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- Punpalli Panchayat Resolution Sparks Controversy Over Christian Burial Rights
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A notice issued by the Punpalli village panchayat in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, states that the village will not allow any event for conversions or…
- Marble Plaque Honoring Indian Express Founder Unveiled at Mumbai’s Nariman Point
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A Makrana marble plaque commemorating Indian Express founder Ramnath Goenka was unveiled at Mumbai’s Nariman Point, marking 35 years since his death.
- South India Receives Heavy Rain, Delhi‑NCR Faces Isolated Thunderstorms on Tuesday
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Rain and thunderstorms are expected to remain active across several parts of India on Tuesday, October 6, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD…
- India to Charge Businesses 0.4% Fee on Large UPI Payments
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The National Payments Corporation of India announced on Tuesday that a 0.4% fee will apply from 15 October to UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments above 2,000 rupees (£15…
- Gurugram Police Detain Driver in Motorcycle Collision Video
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Police in Gurugram, India, have detained Kalyan Bainsla, a gym owner from Palwal, after a viral video showed a white car striking a female motorcyclist, Shivani Chauhan, on…
- Toms River Couple Helps Subdue Unruly Passenger on Diverted United Flight from Italy
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A Toms River couple found themselves helping restrain a violent passenger during a United Airlines flight from Italy that was diverted to Maine after a mid-air altercation.…
- Keralam CM Refutes Police Disruption of Reporter TV During Search
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Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Wednesday that police did not disrupt news operations at the Reporter Broadcasting Corporation (RBC) office in Kochi. He explained…
- Naidu Opens Pilgrim Experience Centre, SV Museum and Launches 32 Electric Buses in Tirumala
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a Pilgrim Experience Centre at the Vaikuntham Queue Complex, flagged off 32 electric buses, and opened the S.V.…
- West Bengal Police Transfers IPS Officer After Video Containing Arabic Greetings Sparks Protest
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The West Bengal government has transferred IPS officer Bushara Bano after right‑wing groups objected to a video in which she used Arabic salutations. Ms. Bano, who had been…
- Delhi High Court Rejects Petition for Inquiry into Alleged Lathi Charges at CJP Protest
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The Delhi High Court dismissed a petition filed by Naresh, who said he was linked to the media community, on Wednesday. Naresh had sought a fact‑finding inquiry into conflicting…
- Tara Coal Block Auction Sparks Environmental and Political Backlash in Chhattisgarh
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The Union Ministry of Coal auctioned six coal blocks last month, including the Tara (revised) coal block in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo Aranya region. The auction has reignited debate…
- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Calls for Review of Medical Device Price Disparities
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Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has directed the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to…
- 720 Illegal Sewage Outlets Discovered in Four Kerala Districts
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Inspections led by the Department of Local Self‑Government between February and August 2026 uncovered around 720 illegal outlets that were discharging untreated sewage into…
- Finance Minister Urges Independent Tax Research to Prioritize National Interest
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On September 16, 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman called for independent research on tax policy to become part of public discourse. Speaking at the Eighth…
- NDA Chief Ministers to Convene in Varanasi on PM Modi’s 76th Birthday
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Chief ministers from all NDA‑ruled states will travel to Varanasi tomorrow, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76. The Varanasi Lok Sabha seat is represented by Modi.…
- Supreme Court Dismisses PIL on Fake Medical Degrees, Criticizes Petitioner's Frequent Filings
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On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the Supreme Court rejected a petition that raised concerns about fake and forged medical degrees. The bench, consisting of Justice P.S.…
- BJP Criticises Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s London Visit as ‘Pleasure Tour’ and Claims Investment Claims Are False
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BJP leader Nainar Nagendran said on Wednesday that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s recent trip to London was a "pleasure tour" and that the state government was…
- CM Urges PSC to Cooperate with Police Investigation into Recruitment Test Fraud
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Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, that the Chairperson and members of the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) must cooperate with the Kerala…
- Former CMRL Official Retracts Statement in Exalogic-CMRL Pay-off Case
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A former official of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) has retracted a statement previously provided to the Enforcement Directorate (ED). This original statement had…
- Seven Eleven Constructions Surrenders Building Permit After Owner Meets PM Modi
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Seven Eleven Constructions surrendered its building permission for a disputed 2,810‑square‑metre plot in Navghar, Bhayander East, after owner Asgarbhai Vohra met Prime Minister…
- Supreme Court Petition Calls for Fast‑Track Investigation and Strict Punishment of Counterfeit Medicines
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A public interest litigation filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyaya on Tuesday in the Supreme Court seeks a nationwide framework to curb the manufacture and sale of counterfeit and…
- Gurgaon Accident Victim Rejects Claims of Mutual Negligence, Calls for Arrest of All Car Occupants
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Gurgaon accident victim Sia on Wednesday refuted claims circulated by supporters of the accused, Kalyan Bainsla, on social media. She dismissed the narrative suggesting the…
- Five Homes Burned in Manipur Naga Village Attack
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Five houses were set ablaze in Chawangkining, a Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, following an attack by suspected Kuki militants on Tuesday night. The incident…
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Advocates Voluntary Blood Donation and Action Against Professional Donors
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Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday emphasized the importance of promoting voluntary blood donation. He urged medical professionals to assist in…
- Kerala Cabinet Approves 'Saral Keralam' to Streamline Investment Approvals
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Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's Cabinet has approved 'Saral Keralam,' an initiative designed to simplify and accelerate investment approvals within the state. Chief Minister V D…
- Businessman Arrested in Land Grabbing Probe Linked to Former TMC MLA
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) apprehended businessman Amit Ganguly, an associate of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Dabashish Kumar. The…
- DMK Leaders Face Charges Over Alleged Derogatory Remarks Against Tamil Nadu Officials
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Tamil Nadu police have initiated legal proceedings against three leaders of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) following alleged derogatory remarks made against Chief Minister…
- CRPF Deputy Inspector General's Suspension Lifted
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has reinstated Deputy Inspector General (DIG) B C Patra, a senior cadre officer. Patra's suspension was revoked by order of the…
- Telangana Assembly Resumes Session, Discusses Land Issues, Oil Palm Cultivation
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The monsoon session of the Telangana Assembly resumed on Wednesday, September 16, 2016, following a three-day adjournment. The House continued its short discussion on matters…
- Ludhiana Central Jail Official Suspended Amidst Corruption Allegations
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Balvir Singh, an Additional Jail Superintendent at Ludhiana Central Jail, has been suspended following allegations of accepting cash bribes. The bribes, reportedly ranging from…