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Bengal CM urges phone restrictions in schools on Teachers Day
The HinduArchived
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for restricting mobile phones in schools on Teachers Day Saturday. He cited Gujarat, where phones are not used from Class I to Class XII. He announced two CM Shri model schools in each district, with admission from Class VI on me
82 teachers receive National Teachers' Awards on Teachers Day
The Indian ExpressArchived
India named 82 teachers for National Teachers' Awards on Teachers Day, President Droupadi Murmu said Saturday. Selections included 48 from school education, 21 from higher education and polytechnics, and 13 skill trainers. Innovations ranged from home-reading campaigns to QR-code
India backs UNGA map resolution passed with 164 votes
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India voted for a UN General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate cartographic representation of continental landmasses. The 193-member assembly adopted the Togo-sponsored text with 164 votes in favour. Six countries abstained and the United States cast the lone vote aga
Chirag Paswan files September 4 police complaint on name use
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Chirag Paswan filed a September 4 complaint at Parliament Street police against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) says Bhardwaj used Paswan's name to claim political cover. Advocate Sushil Kumar filed the complaint seeking an FIR. Paswa
Modi returns to SRCC after 13 years for centenary
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce on Saturday for centenary celebrations. Modi last visited the institution in 2013 as Gujarat Chief Minister, a year before he became Prime Minister. In April, he met the college governing
Jayarajan alleges Sree Krishna Jayanti processions are RSS project
The HinduArchived
CPI(M) leader P Jayarajan alleged Sree Krishna Jayanti processions in Kerala are part of an RSS political project to expand influence among families. He said processions for Sree Narayana Guru's birth anniversary were once the only such street events in Kerala. Jayarajan claimed
Jaishankar says India in touch with Russia and Ukraine
The Indian ExpressArchived
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has been in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia on ideas that could mitigate or end the conflict. He spoke in Warsaw after meeting Poland's Radosław Sikorski following his Kyiv visit. Jaishankar said the war is in its fifth y
India and China set for Corps Commander talks in northeast
The Indian ExpressArchived
India and China are likely to hold Corps Commander-level talks in coming days over tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district. Lt General Girish Kalia of the Army's III Corps will meet his Chinese counterpart shortly. The talks follow August 25 me
Netflix revenue grew from $6.3 billion to $45 billion
The Indian ExpressArchived
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said global revenue rose from $6.3 billion to $45 billion over the past decade, while profit reached $1 billion and valuation $400 billion. He spoke at an Indian Express Adda event, describing how Reed Hastings in 1999 predicted entertainment would rea
Chalakudy school building collapses on holiday Friday
The HinduArchived
Part of Chayipankuzhi Government UP School in Kodassery, Thrissur, collapsed on Friday beside Hill Highway excavation. A wall fell first at the dig site, then a school section and an open stage. The campus was empty for the Sree Krishna Jayanti holiday. A parked school bus was da
Police detain influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in Delhi
The Indian ExpressArchived
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained by Delhi police over an alleged attack on a Cockroach Janata Party protester's father. Sources said he left home on a Bullet motorcycle before officers held him. CJP had sought his arrest, saying he purportedly admitted the June attack.
9 flights diverted as rain floods Delhi airport
NDTVArchived
Heavy rain on Friday waterlogged Indira Gandhi International Airport and disrupted flights. IMD raised Delhi's warning from yellow to a red alert. Nine flights were diverted between 1530 hrs and 1630 hrs to Jaipur, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Palam recorded 3.4 mm of rain between 11.3
AAIB flags Air India pilot psychoactive substance test
The HinduArchived
AAIB said the pilot-in-command of the August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested non-negative for a psychoactive substance. It called the finding a serious concern and recommended priority DGCA action. Twenty-four people were injured after a brief altitude loss when all three
9 Thoothukudi Class VIII boys held under POCSO
The HinduArchived
Nine Class VIII students at a Thoothukudi government school were arrested under the POCSO Act. Police said five were held on September 1 and four on September 2 after parents complained at Vilathikulam police station. Officers said the boys had allegedly harassed a Class VIII sch
Home Secretary reviews Himalayan GLOF preparedness
The HinduArchived
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a meeting on September 3 with Himalayan states on preparedness for glacial lake outburst floods and snow avalanches. Chief secretaries from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir attended. The revie
Supreme Court bars social media courtroom clips
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on July 24 barred circulation of audio and video clips from judicial proceedings on social media without permission from court registrars. The interim order followed a petition by journalist Harshita Grover citing distorted clips. Law student Tanisha Som, 24, sa
RSS teachers body opposes CJP school visits
