PM Modi hails Northeast's role in freedom struggle, recalls Bhupen Hazarika's wartime songs

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Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the country’s northeastern region for its immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle and national defence, underscoring that countless people from the region made the supreme sacrifice for the nation.The Prime Minister said this while speaking at the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, an occasion marked by cultural tributes and the unveiling of projects honouring the legacy of the late …

Delhi: Bomb threat to Taj Palace Hotel turns out to be hoax

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Panic gripped the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri on Saturday after a threatening email claimed that 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted inside the hotel premises. The hotel, which often hosts VVIP guests, was swiftly inspected by police teams, but nothing suspicious was found.According to officials, the email, sent around 2 a.m., warned that “16 RDX IEDs have been placed in Delhi’s Taj Palace Hotel for an explosion in the afternoon. The pres…

Southern Railway launches first women's teams in boxing, weightlifting and table tennis

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Chennai, Sep 13 (IANS) In a landmark move aimed at empowering women and nurturing sporting talent, Southern Railway (SR), on Saturday, announced the formation of its first-ever women’s teams in boxing, weightlifting, and table tennis. The initiative is being hailed as a progressive step towards creating long-overdue opportunities for women athletes in the region, who have often struggled to find secure jobs and institutional backing despite their talent.For decades, Southern Railway has nurtured…

Sushila Karki’s appointment as Nepal's Interim PM shining example of women empowerment: PM Modi

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Imphal, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India remains firmly committed to the peace, stability, progress and prosperity of the people of the neighbouring nation of Nepal. Addressing a mammoth gathering at the historic Kangla Fort in Imphal, the Prime Minister said that Nepal is India’s one of its close friends, and India always wishes Nepal’s peace and prosperity.Referring to his wish on behalf of 140 crore Indians to former Chief Justice Sushila Karki on ass…

Players should set a goal of winning medals at Olympics, says Haryana CM

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Chandigarh, Sep 13 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said players should set a goal of winning medals at the Olympics. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of establishing India as a sports superpower in the 2036 Olympic Games, and the state has already begun preparations in this direction. The Chief Minister was addressing players at the inaugural ceremony of Yonex-Sunrise Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament — 2025…

'New dawn of hope and faith knocking in Manipur'

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his whirlwind three-day tour of five states on Saturday, igniting hopes of better connectivity, sufficiency, and peace for the Northeastern states of India.The Prime Minister’s schedule included Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal, and Bihar, in that order.In Manipur, where violent clashes led to the imposition of President’s Rule in February 2025, he met affected people forced to stay in temporary camps.He also inaugurated multiple …

Daughter-in-law of former Wayanad DCC treasurer commits suicide; alleges betrayal by Congress

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Wayanad, Sep 13 (IANS) In a turn of events that has deepened the crisis within the Congress’ Kerala unit in Wayanad, Padmaja, daughter-in-law of former Wayanad District Congress Committee (DCC) Treasurer N.M. Vijayan, attempted suicide on Saturday by allegedly slitting her wrist. She was admitted to a private hospital in Bathery, where police said her condition is stable and the injuries are not life-threatening.Speaking to the media, Padmaja’s son said: “First the family lost my grandfather (N….

Maoist leader Sujata surrenders in T'gana, marks turning point in anti-LWE campaign

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Raipur/Hyderabad, Sep 13 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in India’s fight against left-wing extremism (LWE), senior Maoist commander Pothula Padmawati, alias Sujata, surrendered before Telangana Police on Saturday.A Central Committee member of the banned CPI (Maoist), Sujata had been active for decades across Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra, and carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore.Her surrender is being seen as a significant blow to the Maoist movement and a symbolic collapse of morale with…

No ITC reversal needed on post-sale discounts: CBIC

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New Delhi, Sep 13 (IANS) The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a clarification on how secondary or post-sale discounts will be treated under the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The move comes after several representations were received seeking clarity on whether such discounts affect tax liability and input tax credit (ITC).According to the circular, CBIC said that when a supplier issues financial or commercial credit notes for discounts, the recipient will still be eli…

11 policemen suspended over 'nexus' with drug peddlers in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru, Sep 13 (IANS) In a shocking and concerning development, 11 policemen attached to two police stations, including a police inspector, have been suspended, pending departmental inquiry, on charges of colluding with a drug peddlers in Bengaluru on Saturday.According to police, the accused officers were hand in glove with a gang of peddlers selling drugs used as sedatives.The suspended personnel include Police Inspector, Head Constable, Assistant Sub-Inspector and police constables attache…