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'Steps announced do not advance shared ambitions of both countries': India on US Department of Labour's announcement

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India on Friday said that it is aware of the decision announced by the US Department of Labour concerning the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for some companies, noting that suspension of PERM applications does not impact the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependents.

Jantar Mantar protest: Railways cancels trains to two Delhi stations, check full list here

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Indian Railways has cancelled and rescheduled several trains which were to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin railway stations on October 10, in view of anticipated severe road traffic congestion around the stations amid the proposed Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in the national capital.

No permission for Jantar Mantar protest, Delhi Police seek closure of 57 metro stations

IANS | October 9, 2026 12:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Ahead of the proposed protest by the CJP at Jantar Mantar on October 10, the Delhi Police on Friday said permission for the demonstration has been denied due to the organisers' failure to comply with legal directions and their own undertakings during an earlier protest.

CMRL-Exalogic case: HC orders Kerala Police to file FIR on ED's recommendation

IANS | October 9, 2026 11:15 AM

Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a major setback to CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered the registration of an FIR and a full investigation into the alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions.

Govt caps margin at 30 pc of MRP on non-scheduled cancer drugs; patients may save Rs 2,500 crore annually

IANS | October 9, 2026 10:19 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The government has expanded price controls on cancer medicines to curb excessive pricing and reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients, according to an official statement.

Delhi Police register FIR over assault on Kashmiri youth during INDIA bloc protest

IANS | October 9, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Delhi Police have registered an FIR against unidentified persons following a complaint by a Kashmiri youth who was allegedly assaulted a day earlier during a protest by Congress leaders in the Connaught Place area of the national capital.

India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday.

Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekar’s death; family statements to be recorded

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:22 AM

Panaji, Oct 9 (IANS) Goa Police have registered a medico-legal Unnatural Death (UD) case in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Nana Patekar.

Trust institutions; defeat govts through elections, says former SC Judge Hemant Gupta

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Former Supreme Court judge Hemant Gupta on Friday urged people to trust institutions, saying that those dissatisfied with the government should seek to defeat it through elections rather than question the system after electoral losses.

FM Sitharaman to hold high-level meetings with Singapore leadership, top CEOs

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarked on an official visit to Singapore from October 9-11, where she will hold a series of high-level engagements with the leadership of Singapore, senior members of the business and investment community, and global institutional investors.

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'Steps announced do not advance shared ambitions of both countries': India on US Department of Labour's announcement

Jantar Mantar protest: Railways cancels trains to two Delhi stations, check full list here

No permission for Jantar Mantar protest, Delhi Police seek closure of 57 metro stations

CMRL-Exalogic case: HC orders Kerala Police to file FIR on ED's recommendation

Govt caps margin at 30 pc of MRP on non-scheduled cancer drugs; patients may save Rs 2,500 crore annually

Delhi Police register FIR over assault on Kashmiri youth during INDIA bloc protest

India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

Goa Police file unnatural death case in Nana Patekar’s death; family statements to be recorded

Trust institutions; defeat govts through elections, says former SC Judge Hemant Gupta

FM Sitharaman to hold high-level meetings with Singapore leadership, top CEOs

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