News Highlights: Trudeau calls for India's cooperation to 'uncover truth' in pro-Khalistan leader's killing

Ahead of Durga Puja, Bangladesh govt allows export of nearly 4,000 metric tonnes of Hilsas to India

LoP Suvendu Adhikari says will hand over hiked pay as MLA to DA protesters, attacks Mamata govt

West Bengal Assembly Opposition Leader Suvendu Adhikari.

Pran Pratishtha of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi a historic moment: Swami Jitendranand Saraswati

Ayodhya, UP | Swami Jitendranand Saraswati, general secretary of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti says, "...Pran Pratishtha of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi is a historic moment. After the struggle of 492 years, construction work of the Rem Temple has been going on for the last 3 years. The meeting was held with a point of view to ensure that no member of the Hindu community is left and all of them come to Ayodhya...Invitations are going out for 4,000 seers to come to Ayodhya at the time of Pran Pratishtha. We expect all of them to come here...It is up to the Prime Minister to decide a date for the occasion..."

"Major step, but...": BRS MLC K Kavitha flags "omissions" in women's reservation Bill

IAS Sonal Goel unveils her book "Nation Calling" for IAS aspirants

India, Brazil, Germany, Japan should be permanent members of UNSC: UK Foreign Secy

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau accuses Russia of weaponising energy and food

US President, Israel PM hold talks on UNGA sidelines, welcome announcement of India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Lok Sabha to discuss Chandrayaan-3 mission on Thursday

Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja where Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations continue for the third day

Raipur | Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel says, "They are a cheat. The Women's Reservation Bill that has been brought has been supported by Congress but it will be implemented after the Census and Delimitation take place. This will take years. Sonia Gandhi clearly said that it should be implemented with immediate effect. But we don't see that happening. It should be implemented in the 2024 elections."

Asian Games Women's T20 | India score 173/2 in 15 overs against Malaysia in Quarter Final 1 at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou. (Shafali Verma 67, Jemimah Rodrigues 47*)

Canada: Liberal party MP Chandra Arya alleges threats against Hindus by extremists

Canadian MP Chandra Arya says, "Few days back Khalistan movement leader in Canada and the president of Sikhs for Justice which organizes the so-called referendum, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun attacked Hindu-Canadians asking us to leave Canada and go back to India. I have heard from many Hindu-Canadians who are fearful after this targeted attack. I urge Hindu-Canadians to stay calm but vigilant...The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke the Hindu-Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada. Let me be clear. Vast majority of our Canadian Sikh brothers and sisters do not support Khalistan movement. Most Sikh Canadians may not publicly condemn the Khalistan movement for several reasons but they are deeply connected to the Hindu-Canadian community...I can’t understand how glorification of terrorism or a hate crime targeting a religious group is allowed in the name of freedom of speech and expression..."

J&K: Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to perform on 22 September, in an air show organized by J&K administration and Indian Air Force.

Waterlogging witnessed at Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway in Konavattam due to heavy rainfall in Vellore

Khandwa: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan to unveil 108ft tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar today.

The Special Vigilance Unit, Patna has registered a case against Sanjeev Kumar Gupta working as Electrical Executive Engineer, Electrical Supply Division, Bihar South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. Banka for amassing huge assets illicitly to the extent of Rs 1,03,89,713 approx which is said to be disproportionate to his known legal sources of income.

Himachal govt introduces bill to regulate appointment of VCs in 2 state universities

Nilesh Desai, Director of SAC, ISRO, Ahmedabad, speaks on Gaganyaan

"Today, our space programme is very mature and India aspires to be a superpower. To meet that and acquire technology, ISRO is doing other activities also, related to planetary missions and of course, putting man in space with Gaganyaan Mission. Gaganyaan programme is going on full flow, and after Chandrayaan-3, we are working on it. There is a special centre created in Bengaluru to take care of the all the activities related to Gaganyaan."

"(Canadian) PM Justin Trudeau's allegations are very serious. We are discussing this issue with our Canadian and Indian partner. I don't want to talk on it much as investigations are still underway," says Margaret MacLeod, Hindustani Spokesperson for the US Department of State, on Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's killing in Canada.

Andhra cabinet approves multiple bills including International Baccalaureate agreement

Rajasthan cabinet approves new rates for land allotment to social institutions, rule changes in govt jobs

Indian Army to get Made-in-India sniper rifles developed by Bengaluru-based SSS Defence.

