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Mamata to lead minor murder protest march, TMC moves HC

27

Sep

Politics, States

Mamata to lead minor murder protest march, TMC moves HC

The Kalighat unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to hold a protest march against the alleged rape and murder of a minor in Baruipur, after police denied permission for the rally scheduled on Wednesday. The proposed march is expected to be led by Banerjee. Following the police’s refusal, the TMC’s Kalighat leadership urgently moved the High Court on Tuesday. The court has allowed the petition to be filed, and a hearing is likely to take place in the second-half of the court proceedings.…

Will UPI, net banking remain functional during 3-day nationwide bank strike from Monday?

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Will UPI, net banking remain functional during 3-day nationwide bank strike from Monday?

New Delhi: The bank services are likely to get affected during three-day nationwide bank strike from Monday, September 28. Services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and administrative work are expected to be hit at branches of public sector banks (PSBs), including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Bank of Baroda. However, the operations at major private sector lenders like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are expected to remain largely unaffected as their employees are not part of the unions that will be going on strike. Can I avail UPI, net banking? The…

‘Maine last dedh saal se Indian khana banana aur chhoda hua hai’: Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food transformed his body, sparks debate

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

‘Maine last dedh saal se Indian khana banana aur chhoda hua hai’: Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food transformed his body, sparks debate

For some people, getting fit means counting calories, hitting the gym regularly and finding a diet they can actually stick to. For Banshdeep Singh, who is from Delhi and now lives in Canada, it meant making a much bigger change to his everyday eating habits.Singh has sparked a debate online after saying that he stopped cooking, shopping for and eating Indian food about 1.5 years ago. According to him, the change made it easier to manage his meals, protein intake and fitness routine.“After that decision, I am in the best shape of my life,” he wrote in the caption of…

Virat Kohli hits record 55th ODI ton, becomes second batter to reach 15,000 runs after Tendulkar

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Virat Kohli hits record 55th ODI ton, becomes second batter to reach 15,000 runs after Tendulkar

Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday completed 15,000 runs in OneDay International cricket, becoming only the second batter in history after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the feat. Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday struck his record-extending 55th ODI century here during the opening match against the West Indies on Sunday.Kohli, having completed his half-century earlier in the innings off only 40 balls, crossed the triple-figure mark on the 74th ball he faced. He brought up the feat with a six over the bowler Gudakesh Motie's head.He completed 15,000 runs in One-Day International cricket, becoming only the second batter…

At least 27 killed, many others injured in separate mass shootings in South Africa

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

At least 27 killed, many others injured in separate mass shootings in South Africa

Johannesburg: At least 27 people got killed in two separate mass shootings in South African townships of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The first massacre occurred late Saturday night near Johannesburg when eight gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed a bar west of Johannesburg at around 7:30 GMT. The second incident happened in the early hours of Sunday near Cape Town, as reported by news agency AP. 17 killed in Johannesburg mass shooting Around 17 people were killed Saturday night when eight gunmen opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South African Police Service in a statement said. The…

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was ‘pulled from rubble’ of hospital after US strikes: Report

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was ‘pulled from rubble’ of hospital after US strikes: Report

While the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei continues, a new report has claimed that the 56-year-old had to be "pulled from the rubble" of a hospital in Tehran following a joint strike by the United States (US) and Israel. The report by New York Post cited an Iranian cleric and said Mojtaba was taken to a hospital after the US and Israel struck a compound in Tehran to neutralise his father and predecessor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, causing the beginning of the conflict in Middle East. However, the US and Israel targeted three…

BJP president Nitin Nabin cut short his two day visit to J&K and returned to Delhi due to official commitments.

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

BJP president Nitin Nabin cut short his two day visit to J&K and returned to Delhi due to official commitments.

Within hours of his arrival to Jammu, BJP president Nitin Nabin returned to Delhi due to official commitments on Tuesday as he cut short his two-day visit to UT. Sudden departure also made him skip scheduled pilgrimage to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Nabin had arrived in Jammu on Monday afternoon on his first visit to the Union Territory as the BJP president. During his stay, he attended a series of meetings, including a visit to the RSS headquarters, and chaired a joint one-and-a-half-hour-long meeting of the BJP's sitting and former legislators at the party's Trikuta Nagar headquarters. …

Jasmine plant care: 7 easy tips to grow healthy plants and enjoy more fragrant flowers at home

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Jasmine plant care: 7 easy tips to grow healthy plants and enjoy more fragrant flowers at home

Jasmine does best in a pot with good drainage holes, paired with a light, well-draining soil mix rather than dense, compact garden soil that holds onto water for too long. A mix of regular potting soil, compost, and a bit of coarse sand or perlite creates the kind of loose, breathable environment jasmine roots actually prefer. If you notice your jasmine looking consistently unhappy despite good watering and sunlight, checking whether the pot's drainage has gotten blocked or whether the plant's simply outgrown its current pot, is worth doing before assuming something else is wrong.

Russia backs India’s permanent UNSC bid at UNGA, says ‘no more seats for West’

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Russia backs India’s permanent UNSC bid at UNGA, says ‘no more seats for West’

New York: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov backed India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, while strongly opposing any expansion of permanent membership for Western countries. Addressing world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Saturday (local time), Lavrov said reforms to the UN Security Council should not dilute the prerogatives of the Council or its existing permanent members. He also said the reforms should not include additional permanent seats for Western nations, particularly Germany and Japan, while advocating greater representation for the Global South.…

Banks open today, September 27? Check which banks will function on Sunday

27

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Banks open today, September 27? Check which banks will function on Sunday

New Delhi: If you have banking work planned for today, Sunday, September 27, 2026, there is an important update. Public sector banks (PSBs) and regional rural banks (RRBs) are set to remain operational today ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to September 30. However, the arrangement does not necessarily apply to private sector banks. The Finance Ministry's direction is for public sector banks and regional rural banks, so customers of private banks should check with their respective bank before visiting a branch. Why are banks opening on Sunday? The decision to open PSBs and RRBs…