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September 25, 2026 9:03 PM

Rural transformation and women’s self-reliance mark India’s Progress: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that over the past 12 years, the gap between cities and villages in India has narrowed significantly. He highlighted the considerable improvement in rural infrastructure and noted that women across the country have also become increasingly self-reliant and econo...

September 25, 2026 9:06 PM

Centre extends AFSPA in disturbed areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal for another 6 months

The Centre has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for a period of six months with effect from 1st of October. In Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs extended AFSPA in the entire state, excluding the areas falling un...

EAM Jaishankar calls for text based negotiations to ensure meaningful UN reforms

September 25, 2026 9:08 PM

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EAM Jaishankar calls for text based negotiations to ensure meaningful UN reforms

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said, frustration is growing within the international community over the lack of progress on reforming the United Nations. Dr Jaishankar was speaking at a ministerial session titled ‘Ruptures & Ramparts: Building Bridges for a Changing World’ on the si...

September 25, 2026 9:16 PM

Asian Games: India’s overall medal tally reaches 23, with 2 Gold, 9 Silver, 12 Bronze

In the Asian Games, India’s overall medal tally has reached 23, with 2 Gold, 9 Silver and 12 Bronze in Japan. Indian duo Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh won gold in the mixed team 10m air pistol event in Nagoya, Japan, today. The pair shot 484.6 in the final to finish 6.6 points ahead of South Korea’s S...

September 25, 2026 9:11 PM

Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely over Uttarakhand and Western parts of UP and Madhya Pradesh tomorrow

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red colour warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rainfall over Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand tomorrow. According to IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh tomorrow. The d...

India Welcomes Commencement of QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission

September 25, 2026 8:06 PM

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India Welcomes Commencement of QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission

India has welcomed the commencement of the QUAD-at-Sea Ship Observer Mission, announced at the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26th of May this year. The External Affairs Ministry said in a social media post that India Coast Guard ship Shaunak has sailed from Chennai with sea ri...

September 25, 2026 8:03 PM

NHRC Issues Notice to Jhansi Officials Over Gang-Rape Case

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a 19-year-old woman committed suicide after being gang-raped by six people, including three minors. The Commission has issued notices to the Senior Superintendent of Police and the District Magistrate, J...

September 25, 2026 8:01 PM

Minority Affairs Ministry Signs MoUs with IISc, IIMB and IIT Madras to Boost Innovation and Skill Development

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed multiple MoUs with IISc Bengaluru, IIM Bengaluru and CUBE of IIT Madras to strengthen monitoring, infrastructure quality, entrepreneurship and innovation among minority communities. The agreements include independent third-party monitoring of PM VIKAS trai...

September 25, 2026 7:56 PM

Vice President Calls on Students to Upgrade Skills, Adapt to Technological Changes

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan has called upon students to continuously upgrade their knowledge and skills and adapt themselves to rapid technological changes. He was speaking at the award ceremony of the third Shri Arun Jaitley Memorial Debate at Shri Ram College of Commerce, SRCC, in New Delhi...

September 25, 2026 7:54 PM

Government Approves ₹50,000 Interest-Free Loan per Barn for FCV Tobacco Growers

The Government has approved a one-time, interest-free loan of 50,000 rupees per barn for Flue-Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco growers in Andhra Pradesh under the Interest-Free Working Capital Assistance Scheme. The global tobacco market has witnessed changing demand patterns, geopolitical developments ...

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