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Graves dug up for occult ritual, ex-convict arrested in Madhya Pradesh; cops say he wanted to 'increase his power'

Graves dug up for occult ritual, ex-convict arrested in Madhya Pradesh; cops say he wanted to ‘increase his power’Subscriber Only

September 25, 2025 07:22 IST

Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested Ayub Khan, a native of Mundwara village under Jawar police station area of Khandwa district, for allegedly desecrating some graves in the district.

Stumped by 'unnecessary' C-sections, Andhra plans puts the spotlight on 104 hospitals, 'greedy doctors'

Stumped by ‘unnecessary’ C-sections, Andhra plans puts the spotlight on 104 hospitals, ‘greedy doctors’Subscriber Only

September 26, 2025 10:27 IST

Andhra C-sections, Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust: The audit in July-August found that 4.2 per cent of the funds allocated to the health scheme were going towards "unnecessary" C-section surgeries, pointing to an alarming trend that was already known to doctors and health officials.

Govt engineers used funds for tribals to recharge phones, buy products online, CAG report finds in Odisha

Govt engineers used funds for tribals to recharge phones, buy products online, CAG report finds in OdishaSubscriber Only

September 26, 2025 10:25 IST

Odisha ITDA fund, Odisha CAG report: In a report tabled in the state Assembly Wednesday, the apex audit body pointed out these “irrelevant transactions” from the government funds transferred to the bank accounts of engineers of ITDAs.

Uttarakhand High Court reminds Forest Secretary: ‘SC has made it clear – administrative action cannot be at diktat of political class’

Uttarakhand High Court reminds Forest Secretary: ‘SC has made it clear – administrative action cannot be at diktat of political class’Subscriber Only

September 26, 2025 10:22 IST

Uttarakhand High Court, Forest officer transfer case: Court was hearing a petition from a range officer regarding his transfer from Badrinath to Rudraprayag.

Madras High Court allowed installation of freedom fighter's statute in the Sivakasi community hall.

Judge misused powers to settle scores with DSP, probe ordered by Madras High Court findsSubscriber Only

September 26, 2025 10:23 IST

Madras High Court probe, Kancheepuram Sessions Judge case: The report filed Tuesday said that the Judge had pressed the police to file cases against his former PSO and even leaned on a Food Safety Officer to raid the bakery owned by the PSO’s family.

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Former Nepal envoy Ranjit Rae is expert at Explained.Live today

September 25, 2025 09:25 IST

For answers to these questions and more, join us for the next edition of Explained.Live with Ranjit Rae, former Indian Ambassador to Nepal, on the topic “Turmoil in Nepal: What does it mean?” at 6 pm on September 25.

DEMAND FOR INCLUSION OF LADAKH IN sixth schedule

Leh Ladakh Protest | Bid to sabotage talks, mob was incited by Wangchuk: Centre

September 25, 2025 09:23 IST

In a statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs, while urging people not to circulate “old and provocative videos”, said the government was “committed to the aspirations of the people of Ladakh by providing adequate constitutional safeguards”.

The SIR in Bihar is scheduled to be completed with the publication of the final roll on September 30.

Exclusive: After Bihar SIR row, EC plans to consult political parties before rolling out pan-India electoral roll exerciseSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 14:51 IST

In the case of Bihar, the EC ordered the SIR on June 24 and the enumeration period started the very next day, without any consultation with parties.

Won’t field a Muslim where RJD has one, let them do same: Kishor

Won’t field a Muslim where RJD has one, let them do same: Prashant KishorSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 09:23 IST

In Gaya, Kishor, while responding to a question on division of Muslim votes, said, “If RJD is so concerned about Muslims, they should declare they would not field Muslim candidates in seats where we field Muslims.

Govt extends Gen Chauhan’s tenure as CDS

Govt extends Gen Anil Chauhan’s tenure as CDS

September 25, 2025 04:06 IST

General Chauhan was appointed as CDS on September 28, 2022. General Chauhan would also function as Secretary to the Government of India in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), under the Defence Ministry.

HC dismisses X Corp’s plea against Govt order to take down content

HC dismisses X Corp’s plea against Govt order to take down contentSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 04:00 IST

Launched in 2024 by the Union Home Ministry, the Sahyog Portal expedites orders to block objectionable content. It is maintained by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

The Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26481/26482.

Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat train: Check route, travel time, stoppages, timings, ticket priceSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 00:59 IST

Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Train Launch: The Jodhpur-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train will not only improve connectivity between two cities but also enhance travel and tourism industry.

