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Blue tees, jeans: Akhilesh gives Samajwadi student wing a new look

Blue tees, jeans: Akhilesh gives Samajwadi student wing a new look

September 8, 2026 11:22 PM

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav announced a new dress code of blue T-shirt and jeans for the party's student wing, Chhatra Sabha, along with a two-week student awareness...

ATC 'technical issue' grounds flights across UK airports

ATC 'technical issue' grounds flights across UK airports

September 8, 2026 11:16 PM

A 'technical issue' in the UK's National Air Traffic Services (NATS) flight processing system grounded hundreds of flights across the UK, including long-haul routes to and from...

BRICS summit: Delhi hotels fully booked, rates soar

BRICS summit: Delhi hotels fully booked, rates soar

September 8, 2026 11:03 PM

Luxury hotels in Delhi are experiencing a significant room crunch and a sharp increase in tariffs ahead of the BRICS Summit. Many marquee properties show no availability or are...

Vijay clarifies 'touching jaw' gesture in assembly after row

Vijay clarifies 'touching jaw' gesture in assembly after row

September 8, 2026 10:54 PM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has clarified that his recent jaw-touching gesture in the State Assembly was unintentional, not meant to mock DMK president MK Stalin....

SC to consider issues linked to Delhi PG collapse on Thursday

SC to consider issues linked to Delhi PG collapse on Thursday

September 8, 2026 10:42 PM

The Supreme Court will consider issues related to the Satya Niketan building collapse, which killed seven students, and has called for a time-bound inspection and safety audit...

'No legal authority': HC nullifies Sharia body's order

'No legal authority': HC nullifies Sharia body's order

September 8, 2026 10:30 PM

The Chhattisgarh High Court has nullified a divorce order issued by a private Sharia body, stating that religious institutions cannot assume the authority of a court or use...

Delhi SIR: Deleted votes exceed winning margin in 68 seats

Delhi SIR: Deleted votes exceed winning margin in 68 seats

September 8, 2026 09:58 PM

A report by 'Voter Adhikar Manch' has revealed that the number of excluded electors in Delhi's draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exceeded the...

UK sanctions West Bank settlers, Israel shuts British consulate

UK sanctions West Bank settlers, Israel shuts British consulate

September 8, 2026 09:50 PM

The UK has announced a comprehensive sanctions regime against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, banning the import of goods and targeting entities involved in settlement...

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

September 8, 2026 09:41 PM

Mumbai Police have arrested Rohan Parikh (24) and Dilip Kunde (49) for allegedly forcing their way into Jio World Plaza with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. The...

Security Heightened In Haldwani Ahead Of Crucial SC Verdict

Security Heightened In Haldwani Ahead Of Crucial SC Verdict

September 8, 2026 08:25 PM

Heavy police and drone teams have been deployed in Haldwani's Banbhoolpura area ahead of an anticipated Supreme Court verdict concerning alleged encroachment on 29 hectares of...

How IIT-Kanpur's AI System Can Revolutionise Welfare Delivery

How IIT-Kanpur's AI System Can Revolutionise Welfare Delivery

September 8, 2026 07:51 PM

IIT-Kanpur has developed an AI-powered "Family Score" system to identify households needing welfare support using existing government data. This system, demonstrated in...

Want justice, not revenge: Family of slain Manipuri musician

Want justice, not revenge: Family of slain Manipuri musician

September 8, 2026 07:47 PM

The family of Chongtham Vikram Singh, a Manipuri musician beaten to death in south Delhi, has appealed for justice and an impartial probe, stating they seek accountability, not...

'Don't send your kids to Delhi': A distraught father's appeal

'Don't send your kids to Delhi': A distraught father's appeal

September 8, 2026 07:38 PM

The father of Arpit Jaj, who died in a Delhi building collapse, has made an emotional appeal to parents not to send their children to Delhi for studies, citing his own...

NIA drops UAPA against US national Van Dyke, 6 Ukrainians in terror plot

NIA drops UAPA against US national Van Dyke, 6 Ukrainians in terror plot

September 8, 2026 07:19 PM

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including a US citizen and six Ukrainians, for illegal entry and alleged terror...

