Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia today said that India is on the cusp of revolutionising telecommunications with 6G technology. During an event in Bengaluru, Scindia also emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to fostering the next generation of communication technology in India.
Former Andhra Pradesh minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy and former MLAs Samineni Udaya Bhanu and K. Rosaiah, who recently quit the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), joined the ruling Jana Sena Party today. Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena President Pawan Kalyan welcomed them into the party at a programme held at the party headquarters at Mangalagiri.
The Union government on Thursday raised central minimum wages for agricultural and industrial workers, which are linked to skill levels and sector types, a revision made to account for a rise in prices, a notification from the central labour commissioner showed.
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has been granted bail, hours after a Mumbai court on September 26 sentenced him to 15 days simple imprisonment in a defamation case on a complaint filed by Medha Somaiya, wife of BJP leader Kirit Somaiya.
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday reiterated that he would not resign while dismissing allegations of wrongdoings in Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA)’s allotment of 14 sites to his wife a conspiracy of the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
A day after reaching the “poor” category, air quality of Delhi improved on Thursday, with the AQI recording at 121, putting it in the “moderate category”. Light rain predicted over the next few days are expected to maintain the air quality and prevent it from deteriorating further.
Sanjay Raut, Rajya Sabha MP and leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has been convicted in a defamation case and sentenced to 15 days in jail. The metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai's Mazgaon has also fined Raut INR 25,000 in the case registered on a complaint by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife Dr Medha Kirit Somaiya.
On September 26, the Supreme Court granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case associated with the cash-for-jobs scam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Pune on September 26 has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will spearhead the BJP's campaign for the third phase of Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, September 26, addressing five rallies throughout the day. His itinerary includes stops in Chenani, Udhampur, Bani, and Jasrota and a final public gathering in Madh. The polls are scheduled for October 1.
Mumbai, September 26: In the latest development in the Akshay Shinde encounter, the Bombay High Court raised serious concerns over the custodial death of the Badlapur sexual assault case accused. On Wednesday, September 25, the high court questioned the police's claim that the incident was an "encounter." The court also noted potential foul play and directed authorities to preserve CCTV footage from the time Shinde was removed from jail until his death at Shivaji Hospital. Haji Sk Nurul Islam, Trinamool Congress MP from Basirhat, who was suffering from cancer, died at his residence in North 24 Parganas district on Wednesday. He was 61.
Condoling his demise, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Nurul Islam will be remembered for his tireless work for the uplift of the poor in the remote Sunderban area. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky invited several nations, including India, to join efforts in organizing a second Peace Summit to end the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Ukrainian President also emphasised the need for collective action to stop Russia's war and work towards a peaceful resolution. Bengaluru Mahalakshmi Murder Case: Prime Suspect Mukti Ranjan Roy Dies by Suicide in Odisha’s Bhadrak.
BY Vijayendra, President of Karnataka BJP, welcomed the Bengaluru Court's order that directed Karnataka Lokyukta to conduct an investigation against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged MUDA scam. Vijayendra also said that the BJP and JD(S) will hold a protest in Vidhana Soudha premises today, September 26. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday launched skill training for the Banking, Financial Services, and insurance (BFSI) sector. Reddy said that his government is focusing on skill development to address the problem of unemployment in the state. On September 25, Punjab’s state Election Commission said that elections to 13,327 panchayats will be held on October 15.
Election Commissioner Raj Kamal Chaudhary said the nominations would be filed from September 27 to October 4. He also said the polled votes will be counted on the same day at the polling station itself. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that India has been engaging both Russia and Ukraine to see if there is something it can do that would hasten the end of the conflict. Speaking at an event in New York, Jaishankar said, "We believe that wars are not the way of settling disputes. We don't believe that a solution is going to come from the battlefield." Mumbai School Holiday: BMC Declares Holiday in All Schools and Colleges on September 26 After IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rains.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), a voter turnout of 54.11 per cent was recorded till 7 pm in the second phase of polling in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Budgam recorded 58.97 per cent, Ganderbal 58.81 per cent, Poonch 71.59 per cent, Rajouri 68.22 per cent, Reasi 71.81 per cent and Srinagar 27.37 per cent till 7 PM, as per the data shared by the ECI.