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20 Sep

Senior Journalist Payal Mehta Dies at 46, Leaders Across Political Spectrum Pay Tribute

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Senior journalist and CNN-News18 Assistant Editor Payal Mehta died in Mumbai in the early hours of Sunday. She was 46. Mehta, who was in Mumbai on a visit, reportedly developed uneasiness late on Saturday night. She was taken to a hospital at around 2 am, where she died before treatment could be administered, according to accounts shared following her death. Her sudden death prompted an outpouring of condolences from political leaders, journalists and colleagues who remembered her for her extensive coverage of Parliament, government and national politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Mehta as a hardworking…

20 Sep

Asian Games 2026: Indian Women Shooters Win Silver in 10m Air Rifle Team Event

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NAGOYA (Rajeev Sharma): India added another medal to its Asian Games 2026 tally after Elavenil Valarivan, Sonam Mhaskar and Vinod Vidarsa combined to secure the silver medal in the women’s 10m air rifle team event in Nagoya, Japan. The Indian trio produced a strong performance in the team competition but finished behind the gold-medal-winning side, settling for second place on the podium. For Elavenil Valarivan, the result adds another Asian Games medal to her international shooting record, while Sonam Mhaskar and Vinod Vidarsa also contributed to India’s medal-winning campaign. The women’s 10m air rifle team event brought together some of…

20 Sep

Three Killed, One Critical After BMW Crash on Mumbai Coastal Road

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MUMBAI (Rajeev Sharma): A high-speed BMW crash on Mumbai’s Coastal Road claimed three lives and left another person critically injured, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The accident occurred near Lotus Jetty as the vehicle was travelling from Marine Drive towards Haji Ali. The crash resulted in four people being taken to Nair Hospital, where three were declared dead and one remained in critical condition. The deceased have been identified as 21-year-old Shanay Gajjal and 17-year-old Dhirya Seth, the Chief Medical Officer at Nair Hospital said. The third victim, a 25-year-old man, has not yet been identified. A fourth occupant,…

19 Sep

DUSU Election Results 2026: ABVP Wins 3 Posts, Independent Deepanshu Shokeen Bags Vice-President Seat

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The results of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) Election 2026 have been declared, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) winning three of the four key posts. ABVP's Yash Dabas was elected President, while Riya Chhawdi won the Secretary post and Lakshya Raj Singh emerged victorious as Joint Secretary. The biggest upset came in the Vice-President contest, where independent candidate Deepanshu Shokeen secured a decisive victory with 30,615 votes. He defeated ABVP's Ishu Maurya, who received 16,910 votes, while NSUI's Vir Chatrath polled 4,313 votes. DUSU Election Results 2026: Full List Of Winners Yash Dabas…

19 Sep

NDMA Invites Online Nominations for Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2027

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh) – The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has invited online applications for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2027. Applications can be submitted through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal, awards.gov.in, till September 30. Sharing more details in this regard, an official spokesperson said that the annual award has been instituted to recognise and honour the invaluable contribution and selfless service of individuals and organisations in the field of disaster management. The award is announced every year on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Only Indian citizens and Indian institutions are eligible to apply for…

19 Sep

IIT BOMBAY STUDENT DIES BY SUICIDE AFTER EXAM PHONE INCIDENT; CAMPUS PROTEST FOLLOWS

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): A second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay died by suicide on Friday, hours after he was found using a mobile phone during an examination, triggering protests on the Powai campus. The student was identified as Sahil Ravindra Wakode, who hailed from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district and was pursuing BTech in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering. According to IIT Bombay, Wakode had uploaded the examination question paper to ChatGPT during the test in an attempt to obtain answers. The institute said the matter was subsequently discussed with him by the instructor and the department…

18 Sep

Supreme Court Approves SEBI-NSE Settlement in Co-location, Dark-Fibre Matters

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has approved the settlement reached between the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in connection with regulatory proceedings arising from the co-location and dark-fibre matters. As part of the settlement under SEBI’s consent mechanism, the NSE has paid ₹1,491.21 crore. The payment follows proceedings that had remained pending for several years. The settlement brings the regulatory proceedings concerning the two matters to a close. With the agreement receiving the Supreme Court’s approval, the cases pending before the court in relation to the proceedings have also been…

17 Sep

Supreme Court Demands Accountability Over Unnatural Deaths in Manipur Relief Camps

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Expressing deep concern over recurring fatalities inside relief facilities housing internally displaced persons in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India on Thursday ordered the state’s Chief Secretary to submit a detailed affidavit outlining investigative actions, criminal proceedings, and enhanced safety measures. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, questioned the state administration’s lack of decisive follow-up on findings submitted by the court-appointed Justice Gita Mittal Committee, which documented numerous deaths, including unnatural fatalities, across camps set up following the 2023 ethnic unrest. The apex court raised…

17 Sep

Sikh Delegation Briefs Delhi Lieutenant Governor on Uttar Pradesh Welfare Initiatives

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A six-member delegation led by Sardar Parvinder Singh, Senior Member of the Uttar Pradesh State Minorities Commission and President of the Uttar Pradesh Sikh Gurdwara Coordination Committee, met with Delhi Lieutenant Governor Sardar Taranjit Singh Sandhu during his visit to Lucknow. The courtesy meeting focused on discussing the key initiatives, welfare policies, and historical preservation efforts undertaken for the Sikh community under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During the interaction, Sardar Parvinder Singh highlighted the origins of Veer Bal Diwas, recalling that the proposal was initially submitted to the Chief Minister in 2017 and…

17 Sep

Supreme Court Seeks Report on Deaths in Manipur Relief Camps, Questions Lack of FIRs and Compensation

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a detailed account from the Manipur government over deaths reported at relief camps housing people displaced by the 2023 ethnic violence, with particular concern over cases classified as unnatural deaths. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the state’s chief secretary to submit an affidavit explaining the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the action taken by authorities to investigate them. The court’s directions followed its examination of reports submitted by the Justice Gita Mittal committee and an IAS…