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22 Sep 2023
ChinaAsian Games: Minister cancels China visit over barred Arunachal athletes
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has canceled his visit to China for the Asian Games 2023 after Beijing denied visas and accreditation to three athletes from Arunachal Pradesh.
22 Sep 2023
LucknowLucknow: 14-year-old student dies of suspected heart attack during class
A Class 9 student of the City Montessori School (CMS) in Lucknow's Aliganj died of a suspected cardiac arrest after collapsing in his classroom on Wednesday.
22 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo production, sale of firecrackers: SC backs Delhi government's ban
While hearing a plea seeking the production and sale of firecrackers containing barium in the national capital, the Supreme Court (SC) on Friday reportedly said no "for the present."
22 Sep 2023
Indian OceanIndia bolsters Indian Ocean security with Oman base, Mauritius airstrip
Amid China's growing presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India has operationalized a maritime support base in Oman's Duqm Port and is reportedly considering an air support facility in the north Agalega Islands of Mauritius.
22 Sep 2023
CanadaIndia asks Canada to reduce diplomatic presence
India has asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in New Delhi, citing "interference of Canadian diplomats" in the country's internal affairs.
21 Sep 2023
ParliamentWomen's Reservation Bill passed in Rajya Sabha with 215-0 votes
The Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam or the Women's Reservation Bill, seeking to reserve 33% of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, has been passed in the Rajya Sabha with 215-0 votes.
21 Sep 2023
Union Health MinistryHere's why Indian medical graduates can now practice abroad
The Union Health Ministry has officially confirmed that the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has been granted the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) "recognition status" for ten years.
21 Sep 2023
Directorate General of Civil AviationDGCA suspends Air India's safety chief over 'perfunctory' audits
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended Air India's Chief of Flight Safety, Captain Rajeev Gupta, for a month after comprehensive surveillance of the airline conducted in July revealed serious deficiencies in critical areas.
21 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi invites Biden as 2024 Republic Day chief guest
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited United States (US) President Joe Biden as the chief guest at next year's Republic Day celebrations.
21 Sep 2023
CanadaNijjar row: India demands evidence from Canada
India has sought evidence from Canada regarding the latter's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of Canada-based Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
20 Sep 2023
1984 Anti Sikh Riots1984 riots: Ex-Congress leader Sajjan Kumar acquitted in Sultanpuri case
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Wednesday acquitted former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and others in a case related to the alleged killing of three Sikhs in Sultanpuri during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
20 Sep 2023
IndiaNow, India asks citizens to 'exercise utmost caution' in Canada
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday issued an advisory to Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit the country, urging them to "exercise utmost caution," highlighting increasing "anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes."
20 Sep 2023
CanadaThreat to Indians in Canada from Khalistani outfits: Intelligence reports
Indian intelligence agencies issued a fresh alert for Indian citizens and officials living in Canada, warning them of potential attacks from "pro-Khalistani entities (PKE)," News18 reported.
19 Sep 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Here's why women's reservation is unlikely before 2027
After nearly three decades of stalling, the Women's Reservation Bill—or the Naari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam—is on the verge of becoming law in India.
19 Sep 2023
Ajit DovalDoval flagged Khalistan issue with Canadian counterpart at G20: Report
India on Tuesday expelled a Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move following the expulsion of its senior envoy by Canada.
19 Sep 2023
Jammu And KashmirAnantnag anti-terror operation ends, LeT commander's body found
The week-long anti-terror operation in the Gadol forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Anantnag district has reportedly ended, and top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Uzair Khan has been gunned down.
19 Sep 2023
Arjun Ram MeghwalLaw Minister Meghwal introduces Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha
Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Tuesday introduced the much-anticipated Women's Reservation Bill, titled the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, in the Lok Sabha.
19 Sep 2023
Congress PartyWomen's Reservation Bill reaches Parliament: How it's different from UPA's
In a landmark move, the government has approved the Women's Reservation Bill proposing 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state legislative assemblies.
19 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiHistoric Lok Sabha session begins in new Parliament building
The proceedings of the Lok Sabha formally commenced in the new Parliament building on Tuesday.
19 Sep 2023
Narendra Modi'Samvidhan Sadan': PM Modi suggests new name for old Parliament
Addressing MPs on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the old Parliament building was a testament to their sentiments that not only makes them emotional but also reminds them of their duties.
