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

GST on UPI

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

Twisha Sharma case

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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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...

Odisha begins month-long fire-safety inspection drive

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government Tuesday launched a month-long drive to inspect fire-safety arrangements in major public and commercial buildings, including shopping malls, hospitals and educational institutions, officials said. The special fire-safety inspection drive will continue till October 15 and has been launched in the wake of a major fire incident at a hotel in Delhi that claimed...

 

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