Delhi Police arrests two absconding MCOCA accused; recovers Rs 30 Lakh

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) The Outer North District Police has arrested two absconding accused in a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) at Narela police station and recovered Rs 30 lakh, allegedly proceeds of crime, along with a Mahindra Thar vehicle, officials said on Friday.

'Steps announced do not advance shared ambitions of both countries': India on US Department of Labour's announcement

IANS | October 9, 2026 1:28 PM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) India on Friday said that it is aware of the decision announced by the US Department of Labour concerning the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme for some companies, noting that suspension of PERM applications does not impact the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependents.

CMRL-Exalogic case: HC orders Kerala Police to file FIR on ED's recommendation

IANS | October 9, 2026 11:15 AM

Kochi, Oct 9 (IANS) In a major setback to CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Kerala High Court on Friday ordered the registration of an FIR and a full investigation into the alleged financial dealings between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions.

India, Mali commemorate World Cotton Day, discuss opportunities to boost value chains

IANS | October 9, 2026 9:31 AM

New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Leaders and experts, commemorating the World Cotton Day at the UN, discussed opportunities to strengthen cotton value chains, support smallholders and artisans, improve processing capacity and market access, encourage use of technology and advanced science in the sector and deepen international partnerships, according to an official statement on Friday.