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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.
IMD warns of heavy rain in Delhi, neighboring states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a rainfall alert for Delhi and neighboring states on Sunday.
India has enough coal for 36 days, says Modi government
India currently has a stock of 85 million tons (MT) of coal at pitheads, which is enough for 36 days at the current consumption rate of 2.4 MT per day.
Luxembourg's deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India tomorrow
Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Xavier Bettel, will visit India from September 7-9.
Central government appoints new Rajasthan HC chief amid controversy
The central government has appointed Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
MP: 11 people die, 30 hospitalized, after consuming spurious liquor
In a tragic incident, 11 people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in the Bunda area of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, The Times of India reported.
Pune police arrest man who helped plan realtor's murder
The Pune police have arrested Ritesh Hinge, a 22-year-old man, in connection with the murder of realtor Ketan Agrawal at Lohagad Fort, Pune, in June, The Times of India reported.
Bihar floods: Ganga crosses record water level, 10 lakh affected
Bihar is reeling under severe floods, affecting over 10 lakh people across 11 districts.
Indian Railways plans for 260 Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets
The Indian Railways is set to expand its Vande Bharat sleeper services with plans for 260 trainsets.
Maratha reservation activist Jarange resumes water ban in protest
Manoj Jarange, the activist leading the hunger strike for Maratha reservation in Jalna, Maharashtra, has intensified his protest.
10 convicted in Chhattisgarh's 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, has convicted 10 people for their involvement in the deadly Jhiram Valley Maoist attack of 2013.
Budgam terrorist killed in encounter with security forces identified
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have identified a terrorist killed in "Operation Ashdar" as Yasir, a Pakistani national of the banned terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), news agency ANI reported.