News Highlights: NIA intensifies crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces cash rewards on five BKI operatives

Yesterday, some Hindi actors came and visited the new Parliament but our President was not invited. Why? Because Droupadi Murmu is from a tribal community. This is what we call 'Sanatan Dharma', Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said at a meeting of DMK Youth Wing in Madurai earlier today

Statement on three DCMs not a big issue, says Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the demand for three deputy chief ministers is not an important issue. To a query on the Cooperation Minister stressing the need for three deputy chief ministers, he said the high command will take a call on any issues. All the ministers have freedom to express their opinion. There is no dissidence in the party. "We are all united in the party," he said.

Coming down heavily on BJP leader C T Ravi's remarks on the matter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said “C T Ravi lost the election after repeatedly speaking against Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar. He has been sent back from Delhi. It is not good to speak without any reasons. He should stop interfering in all issues," he said.

Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes resolution demanding the Union government to declare destruction caused by recent heavy rains in the state as national disaster

ED has provisionally attached assets worth Rs. 24.01 crore belonging to Naresh Kumar Sheokand, erstwhile District Revenue Officer (DRO) of Panchkula, Haryana, and others under the provisions of PMLA, 2002 in the case of embezzlement of NHAI and HSIIDC funds. Total attachment in this case stands at Rs. 26.43 crore till date: Enforcement Directorate

2 people died, 4 injured in a blast at a factory in the Bawana area

The injured were shifted to a hospital, and 2 of the injured are in serious condition. FIR registered against factory owner: Delhi Police

NIA intensifies crackdown on Khalistani terrorists, announces cash rewards on five BKI operatives

Biju Janta Dal (BJD) announces senior party leader Pramila Mallik's name as Odisha Assembly Speaker candidate.

Pramila Mallik is currently serving as Revenue & Disaster Management Minister, she will file her nomination tomorrow and the election will take place on September 22.

Hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh and boxer Lovlina Borgohain to be India's flag-bearers during Hangzhou Asian Games opening ceremony

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai writes to Union Environment Minister and Union Agriculture Minister to hold a joint review meeting with concerned states regarding pollution caused by stubble burning in winter season in Delhi: Statement

United States Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti poses for photos after traveling in an e-bus during the launch of a mechanism to facilitate deployment of 10,000 electric buses in cities across India as part of a US-India partnership, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023.

Eric Garcetti. 

US President Joe Biden has been invited to the January 26-Republic Day celebrations by PM Modi, during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, says US Ambassador Eric Garcetti

Ola Electric's S1 Air e-scooters are pictured inside its manufacturing facility in Pochampalli in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India, August 15, 2023.

Ola Electric's S1 Air e-scooters. 

NIA reveals details of persons involved in terror-gangster network having links to Canada

On Cauvery water row, Tamil Nadu Water Resources Minister Durai Murugan says, "I met the minister, Jal Shakti Minister so many times. It is a formality. We are only going to get justice from the Supreme Court."

The problem is not releasing the water as per the Supreme Court order. We have been requesting the Supreme Court and the government to implement. If there is enough water, there is no problem. If there is distress, then the Supreme Court should show how to share the water, he said.

First C-295 transport aircraft of Indian Air Force landed at Air Force Station, Vadodara a few minutes ago. The aircraft was flown by Group Captain PS Negi and landed today after taking off from Bahrain: IAF officials

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal makes debut on WhatsApp channel; over 23k followers join channel within hours

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde visits Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray's residence, on the occassion of Ganesh Chaturthi

Tamil Nadu government announces new committee to recommend panel of three persons to Chancellor for selection of vice-chancellor to University of Madras

We will stand with decision of I.N.D.I.A alliance on Women's Reservation Bill. During discussion in Parliament, AAP MPs will question government on nature of bill its implementation. The party will support the bill at the time of voting on it, says Aam Aadmi Party

SC to re-examine 1998 verdict granting immunity to MPs from prosecution for taking bribe to make speech, vote in Parliament

The Supreme Court agreed to re-examine its 1998 judgment in P V Narasimha Rao case. Supreme Court refers to a larger bench of seven judges to deal with the issue concerning whether a Parliamentarian or legislator can claim immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes for making a speech or vote in a particular manner in the House.

