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To streamline movement inside the temple complex, which covers 870 square metres with around 365 sq m of viewing courtyard, the committee approved a new entry-exit arrangement.

Banke Bihari Temple’s Darshan’ hours extended, new queue plans to curb crowds

September 22, 2025 08:40 IST

Addressing concerns about misuse of VIP passes, chairman Ashok Kumar said the practice of issuing duplicate or photocopied VIP slips has been stopped

A man puts a 33% off poster on shampoo bottles, at a shop, in Prayagraj, Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. The new GST rates came into effect. (PTI Photo)

New GST Rates LIVE Updates: Centre monitoring price reduction by e-commerce platforms

September 23, 2025 17:18 IST

New GST Rates Live News Updates: From Today (Sept 22), GST reforms take effect - Mass consumption items like ghee, paneer, butter, 'namkeen', ketchup, jam, dry fruits, coffee and ice creams, and aspirational goods like TV, AC, washing machines will become cheaper from .

Jammu ‘road accident’ that left woman dead turns out to be shooting incident; 3 cops suspended

Jammu ‘road accident’ that left woman dead turns out to be shooting incident; 3 cops suspendedSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 07:41 IST

SIT set up to look into how shooting was passed off as road accident, FIR registered under murder charges.

Bike carrying Jharkhand family hits drain left open for cleaning; 2-year-old falls in, swept away

Bike carrying Jharkhand family hits drain left open for cleaning; 2-year-old falls in, swept awaySubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 07:39 IST

Incident took place amid heavy rain Saturday. Body discovered 2 km away Sunday after 16-hour search operation.

How Bihar is using night-time light to gauge its economic growth

How Bihar is using night-time light to gauge its economic growthSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 09:26 IST

A study by the Bihar government shows that while Patna, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur, Gaya and Begusarai at top five districts in terms of faster economic growth, Arwal, Jehanabad, Jamui, Banka and Madhubani are top five ‘emerging districts’.

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Bank Holidays in India 2025: Are banks open or closed today on Monday, September 22? Check city-wise list

September 22, 2025 07:00 IST

Navratra Sthapna Bank Holiday in India 2025: On Monday, September 22, public-sector banks (PSBs) and private banking institutions will be closed as India marks Navratra Sthapna today, following the RBI's 2025 holiday calendar.

India, Canada NSAs discuss Khalistan separatism, terror

India, Canada NSAs discuss Khalistan separatism, terrorSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:13 IST

This conversation was also a way to steer clear of the difficult exchanges that followed Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s allegations about the Indian establishment’s “potential” involvement in Nijjar’s killing.

Ministry to police on NSDC officials: ‘Might run away with Govt money’

Ministry to police on NSDC officials: ‘Might run away with Govt money’Subscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:13 IST

In its complaint, the Ministry asked the police to urgently initiate “necessary steps to prevent any unauthorised actions, occurrences and mishaps’’ and take “immediate preventive measures”.

Delhi to Dubai & Bangkok: How Pak handlers ‘paid CRPF man for spying’

EXCLUSIVE: Delhi to Dubai & Bangkok: How Pak handlers paid CRPF man Moti Ram Jat for spyingSubscriber Only

September 23, 2025 08:09 IST

Jat was arrested on May 27 by NIA, which was entrusted with the investigation after Central agencies uncovered that he was allegedly sharing classified information with Pakistani agents.

$100,000 visa fee one-time, only for new applications, says White House

$100,000 visa fee one-time, only for new applications, says White HouseSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:14 IST

India’s talking point: Our professionals add value to US economy, not drain it

INDUS WATERS TREATY ON HOLD

EXCLUSIVE: With Indus Waters Treaty on hold, Centre panel to weigh clearance for Sawalkote dam on Chenab this weekSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 09:26 IST

The upcoming Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) meeting is particularly significant for the project, with the panel set to decide whether to recommend clearance without cumulative impact and carrying capacity studies (CIA and CCS).

Traditional thought should be beacon for policies: Mohan Bhagwat

Traditional thought should be beacon for policies: Mohan BhagwatSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:14 IST

Amid the turbulence over US President Donald Trump's tariffs and the H1-B visa fee, Bhagwat said that the prevalent system was about “us-vs-them”.

