At halfway mark of third term, PM Modi to hold 'Chintan Shivir'

BJP's Vijay Sampla Injured in Clash With BSP Workers Over Ambedkar Statue Row

BJP leader Vijay Sampla was injured in a physical altercation with BSP workers in Punjab amid an ongoing dispute over an Ambedkar statue. The clash reportedly began after remarks were allegedly made against Sampla, triggering a confrontation between supporters of both parties. The argument between the two sides quickly escalated into a minor physical clash. The incident highlights rising tensions between BJP and BSP cadres in the region over the sensitive statue controversy.

Anonymous donor gives Cincinnati $1.8 million to restore 228 acres of forest

‘Concerning’: India condemns Houthi drone attack near Mecca

India cuts export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel from Sept 16

The Indian government has reduced export levies on petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel, with the new rates coming into force on September 16. The export duty on petrol was cut by one rupee, bringing it down to fifty paise per litre. Diesel export levies saw a steeper reduction of five rupees, now standing at twenty rupees per litre. The revision marks a rollback of higher duties that had been introduced earlier in the same month.