‘Influence carries responsibility’: Maha FDA backs Prez Murmu’s message to film stars

IANS | September 26, 2026 8:57 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 26 (IANS) Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday said celebrities and advertisers have a responsibility to ensure that products they endorse do not compromise public health, backing President Droupadi Murmu’s recent appeal to film personalities to refrain from promoting substances harmful to health.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, ECs Sandhu-Joshi meet; Form 6, SIR decisions clarified (Lead)

IANS | September 26, 2026 6:56 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought to quell reports of differences within the poll panel, with Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi holding a full commission meeting at Nirvachan Sadan in New Delhi.

Delhi SIR: ECI extends deadline for filing claims and objections till Oct 30

IANS | September 26, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The ECI on Saturday extended the deadline for Delhi electors to file SIR-related claims and objections by one month or till October 30 and fixed November 30 as the last date for disposal of notices and claims and objections, an official said on Saturday.

Pakistan braces for bloody PTI confrontation, lockdown imposed amid casualty fears

Vicky Nanjappa | September 26, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing a virtual lockdown ahead of the massive march planned by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The march originally scheduled to be held on September 27 will now take place on October 4.

Rajasthan: Congress secures board by one vote in Khatushyamji Municipality; Vinita Poonia elected chairperson

IANS | September 26, 2026 3:39 PM

Jaipur, Sep 26 (IANS) The election result for the Khatushyamji Municipality in Sikar district was declared on Saturday, with Congress candidate Vinita Poonia elected as the Municipality Chairperson by a margin of just one vote.

JD(U) says Delhi voters tired of 'new alternatives' as Prashant Kishor eyes MCD polls

IANS | September 26, 2026 3:21 PM

Patna, Sep 26 (IANS) As Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor explores plans to contest the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) polls, the JD(U) on Saturday said people in the national Capital had already become tired of 'new alternatives', pointing out that they had earlier voted for the AAP as an alternative.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

IANS | September 26, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday in what was described by officials as a courtesy call.

Delhi govt forms three special committees to oversee Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath preparations

IANS | September 26, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Delhi government has constituted three special committees to oversee preparations for the upcoming Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath Puja celebrations in the national Capital, with the aim of ensuring better facilities, security and smooth arrangements for devotees.

Brij Bhushan acquittal: Delhi court defers women wrestlers’ appeal hearing to Sep 28

IANS | September 26, 2026 12:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) A Delhi court on Saturday adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal filed by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former WFI Assistant Secretary Vinod Tomar, in the alleged sexual harassment and intimidation case.

Political circles mourn Ram Govind Chaudhary’s death; Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute

IANS | September 26, 2026 11:32 AM

Lucknow, Sep 26 (IANS) The death of Ram Govind Chaudhary, former Leader of the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader, has sent shockwaves through political circles in the state.

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‘Influence carries responsibility’: Maha FDA backs Prez Murmu’s message to film stars

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, ECs Sandhu-Joshi meet; Form 6, SIR decisions clarified (Lead)

Delhi SIR: ECI extends deadline for filing claims and objections till Oct 30

Pakistan braces for bloody PTI confrontation, lockdown imposed amid casualty fears

Rajasthan: Congress secures board by one vote in Khatushyamji Municipality; Vinita Poonia elected chairperson

JD(U) says Delhi voters tired of 'new alternatives' as Prashant Kishor eyes MCD polls

UP CM Yogi Adityanath meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Delhi govt forms three special committees to oversee Ramlila, Durga Puja and Chhath preparations

Brij Bhushan acquittal: Delhi court defers women wrestlers’ appeal hearing to Sep 28

Political circles mourn Ram Govind Chaudhary’s death; Akhilesh Yadav pays tribute

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