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VP election kicks off; PM Modi casts first vote

This election holds significant political weight, as the Vice President also serves as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, making the role crucial in the functioning of Parliament. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, along with Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, have been appointed as official election agents for the process.

Sep 9, 2025

Will be a victory for Indian nationalism: NDA V-P pick Radhakrishnan

Radhakrishnan, currently serving as the Maharashtra Governor, is up against former Supreme Court Judge B. Sudershan Reddy, the nominee of the INDIA bloc in this election.

Sep 9, 2025

First sitting MLA in J&K detained under PSA for allegedly abusing officer

In a first for J&K, sitting MLA Mehraj Din Malik of the AAP has been detained under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly using derogatory language against a district officer. The detention has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders, with AAP and other parties condemning the move as an attack on democratic dissent and freedom of expression.

Sep 8, 2025

Dozens of houses cracked or collapsed in Jammu's flood-affected areas; Inspections, relief measures undeway

Following a week of heavy rainfall and flooding, several parts of Jammu province are facing fresh challenges as land subsidence threatens homes and lives. In the Bantalab area alone, cracks have appeared in dozens of houses, forcing families to evacuate to temporary shelters.

Sep 8, 2025

Over 100 mobile phones, several gold chains stolen during Lalbaugcha Raja immersion in Mumbai

According to the Mumbai Police, over 100 mobile phone thefts were reported during the procession. Long queues of aggrieved devotees were seen outside the Kalachowki police station to lodge complaints.

Sep 8, 2025

Ganesh Visarjan violence in K'taka town: Everything under control, asserts Minister

Minister for Agriculture N. Cheluvarayaswamy, the district in-charge Minister for Mandya, stated at the Vidhana Soudha, "Immediately after lodging the FIR, 21 accused persons, who are Muslims, have been arrested. Two to three persons are outsiders, but their identity is not yet confirmed. No cases have been lodged against Hindus, and no Hindus have been arrested."

Sep 8, 2025

VP vote: BJD to abstain; BJP says abstaining means indirect support for Radhakrishnan

Patra told media persons that following the discussions by the BJD party president Naveen Patnaik with the party senior leaders, Political Affairs Committee and MPs, the Biju Janata Dal has decided to abstain from the vice-presidential elections tomorrow.

Sep 8, 2025

India's unemployment rate at 2 pc is lowest among G20 nations: Mandaviya

The minister was speaking at an event here, organised for the signing of an MoU between the Ministry of Labour & Employment and 'Mentor Together' and 'Quikr' for enhancing employment opportunities as well as youth employability on the National Career Service (NCS) Portal.

Sep 8, 2025

BSF arrests PAK intruder from flood-affected border area in Jammu; second terrorist killed in Kulgam encounter

In the backdrop of flood-like conditions along the border, BSF troops arrested a Pakistani national attempting to cross into Jammu from the R.S. Pura sector. The intruder, identified as Siraaj Khan from Punjab, Pakistan, was found carrying foreign currency and is under interrogation.

Sep 8, 2025

Bengal Police make first arrest in Nadia lynching deaths, FIR lodged against 200 people

After the murder of a 9-year-old boy in Tehatta last Friday night, a couple named Utpal Biswas and Soma Biswas were killed in a mob lynching. Their daughter-in-law, Nisha, is undergoing treatment in critical condition after being severely beaten up.

Sep 8, 2025

'Grave misadventure' endangering tribals, ecology: Sonia Gandhi criticises Great Nicobar Project

Sonia Gandhi said the Nicobarese tribals, already displaced by the 2004 Tsunami, face permanent uprooting of their ancestral villages, while the Shompen are at risk of losing their forest ecosystem and cultural integrity.

Sep 8, 2025

Delhi Police arrest accused in theft of Rs 1 crore gold Kalash from Red Fort Jain event

Sources within the Delhi Police confirmed the arrest on Monday, adding that further details will be shared once the interrogation concludes.The stolen kalash was a part of the Jain religious festival Das Lakshan Mahaparv, organised at the 15 August Park located just in front of the iconic Red Fort.

Sep 8, 2025

Jan 1, 1970

Heavy rains trigger flood alert in Kheda, Anand; 1,500 evacuated

Around 1,500 residents of Rasikpura and Pathapura villages in Kheda district were evacuated overnight and shifted to a shelter in Hariyala village, where arrangements for food and accommodation were made.

Sep 8, 2025

NIA raids 22 locations across 5 states and J&K in ongoing terror conspiracy probe

In the Union Territory, searches were conducted at Budgam, Kulgam, Pattan, Pulwama and Kangan. The agency is probing several high-profile terror cases, including those connected to terror financing and civilian killings.

Sep 8, 2025