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.

India can clock growth beyond 8 pc: World Bank's Ajay Banga

IANS | September 2, 2026 9:14 AM

Asheville, Sep 2 (IANS) India has the potential to grow beyond its current 7-8 per cent trajectory, World Bank President Ajay Banga has said, describing the country’s latest economic performance as robust despite global energy pressures, trade uncertainty and the impact of El Niño.

Ram Temple Trust to hold key meet in Ayodhya today; decision likely on CEO post

IANS | September 2, 2026 8:31 AM

Ayodhya, Sep 2 (IANS) The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold a crucial meeting in Ayodhya on Wednesday to finalise the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and discuss other trustee-level positions, as the temple body moves ahead with major administrative and leadership changes.

PM Modi to address Jal Shakti summit in Delhi today, push 'Team India' approach

IANS | September 2, 2026 6:58 AM

New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti on Wednesday in New Delhi, with the event focusing on strengthening the spirit of 'Team India', deepening cooperative federalism and promoting greater coordination between the Centre and the states.

Prashant Singh appointed SAI Regional Director for Gujarat, Rajasthan

IANS | September 2, 2026 12:17 AM

Gandhinagar, Sep 2 (IANS) Prashant Singh's appointment as Regional Director of the Sports Authority of India's (SAI) Regional Centre in Gandhinagar will place the focus on strengthening the sporting pipeline across Gujarat and Rajasthan, from grassroots talent identification to high-performance and podium-level preparation.