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The police on Monday searched Kerala Chief Minister’s residence and the Thiruvananthapuram District Court after receiving a bomb threat via email. Teams from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and dog squad conducted checks at both sites, but no explosives were found, and the threat was confirmed as a hoax. A case will be filed against the sender, whose email referenced Tamil Nadu politics.  This year, around 28 similar hoax emails have targeted prominent locations including Cliff House, Raj Bhavan, the airport, and courts.  The NIA carried out searches at 22 locations across five states and Jammu & Kashmir in a terror conspiracy case. Raids targeted individuals linked to anti-national networks, in coordination with state police. The case, handed over by the Home Ministry, involves attempts to destabilise law and order.

Yamuna water level falls below danger mark

The Yamuna river in Delhi fell below the danger mark on Sunday night, bringing relief after days of concern. Officials said the water level, which had been above the 205.33-metre danger mark since 2 September, was recorded at 205.32 metres at 10 pm.

People in low-lying areas had already been shifted to safer places and relief camps as a precaution. Earlier, several areas including Monastery Market, Yamuna Bazaar and Vasudev Ghat were inundated, with pumps installed to clear floodwater.

Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma had urged people not to panic, saying waterlogging in Civil Lines was being pumped out and claims of the city being “submerged” were exaggerated. 

Milei’s party suffers major defeat in Buenos Aires provincial election

Argentine President Javier Milei faced a major setback on Sunday as his La Libertad Avanza party won just 34 per cent of votes in Buenos Aires province, losing to the Peronist opposition, which secured 47 per cent.

Milei admitted the 13-point loss was a “clear defeat” and urged supporters to accept the results “responsibly”.

The outcome, seen as a barometer ahead of October’s midterms, comes as Milei’s allies face graft scandals and his government struggles to revive the economy, raising concerns among investors and global markets.

India is rising superpower, says DG Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs; vows deeper ties

Eden Bar Tal, Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, praised India as a “coming power” built on human talent and resources. Calling India an “excellent example” of a nation flourishing through its people, he said Israel will deepen ties with the Indian government, businesses, and citizens. He added that India’s philosophy and stability can counter global forces seeking destabilisation.

 

2:54 PM

SC to hear bail plea of Elgar Parishad case accused on medical grounds on Sept 15

The Supreme Court will hear on September 15 the bail plea of Mahesh Raut, accused in the Elgar Parishad-Bhima Koregaon case, on medical grounds. Raut, suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, was granted bail by the Bombay High Court, but the order was stayed by the NIA. His counsel highlighted the need for specialised medical care unavailable in prison or at JJ Hospital.

2:46 PM

Over 12,000 special trains to run during Diwali-Chhath, says Bihar dy CM

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the Modi government will operate 12,739 special trains this Diwali-Chhath season, up from 7,500 last year. Notifications have already been issued for 8,591 trains. Choudhary praised PM Modi, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, and CM Nitish Kumar for supporting Bihari travellers.

2:30 PM

Three dead as house catches fire after AC blast in Faridabad

Three members of a family died in Faridabad’s Greenfield area after a fire broke out, reportedly following a blast in the air conditioner's compression unit. Heavy smoke spread through the house, where four people were present. Police are investigating, and the condition of the fourth person is yet to be confirmed.

1:52 PM

Hoax bomb threat prompts searches at Kerala CM’s residence and court complex

The police searched Kerala Chief Minister’s residence and the Thiruvananthapuram District Court after receiving a bomb threat via email. Teams from the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad and dog squad conducted checks at both sites, but no explosives were found, and the threat was confirmed as a hoax.

A case will be filed against the sender, whose email referenced Tamil Nadu politics. This year, around 28 similar hoax emails have targeted prominent locations including Cliff House, Raj Bhavan, the airport, and courts.

