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Court case pendency must be seen in light of new filings, rulings: Ex-CJI
former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that while judicial delay hurts the economy and economic progress, a bigger victim of prolonged justice delivery is personal liberty
 "Court case pendency must be seen in light of new filings, rulings: Ex-CJI")
GST Council meeting postponed, likely to be held in Delhi on October 7
GST Council meeting postponed, likely to be held in Delhi on October 7
 "GST Council meeting postponed, likely to be held in Delhi on October 7")
BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday
Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta will be the star attraction at the first edition of a Business Standard Roundtable in the state, Bengal Beckons, on Monday
 "BS Roundtable: Swapan Dasgupta to set the tone at Bengal Beckons on Monday")
Five-storey building collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan; one killed
Three rescued people were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre in critical condition as NDRF, fire brigade and other emergency teams continued operations at the site
 "Five-storey building collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan; one killed")
Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative, 57.2 mn have zero balance: RTI
Uttar Pradesh had the highest number of zero-balance PMJDY accounts, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Maharashtra
 "Every fourth Jan Dhan account inoperative, 57.2 mn have zero balance: RTI")
Popularity was never my goal, what matters is public health: Tukaram Mundhe
Asked if his celebrity-like status following the aggressive food safety crackdown across the state is a distraction, Mundhe said, It is not a distraction. Popularity was never my goal
 "Popularity was never my goal, what matters is public health: Tukaram Mundhe")
India backs UNGA resolution declaring Nov 27 as day against child marriage
The 193-member UN General Assembly on Friday adopted by consensus the resolution titled 'International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage' led by Sierra Leone
 "India backs UNGA resolution declaring Nov 27 as day against child marriage")
Monsoon remains active as IMD forecasts widespread rain across India
The IMD has forecast widespread rain across several parts of India, with showers likely in Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and other states
 "Monsoon remains active as IMD forecasts widespread rain across India")
Karnataka govt to scrap NPS, reintroduce OPS soon, says Parameshwara
He said the reintroduction of OPS was a long-standing demand of government employees and also a promise made by the Congress party ahead of the elections
 "Karnataka govt to scrap NPS, reintroduce OPS soon, says Parameshwara")
PM says India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects economic strength, slams critics
Speaking at the centenary celebrations of SRCC in Delhi, PM Modi said the growth figure had boosted confidence in the economy despite the war in West Asia and global trade challenges
 "PM says India's 7.8% GDP growth reflects economic strength, slams critics")
Centre advances Census exercise in poll-bound UP, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand
The elections in all four states are due early next year
 "Centre advances Census exercise in poll-bound UP, Goa, Punjab, Uttarakhand")
Karnataka teachers can now use 'Tr' prefix before names, says CM Shivakumar
The announcement was made on the occasion of Teachers' Day
 "Karnataka teachers can now use 'Tr' prefix before names, says CM Shivakumar")
Bihar floods: Over 1 mn people affected as Ganga crosses highest flood mark
Floodwaters have affected around 10.26 lakh people across 11 districts of Bihar, while the Ganga rose above its highest flood mark at Gandhi Ghat in Patna
 "Bihar floods: Over 1 mn people affected as Ganga crosses highest flood mark")
9 expanding glacial lakes in Himachal pose flood risk: IIT-Mandi study
The study identified nine lakes -- Kalikund, Chandratal, Vasuki, Surai, Kya Tso, Yoche, Samudra Tapu, Kasang and Gepang Gath -- located in high-altitude regions
 "9 expanding glacial lakes in Himachal pose flood risk: IIT-Mandi study")
Dahi Handi 2026: Mumbai sees thousands of 'Govindas' form human pyramids
Thousands of Govindas formed human pyramids across Mumbai and neighbouring cities to break curd-filled handis, marking the birth of Lord Krishna
 "Dahi Handi 2026: Mumbai sees thousands of 'Govindas' form human pyramids")
Brics Summit: Traffic restrictions across Delhi on key routes today
Delhi traffic advisory, Delhi traffic, BRICS Summit 2026, BRICS motorcade rehearsal, Delhi Traffic Police, traffic restrictions Delhi, Delhi traffic diversions, Delhi roads, traffic update Delhi, Delh
 "Brics Summit: Traffic restrictions across Delhi on key routes today")
Delhi gets rain, cooler weather; heavy rainfall across north, central India
Delhi recorded 2 mm of rain at Safdarjung between 11.30 pm Friday and 8.30 am Saturday, while IMD has forecast widespread rain and thunderstorms across several parts of India
 "Delhi gets rain, cooler weather; heavy rainfall across north, central India")
Delhi govt to inspect Bharat Mandapam-airport route ahead of Brics Summit
Delhi government officials will inspect roads, potholes, drainage, cleanliness and branding along the Bharat Mandapam-Indira Gandhi International Airport route ahead of the Brics Summit
 "Delhi govt to inspect Bharat Mandapam-airport route ahead of Brics Summit")
Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit
The 2,367-kg EOS-05, India's heaviest Earth observation satellite so far, was placed in its intended sub-geosynchronous transfer orbit about 18 minutes after lift-off
 "Isro launches EOS-05, India's 1st imaging satellite in geosynchronous orbit")
Odisha Yatri rolls out safety app with shake alert and live tracking
First state-owned ride-hailing platform to connect directly with 112 national emergency system
 "Odisha Yatri rolls out safety app with shake alert and live tracking")