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Classical vocalist Padma Vibhushan Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passes away

Mishra's health deteriorated late Wednesday night and he was admitted to a hospital, where he died during treatment

LIVE news updates: PM Modi pays homage to Gandhi, Shastri on birth anniversary

Latest news updates LIVE: PM Modi said buying products made by Indians will be a true tribute to Gandhi and Shastri. Catch all the latest developments here

NCRB data shows lower crime rate than national average in UP: State Police

Uttar Pradesh was ranked 17th in the number of 'crimes against women' reported, with a crime rate of 58.6 against the national crime rate of 66.2

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Wishes, quotes, whatsapp messages and more

Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated annually on October 2, marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi or the Father of the Nation. Here are some of the best wishes, quotes, WhatsApp and messages

President Murmu extends greetings to citizens on eve of Vijayadashami

The festival of Vijayadashami, symbolising the victory of "dharma over adharma", inspires us to follow the path of truth and justice, President Murmu said in a message

Datanomics: RSS marks 100 years with 83,000 shakhas, 4 million members

Founded in 1925, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh marks its centenary with over 83,000 shakhas and four million members nationwide

Cough syrup suspected in death of two children in Rajasthan, sickens others

Two children died and a doctor fell unconscious, allegedly after consuming a cough syrup in Rajasthan, prompting authorities to suspend 22 batches and launch an investigation

IBBI and ED reach solution on insolvency law and PMLA interface issues

There have been issues in resolution of certain cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) where there have been suspected assets involving black money

CJI Gavai's mother says she won't attend RSS centenary program on Oct 5

She decided not to attend the programme as chief guest in view of the controversy the news generated and the accusations and slander she faced, she said in an open letter

Demographic manipulation poses greater threat to social harmony: PM Modi

The RSS has consistently prioritized social harmony, Modi said, defining social harmony as establishing social justice by giving precedence to the marginalized and strengthening national unity

India's power consumption rises 3.2% to 145.91 bn units in September

The peak power demand met during the month was 229.15 GW, which was significantly shorter than government projections

Cabinet clears 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas, 86k students to benefit

The Union Cabinet has approved 57 new Kendriya Vidyalayas with Balvatikas under NEP 2020, with Rs 5,862 crore funding over nine years and focus on underserved districts

Delhi posts best Jan-Sep air quality since 2018, AQI averages 164 this year

The environment ministry said Delhi's average AQI dropped to 164 in Jan-Sep 2025, with no 'severe' days recorded, while PM2.5 and PM10 levels fell to their lowest since 2018, excluding 2020

From gems to gadgets, Delhi lost over $680 crore to theft in 2023

The city reported 'property theft', as categorised by the police, worth ₹688.6 crore in 2023. Of this, the police recovered property valued at ₹99.7 crore - a recovery rate of 14.5%

FM to kick off nationwide campaign on unclaimed financial assets on Oct 4

The campaign will be inaugurated by the Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister on October 4 from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, an official statement said

PM unveils ₹100 coin and stamp with first depiction of Bharat Mata

The postal stamp features RSS swayamsevaks' participation in the 1963 Republic Day Parade, underlining the organisation's historic contributions

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: History, significance and all about 'father of nation'

On October 2, people around the world will celebrate the 156th anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's birth, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, as the International Day of Non-Violence

Himachal delegation holds talks with Japanese industry leaders in Tokyo

The Himachal team included senior officials, MLAs, and representatives from the state's industries

Cabinet raises wheat MSP by ₹160 to ₹2,585 per quintal for 2026-27

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Delhi air pollution system predicted very poor air quality at 80% accuracy

Launched in 2018 after a series of smog episodes and dust storms, Delhi's AQEWS is run by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) and the India Meteorological Department (IMD)