EC-SIR row: BJP rejects ‘vote theft’ allegations, says polls have been conducted smoothly since 2014
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra on Wednesday rejected the Opposition’s “vote theft” allegations against the Election Commission and said elections in the country had been conducted smoothly since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014. Speaking at a press conference, Patra targeted Opposition parties, particularly the Congress, accusing them of questioning constitutional institutions after failing to win public support.
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Udta Teer trailer is out; Ayushmann Khurrana-Sara Ali Khan’s spy-comedy promises action, chaos and patriotism
The trailer of Udta Teer is finally out, giving a glimpse into a high-energy spy-comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Packed with humour, action, chaos and patriotic moments, the film promises an entertaining ride.
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Swami Ramdev rejects Patanjali ghee adulteration claims, says no medicine has been banned
Swami Ramdev on Wednesday rejected claims and discussions surrounding alleged adulteration in Patanjali ghee and reports that some of the company’s medicines had been banned. Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Ramdev said people spreading what he described as misinformation against Patanjali were behind such claims.
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Mutual funds vs direct stocks: Expert explains which one is actually for you, check details
When investors plan to invest, the core trade-off is convenience vs control. Mutual funds offer built-in diversification managed by professionals, protecting investors from single-company collapses, while direct stock investing offers full control and potentially higher upside but also carries the risk of high volatility. Both mutual funds and direct stocks offer a path to build wealth through the financial markets, but experts say the best choice depends on which strategy an investor can stick with without panicking during market downturns.
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OPINION | Talks or war: Why is Trump so confused on Iran?
US President Donald Trump, in his speech at the UN General Assembly openly threatened Iran with “peace or annihilation”. Soon afterwards, the Iranian army responded, saying “this threat is a sign of strategic desperation”.
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Trump backs India-Middle East-Europe Corridor, calls for energy routes away from Iran amid West Asia war
US President Donald Trump has thrown his administration’s support behind the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), linking the ambitious connectivity project to the need for alternative energy routes amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Speaking during a meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Arab leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said recent attacks involving commercial shipping had underlined the need to move the region’s energy infrastructure away from what he described as Iranian checkpoints.
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US, Iran hold ‘very good’ 3-hour meeting at UN, says Trump after threatening to ‘annihilate’ Tehran
Shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ the Islamic Republic, US President Donald Trump said that American and Iranian officials met for talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and the talks went on for three hours, according to news agency AP. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi took part in a meeting with Trump’s roving envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner on Tuesday (local time) at the UN.
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Will beef be served in Tamil Nadu govt-run student hostels? here’s what minister Vanni Arasu says
A fresh debate has erupted in Tamil Nadu over the food menu at government-run student hostels after Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu said a section of students had requested that beef be included in their meals. However, the minister made it clear that no final decision has been taken yet and that the matter will be discussed with officials before the government decides how to proceed. Arasu made the remarks while inspecting the MC Raja Social Justice Hostel in Chennai’s Saidapet, where he reviewed the facilities and interacted over issues concerning students. According to the minister, some students from rural backgrounds had suggested adding beef to the existing non-vegetarian menu.
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Azamgarh man who shot wife, two priests and took three children hostage killed in encounter; son dies too
A man who allegedly shot and killed his wife and two priests before taking three children hostage in Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh was killed in a police encounter, police said on Wednesday. During a standoff with the police, the man also shot at one of his children, a son, who also succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
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Cyclone Arnab: ODRAF teams deployed at vulnerable locations in Odisha, vehicular movements restricted
After IMD reports suggested that the Cyclone Arnab will make landfall in Odisha on September 23 night, State Minister Suresh Pujari on Wednesday said the depression over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal has started moving westward at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour over the past six hours. He said that due to this deep depression, there is a possibility of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the districts of Koraput, Gajapati, and Ganjam between the 23rd and 24th of this month, and all three districts are currently in the red zone.
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