'Seva Sankalp Yatra' reaches MP's Burhanpur; PM Modi interacts virtually with participants to learn about their experiences

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:49 PM

Burhanpur, Sep 24 (IANS) The 'Seva Sankalp Yatra' that is traversing from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthplace, Vadnagar (Gujarat), to Varanasi reached Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur on Thursday. During this leg of the journey, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the local leaders and participants of the Yatra via video conferencing and enquired about their experiences.

Asian Games: PM Modi congratulates Seema Kumari on winning bronze in 10000m

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated ace distance runner Seema Kumari for winning a historic medal for India in the women's 10,000m race at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Thursday.

JSW Cement faces Rs 229.85 crore GST demand notice over alleged tax classification issue

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:43 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) JSW Cement Limited, the cement arm of the Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group, on Thursday said that it has received a show-cause notice from the Central GST authorities proposing a tax demand of Rs 229.85 crore over an alleged short payment of Goods and Services Tax (GST) arising from incorrect classification of certain transactions.

Asian Games: India are benchmark in white-ball cricket; our challenge is to catch up, says Hesson

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:40 PM

Nisshin, Sep 24 (IANS) Describing India as the benchmark in white-ball cricket, Pakistan men's head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday said his side's primary challenge is to bridge that gap in the men’s T20 event at the Asian Games.

'Rahul Gandhi can keep demanding...ECI responsible for cleaning electoral rolls': Athawale on SIR row

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State and Republican Party of India (A) chief Ramdas Athawale on Thursday hit back at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders for demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

'Lacks knowledge of Indian politics': BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi's anti-incumbency claims

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) BJP on Thursday hit back at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's claims that anti-incumbency has "seemingly disappeared" during the current regime, accusing the latter of lacking knowledge of Indian politics.

What’s on the menu for Xi at Trump’s state dinner

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:31 PM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan at a White House state dinner on Thursday evening (Friday morning India time), with a menu that pairs American ingredients with Chinese influences.

Asian Games: India bags silver in thrilling mixed 4x400m relay final

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:31 PM

Nagoya, Sep 24 (IANS) India secured the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the 2026 Asian Games, clocking 3:14.46 to finish second behind Bahrain in a closely fought final at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium here on Thursday.

Timor-Leste backs India’s UN Security Council bid

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:24 PM

Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Timor-Leste President José Manuel Ramos-Horta has renewed his support for India to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council, saying its size, democratic record and civilisation make its exclusion difficult to justify.

India highlights principles of ‘Sarvodaya’ for inclusive path of development at G7 Ministers’ meeting

IANS | September 24, 2026 7:21 PM

New York, Sep 24 (IANS) Sibi George, Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Thursday emphasised India’s human-centric and inclusive path of development, anchored in the principles of ‘Sarvodaya ’, at the second G7 Development Ministers meeting in New York.