India's manufacturing sector clocks strong industrial output growth by 7.81 pc in FY25, jobs up 7.19 pc

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s registered manufacturing sector registered robust growth in terms of industrial output by 7.81 per cent in the financial year 2024-25 over the previous fiscal, with total employment growing 7.19 per cent in the same period, according to the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data released by the government on Wednesday.

Mumbai records highest September property registrations in 14 years

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:22 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Mumbai recorded 12,622 property registrations, a 5 per cent increase from a year earlier and the highest level for the month of September in more than 14 years, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Gauahar Khan says 'Choti bachchi jaise gir gayi’ as Mary Kom accused Qazi Touqeer of pushing her

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:15 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actress and former 'Bigg Boss 7' winner Gauahar Khan called out Mary Kom for blaming Qazi Touqeer for hurting her in 'Bigg Boss 20'.

'Govt should take responsibility': DU students intensify protests over women's safety

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Students from Delhi University have intensified their protests over rising cases of crime against women in the national capital, taking to the streets with posters and placards, challenging restrictions imposed on women, and demanding accountability for incidents of sexual violence.

India aligns development agenda with renewable energy and green policy: Report

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India is increasingly aligning its development agenda with climate action, integrating renewable energy, energy efficiency and green industrial policy into economic planning rather than treating environmental goals as separate priorities, a new report has said.

Army, BSF hold strategic seminar in Shillong to strengthen border coordination

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

Shillong, Sep 30 (IANS) A crucial seminar between the Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) was held in Shillong for better operational coordination.

BJP nervous ahead of 2027 UP polls: SP MP criticises Keshav Maurya over 'Sampnath’ remarks

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, Sep 30 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Awadhesh Prasad on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Uttar Pradesh (UP) Deputy Chief Minister, Keshav Prasad Maurya over his "Sampnath" remarks, alleging that the statement reflected nervousness within the BJP ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections.

Asian Games: Sunil Kumar storms to bronze, makes history in Greco-Roman wrestling

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:01 PM

Nagoya, Sep 30 (IANS) Sunil Kumar produced a dominant display to secure bronze in the men’s 87kg Greco-Roman wrestling event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday, overpowering the Philippines’ Callum Johnston Roberts 9-0 by technical superiority.

Temple Trust CEO visits Ram Katha Museum in Ayodhya

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:52 PM

Ayodhya, Sep 30 (IANS) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, Air Marshal (retired), Jeetendra Mishra, on Wednesday paid a visit to the International Ram Katha Museum in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Wamiqa Gabbi on playing Jyoti Nikam in ‘Prahaar’: ‘I realized how important a role she has played in Ujjwal sir’s journey’

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:51 PM

Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi has opened up about portraying Jyoti Nikam in the upcoming film ‘Prahaar.’