Braj to be developed on lines of Ayodhya, Kashi: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:42 PM

Mathura, Sep 4 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that 'Braj Bhoomi' will now be developed on the lines of Ayodhya and Kashi, with a grand complex planned in Mathura and Vrindavan to reflect the region's spiritual and cultural significance.

RRU to host BRICS training programme on money laundering, terror financing from Sep 7

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:22 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 4 (IANS) Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) in Gandhinagar will host a five-day BRICS capacity-building programme on combating money laundering and terrorist financing from September 7 to 11, bringing together policymakers, financial intelligence and supervisory authorities, law-enforcement and prosecution agencies from BRICS member states.

Russian Chief Justice arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS Chief Justices' Forum

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Russia's Chief Justice Igor Krasnov arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum. Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, and other officials received Krasnov at the airport who will be holding bilateral meetings with his counterparts from BRICS member countries on strengthening legal cooperation.

Geothermal energy poised to accelerate India’s drive to Net Zero by 2070

IANS | September 4, 2026 4:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) The recent commissioning of the first two geothermal wells in Ladakh marks the beginning of the journey to make geothermal energy a key part of India’s renewable energy story as the nation drives towards Net Zero by 2070, according to a government factsheet issued on Friday.

CJP stir on attack on protestor's dad: Delhi Police promises to add stringent Sections to FIR within 72 hours

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Following the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation outside the Parliament Street Police Station, the Delhi Police has assured to add Sections of the POCSO, SC/ST Act and charges under attempt to murder in the FIR against the man accused of assaulting a minor protester's father. The protest was also joined by Azad Samaj Party chief and MP Chandrashekhar Azad, Purnia MP Pappu Yadav and the Indian Youth Congress.

Karnataka launches Rs 28.52-crore cloud seeding programme amid rainfall deficit

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:15 PM

Bengaluru, Sep 4 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Friday launched its cloud seeding programme aimed at addressing the rainfall deficit and preventing a possible water crisis in the state, with Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy flagging off a specially-equipped aircraft at HAL Airport in Bengaluru.