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23 Sep

PM Modi Slated to Visit Canada This December as Trade Talks Advance

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing for a diplomatic journey to Canada late this year, highlighting promising strides in negotiations surrounding an extensive commercial agreement. Addressing media representatives during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Carney reflected on the health of bilateral engagement and the prospective schedule for formalizing an economic pact. He characterized the partnership with New Delhi as vital to Ottawa's global strategy, underscoring joint priorities across international security, commercial expansion, and cultural links. The anticipated trip builds on a commitment made by both heads…

22 Sep

IIT Bombay Student Sahil Wakode’s Parents Allege Caste-Based Harassment, Seek Thorough Probe

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode on Tuesday alleged that their son had told them he was facing caste-based humiliation and harassment at the institute and urged the Mumbai Police Crime Branch to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. Sahil's parents made the allegations after visiting the Crime Branch office in Mumbai. They said they had faith in the investigation and sought action against anyone found responsible. His mother, Sonali Wakode, said the allegations and circumstances mentioned in the FIR should be investigated fully and that the probe should be conducted fairly and in…

22 Sep

One Held After Police Encounter in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Near Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police have apprehended one of the suspects in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a 17-year-old girl near the Kalkaji Temple area, following a brief exchange of fire with police. The incident was reported after a PCR call was received at around 8:45 p.m., with the information recorded under a daily diary entry. Police said the teenager had visited the Kalkaji Temple with another 17-year-old friend. According to the preliminary account provided by Delhi Police, the two girls went to Astha Kunj Park after visiting the temple. At around 7:30 p.m., three men allegedly approached…

21 Sep

Asian Hockey Federation Invites CM Bhagwant Mann To Asian Games 2026 Hockey Semi-Finals, Finals

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a recognition of Punjab’s growing prominence on the international hockey map, the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) has invited Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and a delegation of the Punjab Government to Japan to witness the semi-finals and finals of the Women’s and Men’s Hockey competitions at the XX Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The invitation comes at a significant juncture as Punjab, under the leadership of CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, prepares to host the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026 for the first time. The invitation, extended by Asian Hockey Federation President Fumio Ogura, is for the Women’s…

21 Sep

Class 6 Student Allegedly Assaulted Inside Delhi Shop, 56-Year-Old Man Arrested

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma); A 56-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi following allegations that a Class 6 student was sexually assaulted inside a shop in the Sadar Bazar area, police said. According to the Delhi Police, the girl had stepped out to purchase stationery when she allegedly entered the shop where the incident took place. Police said the child’s hands and legs were allegedly tied during the assault. Following the complaint, the Women Police Station registered a case under relevant provisions concerning rape, wrongful confinement and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused has been identified…

21 Sep

Iran Sets Seven Conditions for US Talks, Warns of “Decisive War” if Demands Are Rejected

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Tehran (Rajeev Sharma): Iran has conveyed a set of seven conditions to the United States through Qatar as Tehran explores the possibility of restarting negotiations to end the ongoing conflict, while simultaneously warning that it is prepared for further military confrontation if Washington rejects its terms. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Qatar had passed Tehran’s message to Washington and that Iran was now awaiting a response from US President Donald Trump. Among the conditions publicly identified are an end to hostilities on all fronts, the release of frozen Iranian funds and the lifting of the…

20 Sep

Delhi Dumper Accident: 4 Killed, 2 Injured During CCTV Installation Work In Sarita Vihar

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Four people, including an HR manager, were killed and two others injured after a dumper rammed into a stationary crane and an auto-rickshaw during CCTV installation work in southeast Delhi's Sarita Vihar early Sunday, police said. The accident took place around 3.20 am when the dumper, which had a Haryana registration number, was travelling from Noida towards Delhi. According to police, it first collided with the crane parked on the roadside before hitting the auto-rickshaw carrying workers. The dumper driver fled the spot after the crash but was later apprehended, police said. The vehicle has also…

20 Sep

IIT Bombay Student Suicide: Crime Branch May Question Professor Named In Abetment Case

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Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Mumbai Crime Branch is likely to summon a professor from IIT Bombay and other people for questioning as part of its investigation into the alleged suicide of 22-year-old student Sahil Ravindra Wakode, officials said on Sunday. The professor has been named as an accused in the case, which will be investigated by the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Detection), according to officials. Wakode, a native of Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, was a second-year BTech student in the Energy Science and Engineering department at IIT Bombay. He was found hanging from the ceiling fan in his room at Hostel…

20 Sep

BJP Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks at Indore Student Event

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The BJP has stepped up its criticism of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following his appearance at the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Indore, where his on-stage exchange with stand-up comic Pulkit Mani drew a sharp political response from the ruling party. During the event on Saturday, Gandhi and Mani exchanged lines and gestures that were interpreted by BJP leaders as a parody directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including an imitation of the Prime Minister’s voice. The episode quickly became a point of political confrontation, with BJP leaders accusing Gandhi of crossing the limits of political…

20 Sep

India Sends Ninth IAF Consignment With 11 Tonnes of Relief Supplies to Nepal

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal with another consignment of relief supplies, as an Indian Air Force aircraft delivered 11 tonnes of essential material to support the neighbouring country's recovery efforts. The latest shipment included a range of supplies such as medicines, forensic equipment, tents, hygiene kits, sleeping bags and other essential items, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The MEA said the consignment has been handed over to the Nepali authorities, marking another step in India's ongoing relief support for Nepal. Ninth IAF flight reaches Nepal The latest delivery was carried…