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Delhi airport issues travel advisory ahead of BRICS summit
Delhi Airport has issued a travel advisory, urging passengers to plan ahead and use metro lines to avoid traffic delays during the BRICS Summit from September 11-13, 2026.
Delhi Satya Niketan PG collapse kills 7, operator Sudhanshu arrested
Sudhanshu, operator of a Satya Niketan PG, was arrested after the building collapse killed seven people, prompting investigations into safety violations and regulatory negligence.
Three Afghan nationals removed from Jamshedpur East draft voter list
Three Afghan nationals were discovered in Jharkhand's voter list during the Special Intensive Revision, prompting a detailed investigation into potential electoral fraud.
PNB manager Amit Kumar arrested by NIA in ₹17.29cr scam
The NIA arrested Amit Kumar, a PNB manager, for his alleged role in a ₹17.29 crore counterfeit currency scam unearthed during an audit of Saharanpur's currency chest.
Delhi Master Plan proposes higher FAR after deadly building collapse
Delhi's new Master Plan proposes higher Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to incentivize redevelopment, addressing safety concerns of ageing structures.
Satya Niketan boys hostel collapse kills 7, prompts safety scrutiny
The collapse of a boys’ hostel in Delhi’s Satya Niketan has left students scrambling for alternative accommodations, raising urgent concerns about the safety of PGs in the area.
Delhi forecast: No IMD warnings, partly cloudy, 26 to 35°C
Delhi will experience partly cloudy skies today, with temperatures ranging from 26°C to 35°C. The IMD has issued no weather warnings for the week ahead.
Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked group threatens 7,000 Kashmiri Pandit PM-Package employees in Valley
Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked ULC has issued fresh threats to 7,000 Kashmiri Pandit PM Package employees, leaking their personal details online and demanding resignations.
Viksit Bharat Yuva Samvad quiz opens on MY Bharat portal
Selected participants of the Viksit Bharat Quiz will present innovative ideas on India’s development and vision for 2047 before Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Haryana sanitation workers threaten to escalate strike over May deal
Sanitation workers in Haryana, protesting unmet demands from a May 13 agreement, have threatened to intensify their agitation following government actions against them.
Delhi Satya Niketan PG collapse probe: contractor apprehended, operators absconding
Delhi Police arrested a site contractor for alleged negligence in the Satya Niketan PG collapse, while two absconding operators remain untraceable.
Himachal CM Sukhu meets FM Sitharaman, seeks 4% GSDP borrowing
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting the state’s ₹8,000 crore annual financial gap and seeking additional assistance.
India forms 'BrahMos Belt' in South China Sea for deterrence
India is forging strategic partnerships by exporting BrahMos missiles to Southeast Asian nations, creating a deterrent network encircling China's maritime periphery.
Rajnath Singh says India has trade agreements with 38 countries
India has expanded its trade partnerships to 38 countries, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh revealed, with recent agreements including the EU and EFTA accounting for 31 nations.
Delhi readies decorations for 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam
India's capital, New Delhi, is adorned with lights, posters, and themed installations as it prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam.
Satya Niketan PG collapse kills 7, DU students allege coverup
Students allege underreporting of deaths in the Satya Niketan PG collapse and demand accountability, as many vacate unsafe accommodations amid a demolition drive.
MCD finds 52 dilapidated PGs after Satya Niketan collapse
A High Court-mandated survey by the MCD identified 52 dilapidated paying guest accommodations in Delhi, with 1,120 units housing over 20,000 residents inspected on the first day.
Anagha Sasi ends 24-day protest at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University
Research scholar Anagha Sasi concluded her 24-day protest after Malayalam University assured action on her demands and grievances.
Massive fire at Shyam Sangini textile market in Surat
A massive fire erupted at Surat's Shyam Sangini Textile Market early Wednesday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation using hydraulic platforms and advanced equipment.
Neglected urban infrastructure tied to nearly 33,000 deaths in India
Between 2020 and 2024, over 33,000 preventable deaths occurred due to building collapses, fires, and falls into pits, highlighting critical failures in urban safety and governance.
Air traffic control glitch strands Air India passengers in Switzerland
Air India's operations were severely impacted as a technical glitch in Britain's air traffic control system forced flight diversions, delays, and cancellations.
Ashwini Bhide says Mumbai needs transport upgrades before congestion tax
BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide suggests congestion charges for Mumbai could be feasible, but only after the city strengthens its public transport system significantly.
