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SC quashes Mulla Afroz’s NSA detention in Sambhal violence case, imposes Rs 10 lakh costs on UP govt

IANS | September 29, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of UP cleric Mulla Afroz under the National Security Act (NSA) in connection with the 2024 Sambhal violence case, holding that a confessional statement made before a police officer cannot, by itself and without independent supporting material, form the basis for preventive detention.

Indian Railways approves new MEMU services linking Meerut City with Khurja, Saharanpur

IANS | September 29, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Indian Railways on Tuesday said that it has approved two MEMU services connecting Meerut City with Khurja and Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh.

India and Japan discuss potential for strengthening cooperation in communications, AI

IANS | September 29, 2026 4:40 PM

Tokyo, Sep 29 (IANS) India and Japan on Tuesday discussed the potential for further strengthening cooperation in communications, digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Warehousing growth to expand beyond Grade A cities: Adani Ports’ Pankaj Bhardwaj

IANS | September 29, 2026 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Warehousing growth in India is expected to increasingly move beyond major consumption centres, with states such as Odisha, West Bengal and Assam emerging as potential growth markets, Pankaj Kumar Bhardwaj, Senior Vice President and Business Head–Warehousing and Adani Agri Logistics, Adani Ports and SEZ, said on Tuesday.

RJD's Manoj Jha hits back at Nitin Nabin over SIR row, says allegations against Oppn should be backed by evidence

IANS | September 29, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) With BJP President Nitin Nabin accusing the Opposition of misleading the public over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday said the Opposition had not raised the issue and that the Indian daily had investigated it and presented its findings with evidence.

Terror outfits deploy dead-drop tactics to evade detection and funnel contraband into India

Vicky Nanjappa | September 29, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Terrorist organisations operating against India switched to covert dead-drop techniques to transfer funds, weapons, and operational instructions, intelligence officials have revealed.

CWC meet: Cong calls SIR fraud exercise; plans pan-India stir against ‘compromised’ poll panel

IANS | September 29, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Tuesday deliberated on a host of burning issues concerning the 'irregularities' in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and vowed to launch nationwide protests against alleged malpractices by the Election Commission (EC).

Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

IANS | September 29, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday handed over financial sanction letters worth more than Rs 1,200 crore to agriculture ministers of 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY).

Assam Rifles NCO killed, four personnel injured in militant ambush in Arunachal Pradesh

IANS | September 29, 2026 3:12 PM

Itanagar, Sep 29 (IANS) An Assam Rifles havildar was killed, and four other personnel injured after heavily armed suspected militants ambushed a patrol party along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday, officials said.

Fighting for electoral integrity: Thackeray brothers announce October 4 march against ECI

IANS | September 29, 2026 2:37 PM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) In a bid to signal a unified front against the Election Commission of India (ECI), Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday addressed a joint press conference to unveil the blueprint for a public protest march scheduled for October 4.

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SC quashes Mulla Afroz’s NSA detention in Sambhal violence case, imposes Rs 10 lakh costs on UP govt

Indian Railways approves new MEMU services linking Meerut City with Khurja, Saharanpur

India and Japan discuss potential for strengthening cooperation in communications, AI

Warehousing growth to expand beyond Grade A cities: Adani Ports’ Pankaj Bhardwaj

RJD's Manoj Jha hits back at Nitin Nabin over SIR row, says allegations against Oppn should be backed by evidence

Terror outfits deploy dead-drop tactics to evade detection and funnel contraband into India

CWC meet: Cong calls SIR fraud exercise; plans pan-India stir against ‘compromised’ poll panel

Centre sanctions Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana

Assam Rifles NCO killed, four personnel injured in militant ambush in Arunachal Pradesh

Fighting for electoral integrity: Thackeray brothers announce October 4 march against ECI

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