J&K LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah as Statehood resolution stirs Assembly
J&K Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, a day after CM Omar Abdullah introduced a Statehood resolution in the Assembly.
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Ex-Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson Says CEC Gyanesh Kumar Suggested BJP Contest in 2019
Former Keralam Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson says CEC Gyanesh Kumar once suggested he contest the Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha seat on a BJP ticket.
Palarivattom dacoity case: seventh arrest in Palakkad, all accused now in custody
A seventh suspect has been arrested in Palakkad in the Palarivattom dacoity case, with police saying all accused are now in custody.
Bandi Sanjay accuses Congress of putting family before nation after Revanth Reddy remarks
Bandi Sanjay Kumar hit back at Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, saying the Congress puts the Gandhi family above the nation, while BJP state chief N. Ramchander Rao called the CM's remarks laughable.
Vijayan accuses ED of targeting family in Exalogic-CMRL probe
Pinarayi Vijayan criticised the ED's Exalogic-CMRL investigation, saying it targets him and his daughter and that the company's dealings were lawful.
Godavari Declaration to be unveiled on World Tourism Day in Rajamahendravaram
The Godavari Declaration will be unveiled at World Tourism Day celebrations in Rajamahendravaram, with boating to Hope Island set to resume and hotels told to reserve rooms for Godavari Pushkarams-2027.
Naidu Welcomes EC Clarification on SIR, Says It Settles Misconceptions
A.P. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Election Commission's unanimous clarification on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
Gadkari Pitches 100% Ethanol Cars, Cites ₹25-a-Litre Running Cost
Nitin Gadkari has renewed his push for ethanol-powered vehicles, saying a Toyota Innova running on 100% ethanol will be launched in October.
Maharashtra's Rain Deficit Masks Sharp Regional Divide as Marathwada Wilts
Maharashtra's 18% monsoon deficit conceals severe regional variation, with Marathwada and parts of Solapur worst hit and rabi sowing under threat.
Kerala Will Keep Inhabited Areas Out of ESA Notification, Says Forest Minister
Kerala Forest Minister Shibu Baby John says inhabited areas will be excluded from the final Ecologically Sensitive Area notification, asking planters not to spread fears.
GBA Overhauls Contractor Bill Payments with Digital, Time-Bound System
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has directed the GBA to digitise and streamline contractor bill payments across the city's five corporations.
Bengal's Muslim Vote Splinters as Opposition Fragments Ahead of Bypolls
Muslims form nearly 30% of Bengal's population, but their vote is now split among Trinamool factions, Congress, Left and smaller parties, weakening opposition prospects.
SAD Sarpanch's Husband Shot Dead in Tarn Taran Over Personal Dispute
Navdeep Singh, husband of an SAD sarpanch in Tarn Taran, was shot dead by a jeweller and two associates over a personal dispute. Police have registered a case and are conducting raids.
Family of Three Killed as Car Hits Container on Samruddhi Expressway
A couple and their three-year-old child died after their car crashed into a container on the Samruddhi Expressway; police suspect the driver fell asleep.
Karnataka Cabinet to weigh milk price hike proposal, says CM Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the Cabinet will discuss a milk price hike proposal after milk unions sought an increase of up to ₹12 per litre.
Methanol Confirmed in Nagaland Hooch as Death Toll Reaches 19
A probe has confirmed methanol in the spurious liquor behind 19 deaths in Nagaland over two weeks, with the first cases reported in Mangkolemba on September 24.
Cambridge University Sets Up Institute to Study Brain Health Across a Lifetime
Cambridge University is launching an institute to study brain health across the lifespan, uniting researchers with patients, carers and policymakers.
South Peninsular India Shows Sharpest Drought Rise in 52-Year Study
A 52-year analysis finds South Peninsular India recorded the strongest long-term rise in drought-affected area among India's four climatic regions.
INDIA Bloc to Meet on September 30 to Chart Strategy Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Opposition INDIA bloc will meet in Delhi on September 30 to finalise its strategy on a removal motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
CPI(M) Outreach to Mamata Banerjee Sparks Debate on Opposition Unity
A CPI(M) letter to opposition leaders and a phone call with Mamata Banerjee have raised the possibility of cooperation between two long-time rivals.