Global oil nears $100 as India fuel prices remain unchanged
Petrol prices in Mumbai remain steady at ₹111.21 per litre, while global crude oil surges toward $100 amid escalating US-Iran Gulf tensions.
IMD warns heavy rain for Odisha September 9 and 10
Odisha is set for heavy rainfall starting Wednesday, while cities like Delhi and Mumbai will experience calmer weather with cloudy skies and light rain, as per IMD forecasts.
Bihar floods ease, 34.31L relieved as rivers remain above danger
Water levels in Bihar are stabilizing, offering relief to millions, but major rivers like Ganga and Kosi remain above danger marks, keeping the flood threat alive.
Punjab enforces no work no pay for 3 lakh employees
The Punjab government has announced a 'no work, no pay' policy as ministerial employees extended their pen-down strike till September 11 over unresolved demands.
Tamil Nadu transfers 27 IAS officers to boost departmental efficiency
The Tamil Nadu government transferred 27 IAS officers on September 8, 2026, implementing significant changes across key administrative and departmental positions.
NIA chargesheets US mercenary Van Dyke, others but drops UAPA
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including United States citizen and mercenary Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainians, for illegal entry, stay and movement in India.
Security scare ahead of Modi's event; one held with gun
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai, the Mumbai Police on Monday detained two people.
SC may examine building safety issues pan-India after Delhi collapse
The Supreme Court is considering examining building safety issues on a pan-India basis after the tragic Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi.
Satya Niketan collapse: Owner, wife sent to 14-day judicial custody
A Delhi court has remanded Hariram Gupta, the owner of the paying guest (PG) accommodation in Satya Niketan that collapsed, and his wife Urmila Gupta to 14 days of judicial custody. Their son Mahesh Gupta was sent to two days of police custody.
CJI denies Aravalli panel extension, sets November 30 deadline
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has rejected a request for an extension by a high-powered committee on the Aravalli hills definition.
'We will rock you': Modi walks ramp at Vadodara university
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat.
'Historic achievement...': PM inaugurates ₹35,000 crore development projects in Vadodara
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated development projects worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states in coming days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in several states over the next few days.
How Delhi's air quality can improve 20% by 2040
A new report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has revealed that Delhi could reduce its PM2.5 exposure burden by 20% by 2040.
ECI withdraws SIR notice to Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has withdrawn a notice issued to Padma Shri awardee Harekala Hajabba, HT reported.
'Orwellian Dystopia': Allahabad HC slams DM over student's NSA detention
The Allahabad High Court has quashed the National Security Act (NSA) detention of 24-year-old Delhi University student Akriti Chaudhary.
Building adjoining collapsed Satya Niketan structure to be demolished
Two days after a building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan killed seven people, civic authorities have decided to demolish the adjoining structure.
New bill, structural audits: Actions Delhi is taking post-PG collapse
The Delhi government is planning to bring in a new bill for PG accommodations after the Satya Niketan building collapse killed seven people.
Cockroach Janta Party places 7 demands after Satya Niketan collapse
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has put forth seven demands in the wake of a tragic incident in Delhi's Satya Niketan.
Delhi-NCR to get 55 new air quality monitoring stations
The ambient air quality monitoring network in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) is set to expand significantly.
Which cities featured at top of Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026?
Lucknow has topped the fifth Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026, a survey that ranks Indian cities on their efforts to improve air quality.
Delhi: Retired Manipuri musician killed over noise dispute
A 54-year-old retired Manipuri musician, C Vikram Singh, died on Monday after delivery boys and dhaba staff allegedly assaulted him outside his home in Delhi's Kilokari village.
Grant cut, DJs banned...: Bengal announces new Durga Puja rules
The West Bengal government has announced new rules for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
Lost your Indian passport? Here's how to reissue it
Losing an Indian passport can be a stressful experience, but the process of reissuing it is straightforward if you know the steps.
Delhi building collapse: IAS officer from 'dog-walking scandal' re-enters spotlight
Sanjeev Khirwar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner, is back in the spotlight after a building housing a boys' PG collapsed in Satya Niketan late Sunday, killing seven people.
Defense Ministry clears capital acquisition proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved in-principle defense procurement proposals worth approximately ₹1.10 lakh crore for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.
