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PM Modi today launched BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network at Jharsuguda, Odisha. The launch also marks the BSNL’s silver jubilee celebrations, and it boosts India’s telecommunications sector. An official said that this move will bridge the digital divide and empower the rural communities, and it will also pave the way for BSNL’s 5G upgrade and integration.
Tauqeer Raza, a Bareilly cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief, was detained after his ‘I love Muhammad’ campaign sparked chaos. Crowds gathered outside his house, clashing with police, injuring 10 officers. 8 arrested, over 50 taken into custody, and a case filed against 1,700 unidentified people for rioting, assault, and obstructing government work.
US President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he is holding “very inspired” and “productive” discussions on Gaza with Middle East countries. Talks, ongoing for four days, involve Israel, Netanyahu, and Hamas. Trump highlighted unprecedented goodwill, aiming to end violence, secure hostages, and achieve a permanent, long-lasting peace in the region.
The Telangana government today appointed senior IPS officer VC Sajjanar as the new Hyderabad Police Commissioner. He replaced CV Anand, who served as Hyderabad police commissioner recently. CV Anand has been transferred and posted as Special CS to Govt, Home Department. Sajjanar is a 1996 batch IPS officer of the united AP cadre.
Prime Minister Modi will visit Odisha to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹60,000 crore in Jharsuguda, covering telecom, railways, education, healthcare, skill development, and rural housing. He will commission 97,500+ Swadeshi 4G towers, connect 26,700 villages, and expand eight IITs with an investment of around ₹11,000 crore.
The IMD issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri from today to September 29, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall during Durga Puja. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are likely. Raigad may see extremely heavy showers on September 28, raising risks of flash floods, waterlogging, and transport disruption.
India condemned Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif’s speech as “absurd theatrics” glorifying terrorism at the UN General Assembly. Diplomat Petal Gahlot accused Pakistan of making terrorism central to its foreign policy, shielding ‘The Resistance Front,’ sheltering Osama bin Laden, and lying about attacks, exposing the country’s history of exporting and protecting terror.
A Thar crashed into a divider on National Highway-48 near Rajiv Chowk, Gurugram, at 4:30 am today, killing five of the six occupants, including three women and two men. The overspeeding vehicle suddenly rammed into the divider at Exit 9. One man survived with critical injuries and was immediately admitted to a private hospital for […]
Israeli PM Netanyahu vowed at the UN to block a Palestinian state, calling it “national suicide” and accusing Europe of rewarding Hamas. Speaking amid Gaza broadcasts, he condemned Western support for Palestinian leadership, pledged to “finish the job” against Hamas, criticized media pressures, and praised Trump ahead of their Washington meeting.
At least 100 miners are feared dead after a gold pit collapsed Thursday in Zamfara State’s Kadauri site, witnesses said. Only 15 were rescued, while 13 bodies were recovered. Survivors described harrowing escapes as rescuers also suffocated. Illegal mining, rife in Zamfara and often controlled by armed gangs, continues to fuel deadly accidents.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will cut 20% of administrative staff across the group, sparing operational roles like mechanics, cabin crew, and ground staff, a source said. The move, aimed at cost savings and turnaround efforts, comes ahead of Monday’s capital markets day in Munich. Shares rose up to 3.4% in Frankfurt, the most in seven weeks.
IRFC has sanctioned a ₹12,640 crore term loan to Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Co. for a 2×660 MW Super Critical Thermal Power Project at Korba (West). The agreement was signed in Raipur. IRFC said the move aligns with its diversification mandate across railway-linked infrastructure sectors, while maintaining a zero-NPA track record.
The H-1B visa has played a key role in advancing America’s tech sector by attracting top global talent. Visionaries like Elon Musk, Sundar Pichai, and Satya Nadella began their journeys in the US through this visa. Their contributions highlight the program’s impact on innovation and leadership in the technology industry.
A seemingly tense moment between Donald and Melania Trump was caught on camera as Marine One landed at the White House. Lip readers later suggested the exchange was about the recent UN “escalator gate” incident, not a personal dispute. Trump appeared protective, with one interpretation showing concern for Melania’s safety.
Polish climber Andrzej Bargiel became the first person to ski down Mount Everest without using supplemental oxygen, his team confirmed. He descended the 8,849-meter peak after successfully reaching the summit. The daring feat marks a historic milestone in high-altitude skiing and mountaineering achievements, showcasing extreme endurance, skill, and courage.