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Punjab Police arrest 8 in two operations, seize assault rifles, pistols and heroin.

ION correspondentSeptember 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Punjab Police have arrested 8 persons, including a couple, with sophisticated assault rifles, pistols, live cartridges and Heroin in two separate operations in the border district of Amritsar since...

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Mumbai NIA court grants bail to former police officer Sachin Waze in Antilia Case.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

A Mumbai NIA court today granted bail to former police officer Sachin Waze in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare and Mansukh Hiran murder case. The court in its order...

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Flood-like situation developing in Odisha’s Mahanadi system amid heavy rainfall.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

A flood like situation is developing in the Mahanadi system in Odisha following heavy rainfall in the upper catchments and increased water release from Hirakud Dam. Twenty six sluice...

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Flood-like conditions persist in several Uttar Pradesh districts amid heavy rainfall.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

In Uttar Pradesh, Heavy rainfall over the past several days, coupled with the release of water from barrages, has led to flood-like conditions in several districts. The Ramganga River...

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Punjab. LPU closed for 10 days after violent student protest in Phagwara.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

In Punjab, a protest by students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara turned violent last night when they clashed with police, leading to a lathi charge to control...

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Central teams to visit Karnataka and Maharashtra to assess drought situation.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called upon states to complete preparations for the Rabi season through coordinated planning, scientific assessment and close field-level monitoring....

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First Steel Bridge for Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Launched in Maharashtra.

ION correspondentSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 2026

The first steel bridge for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project in Maharashtra has been launched over NH-3 (Nashik Highway) at Dive-Anjur village in Bhiwandi in Thane district. The 100-metre-long...

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Ziro Music Festival. Arunachal Pradesh Governor Parnaik says music transcends boundaries and connects hearts.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Governor KT Parnaik has said that music is a universal language that transcends boundaries, connects hearts and inspires positive thinking. Attending the Ziro Music festival at Ziro,...

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Heavy rain continues in several parts of Odisha amid weakening depression.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

The depression over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas continues to influence weather over Odisha, with heavy rain reported from several parts of the state. The Baitarani and Jalaka rivers...

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Heavy rain disrupts life in UP; schools up to Class 12 closed in several districts.

ION correspondentSeptember 26, 2026September 26, 2026

In Uttar Pradesh, heavy and incessant rain has thrown life out of gear in many districts. Schools up to Class 12 will remain closed in several districts due to...