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Banks to remain open on coming Sunday ahead of 3-day proposed strike

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) In order to ensure that the genuine banking needs of the public are not adversely affected for an extended period due to the proposed 3-day countrywide strike by bank staff, all public sector banks and regional rural banks will function normally on Sunday, the 27th of September, according to a Finance Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.

Indian Railways rolls out KAVACH 4.0 safety system for 1st time in Hyderabad division

IANS | September 23, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone with the successful commissioning of the latest KAVACH Version 4.0 enhanced safety system for the first time on South Central Railway (SCR), according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

LSR online classes over women safety sends clear message that women not safe in Delhi: Congress

IANS | September 23, 2026 1:54 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Congress leader Abhishek Dutt on Wednesday reacted to Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) shifting classes online following the alleged gang rape of a minor in Delhi’s Aastha Kunj Park, saying the move sends a 'big message' about women’s safety in the national capital.

J&K: Glowing tributes paid to Maharaja Hari Singh on 131st birth anniversary

IANS | September 23, 2026 1:28 PM

Srinagar, Sept 23 (IANS) Glowing tributes were paid to the erstwhile Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Hari Singh on his 131st birth anniversary, on Wednesday.

Congress accuses govt of silencing critics over exit of Justice Chavan from Maha UCC panel

IANS | September 23, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Congress party on Wednesday accused the Modi government of using the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) as an instrument to “divide, disrupt and divert” society rather than push it as a legal reform -- after detailed consultations and broader consensus.

Time will come, we will not spare you: Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI amid SIR dissent row

IANS | September 23, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) and election officials of wrongdoing and issued a warning, saying that the "time will come, we will not spare you".

Bharat Taxi to operate with zero commission, drivers to get Rs 5 lakh social security: CM Yogi

IANS | September 23, 2026 1:07 PM

Lucknow, Sep 23 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, announcing measures to provide greater social security to taxi drivers and reduce the cost of credit for farmers.

Eight UDP MLAs join BJP; party strength rises to 10 in Meghalaya Assembly

IANS | September 23, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday expanded its footprint in Meghalaya as eight sitting legislators of the regional outfit in the state -- United Democratic Party (UDP) joined it, increasing the BJP's strength in the 60-member state Assembly from two to 10.

Had it been temple, this wouldn't have happened, says Cong leader on mosque demolition in Delhi's Shalimar Bhag

IANS | September 23, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday questioned the late-night demolition drive on portions of the Madina Mosque and adjoining structures in Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh, alleging that authorities do not apply the law equally when dealing with illegal constructions.

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Women’s Skeet Team on bronze medal win

IANS | September 23, 2026 11:50 AM

New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India trio Parinaaz Dhaliwal, Raiza Dhillon and Maheshwari Chauhan on winning the bronze medal in the women’s skeet team event at the Asian Games 2026 on Wednesday.

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Banks to remain open on coming Sunday ahead of 3-day proposed strike

Indian Railways rolls out KAVACH 4.0 safety system for 1st time in Hyderabad division

LSR online classes over women safety sends clear message that women not safe in Delhi: Congress

J&K: Glowing tributes paid to Maharaja Hari Singh on 131st birth anniversary

Congress accuses govt of silencing critics over exit of Justice Chavan from Maha UCC panel

Time will come, we will not spare you: Rahul Gandhi attacks ECI amid SIR dissent row

Bharat Taxi to operate with zero commission, drivers to get Rs 5 lakh social security: CM Yogi

Eight UDP MLAs join BJP; party strength rises to 10 in Meghalaya Assembly

Had it been temple, this wouldn't have happened, says Cong leader on mosque demolition in Delhi's Shalimar Bhag

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Women’s Skeet Team on bronze medal win

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