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Andhra SEC extends nomination process in four urban local bodies

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has extended the nomination period for four Urban Local Bodies. This decision follows a directive from the Supreme Court after incidents of violence during the initial nomination process. YSR Congress Party raised concerns regarding the safety of their candidates, resulting in the court's intervention. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

PM-AJAY: 18,093 villages declared Adarsh Grams, 785 student hostels completed

The Centre has declared 18,093 villages Adarsh Grams under the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY), while 785 student hostels have been completed, the Social Justice Ministry said. The scheme supports infrastructure development, livelihoods and educational access for Scheduled Caste communities, with Rs 1,730 crore released to states between…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

Western, Central Railways cancel and reschedule Mumbai-Delhi trains ahead of CJP protest at Jantar Mantar

Several trains from Mumbai to New Delhi have been rescheduled or cancelled ahead of planned protests in the capital. The Central and Western Railways announced these changes due to expected traffic disruptions on October 10. Refunds will be provided for affected passengers, who voiced concerns over these abrupt cancellations. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

NEET protest: SC rejects plea for independent probe into CJP agitation

On Friday, the Supreme Court turned down a petition for a fair investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party protests. The demonstrations were held concerning the alleged NEET paper leak, leading to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The petition called for police independence in maintaining law and order…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

School Assembly News Headlines, October 9, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: School assemblies serve as a vital platform for students to stay informed about national and global affairs, spanning topics like sports and business. Notable discussions include the NHRC's stance on journalist harassment, which sheds light on critical social challenges in India. Internationally, advancements in South Korea's…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

SC adjourns hearing on Punjab govt's plea against HC order for CBI probe into corruption charges

The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing regarding the Punjab government's appeal concerning a high court ruling. This ruling directs the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate corruption allegations linked to the AAP-led government. Senior advocate Vikas Singh represented the Punjab government during the proceedings. The state government argues that…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

'We carry Africa in our hearts and will build partnership for generations to come': Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is visiting Ghana to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss strategic cooperation. He held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart regarding trade, investment, and multilateral cooperation. India plans to support Africa through technology, energy, and capacity building initiatives while enhancing their strategic autonomy. Jaishankar highlighted the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

10 schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threats, turn out to be hoax after security checks

Ten private schools in Ahmedabad were targeted with bomb threat emails claiming connections to Khalistan National Army. The sender warned of potential bomb blasts at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi and Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Police and bomb detection teams conducted thorough security checks at the schools after the…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

‘Make a hit film, rebuild your image’: SC to Rajpal Yadav after ₹1.15 crore deposit in cheque-bounce case

Rajpal Yadav recently appeared before the Supreme Court to discuss ongoing cheque-bounce cases against him. He acknowledged a deposit of ₹1.15 crore related to these financial disputes. The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for Yadav to rebuild his image through new film projects. The actor expressed significant financial losses linked…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

MDR a small fee, will not have major impact on UPI volumes: RBI Guv Malhotra

Sanjay Malhotra, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, commented on the impact of MDR fees on UPI transactions. He expressed confidence that transaction volumes will remain stable despite the new fee structure. Additionally, Malhotra discussed strong credit growth and its positive effects on economic activity. He reassured that…

The Economic Times · Oct 7