Delhi High Court pulls up MCD, DU over PG collapse
The Delhi High Court on Monday called the Satya Niketan building collapse "most unfortunate" and sought responses from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi University (DU) within 10 days.
YouTuber Ajeet Bharti's anticipatory bail plea rejected
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of YouTuber and commentator Ajeet Bharti, Bar and Bench reported.
Newly-married Assam woman decapitated, fingers cut off; husband surrenders
A 25-year-old woman was murdered in an extremely brutal manner at her home in Guwahati's Basisthapur area.
Absconding Delhi PG owner apprehended after building collapse killed 7
The owner of the five-story building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which collapsed on Sunday, killing seven people, has been apprehended in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.
MCD suspends 5 officials over Satya Niketan building collapse
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has suspended five officials from its South Zone with immediate effect.
JNU professor offered students extra marks for accepting sexual advances
The professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), accused of sexual harassment by 11 students, allegedly offered students extra marks if they accepted his sexual advances, a source told HT.
MP IAS officer 'humiliated', says she's been transferred 4 times
Neha Marvya Singh, a 2011-batch Madhya Pradesh-cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, has voiced her displeasure after being transferred for the fourth time in a year.
Air India Express Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight returns after engine trouble
An Air India Express flight from Cochin to Abu Dhabi was forced to return mid-air due to a technical glitch.
Delhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms likely on September 7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) will likely witness light rain and thunderstorms on September 7.
Delhi PG collapse: PIL in HC seeks ₹1cr compensation
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking ₹1 crore as compensation for the families of the seven victims who died in the building collapse in Satya Niketan on Sunday night.
India, China hold Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have held Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh.
PM virtually inaugurates Paris BAPS temple, says India-France ties special
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Paris, France.
Amritsar airport on alert after drones sighted; 7 flights diverted
The Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar was put on high alert late Sunday night after two to four suspected drones or drone-like objects were spotted near the runway.
Why did boys' hostel in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapse?
A five-story paying guest accommodation, which included a basement, in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday, killing six people and injuring many others.
MCD orders sealing of illegal 4-story+ buildings after 6 deaths
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ordered the immediate sealing of all illegal constructions with more than four floors.
New parents: Here's how to register your baby's birth
Registering your child's birth is one of the first and most important responsibilities of a new parent.
Delhi boys' hostel collapse leaves 6 dead; questions abound
A five-story building in Satya Niketan, South West Delhi, collapsed on Sunday. The structure housed a boys' hostel reportedly accommodating 75 beds and was home to college students.
'Distressing': PM Modi condoles Delhi PG building collapse
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi, terming it "distressing."
India's 1st hydrogen train might run at speeds of 110km/h
Indian Railways is gearing up to operate the country's first hydrogen-powered train at speeds of up to 110km/h.
'Will PM visit DU again...?': Dipke questions Delhi building collapse
After a boys' paying guest (PG) accommodation in Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed, Abhijeet Dipke slammed the central government.
Delhi: 5-story building-turned-hostel collapses; 3 dead, several feared trapped
A five-story residential building, which was being used as a hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, on Sunday afternoon. At least three people died in the collapse.
'Anti-national elements' may attack right-wing influencer in jail, lawyer claims
Swatantra Bhardwaj, a 21-year-old right-wing content creator, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a student activist's father during a protest at Jantar Mantar.
Central government appoints new Chief Justices for 8 High Courts
The central government has appointed new Chief Justices for eight High Courts across India.
Delhi: Building collapse in Satya Niketan, several people trapped
A building in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan collapsed on Sunday afternoon, trapping several people under the debris.
India backs UNGA resolution promoting equal-area world maps
India has supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that promotes the use of equal-area world maps.
Ram Mandir trust seeks deputy CEO from existing panels
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is on the lookout for a deputy chief executive officer, days after appointing Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO.
20-foot-deep well found under demolished Saharanpur collectorate mosque
A 20-foot-deep well was discovered under the debris of a mosque on the Saharanpur collectorate premises, Hindustan Times reported, citing officials.
10 JNU students accuse professor of harassment
At least 10 students from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) have accused a professor of sexual harassment. The Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at JNU is currently investigating the allegations.
Tamil Nadu government identifies new sites for 2nd airport: Report
The Tamil Nadu government has shortlisted two sites, Manellore and Cheyyur, for a new airport. The decision comes after Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay scrapped the Parandur airport project last month.