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Delhi-NCR drenched: Heavy downpour brings relief from heat, but city chokes on traffic snarls

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had sounded a yellow alert for Tuesday, and the skies did not disappoint. By afternoon, dark clouds gathered and unleashed a spell of rain that cooled the air, washed the city clean, and at the same time, threw traffic out of gear.

Sep 3, 2025

Govt warns against fake websites posting jobs, receiving applications

According to the ministry, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal, which facilitates registrations under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 12th Independence Day address, went live in August.

Sep 3, 2025

Punjab Floods: Shehnaaz Gill sends food, essentials, SRK, Alia, Ranveer Singh, Kapil Sharma pray for victims

Punjab floods: Shehnaaz Gill sends food, essentials; SRK, Alia, Ranveer, Kapil Sharma pray for victims

Over 1,300 villages across Punjab are submerged, with 6,582 people shifted to 122 relief camps, according to official data. Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur, and Amritsar are among the worst-hit districts. Celebs have offered aid and are supplying essentials to Punjab. Many have taken to social media and condemned the situation.

Sep 3, 2025

Safety fears mount amid fresh landslides in Vaishno Devi route; Katra hotels, dharamshalas, staff quarters vacated

The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra remained suspended for the ninth consecutive day on Wednesday after a fresh landslide blocked the track at Sammar Point in Reasi. Authorities ordered the evacuation of hotels, dharamshalas, and SMVDSB staff quarters in Katra, declaring vulnerable zones unsafe until safety certification is completed.

Sep 3, 2025

China Showcases Military Might, Calls for Global Peace

China showcases military might with new weapons at WW2 victory parade; Xi calls for 'global peace'

The parade was attended by over two dozen world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, underscoring China's diplomatic influence. The event featured more than 10,000 military personnel, over 100 aircraft, and hundreds of tanks and armored vehicles, with many weapons showcased publicly for the first time.

Sep 3, 2025

Drone-smuggling racket busted in J&K's Kathua: Four accused supplied 30kg heroin

In a major success, J&K Police and BSF busted a drone-based narcotics syndicate in Kathua, arresting four people, including the kingpin from Punjab. The accused, linked to Pakistan-based smugglers, had already pushed over 30 kg of heroin into Punjab and J&K through drone drops.

Sep 3, 2025

North Korea's Kim Jong-un joins Putin and Xi at military parade, first such gathering in 66 years

Xi welcomed him into the square, shaking hands with him alongside other state leaders arriving at the venue, including Putin, before moving toward the rostrum. Xi spent more time greeting Kim and Putin, lightly touching their arms in a show of closeness.

Sep 3, 2025

Mass grave case: Karnataka Congress launches 'Dharma Vijaya Yatra' to Dharmasthala to counter BJP

Former minister and six-time MLA Tanveer Sait inaugurated the yatra in Mysuru city. Thousands of party leaders and workers, led by Congress MLA K. Harish Gowda, set off to Dharmasthala in hundreds of vehicles.

Sep 3, 2025

Schools shut, rivers swell as flash flood threat looms over J&K; Mother-daughter duo killed in Rajouri wall collapse

Amid a flash flood alert, authorities ordered the closure of schools and colleges across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday. Rivers and streams in the Jammu division crossed danger levels, prompting evacuation warnings.

Sep 3, 2025

Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against us: Trump to Xi

In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump accused the trio of "conspiring against the United States" and questioned whether China would acknowledge the American soldiers who "gave their blood" to help liberate the country during World War II.

Sep 3, 2025

PM Modi takes veiled dig at Trump's tariff policy as India's growth surges

Addressing the SEMICON 2025 event here, PM Modi said, "On the one hand, many of the world's economies are facing uncertainty and challenges related to economic selfishness. Yet, in this environment, Bharat has achieved a remarkable growth rate of 7.8 per cent," he said.

Sep 2, 2025

Bihar Cabinet's Strategic Moves: Pay Hikes and Job Creation

Bihar cabinet approves 49 proposals; contract workers, Panchayati Raj staff rejoice

The twin objectives of these decisions are to serve the public interest and address the needs of key sections of society, particularly rural workers, contractual employees, and job-seeking youth.

Sep 2, 2025

HC dismisses bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case

Pronouncing the decision, a Bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur said, "All the appeals are dismissed." A copy of the detailed judgement is yet to be uploaded on the official website of the Delhi High Court.

Sep 2, 2025

'All Assistance Being Extended': Jitendra Singh on Ramban Cloudburst Situation

August is deadliest month in J&K history; nearly 170 lives lost in rains

The just-concluded August has emerged as the deadliest month ever in Jammu and Kashmir, with nearly 170 people, including over 130 pilgrims, losing their lives in a spate of rain-triggered disasters. Cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides devastated several districts, damaging infrastructure and forcing the premature conclusion of the annual Amarnath Yatra.

Sep 2, 2025

Bombay HC demands swift action on Maratha protest chaos; orders to "restore normalcy"

A bench comprising Chief Justice Chandrashekhar and Justice Aarti Sathe addressed the state government counsel, Satish Maneshinde, with a clear directive: "We should not see any vehicle of the protestors when we leave the court today." The court has instructed the government to take all necessary measures to restore order in the city, underscoring the need for normalcy.

Sep 2, 2025

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Delhi-NCR drenched: Heavy downpour brings relief from heat, but city chokes on traffic snarls

Govt warns against fake websites posting jobs, receiving applications

Punjab floods: Shehnaaz Gill sends food, essentials; SRK, Alia, Ranveer, Kapil Sharma pray for victims

Safety fears mount amid fresh landslides in Vaishno Devi route; Katra hotels, dharamshalas, staff quarters vacated

China showcases military might with new weapons at WW2 victory parade; Xi calls for 'global peace'

Drone-smuggling racket busted in J&K's Kathua: Four accused supplied 30kg heroin

North Korea's Kim Jong-un joins Putin and Xi at military parade, first such gathering in 66 years

Mass grave case: Karnataka Congress launches 'Dharma Vijaya Yatra' to Dharmasthala to counter BJP

Schools shut, rivers swell as flash flood threat looms over J&K; Mother-daughter duo killed in Rajouri wall collapse

Give my warmest regards to Putin, Kim as you conspire against us: Trump to Xi

PM Modi takes veiled dig at Trump's tariff policy as India's growth surges

Bihar cabinet approves 49 proposals; contract workers, Panchayati Raj staff rejoice

HC dismisses bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case

August is deadliest month in J&K history; nearly 170 lives lost in rains

Bombay HC demands swift action on Maratha protest chaos; orders to "restore normalcy"

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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