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• 26 Sept 2022, 09:57:52 PM IST

  Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship

  Russian President Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to former US security contractor Edward Snowden.

• 26 Sept 2022, 09:09:27 PM IST

  Kulgam encounter: 3 injured, including a soldier and 2 civilians

  An Army soldier and two civilians injured in the ongoing encounter in Kulgam's Batpora, informs Kashmir Zone Police.

• 26 Sept 2022, 08:27:11 PM IST

  Interpol notice against Nepal cricketer accused of rape

  On Nepal Police's request, Interpol issues diffusion notice against Nepal's former national cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane, who is accused of rape.

• 26 Sept 2022, 07:39:45 PM IST

  PM Modi leaves for Japan

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Japan to attend the state funeral of slain former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe.

• 26 Sept 2022, 07:06:14 PM IST

  Bharat Jodo Yatra: Clash between two groups of Assam Congress workers

  Clash breaks out between two groups of Congress workers in Dhubri district during a meeting held to discuss the Bharat Jodo Yatra, slated to start in the state from November 1.

• 26 Sept 2022, 06:18:32 PM IST

  Encounter breaks out in J&K's Kulgam

  Encounter begins at Batpora area of Kulgam. Police and security forces are carrying out the operation. Details awaited: Kashmir Zone Police

• 26 Sept 2022, 05:35:19 PM IST

  45 YouTube videos blocked by I&B ministry

  Ministry of I&B blocks 45 YouTube videos from 10 YouTube channels under IT Rules, 2021, informs Union minister Anurag Thakur.

• 26 Sept 2022, 05:06:16 PM IST

  PM tweets before departing for Japan

  I am traveling to Tokyo tonight to participate in the State Funeral of former PM Shinzo Abe, a dear friend and a great champion of India-Japan friendship. I will be conveying heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Kishida and Mrs. Abe on behalf of all Indians. We will continue working to further strengthen India-Japan relations as envisioned by Abe San: PM Narendra Modi

• 26 Sept 2022, 04:24:43 PM IST

  Himachal Pradesh: 5 killed as rain damages house

  A house has been damaged due to heavy rainfall in the Sirmaur district. 5 people died in the accident. All possible help from the government will be given to the family of the deceased: Jairam Thakur, chief minister

• 26 Sept 2022, 03:46:47 PM IST

  Rajasthan political crisis: MP Congress chief called to Delhi

  Former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath asked by Congress high command to immediately arrive in Delhi. He is likely to mediate in Rajasthan Congress crisis: Reports

• 26 Sept 2022, 03:23:06 PM IST

  Grenade recovered in J&K's Poonch

  Grenade recovered in Fazalabad village, Surankote area in Poonch; bomb disposal squad neutralises the grenade: District Police

• 26 Sept 2022, 02:49:15 PM IST

  SC dismisses Union minister's plea against bungalow demolition

  Supreme Court dismisses Narayan Rane's challenge to Bombay HC's order for demolishing the unauthorised portions of his eight-storey family bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu over violation of CRZ regulations & other municipal norms.

• 26 Sept 2022, 02:17:52 PM IST

  Captain Amarinder Singh at Punjab BJP's office

  Former chief minister arrives at Punjab BJP's office in Chandigarh to attend a core committee meeting; his first visit since joining the party last week.

• 26 Sept 2022, 02:09:33 PM IST

  Constable among 4 killed as car hits divider in UP’s Muzaffarnagar

  Four people including a police constable were killed after their car hit a divider on Delhi-Dehradun national highway in UP’s Muzaffarnagar on Monday, news agency PTI reported quoting the police.

  A man who sustained injuries in the accident has been admitted to a hospital and his condition is stated to be serious, as per an official.

• 26 Sept 2022, 01:45:45 PM IST

  No coercive action till Nov 17 against Anil Ambani in alleged ₹420 cr tax evasion matter, says Bombay HC

  Bombay High Court has given relief to Reliance group chairman Anil Ambani in an alleged ₹420 crore tax evasion matter. HC has asked the income tax department not to take coercive action against Anil Ambani until 17th November.

• 26 Sept 2022, 01:17:51 PM IST

  Sensex crashes by over 800 points after US Fed hikes rates

  Indian stocks extended their losses from the previous week and declined further on Monday morning following the latest policy rates hike by the US Federal Reserve in its fight against high…read more.

• 26 Sept 2022, 12:45:03 PM IST

  ‘Democratic Azad Party’: Ghulam Nabi Azad's new stint after Congress exit

  Ghulam Nabi Azad announces the name of his party as ‘Democratic Azad Party’ on Monday, a month after his exit from Congress. Read more.

