Himachal Pradesh rolls out new Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

The HP Pollution Control Board held a conference on the new Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. The rules mandate four-stream waste segregation at source. Non-compliance by Bulk Waste Generators can lead to disconnection of utilities. The Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board organised a press conference on Wednesday, September 23, under the Nationwide Advocacy Campaign … Read more

IIT Bombay student death: Varsha Gaikwad leads protest for justice

Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad led a protest at IIT Bombay over student Sahil Wakode’s death, demanding a judicial inquiry. She alleged institutional failure, casteism, and political interference, revealing Rahul Gandhi’s support for the family. Heavy security arrangements and police barricades were deployed outside the main gate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay … Read more

India’s 7% economic growth hinges on crude oil prices: Santosh Mehrotra

India’s 7% growth target faces a significant hurdle from rising crude oil prices, says economist Santosh Mehrotra. Prices over USD 100/barrel could challenge the outlook, impacting inflation, the current account deficit, and the rupee. India’s ability to sustain 7 per cent economic growth in the current financial year could depend significantly on where crude oil … Read more

YouTube Shopping expands in India with AI tools, new retail partners

YouTube Shopping expands its Indian merchant ecosystem, adding major retailers like Amazon and AJIO. The platform is also introducing new AI-powered tools to improve product discovery and boost creator earnings ahead of the festive shopping season. YouTube Shopping is set to expand its merchant ecosystem in India with the addition of Amazon, AJIO, Meesho, Snapdeal … Read more

Argentina Woos Indian Tourists with Visa-Free Travel for US Visa Holders

Argentina is attracting Indian tourists with new visa rules, said Ambassador Mariano Caucino. Indians with a valid US visa can travel to Argentina visa-free for 90 days. The country also offers free five-year business visas to boost strategic ties. Argentina is working on measures to attract more Indian tourists and strengthen people-to-people and economic ties … Read more

'Hypnotised' By Aghori? Jhansi Jeweller Duped By Fake Baba, CCTV Captures Man Taking Gold, Cash

<p><strong>A man dressed as an aghori tricked a jeweller in Jhansi’s Mauranipur into handing over around 10 grams of gold and Rs 50,000. The shopkeeper claimed the man later took about Rs 17,000 from the cash before leaving.</strong></p><img><p>A man dressed as an aghori allegedly walked into a jewellery shop in Jhansi’s Mauranipur (Uttar Pradesh) and … Read more

Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif dodges questions on LeT chief Hafiz Saeed at UN

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif repeatedly refused to answer questions about Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed at the UN. India later rebuked Pakistan at the UNHRC, telling it to focus on its economy instead of sponsoring terrorism. PM Sharif Evades Questions on Terrorist Hafiz Saeed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (local time) refused to … Read more

TTAADC village polls: West Tripura admin intensifies security preps

West Tripura admin has intensified preparations for the TTAADC Village Committee polls on Sep 28. DM Vishal Kumar inspected the Strong Room and confirmed strengthened security with paramilitary, TSR, and police to ensure a peaceful election. With the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) Village Committee elections scheduled for September 28, the West Tripura … Read more