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Will Rahul Gandhi Be the INDIA Bloc’s PM Candidate in 2029? Here’s What Mamata Banerjee Said

As the 2029 general elections approach, opposition leaders are weighing options for the INDIA coalition’s prime‑ministerial nominee. In a recent interview, Mamata Banerjee discussed the prospects of Rahul Gandhi taking the lead.

30 Sept 2026 2

Punjab

Punjab Police ASI Harjit Singh Shot Dead in Amritsar; Bike-Borne Attackers Flee

September 20, 2026: A Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Harjit Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants while on duty near the Bhagtanwala grain market in Amritsar early Friday. Police are investigating the killing and examining CCTV and other technical evidence to identify the attackers.

20 Sept 2026 5

Punjab

ED Gets 7-Day Custody of Krishanu Sharda in Money-Laundering Probe Linked to Suspended DIG Bhullar

Chandigarh | September 19, 2026: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has secured seven days of custodial remand of Krishanu Sharda, described by investigators as an alleged middleman and aide of suspended Punjab Police DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar, in a money-laundering investigation linked to an earlier bribery case.

20 Sept 2026 15

India

₹1.38 Crore in Old Notes Seized in Telangana: 8 Arrested After Police Stop Suspicious Car

NewsDesk7 | Telangana | September 19, 2026: Telangana Police arrested eight people in Kazipet, Hanamkonda district, after intercepting a suspicious car during a vehicle check and allegedly recovering demonetised ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes with a face value of ₹1.38 crore.

20 Sept 2026 10

Health

Neurosurgeon With 33 Years of Experience Explains Why Black Coffee May Benefit Your Health

NewsDesk7 Health | December 13, 2025: Black coffee is often associated with caffeine and an energy boost, but a neurosurgeon with more than three decades of experience has highlighted another reason people may want to consider drinking it without added milk or sugar.

20 Sept 2026 3

Health

Regular Movement May Help Cut Heart Disease Risk — US Cardiologist Highlights Exercise as a Powerful Prevention Tool

NewsDesk7 Health | New Delhi: Regular physical activity could play a major role in lowering the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions, according to U.S.-based cardiologist Dr. Sanjay Bhojraj. In comments reported by The Times of India, Bhojraj described movement as one of the most powerful lifestyle tools for healthier ageing and reducing chronic-disease risk.

20 Sept 2026 12

India

Ajit Doval Recalls Sikkim Intelligence Crisis: Team Was Held in Chinese Custody

New Delhi, September 20, 2026: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has recalled a tense episode from the early years of his intelligence career, when an intelligence team operating near the Sikkim-China border failed to return as scheduled and was later found to have been taken into Chinese custody.

20 Sept 2026 15

India

Reporter TV MD Anto Augustine Arrested After Liquor Seizure at Wayanad Home; 67 Litres Recovered

Kochi/Kalpetta, September 17, 2026: Reporter TV Managing Director and Managing Editor Anto Augustine was taken into custody by the Kerala Excise Department early Thursday in a case concerning alleged possession of liquor beyond the legally permitted limit.

17 Sept 2026 6

Business

Fed Hikes Rates by 25 bps: What It Means for the Rupee, Indian Markets and RBI

Mumbai/New Delhi, September 17, 2026: The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, marking its first rate increase in more than three years. The decision, taken unanimously, also signalled that US policymakers could tighten monetary policy further as they continue to battle persistent inflation.

17 Sept 2026 5

Punjab

Six Punjab Districts Classified as ‘Ultrasensitive’ Drug Zones by Centre: Full List and What It Means

Chandigarh, September 17, 2026: The Centre has classified six districts of Punjab as “ultrasensitive” drug zones as part of its nationwide push to combat narcotics trafficking under the Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign.

17 Sept 2026 6

India

Udhampur Encounter: 2 Suspected JeM Militants Killed, Arms and Ammunition Recovered

Udhampur, September 17, 2026: Two suspected militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Preliminary inputs suggest the two may have been linked to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), although their identities and affiliations are still being established.

17 Sept 2026 5

Health

Cardiologist Flags 5 Drug Categories That May Affect Heart Health: What Patients Should Know

New Delhi, September 17, 2026: Some medicines that are commonly used for pain, colds, attention disorders, diabetes and cancer treatment can have cardiovascular side effects in certain people, particularly when used at higher doses, for long periods or in people with existing heart conditions.

17 Sept 2026 6