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September 28, 2026 10:24 AM

Three-day bank strike deferred following IBA-UFBU meeting

The proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30 has been deferred following a meeting between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The decision was announced by the UFBU in a circular ...

September 28, 2026 10:20 AM

Lata Mangeshkar’s first Assamese song became enduring part of Assam’s musical memory: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday paid tributes to eminent singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary, saying that her first Assamese song for a film of Bhupen Hazarika has become an enduring part of the state's musical memory. ...

September 28, 2026 10:14 AM

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean PoW transfer

South Korea's presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep t...

September 28, 2026 10:16 AM

India builds homegrown shield against maritime insurance risks

The Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) is strengthening India’s domestic maritime insurance capacity and reducing dependence on foreign insurers amid growing geopolitical and trade-related risks along key shipping routes. Launched in May 2026, ...

September 28, 2026 10:10 AM

Organic waste finds new life as fuel, electricity and manure under Swachh Bharat Mission

Organic waste across several parts of the country is being converted into clean fuel, electricity and organic manure as waste-to-energy initiatives gain momentum under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Launched in October 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission ha...

September 28, 2026 10:05 AM

Indonesia ferry death toll hits 66 as search enters 16th day

The death toll from an Indonesian ship that capsized earlier this month rose to 66 as of Monday, as divers braved leaking fuel and dangerously unsound structures to find the 69 passengers still missing on the 16th day of the search. The Virgo Transp...

September 28, 2026 9:52 AM

Amit Shah addresses centenary celebrations of former VHP president Ashok Singhal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday addressed the inaugural ceremony of the centenary year celebrations commemorating the birth anniversary of former Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Ashok Singhal, describing his life as a confluence of sacr...

September 28, 2026 9:46 AM

PM Modi pays heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar on her birth anniversary

Remembering India’s Nightingale, Lata Mangeshkar, on her birth anniversary on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer, recalling her immense contribution to Indian music and culture. In a post on X, PM...

September 28, 2026 9:47 AM

Kohli passes 15,000 ODI runs as India beat West Indies

Virat Kohli became only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar to reach 15,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone with an unbeaten century as India cruised to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the opening one-day international on Sunday. ...

September 28, 2026 9:34 AM

Markets under pressure as oil rises, bond yields climb

Share markets were mostly lower on Monday as oil prices popped higher again amid doubts the United States and Iran will reach a truce anytime soon, keeping bonds under pressure ahead of a week packed with economic news. Over the weekend, US Presiden...