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GARC upgrading vehicle testing under PM E-DRIVE scheme

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) at Oragadam in Chennai, functioning under the National Automotive Board, has started installing new state-of-the-art equipment for upgrading its testing infrastructure to strengthen capabilities for emerging electric and advanced vehicle technologies in India, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

SC seeks Centre’s response on UPI charges above Rs 2,000; declines interim stay

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea challenging the Centre’s recent decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on specified high-value Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, while declining to immediately stay the implementation of the framework at this stage.

How PM-MKSSY is insuring India’s Blue Economy

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India’s total fish production has more than doubled from 9.6 million tonnes (2013–14) to 19.8 million tonnes (2024–25), with inland production shooting up to 14.74 million tonnes (2024–25) from 6.1 million tonnes in 2013–14, representing a transformation that few sectors can rival, a government factsheet said on Monday.

Ujjain Shahi Masjid issue already resolved; City Qazi urges people to ignore rumours

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:35 PM

Ujjain, Sep 28 (IANS) The long-running dispute over the partial removal of a portion of the historic Shahi Masjid for a road-widening project has been resolved through a mutual agreement reached overnight, according to City Qazi Khali Kurre Rahman.

Surgical strikes at 10: How Uri attack redefined India’s counter-terror doctrine against Pakistan

Vicky Nanjappa | September 28, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The cross-Line of Control military operations carried out on September 29, 2016, marked a decisive paradigm shift in India's national security strategy, establishing a high-precision deterrence model against cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

Army Chief praises courage, precision, dedication of artillery regiment on Gunners' Day

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) On the occasion of Gunners' Day, the Indian Army on Monday extended greetings to all serving personnel, veterans and families of the Artillery Regiment. Saluting the courage, precision and dedication of the Artillery Regiment, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth, paid tribute to its personnel on the occasion.

Road inspection row: Victim demands resignation of Delhi Dy CM Verma, seeks FIR

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) A day after the alleged slapping incident involving Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, the victim on Monday demanded Parvesh Verma's resignation, saying he is "not worthy" of holding the post and that an FIR should be registered against him.

Govt providing ESIC health security to 25 crore people: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) India is providing health security through the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) to 25 crore people, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday, highlighting the scale of the government's social security and welfare programmes.

BJP to hold two-day brainstorming session in Mathura on UP poll preparations

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold a two-day brainstorming session in Mathura on October 3 and 4 as part of its preparations for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with senior party leaders expected to discuss the electoral road map and organisational strategy for the state.

JP Nadda hits out at Cong, INDIA bloc over SIR row; accuses Oppn of spreading confusion, anarchy

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:42 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Monday hit out at Congress and the INDIA bloc, accusing them of lacking policies and vision and alleging that they were now devising new ways to spread confusion and anarchy across the country.