• 26 Sept 2022, 12:20:28 PM IST

  'Want it to be democratic, peaceful & independent': Ghulam Nabi Azad on naming party

  “Around 1,500 names for my new party were sent to us, in Urdu, Sanskrit. The mix of Hindi & Urdu is 'Hindustani'. We want the name to be democratic, peaceful & independent,” says Ghulam Nabi Azad, in Jammu.

• 26 Sept 2022, 11:43:33 AM IST

  Pakistan military chopper crashes killing 6 soldiers: Report

  A military helicopter crashed killing 6 soldiers onboard in Pakistan on Monday. The plane was carrying two major-rank Read more.

• 26 Sept 2022, 11:13:13 AM IST

  ED provisionally attaches immovable assets worth ₹16 Crore in case related to Mandeep Industries

  Enforcement Directorate has provisionally attached immovable assets worth ₹16 Crore under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 in connection with a case against Mandeep Industries, Rajkot, news agency ANI reported.

• 26 Sept 2022, 10:48:00 AM IST

  Apple to manufacture latest iPhone 14 in India, says it is ‘excited to…’

  Technology giant Apple will be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India, the company said. "Excited to be manufacturing iPhone 14 in India", the Cupertino-headquartered company said.Apple's chief executive officer Tim Cook had unveiled the latest iPhone 14 series in India during the company's annual ‘Far Out’ event on September 7. The latest iPhone 14 series includes iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Read more

• 26 Sept 2022, 10:31:41 AM IST

  SDPI denied permission to hold dharna at Jantar Mantar, says Delhi Police: Report

  Permission denied to SDPI to hold a dharna at Jantar Mantar today, in order to maintain communal harmony and security/law & order arrangements in the jurisdiction of New Delhi District: Delhi Police

• 26 Sept 2022, 10:26:30 AM IST

  Actor Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in ₹200 crore extortion case

  Actor Jacqueline Fernandez gets bail in ₹200 crore extortion case…read more.

• 26 Sept 2022, 09:57:00 AM IST

  Amit Shah inaugurates Bhadaj Bridge in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

  Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurates Bhadaj Bridge in Ahmedabad. Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel also present.

• 26 Sept 2022, 09:28:31 AM IST

  Assam CM reacts to complaint over Kaziranga National Park night drive

  After a complaint was filed against Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Sadhguru J Vasudev & others over taking a jeep safari at Kaziranga National Park at night, Assam CM said, "there's no law that people can't go at night. People can enter the park even at 2 am if wildlife wardens allow."

• 26 Sept 2022, 08:57:13 AM IST

  India reports slight dip in Covid cases with 4,129 fresh infections; active caseload at 43,415

  India reported slight dip in Covid-19 cases with 4,129 fresh infections on Monday. The active caseload stands at 43,415 cases.

• 26 Sept 2022, 08:46:24 AM IST

  Drugs worth ₹10 lakh seized in Assam by BSF & Assam Rifles in a joint op

  In a joint operation, Assam Rifles & BSF recovered 2000 Yaba tablets worth ₹10 lakhs in the general area of Lafasail village in Assam's Karimganj district along the Indo-Bangladesh border, yesterday. Seized contraband drugs handed over to Karimganj PS for further probe, Assam Rifles said.

• 26 Sept 2022, 08:11:19 AM IST

  Delhi Police Special Cell averts murder conspiracy to kill rival gang members

  Delhi Police Special Cell averted a murder conspiracy to kill rival gang members and apprehended four members of Rajesh Bawana Gang from roadside near bus terminal Azadpur, Delhi on Sunday, police said.

• 26 Sept 2022, 07:40:30 AM IST

  Centre set to revamp Aarogya Setu, CoWIN

  The central government is repurposing Aarogya Setu and CoWIN, the two digital health platforms used effectively to monitor and manage the Covid-19 pandemic, to manage other public health…read more.

• 26 Sept 2022, 07:01:06 AM IST

  Apple now manufacturing iPhone 14 in India

  Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

• 26 Sept 2022, 06:33:22 AM IST

  World Bank pledges USD 2 billion in aid to flood-hit Pakistan

  The World bank has said that it will provide USD 2 billion in aid to Pakistan for reconstruction and rehabilitation that includes food, shelter and other urgent needs of the victims of the recent devastating floods.

• 26 Sept 2022, 06:06:46 AM IST

  Himachal Pradesh: 7 killed, several injured after tourist vehicle rolls down a cliff

  Seven people were killed and ten others were injured after a tourist vehicle rolled down from a cliff at 8:30 pm on Sunday on NH-305 in Ghiyagi area of Banjar Valley in Kullu, news agency ANI reported quoting Gurdev Singh SP Kullu.

• 26 Sept 2022, 05:35:49 AM IST

  Yamuna water level in Delhi nears warning mark, likely to breach it today

  The water level in the Yamuna here neared the warning mark of 204.5 metres on Sunday following heavy rain in the upper catchment areas and is expected to breach it  today, officials said.