India, China hold high-level talks on Arunachal border ahead of BRICS meet

India, China hold high-level talks on Arunachal border ahead of BRICS meet

September 8, 2026 07:18 PM

Indian and Chinese armies held their first high-level commanders' flag talks in the Arunachal Pradesh sector, following Special Representatives dialogue. These talks, aimed at...

Take a decision: SC raps Odisha over Dara Singh's remission plea

Take a decision: SC raps Odisha over Dara Singh's remission plea

September 8, 2026 06:19 PM

The Supreme Court has expressed strong displeasure with the Odisha government for delaying a decision on the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, who is serving a...

Fadnavis rules out taking OBC share for Maratha quota

Fadnavis rules out taking OBC share for Maratha quota

September 8, 2026 06:06 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the government would grant Maratha reservation only within constitutional limits and without impacting the share of...

Woman addicted to reels ends life over internet disruption

Woman addicted to reels ends life over internet disruption

September 8, 2026 05:08 PM

A 52-year-old woman in Korba, Chhattisgarh, allegedly died by suicide after becoming upset over repeated internet connectivity issues that disrupted her mobile phone reels. The...

'West Bengal Doesn't Need To Experiment With The Bulldozer'

'West Bengal Doesn't Need To Experiment With The Bulldozer'

September 8, 2026 04:34 PM

'We have a very demanding electorate which expects us to do something. So we will have to do something which is a bit out of the ordinary while at the same time keeping in mind...

'We always face racism here': Murder leads to fear among northeast community

'We always face racism here': Murder leads to fear among northeast community

September 8, 2026 04:33 PM

A Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff in Delhi after he objected to their loud behaviour. The...

No HC relief for Rahul Gandhi in Modi defamation case summons

No HC relief for Rahul Gandhi in Modi defamation case summons

September 8, 2026 03:42 PM

The Bombay High Court has dismissed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's petition challenging a 2019 summons issued by a magistrate court in a defamation complaint. The complaint, filed...

Punjab man dies by suicide after raising drug issue to minister

Punjab man dies by suicide after raising drug issue to minister

September 8, 2026 03:36 PM

A 47-year-old man, Gulzar Singh, from Dirba in Sangrur district, allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. In a purported video, he questioned Punjab Finance Minister...

Gauhati HC Asks Assam Government To Pay Compensation

Gauhati HC Asks Assam Government To Pay Compensation

September 8, 2026 03:33 PM

Court said state machinery prevented woman from challenging Foreigners Tribunal order; directs authorities to try to locate her in Bangladesh and bring her back to India.

Eating goat meat here is...: WB minister on Bageshwar Baba's diktat

Eating goat meat here is...: WB minister on Bageshwar Baba's diktat

September 8, 2026 03:21 PM

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh asserted that eating non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja is not controversial, countering Bageshwar Dham head priest Dhirendra Shastri's call...

DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly after ruckus over Vijay's remarks

DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly after ruckus over Vijay's remarks

September 8, 2026 03:20 PM

The Tamil Nadu assembly descended into chaos, leading to the eviction of DMK MLAs, as they vehemently protested Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's statements.

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

Delhi building that collapsed didn't have columns and beams

September 8, 2026 02:38 PM

Seven people died in the collapse of a Satya Niketan PG building near Delhi University's South Campus, which reportedly had chronic water seepage and lacked structural columns...

UP sessions court judge says 'would prefer death to...'

UP sessions court judge says 'would prefer death to...'

September 8, 2026 02:16 PM

Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Muzaffarnagar has declared he would prefer death over being a "coward judge," delivering his 23rd capital punishment...

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

Delhi building collapse: For rental income, owners built extra floors

September 8, 2026 02:00 PM

Delhi Police have registered an FIR in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed seven people, alleging that the owners constructed additional floors on an...

What Will First India-China Corps Commander Talks in Arunachal Achieve?

What Will First India-China Corps Commander Talks in Arunachal Achieve?

September 8, 2026 12:28 PM

In July, tension emerged in Taksing, a remote village in the Upper Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh after locals sighted PLA soldiers.

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

September 8, 2026 11:55 AM

Eiffel Tower employees launched a strike, leading to the iconic landmark's closure, after allegations surfaced that female staff were asked to vacate their posts during a visit...