India-Canada diplomatic row: US favours investigation into Trudeau's allegations

Manickam Tagore on minimum representation of OBCs in the decision making process

Saket Gokhale slams Govt over basic setup malfunction in new Parliament

Indian women''s cricket team enters Asian Games semi-finals on the basis of better ICC ranking after match against Malaysia abandoned due to rain

Punjab | Police action across the state today to nab the close aides of Goldy Brar. Police raids are going on in Moga, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran and Amritsar rural.

Karnataka CM DK Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meet Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Ahead of the start of the assembly session, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders protested against the arrest of former Andhra Pradesh CM and party's chief N Chandrababu Naidu.

Women's Reservation Bill will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha today for passage, says Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. 6

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar inspects Nabha House in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi meets railway porters at Anand Vihar ISBT in Delhi, wears porter dress and badge.

Justin Trudeau refused ‘presidential suite’ at hotel during G20 Summit: Sources

Rahul Gandhi visits Anand Vihar ISBT, speaks with the porters and also wears their uniform and carries the load

Amaravati | TDP MLAs walk up to the Well of the Assembly, protesting against the arrest of former CM and party president N Chandrababu Naidu.

After their meeting with Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and other ministers of the state cabinet address the media.

Passage of women's reservation bill marks golden moment in India's parliamentary journey: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha

"We also want a caste-based census in the country, and we have been demanding about it from a very long time," says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar .

Important notice from Indian Mission | "Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice

A man jumped into the sea from Bandra Worli Sea Link at 0345 hours today. Search operation underway by Coast Guard and Fire Brigade teams. The incident occurred in the limits of Worli police station: Mumbai Police

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in a moving taxi in Mumbai. The accused and his accomplice have been arrested. Case registered under Section 376 of the IPC and related POCSO sections, say police.

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with the order of Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) to Karnataka on releasing 5,000 cusecs of water for now to Tamil Nadu. Supreme Court asks the Authority to meet every 15 days

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari on Sanjay Gandhi hospital in Amethi shut due to medical negligence

Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveils 'Statue of Oneness' in Omkareshwar

An organisation named 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike' stages protest in Bengaluru over Cauvery water dispute.

PM Modi will visit Varanasi, UP on 23rd Sept, 2023.

At around 1:30 PM, the PM will lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. At around 3:15 PM, he will reach Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and will participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also inaugurate 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya built across Uttar Pradesh, during the programme: Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

'India Visa Application Center Canada' website removes the notification on suspension of visa services for Canadian nationals that was earlier put in ticker.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar makes surprise visit at the state secretariat in Patna.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot at the foundation stone laying ceremony for metro rail phase 1C in Jaipur.

Police Police raids multiple locations in Ferozepur as part of its crackdown on gangster Goldy Brar.

Members of 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike' detained in Bengaluru during their protest on Cauvery water dispute.

Agency hired by India for initial scrutiny of visa applications of Canadians withdraws notice on suspension of services from website

Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients: The High Commission of Canada in India

The High Commission of Canada in India says "Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients. In light of the current environment where tensions have heightened, we are taking action to ensure the safety of our diplomats. With some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust staff presence in India. In the context of respect for obligations under the Vienna conventions, we expect India to provide for the security of our accredited diplomats and consular officers in India, just as we are for theirs here."

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin slams Centre for zero NEET PG cut-off decision

Indian Navy has completed 40,000 hours of incident-free flying on the P-8I platform carrying out multiple types of missions: US Navy’s Rear Admiral Micheal Baker

BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs held annual meeting on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 20 September 2023

Delhi: JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy says, "Today we are meeting the Union Home Minister (Amit Shah) and BJP national President. After the meeting outcome, we will address the press."

Jal Shakti Minister assured justice in Cauvery River dispute: DK Shivakumar

Directorate General of Civil Aviation says, "The National Civil Aviation Regulator (DGCA, INDIA) has achieved a milestone by implementing regulations regarding "Watch Duty Time Limitation (WDTL) and rest requirements for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) engaged in provision of air traffic services" at 57 airports w.e.f. 21.09.2023, in line with the international (ICAO) regulations..."

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Tammineni Sitaram suspends 14 TDP and 2 YSRCP rebel MLAs. Two of them, Anagani Satya Prasad, Payyavula Keshav & YSRCP rebel MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy suspended for the entire session while the others have been suspended for the day.