The Bikaner-Delhi Vande Bharat Express will run as train number 26471/22472.

Bikaner-Delhi Vande Bharat train: Check route, travel time, stoppages, timings, ticket priceSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 00:30 IST

Bikaner to Delhi Vande Bharat Express: Rajasthan is set to get another Vande Bharat Express train today. This new train improve connectivity and significantly cut travel time between key destinations.

The new trains will be operated and maintained by the North Western Railway (NWR) zone.

PM Modi flags off 3 new trains from Rajasthan, including Vande Bharat Express – check routesSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 15:45 IST

PM Modi in Rajasthan Today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off three new trains from Rajasthan, including two Vande Bharat Express.

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As Tripura CM Saha lists steps taken against illegal immigrants, TIPRA Motha MLA calls for inner-line permit systemSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 22:58 IST

When Tripura Scheduled Castes Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das cited the Citizenship Amendment Act, TIPRA Motha minister Animesh Debbarma suggested that issues of refugees and illegal immigrants need not be mixed up.

The Joint Committee of Parliament, chaired by BJP MP P P Chaudhary, during its 12th meeting, met Arvind Panagariya, 16th Finance Commission Chairman, Surjit Bhalla, former member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, and Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Planning Commission Deputy Chairman.

House panel on joint polls meet: Economists flag costs of repeated polls, suggest different plans

September 25, 2025 04:14 IST

It is learnt that Panagariya highlighted the delays in policymaking, reforms and the work of Constitutional bodies like the Finance Commission due to the imposition of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Up to 550 litterateurs and other eminent persons from the field from 16 countries, including screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar and actor and director Amol Palekar, will congregate in the city.

Javed Akhtar to Amol Palekar, Dalit literature to LGBTQ writers: Bihar’s ‘biggest’ literary festival gets underway in PatnaSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 22:47 IST

The event is organised by Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Bihar.

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Pahalgam attack: Police pick up 26-year-old ‘overground worker’ who gave ‘logistical help’ to terroristsSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 09:25 IST

Police said that Katari was arrested after his role emerged during a "meticulous investigation and follow-up" by the J&K Police.

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J&K constable, suspended over death of Gujjar youth in ‘police firing’, arrestedSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 19:55 IST

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the incident as “highly unfortunate and deeply regrettable”.

Who is Squadron Leader Priya Sharma, the IAF woman pilot who will fly MiG-21s at send-off ceremony

Who is Squadron Leader Priya Sharma, the IAF woman pilot who will fly MiG-21 at send-off ceremony?

September 24, 2025 19:51 IST

A 2018 graduate of the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Squadron Leader Sharma is only the 7th woman fighter pilot of the IAF.

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Poll-bound Bihar gets road and rail projects worth Rs 6,014 croreSubscriber Only

September 25, 2025 04:11 IST

The 104-km Bakhtiyarpur-Rajgir-Tilaiya single railway line will be doubled at a cost of Rs 2,192 crore alongside other projects.

Express Catch-up 5 stories you must read today, September 24

5 stories you must read today, September 24: From NASA announcing Artemis 2 launch to Delhi Ashram molestation scandal and more

September 24, 2025 19:00 IST

Read about NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch date, Delhi Ashram molestation scandal, Indian football team to miss Asian Games and more, here.

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Jharkhand HC refuses to lift stay on sand ghat allotments, slams state govt for delaying PESA rulesSubscriber Only

September 24, 2025 18:37 IST

Despite having a significant tribal population, Jharkhand has yet to draft rules under PESA. In its hearing, the court said the rules have been delayed despite repeated reminders

At the training workshop for new office bearers of the party, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami termed the incident “nakal (cheating) jihad”.

Paper leak protests spiral in Uttarakhand, Dhami calls it ‘nakal jihad’Subscriber Only

September 30, 2025 23:14 IST

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission exam was held on Sunday, and allegations of paper leak surfaced after three pages of the question paper were circulated online

Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan presenting amended Schedule-1 of the MGNREGA, 2005 to Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil at Krishi Bhawan on Thursday. Photo source: Office of Rural Development Minister ---------------

Centre mandates 65% NREGS spending on water conservation works in ‘over-exploited’, ‘critical’ rural blocksSubscriber Only

September 26, 2025 03:40 IST

The Centre has amended Schedule-I of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, prioritising water conservation in rural blocks facing groundwater depletion.

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