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PM SHRI Yojana launched in Chh'garh, CM Sai lauds effort

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inclusion of 78 more schools from Chhattisgarh under the PM SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) Yojana, aimed at transforming these institutions into model schools.

NIA cracks down on Hizb-ut-Tahrir in TN

The NIA conducted searches at multiple locations across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday as part of its probe into an \"anti-election campaign\" promoted by the Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a pan-Islamist organisation seeking to establish Islamic rule in the country, an official statement said.

SC slams NCPCR over plea seeking probe into missionaries

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) not to drag the Apex Court in its agenda over a plea seeking an SIT probe into cases of children allegedly sold by shelter homes in Jharkhand of the Missionaries of Charity founded by Mother Teresa.

Actor-MLA Mukesh arrested, HC denies anticipatory bail to Siddique

Actor and CPI(M) MLA Mukesh was on Tuesday arrested in an alleged rape case while another actor Siddique who faced similar accusations was denied anticipatory bail by the Kerala High Court, as the police probe into complaints against Malayalam film industry personalities following revelations in the Hema Committee report moved forward.

Activist Jarange enters eighth day of hunger strike, health declines

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange's health deteriorated on Tuesday as he entered the eighth day of his hunger strike to press for reservations for the Marathas under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

Supreme Court seeks response of 11 states on plea seeking setting up of RTI portals

The Supreme Court has sought responses from 11 states, including Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand, on a plea alleging that they are yet to set up Right to Information (RTI) portals under the transparency law in pursuance of a 2023 judgment.

No. 7 for Anil Vij? BJP veteran confident of extending streak

It's late evening and the heat has abated, yet BJP veteran Anil Vij is still going hard, campaigning in the narrow lanes of the old Anaj Mandi area of his Ambala Cantt constituency, his white kurta drenched in sweat.

As Haryana Assembly polls loom, state to gear up for show of strength & big names

Congress, BJP, BSP all will take out rallies and engage in several roadshows in coming days

UP: Nursing student molested at gunpoint in college, one held

A construction worker and his associate allegedly molested a nursing student at gunpoint inside a college here, the police said on Tuesday.

Khadi fashion & laser shows to highlight UPITS 2024

The Yogi Adityanath government is set to provide top-tier facilities for visitors at the upcoming UP International Trade Show-2024 (UPITS-2024), which will take place at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from September 25 to 29.

UP: Schoolboy dies after bus hits his cycle

A 14-year-old boy died while he was on his way to school on his bicycle after a private bus hit his cycle here on Tuesday, police said.

CID to investigate killing of accused; father moves HC, seeks SIT probe

Maharashtra's Crime Investigation Department (CID) will conduct a probe into the death of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde, officials said on Tuesday.

ICAR-CIFRI explores drone technology for live fish transport

The Indian fisheries sector is set to explore drone technology to revolutionise the transportation of live fish. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, has launched a pilot project aimed at developing drone technology for the transport of live fish.

Former CM Hooda puts his weight behind Panwar, urges people to do the right thing

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda warned people not to vote for the parties and candidates trying to divide anti-BJP votes and said that every vote cast in favour of the Congress candidates would be a vote for him.

Tripura: 500 militants lay down arms before Chief Minister Saha

Around 500 militants belonging to outlawed groups National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) on Tuesday laid down arms before Chief Minister Manik Saha.

Winds of change blowing as monsoon starts withdrawal

The country received 880.8 mm rainfall between June 1 and September 23

Over 45K jobs given by Punjab govt in 30-month tenure

The Punjab government on Tuesday achieved another milestone by giving 45,560 government jobs to youths in 30 months of its tenure.

Khattar dares Congress to declare its CM candidate

Former Haryana Chief Minister and Union minister Manohar Lal Khattar has challenged the Congress amid the upcoming Assembly elections and said that if the Congress has guts, then it should declare its CM candidate.

Depicting realities

‘Nandhan’ is a Tamil film portraying a Dalit leader’s struggle for power in a Panchayati Raj seat reserved for the community, illustrating dominance, caste-based exploitation, and the need for grassroots empowerment

A shared concern

Ramifications of rising crimes against women are not limited to any specific gender. Men must assume the frontal role in limiting the scourge in favour of a just, beautiful, and productive society

Israel, Hezbollah renew fire after deadliest day in Lebanon since 2006

Israel and Hezbollah traded strikes again on Tuesday as the death toll from a massive Israeli bombardment climbed to nearly 560 people and thousands fled from southern Lebanon with the two sides on the brink of all-out war.

UN chief calls global situation 'unsustainable' as annual meeting of leaders opens

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned world leaders Tuesday that impunity, inequality and uncertainty are creating an \"unsustainable world\" where a growing number of countries believe they should have a \"get out of jail free\" card.

‘Chinese navy operates all of its three aircraft carriers for first time’

The Chinese navy for the first time carried out exercises and tests of all three of its aircraft carriers recently to highlight that its carrier warship programme has entered a fast lane, official media reported on Tuesday. Currently, China has two aircraft carriers in operation - the Liaoning, a refit of the Soviet-era ship commissioned on Sept 25, 2012 - and Shandong, an indigenously built 2nd aircraft carrier commissioned in 2019.

Biden says peace still possible in conflicts in Mideast, Ukraine

President Joe Biden declared in his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday that the U.S. must not retreat from the world, as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon edged toward all-out war and Israel's bloody operation against Hamas in Gaza neared the one-year mark.

‘Nations need to collaborate their strengths to achieve full potential’

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the full potential of the IPEF can only be achieved if partner countries contribute their strengths, such as technology, investment, market potential and skilled workforce, to address supply chain challenges.

Slower deposit growth to push banks to raise ₹1.3 lakh crore from bond issuances in FY25

The slower deposit growth will push banks to mop-up up to Rs 1.3 lakh crore from bond issuances in FY25, a report said on Tuesday.

‘SBI receives ₹4 lakh crore credit demand pipeline from India Inc’

“There is renewed government expenditure after the first quarter slowdown due to general elections’

JSW group not withdrawing ₹40,000 crore EV project from Odisha: Company official

BHUBANESWAR: The JSW group is not \"withdrawing\" its proposed Rs 40,000 crore electric vehicle (EV) and battery project from Odisha, a senior company official said on Tuesday.

Sensex scales 85,000 level for first time before closing flat

Rupee depreciates by 9 paise to close at 83.63 against US dollar

DFC delivers world's first 1 km double-line rail tunnel with high-rise overhead electrification

The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) continues to showcase its engineering prowess, delivering crucial infrastructure enhancements that are revolutionising freight transport in India. Among the standout achievements is a world-first: a 1 km long double-line rail tunnel equipped with high-rise Overhead Electrification (OHE), designed to facilitate the seamless movement of double-stack container trains.