Gangster Sukhdool Singh’s murder in Canada, part of series of gangwar revenge killings

Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala ruled out of South Africa squad for World Cup

Comedian Trevor Noah spotted at Delhi Airport, to perform live for Indian audience

Threat call was received by an assistant of Jay Panda, National Vice President of BJP

Starc, Maxwell out, Steve Smith in for first ODI match against India

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: on suspension of TDP leaders, TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna says, "It's undemocratic to suspend the TDP MLAs for asking justice in assembly. Being a speaker, he had criticized the total Tollywood industry by warning me. The ruckus in the assembly had started by YSRCP leaders. We are fighting for justice. Chandra Babu Naidu was illegally arrested. We requested the speaker to discuss Chandra Babu Naidu's illegal arrest. We are not afraid of any cases."

NIA seeks information on wanted accused in San Francisco Indian Consulate attack case; releases pictures of accused

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: On the suspension of TDP leaders, TDP MLA Angani Satya Prasad says, "Today in Assembly, we were asking about the undemocratic arrest of our leader Chandrababu Naidu. We are fighting to withdraw all the cases as they are illegal and also there is no trail about the money which has been told by CID and ACB... The Speaker is totally biased and he did not even listen to our plea..."

Every person in the state is either a witness to corruption or a victim of it...: Kamal Nath

Jaipur: At the inauguration of the Jaipur Metro Rail extension project (Phase 1-C), Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot says, "When I talk about the metro, we all should be proud because when we started the metro project in 2009, and its trial was done in 2013. It was made in record time..."

Khandwa, MP: On the occasion of the inauguration of 108 feet tall statue of Adi Shankaracharya in Omkareshwar, CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan says, "'Statue of Oneness' will give the message of peace to the world"

BLS International, the online visa application centre in India, issues statement regarding suspension of Indian visa services to Canada nationals.

India-Canada row has put bilateral relationship in peril; must ensure ties don't deteriorate further, says Shashi Tharoor

Over 1,000 security personnel deployed for Odisha Assembly session beginning Friday

As it is an important session during which the supplementary budget will be placed, a three-tier security arrangement —internal, campus and peripheral — has been made in and around the Assembly, said the DGP.

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Sikkim CM meets Dalai Lama in Mcleodganj

Census should begin immediately: Bihar CM

“Why wait for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls…why not now? The decadal census should begin immediately. The Centre should start the enumeration exercise immediately,' Kumar told reporters here when asked about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement.

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A worker inspects a site in a residential area damaged during a Russian missile strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 21, 2023.

General elections in Pakistan likely to be held in last week of January 2024

Pakistani media outlet Dawn on Thursday reported that general elections in the crisis-hit nation is likely to take place towards the end of January 2024.

Actor Tamannah Bhatia hails passage of Women's Reservation Bill

"If women can excel in other realms, they can also lead the country," the actor said.

IITs in UK? Varsities exploring possibility, says British officials

The UK is keen on welcoming IIT offshore campus and universities are already in talks to explore the possibility, news agency PTI quoted British government officials as saying on Friday.

There is degree of prejudice: MEA on Trudeau's allegations against India on killing of Sikh separatist

During the MEA's weekly media briefing, spox Arindam Bagchi commented on the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Canada, saying, "There's a degree of prejudice, to us these allegations seem to be primarily politically driven."

Bagchi went on to say that the Indian side had offered inputs about criminal activities on Canadian soil that had not been acted upon.

King Charles waves as he arrives to deliver a speech to members of parliament at the French Senate in Paris, on the second day of his State visit to France, September 21, 2023.

Canada needs to look into its reputation as a safe haven for terrorists: MEA

Continuing his briefing on the ongoing diplomatic row, MEA spox Arindam Bagchi said, "It is Canada that needs to look into its growing reputation of being a safe haven for terrorists, extremists, and organised crime."

All categories of visas cancelled, clarifies MEA amid India-Canada row

Canada to 'temporarily' adjust staff presence in India amid online 'threats'

Canada on Thursday said it is assessing its staff complement in India and taking action to ensure safety of its diplomats in the country claiming that some of them have received threats on various social media platforms.

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Condom-shy India arouses interest of global contraceptive makers

Global contraceptive makers are betting on condom-shy India becoming their biggest growth market, following the blockbuster IPO of a domestic prophylactic maker just weeks after the UN said the country would become the most populous by mid-year.

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Wipro CFO Jatin Pravinchandra Dalal resigns

Indian IT services firm Wipro said on Thursday Jatin Pravinchandra Dalal resigned as chief financial officer. Aparna Iyer has been appointed as the new finance chief.

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Both SRK and Vijay ideologically and professionally similar: Atlee

As someone who has worked with both Shah Rukh Khan and Vijay, two of the biggest superstars in Indian cinema, filmmaker Atlee says he found the actors to be 'ideologically and professionally' similar in many ways.

