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District Election Officer Medha Roopam Inspects EVM/VVPAT Warehouse in Gautam Buddh Nagar

Gautam Buddh Nagar:Medha Roopam, District Magistrate and District Election Officer, Gautam Buddh Nagar, conducted a quarterly inspection of the EVM/VVPAT warehouse at the Collectorate on Thursday in the presence of representatives of recognised political parties and senior officials. During the inspection, Medha Roopam checked the seal placed on the warehouse lock, which was found intact…

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CM  Holds Consultations with Religious and Social Organisations on Preparations for International Gita Mahotsav

Chandigarh- Haryana Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a meeting with representatives of religious and social organisations of Kurukshetra at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, Kurukshetra, to discuss preparations for the International Gita Mahotsav-2026. Representatives of various organisations shared their suggestions and views with the Chief Minister regarding the organisation of the Mahotsav. The Chief…

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Government Slashes Edible Oil Import Duty to Ease Consumer Prices

New Delhi: In a move aimed at containing rising edible oil prices, the Centre has lowered the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on imports of key crude edible oils, citing the recent surge in global prices and its impact on the domestic market. Under the revised duty structure, crude sunflower oil will now attract zero Basic…

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CM Rekha Gupta launches free mega health check-up camp in Haiderpur under ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’

New Delhi- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday inaugurated a free mega health check-up camp at the Ayurvedic Hospital in Haiderpur, in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’. The camp is providing residents with a range of health check-ups, medical consultations and necessary health guidance at one place. The Chief…

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Malayalam Actor Savithri Sreedharan Dies at 78

Kozhikode, September 23, 2026: Malayalam actor Savithri Sreedharan, widely recognised for her memorable performances in films including Sudani from Nigeria, died at her residence in Mankavu, Kozhikode, on Wednesday. She was 78. Sreedharan had been bedridden for a prolonged period and died due to age-related ailments, according to reports. She earned widespread acclaim for portraying…

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NFSC Support Helps Village Scholar Complete PhD, Build Research Career

New Delhi: Financial support under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC) has helped Sagar Kodi, a scholar from a village background, complete his Ph.D. and establish a career in research. Kodi, 30, faced financial and geographical challenges while pursuing higher education. After completing his master’s degree, he appeared for the UGC-NET Junior Research…

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Sri Lanka Court Sentences 15 Easter Bombing Convicts to 220 Years Each

Colombo, September 23, 2026: A Sri Lankan court has sentenced 15 people to more than 200 years in prison each for their involvement in the deadly 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, with all the convicted individuals set to challenge the verdict, according to a defence lawyer. A three-judge bench found 14 of the 24 accused guilty…

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National Institute of Siddha Holds Week-Long Programmes to Mark 11th Ayurveda Day

Chennai-  The National Institute of Siddha (NIS), Chennai, is conducting a series of academic and public-awareness programmes from September 18 to 25 to commemorate the 11th Ayurveda Day. The autonomous institute under the Ministry of Ayush has planned seminars, institutional visits, practical sessions and training programmes aimed at increasing awareness of Ayurveda and encouraging academic…

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Why “Early Dinner” Is Becoming a New Lifestyle Trend in Indian Cities

New Delhi: For years, dinner in India’s major cities has often been a late-evening affair. Long commutes, office deadlines, social plans and food deliveries have pushed the final meal of the day well into the night for many urban households. But a different dining habit is quietly gaining attention — eating dinner earlier. For some…

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‘Bharat Taxi’ to operate on zero commission, drivers to get ₹5 lakh social security: CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched Bharat Taxi and Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, taking two major steps for taxi drivers and farmers. Through ‘Bharat Taxi’, two-wheeler, taxi and three-wheeler drivers will be able to join on zero commission upon registration. They will also receive social security of Rs. 5 lakh. Meanwhile, under Mukhyamantri…

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