NAHCON announces new accommodation, feeding arrangements for 2025 Hajj
Saudi Companies of Pilgrims’ Establishments, known as mu’assasaunder the supervision of MoHU, will henceforth be responsible for the feeding and accommodation of pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah.
BJP wins MCD panel poll, gets control of civic body’s main decision-making arm
AAP challenges MCD election, BJP accused of overpowering, AAP boycotts, BJP wins, AAP to challenge in court.
Delhi Assembly: Kejriwal attacks PM; BJP raises issue of ‘contaminated’ water
Delhi Assembly session highlights rising groundwater pollution crisis, political attacks, and AAP's confidence in upcoming elections.
Again, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers accuse SSS of denying them access to him
Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges, has been in detention since he was repatriated to Nigeria from Kenya in June 2021....
Lokayukta police book Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case
Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge, meanwhile, came to Siddaramaiah's defence, stating that the party is standing with him and will support him.
Two gets death sentence in triple murder case in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, Sep 27 (IANS): A local court in the Athamallik area of Angul district in Odisha on Friday awarded a death sentence to two persons in a ghastly triple murder case that occurred in 2017. The convicts were identified as Prakash Behera and Nandakishore Sethi of Gambharimaliha under the Kishorenagar Police Sta.....
HC slams Cong-led govt for FIR against NCPCR chief over X post; quashes case
Bengaluru, Sep 27 (IANS): The Karnataka High Court has come down heavily on the Congress-led state government over registration of an FIR against the Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in Bengaluru over a post on X while also quashing the criminal proceedings initiated against.....
From temple to civic body: Purification ceremonies reflect broader issues of trust and accountabili
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS): The country has seen two significant purification ceremonies that have sparked discussions about corruption and religious sanctity. The first took place at the renowned Tirupati Temple in the wake of allegations of adulteration in its famous laddus. The second occurred at the Jaipur Municipal .....
Morning Digest: Hezbollah chief Nasrallah targeted in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon; U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat, and more
The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on September 28, 2024
Delhi Assembly: Kejriwal attacks PM; BJP raises issue of ‘contaminated’ water
Delhi Assembly session highlights rising groundwater pollution crisis, political attacks, and AAP's confidence in upcoming elections.
PTI gears up for protest in ‘garrisoned’ city today
Punjab govt bans gatherings in Rawalpindi, neighbouring districts; 4,000 police personnel deployed, Rangers called.
RG Kar Case: Sandip Ghosh May Get Death Penalty If Found Guilty. This Is What The Court Said
Ghosh was arrested for allegedly misleading the investigation and for his alleged role in the destruction of evidence by not declaring the death of the victim immediately.
Quirky signs and landmarks in Nottingham you've probably never noticed
The city is a treasure trove of signs, statues, plaques, freizes and other items which offer a fascinating glimpse into its history
High command will decide Haryana CM pick: Hooda
Former CM Hooda also made it clear that he was a claimant for the chief minister’s post ahead of his son Deepender Hooda, asserting that he was neither tired nor retired
4 killed, 30 injured as Puri-bound bus from Uttar Pradesh falls on its side
Fatal bus accident in Odisha leaves 4 dead, 30 injured; contact provided numbers for assistance.
Indians lose ₹1.5 lakh to cyber criminals every minute: official
Cybercrime in India is on the rise, with citizens losing lakhs every minute, prompting urgent cybersecurity measures.
AAP to file plea in Supreme Court against 'unconstitutional, illegal' MCD standing committee poll: Atishi
AAP challenges BJP's unopposed win in Delhi's MCD standing committee, alleging misuse of power and undemocratic practices.
Judge finds 'peer influence' in deadly Mount Maunganui teen racing crash
Two teens were in a "competition of speed" before a crash that killed a passenger.
Doomed Titan sub boss 'purposely failed to register vessel to avoid regulations'
The boss of the doomed Titanic tourist sub in which five men were killed purposely failed to register the vessel in the US to avoid strict regulations, an inquiry has been told.
Boris Johnson considered raiding warehouse over vaccines row, according to memoir
Mr Johnson convened a meeting of senior military officials in March 2021 to discuss the plans, which he admitted were 'nuts'
Sir Keir Starmer responds after Elon Musk tells people to avoid UK
“I don’t think anyone should go to the UK when they’re releasing convicted paedophiles in order to imprison people for social media posts.”
Not following UP model, told party: Vikramaditya Singh
He said the multi-party committee formed by the Speaker in Himachal Pradesh would discuss all issues about street vending on October 3. Singh's remarks came a day after the Congress top brass chided him over his remarks on mandatory display of names by the street vendors and told him that no one was allowed to go against the party's policies and ideologies.