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Forest dept keeps Karnataka zoos on high alert as virus infection kills leopard cubs

The Karnataka Forest Department on Thursday sounded a high alert across the state's zoos with the minister directing officials to keep a close watch on leopards and other animals belonging to the feline family in the aftermath of the death of the seven leopard cubs in the Bannerghatta Biological Park.

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Tata Power Renewable enters Nepal market; ties up with Dugar Power

This tie-up heralds TPREL's strategic entry into Nepal's rapidly evolving renewable energy sector and sets the stage for a quantum leap in accelerating Nepal's shift toward sustainable energy, according to a statement.

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SRK takes part in Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja

70ft national flag installed at Ajote War Memorial to honour fallen heroes of Poonch, J&K

Pakistan's anti-graft body moves to reopen corruption case against ex-PM Nawaz Sharif and others

Pakistan's accountability watchdog has decided in principle to revive corruption charges against prominent political figures, including ex-prime minister Nawaz Sharif and former president Asif Ali Zardari after the Supreme Court scrapped the recent a...

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Search ops by security forces in Manipur continues; arms, ammunition seized

The Manipur Police on Thursday said search operations have been conducted by security forces in various districts, and arms and ammunition, including mortar shells, were recovered.

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Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Serhiy Nayev holds puppies as he visits at positions near the border with Belarus, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zhytomyr region, Ukraine September 20, 2023.

Police complaint against Assam CM for 'hate speech' against Sonia Gandhi

Senior Assam Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has filed a police complaint against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged “hateful statement” such as Lok Sabha MP and former party president Sonia Gandhi’s residence should be burnt.

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Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox, News Corp

Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp, ending a more than seven-decade career during which he created a media empire spanning from Australia to the United States.

His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will become the sole chairman of News Corp and continue as the chair and CEO of Fox, the companies said on Thursday.

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Manipur violence: Mobs try to storm police stations over arrest of 5 youths, curfew reimposed

More than 10 people were injured when Manipur security forces fired tear gas shells on protesters for trying to storm police stations and court arrest demanding the unconditional release of the five arrested youths on Thursday.

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Held important meeting over reservation for Dhangar community, says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Russia temporarily bans fuel exports to most countries in response to shortages

Russia has temporarily banned exports of gasoline and diesel to all countries outside a circle of four ex-Soviet states with immediate effect in order to stabilise the domestic market, the government said on Thursday.

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Will Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover wake up? ISRO to try to reestablish communication

With dawn breaking on the Moon, ISRO is now gearing up to try to reestablish communication with its lunar mission Chandrayaan-3's solar-powered lander Vikram and rover Pragyan, to revive them so that they can continue with scientific experiments.

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Canada asked to downsize diplomatic presence in India

India on Thursday asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic presence in the country as relations between the the two countries plunged to an an all-time low following Ottawa's allegations against New Delhi over the killing of a Khalistani separatist on Canadian soil.

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Bajrang Dal leader summoned in Chaitra Kundapur case

In the case related to the alleged cheating of businessman Govinda Babu Poojary by Chaitra Kundapur, the CCB police have summoned Bajrang Dal leader Tudukuru Manju.

Govinda Babu Poojary and Tudakuru Manju are said to be friends and are believed to have carried out a discussion on the issue in May.

Other accused persons Ramesh, Dhanraj, and Chenna Naika gave a tip-off about Manju to the police.

Manju said that he has been summoned by the CCB police and will visit the CCB office on Friday. (DHNS)

No connect between Bajrang Dal and Chaitra Kundapur: VHP leader

There is no connection between Bajrang Dal and Chaitra Kundapur, said Vishwa Hindu Parishad Pranth Joint Secretary Sharan Pumpwell.

Addressing reporters at Vishwashree, the VHP office in Kadri, Mangaluru on Thursday, he stated that Chaitra, who is the prime accused in the MLA ticket scam, is not a member of Bajrang Dal or Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

VHP or Bajrang Dal will not support acts such as money for tickets, Sharan said, adding that Chaitra had been invited on several occasions to speak on the platforms of Bajrang Dal as she was known to be a good speaker.

“Let the investigation be conducted and the culprits be punished. The rest of the accused should also be arrested,” Sharan said. (DHNS)

Trudeau calls for India's cooperation to 'uncover truth' in pro-Khalistan leader's killing

Egyptian rescuers continue searching for bodies in the aftermath of the floods in Derna, Libya September 21, 2023.

And that wraps it for today. Have a good night and see you tomorrow.