Thursday, September 17, 2026

INDIA

MP notifies 35% reservation for women in state govt jobs

The BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government has announced 35 per cent reservation for women in the state government jobs, except the forest department. For...

‘Will follow legal process’, says CEC on status of political party named in charge...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Thursday said that they will follow the legal process when asked about the impact on the...

Gurminder Singh new Advocate General of Punjab

Senior advocate Gurminder Singh was on Thursday appointed as the Advocate General (AG) of Punjab, replacing the incumbent Vinod Ghai. Ghai’s resignation was certain...

New Zealand adds 6 new marine reserves

The New Zealand government on Thursday announced six new marine reserves between Oamaru and The Catlins in the South Island to protect the...

Indian gaming platform WinZO enters Brazil amid 400% GST hike

Homegrown vernacular social gaming platform WinZO on Thursday announced the launch of its app in Brazil, as gaming companies in the country feel...

I-T raids at premises of DMK MP Jagathrakshakan, 40 others in TN

The Income Tax (I-T) Department on Thursday raided the residence of DMK MP Jagatrakshakan in Tamil Nadu. According to sources, simultaneous raids are...

Ongoing strike against Big Three US automakers expected to expand

As the United Auto Workers' (UAW) strike against the Big Three US automakers continued for a 20th day, it is expected to further...

Allahabad HC stays UP govt’s suspension of Sanjay Gandhi hospital licence

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has stayed the Uttar Pradesh government's order suspending the licence of Sanjay Gandhi Hospital in...

Asian Games: Jyothi, Aditi, Parneet win gold in Compound Women’s Team archery

The Indian women's team fought back strongly to defeat Chinese Taipei 230-229 in a closely-fought final to win the gold medal in the...

Asian Games: Bahrain wins women’s marathon for third time; China claims first men’s gold

He Jie became the first Chinese athlete to win an Asian Games men's marathon gold while Bahrain maintained its with Eunice Chebichii Paul...