Over 30 PhD holders exit Bauchi varsity, ASUU give reasons
ASUU says the university has no pension or death benefit scheme as stipulated in public service regulation in the country.
Over 30 PhD holders exit Bauchi varsity, ASUU gives reasons
ASUU says the university has no pension or death benefit scheme as stipulated in public service regulation in the country.
MahaYuti, MVA set to play on Waqf Bill issue during Assembly election campaigns
The MahaYuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi, which have geared up for the Assembly elections, have hinted that the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which is currently referred to the joint parliamentary committee, is...
First phase of delimitation of local body wards ‘very critical’: SEC
As the delimitation of local body wards in Kerala kicks off in October, the success of this mammoth exercise will hinge heavily on the first phase, covering the grama panchayats, municipalities and corporations.
Chakkakompan attacks a ration shop in Anayirankal
Wild tusker Chakkakompan attacks ration shop in Idukki, staff and family narrowly escape, Forest officials intervene.
Three held in Varkala with MDMA
The Varkala police arrested three youths with alleged possession of 2.6 kg of MDMA on Saturday. T
Mahisha festival restricted to Town Hall 
Prohibitory orders imposed in Mysuru to prevent clashes during Mahisha Mandalothsava celebrations, affecting Chamundi Hills area.
Minister orders inquiry into allegation of a child locked up in a classroom
Minister R. Bindu investigates alleged mistreatment of child with cerebral palsy at Seraphic Convent Girls’ High School.
No moving away from Rome’s instructions on deacons’ ordination, says pro-Synod group 
Supporters of the Syro-Malabar synod assert the necessity of adhering to Rome's instructions for ordination of deacons to priests.
Women to be head of households in Family Digital Cards, says Revanth
Telangana government plans to provide digital cards recognizing women as head of household, with family members listed at back.
Why the identities of boys, 12, who murdered teen in park are being kept secret
Two boys were convicted of murdering Shawn Seesahai but their names have not been released
Siddaramaiah’s video praising Governor’s role goes viral
Even as the Karnataka Congress government strongly objected to the functioning of the Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, a video of the Chief Minister appreciating the Governor’s role during the BJP government in 2011 is being widely circulated.
SIT raids Munirathna’s residence, offices
Four days after the arrested Munirathna, BJP MLA, was grilled by officials, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday carried out a series of raids on the residences and offices of Munirathna and his associates and recovered electronic items, including laptops, pendrives, hard discs, and DVRs, pertaining to three cases against the MLA.
Laxmi Hebbalkar pushes for division of Belagavi district
Emphasising that the division of the geographically and demographically big Belagavi district was essential to facilitate development, Minister for Women and Child Development Laxmi Hebbalkar has said that a memorandum would be submitted to the Chief Minister and Revenue Minister after Dasara festival.
Priyanka recalls family’s ancestral bonding with J&K
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi today took a dig at the union Home Minister Amit Shah for telling the people of Jammu and Kashmir that if they wanted statehood to be restored, they...
550 of 1,300 KSDB houses will be inaugurated soon: Abbayya
MLA and Chairman of Karnataka Slum Development Board Prasad Abbayya has said that the construction of 550 houses among the 1,300 being built by the Slum Board on Mantur Road in Hubballi had been completed and soon the Chief Minister would formally inaugurate them.
Contract civic workers block road in Kalaburagi, demand regularisation of services
Led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), hundreds of civic workers (pourakarmikas) who were employed in the Kalaburagi City Municipal Corporation on a contract basis blocked the main road outside the district administrative complex in Kalaburagi on Saturday demanding the regularisation of their services.
MCC to auction spaces outside Kudroli and Mangaladevi temples for Dasara stalls
MCC to auction spaces outside temples for Dasara festival stalls, following Karnataka High Court order, ensuring fair process.
French translation of Kiran Bedi’s book released in Puducherry
Former Lieutenant-Governor Kiran Bedi's "Fearless Governance" book translated into French, royalties to be used for Puducherry welfare.
Police complaint lodged against 17-year-old boy for ‘marrying and impregnating’ minor girl
The Krishna Child Welfare Committee (CWC) lodged a police complaint against a 17-year-old boy on charge of marrying a minor girl who is three months pregnant now.
Yechury helped build INDIA bloc and held it together, say leaders
Political leaders and intellectuals gather to mourn the death of CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury, praising his contributions to opposition unity.
Four Nigerian professors to assume leadership positions in Gambian varsity – NTAC
“The volunteer professors were selected following openings created by the imminent end of the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor of the University."
BSF asks UIDAI to deactivate Aadhaar of undocumented migrants from Bangladesh
After a suspect is apprehended, the Border Security Force informs police and writes to Unique Identification Authority of India to deactivate the Aadhaar registration of the undocumented migrants
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