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27 Sep

Ganga Rises Above Warning Level in Rishikesh as Heavy Rain Continues in Hills

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingRishikesh

Rishikesh, Uttarakhand: Continuous rainfall in the hill areas has led to a rise in the water level of the Ganga in Rishikesh, with the river now flowing around 5 centimetres above the warning mark. Authorities have stepped up vigilance along the riverfront as the increased water level poses a potential risk to people visiting the ghats. The Rishikesh Jal Police is conducting regular announcements at various ghats, advising devotees, tourists and other visitors to stay away from the river and remain cautious. Officials are urging people not to venture into the water or approach the riverbank unnecessarily, particularly as water…

27 Sep

New Telecom Rules Bring More Recharge Choices for Prepaid Mobile Users

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Prepaid mobile users in India are set to have more flexibility in selecting recharge plans following the introduction of the Telecom Consumers Protection (13th Amendment) Regulations, 2026. The new rules are aimed at expanding the choices available to customers, particularly those who mainly use their phones for voice calls and SMS rather than mobile data. One of the major changes is the availability of Voice and SMS-only recharge plans. These options are intended for users who do not require internet data and want to pay primarily for calling and messaging services. The new framework also provides…

26 Sep

Asian Games 2026: India Defeat Iran to Secure Men’s Kabaddi Gold

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Sports, TrendingKabaddi

Aichi Nagoya (Rajeev Sharma): India added another major success to its Asian Games campaign as the men’s kabaddi team overcame Iran 40-34 in a tense final to retain the gold medal. The defending champions faced a determined Iranian side that kept the contest close and refused to allow India an easy route to victory. The pressure remained high until the final minutes, when India managed to hold its advantage and close out the match. Arjun Deshwal and Jaideep made valuable contributions in attack, producing crucial raids when India needed points. Their efforts helped the team stay ahead during several difficult…

24 Sep

Jharkhand Minister’s Daughter Among Four Killed in Jamshedpur Road Accident

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Jamshedpur (Rajeev Sharma): Four people, including the daughter of Jharkhand Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Dipika Pandey Singh, were killed after the car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck in Jamshedpur, police said. The crash took place in the early hours of Thursday on Marine Drive Road, within the Sonari police station area. The vehicle reportedly struck the parked truck, resulting in multiple fatalities. Police confirmed that the minister’s daughter was among those who died in the accident. Authorities have not yet released further details about the identities of the other victims or the circumstances that…

23 Sep

Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta Says ‘Judges Appoint Judges’ Is A Myth, Questions Selective Implementation Of Collegium Recommendations

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Supreme Court Justice Dipankar Datta on Wednesday rejected the oft-repeated description of India’s judicial appointment process as one where “judges appoint judges”, calling the phrase a “myth” and highlighting the role of the executive in the Collegium System. Justice Datta made the observations while dealing with arguments concerning the mechanism for appointing members of the Election Commission. He rejected Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s attempt to draw a parallel between the Collegium System and the selection mechanism for Election Commissioners. “The oft-repeated phrase that ‘judges appoint judges’ is a myth,” Justice Datta said, adding that the narrative…

23 Sep

Gautam Adani Reclaims Top Spot In Hurun India Rich List 2026, Overtakes Mukesh Ambani

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Gautam Adani and his family have reclaimed the top position on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, moving ahead of Mukesh Ambani and his family as India's billionaire population reached a record 391. According to the latest Hurun list, Adani and his family's wealth stands at Rs 9.23 lakh crore, marking a 13% increase from the previous year. Ambani and his family, who occupied the top spot last year, recorded a 10% decline in wealth to Rs 8.63 lakh crore. The difference between the two fortunes is around Rs 59,400 crore. Adani Family Wealth Rises…

23 Sep

SC Flags Long Delay In Constitution Bench Cases, Urges CJI To Consider Permanent 5-Judge Bench

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised concern over the prolonged delay in deciding cases referred to larger benches and urged the Chief Justice of India to consider creating a permanent five-judge bench to deal with important constitutional questions. A Bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma made the observation while referring petitions challenging the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners to a five-judge Constitution Bench. The judges said the issue of long-pending references required “self-introspection”, noting that delays of several years did not reflect well on the…

23 Sep

Indian Seafarer Killed In Missile Attack Off Oman, 19 Crew Members Rescued

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaIndia news, Indian Navy, Indian Seafarer, Maritime News, Missile attack, MV Cape Dao, Oman, Royal Navy of Oman, Suraj Yadav

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A 26-year-old Indian seafarer was killed after a commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members came under a missile attack off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. The Indian government has begun efforts to bring the surviving crew members home and repatriate the deceased seafarer's body. The deceased has been identified as Suraj Yadav from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. He suffered fatal head injuries when the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged bulk carrier MV Cape Dao was struck off Oman's east coast. The remaining 19 Indian seafarers were rescued by the Royal Navy of Oman and brought ashore. Government Begins…

23 Sep

Badrinath Dham Breaks All-Time Pilgrimage Record, Over 17.79 Lakh Devotees Visit So Far

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Dehradun (Gurpreet Singh): The number of devotees visiting Uttarakhand’s Badrinath Dham has crossed a new historic milestone, with 17,79,805 pilgrims having offered prayers at the shrine so far this year. According to figures released by the Uttarakhand Tourism Department, the latest count has surpassed the previous records for the shrine, even though around one-and-a-half to nearly two months remain before the temple is scheduled to close for the winter season. The Badrinath pilgrimage began on April 23 and completed 153 days on September 22. The latest figures come amid an increase in the daily number of pilgrims as weather conditions…

23 Sep

BJP Reshuffles State In-Charges Ahead of 2027 Polls, Smriti Irani Gets Haryana Charge

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a fresh organisational reshuffle ahead of the 2027 Assembly election cycle, assigning new state in-charges and co-in-charges across several states and Union Territories. Former Union minister and BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani has been appointed the party's in-charge for Haryana. She will be assisted by Bhola Singh, who has been named co-in-charge. Punjab has been assigned to Satish Poonia, while former Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and Alka Gurjar have been appointed co-in-charges for the state. BJP Announces New Charges For Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh The party has appointed senior…