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Govt issues clarification on legislative developments concerning its shareholding in IDBI Bank

IANS | October 17, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) The government on Saturday issued a clarification on the legislative developments in 2003 concerning the government’s shareholding in IDBI Bank, saying the legislative history of the IDBI (Repeal) Act, 2003, the judicial pronouncement of the Delhi High Court and successive Union Budget speeches “collectively demonstrate the evolution of the Government’s policy towards the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank”.

Delhi Police arrest CJP's Abhijeet Dipke; to be produced before court

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:36 AM

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IANS) Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was arrested and will be produced before an SEM court on Saturday.

Gujarat: Ahmedabad civic body seals snack unit, seizes 1,010 kg of food products over safety violations

IANS | October 16, 2026 10:49 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed a food processing unit in the Danilimda area and placed 1,010 kg of food products under seizure after an inspection found the use of non-permitted colours in savoury snacks, repeated reuse of frying oil and violations of hygiene and labelling requirements.

Ankita Bhandari case: Parents meet CBI officials, get assurance of fair and impartial probe

IANS | October 16, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The parents of Ankita Bhandari, who was allegedly murdered at a resort in Uttarakhand in 2022, met senior Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials at the agency's headquarters here on Friday and apprised them of various aspects of the case.

Delhi BJP praises police for smooth handling of CJP-called Tiranga event

IANS | October 16, 2026 10:11 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Friday commended the Delhi Police for successfully and smoothly dealing with the attempt by the CJP, its foreign sponsors and almost the entire opposition to create anarchy in Connaught Place in the name of hoisting the Tricolour.

From carrying water pots to turning on taps: Jal Jeevan Mission eases lives in K’taka village

IANS | October 16, 2026 9:37 PM

Tumakuru (Karnataka), Oct 16 (IANS) The Central Government's Jal Jeevan Mission has brought significant relief to residents of Maidala village in Karnataka's Tumakuru district by providing household tap water connections, reducing their dependence on open wells, hand pumps and lakes for their daily water requirements.

Gujarat: HM Amit Shah lays foundation for 81-foot Shiva statue at temple during Navratri

IANS | October 16, 2026 9:34 PM

Ahmedabad, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday laid the foundation stone for an 81-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva at the Varadayini Mata temple in Rupal area of Gandhinagar district, before visiting the Bahuchara Mata temple in Mansa with his family during Navratri.

Zero electricity bill, potential for additional income through net metering: Beneficiaries hail PM Surya scheme

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh and Odisha on Friday hailed the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, saying that the scheme has resulted in zero electricity bills, thereby cutting down down on their monthly expenditure, and has also provided the potential for additional income as the surplus electricity generated by the system is fed back into the grid through net metering.

India and Vietnam review cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security at fourth Security Dialogue

IANS | October 16, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India and Vietnam on Friday reviewed their cooperation across key areas, including economic security, maritime engagements, counter-terrorism, emerging technologies and cyber security, as the two countries held the fourth edition of their Security Dialogue in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

From Kuno to Kutch: Chasing India’s cheetahs across their new wild landscapes

IANS | October 16, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) India’s cheetah story has entered a new phase. After the species disappeared from the country in the 1950s, Project Cheetah brought the animal back in year 2022.

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Govt issues clarification on legislative developments concerning its shareholding in IDBI Bank

Delhi Police arrest CJP's Abhijeet Dipke; to be produced before court

Gujarat: Ahmedabad civic body seals snack unit, seizes 1,010 kg of food products over safety violations

Ankita Bhandari case: Parents meet CBI officials, get assurance of fair and impartial probe

Delhi BJP praises police for smooth handling of CJP-called Tiranga event

From carrying water pots to turning on taps: Jal Jeevan Mission eases lives in K’taka village

Gujarat: HM Amit Shah lays foundation for 81-foot Shiva statue at temple during Navratri

Zero electricity bill, potential for additional income through net metering: Beneficiaries hail PM Surya scheme

India and Vietnam review cooperation in counter-terrorism, cyber security at fourth Security Dialogue

From Kuno to Kutch: Chasing India’s cheetahs across their new wild landscapes

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