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh says Rajasthan government schools must stay free from political activities. Its September newsletter opposes outside interference after the Cockroach Janta Party protested at a Jaipur school on August 21. ABRSM claims 2.80 lakh gov
IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport
The Indian ExpressArchived
IndiGo flight 6E 225 from Navi Mumbai hit a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar airport on Friday. The Airport Authority of India said the nose contact happened at Bay No. 6 around 9.02 am. Passengers and crew deboarded on manual stairs with no injuries
Uttar Pradesh evacuates 17,544 people in floods
The HinduArchived
Uttar Pradesh said more than 17,500 people were evacuated from 26 flood-affected areas, with 17,544 moved to safer locations. The Relief Commissioner said around 3.53 lakh people were affected. About 4,847 people are in relief shelters. The government reported no loss of life or
Ram temple trust sets December 2 for deed changes
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will consider deed amendments on December 2, its first changes since February 2020. General secretary Govind Dev Giri said the September 2 meeting could not take them up. Proposed edits are expected to define the new CEO role after Air Mar
Noida restricts traffic for Janmashtami on September 4
LivemintArchived
Noida Traffic Police issued diversions for Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, 2026 around major temples. Events are listed at ISKCON Temple in Sector 33 and Sanatan Dharm Temple in Sector 19. Movement from Gijhor Chowk toward ISKCON stays closed until celebrations end. Entr
India imports 15,000 tonnes of avocados a year
BBC NewsArchived
India imports around 15,000 tonnes of avocados every year while domestic output is far lower, says industry promoter Manilal Palliyath. Cottanad Plantations in Wayanad has avocado on 40 acres and harvested 10 to 15 tonnes last year. Nursery founder Harshit Godha says he has suppl
NIA links 14 Ukrainians to Myanmar drone attack
The Indian ExpressArchived
The NIA told a court it received credible information that Ukrainian and US nationals were involved in a drone attack on a civilian aircraft in Myanmar. Its August 19 application says 14 Ukrainians entered India on tourist visas and travelled to Mizoram without required permits.
Jaishankar says India ready to help end Ukraine war
The HinduArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in Kyiv that India is ready to help end the Ukraine war. "If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there," he said with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Attacks on commercial shipping featured in the talks. His three-day visit
Goyal links India-US trade pact to preferential rates
The HinduArchived
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise the US Bilateral Trade Agreement once Washington offers preferential rates versus competitors. India exported about USD 87 billion in goods to the US in 2025-26. He said April-July exports reached about $317 billion, against
Odisha police seize 113 kg ganja in saree boxes
The Indian ExpressArchived
Balangir police arrested seven men Wednesday and seized 113 kg of ganja hidden in Sambalpuri saree boxes. The consignment was headed to a logistics centre for delivery to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Police said sellers used e-commerce QR codes so sealed parcels skipped content sc
Bengal food raids seize rotten meat and milk
The HinduArchived
West Bengal food safety officials seized rotten meat, sour milk and spoiled dairy as Consumer Protection Week began on September 1, 2026. At a Madhyamgram mall, officers found fungal meat in refrigerators and cancelled almost all food-court licences. Over 40 kg of stale meat came
Kerala presses 2025 terms for Mullaperiyar safety review
Hindustan TimesArchived
Kerala urged a Supreme Court-appointed Mullaperiyar dam safety panel to follow August 2025 terms of reference, adviser James Wilson said. The panel inspected the main, baby and earthen dams and spillway and heard both states. Wilson listed hydrological, structural, seismic and se
Two killed after Thar hits motorcycle in Delhi Cantonment
Hindustan TimesArchived
Two people aged around 45 to 50 died Wednesday after a Mahindra Thar hit their skidding motorcycle at the IOC red light in Delhi Cantonment. Police said the crash occurred around 5pm as they headed toward Sector 1, Dwarka. Both were declared dead on arrival at hospital. Driver Bh
Sunni Mahallu Federation urges critics to stop interference
The HinduArchived
The Sunni Mahallu Federation urged critics of religious scholars to stop interfering in religious matters in the name of women's freedom. At a State council meeting at Chemmad on Wednesday, it said every religion has its own laws and scholars issue rulings for believers. The reso
IAF conducts trial of Khagantak-243 glide bomb
The HinduArchived
The Indian Air Force successfully conducted a drop trial of the indigenously designed Khagantak-243 long-range glide bomb. The IAF said on X that the trial met all objectives and marked a milestone for Indian industry. Long-range glide bombs let aircraft strike targets from stand
TVK MLA says Rahul will back Vijay as PM
The HinduArchived
TVK MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh said Rahul Gandhi would help Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay become Prime Minister in 2029. She told reporters in Chennai that Gandhi had helped Vijay become Chief Minister. Congress floor leader Tharahai Cuthbert said Vijay was clear Gandhi would be the
Nepal PM thanks India after 1,000 flood deaths
The Indian ExpressArchived
Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah thanked India and China after flash floods left over 1,000 dead. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said Kathmandu is shifting from aid to climate compensation claims against China, the United States and India. India sent a fifth aircraft with an 11-me
Sonu Sood reaches Nepal with flood relief supplies
The HinduArchived
