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UPCOS will ensure dignity, timely salaries, social security for outsourced workers: CM Yogi

IANS | September 2, 2026 1:26 PM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the state’s development journey over the past nine to nine-and-a-half years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been made possible through the collective efforts of its people, including outsourced, contractual and permanent employees.

India to establish unified intelligence grid to counter multi-front security threats

Vicky Nanjappa | September 2, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) India's national security planners are preparing to establish a unified intelligence grid to enhance operational capabilities and counter multi-front security threats posed by foreign adversaries, senior officials have said.

Adani Ports handles record 50 MMT cargo in August, logs 19 pc growth

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:29 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 2 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) handled a record 50 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo in August 2026, an increase of 19 per cent year-on-year, the company said on Wednesday.

Disha Salian's father vows to continue legal fight after Bombay HC orders CBI probe

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Satish Salian, father of late celebrity manager Disha Salian, on Wednesday said that he would continue his fight for justice after the Bombay High Court ordered a CBI probe into his daughter's death in 2020.

UGC NET 2026 re-exam: City intimation slip released for English, Commerce and Sociology papers

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday released the UGC NET re-examination 2026 city intimation slip for candidates who are scheduled to appear for the re-test.

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian death case

IANS | September 2, 2026 11:44 AM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI investigation into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who died by suicide in June 2020.

‘Why all ministers mum on rape of minors,’ UP Cong chief slams BJP govt

IANS | September 2, 2026 11:22 AM

Lucknow, Sep 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the gang rape of a 16-year-old girl inside a moving sleeper bus in Greater Noida, questioning the alleged silence of the ruling party and its leaders over the incident.

Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj not students’ voice but ‘Goonj of Sharia’: Nitesh Rane

IANS | September 2, 2026 11:14 AM

Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane on Wednesday criticised Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, over his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme, alleging that it was not a platform representing students but an attempt to promote 'Sharia' in the country.

Saints welcome likely appointment of Ram Temple Trust's first CEO; hope for better management

IANS | September 2, 2026 10:05 AM

Ayodhya, Sep 2 (IANS) As the three-member panel tasked with selecting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust submitted its report recommending three names for the post, saints in Ayodhya on Wednesday expressed excitement, saying they hope the new CEO will improve the temple's functioning and management.

UP woman found murdered at home; jewellery robbed, no signs of forced entry

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:47 AM

Kanpur, Sep 2 (IANS) A 58-year-old woman was found murdered during a robbery at her residence in the Keshavpuram area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Police suspect that the perpetrators may have been familiar with the house and had prior knowledge of where valuables were kept, officials said.

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UPCOS will ensure dignity, timely salaries, social security for outsourced workers: CM Yogi

India to establish unified intelligence grid to counter multi-front security threats

Adani Ports handles record 50 MMT cargo in August, logs 19 pc growth

Disha Salian's father vows to continue legal fight after Bombay HC orders CBI probe

UGC NET 2026 re-exam: City intimation slip released for English, Commerce and Sociology papers

Bombay HC orders CBI probe into Disha Salian death case

‘Why all ministers mum on rape of minors,’ UP Cong chief slams BJP govt

Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj not students’ voice but ‘Goonj of Sharia’: Nitesh Rane

Saints welcome likely appointment of Ram Temple Trust's first CEO; hope for better management

UP woman found murdered at home; jewellery robbed, no signs of forced entry

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