City court in Chennai denies bail to arrested TN minister Senthil Balaji

National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an absconding accused in Trivandrum gold smuggling case in which 30 kgs of contraband was seized in 2020. Ratheesh, a resident of Kannaur, Kerala, was taken into custody on arrival from Dubai, says the agency.

I would request Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot not to contest elections until farmers' loan get waived off. Even after being in politics for so long if you can't earn virtue, don't do sins, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in his address at public rally

On Nipah virus, Kerala Health Minister Veena George says, “61 samples have been tested since yesterday evening and night and they are all negative. The condition of the Nipah patients stable, as per the doctors’ report, the 9-year-old boy is improving clinically.”

The United States and India collaborate to expand the availability of Electric Public Transportation in India. 10,000 electric buses will be launched on the streets in India under the collaboration.

Indian World Forum issues statement amid rising tension between India, Canada

"Indian World Forum strongly condemns the disgruntled activities by unlawful organizations including Sikhs for Justice for stalking and purporting violence on the Indian diaspora in Canada. Indian World Forum urges the Government of Canada to consider and act seriously on nefarious elements including Arshdeep Singh Dhalla and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun (both designated terrorist by India) from using its soil against mankind and heinous activities. Any attempt to cause danger to the Indian diaspora and their investments in Canada will violate the sanctity of UN Charter and its conventions. In India, we warmly host our Canadian brethren and our culture ensures well-being of Canadian Diaspora in India."

Statement by Indian World Forum. 

MEA advises Indian nationals to avoid travelling to regions in Canada that witnessed anti-India activities

Indian missions in Canada will continue to be in contact with Canadian authorities to ensure safety, well being of Indian community, it said.

Special DG ( Law & Order) Prashant Kumar speaks on women's safety

Lucknow, UP: On women's safety,Special DG ( Law & Order) Prashant Kumar says, "The places that are sensitive or where there is a possibility of the occurrence of any incident, such as schools and colleges, we are doing CCTV coverage there...Helpline number 112 PRV vehicles also stand there...There is also an anti-Romeo squad in civil dress and in uniform... In the next stage, we will do an AI-based CCTV evaluation to stop such crimes...

Kurmi's railway blockade stir for ST status begins in Jharkhand amid heavy security

France's TotalEnergies SE to invest USD 300 mn in new joint venture with Adani Group for renewable energy project: Filing

"Chacha Chaudhary, Sabu, Raaka,Dhamaka Singh, Billoo & other comic characters will now create awareness amongst children about elections.

"The court has granted an order of injunction, restraining any form of misuse that affects his personality rights and publicity rights, and the order is 'jhakaas'," says advocate Pravin Anand after Delhi High Court restrained the misuse of the name, image, voice and other attributes of persona, including the "jhakaas" catchphrase, of actor Anil Kapoor for commercial gain earlier today.

Armenian news reports say a cease-fire agreement with Azerbaijan has been reached in Nagorno-Karabakh fighting, reports AP

India issues advisory for Indian nationals and students in Canada

The C-295 transport aircraft which was inducted a few days back in Spain would be landing in India at Air Force Station Vadodara any minute now today: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

This claim does not hold any strength: Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani on claims by Opposition MPs that new copies of the Constitution handed over to them have 'socialist secular' missing from the Preamble

"Congress does not have any agenda so they are taking up small issues...The Law Ministry gave them the original Constitution, it is valuable because the constituent assembly drafted it. And the amendments are there as they should be...There is no issue in this..."

BJP leader and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami addresses a public meeting in Pipliya Dag, Rajasthan

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

"We have made a committee to prepare a draft for Uniform Civil Code. Soon, we will get a draft from this committee. We are moving towards implementing UCC in Uttarakhand."

Support given by PM Modi to ISRO scientists to achieve this (Chandrayaan-3) is unparalleled: Rijiju

Case related to Sultanpuri area incident during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots | Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court acquits Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and other accused in the matter. This case was related to the alleged murder of three Sikhs.

Women’s bill was brought with intention to ‘allure’ women before upcoming elections: Mayawati

BSP chief Mayawati.