1:38 PM

Jammu-Srinagar highway restoration in final phase after 13-day closure

Restoration work on a 250-metre stretch of the Jammu-Srinagar highway, blocked since August 26 due to rains, floods and landslides, has entered its final phase, officials said. Crews have cleared major rock obstacles at Udhampur’s Thard stretch and expect traffic to resume soon, though intermittent rain has slowed progress.
The closure has left over 4,000 vehicles stranded across multiple districts, while the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage remains suspended for the 14th day.

1:17 PM

Haryana CM Nayab Saini visits Bhagwant Mann in hospital

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday visited a private hospital in Mohali to enquire about the health of his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann.

 

Mann, 51, was admitted to Fortis Hospital on September 5 after experiencing exhaustion and a low heart rate. The hospital said on Sunday that he is recovering well and his vitals are normal.

 

Due to his illness, a Punjab cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday was postponed, and Mann was unable to join AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal during his visit to flood-affected areas on Thursday.

1:10 PM

Arunachal launches Kiwi Mission 2025-2035 to make state hub of organic farming

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday launched Kiwi Mission 2025-2035, a 10-year plan to make the state synonymous with kiwi cultivation, much like Assam is with tea.

 

The programme, launched at Ziro in Lower Subansiri district, will set up model orchards in 13 districts with a focus on scientific practices, training, organic certification and export promotion.

 

Khandu called it a “farming revolution” to empower farmers and put Arunachal on the global map for high-quality organic produce. The launch also featured the ‘harvest of the month’ initiative, recognising innovative farmers in apple and avocado cultivation.

12:39 PM

Stalin secures ₹15,516 crore investment for Tamil Nadu from Germany, UK trip

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin on Monday said his week-long trip to Germany and the UK secured ₹15,516 crore in investments through 33 MoUs, creating 17,613 jobs. Ten new companies will set up ventures in the state, while 17 firms plan expansions. Stalin said the opposition could not tolerate his success in drawing investments, adding that more such foreign visits were essential. He also announced a similar investors’ event in Hosur on September 11 and termed the trip “memorable,” citing the unveiling of Periyar’s portrait at Oxford University.

11:32 AM

Kolkata Metro services disrupted for over an hour after rake malfunction

Services on Kolkata Metro’s North-South corridor were disrupted for over an hour on Monday morning after a rake malfunctioned at Kavi Nazrul station. Truncated services ran between Dakshineswar and Mahanayak Uttam Kumar until the rake was moved for repair, after which normal operations resumed.

11:14 AM

Tensions in Delhi 's Usmanpur ease after religious flag incident

Delhi Police have increased security in the Usmanpur area of North-East Delhi following tensions between two communities on Sunday night over the alleged desecration of a Muslim religious flag.

 

Police said the unrest began when two boys reportedly removed and insulted the flag, sparking local tensions. Authorities promptly arrived at the scene and restored order.

 

Legal action is being taken against the boys, and the situation in the area is now under control.

11:09 AM

Two boys aged 9 and 13 drown in Haiderpur canal in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh

Two boys, Aniket (9) and Krishan Kumar (13), drowned in the Haiderpur canal in Shalimar Bagh, northwest Delhi, on Sunday. Both, residents of nearby slums, slipped into the canal and were declared dead at BJRM Hospital. Their fathers, daily wage labourers, were away at work. Police said the boys were unsupervised and preliminary reports suggest accidental drowning. Statements from families and locals are being recorded as investigations continue.

9:00 AM

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga after total lunar eclipse

Devotees in Varanasi took a holy dip in the Ganga and offered prayers on Monday morning following Sunday night’s total lunar eclipse. The eclipse, which lasted from 8:58 pm to 2:25 am, occurs when the Moon moves into Earth’s shadow during a full moon.

 

Thousands across India gathered to witness the “Blood Moon.” In Bengaluru, crowds thronged the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, while in Delhi, residents braved cloudy skies to view the spectacle at the Nehru Planetarium.

8:59 AM

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude strikes Tibet

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Monday at a depth of 50 km, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.

 

Earlier, a shallow 4.1-magnitude quake hit China at 10 km depth on Sunday, increasing the risk of aftershocks. Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous due to stronger ground shaking and potential damage.