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No documents were required for additional declaration form, reiterates ECI on SIR guidelines

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Amid a row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday drew attention to the provision, cleared with "unanimous approval", that those submitting an additional declaration form, along with Form 6 or Form 8, would not have to submit any other document.

Why MDR on select UPI payments is being viewed as a sustainable revenue model

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on select high-value UPI merchant transactions is being viewed by stakeholders as a step towards creating a sustainable revenue model for India's rapidly expanding digital payments ecosystem, while keeping the vast majority of transactions free for users and small merchants.

SC lays down safeguards to prevent misuse of POCSO Act in matrimonial, custody disputes

IANS | September 24, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court has laid down a set of safeguards to prevent the misuse of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) in matrimonial and child custody disputes, cautioning that false allegations can cause irreparable harm to an accused parent while also adversely affecting custody proceedings.

'Seva Sankalp Yatra' reaches MP's Burhanpur; PM Modi interacts virtually with participants to learn about their experiences

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:49 PM

Burhanpur, Sep 24 (IANS) The 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' that is traversing from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthplace, Vadnagar (Gujarat), to Varanasi reached Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur on Thursday. During this leg of the journey, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the local leaders and participants of the Yatra via video conferencing and enquired about their experiences.

'Rahul Gandhi can keep demanding...ECI responsible for cleaning electoral rolls': Athawale on SIR row

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State and Republican Party of India (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders for demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

'Lacks knowledge of Indian politics': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi's anti-incumbency claims

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) BJP on Thursday hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims that anti-incumbency has "seemingly disappeared" during the current regime, accusing the latter of lacking knowledge of Indian politics.

Palestinian envoy slams US for denying visas to PLO members, PA officials for UNGA 2026

IANS | September 24, 2026 6:24 PM

New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Palestine's Ambassador to India, Abdullah M Abu Shawesh, on Thursday criticised the US' decision to extend visa restrictions on members of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA), saying that the host country behaves like an owner of the United Nations.

For India’s next trillion dollars of growth, the East must rise: Gautam Adani

IANS | September 24, 2026 5:53 PM

Kolkata, Sep 24 (IANS) Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said on Thursday that for several decades, much of India’s economic momentum has been driven by the western and southern corridors of the country, but the next chapter must create new centres of gravity, however challenging it may be.

Electronics to defence, ‘Make in India’ makes country a global hub for manufacturing

IANS | September 24, 2026 5:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Electronics production in India has increased nearly sevenfold, from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 13.11 lakh crore in 2025-26, while the value of indigenous defence production increased from Rs 46,429 crore in 2014-15 to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, an official statement said on Thursday.

From flyovers to drainage, Gujarat CM launches Rs 584 crore civic works in Ahmedabad

IANS | September 24, 2026 5:45 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 24 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday inaugurated six development projects worth Rs 279.80 crore and laid foundation stones for six more valued at Rs 304.05 crore, taking the total value of civic works launched in Ahmedabad to Rs 583.85 crore.

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No documents were required for additional declaration form, reiterates ECI on SIR guidelines

Why MDR on select UPI payments is being viewed as a sustainable revenue model

SC lays down safeguards to prevent misuse of POCSO Act in matrimonial, custody disputes

'Seva Sankalp Yatra' reaches MP's Burhanpur; PM Modi interacts virtually with participants to learn about their experiences

'Rahul Gandhi can keep demanding...ECI responsible for cleaning electoral rolls': Athawale on SIR row

'Lacks knowledge of Indian politics': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi's anti-incumbency claims

Palestinian envoy slams US for denying visas to PLO members, PA officials for UNGA 2026

For India’s next trillion dollars of growth, the East must rise: Gautam Adani

Electronics to defence, ‘Make in India’ makes country a global hub for manufacturing

From flyovers to drainage, Gujarat CM launches Rs 584 crore civic works in Ahmedabad

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