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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached seven immovable properties worth Rs 1.5 crore in connection with a money-laundering case involving unauthorised routing of bulk SMS traffic through BSNL’s network. The probe, based on a CBI FIR, alleges that BSNL engineer Swarnjeet Singh and associates enabled illegal SMS routing, causing BSNL a revenue loss of Rs 5.42 crore.

A video purportedly showing former two-time Dibai MLA Shribhagwan Sharma allegedly assaulting his wife, Congress leader Archana Panda, surfaced in Bulandshahr. Panda alleged Sharma pushed and dragged her, while Sharma claimed the video was old and part of a defamation conspiracy

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, inaugurating the World Archery Para Series Amdavad 2026, said India’s sporting ambition must go beyond medal counts to strengthening every sport. He emphasised building a comprehensive ecosystem covering training, infrastructure, equipment, medical science, and injury care, positioning India as a future global sporting hub.

Heavy rainfall continued across Uttarakhand on Friday, triggering landslides and disrupting road connectivity. Several highways remained open, while crews cleared blocked routes. Haridwar schools and Anganwadi centres will remain closed Saturday as the weather office issued a Yellow Alert

Real wages, per capita income, jobs, private investment, and consumption may offer a better measure of broad-based growth

India’s international football friendly against Panama in Bengaluru has been advanced by a day to September 25 from September 26. The change follows scheduling concerns as Sree Kanteerava Stadium will host the Bengaluru Marathon on September 27, sources said

This Teachers’ Day, law schools should celebrate not only the teachers who taught students the Constitution, but also the students courageous enough to ask whether their institutions are living by it

Tamil Nadu police booked an employment agent after domestic worker Vanitha was rescued in Kuwait following an SOS video alleging torture, starvation and unpaid wages. Her mother filed a complaint, alleging the agent deceived her about the safety of overseas employment

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to press for the early restoration of statehood and finalisation of governance rules under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act.

A suspected Pakistani terrorist was killed in an encounter with the Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Budgam, officials said. Security forces recovered an AK rifle and continued searches for another suspected terrorist, believed injured and hiding in the area

Mathura witnessed a grand celebration of Krishna Janmashtami on Friday, as thousands of devotees thronged temples and markets despite evening rains. The showers brought relief from the heat but did not dampen the festive spirit.

Indore Metro’s operational route will expand from six kilometres to 17 kilometres with the inauguration of a new phase on Saturday. Commercial services on the extended stretch will begin Sunday, covering 16 stations and improving connectivity between residential and commercial areas

Kolkata Police arrested 66 people, including 41 women, for allegedly operating fake call centres and duping victims nationwide. The accused posed as telecom, bank and insurance representatives, using false documents and mule accounts to collect processing fees through fraudulent offers

A woman died in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh while undergoing treatment, a day after her two minor sons died after falling ill. Authorities suspect food poisoning but have not confirmed the cause. A medical team visited the village to investigate the deaths

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has accused Union Minister Chirag Paswan of shielding Swatantra Bhardwaj, who in a viral video admitted to assaulting student activist Nishu Azad’s father. The RJD questioned Paswan’s credibility on Dalit rights, while Paswan denied the allegations and demanded Bhardwaj’s arrest.

Heavy rainfall disrupted life across northern India on Friday, causing waterlogging, traffic snarls and flight disruptions in Delhi-NCR. Flooding affected parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, while Himachal Pradesh reported road closures. Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana also received heavy showers

Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange refused to end his seven-day hunger strike, demanding Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas. He sought a government resolution by September 12, backed Dhangar ST reservation and criticised Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal’s opposition

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a two-year plan to transform Pune and its metropolitan region, focusing on infrastructure and mobility. He said projects including ring roads, tunnels and metro expansion would make Pune a sought-after urban destination by 2029

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy’s longest continuously serving postwar premier. Meloni thanked Modi, saying India-Italy ties are stronger than ever, while highlighting cooperation on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Chhattisgarh Congress staged a statewide ‘Chini Satyagraha’ against rising sugar prices, blaming BJP governments for inflation. The party claimed sugar shortages at PDS shops were burdening families and demanded immediate restoration of supplies, warning of intensified protests if unresolved

Air India has terminated the pilot of a Phuket-Delhi flight after a confirmatory test detected a psychoactive substance following an August 4 in-flight incident. The AAIB flagged the result as a serious concern and recommended priority regulatory action

Air India terminated the pilot-in-command of its Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance. The action followed an AAIB preliminary report flagging drug use as a serious safety concern after the flight suffered an altitude upset

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Belgium to collaborate on lab-grown diamonds, focusing on technology and certification. He also highlighted cooperation in semiconductors, green hydrogen, ports, defence and advanced manufacturing while discussing the India-EU FTA and global trade

The Supreme Court-appointed Aravalli High-Powered Committee has sought six more months to submit its final report, citing the need for comprehensive scientific assessment. The panel proposed an Aravalli Ecosystem Landscape framework after field visits and receiving around 680 public representations