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Video of Maithili Thakur on women safety is old
A viral video falsely links a past statement by Maithili Thakur about women's safety to the recent Jamui incident in Bihar.

220 drug samples fail quality tests in August 2026
A total of 220 drug samples failed quality tests in August 2026, with one case of counterfeit medication identified in Delhi.
IIT-Delhi faculty backs IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla amid student protest
IIT-Delhi faculty members have expressed support for IIT-Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla following his removal as dean amid student protests regarding a recent suicide.
NCW seeks immediate arrests after viral Bihar harassment video
The National Commission for Women has requested the arrest of individuals involved in the harassment of a woman and her companion in Bihar.

IIT Bombay suspends Dean of Student Affairs Suryanarayana Doolla
IIT Bombay has suspended Dean of Student Affairs Suryanarayana Doolla following an investigation into a student's suicide.
Delhi Man Dies After Late-Night Scuffle in Kalkaji
A man died and his brother was injured following a physical altercation between building residents in Kalkaji, Delhi.
Russia sanctions bill advances in US House, set for final vote
The US House of Representatives advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations trading oil and gas with Russia.

Pushkar Singh Dhami offers prayers at Badrinath Dham
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the Badrinath Dham temple to offer prayers and review infrastructure development progress.
We do not operate under pressure: Govt on Trump's Russia sanctions bill
The Indian government maintains that it will continue its independent foreign policy and prioritize its own interests regarding energy imports, despite potential impacts from US sanctions on Russia.
IIT-Bombay student dies after being caught using AI during exam
An IIT-Bombay student died by suicide after being caught using an AI platform during an examination.

India and Pakistan trade protests over naval collision in Arabian Sea
Indian and Pakistani naval vessels were involved in a collision in international waters, leading to diplomatic protests by both nations.

Customers should not bear merchant UPI payment charges
Government sources state that customers should not be charged for merchant UPI payment fees despite the application of GST on MDR.

Niti Aayog VC pitches for export diversification to beat external headwinds
Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri advocated for export diversification to manage global economic challenges and suggested that businesses should share UPI transaction costs.

Tamil Nadu plans new Assembly Secretariat complex and sports cities in Chennai
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced plans to establish a new integrated Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex, a Tamil Nadu Olympic City, and a Motor Sports City in Chennai.

Sonu Sood responds to criticism over his relief efforts in Nepal
Actor Sonu Sood faces criticism for allegedly using flood relief efforts in Nepal as a publicity stunt.

India and Belgium target doubling bilateral trade within five years
India and Belgium agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, law enforcement, and semiconductors, with a target of doubling bilateral trade in five years.

Russian envoy says India buys oil to meet national development needs
Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov stated that India's purchase of Russian oil is driven by its own national development needs rather than to assist Moscow.
Faizan Ansari files police complaint against Cockroach Janta Party founder
Social media influencer Faizan Ansari filed a police complaint against Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke alleging party men attacked him, while praising the Delhi government for detaining activist Sonam Wangchuk.

Preity Zinta urges government to address Sonam Wangchuk protest concerns
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta publicly urged the Indian government to engage in meaningful dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk and CJP protesters demanding action over alleged NEET exam irregularities, while Wangchuk remained on an indefinite hunger strike and police took him to a hospital.

Karnataka Examination Authority denies allegations regarding police recruitment exam irregularities
The Karnataka Examination Authority denied allegations that false social media posts misled candidates regarding OMR sheet numbers during a Civil Police Constable recruitment exam, prompting student walkouts and demands for fresh testing.
Dev Anand son Suneil Anand dies at seventy in London
Suneil Anand, son of legendary Indian actor Dev Anand, passed away at age 70 after a cardiac arrest while traveling to London, with his cremation scheduled in London's Putney Vale.
Tamil Nadu Law Minister justifies arrest of DMK MLA Markandayan
Tamil Nadu Law Minister R. Nirmalkumar justified the arrest of DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan for allegedly making defamatory and threatening remarks against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.

Voting commences for Datia Assembly by-election amid reports of peaceful proceedings
Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh expressed confidence of a historic victory in the Datia Assembly by-election while accusing the BJP of causing disturbances, as polling officials reported peaceful proceedings.
Assam floods kill 21 people in one day affecting 16 districts
At least 21 people were killed in Assam within 24 hours as floods worsened, affecting over 564,000 people across 16 districts, prompting relief and rescue operations.

PM Modi promises strict action against those behind NEET paper leak
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a National Democratic Alliance parliamentary meeting, assured lawmakers that those responsible for the NEET paper leak will face the harshest punishment and urged them to reassure students about the integrity of the examination process.

Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das remains in custody after new cases
Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das remains detained despite granted bail due to new cases filed by the state, according to his lawyer.

Multiple Delhi schools receive bomb threats prompting police security checks
Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threats prompting police security checks, while a separate government inspection drive found safety deficiencies in over 700 educational institutions.
Delhi Police clarifies no regular FIR registered against minor in protest case
Delhi Police stated that no regular First Information Report has been registered against a minor accused of abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party.

Supreme Court clarifies guidelines for withdrawing cases against student protesters
The Supreme Court clarified that cases against student protesters can be withdrawn unless the accused have grave criminal antecedents, prompting the Cockroach Janata Party to urge the government to honor prior assurances.

Kanwariyas carry 251-foot Tricolour during Yatra from Haridwar to Baghpat
A group of Kanwariyas carried a 251-foot-long Tricolour Kanwar from Haridwar to Baghpat during the Kanwar Yatra, promoting national pride and anti-drug awareness.