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Operation Sindoor heralded new kind of warfare, says CDS Anil Chauhan

The top military officer also said the first strikes during the operation were conducted at 1 am to avoid civilian casualties across the border

Operation Sindoor heralded new kind of warfare, says CDS Anil Chauhan
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 11:38 PM IST

Datanomics: SC gives ASI edge as Waqf stakes claim on 7% of monuments

SC upholds that ASI-protected monuments cannot be classified as Waqf property, impacting 254 sites nationwide, including major mosques and tombs under Waqf boards

Datanomics: SC gives ASI edge as Waqf stakes claim on 7% of monuments
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 11:17 PM IST

UP to benefit most from GST cuts, CM Adityanath hails PM for 'Diwali gift'

He said the tax changes will give a major boost to farmers, local industries and employment while strengthening the state's transformation from a 'BIMARU' state to a prosperous one

UP to benefit most from GST cuts, CM Adityanath hails PM for 'Diwali gift'
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 7:41 PM IST

GST rate cuts impact Centre and states equally, says FM Sitharaman

The opposition was putting pressure on the BJP-led central government, seeking compensation of potential revenue loss from GST rationalisation

GST rate cuts impact Centre and states equally, says FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 7:41 PM IST

Online Gaming Act to be implemented from Oct 1: IT Minister Vaishnaw

The Act, passed by Parliament last month, bars all forms of online money games while promoting e-sports and other online games

Online Gaming Act to be implemented from Oct 1: IT Minister Vaishnaw
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 7:08 PM IST

LIVE news updates: I respect all religions, says CJI BR Gavai after Khajuraho idol remarks row

Latest news updates LIVE: Catch all the latest news developments here

LIVE news updates: I respect all religions, says CJI BR Gavai after Khajuraho idol remarks row
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 5:02 PM IST

Businessman loses ₹5.8 lakh in cyber scam in Bengaluru: Details here

The man residing in the New Thippsandra area received a fake Regional Transport Office e-challan APK file on the messaging platform from an unknown contact

Businessman loses ₹5.8 lakh in cyber scam in Bengaluru: Details here
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 4:49 PM IST

Blue Energy Motors raises $50 mn to accelerate green trucking in India

The company's vision for green mobility is backed by Essar and FPT (Iveco Group), serving as both a strategic investor and technology partner

Blue Energy Motors raises $50 mn to accelerate green trucking in India
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 4:38 PM IST

'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai clarifies remarks amid Khajuraho row

CJI BR Gavai said his remarks were misrepresented after the Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking reinstallation of a Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho's Javari Temple

'I respect all religions': CJI Gavai clarifies remarks amid Khajuraho row
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 4:24 PM IST

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in north Bengal districts till September 20

Malda in north Bengal received the highest rainfall in 24 hours till 8.30 am on Thursday at 34 mm, followed by Alipurduar at 31 mm, the Met data said

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in north Bengal districts till September 20
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

Congress moves no-confidence motion against BJP govt in Odisha Assembly

A delegation of Congress MLAs led by legislature party leader Rama Chandra Kadam met Assembly Secretary Satyabrata Rout at his chamber and submitted a petition

Congress moves no-confidence motion against BJP govt in Odisha Assembly
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 3:56 PM IST

SIT gave clean chit on water resource misuse, carbon credits, says Vantara

An apex court bench comprising Justices Pankaj Mithal and P B Varale on Monday accepted the SIT's report, which found no legal violations in Vantara's operations in Jamnagar

SIT gave clean chit on water resource misuse, carbon credits, says Vantara
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 2:32 PM IST

India extends Maldives' $50 million govt bonds repayment deadline

The deadline for the repayment of a $50 million Treasury Bill (T-bill) was extended once again on the request of the Maldives government

India extends Maldives' $50 million govt bonds repayment deadline
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 2:06 PM IST

ED raids Sasikala, others in ₹200 cr bank fraud, benami assets probe

At least ten premises in the two cities linked to a person named GRK Reddy, related to the Marg group and an alleged benami of Sasikala, are being raided

ED raids Sasikala, others in ₹200 cr bank fraud, benami assets probe
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

Focus must be on growth, self reliance amid global turbulence: Vaishnaw

We must embrace the things which are produced in India, Made-in-India, in a very big way, he said

Focus must be on growth, self reliance amid global turbulence: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 1:48 PM IST

PM Modi speaks to Nepal's PM Karki, supports efforts to restore peace

In a post on X, PM Modi said that during his conversation with Karki, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences on the recent tragic loss of lives during violent protests in the neighbouring country

PM Modi speaks to Nepal's PM Karki, supports efforts to restore peace
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 1:21 PM IST

Technical snag disrupts Kolkata Metro Green Line services for 30 minutes

This is the second consecutive day that truncated services were run on the Green Line due to a technical glitch, less than a month after the full stretch was made operational

Technical snag disrupts Kolkata Metro Green Line services for 30 minutes
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

2008 Malegaon blast: HC notice to NIA, 7 acquitted on victims' kin appeal

The HC was hearing an appeal filed by the family members of the six persons who lost their lives in the blast against the acquittal judgment

2008 Malegaon blast: HC notice to NIA, 7 acquitted on victims' kin appeal
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 12:58 PM IST

Ban loudspeakers across all religious sites, says ex-SC judge citing health

Ex-Supreme Court judge Rohinton Nariman has called for a nationwide ban on loudspeakers and temple bells, saying noise curbs across all religions are needed to protect public health

Ban loudspeakers across all religious sites, says ex-SC judge citing health
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 12:14 PM IST

10 missing as landslide, flooding hit chamoli villages after heavy rain

Eight people, including four members of a family, are missing in Kuntari village, where the landslide hit about half a dozen houses

10 missing as landslide, flooding hit chamoli villages after heavy rain
Updated On : 18 Sep 2025 | 12:06 PM IST