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Who is Seema Pahuja probing Disha death case? Meet CBI's gold medalist officer who solved RG Kar and Hathras cases

IANS | September 16, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) With the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) lodging First Information Report (FIR), to probe the alleged criminal conspiracy, suppression or destruction of evidence, into death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, the probe agency's gold medallist officer Seema Pahuja has taken charge of the high-profile case.

1.25 crore houses handed over to urban poor under PMAY-U scheme: Govt

IANS | September 16, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) As many as 1.25 crore houses have been sanctioned across Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U) and PMAY-U 2.0, of which more than 1 crore pucca houses have been completed and delivered to beneficiaries across the country till August 9 this year, according to a factsheet issued by the government on Wednesday.

India, US agree to strengthen energy security partnership

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and his US counterpart, Chris Wright, reaffirmed priorities for collaboration under the US-India Energy Security Partnership, focusing on clean energy, resilient infrastructure, and emerging technologies at a bilateral meeting in Houston, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Power on Wednesday.

Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy ship; MEA summons Islamabad's top diplomat

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit.

He is called 'Mulla Akhilesh Yadav' for a reason: BJP criticises SP chief over UCC remarks

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The BJP on Wednesday hit back at Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), accusing him of consistently supporting issues concerning Muslims and saying that he is called 'Mulla Akhilesh Yadav' for a reason.

Pakistan ramps up drone activity along LoC amid growing pressure to infiltrate

Vicky Nanjappa | September 16, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan has been using drones extensively against India in the past couple of years. Drones have been used to smuggle arms, ammunition and narcotics, especially into Punjab. In the last couple of weeks, the security agencies have noted that there have been drone sightings along the Line of Control (LoC).

UPI MDR changes: Govt debunks 'foreign influence' claims

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Finance Ministry on Wednesday debunked claims which suggested that the MDR change in the UPI ecosystem is due to foreign influence, stressing that India’s digital payments decisions are made independently.

Anurag Thakur credits Centre for Kishau Dam breakthrough, questions Cong over six-decade delay

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday credited the Centre's efforts for resolving the long-pending Kishau Dam Project issue and criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for "taking credit" for the development, questioning why successive Congress governments had failed to resolve the matter over the past several decades.

Parties spar over new UPI charge on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Political reactions have emerged over the introduction of a 0.4 per cent charge on certain UPI merchant transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, with the BJP defending the digital payments ecosystem while the NCP(SP) criticised the move.

New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday hailed the country's free trade agreement with India as a landmark deal that would open access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers and help boost jobs and incomes in New Zealand.

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Who is Seema Pahuja probing Disha death case? Meet CBI's gold medalist officer who solved RG Kar and Hathras cases

1.25 crore houses handed over to urban poor under PMAY-U scheme: Govt

India, US agree to strengthen energy security partnership

Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy ship; MEA summons Islamabad's top diplomat

He is called 'Mulla Akhilesh Yadav' for a reason: BJP criticises SP chief over UCC remarks

Pakistan ramps up drone activity along LoC amid growing pressure to infiltrate

UPI MDR changes: Govt debunks 'foreign influence' claims

Anurag Thakur credits Centre for Kishau Dam breakthrough, questions Cong over six-decade delay

Parties spar over new UPI charge on merchant transactions above Rs 2,000

New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon

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