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AI helps Islamic State, Al-Qaeda draw women, children into larger radicalised ecosystem; India among targets

Vicky Nanjappa | September 11, 2026 1:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Terrorist groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaeda are increasingly moving away from terror strikes. Looking at the emerging pattern, both these groups have completely moved towards the propaganda and radicalisation model. The worrying part is that Artificial Intelligence is being used by Islamic State and Al-Qaeda to draw women, children into a larger, radicalised ecosystem globally and in India.

India crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations: Ministry of Health

IANS | September 11, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health on Friday announced that India has crossed 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, marking an "important milestone" against HPV infection and HPV-associated cancers.

BJP, SAD, RPI should forge alliance to stop Cong: Ramdas Athawale on Punjab polls

IANS | September 11, 2026 12:25 PM

Amritsar, Sep 11 (IANS) Union Minister and Republican Party of India(A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Friday said the RPI, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), should form an alliance to stop the Congress from coming to power in the upcoming Punjab Assembly polls.

Indian Navy chief meets Australian counterpart in Canberra, discusses deepening maritime cooperation

IANS | September 11, 2026 12:18 PM

Canberra, Sep 11 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Krishna Swaminathan on Friday met Australian Navy Chief Vice Admiral Matthew Buckley at the Russell Office, administrative headquarters of the Australian Defence Force in Canberra.

BRICS must deepen trade, build resilient supply chains amid global shocks: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 11, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called for more predictable business environments, resilient supply chains and diversified trade relationships among BRICS countries and said the grouping's economic strength would increasingly depend on its ability to withstand global shocks.

PM Modi remembers 9/11 victims, reaffirms India’s resolve against terrorism

IANS | September 11, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered and honoured the victims of the horrific 9/11 terror attacks on the 25th anniversary and expressed solidarity with the families whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy.

Piyush Goyal urges BRICS members to open their markets further, ensure seamless trade

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Calling for deeper economic integration among the BRICS members, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the bloc should open markets further, simplify regulatory procedures and facilitate faster clearance of consignments.

Nationwide strike disrupts banking services as unions demand 5-day workweek, pending wages

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:51 AM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) Banking services, particularly at public sector banks across India were disrupted on Friday due to the United Forum of Bank Unions' (UFBU) nationwide strike seeking immediate implementation of a five‑day workweek and resolution of pending wages.

Raj urban polls: Om Birla casts vote in Kota, appeals to voters for maximum turnout

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:38 AM

Kota, Sep 11 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday cast his vote at a polling booth in Shakti Nagar and appealed to people across Rajasthan to exercise their franchise in large numbers in the ongoing civic elections, saying greater public participation would strengthen democracy and make institutions more accountable.

Maneka Gandhi advocates against depiction of animal cruelty in films, says viewers get influenced by movies

IANS | September 11, 2026 11:27 AM

Mumbai, Sep 11 (IANS) Animals rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi urged film-makers and actors against depiction of animal cruelty in movies, saying that since people are heavily influenced by films, they consider the act as justified.

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AI helps Islamic State, Al-Qaeda draw women, children into larger radicalised ecosystem; India among targets

India crossed 80 lakh HPV vaccinations: Ministry of Health

BJP, SAD, RPI should forge alliance to stop Cong: Ramdas Athawale on Punjab polls

Indian Navy chief meets Australian counterpart in Canberra, discusses deepening maritime cooperation

BRICS must deepen trade, build resilient supply chains amid global shocks: EAM Jaishankar

PM Modi remembers 9/11 victims, reaffirms India’s resolve against terrorism

Piyush Goyal urges BRICS members to open their markets further, ensure seamless trade

Nationwide strike disrupts banking services as unions demand 5-day workweek, pending wages

Raj urban polls: Om Birla casts vote in Kota, appeals to voters for maximum turnout

Maneka Gandhi advocates against depiction of animal cruelty in films, says viewers get influenced by movies

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