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The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is expected to select Ayodhya Ram temple’s first CEO from three shortlisted candidates on Wednesday. The meeting may also announce new trust office-bearers following vacancies linked to recent deaths, alleged offering theft and resignations

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the sidelines of the G20 meeting in North Carolina and invited him to Delhi for the Economic and Financial Partnership later this year, with both sides discussing stronger India-US cooperation

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the Centre has approved an NSD campus in the state to strengthen its theatre and performing arts traditions. The state will provide land and bear 50 per cent of construction costs, supporting cultural preservation and emerging talent

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said India could attract at least USD 200 billion in investments into the data centre sector. He also said data centres, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and manufacturing would drive India’s growth towards a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047

In an age celebrated for globalisation where goods travel across borders with minimal restrictions and capital flows across continents in seconds., human beings are increasingly trapped behind fences, walls and hostile immigration regimes

FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods are a welcome step, but they will be meaningful only if consumers understand what the labels signify

Pakistani authorities have reportedly funded the restoration of the Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters in Bahawalpur after its destruction during Operation Sindoor. Intelligence officials said activity has resumed under tighter security, while the ISI has reportedly revised its strategy to protect trained cadres

The CJP welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to quash FIRs against NEET protesters and urged swift implementation of a pan-India compensation policy for families of students who died by suicide. The party also called off its September 5 march following the court’s directions

An Indian national was among 12 people killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. The Indian Embassy is coordinating with the victim's family, company and Ukrainian authorities to repatriate the mortal remains, while dozens were injured

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said FIRs against participants in July protests would be withdrawn, with no stringent action. The government will also compensate families of NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak victims who died by suicide, sources said

A viral video allegedly showing Delhi Police personnel and a DTC driver consuming liquor inside a PCR vehicle has prompted departmental action. A Delhi Police head constable was suspended, while the DTC driver was attached to Lines pending further action

A 570-metre precision approach lighting system has been commissioned at Guwahati airport, improving pilots' visual references during low-visibility landings. The upgraded system, extended from 180 metres, is expected to enhance runway alignment, flight operations during adverse weather and aviation safety

Four people, including three members of a family, were killed and one injured in two landslides triggered by incessant rain in Guwahati on Tuesday. Several city areas were inundated, disrupting traffic, while authorities assessed vulnerable houses and considered evacuations

The NHRC has issued notices to Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments seeking probes into the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in a moving sleeper bus. It also sought action over the death of a 10-year-old allegedly punished by standing in heat

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of enabling alleged BJP-led “vote chori” and questioned voter deletions during SIR exercises. He cited changes in Maharashtra and Delhi electoral rolls, while eligible voters can file claims and objections until September 30

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman non-medical officer in India's armed forces to attain the rank of air vice marshal or equivalent. Commissioned in 1994, she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education) on Tuesday

Revised NCERT textbooks for classes 10 to 12 are being prepared in mission mode under the new National Curriculum Framework, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said. He stressed updating curricula to help students understand and responsibly use artificial intelligence as its adoption grows

The NCLT has stayed its earlier approval of a repayment plan in Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra's personal insolvency proceedings and will hear the matter afresh. The five-member Bench said no clear majority view had emerged on the August 25 verdict

India and the UK are reportedly close to signing defence agreements covering electric propulsion for Indian Navy ships and Martlet missile production. The UK is also pursuing a larger role in India's defence sector, including the race to develop an engine for the AMCA

Two MNS workers were arrested over the alleged removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph at a Pune government polytechnic. The incident triggered a political confrontation, with BJP youth workers and MNS activists clashing in Mumbai, prompting police detentions

The government has reduced the sugar stock-holding limit for dealers from 4,000 to 2,000 quintals between September 15 and November 30 to curb hoarding and speculation. Kolkata and its extended metropolitan areas will retain the existing 4,000-quintal limit

Over 7,200 corruption cases probed by the CBI were pending trial across courts as of December 2025, including 409 cases pending for more than 20 years, the CVC said. Over 14,000 appeals and revisions were also pending in higher courts

The Supreme Court quashed FIRs against student protesters in five states and directed that similar cases across India be closed and not investigated. Invoking Article 142, the court said the decision considered the future prospects of young protesters

West Bengal has begun imposing fines for public spitting, littering, open defecation and urination, and the use of certain plastic carry bags. The government says the Rs 100 and Rs 200 penalties are aimed at improving civic behaviour and cleanliness