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Maharashtra readies India's first land tokenisation framework: Fadnavis

Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Fadnavis said the proposed legislation would create a legal framework for the blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets

Raghav Chadha's name added to Delhi electoral roll, AAP questions procedure

Raghav Chadha is back on Delhi's electoral roll after his name was removed from Punjab's draft list, with AAP raising questions over the process

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia files ₹2 cr defamation case against CJP and its leaders

Gaurav Bhatia has filed a defamation suit against the CJP, its founder Abhijeet Dipke, and its leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka over allegedly defamatory social media posts.

Brics Summit 2026: Inside India's year-long chairship, key agenda

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, with leaders set to discuss security, growth, innovation, sustainability and Global South priorities

Brics ministerial meetings: What India's 2026 chairship delivered

The outcomes from ministerial and heads of agencies meetings cover trade, technology, energy, agriculture, health and other areas

Brics 2026: India advances cooperation on MSMEs, startups, supply chains

India's Brics chairship has yielded 20 outcomes across agriculture, health, energy, urban infrastructure, MSMEs, startups and trade, with a focus on practical cooperation

Delhi building collapse: HC seeks govt's reply on hostel facilities for DU

The plea by NSUI president Vinod Jakhar has been filed in the wake of the collapse of a Satya Niketan building

Mumbai food safety crackdown: What FDA found at IRCTC kitchen, Iskcon Juhu

Inspections led by FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe uncovered poor sanitation, choked drains and gaps in food-safety records across several Mumbai establishments

PVR, Multiplex Association challenge 2% cess; Karnataka HC seeks state reply

PVR INOX and the Multiplex Association have challenged Karnataka's 2% cinema cess, saying it cannot be collected before the law officially comes into force

Aadhaar prepares to scale authentications to 300 million a day: UIDAI chief

UIDAI is also working on a 10-year technology roadmap that includes post-quantum cryptography, AI-based fraud detection and possible Aadhaar authentication outside India

Over 4 million hit by floods in Bihar as rivers cross danger levels

A total of 723 community kitchens are currently being operated in various districts for flood-affected people

How Indore lost India's clean-air crown to Lucknow in 2026 survey

Indore, which topped the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan in 2025 with a perfect score, has been pushed to second place after Lucknow narrowly took the lead this year

Delhi CM orders inspections of illegal constructions, action to follow

CM Gupta has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to launch a crackdown on illegal constructions, including carrying out demolition action

Delhi building collapse: PG operator arrested, police probe lease agreement

Sudhanshu, one of the two business partners running the 'Hostel Daze' PG, was arrested during the investigation and is being questioned by police

Widespread rain likely across India, heavy showers in several states

Monsoon activity is expected to remain strong, with heavy rainfall forecast across parts of north, central, east, northeast and western India

Southern India leads with 27% monsoon deficit till September 7

With the IMD predicting more rain in the coming days, the deficit could drop further. The Met department has predicted 'below-normal' rain in September as well

MCD begins demolition of building beside collapsed Satya Niketan structure

The building housed a girls' paying guest accommodation and was evacuated after the collapse of the neighbouring five-storey structure, which left at least seven people dead and five injured on Sunday

Builder association's inclusion in cement cartel investigation upheld

Delhi High Court dismisses UltraTech Cement's challenge to CCI decision

India needs to prioritise technology boosting energy security: ONGC chief

ONGC Chairman and CEO Arun Kumar Singh says India must focus limited resources on technologies that address immediate and strategic energy requirements

Delhi HC to hear ANI's copyright appeal against OpenAI on September 14

News agency challenges single-judge decision declining interim protection in copyright infringement case against OpenAI; matter will be taken up on September 14