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'Defeated people speak like this, it is their frustration': Manoj Tiwari criticises Mukesh Sahani over controversial remark against CEC

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:19 PM

Patna, Sep 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari on Thursday criticised the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) Chief Mukesh Sahani over his remarks against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, saying that such language has no place in a democracy and reflects the frustration of defeated people.

Banks to stay open on Sunday as govt seeks to minimise disruption due to strike

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) In order to minimise disruption to the genuine banking needs of the public, the Government has directed public sector banks to stay open on Sunday, a day before the start of the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank staff from September 28 to 30.

Accused in Samastipur molestation case will meet same fate as those in Jamui incident: JD-U

IANS | September 24, 2026 4:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Janata Dal-United (JD-U) national spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan said on Thursday that the accused in the molestation case in Bihar's Samastipur will meet the same fate as the culprits of the Jamui case.

CJP gives CEC Gyanesh Kumar 48-hours to resign, threatens nationwide agitation

IANS | September 24, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar within 48 hours and warned of a nationwide agitation if he does not step down.

New UPI MDR policy will not affect three-fourths of merchants: NPCI chief

IANS | September 24, 2026 3:30 PM

Mumbai, Sep 24 (IANS) Around three-fourths of India’s digital payment-accepting merchants will remain unaffected by the newly introduced merchant discount rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above Rs 2,000, as they have never recorded a transaction exceeding that amount, National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dilip Asbe said on Thursday.

67-year-old 'Natwarlal'-style conman held for duping senior citizen of Rs 1.75 crore

IANS | September 24, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Dwarka District Police has arrested a 67-year-old property dealer who was wanted in connection with a case involving the cheating of a senior citizen of nearly Rs 1.75 crore through forged property documents.

Govt committed to keeping sugar prices affordable during Dussehra and Diwali: ISMA

IANS | September 24, 2026 2:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) The government and the sugar industry are working together to ensure that sugar remains available to consumers at reasonable prices during the upcoming festive season, Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) Director General Deepak Ballani said on Thursday.

Akhilesh Yadav launches SP's PDA Yatra from Raebareli; UP ministers call it 'jumla'

IANS | September 24, 2026 2:33 PM

Lucknow, Sep 24 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief, Akhilesh Yadav, on Thursday launched the party's 'PDA Yatra' from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh as part of its campaign and preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections in the state.

Gujarat: New museum traces Dr Ambedkar’s life through 3D, virtual experiences

IANS | September 24, 2026 2:27 PM

Ahmedabad, Sep 24 (IANS) A Rs 11.01-crore museum and e-library dedicated to Dr B.R. Ambedkar was inaugurated at Ranip in Ahmedabad on Thursday, with the facility using digital, 3D and virtual technologies to present his life, struggles, speeches and contribution to social justice.

How narcotics money is finding its way into nightclubs, legitimate businesses to fund terror

Vicky Nanjappa | September 24, 2026 2:27 PM

New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Investigations by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have exposed a complex narco-terror funding network operating across India, revealing how drug proceeds are channelled through illicit hawala routes and invested in domestic businesses to finance cross-border terrorism, according to officials.

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'Defeated people speak like this, it is their frustration': Manoj Tiwari criticises Mukesh Sahani over controversial remark against CEC

Banks to stay open on Sunday as govt seeks to minimise disruption due to strike

Accused in Samastipur molestation case will meet same fate as those in Jamui incident: JD-U

CJP gives CEC Gyanesh Kumar 48-hours to resign, threatens nationwide agitation

New UPI MDR policy will not affect three-fourths of merchants: NPCI chief

67-year-old 'Natwarlal'-style conman held for duping senior citizen of Rs 1.75 crore

Govt committed to keeping sugar prices affordable during Dussehra and Diwali: ISMA

Akhilesh Yadav launches SP's PDA Yatra from Raebareli; UP ministers call it 'jumla'

Gujarat: New museum traces Dr Ambedkar’s life through 3D, virtual experiences

How narcotics money is finding its way into nightclubs, legitimate businesses to fund terror

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