Delhi LG approves proposal for extension of ad-hoc appointment of Sharad Kumar, medallist at Tokyo Paralympics Games 2020 & Ravi Kumar Dahiya, Wrestler medallist at Tokyo Olympics to the post of Assistant Director Education (PE&NI) and Assistant Director Education (Sports), respectively: Office of Delhi LG

Today, I am excited to announce some new features that would be game-changing for businesses and really useful for people. The first is something what we call WhatsApp Flows. This gives businesses ability to create customised experiences right within chat threads," says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

Donations by devotees received at Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi

Nita Ambani, founder & Chairperson of Reliance Foundation organised #GaneshChaturthi celebrations, at Antilia in Mumbai

155 women Agniveers are currently undergoing training at the Indian Air Force training centre in Belgaum. 17 women officers are in the fighter branch: IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Delhi: The formation of the Weapons System Branch, the first new branch to be formed after independence...We've got the Government sanction for establishing this branch completely. The AFCAT exam was conducted a few weeks ago for the selection of candidates to join this branch...The first batch of approx 33 officer cadets will join the academy at the beginning of next year and will get commissioned end of next year as weapon system branch officers: IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Indian Air Force to post its officers as Additional Defence Attaches in Armenia, Spain and Ivory Coast. IAF to also post a Liaison Officer in the American Pacific Air Command: IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

"India Air Force proudly says that it is gender agnostic. In the officer's cadre, every branch, every stream, every substream has got women officers now. We have had the first woman CO (commanding officer) of our combat squadron. We have little over 1,600 women in the air force today,"

I keep discussions with Justin Trudeau confidential: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

G7 members oppose Beijing's actions in South China Sea, raise concerns on human rights violations

Mumbai: Man dies of electrocution on shooting sets of daily soap serial

Jodhpur: "Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot should stop the drama of showcasing the development and relief term to the poor and apologize. Look at the National crime record data, Rajasthan is beating every state and going forward in crimes against women...Rajasthan is competing for first position in crimes against women and Rajasthan and Karnataka are competing in appeasement issues," says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

One is from Pay Commission and all its anomalies and the other is some OROP-related anomalies which have all been taken up by the Service with the Ministry, President of the Air Force Association Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd) says

President Murmu addresses the 28th Annual General Meeting and Biennial Conference of Asia Pacific Forum in Delhi

India’s diplomatic approach, military records with Canada continue, says Indian Army

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in a party meeting in Jammu speaks over J&K elections

It will be the most transformative revolution in our times for gender justice: President Droupadi Murmu on women's reservation bill

CM DK Shivakumar speaks on Cauvery river water sharing issue

“Parliament members, cutting across party lines, have joined together and are assuring their support. We are meeting the Jal Shakti minister in the evening and we will brief them about the situation as we want them to visit the site and take a call. We are also moving to the Supreme Court tomorrow,” says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute.

Delhi High Court restrains various entities from using actor Anil Kapoor's name, image, voice for commercial purposes without his consent. Court says, using his name, voice and image in an illegal manner, that too for commercial purposes cannot be permitted. Court also directs http://Godaddy.com LLC, Dynadot LLC and PDR Limited to immediately block and suspend domains like http://Anilkapoor.com and others.

A joint operation was conducted from 13-19 Sept by Indian Army and J&K Police in area Garol, Anantnag based on specific intelligence inputs regarding presence of terrorists.

The first contact was established on 13 Sept resulting in a fire fight and a prolonged operation that continued till 19 Sept. Two terrorists have been eliminated along with a recovery of 02xAK Rifles, 01xPistol and other war-like stores. Indian Army Chinar Corps salutes the supreme valour & sacrifice of Col Manpreet Singh, SM, DySP Humayun Bhat, Maj Aashish Dhonchak, SM & Sep Pardeep Singh who laid down their lives in service of the Nation, in the highest traditions of the Indian Army and JKP. Joint Operation has been concluded: Indian Army

Words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' have been deleted from the Preamble in the copies of our Constitution presented to MPs during the first session in the New Parliament building: Clyde Crasto

If BJP does not want to respect the constitutional amendment of the Preamble and wants to follow the original, then why have they moved out from the original 'Temple of Democray', the old Parliament building? Why did they not stay in the original one? (2/3)

Removing the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' is truly a display of BJPs biased mindset. They should stop fooling the people of India with their absurd replies because people know what they are trying to really achieve. (3/3)Words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' have been deleted from the Preamble in the copies of our Constitution presented to MPs during the first session in the New Parliament building.

