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Former Hurriyat Conference chief Abdul Gani Bhat dies at 90 in Sopore

Born in 1935, Bhat graduated from Sri Pratap College in Srinagar in Persian studies. He went on to obtain post graduate degrees in Persian and a Law degree from Aligarh Muslim University

Delhi CM launches barrier-free city campaign for differently-abled persons

The chief minister also said that caregivers of persons with disabilities (PwD) who require special assistance. would be given a monthly assistance of ₹6,000 under a new scheme

Why don't you arrest erring farmers? SC asks Punjab govt on stubble burning

The Supreme Court noted that while stricter measures may be necessary to deter violations, the focus need not be on mass prosecutions but on sending a signal to protect air quality

Bihar elections: EVMs get a makeover; coloured candidate pics, bolder font

The ECI said that the upgraded ballot papers will be deployed in the upcoming elections, beginning with Bihar, which is scheduled to take place later this year

Supreme Court calls for penal action against farmers for stubble burning

CJI says jailing violators could deter stubble burning, a key cause of winter smog

IRF urges GST cut on helmets to reduce fatalities in road accidents

According to Kapila, reduction of GST on helmets will help in making the standard helmets more affordable for the masses and will discourage them from buying helmets of substandard quality

India among top global contributors in reporting drug adverse events: DGCI

The week-long campaign aims to sensitise healthcare professionals, regulators, researchers and the public to actively report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) through simplified digital platforms

Highlights: Delhi court extends BMW driver's judicial custody till Sept 27

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Highway contracts to face stricter checks as NHAI revises bid provisions

NHAI has tightened bid rules to ensure only experienced contractors qualify, aiming to cut project delays, improve quality of work, and bring down costs in highway development

Masked men loot ₹21 crore in cash, gold from SBI branch in Karnataka

Vijayapura Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi said that the robbers reportedly used a Suzuki vehicle with a fake number plate and fled towards Pandharpur in Maharashtra

Maharashtra govt and Finland to jointly modernise Mumbai's Sassoon Dock

Built in the 19th century, Sassoon Dock is among Mumbai's oldest and busiest fishing harbours, currently under pressure from operations exceeding its original capacity

CM Bhagwant Mann launches 'mission Chardi Kala' to rebuild flood-hit Punjab

Mann emphasised that Punjab has always risen above crises, stating, 'Punjab stands firm against challenges, fights back, and emerges stronger

Delhi BMW crash: Court extends custody of accused driver till Sept 27

Gaganpreet Kaur, 38, was remanded to two days of judicial custody on September 15 after being arrested on charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other offences

Meloni, Putin, world leaders extend greetings to PM Modi on 75th birthday

Putin extended birthday greetings to Modi, praising his "great personal contribution" to strengthening the partnership between the two countries

Govt committed to empowering women, Ladki Bahin to continue: CM Fadnavis

The government will also provide employment opportunities to women by setting up women-led credit societies in villages, he said

Modi launches Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar; asks women to get check-ups done

PM Modi at 75: Modi said the health of mothers, sisters and daughters is our priority, and the government is working in mission mode for the nutrition of pregnant women and daughters

HC directs Congress to take off AI-generated video of PM, his late mother

The Bihar Congress had last week posted the video on its X handle, which portrayed Modi's mother criticising him for his politics

Over half voters in most states may not have documents in SIR: EC officials

They pointed out that most states had the last special intensive revision of the voters' list between 2002 and 2004

SC asks CAQM, CPCB, states to submit air pollution control plan in 3 weeks

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran also pulled up states over vacancies in their pollution control boards

Operation Sindoor not suspended due to intervention of anyone: Rajnath

Speaking at the 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' celebrations organised by the union government here, he said 'Operation Sindoor' would resume if any terrorist attack took place in the future