Manipuri musician beaten to death for objecting to noise outside Delhi home

Manipuri musician beaten to death for objecting to noise outside Delhi home

September 8, 2026 11:34 AM

A 54-year-old Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, tragically died in New Delhi after being allegedly assaulted by a group of delivery workers and dhaba staff. The incident...

Class 7 student dies of suspected heart attack in UP school

Class 7 student dies of suspected heart attack in UP school

September 8, 2026 11:31 AM

A tragic incident in Meerut saw a 12-year-old Class 7 student die of suspected cardiac arrest at his school, prompting police investigation into the circumstances.

Newborn dies after ambulance stuck on damage road for 2 hours

Newborn dies after ambulance stuck on damage road for 2 hours

September 8, 2026 10:59 AM

A newborn girl tragically died in Agra after the ambulance transporting her mother got stuck for two hours on a severely damaged road in Gadhwar village. The family has filed a...

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

Satya Niketan Collapse: The Aftermath

September 8, 2026 10:32 AM

Scenes from the aftermath of the five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University's South Campus.

India-China Rivalry Tests BRICS' Future

India-China Rivalry Tests BRICS' Future

September 8, 2026 09:59 AM

India and China are in what experts call 'a cooperation-versus-competition situation'.

Ramdev's associate Balkrishna acquitted in 15-year-old forged documents case

Ramdev's associate Balkrishna acquitted in 15-year-old forged documents case

September 8, 2026 09:44 AM

A CBI court in Dehradun has acquitted Acharya Balkrishna, general secretary of Patanjali Yogpeeth, in a 15-year-old passport forgery case. Co-accused Naresh Chandra Dwivedi was...

Padma Shri awardee gets SIT notice over name mismatch

Padma Shri awardee gets SIT notice over name mismatch

September 8, 2026 09:35 AM

Padma Shri awardee Harekal Hajabba has received an election notice due to a name mismatch in the electoral rolls. While his official documents identify him as "Harekal Hajabba,"...

Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

Nepal Disaster: 13 Days On, Will Survivors Be Found?

September 8, 2026 08:39 AM

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and...

ISRO, IN-SPACe Face Rocket Transfer Row

ISRO, IN-SPACe Face Rocket Transfer Row

September 8, 2026 08:25 AM

There is no answer to the question of how IN-SPACe invited EOIs for ISRO's mature rockets and whether it was based on any government policy decision.

School Education Takes A Hit In Bihar Floods

School Education Takes A Hit In Bihar Floods

September 8, 2026 08:01 AM

Floods have forced hundreds of government schools across Bihar to shut, disrupting studies for thousands of students.

MP hooch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 13; 96 under treatment in 4 hospitals

MP hooch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 13; 96 under treatment in 4 hospitals

September 8, 2026 02:45 AM

The death toll in the Sagar hooch tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 12, with nearly 30 others under medical observation. Police have arrested 14 individuals and launched a...

Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

September 8, 2026 02:08 AM

The owner of the building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, killing seven people, has been apprehended from Rajasthan's Bhiwadi area. Hariram Gupta was arrested after a...

SC directs Centre, states to expedite special courts for NDPS, NIA cases

SC directs Centre, states to expedite special courts for NDPS, NIA cases

September 8, 2026 01:56 AM

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre, states, and Union Territories to swiftly establish dedicated courts to handle the "alarming rise" in cases under the Narcotic Drugs...

Justice Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice despite Mann govt's objections

Justice Mishra sworn in as Chief Justice despite Mann govt's objections

September 8, 2026 01:45 AM

Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, despite strong objections from the Punjab government. The Mann government...

SKM ends dharna after Punjab govt's assurance on key demands

SKM ends dharna after Punjab govt's assurance on key demands

September 8, 2026 12:52 AM

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has ended its protest at the Chandigarh-Mohali border after receiving written assurances from the Punjab government. The government has pledged...

Delhi building collapse: Student's family questions four-hour rescue delay

Delhi building collapse: Student's family questions four-hour rescue delay

September 8, 2026 12:11 AM

A 20-year-old student, Aditya, survived a building collapse in Delhi after being trapped for four hours, during which he communicated with his family. His family is now...