Kalaburagi POCSO court hands auto driver 20 years' RI for assaulting minor
A Kalaburagi POCSO court sentenced autorickshaw driver Waseem Sheikh to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment and a ₹35,000 fine for sexually assaulting a minor girl.
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Hyderabad Ganesh immersion ends after 48-hour operation; police flag new concerns
Hyderabad's Ganesh immersion procession concluded Saturday after a 48-hour operation involving more than 28,000 police personnel, with officials reporting a peaceful event and flagging issues for next year.
UP CM Orders 24-Hour Damage Assessment as Rain, Flash Flood Warnings Escalate
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered officials to assess rain and lightning damage within 24 hours and assist affected families, as red and orange alerts cover multiple districts.
Amit Shah Launches She-Mart, Cooperative Initiatives for Women in Kollam
Amit Shah launched She-Mart shops and other cooperative initiatives in Kollam, Keralam, aimed at connecting women Self-Help Groups and rural entrepreneurs with markets.
Congress Questions SIT Scope in Ram Mandir Offering Theft Probe
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questioned the SIT probe into the alleged theft of offerings at the Ram Mandir, flagging delays and the exclusion of senior functionaries as accused.
Sabarimala Shop Auction Cancelled After Tender Details Leak, TDB to Invite Fresh Bids
TDB has cancelled the e-auction for 110 Sabarimala shops after bidder details leaked, and will invite fresh tenders amid delays in pilgrimage preparations.
Kerala Seeks Central Nod for Sabarimala Road, MC Road Upgrade
Kerala has proposed upgrading the Thiruvabharana Patha and renovating the MC Road under PM Gati Shakti, with the Centre indicating support for additional road projects.
SGOU becomes first Kerala university to adopt Right to Service Act 2025
Sree Narayana Guru Open University has become Kerala's first university to implement the Right to Service Act 2025, promising 40 student services within set timelines.
Four die, three hurt in Mandla Ganesh pandal electrocution
Four young men were killed and three injured by electric shock while sleeping in a Ganesh pandal in Mandla district's Hirapur village; the Chief Minister announced Rs 4 lakh for each bereaved family.
Mamata Says INDIA Bloc Meeting Likely in Delhi on September 30 Amid SIR Row
Mamata Banerjee said an INDIA bloc meeting is likely to be held at Delhi's Constitution Club on September 30 to discuss ECI-related issues and the Opposition's next steps.
Priyanka Gandhi Urges Faster Pace for Wayanad Development Projects
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reviewed development and welfare schemes in Wayanad, seeking faster work on roads, water supply and landslide rehabilitation.
Priyanka Gandhi Seeks Removal of EC Legal Safeguards, CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has demanded the removal of legal safeguards for the Election Commissioner and the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, claiming the INDIA bloc is united on the issue.
Three Capitals Petitions Infructuous, Amaravati Sole Capital by Law: A.P. High Court
A.P. High Court full Bench says Amaravati's statutory recognition as sole capital makes three-capitals writ petitions infructuous; pending matters to be heard November 20.
Mehbooba Mufti urges 'secular-minded' people to join Sept 29 Jantar Mantar protest
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has appealed to 'secular-minded' people to join a September 29 protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against alleged injustices.
Foundation stone laid for ₹147.36-crore Gaddipadu ROB in Guntur
Union Ministers laid the foundation stone for the ₹147.36-crore Gaddipadu Railway Overbridge in Guntur, with eight ROBs sanctioned for the district at an estimated central allocation of about ₹750 crore.
Belagavi youth missing for five days found dead in Khanapur taluk
A 27-year-old Belagavi man reported missing since September 20 was found dead near Nandgad Danti in Khanapur taluk, with police investigating the circumstances.
Hyderabad Ganesh immersion ends peacefully; top cop joins celebration dance
Hyderabad's Ganesh immersion concluded peacefully with over 20,000 idols immersed, Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said, adding that police worked nearly 24 hours.
DMK says Veeramani arrest came only after court pressure, files ECI complaint against Vijay
DMK MP Constantine Ravindran has alleged that Veeramani, owner of Gem Granites, was arrested only after a court expressed displeasure, and has sought ECI action against CM Vijay.
HPV Vaccine Dosing Debate: Could One Shot Replace Two?
Experts are considering whether a single HPV vaccine dose could replace the current two-dose regimen, amid legal battles over federal vaccination guidance.
Centre orders 112 captive coal plants to run at full capacity through December
The Power Ministry has directed 112 captive coal-based generating stations of 50 MW and above to operate at maximum available capacity from October 1 to December 31, 2026.