According to a list containing 989 nominations, multiple nominations have been filed in several urban bodies, including cases where the same candidate figures more than once
Earlier today, the charge d'affaires of the Pakistan high commission, Saad Warraich, was summoned to India's external affairs ministry.
India has taken up the incident through diplomatic channels after the collision, with Pakistan’s top diplomatic representative in New Delhi summoned over the conduct of the Pakistani vessel. No damage has been reported from the encounter.
IMA Keralam says practices aimed at changing sexual orientation and gender diversity go against evidence-based medicine, medical ethics, human dignity and the principle of “do no harm.”
Bangladesh has nominated its Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam as the next ambassador to India, but the appointment remains pending as New Delhi has not yet issued the required agreement. The delay underscores lingering strains in bilateral ties between the two neighbours.
India reaffirmed the three mutually‑agreed principles during the Modi‑Xi dialogue, emphasizing the need for peace along the disputed border. The Chinese foreign ministry’s readout also noted India’s reiteration of its positions on Taiwan and Tibet, and its refusal to host anti‑China activities.
India has publicly denounced Pakistan’s recent announcement of a reward for information on terrorist leader Masood Azhar, labeling the move a hollow and phoney gimmick. The criticism underscores rising diplomatic tension between the two neighbours over counter‑terrorism cooperation.
National BC Dal president Dundra Kumaraswamy said variations arising from regional nomenclature, sub-caste identities, local usage, pronunciation and spelling could result in multiple entries for what may, in social terms, represent the same community
Vijay Kumar, 32, was shot dead by multiple gunmen at his gym in Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri on Monday morning, an incident linked to a long‑standing feud between the Arun and Ratan Lohiya families. Police have registered an FIR, launched raids and are probing possible gang involvement in the retaliatory killing.
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The summit gave India a platform to push issues ranging from terrorism and tariffs to the Gaza war, while talks with Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian added diplomatic value.
Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha is giving special attention to a rescued baby orangutan that has been repeatedly febrile since its capture, while the other four rescued cubs remain healthy. The state has formed a technical committee and sought Central Zoo Authority permission to retain the five apes amid ongoing health monitoring and diplomatic queries from Indonesia.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a citywide inspection of paying‑guest (PG) accommodations to verify fire safety, building plan sanctions and structural compliance after the Satya Niketan collapse that killed seven people. By September 10 the survey had covered about 1,350 buildings, identifying several unsafe structures and prompting disciplinary action against senior officials.
The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted India’s growing role as a bridge between competing global powers. Here’s a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters.
An Indian seafarer went missing after the Panama‑flagged oil tanker MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, while the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 of the 14 Indian crew members have been rescued. Search and rescue operations continue, with Indian diplomatic officials coordinating with Omani authorities.
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Alongside the formal BRICS sessions, Modi also held several pull-aside meetings with world leaders and heads of international institutions attending the summit and the Outreach/BRICS Plus Dialogue.
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