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Protests by autorickshaw and taxi drivers erupted across Mumbai amid fears of steep fines over the state’s Marathi proficiency requirement. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that drivers need only basic work-related Marathi, while Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned action against officials issuing premature fines

The NIA conducted searches at five locations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar and Delhi in a probe into attempted DDoS attacks on 54 Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor. Investigators seized digital devices and documents and questioned suspects allegedly linked to the attacks

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to use AI, blockchain, data lakes and other technologies to simplify online government services. He also reviewed the Kharif crop outlook, water supply, dengue prevention and renewable energy measures during a secretariat meeting

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using women’s empowerment to target Hinduism. Sarma questioned Gandhi’s criticism of Manusmriti while citing practices under Sharia, and challenged him to support a Uniform Civil Code guaranteeing equal rights

India opted against a full press conference between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during their June France meeting, citing concerns over Trump’s unpredictable behaviour, government sources said. US envoy Sergio Gor later disclosed India’s request to avoid questions

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee offered shelter and support to a pavement-dwelling family after West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul reprimanded the woman for heating milk on a pavement. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari hit back, questioning why Banerjee could not accommodate the family herself

The Calcutta High Court upheld a divorce decree, ruling that occasional instances of a separated couple living together do not amount to condonation of cruelty. The court found mental cruelty established and noted the marriage had broken down irretrievably after prolonged separation

Choreographer Pony Verma celebrated her 16th wedding anniversary with actor Prakash Raj by sharing an unseen romantic photo of the couple. She expressed her wish to spend eternity with him, while Prakash Raj reshared the picture on Instagram Stories

The Bureau of Immigration announced that international travellers can use e-boarding passes on smartphones for immigration clearance at Indian airports from September 1. Physical stamping of boarding passes will end, while paper passes remain valid and FTI-TTP travellers can use e-gates

DMK president M K Stalin has approached the Madras High Court challenging the election of TVK candidate V S Babu from Kolathur, alleging irregularities during EVM verification. He sought 100 per cent VVPAT slip counting and verification of all 286 machines

Manoj Jarange Patil on Monday demanded transparency and no compromise over 58 lakh Kunbi records ahead of his August 29 hunger strike for Maratha reservation. Maharashtra ministers assured him that pending certificates would be issued and discrepancies addressed immediately

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviewed CBSE’s academic, examination and administrative processes with senior officials, focusing on efficiency, transparency and student support. The meeting comes amid scrutiny over the board’s digital evaluation system and alleged irregularities in the rollout of on-screen marking

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said CAA citizenship application hearings in the state will soon conclude, with 23,000 certificates issued among 2.30 lakh applicants. He also announced Governor RN Ravi's approval of a new Act addressing attacks on police and public property damage

Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led West Bengal government of reneging on its pre-poll promise of Annapurna Bhandar assistance for women and excluding beneficiaries through eligibility rules. She claimed payments to many former Lakshmir Bhandar beneficiaries were stopped or withheld, triggering protests

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction has moved the Supreme Court challenging the delay in deciding disqualification petitions against 20 rebel MPs. The plea, filed by Abhishek Banerjee, is listed for hearing before a Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant

Noorunnisa, a 70-year-old woman who survived by begging in Mandya, Karnataka, left neighbours stunned after bundles of currency notes and sacks of coins were found in her hut following her death. Her two brothers later discovered the money and shared it equally

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state FDA will frame SOPs to curb edible oil adulteration while protecting traditional oil traders and small retailers. He called for a balanced approach to food safety and livelihoods and announced a joint Maharashtra-Haryana committee for the Panipat memorial

The Delhi High Court sought an explanation from the BJP-led Delhi government over mandatory MP or MLA endorsement for women seeking Rs 2,500 monthly assistance under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. The court questioned the requirement's rationale and termed a scheme without rationale potentially arbitrary

The Karnataka Assembly passed eight Bills without discussion amid Opposition protests demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation. Key amendments allow limited use of park land for public utility projects, enable remote property registration, regulate rural properties and seek administrative reforms for Bengaluru's transport system

The Cockroach Janta Party announced a September 5 protest march in Delhi, accusing the Centre of failing to implement commitments made after its July agitation over examination irregularities. Families of deceased NEET aspirants and alleged police brutality victims will lead the peaceful march

Heavy rain battered Delhi-NCR on Monday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and flight disruptions. Gurugram authorities advised offices to allow work from home and schools to conduct online classes, while 15 flights, including three international services, were diverted from Delhi airport

The government is closely monitoring onion prices, arrivals and availability, saying stocks are sufficient to meet domestic demand in coming months. Buffer stocks are being released in a calibrated manner, while Kanda Express is facilitating supplies to major consumption centres

Heavy rain and thunderstorms disrupted flight operations in Delhi-NCR on Monday, with more than a dozen flights diverted. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued advisories, while the AAI urged passengers to check weather and flight updates

Delhi Police have busted a fake airline job racket allegedly operating through “Bretish Airways” and Future Wings Learning Institute, arresting six people in Noida. The accused allegedly duped job seekers by promising airport jobs and collecting registration fees