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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government was moving towards providing free online coaching for competitive examinations to reduce the financial burden on poor and middle-class families. He also stressed skills, artificial intelligence and education reforms at a Vadodara event

A 47-year-old Sangrur man allegedly died by suicide after being pressured to apologise and subjected to casteist slurs following his questioning of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema over drug supply. Police formed an SIT and booked five people under BNS and SC/ST Act provisions

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane backed the VHP's call to restrict Muslim entry to Navratri garba and dandiya events, citing alleged 'love jihad' cases. He also sought uniform noise restrictions for religious processions and criticised opposition leaders

Rahul Gandhi visited Raebareli on Tuesday and met traders, lawyers, pharmacists and other local representatives, assuring them their concerns would be prioritised. Traders raised issues including rising precious metal prices and GST. Gandhi will attend a DISHA meeting on Wednesday

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi-Lucknow flight made a go-around before landing due to light rain and low atmospheric pressure, aviation sources said. The Air India flight landed safely after a brief delay. Gandhi then travelled by road to Raebareli for a two-day visit

For countries, including India, dealing with the Taliban, distinguishing between engagement and recognition provides room for pragmatic diplomacy without abandoning concerns over human rights

The Karnataka High Court set aside a trial court order making Pradosh Rao an approver in the Renukaswamy murder case and directed a fresh order within a week. The court cited procedural lapses while partly allowing Kannada actor Darshan's petition

Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party staged a peaceful protest in Bankura demanding exemplary punishment over the alleged assault that led to Sheikh Mohammad Mafik's death. Police arrested eight people, while BJP leaders denied political involvement and accused rivals of politicising the incident

TVK will hold its second alliance coordination meeting in Chennai on Wednesday amid tensions with Congress and a boycott by Left parties. The meeting will discuss formalising the coalition, a Common Minimum Programme and steering committee, while tensions over Vijay's national ambitions persist

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Vadodara, hailing the 2,800-km network as a major development achievement. He also targeted critics, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and urged youth to gain expertise in artificial intelligence

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday rejected self-styled godman Asaram Bapu’s plea for 20-day temporary bail in a 2013 rape case, noting he can approach the Supreme Court. Asaram is serving life sentences in rape cases in Gujarat and Rajasthan

Delhi, with its triple-engine sarkar, cannot afford to let such tragedies become routine or outsource the safety of its young residents to landlords and market forces

One person died and another went missing after a boat carrying 11 people capsized in Bihar’s Vaishali district on Tuesday. Nine were rescued. The boat reportedly struck a submerged boulder amid floodwaters, while rescue teams continued searching for the missing person

Russia has welcomed India's efforts to help end the Ukraine conflict, saying Moscow's position broadly aligns with New Delhi's preference for dialogue. Putin and Modi will discuss defence, energy, technology, trade, S-400 deliveries, BrahMos upgrades, Su-57s and Indian nationals

The Allahabad High Court has directed Lucknow civic authorities to explore relocating an open garbage dumping site near Kabir temple in Madiaon and installing a compactor. The court stressed immediate hygiene measures, calling the visible waste and stench unacceptable

Dhar district in Madhya Pradesh received its first railway connectivity since Independence as Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off a daily 12-coach MEMU service between Vadodara and Tanda Road. He also laid the foundation for third and fourth railway lines

The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's decision to cancel 99 appointments made through the JSSC-CGL recruitment examination. The court directed the state government and JSSC to respond by September 15, when the matter will be heard again

A Guwahati man allegedly confessed to killing his wife following a dispute and told police he had no remorse, officials said. Police are investigating a suspected extramarital relationship as a possible motive, while forensic teams examine evidence and reconstruct the sequence of events

DMK legislators were evicted from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after protesting Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's corruption allegations against the party. The Speaker rejected their demand to expunge the remarks, while protesting members continued raising slogans and displaying posters in the House

A 30-year-old woman allegedly plotted the murder of her medicine trader father-in-law in Kanpur and paid a former domestic help Rs 6 lakh to execute the killing, police said. She was arrested after CCTV footage and call records helped uncover the alleged conspiracy

A 52-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district allegedly died by suicide after becoming upset over repeated internet disruptions while watching reels on her mobile phone. Police said she consumed pesticide and died during treatment at a medical college hospital

MCD has demolished 24 properties and sealed seven illegal structures since the Satya Niketan building collapse killed seven people. From September 1 to 8, it demolished 48 properties and sealed 15, while authorities ordered inspections and structural audits across PG hubs