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The Delhi district courts bar body has withdrawn its strike after the Delhi Police commissioner assured that officials will physically appear in criminal trials to give evidence. The protest began in August against a notification allowing virtual testimony by police
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Hyderabad saw a record 3.03 lakh Ganesh idols immersed, causing nearly 20,000 tonnes of waste. GHMC sanitation workers faced challenges clearing it, eight times the normal daily waste. Environmentalists urge eco-friendly idols and better waste disposal methods
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The government said GST reforms have rationalised food processing tax rates to 5 per cent, reducing compliance burden, correcting duty anomalies, and making food more affordable. The move is expected to boost demand, encourage investments, strengthen MSMEs, and create jobs across the sector
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Nissan Motor India has slashed prices of its New Magnite range by up to ₹1 lakh, passing on GST cuts to customers. With entry models now under ₹6 lakh, the move aims to boost festive season sales starting September 22.
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Two Jaipur schools received bomb threats via email on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and massive police search operations. While similar hoax threats were reported in August, a fresh scare also emerged in Alwar, with officials linking emails to sources traced outside the district.
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The Centre will run 12,739 special trains during the Diwali-Chhath festive season, up from 7,500 last year, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced. Notifications for 8,591 trains have already been issued to ease festive travel for millions
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Cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have backed Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership ahead of the 2025 T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. India begin their campaign against hosts UAE on September 10 before taking on Pakistan and Oman.
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Tension erupted at the HMDA office in Hyderabad as farmers from seven districts protested against the revised Regional Ring Road alignment. They alleged large-scale loss of fertile land, unfair compensation, and forced acquisition, demanding restoration of the original alignment.
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Elon Musk defended social media platform X after U.S. advisor Peter Navarro accused it of spreading "propaganda" over India's Russian oil imports. Musk emphasized user-driven narratives and transparency, as India and the White House dismissed Navarro’s remarks as misleading
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A 56-year-old woman from Malappuram has died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kozhikode, taking Kerala’s toll to five within a month. With 42 confirmed cases this year, health authorities have launched a state-wide water purification drive and imposed safety restrictions.
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In southwest Colombia, 45 soldiers were kidnapped by hundreds of people in a rebel-controlled area while implementing crop substitution programs. This marks the second such incident in a month, highlighting ongoing instability and rebel influence in rural regions
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Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade on Monday, tracking positive global trends and buoyed by hopes of a US Fed rate cut and domestic GST relief. Automobiles, metals and cement stocks led gains, while select FMCG lagged.
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Farmers in Adilabad’s Mukhra (K) village performed Mangal Harati to a poster of former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao, recalling his farm welfare schemes and accusing the Congress of neglect. They said only KCR’s return could resolve the ongoing urea and loan issues.
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Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar marked 30 years of Rangeela with a heartfelt post, calling the Ram Gopal Varma film “a feeling” that continues to define her journey. Released in 1995, the film also starred Aamir Khan and Jackie Shroff with music by A.R. Rahman.
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Prince Harry's brief UK visit for charity work has sparked speculation about a potential reconciliation with King Charles III, amid signs of easing tensions after years of estrangement, legal battles, and public revelations that strained royal family relations
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A six-year-old girl was injured after stray dogs mauled her on the hostel premises of a Telangana Model School in Mancherial district. CCTV footage of the September 5 attack went viral, sparking outrage and demands for stronger campus security.
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Major temples across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Tirumala, Srisailam and Bhadrachalam, reopened early Monday after purification rituals following the lunar eclipse. Darshan resumed for devotees, with Tirumala distributing 50,000 Pulihora packets as Annaprasadam during the closure.
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Audi India has slashed prices by Rs 2.6–7.8 lakh across models, including Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, A4, and A6, following the GST 2.0 rate cut. The move aims to boost festive season demand by enhancing affordability
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Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested the accused behind the theft of a diamond-studded gold Kalash worth over Rs 1 crore from a Jain religious event at Red Fort. The suspect, disguised as a monk, was caught on CCTV before his arrest.
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The cost of home-cooked vegetarian thalis fell 7% and non-vegetarian thalis 8% year-on-year in August, driven by sharp declines in onion, potato, and pulse prices, a Crisil Intelligence report showed. Higher crop production and stable stocks eased household food expenses.
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Despite government assurances of fresh urea stocks, farmers across Telangana continue to face acute shortages. Long queues, protests, and midnight waits at PACS outlets were reported, with farmers warning of crop damage if the crisis persists.
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A 22-year-old mason from Ongole was found murdered at his residence in KBR Colony, IDA Bollaram, Sangareddy, on Monday. Police suspect he was killed elsewhere and the body dumped at home. A case has been registered and investigation launched.
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An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured during an encounter in Kulgam’s Gudar forest on Monday. The gunfight broke out after security forces, acting on intelligence inputs, launched a joint search operation. The operation is still underway.
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On Bigg Boss 19, Salman Khan said he has neither built nor destroyed anyone’s career, adding that only the Almighty shapes destinies. The actor made the remark during Shehnaaz Gill’s appearance to introduce her brother Shehbaz Badesha as a wild card entrant.