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VHP welcomes HM Shah's UCC announcement; says move will advance women, child rights

IANS | September 14, 2026 2:01 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all the NDA-ruled states, saying the move would prove to be a milestone in advancing women's and children's rights by eliminating gender inequality and discrimination in the country.

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17

IANS | September 14, 2026 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the fifth edition of SEMICON India 2026 on September 17 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi, bringing together global semiconductor companies, policymakers, investors, researchers, start-ups and academia to showcase India’s expanding capabilities across the semiconductor and electronics value chain.

AQIS mounts digital push in India, seeks to rebuild operational capabilities

Vicky Nanjappa | September 14, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) has been gradually re-building its capabilities and is seeking to regain its lost glory. While on one hand it has been regrouping in Afghanistan, on the other it has increased its recruitment cum radicalisation drive in India.

India’s BRICS presidency boosts development agenda of Global South

IANS | September 14, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) India’s 2026 BRICS presidency has succeeded in highlighting that the concerns of developing countries should not be treated as peripheral to global governance, and made a positive contribution to the development agenda of Global South, according to a new report.

Essential to have one law for one country: BJP leaders on HM Shah's UCC announcement

IANS | September 14, 2026 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all states governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), describing the move as necessary for ensuring uniformity in laws and addressing various social issues.

CBI registers FIR in Disha Salian death case after father records statement

IANS | September 14, 2026 12:40 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday registered an FIR in connection with the death of Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, following an order of the Bombay High Court.

India’s wholesale price index inflation stands at 9.92 pc for August: Govt

IANS | September 14, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The wholesale price index (WPI) inflation for August stood at 9.92 per cent, compared to 9.78 per cent in July, the government data showed on Monday.

Lashkar-e-Taiba launches slow-burn radicalisation drive in J&K, infiltration bid follows

Vicky Nanjappa | September 14, 2026 12:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Indian agencies have stepped up operations in the wake of Lashkar-e-Taiba making a massive push to rebuild terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir. Latest Intelligence reports suggest that the outfit has been in overdrive mode to revive terror in the Valley.

147 coal mines auctioned since 2020 till date amid robust reforms: Govt

IANS | September 14, 2026 12:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government said on Monday that 147 coal mines have been auctioned since 2020 till date, with 44 new companies winning a coal mine amid robust reforms in the sector.

'There is no non-vegetarian food in Sanatan's civilisation and culture': Islamic scholar criticises LoP Gandhi’s BRICS dinner swipe

IANS | September 14, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Islamic scholar Mufti Wajahat Qasmi on Monday criticised Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, for his purported remarks about the all-vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit gala dinner, saying India’s cultural and civilisational traditions should be respected.

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VHP welcomes HM Shah's UCC announcement; says move will advance women, child rights

PM Modi to inaugurate SEMICON India 2026 on September 17

AQIS mounts digital push in India, seeks to rebuild operational capabilities

India’s BRICS presidency boosts development agenda of Global South

Essential to have one law for one country: BJP leaders on HM Shah's UCC announcement

CBI registers FIR in Disha Salian death case after father records statement

India’s wholesale price index inflation stands at 9.92 pc for August: Govt

Lashkar-e-Taiba launches slow-burn radicalisation drive in J&K, infiltration bid follows

147 coal mines auctioned since 2020 till date amid robust reforms: Govt

'There is no non-vegetarian food in Sanatan's civilisation and culture': Islamic scholar criticises LoP Gandhi’s BRICS dinner swipe

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