Major General Abhinaya Rai, Additional Director General (Strategic Planning), Indian Army speaks on India-Canada diplomatic situation

"It doesn't impact us. the Canadian chief is coming in here, his delegation is coming in here. Our diplomatic approach, and also our military records with Canada continue to be there," says Major General Abhinaya Rai, Additional Director General (Strategic Planning), Indian Army when asked whether India-Canada diplomatic situation will have an impact on the defence relationship between the two countries and the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference in New Delhi on September 26 and 27.

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee to undergo surgery on injured thumb ahead of 2023 WC

Tim Southee.

India’s Rhino population on the rise, stringent conservation efforts continue

Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan' will be launched in the state soon. In this connection, a video conference was held by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma with the Chief Secretary and senior officials today

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says, "The new scheme would provide financial assistance for Rs 2 lakhs each to two lakh youth for making them self-independent. Registration process for the new scheme would begin on September 23-24."

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has reached Jhalawar in Rajasthan on a one-day visit

Delhi's RK Puram murder case solved

"It is our resolve to provide water to every farmer. The Ken-Betwa River Link Project has been approved," says Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan during interaction with farmers in Bhopal.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Dharmendra Pradhan offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Delhi

Delhi | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold an important meeting regarding Cauvery river water sharing issue wherein Cauvery Water Management Authority ordered the state Govt to release 5000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold meeting on Cauvery river water sharing issue.

Another leopard captured in Andhra's Tirumala, 6th in 2 months

US in active talks with India to look at producing military systems, says Pentagon official

A student died of electrocution on Tuesday in Cuttack, Odisha while transporting idol of Lord Ganesha. Two others are said to be critical.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah holds a meeting with state Congress leaders over breakfast in Delhi

Income Tax Department conducts searches at several locations in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu linked to companies, contractors and middlemen supplying equipment to Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB). More details are awaited.

Former Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria lays wreath at National War Memorial in Delhi.

An autorickshaw driver and two of its occupants allegedly assaulted a man and snatched away a bag containing Rs 3.5 lakh in cash at Halegate in Sullia Kasba on Monday late at night.

In a complaint, Darshan (27) from Karugunda in Madikeri taluk said that he had arrived at Sullia for personal work on Monday. He boarded an auto to reach the Sullia bus stand to travel to Kodagu at 11.15 pm. The auto driver along with two passengers in the auto tried to snatch away his bag. When he tried to oppose it, they allegedly assaulted him, snatched away his bag and pushed him out of the moving auto. The bag contained Rs 3.5 lakh cash, two mobile phones, identity cards, three ATM cards. The complainant had failed to note down the registration number of the auto in the melee. A case has been registered at Sullia station under IPC Section 392.

US 'deeply concerned' by Canadian PM's allegations against India on killing of Sikh separatist leader

Michael Rubin, Senior Fellow at American Enterprise Institute, on Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's remarks over Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing

"I haven't seen any evidence to back up Justin Trudeau's allegations. The United States, through its silence, seems to imply that it is not on the same page as Ottawa."

Visuals from Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja where Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations continue for the second day.

Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja.

These are concerning reports, and I note that investigations are still underway: Australian Foreign minister Penny Wong on Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing

Tamil Nadu: Two tiger cubs were found dead in the Sigur forest area in Chinna Coonoor in the Nilgiris.

We all are fighting continuously to maintain social justice but the BJP creates a lot of obstacles to that: MK Stalin

"BJP does not want the poor, backward-class people to improve. When the DMK formed the government we formed the Social Justice Monitoring Committee which will monitor whether social justice is being properly maintained. Likewise, all states should form a social justice monitor committee...," says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin during the second conference of the All India Federation for Social Justice.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin.

More than 35,000 women gathered and recited Ganapati Atharvaśīrṣa in front of Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir in Pune earlier this morning

India reached moon, hosted G20 Summit, we are begging for funds, laments former Pak PM Nawaz Sharif

Kochi, Kerala: An explosion took place in a gelatin company yesterday due to which a person died and four others were injured. An FIR has been registered under section 174 of CrPC.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reaches Delhi to attend meeting on Cauvery water dispute

Canada not looking to 'provoke' India, says PM Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday firmly rejected the Indian government’s denial of any involvement in the assassination of a Sikh dissident in Canada, calling on India to take his country’s allegations seriously.

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Karnataka Dy CM DKS and other ministers met Union Minister Prahlad Joshi in Delhi and discussed the Cauvery water issue last night: Office of Karnataka Deputy CM