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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam’s Golaghat district. The zero-waste plant will use green bamboo from four northeastern states and boost the rural economy. Modi also launched health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore

Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur for the first time since the 2023 ethnic clashes and launched 17 projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. These include a new police HQ, Ima markets, cultural parks, college upgrades, and infrastructure across key districts like Imphal and Churachandpur

Online gaming platform Zupee is laying off 170 employees — 30% of its staff — after the government banned real-money online games in August. The company is offering financial and medical support to those impacted while adjusting to the new law

For the first time, women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force have started a mission to sail around the world. Flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, this historic voyage will cover 26,000 nautical miles across challenging seas

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has acquired the anti-vertigo brand Stugeron from Johnson & Johnson in 18 EMEA and APAC markets, including India and Vietnam. The move strengthens its CNS portfolio and supports its goal to reach 1.5 billion patients by 2030

A bus driver in Bengaluru was beaten and arrested after allegedly harassing a 15-year-old girl during a bus journey from Hyderabad. Her mother and brother confronted him. He admitted guilt. Police have taken him into custody for further investigation.

A mild earthquake of 2.3 magnitude hit Kalaburagi district in Karnataka on Thursday morning. The tremor was felt around Jawalga village but caused no damage. Officials inspected the site, and the public was advised not to panic

Punjab Police arrested six people in an arms smuggling case linked to foreign handlers. The group was led by Mehakpreet Singh, caught in Goa. Six weapons and Rs 5.75 lakh hawala money were seized. More arrests and recoveries are expected

Gopika, a 17-year-old student in Palakkad, was found dead with severe burns near her home. A diary found nearby suggests suicide. The police are investigating. The incident raises fresh concerns about student mental health and academic pressure in Kerala

India and Mauritius will work on using local currencies for trade, Prime Minister Modi said after talks with Mauritian PM Ramgoolam. India also supported Mauritius' sovereignty over Chagos Islands and promised to strengthen maritime security in the Indian Ocean region

The Centre has approved a Rs 3,169 crore project to double the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway line across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The 177-km upgrade will boost freight, passenger mobility, reduce congestion, and benefit over 28 lakh people across 441 villages

ISRO has signed a major agreement with HAL to transfer Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) technology. HAL will now manufacture SSLVs with ISRO’s support, marking a big step in India’s push to grow its space industry and global presence

Coolberg has partnered with Amazon Prime Video for the upcoming series Do You Wanna Partner. To mark the launch, it introduced Jugaaro Lemon-Ginger, a limited-edition non-alcoholic malt beverage, available across retail, HoReCa, and quick commerce platforms nationwide

Apple will unveil its new iPhone line-up at the “Awe Dropping” event on Tuesday, featuring faster A19 chips, AI-powered features, and a new ultra-thin Air model. India’s role as both a market and manufacturing hub is growing

Tirumala’s Venkateswara Swamy temple will close from 3:30 PM on September 7 to 3 AM on September 8 due to the lunar eclipse. Srivani darshan is rescheduled to 1 PM. No VIP letters will be accepted on September 15

A 13-year-old Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly raped and filmed by a man from her village. He threatened to kill her and leak the video. She told her mother. Her father filed a complaint. Police are investigating

Starting September 22, GST rates on 400 items will be reduced in a major reform. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says this will lower household expenses, boost spending, and benefit all families. Insurance premiums will be tax-free, and compliance will be easier

Thousands in Mumbai celebrated Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi with music, dhol-tasha, flower showers, and cultural tributes. Despite rains, iconic idols like Lalbaugcha Raja and Chinchpoklicha Chintamani began their final journey towards the sea, with over 400 idols immersed by noon

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Hyderabad on September 6 to attend the Ganesh immersion procession and address the crowd at Mozamjahi Market. He will also inaugurate an exhibition and lay the foundation for the SSB’s 28th battalion HQ

A 17-year-old boy in Kerala has become the world’s first known survivor of simultaneous infections by amoebic meningoencephalitis and Aspergillus flavus. After two surgeries and three months of treatment, the patient made a full recovery, Kerala Health Minister Veena George announced