Top Stories | - Part 9

Business and Commerce Top Stories

Anil Ambani’s Reliance Power faces fresh ED action, Rs 2,032 crore assets seized.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 18, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday said it has seized assets worth Rs 2,032.81 crore belonging to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Power Limited (RPL) under the Foreign Exchange Management Act...

Climate and Weather Top Stories

Higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir receive season’s first snowfall as temperatures drop across plains.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

In Jammu and Kashmir, the higher reaches of Kashmir and Jammu regions, including Peer Ki Gali in Poonch, Sinthan Top in Kishtwar and Chatter Galla in Bhaderwah, received season’s...

States Top Stories

Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena announces creation of Sankoo district.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has announced the creation of Sankoo District, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people of the region. The Lieutenant Governor stated that...

States Top Stories

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma launches 4 digital financial management initiatives to enhance transparency & accountability.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four major digital financial management initiatives of the state government implemented under the Finance Department, which aim to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficiency...

States Top Stories

Mizoram strawberry grower Pi ZT Lalrithangi named among FAO’s 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems & Rural Development.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

A successful strawberry grower from Mizoram was named among the ‘FAO 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development’ for the International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026....

APEDA facilitates export of 1.755 tonnes of organic Palmyra jaggery powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated Export of 1.755 MT of Organic Palmyra Jaggery Powder from Tamil Nadu to Bulgaria. The consignment of National...

States Top Stories

Kanda Express carrying 440 metric tonnes of onions to reach Agartala by 18th October. Govt.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

The Department of Consumer Affairs is expanding the distribution of buffer onions under the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF), with the first-ever Kanda Express movement to Agartala, Tripura. The Ministry...

Nation Top Stories

CBI Registers FIR Against Former SSB Assistant Commandant Over Alleged Nexus with Smugglers at Bhangaha BOP.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

AI-generated image for representation purposes only. The investigation remains ongoing. The CBI is examining duty records from the 20th Battalion, connections at Bhangaha BOP, the role of other individuals,...

Nation Top Stories

Hindus converting to Islam & other religions cannot claim backward classes reservation says Supreme Court.

ION correspondentOctober 16, 2026October 16, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism to Islam or other non-Hindu religions cannot automatically claim reservation benefits under the Backwards Class category. Dismissing the Tamil...

States Top Stories

PM Modi inaugurates five major development projects over ₹3,300 crore in Ladakh.

ION correspondentOctober 15, 2026October 15, 2026

Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation five major development projects worth around Rupees Three Thousands Three Hundred Fifty Crore (₹3,350 crore) in Ladakh through video...