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September 8, 2026 4:27 PM

India’s bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s first indigenously manufactured bullet train is expected to begin testing by May-June next year, followed by its inauguration after two to four months, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Tuesday. Addressing a ‘NaMo for Viksit Bharat’ event in Vadodara, Vaishnaw said the first b...

September 8, 2026 11:37 AM

Arunachal prioritising agriculture, allied sectors since 2019: CM Pema Khandu

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said the state government has accorded priority to agriculture and allied sectors since 2019, with greater coordination among the Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry departments producing significant results. Khandu inaugu...

September 8, 2026 11:22 AM

UP CM Yogi to honour Anganwadi workers in Ayodhya today

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will attend a state-level ceremony in Ayodhya on Tuesday to honour Anganwadi workers and helpers from across the state. Around 12,000 to 15,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from the Ayodhya division are expected to participate in the programme. Official...

September 8, 2026 11:09 AM

ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi Begins Five-Day Training for 30 Farmers from 10 States

A five-day hands-on training programme on nursery management and grafting techniques in vegetable crops began at the ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research (ICAR-IIVR) in Varanasi, with 30 farmers from 10 states participating in the programme. Programme coordinator Dr Anant Bahadur, in his wel...

September 8, 2026 10:33 AM

BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Police urges commuters to plan journeys in advance

Ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, the Delhi Police on Tuesday issued an advisory cautioning commuters about temporary traffic restrictions and diversions from September 11 to 13 in view of the movement of international dignitaries. India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on Sept...

September 8, 2026 10:26 AM

Odisha Cabinet approves new rules for Shree Jagannath Temple land management

The Odisha Cabinet has approved the Shree Jagannath Temple Land Management Rules, 2026, aimed at ensuring greater transparency, accountability and efficiency in the management and settlement of Shree Jagannath Temple (SJT) land across the state. The rules were approved at a Cabinet meeting chaired ...