Swatantra Bhardwaj gets three-week interim bail in Jantar Mantar assault case

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New Delhi: A Delhi court Tuesday granted three weeks' interim bail to Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar, among other charges, sources said. The proceedings were held in camera. According to court sources, the additional sessions judge granted three weeks' interim bail. A detailed order is awaited. Bhardwaj had been remanded to 14 days'...

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Banks’ panel to soon take decision on merchant charges for UPI transactions above Rs 2,000

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New Delhi: A panel comprising representatives of banks, service providers and various associations would soon take a call on charges to be levied on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 to merchants. The UPI & Services Steering Committee has 22 members, including Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and Payments Council of India (PCI). According to sources, the committee would soon take decision on Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transaction above Rs 2,000...

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India’s exports up 26.12% to $43.81 bn in Aug; trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn

India's export - West Asia crisis

New Delhi: India's exports increased by 26.12 per cent to USD 43.81 billion in August, and the trade deficit narrowed to USD 26.86 billion, government data showed Tuesday. The country's imports rose by about 14.1 per cent to USD 70.76 billion in August. During April-August this fiscal, exports jumped 17.85 per cent to USD 215.91 billion, and imports climbed 18.21 per cent to USD 363 billion. Also Read : China’s exports pick...

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MP HC defers bail plea of former judge Giribala Singh in daughter-in-law’s death case

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Jabalpur/Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh High Court Tuesday granted no immediate relief to former district judge Giribala Singh, who is in jail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law and model-actress Twisha Sharma, deferring consideration of her bail plea. The court sought a response from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Giribala Singh's bail application and granted the agency a week's time to file its reply. The matter has now...

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Search on for missing Indian seafarer off Oman coast: MEA

New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Tuesday said that the search and rescue operations are continuing to find the missing Indian seafarer after a commercial vessel carrying 14 Indian nationals was attacked off the coast of Oman Sunday. “Regarding the missing seafarer, this attack happened off the coast of Oman. It was a Panama flagship...

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Rahul Gandhi to visit Odisha in October for ‘Chhatra Ki Gunj’

Bhubaneswar: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is likely to visit Odisha in October to attend the Congress’ ‘Chhatra Ki Gunj’ programme in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Bhakta Charan Das said Tuesday. Das said the state unit has sent a proposal for Gandhi’s visit and expects about 20,000 youths to attend the event, which will focus...

Gajapati locals stage symbolic silent protest against Neradi project

Paralakhemundi: Opposing the proposed Neradi project in Andhra Pradesh, people staged a symbolic silent protest in front of the Gajapati Collector’s office Tuesday, demanding that the project be scrapped. The protest was organised with the support of the Dandakaranya Vikas Manch. Participants expressed resentment over the proposed joint survey and transfer of 106 acres of Odisha land...

Brendan Taylor breaks Tendulkar’s record for longest ODI career

Harare: Zimbabwe veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor shattered Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing ODI record for the longest career span when he took the field for Zimbabwe in their first ODI against Australia at the Harare Sports Club Tuesday. Taylor, who returned to international cricket in 2025 following his retirement and three-and-a-half-year ICC suspension, has become the longest-serving ODI player...

Thunderstorms, rain likely across Odisha for 6 days; yellow alert issued

Heavy rain alert for Odisha as IMD issues yellow warning for these districts

Bhubaneswar: Heavy rainfall is likely at one or two places in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj as rain and thunderstorms continue across parts of Odisha, Regional Centre of India Meteorological Department said Tuesday. The IMD has issued a yellow warning for heavy rainfall in Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj districts. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty surface winds of up to...

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Bangladesh, China discuss BCIM corridor, Chinese economic zone, Mongla Port

Dhaka: Bangladesh and China discussed cooperation on a proposed economic corridor linking the country with Myanmar and China, as Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen met Bangladesh's junior foreign minister Shama Obaed Islam, according to a local media report. The meeting took place Monday at the minister's office, where the two also discussed infrastructure, energy, human-resource development and economic...

Apple launches Siri AI, iCloud+ bundle with TV, Arcade in India

Apple launches Siri AI, iCloud+ bundle with TV, Arcade in India

New Delhi: Apple Tuesday announced that it launched latest software updates with a new Siri AI, enhanced Apple Intelligence features and expanded parental controls, while separately announcing that iCloud+ subscribers in India will get access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no additional cost. The new software releases include iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS...

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India auto wholesales hit record August high in 2026, PV sales jump 36.5%

New Delhi: India’s automobile wholesales across passenger vehicles (PVs), three-wheelers (3Ws) and two-wheelers (2Ws) reached their highest-ever levels for the month of August in 2026, aided by a favourable demand environment and a lower base in the year-ago period, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) Tuesday. Passenger vehicle sales stood at...

 

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