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US, Iraqi forces raid targeting Islamic State militants, kill 15 in Western desert

The United States military and Iraq launched a joint raid targeting suspected Islamic State group militants in the country's western desert that killed at least 15 people and saw seven American troops hurt, officials said Saturday.

UP to launch contactless e-transport services

UP CM Yogi Adityanath PIC/PTI LUCKNOW: The Yogi government plans to expand modern e-transport services across Uttar Pradesh to improve convenience.

'Rahul Gandhi to address 2 poll rallies in J&K on September 4'

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address two election rallies in Jammu and Kashmir on September 4 to campaign for the candidates of the NC-Congress alliance, a senior Congress leader said on Saturday.

RSS coordination meeting commences in Kerala's Palakkad

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) three-day long 'Akhil Bharatiya Samanvay Baithak' commenced in Palakkad on Saturday in the 1 presence of organisation chief 1 Mohan Bhagwat and its six joint general secretaries.

Hooda accuses BJP of harming farmers with paddy export ban

Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda has accused the BJP of systematically causing losses to farmers through its policies.

IMA again demands Central law on violence against doctors, hosp

The IMA has written to the National Task Force (NTF), which has been mandated to formulate protocol for ensuring safety and security of healthcare professionals, again demanding a Central law on violence against doctors and hospitals and declaring hospitals as safe zones.

Hry CM says BJP created more jobs than Congress

With all political parties striving to prove their mettle, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated in a press conference on Saturday that he has worked with the interests of all state sections in mind during his brief tenure.

Alleged misbehavior by BJP workers disrupts Vande Bharat inaugural run

On the inaugural day of the Vande Bharat Express running from Meerut to Lucknow, an unfortunate incident marred the celebrations when a young girl, YouTube influencer, was allegedly misbehaved with and her brother was slapped by individuals claiming to be BJP workers.

PM Modi says railways striving to guarantee comfortable travel for all

The railways has made big strides in addressing long-standing issues and will not stop till it becomes a guarantee of comfortable travel for all sections of society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

After Champai Soren, ex-JMM MLA Lobin Hembrom joins BJP

A day after former Jharkhand chief minister Champai Soren joined the BJP, ex-JMM legislator Lobin Hembrom on Saturday crossed over to the saffron camp.

Damaged helicopter jettisoned by IAF chopper in Uttarakhand

An Indian Air Force chopper airlifting a damaged Kestrel civil helicopter in Uttarakhand on Saturday had to \"jettison the load\" due to flight safety reasons, the IAF said.

J&K Assembly polls: 2 more leaders quit BJP over candidates selection

Two more BJP leaders, including a district president, submitted their resignations from the primary membership of the party on Saturday, citing their resentment against the choice of candidates in their constituencies for the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.

India mulls over Pak's SCO Summit invitation

Pakistan has come up with their official invitation for the Prime Minister of India for the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Council of Heads of Government meeting to be held in Islamabad on the 16th of October.

MEA says state of ties with China calls for investments from there be scrutinised

Asserting that India has a \"special China problem\" which is over and above the world's \"general China problem\", External Affairs minister S Jaishankar said Saturday the border and the state of relations with the country call for investments from there be scrutinised.

Miscreants attack BJP spokesperson's ancestral home again in Manipur

Such acts of provocation will not be tolerated, said Manipur CM

Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot inspects Tihar

Mental health programme to be launched across all prisons of capital

Teen stabbed 8 times over road rage in south Delhi's Neb Sarai

A 19-yearold youth was left critically injured after seven boys attacked him with knives in South Delhi's Neb Sarai area, stabbing him eight times, police said on Saturday.

BJP accuses Delhi govt of playing politics over pollution; AAP cites air quality improvement

The BJP on Saturday slammed the Delhi government, accusing it of indulging in “political gimmicks\" and \"letter game\" with the Centre on the issue of air pollution plaguing the city, instead of taking concrete steps to tackle the health hazard.

Woman kills newborn daughter

The 28-year old woman cites social stigma as the reason over the birth of her fourth girl child

Coaching deaths: 6 accused sent to 4-day CBI custody

A Delhi court on Saturday sent six people arrested in a case related to the drowning of three civil services aspirants in a coaching centre's basement in Old Rajinder Nagar to four days' CBI custody.

AAP will win all 70 seats if Delhi Assembly polls held now: Sisodia

Senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday asserted that his party will win all 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly if elections are held now.

L-G directs officials for 'complete makeover' of Kashmere Gate ISBT

Delhi L-G VK Saxena on Saturday inspected Kashmere Gate inter-state bus terminal (ISBT) and directed the officials for its \"complete makeover\" and to reduce massive congestion in the area.

SM Vaidya steps down as IOC chairman

Vaidya has been a pivotal force in steering IOC to unprecedented heights

UPI likely to grow further in several countries: Das

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday evening said he is optimistic that the UPI will grow further in several countries.

India plans to impose comprehensive curb on foreign direct investment in tobacco sector

India plans to impose comprehensive restriction on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the tobacco sector by extending the present ban to tie-ups on franchise, trademark, brand name and management contract to prevent piggyback entry and smuggling of foreign brands.

Government grants Navratana status to SJVN

SJVN has been conferred with prestigious Navratna status by Department of Public Enterprises, Govt of India (GoI).

'UK's Aviva conspired to dodge India compensation and tax rules'

An Indian tax agency has found that British insurer Aviva breached local regulations capping commissions to sales agents with a system of fake invoices and clandestine cash payments, according to a notice seen by Reuters.

OVL seeks US nod for 2 Venezuela projects

'ONGC is seeking specific licenses similar to the one awarded to Chevron'

Haryana: EC reschedules polls from Oct 1 to Oct 5

The Election Commission on Saturday deferred the Haryana Assembly poll date to October 5 from October 1, saying the decision was taken keeping in mind a centuries-old festival of the Bishnoi community.

PARALYMPICS: Rubina Francis wins bronze in air pistol SH1 event

Rubina Francis shot down India’s fourth medal from the shooting range, showing tremendous calm and composure in a high-class field to clinch a bronze in the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event in the Paris Paralympics on Saturday.