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Coal India makes radical shift to smart mining operations

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Government-owned mining giant Coal India Ltd (CIL) has driven a strategic shift towards modernising both underground (UG) and open-cast (OC) operations for greater efficiency, safety and sustainability. It has rapidly moved away from the conventional mining technology and methods to more advanced tools and practices, according to a factsheet issued by the Coal Ministry on Tuesday.

Pakistan claims Masood Azhar in Afghanistan, but Indian agencies track his shifting hideouts

Vicky Nanjappa | September 15, 2026 1:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) announced a fresh bounty of PKR 70 lakh on Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar, maintaining that the terrorist leader is hiding in Afghanistan, a claim intelligence agencies and global observers view as an attempt to evade scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Mother of Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide to be BJP's candidate for Nandigram bypoll

IANS | September 15, 2026 12:24 PM

Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday announced the names of the party's candidates for the forthcoming bye-elections for Nandigram Assembly Constituency in East Midnapore district and Rejinagar Assembly Constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal.

India has to constantly apply and re-apply itself to changing dynamic: EAM Jaishankar on operating in complex landscape

IANS | September 15, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India, with greater interests, more exposure, a larger number of partners and operating in a more complex landscape, has to constantly apply and re-apply to the changing dynamic.

Over 13,000 schools being revamped under PM SHRI scheme, more than 20 lakh students to benefit

IANS | September 15, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) More than 13,000 schools across the country are being revamped under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) Scheme, with the initiative expected to directly benefit more than 20 lakh students, according to a government statement.

Gurugram biker hit-and-run accused Kalyan Bainsla arrested in Rajasthan's Dausa

IANS | September 15, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Kalyan Bainsla, the accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run, has been arrested in Rajasthan's Dausa. He will be brought to Gurugram soon, officials said.

PM Modi extends Samvatsari greetings, says forgiveness, compassion strengthen every bond

IANS | September 15, 2026 11:21 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings to members of the Svetambara sect of the Jain community on the sacred occasion of Samvatsari, emphasising the importance of forgiveness, compassion, humility and goodwill in strengthening relationships.

Varanasi weaver's heartfelt birthday gift for PM Modi: A silk-thread portrait with mother

IANS | September 15, 2026 11:04 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, a Varanasi-based weaver has prepared a unique artistic tribute depicting the Prime Minister receiving his late mother Heeraben Modi’s blessings.

Crime culture must be stopped at all costs in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

IANS | September 15, 2026 10:31 AM

Newtown, Sep 15 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Tuesday said that antisocial elements had enjoyed complete dominance in Bengal for a long time and asserted that the government would enact whatever laws were required to eradicate such activities.

National Engineers' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to M. Visvesvaraya, hails engineers as 'Karmayogis'

IANS | September 15, 2026 10:16 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to legendary Indian engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya on the occasion of National Engineers' Day and lauded the contributions of engineers in building, innovating and creating solutions for a better tomorrow.

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Coal India makes radical shift to smart mining operations

Pakistan claims Masood Azhar in Afghanistan, but Indian agencies track his shifting hideouts

Mother of Suvendu Adhikari's slain aide to be BJP's candidate for Nandigram bypoll

India has to constantly apply and re-apply itself to changing dynamic: EAM Jaishankar on operating in complex landscape

Over 13,000 schools being revamped under PM SHRI scheme, more than 20 lakh students to benefit

Gurugram biker hit-and-run accused Kalyan Bainsla arrested in Rajasthan's Dausa

PM Modi extends Samvatsari greetings, says forgiveness, compassion strengthen every bond

Varanasi weaver's heartfelt birthday gift for PM Modi: A silk-thread portrait with mother

Crime culture must be stopped at all costs in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh

National Engineers' Day: PM Modi pays tribute to M. Visvesvaraya, hails engineers as 'Karmayogis'

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