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September 26, 2026 2:36 PM

Asian Games: President Murmu Hails India’s Medal-Winning Performances in Kabaddi, Squash, Shooting

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday congratulated India’s women’s kabaddi team, squash mixed doubles pair Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar, and shooters Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey for their medal-winning p...

September 26, 2026 2:02 PM

India Pushes for Resilient Health Systems, Global Action on Pandemic Preparedness

Representing India at the UN High-Level Meeting on ‘Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response’ in New York on September 25, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening global health securit...

September 26, 2026 1:24 PM

Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s Hormuz proposal; Iraq seeks sanctions exemption for flights

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities in the region, even as Iran awaits an official US response to its plans. An American Newspaper reported on Trump’s views, quoti...

September 26, 2026 12:48 PM

Maharashtra declares drought in 265 talukas, announces 12-point relief package

The Maharashtra government on Saturday declared drought conditions in 265 of the state's 358 talukas following deficient monsoon rainfall during the 2026 Kharif season and announced a comprehensive relief package for affected farmers and rural househ...

September 26, 2026 12:29 PM

Asian Games: India Women’s Kabaddi Team Clinches Gold with Win Over Iran

India women's team defended its Kabaddi gold medal with a strong performance against an impressive Iranian side in the Asian Games 2026 final at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium on Saturday. The Indian team clinched its fourth Kabaddi gold in the history...

September 26, 2026 11:55 AM

India, GCC Reaffirm Close Ties, Review Progress on Joint Action Plan

At the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Troika Ministerial Meeting in New York on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the historically close and friendly ties between India and GCC countries, underpinned by vibrant trade an...

September 26, 2026 10:36 AM

UN chief calls for global approach to pandemic threats

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday stressed the need for a global approach to pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, stressing that no country can protect itself from pandemics alone. "The COVID-19 pandemic taught us that, in o...

September 26, 2026 10:17 AM

Asian Games: ‘It’s the small things that make the biggest difference,’ says Gulveer after silver

Gulveer Singh believes attention to detail and the support of his wider team played a crucial role in his silver-medal-winning performance in the men’s 10,000 m at the ongoing Asian Games 2026, saying that 'it’s often the small things that make t...

September 26, 2026 10:00 AM

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Former PM Manmohan Singh on Birth Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to the former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh on his birth anniversary. The PM stated that Dr. Singh spent many years in public life and served the nation with dedication. In a post on X, the Prime Minist...

September 26, 2026 9:17 AM

Heavy Rain: Schools Shut Across Several Parts of Uttar Pradesh

Schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh have been closed on Saturday in view of heavy rainfall and weather warnings, with authorities citing the safety of students. In Lucknow, schools across all boards from Class 1 to Class 12 will remain c...