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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...

September 26, 2026 9:05 AM

Delhi-NCR wakes up to pleasant weather as rain, thunderstorms likely over next three days

Delhi-NCR woke up to pleasant weather and cool winds on Saturday, with light to moderate rainfall expected over the next two to three days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Saturday, warning of thunderstorms and...

September 26, 2026 8:53 AM

INCOIS sounds red alert for Keralam coast, warns of ‘Kallakkadal’

Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert along the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and possible Kallakkadal conditions, officials said on Saturday. Kallakkadal refers to the sudden rise of sea...

September 26, 2026 8:39 AM

Asian Games: India wins silver in women’s 50m rifle 3P team event; Tilottama, Vidarsa reach individual final

India’s Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod Kochalumkal and Ashi Chouksey secured the silver medal in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games 2026, with the trio combining for a total of 1763 points in the qualification round. C...

September 26, 2026 8:20 AM

Asian Games: Sawan Barwal wins historic silver in Men’s Marathon, ends 44-year wait

India’s Sawan Barwal produced a landmark performance at the Asian Games 2026, clinching the silver medal in the men’s marathon and ending the country’s 44-year wait for a medal in the event. Barwal, the Indian national record-holder, stayed in...

September 26, 2026 1:31 AM

EAM Jaishankar Signs UN Convention Against Cybercrime

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, aimed at strengthening global efforts to prevent and combat cybercrime. “This Convention strengthens international cooperation for a safer d...

September 26, 2026 1:03 AM

70,000 Rural Youth to Begin Skill Training Under DDU-GKY 2.0 Across States/UTs from October 2026

Around 70,000 rural youth are expected to begin skill training under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 across 24 States and Union Territories from October 2026, the Ministry of Rural Development said. According to the D...