In post-Sindoor push, 1st batch of BSF ‘drone commandos’ soon

In post-Sindoor push, 1st batch of BSF ‘drone commandos’ soonSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 09:24 IST

This is the first batch of the Drone Warfare School, set up by the force at its training institute in Tekanpur, as part of a wider plan to integrate drones on a large scale in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor.

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Saving festival is band-aid after inflicting deep wounds: Opposition targets PM Modi after address to nation on GST reform

September 22, 2025 03:15 IST

Reacting to the PM's 19-minute address to the nation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a post in Hindi on X, “Narendra Modi ji, instead of the simple and efficient GST of the Congress party, your government imposed the 'Gabbar Singh Tax' by collecting 9 different slabs and collected over Rs 55 lakh crore in eight years."

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2-year-old toddler dies after falling into an open drain in Giridih, he was out shopping with his parentsSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 20:38 IST

According to sources, the drain was left open by the municipal authorities due to ongoing preparations for Durga Puja.

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5 stories you must read today, September 21: From PM Modi’s Swadeshi call to 3 countries recognising Palestine as state and more

September 21, 2025 20:29 IST

Read about what PM Modi said in his address to nation ahead of new GST rates rollout, recognition of Palestine as a state by UK, Canada, Australia and more.

On Sunday, the rally taken out by multiple stakeholders opposed the proposed project.

Protests in Dehradun as elevated corridor project raises more concerns following last week’s rain disasterSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:14 IST

The Rs 6,200-crore project envisions two roads over the Rispana and Bindal rivers, and is aimed at reducing congestion in Dehradun and helping tourists reach Mussoorie faster

The city came to a standstill, with shops and establishments pulling down their shutters in mourning, and nearly every neighbourhood and lane, and even many homes, setting up memorials — some very elaborate, others sombre.

Unprecedented scenes in Guwahati as lakhs bid farewell to Assam’s icon: ‘No one can be like Zubeen da’Subscriber Only

September 22, 2025 03:44 IST

Zubeen Garg’s remains were brought to Guwahati on Sunday morning. The 25-km procession from the airport to his home was undertaken in 5 hours as adoring fans thronged the streets.

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Encounter breaks out in Kishtwar with terrorists in forests, search ops onSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 02:22 IST

A JCO of the Army’s Special Forces, Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar, was killed and three soldiers injured in a fierce gun battle with terrorists on November 10 last year in the Keshwan forests.

The Indian Railways has launched multiple new trains over August and September

From Foodgrains to Cement: Like Passenger Services, Indian Railways Launches Time-Tabled Freight TrainsSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 21:34 IST

The move aims to ensure reliable freight operations and more such trains will follow, said officials.

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GST Bachat Utsav begins with Navratri, double bonanza for people: PM ModiSubscriber Only

September 22, 2025 05:11 IST

In his address to nation on Sunday, PM Modi said MSMEs have a big role in making India self-reliant.

the Bru People Organisation (BPO) has sought clarification from Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha over his remarks

Over 65,000 cases pending in different courts in Tripura; conviction rate down: CM Manik SahaSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 18:03 IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha earlier said there was a 19.3% decline last year in the overall crime rate in the state.

On Saturday, a cyclonic circulation had developed over North Andaman Sea-Myanmar.

Monsoon withdrawal from more areas of north and northwest India this week, says IMD

September 21, 2025 17:53 IST

During the same period, the IMD said, " Conditions are becoming favourbale for monsoon retreat from some parts of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh."

Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation (GMRC) Limited announced the change for all three corridors of Vastral Gam to Thaltej Gam, Koteshwar Road to APMC and Motera Stadium to Sector 1 Gandhinagar in a release issued Wednesday.

After Delhi, Kochi Metro plans to launch freight services on its networkSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 14:49 IST

Kochi Metro Freight Services Latest News: The initiative comes in line with the Central Government’s directive to introduce cargo operations across all metro systems in the country.

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Don’t attach third-party property without due process: Telangana High Court to cooperative officialsSubscriber Only

September 21, 2025 14:25 IST

The Telangana High Court found that the officials had directly attached the petitioner's properties without issuing a showcause notice or conducting a proper inquiry into the nature of her ownership.

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