19 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi to walk to new Parliament with copy of Constitution
As India celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi on Tuesday, the country also bids farewell to the old Parliament building, shifting to the new Parliament House.
18 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaPlea in SC seeks new panel to probe Adani-Hindenburg case
A fresh plea has reportedly been filed in the Supreme Court (SC), seeking the formation of a new expert committee in the Adani Group-Hindenburg case.
18 Sep 2023
ParliamentElection commissioners appointment bill allegedly dropped from Parliament's agenda
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government at the Centre has reportedly withdrawn a controversial bill on appointing top election officers from the agenda of the Parliament's ongoing five-day special session.
18 Sep 2023
AnantnagAnantnag encounter enters day 6: Charred body of terrorist found
Security forces have intensified their search operation in the dense forests of Anantnag district's Gadol in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as the encounter with terrorists entered its sixth day on Monday.
18 Sep 2023
S JaishankarGet over 'West is bad guy' syndrome: Jaishankar to China
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday took an indirect swipe at China, saying that there was a need to move beyond the "syndrome" of seeing the West as the "bad guy."
18 Sep 2023
GujaratGujarat rains: Rivers in spate, 9,600 rescued amid flood alert
Gujarat is under flood alert after heavy rainfall lashed the state.
18 Sep 2023
Nipah VirusKerala reports zero Nipah virus cases for 2nd consecutive day
The recent Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala appears to have slowed down, with the state reporting no new positive cases for two consecutive days.
17 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiBe vocal for local, then go global: PM Narendra Modi
On the special occasion of his 73rd birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, an ardent supporter of "vocal for local," added "global" to the motto.
17 Sep 2023
Madhya Pradesh#NewsBytesExplainer: Progress, setbacks of India's 'Project Cheetah' after 1 year
Sunday marks a year since Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first batch of eight Namibian cheetahs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
17 Sep 2023
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh man murdered for raising 'Hindustan Zindabad' slogan, 4 arrested
In a shocking development in Chhattisgarh, a 32-year-old man from the state's Bhilai district was allegedly killed on Friday for raising "Hindustan Zindabad" slogans after watching the Bollywood movie Gadar 2 on his mobile phone.
17 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiAs PM Modi turns 73, Centre to launch welfare schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 73 on Sunday, and on this occasion, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has planned a number of outreach programs.
17 Sep 2023
Jammu And Kashmir100 hours and counting: Anantnag encounter enters day 5
The gunfight between terrorists and security forces in the dense forests of Anantnag district's Gadol in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) entered its fifth day on Sunday.
16 Sep 2023
Madras High CourtSanatan Dharma not solely about promoting casteism, untouchability: Madras HC
Amid the ongoing row over Sanatan Dharma, the Madras High Court reportedly stressed that free speech should not devolve into hate speech, especially concerning matters of religion.
16 Sep 2023
Narendra ModiModi to inaugurate 'Yashobhoomi' on his birthday: Everything to know
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first phase of the international convention and expo center "Yashobhoomi" in Dwarka, New Delhi on Sunday, which also marks his birthday, ANI reported.
16 Sep 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Heavy rain lashes Madhya Pradesh, IMD issues alert
Madhya Pradesh received substantial downpours in the past 24 hours, with the state's Bhimpur village receiving a record-breaking 445mm of rain. This surpasses Chaurai town's previous record of 410mm of rainfall in 2020.
16 Sep 2023
BareillyUP: Officer 'forces' man to crouch like rooster, suspended
A government officer in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has been removed from his post after a video of a man allegedly being forced to crouch like a rooster in his office went viral.
16 Sep 2023
AssamAssam: NIT students clash with police after suicide on campus
Students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar's Cachar district, Assam, clashed with the police on Friday night during an agitation after a fellow student reportedly died by suicide at the college hostel.
16 Sep 2023
Indian RailwaysVande Bharat sleeper, metro trains coming soon: Everything to know
The Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out its first version of sleeper coaches under the Vande Bharat Express project by March 2024, ANI reported.
16 Sep 2023
Nipah VirusNipah outbreak: Educational institutions in Kozhikode shut till September 24
Amid the Nipah virus outbreak scare in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state's Kozhikode district will reportedly remain shut for a week until September 24.
15 Sep 2023
BiharBihar: Principal helped director's son rape minor for 2 years
A horrifying case has emerged from Bihar's Saharsa, where the son of a school director has been accused of raping a student for over two years with help from the school's principal.
