from reserve requirements and the ability to lend against pledged deposits make the funding more capital-efficient, according to a report by Anand Rathi Research.

The brokerage said the FCNR-B scheme has r

"Proud moment for India": MEA highlights India's growing space capabilities after successful launch of GSLV-F17

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson on Friday highlighted India's growing space tech prowess after ISRO successfully launched GSLV-F17 carrying EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.

In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal underlined how the launch is a testimony to India's growing space capabilities and the growing p

PM Modi's Uzbekistan visit lays firm groundwork for future cooperation, ties enter 'new level': Envoy Rustambaev

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:39 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Uzbekistan has laid a "firm groundwork" for future cooperation between the two countries, Uzbekistan Ambassador to India Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev said, describing the visit as "truly historical" and a turning point in bilateral ties.

Speaking to ANI, Rustambaev said Modi's first state visit to Uzbek

Karnataka CM Shivakumar to visit Bagalkot, Vijayanagara amid drought; urges BJP to join Delhi push for farmer loan waiver

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:58:33 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 4 (ANI): With Karnataka grappling with a drought situation, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday said that he will visit to assess the situation in Vijayanagara and Bagalkot.

'Tomorrow I am going to Vijayanagara and today to Bagalkot to assess the drought situation,' Shivakumar told reporters, adding that he had already consulted his Cabinet Minister on the crisis.

India gets 24/7 monitoring capability with new satellite

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:09:58 GMT

The EOS-05, launched Friday, will provide near-real-time imagery for disaster response and military purposes

India has launched its first imaging satellite that will operate from geosynchronous orbit, giving the country the ability to obtain frequent, near-real-time images of large areas for disaster monitoring, agricultural, and military purposes.

The Earth Observation Satellite-05 (EOS-05

PIL in Supreme Court seeks uniform mechanism, time-bound probes in child kidnapping cases

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a uniform nationwide mechanism for investigating cases of kidnapping and abduction of children, including time-bound probes and speedy trials.

Filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, the plea sought directions to the Centre and States to frame standard questionnaires and special investigation procedures for such cases.