Actor Sonu Sood landed in Kathmandu on September 1 with his Sood Charity Foundation carrying food and blankets for flood victims. He said the team would keep sending relief from India in the coming months. Nepal's disaster authority put deaths at 1,003, with around 4,000 missing
CVC records 70,584 corruption complaints in 2025
The HinduArchived
The Central Vigilance Commission said chief vigilance officers received 70,584 corruption complaints against government bodies in 2025. Of those, 64,905 were disposed of by December 31 and 5,679 remained under process, including 2,002 pending over three months. Banks logged the m
Census 2027 enumeration starts in snow-bound areas
Hindustan TimesArchived
Door-to-door population enumeration for Census 2027 began Tuesday in snow-bound areas of four states and Union territories. Enumerators are recording answers to 40 questions, including caste for the first time in independent India. Online self-enumeration closed on August 31 befo
Bihar warns against eating fish washed in by floods
The Indian ExpressArchived
Bihar's fisheries department advised people not to eat unknown fish carried in with floodwaters from Nepal. Officials said such fish can pick up bacteria, viruses and fungi after contact with drains and decaying matter. People with vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain or breathing t
Bank unions call Sept 11 strike over five-day week
The HinduArchived
The United Forum of Bank Unions announced a one-day strike on September 11 over a five-day banking week and the revised Performance Linked Incentive scheme. A three-day strike is set for September 28 to 30. An indefinite strike is planned from October 26 if demands stay unmet. UF
SCO calls double standards in terror fight unacceptable
The Indian ExpressArchived
Leaders at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek adopted a declaration stating double standards in the fight against terrorism are unacceptable. Member states called on the international community to combat terrorism, including cross-border movement of terrorist
Singapore draws family offices past $250,000 LRS cap
LivemintArchived
Indian family offices facing the Liberalised Remittance Scheme's $250,000 annual cap are forming entities in Singapore for larger global investments, Livemint reported. Hurun India's Anas Rahman Junaid said cheque sizes and co-investments need structures that deploy capital globa
Tata Elxsi partners Sarla on 6-seat Shunya air taxi
The HinduArchived
Tata Elxsi has partnered Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to develop an air taxi carrying six passengers and a pilot on the Shunya platform. Under the MoU, Tata Elxsi will support avionics, flight-control systems, software integration, testing and certification. Sarla Aviation will
Indian carriers cut international flights 19% in H1
LivemintArchived
Domestic carriers operated 87,768 international departures from India in the first half of 2026, down 19 percent from 107,882 a year earlier. Total international passengers flying out of India fell 7 percent to 18.40 million from 19.71 million. Indian airlines carried 7.3 million
KDA backs September 10 Kargil to Leh march
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Kargil Democratic Alliance on Tuesday backed a citizens march from Kargil to Leh on September 10. The march marks the first anniversary of four civilian deaths in Leh last September. The Socialist Party of India and civil groups are organising it for Ladakh statehood and Sixt
Tamil Nadu opens Mettur dam for 45-day release
The HinduArchived
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay opened the Mettur dam for irrigation on September 1. The government plans an initial 45-day release. Storage was about 54.45 tmc ft against 93.47 tmc ft capacity, with the level at 91.56 ft. Officials expect about one tmc ft a day downstream. They s
ECL seals Khandra Colliery after July 28 cracks
The HinduArchived
Eastern Coalfields Limited has begun sealing Khandra Colliery in the Raniganj belt. Officials said on August 31 that cracks near Nikanth Temple were first seen on July 28. ECL said unauthorised structures blocked filling work and raised air-ingress risks. It called the sealing a
Modi cites 7.8 percent GDP growth in Q1
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated citizens after India recorded 7.8 percent GDP growth in the April-June quarter. He said the pace came despite wars and global instability. On Instagram he asked people to avoid foreign holidays and weddings, and not buy gold unless neces
Supreme Court quashes NEET protest FIRs nationwide
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed FIRs linked to Cockroach Janta Party NEET protests between July 20 and 25. Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench invoked Article 142 after Centre and state applications. CJP co-convenor Saurav Das said the September 5 Delhi march was withdrawn afte
Nadda says student protest FIRs will be withdrawn
The Economic TimesArchived
Union minister J.P. Nadda said the Centre is fulfilling its assurance that cases against protesting students will be withdrawn, with no harsh future action. He said BJP-ruled state governments were consulted to implement the promise. Nadda welcomed Cockroach Janta Party's call to
Mamata Banerjee niece found dead in Birbhum
The HinduArchived
Bristy Mukherjee, a 31-year-old niece of former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, was found dead at her Kusumba home in Birbhum on Tuesday. Rampurhat police said relatives reported years of depression and psychiatric treatment. She lost a non-teaching school job after c
Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes on platform
The HinduArchived
Zomato on August 31, 2026 announced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue cheese, paneer and other analogue dairy dishes sold by restaurant partners on its platform. Items already declared as analogue dairy were delisted with immediate effect. Non-compliant restaurants may be remov