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SC to hear plea challenging individual exercise of powers by CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week

IANS | September 29, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to list for hearing next week a fresh petition challenging the manner in which the powers of the Election Commission of India (ECI) are being exercised and questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise or represent powers constitutionally vested in the multi-member poll panel.

Maha FDA chief tells Sanjay Raut to produce proof of corruption amid extortion charges

IANS | September 29, 2026 11:37 AM

Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Tuesday hit back at Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Sanjay Raut’s allegations of systemic extortion within the regulatory body, stating that the claims are generic, lack concrete details, and that no formal letter has been received by his office to date regarding this.

AAP supporters assault Delhi cop during Kejriwal’s Tilak Nagar visit

IANS | September 29, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) A Delhi Police head constable was assaulted by a group of AAP supporters while he was videographing in plain clothes during former Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s visit to Tilak Nagar, sources said on Tuesday.

US President Trump announces Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics’ $18 billion investment to create fully integrated American steel company

IANS | September 29, 2026 10:45 AM

Washington, D.C., Sep 29 (IANS) US President Donald J. Trump announced at the White House in Washington, D.C., Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics’ $18 billion investment to build a fully integrated American steel company, uniting its iron ore mine on Minnesota’s Mesabi Iron Range with a new steel complex in Iowa.

CM Revanth Reddy's 'Ram god of rich, Shiva of poor' remark triggers BJP backlash

IANS | September 29, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has triggered a massive row with remarks drawing a contrast between the religious and political identities of North and South India.

48 trekkers evacuated from Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi amid heavy rainfall

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:55 AM

Uttarkashi, Sep 29 (IANS) Forty-eight trekkers and expedition members who were stranded at the high-altitude Kalindi Pass Base and Auden's Col Base in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district have been safely evacuated, officials said on Tuesday.

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces political entry, rules out joining any party

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:48 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh-cadre IAS officer Divya Mittal on Tuesday announced her entry into politics, days after resigning from the administrative service. She said her political journey would begin in Uttar Pradesh and that she would work with the people rather than aligning herself with any political party.

Saudi Arabia is India’s trusted and valued strategic partner: FM Sitharaman

IANS | September 29, 2026 9:30 AM

Doha, Sep 29 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has conveyed that Saudi Arabia is India’s trusted and valued strategic partner, highlighting the wide-ranging partnership between the two countries across defence, security, trade, investment, energy, technology, healthcare, education, culture and people-to-people exchanges.

BJP to hold first meeting of newly appointed state in-charges, co-in-charges today

IANS | September 29, 2026 7:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold the first meeting of its newly appointed state in-charges and co-in-charges at the party's national headquarters in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu's timeless heritage, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture showcased at Tourism Expo Japan

IANS | September 28, 2026 10:53 PM

Tokyo, Sep 28 (IANS) The three-day Tourism Expo Japan 2026, held in Tokyo, saw Tamil Nadu showcasing its timeless heritage, ancient temples, Buddhist connections, diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, cuisine, festivals and emerging tourism experiences to the Japanese travel trade and visitors.

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SC to hear plea challenging individual exercise of powers by CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week

Maha FDA chief tells Sanjay Raut to produce proof of corruption amid extortion charges

AAP supporters assault Delhi cop during Kejriwal’s Tilak Nagar visit

US President Trump announces Essar-backed Mesabi Metallics’ $18 billion investment to create fully integrated American steel company

CM Revanth Reddy's 'Ram god of rich, Shiva of poor' remark triggers BJP backlash

48 trekkers evacuated from Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi amid heavy rainfall

Former IAS officer Divya Mittal announces political entry, rules out joining any party

Saudi Arabia is India’s trusted and valued strategic partner: FM Sitharaman

BJP to hold first meeting of newly appointed state in-charges, co-in-charges today

Tamil Nadu's timeless heritage, breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture showcased at Tourism Expo Japan

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