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NAGPUR: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said that the reactions of several countries following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent people were killed and 'Operation Sindoor' made it clear who truly stands as a friend of India.

NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that after presenting the "next generation GST reforms", the Central Government has now extended a festive gift of additional tax devolution to all states, including Karnataka, on the occasion of Dusshera and Diwali.

KOLKATA: On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti on Thursday, which coincides with Dussehra, West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has stressed on the importance of implementing the Mahatma’s messages on communal harmony and unity in the country, in the true spirit.

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Vijayadashami and prayed for inspiration to build a nation where people live in peace and harmony.

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast widespread rainfall over Tamil Nadu’s northern districts for the next three days, warning of isolated heavy showers and thunderstorms across several parts of the state and Puducherry.

NEW DELHI: Renowned classical singer and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Chhannulal Mishra passed away at the age of 89.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Dussehra festivities organised by the IP Extension Ramlila Committee in the national capital on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved a number of mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects having a total outlay of Rs 4645.60 crore.

KARNATAKA: Infighting within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka surfaced once again on Wednesday after senior leader and former MP L.R. Shivarame Gowda publicly stated that deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will become the Chief Minister in November, fuelling speculation over a mid-term leadership change.

KOLKATA: Police investigation into the murder of Bihar businessman Suresh Yadav revealed that he had his own flat in Howrah and he regularly visited Bengal during Durga puja. It was also learnt that a criminal case was filed against him in the past and there are allegations of multiple crimes against him as well.

PATNA: In line with the directives of the Election Commission of India, the final voter lists for Siwan, Samastipur and Arwal districts were released on Tuesday under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025, based on the eligibility date of July 1, 2025.

NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the “silent, yet crucial role of Defence Accounts Department (DAD)” during the Operation Sindoor, which ensured “efficient resource utilisation, financial management and war preparedness”.

NEW DELHI: The release of the final voter list for Bihar following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has triggered a political storm, with the BJP and Congress offering sharply contrasting narratives. While the BJP claims the process was aimed at cleaning up the rolls by removing fake voters, the Congress alleges mass voter exclusion, particularly of the poor and marginalised communities.

BENGALURU: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru on Tuesday for a planned pacemaker implantation procedure, his son and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge confirmed on Wednesday.

JAIPUR: Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday visited a student from the NSUI in hospital who got injured in a police clash in Rajasthan University campus on Tuesday.

NEW DELHI: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has postponed the proposed Bharat Bandh scheduled for October 3, which was to be part of the second phase of its nationwide agitation against the Waqf Amendment Act.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a specially designed commemorative postage stamp and a silver coin to mark the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), highlighting the organisation's contribution to the nation.

HYDERABAD: B. Shivadhar Reddy on Wednesday assumed office as the Director General of Police of Telangana.

PATNA: The final electoral roll for the Araria district under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2025 was officially released on Tuesday at a meeting chaired by District Election Officer-cum-District Magistrate Anil Kumar at Perman Auditorium, Collectorate, Araria.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and said the organisation is the "virtuous incarnation" of an "eternal national consciousness", which has touched every aspect of the nation.

BENGALURU: Responding to the alleged death threat to Rahul Gandhi by a BJP leader in Kerala, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition was no longer alone, as he has the support of millions of workers who stand firmly behind him.

RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on October 4, where he will participate in a series of culturally and strategically significant programmes.

NEW DELHI: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Navami, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta performed 'Kanya Pujan' at the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Haiderpur, celebrating the spiritual and cultural significance of girls as embodiments of divine feminine energy.

KATTAPPANA: In a tragic incident, three daily wage workers lost their lives while cleaning a drainage channel in Kattappana near Tamil Nadu's Idukki.

NEW DELHI: At least six people were killed in a devastating road accident early Wednesday morning in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district when a speeding car crashed into a stationary truck parked along the roadside.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished former President Ram Nath Kovind a happy birthday on Wednesday, commending his service to the nation and commitment to public welfare.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Mahanavami greetings to the countrymen and prayed for their well-being and prosperity.

SAHARANPUR: Congress MP Imran Masood was placed under house arrest by the Uttar Pradesh Police, hours before he was scheduled to leave for Bareilly on Wednesday, in the wake of violent protests linked to the 'I Love Muhammad' row.

CHENNAI: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall in isolated places across Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on Wednesday.

NEW DELHI: Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals, especially Sonam Wangchuk, are baseless as the action taken against him (Sonam Wangchuk) is based on credible inputs and documents.

KOLKATA: On the night of Ashtami, a group of assailants shot a businessman on a public road in the Howrah district of West Bengal.

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Police’s Community Affairs Division (CAD), in collaboration with the NGO Just Rights for Children, organised a State-level consultation on Human Trafficking at the State Judicial Academy here on Monday. 

CHANDIGARH: 'Beyond Stubble', a powerful documentary film exploring the issue of crop residue burning in Punjab, has won an award at the prestigious 'Breath of Change' CMS Vatavaran Short Film Competition. 

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed profound grief over the passing of senior leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, former State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi.

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued notices to 54 private universities across several states for failing to comply with disclosure norms mandated under its regulations.