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September 28, 2026 8:30 AM

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IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand, South Interior Karnataka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, South Interior Karnataka and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands today. It has also predicted thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds over the northeastern parts of India, including Assam, Meghalaya, N...

September 27, 2026 10:09 PM

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Viksit Bharat Run brings Indian Community together in Dubai

In Dubai, the Indian Consulate is organising a series of programmes as part of Seva Pakhwada to promote the spirit of service, community participation and national commitment. On Sunday, the Indian community came together in great strength for the Viksit Bharat Run 2026. The fitness run was organise...

September 27, 2026 10:01 PM

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Lalit Kala Akademi Announces 20 Awards at 65th National Exhibition of Art

Lalit Kala Akademi has announced the 20 Lalit Kala Akademi Awards at the 65th National Exhibition of Art. The Lalit Kala Akademi, National Academy of Art, is organising the 65th National Exhibition of Art. This is one of the most prestigious annual exhibitions of contemporary visual art in India. Th...

September 27, 2026 9:56 PM

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Supreme Court to Hear Plea Challenging MDR on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000

The Supreme Court will tomorrow hear a plea challenging the Centre's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified UPI person-to-merchant transactions of over 2,000 rupees. Ending nearly six years of fully free UPI payments, the government has introduced a 0.4 per cent fee on transf...

September 27, 2026 9:55 PM

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PM Modi Congratulates Abhay, Anahat, Ancy and Harita on Asian Games Medals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh on winning the silver medal in Men’s Singles Squash and Women’s Singles Squash at the Asian Games 2026. In a social media post, Mr Modi said that this achievement reflects Abhay Singh's years of hard work, skill, and determi...

September 27, 2026 9:31 PM

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Union Minister Amit Shah flags-off country’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off the country’s first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati station in Gujarat today, marking railways’ shift towards cleaner energy. The train uses a dual-fuel system powered by diesel and Liquefied Natural Gas. The initiative is being seen as a st...