PM Modi interacts with Seva Yatris travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar; highlights grassroots service, Viksit Bharat vision

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted via video conferencing with participants of the Seva Yatra travelling from Varanasi to Vadnagar under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Seva Yatris shared their experiences from their journey, including their interactions with villagers and beneficiaries of various government schemes.

ECI says UP conference postponement due to event scheduling factors

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:06 AM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has said that the postponement of two Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) conferences in Uttar Pradesh was part of the routine process of adjusting dates for official events, citing factors including venue availability, schedules of senior authorities and natural conditions.

IIT-Bombay student death case: Locked iPhone becomes key hurdle for Crime Branch

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:01 AM

Mumbai, Sep 25 (IANS) The Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating the death of IIT-Bombay student Sahil Wakode, is facing a major challenge due to his locked iPhone 17. Sahil's phone had a pattern lock, and even his acquaintances were reportedly unaware of it. Consequently, the police are currently unable to extract data from the device.

Gujarat Police honours over 30 retired senior officers at 'Salute Our Mentors' programme

IANS | September 24, 2026 11:36 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 24 (IANS) The Gujarat Police on Thursday honoured more than 30 retired DGP- and ADGP-rank officers at a 'Salute Our Mentors' programme at Police Bhavan, with Director General of Police (DGP) Gyanendra Singh Malik recalling how guidance received during his probation and early postings continued to influence his career.