India
Delhi Building Collapse: 3 Months' Deposit, Zero Liability – How the Hostel's Rent Agreement Protected Its Owners
A 27-hour rescue operation in Delhi ended after a hostel building collapse left seven people dead, with 12 others pulled from the debris. Five survivors were injured, three of them reported to be in serious condition.
Festival Organisers Must Give 7 Days' Notice Before Serving Food, Says FDA's New Rule
During festivals in Maharashtra, mahaprasad and prasad are served to lakhs of devotees. Keeping this in mind, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced a new rule requiring festival organisers to give seven days' notice before serving food.
Vegan Gala Dinner Takes Centre Stage at BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi
A multi-course vegan gala dinner was held at the BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, opening with starters such as Khandvi Mille-Feuille.
Three Arrested for Filming Reels Inside Chennai Mortuary
Police have arrested three people accused of illegally entering the mortuary of Stanley Hospital in Chennai, filming videos of dead bodies, and posting them on social media.
Pune: Software Engineer Hit by Car While Morning Running, Dies During Treatment
Software engineer Virendra Dwivedi was struck by a speeding car while out on his morning run near Necklace Garden on Pashan-Baner Road in Pune. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition but died during treatment. Police are investigating the incident.
Amid Bengal Floods, Doctors Stand Firm in Knee-Deep Water, Refuse to Leave Hospital
Around 40 percent of the Ratua block hospital in West Bengal has been submerged due to a swollen Ganga river. With the main road cut off, boats are the only way to reach the hospital, and power is completely out, yet doctors and staff continue treating patients.
Nitin Gadkari Apologises for Being Late Due to Mumbai Traffic Jam, Suggests Multilevel Flyover Solution
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari arrived nearly an hour late to an event in Mumbai due to a traffic jam. He apologised and suggested adopting modern multilevel systems instead of old flyovers to tackle rising urban traffic.
Murder Accused Holds 'Victory Procession' After Getting Bail, Angry Supreme Court Orders Him Produced in Court
The Supreme Court has taken a serious view of a case in which a murder accused held a 'victory procession' after being granted bail, and has directed Haryana Police to produce him before the court.
Violence Erupts Again in Manipur: Four Kuki People Killed in Separate Attacks, Two Women Among Dead
Violence has flared up again in Manipur. According to the report, four Kuki people were killed in separate attacks, including two women. However, the available details mention an incident of firing in which a woman was killed and her husband and son were injured, which does not fully match the main headline.
Monsoon withdrawal in India to begin from September 19 amid 15% rain deficit: IMD
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), monsoon withdrawal from India is expected to begin on September 19, amid a 15% rain deficit this season. Uttar Pradesh is likely to see isolated to scattered rainfall until September 18, while parts of Rajasthan could witness isolated rain between September 15 and 17.
Balaghat Child Deaths Raise Questions Over Malnutrition, Healthcare and Government Response
Reports of child deaths in the Balaghat area have raised questions over malnutrition, the state of healthcare services, and the government's response. The civil surgeon of the area's largest government hospital has said there is no particular disease affecting the region.
NCERT's Vision 2047: Science Education to Become Practical and Project-Based, Rote Learning to End
NCERT is preparing to bring major changes to science education, aiming to end rote learning and instead emphasize practical and project-based learning.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai Buys Diya From Roadside Vendor In Raipur, Gives Her Rs 1,000
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stopped to speak with a roadside vendor named Meera in Raipur and bought a diya from her for the upcoming 'Aashirwad Ka Diya' programme, organised as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. He also gave her Rs 1,000.