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Delhi CM inspects ghats, reviews Chhath Puja preparations on Yamuna banks

Delhi government's Irrigation and Flood Control Department has identified at least 100 points along the Yamuna River and other areas where temporary arrangements are being made

Two Indian men jailed in Singapore for robbing and assaulting sex workers

Arokkiyasami Daison and Rajendran Mayilarasan sentenced to over five years in prison and 12 strokes of the cane for targeting women in hotel rooms during a holiday in Singapore

Nirav Modi raises 'interrogation' ground to reopen extradition trial in UK

All agencies investigating Nirav Modi for the Rs 6,498 crore PNB fraud agree that his interrogation is not required, as chargesheets are filed and the trial can proceed without it

PM should announce relief for flood-hit farmers during Mumbai visit: Raut

Earlier, Fadnavis said rains and floods damaged 60 lakh hectares in Maharashtra, and the government will extend drought relief measures to those affected

Postal services resume in Manipur's Churachandpur after over two years

Regular mail delivery had remained suspended in Churachandpur since the onset of the violence, in which over 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless

NIA files chargesheet against key accused in Chandigarh grenade attack case

The attack, which targeted a retired Punjab Police officer, was part of a conspiracy to spread fear in the society, said the statement issued by the probe agency

Manager, festival organiser may have poisoned Zubeen Garg, says bandmate

Zubeen Garg's bandmate alleges his manager and festival organiser might have poisoned him in Singapore; Assam police have arrested four persons, and a judicial commission will probe the case

65 mn women screened under 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' campaign: Nadda

Nadda called for continuing the momentum by encouraging every woman to prioritise her well-being, adopt regular health check-ups, and lead the way towards a healthier, empowered future

Cyclone Shakti intensifies, set to bring heavy rain, strong winds to Mumbai

First cyclonic storm of the season expected to bring rough seas, heavy rainfall, and wind speeds of up to 65 km/h along coastal Maharashtra; authorities advise caution

Tamil Nadu to deliver ration at doorsteps on Oct 6, 7, ahead of Diwali

Vehicles from the FP shops would bring the essential commodities directly to the doorsteps of the beneficiaries and the PDS staff would use electronic weighing scales

PM Modi unveils initiatives worth over ₹62,000 cr for youth; Bihar in focus

PM launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs), a centrally sponsored scheme with an investment of Rs 60,000 crore

Tamil Nadu bans 'Coldrif' cough syrup after child deaths in MP, Rajasthan

With effect from October 1, the sale of the cough syrup manufactured by the city-based firm, has been prohibited across Tamil Nadu

PM Modi welcomes Trump's leadership as Gaza peace efforts show progress

Modi referred to the indications of the release of Israeli hostages by Hamas and said it marks a significant step forward in efforts to restore peace in the region

Two killed in Odisha's Gajapati landslide; CM announces ₹4 lakh ex-gratia

Chief Minister also held discussions with the district collector to assess the situation and directed Commerce and Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena to visit Gajapati and oversee relief operation

India, UK quantum computing collaboration in focus ahead of UK PM's visit

The India-UK TSI, signed last year, is scheduled to be at the top of the agenda when Starmer joins Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025, starting in Mumbai on October 7

Delhi excise panel reviews tax rates, MRPs of liquor to boost revenue

Delhi loses revenue to NCR cities, including Ghaziabad and Nodia (in UP) and Faridabad and Gurugram (in Haryana), due to lower excise tax rate and MRPs

Cyclone Shakhti intensifies in Arabian Sea, heads towards Gujarat coast

Under the influence of the cyclonic storm, sea conditions are very likely to be rough to very rough along and off the Gujarat-north Maharashtra coast and Pakistan coast till Sunday

J&K rolls out GST 2.0 reforms, adopts 7-step consumer benefit protocol

The first step is about policy communication, under which advisories will be issued to industry and trade bodies on the revised rates to ensure clarity and compliance

Andhra extends deadline for Kharif 2025 E-Crop digital survey registrations

The deadline for land and crop registration under the E-Crop Digital Survey for Kharif 2025 has been extended till October-end, said Rao in a press release

Leh violence: Ladakh leaders voice concerns during discussion at JNU

LAB and KDA are two organisations spearheading the demand for statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution