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The Supreme Court said existing laws mandate wearing seat belts while vehicles are in motion and stressed that law enforcement agencies must ensure compliance. It disposed of a plea seeking mandatory seat belt use, allowing the petitioner to submit suggestions

The Congress and CPI reiterated their respective positions on Vande Mataram after Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah stood through all six stanzas at an event in Srinagar. The BJP praised the Abdullahs, while the episode highlighted differences within the INDIA Bloc

The Cabinet has approved three railway projects worth Rs 10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The projects will add about 656 km to the network, improve connectivity and support freight movement across 14 districts

Ladakh recorded 4.05 lakh tourist arrivals between January and August 2026, a 50.37 per cent rise from the corresponding period last year. The figure has already surpassed the Union Territory’s full-year 2025 footfall of 3.35 lakh by 20.61 per cent

Five building collapses have been reported in Delhi this year, claiming 16 lives, including seven in Satya Niketan. Officials cite unauthorised construction, additional floors, ageing structures, inadequate structural assessments, unsafe repair work and monsoon-related damage among common factors behind the incidents

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the Enforcement Directorate’s request for an FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter and son-in-law in the alleged CMRL bribery case will undergo legal scrutiny before any decision is taken, stressing that law will prevail

Security forces busted a terror module allegedly linked to banned Hizbul Mujahideen in Kupwara district and arrested ex-terrorist Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, police said. A pistol, two magazines and 16 rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession, they said

The Supreme Court said the judiciary cannot be averse to criticism but stressed that it must be fair, informed and constructive. The observations came while closing proceedings over an NCERT Class 8 textbook chapter referring to corruption in the judiciary

PhonePe founder Sameer Nigam outlined the company's decade-long fintech roadmap at GFF 2026, highlighting financial inclusion, UPI innovations, AI-driven lending, investment products, merchant solutions and hyperlocal intelligence aimed at expanding digital finance and supporting businesses across India

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi University on a plea seeking hostel facilities in all DU colleges. The plea highlights an acute shortage of affordable accommodation and follows the Satya Niketan building collapse

One person was killed and several others injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded in Delhi’s Okhla area on Wednesday. The blast reportedly occurred while cylinders were being unloaded from a vehicle. Fire and police teams rushed to the spot following the incident

Avathon CEO Pervinder Johar says Physical AI will transform manufacturing, logistics, energy and infrastructure by enabling intelligent decision-making in the physical world. He also highlights India’s engineering talent, academia-industry collaboration and Hyderabad’s potential role in the emerging ecosystem.

FIU-IND has issued notices to 15 virtual digital asset service providers for violating anti-money laundering rules and directed them to remove applications and URLs from public access. The Finance Ministry reiterated that crypto assets and NFTs remain unregulated and risky

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said Arunachal Pradesh is integral to India’s unity and highlighted the Northeast’s growing role in national development. Addressing the state Assembly, he praised Arunachal’s biodiversity, agricultural achievements, rising income and rapid road infrastructure growth

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met Indian MMA fighter Puja Tomar and praised her trailblazing UFC achievements. Tomar became the first Indian woman to compete in the UFC and the first Indian fighter to win a UFC bout, inspiring aspiring female athletes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming India and Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional security, peace and development. Singh’s three-day visit aims to deepen bilateral defence and maritime cooperation and strengthen longstanding ties

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V begins a seven-day India visit at Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s invitation, meeting President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers. He will also visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad, marking his first India trip as Imam

Crude oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent for a fourth consecutive session as escalating attacks involving Iran, the US and Saudi Arabia intensified fears of Gulf supply disruptions. Brent approached $100 a barrel, while WTI climbed to nearly $95

Adani Airport Holdings will raise about $1 billion from global and domestic investors including Alpha Wave Global, Temasek, Premji Invest and BlackRock funds, valuing the airport operator at $18 billion. The funds will support infrastructure expansion, airport-city development and passenger services

Air India reported flight disruptions after a technical fault in Britain’s NATS air traffic control system forced cancellations, delays and diversions across UK airports. Over 1,000 flights were affected, while NATS resolved the issue and began clearing the backlog

The UGC NET June 2026 re-examination for English and Commerce will be held on Wednesday, followed by Sociology on September 10. The NTA has advised Delhi candidates to plan journeys in advance amid possible traffic restrictions and delays.

Rahul Gandhi has criticised the Modi government over the alleged killing of Manipuri musician C Vikram Singh in Delhi, questioning law and order and seeking a probe. Seven men have been arrested and a minor detained in connection with the incident

The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed former minister Mohsin Raza as chairman of the Uttar Pradesh State Minority Commission for a three-year term. The nine-member panel includes Raza and eight other members nominated through an official notification