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PM Modi calls for 'deep space explorations' on National Space Day
PM Modi outlines India's space ambitions on National Space Day, including Chandrayaan-4, Venus Orbiter, Bhartiya Space Station, and Moon mission by 2040
 "PM Modi calls for 'deep space explorations' on National Space Day")
'Suspicious looking' man apprehended from outside Parliament House
The incident comes a day after a man was nabbed trying scaling the wall of the high-security building
 "'Suspicious looking' man apprehended from outside Parliament House")
J&K begins taking over 215 schools linked to banned 'Jamaat-e-Islami'
On Saturday morning, teams from the district administration and police visited these schools across the valley and took over their management, the officials said
 "J&K begins taking over 215 schools linked to banned 'Jamaat-e-Islami'")
Kerala Cong leaders split in tone over allegations against MLA Mamkootathil
Amid mounting protests from the BJP and the CPI(M) seeking Mamkootathil's resignation as Palakkad MLA, Opposition Leader V D Satheesan said the party was examining the issue "very seriously"
 "Kerala Cong leaders split in tone over allegations against MLA Mamkootathil")
SIT arrests complainant who alleged multiple burials in Dharmasthala
Officials said the arrest was made after inconsistencies were found in the statements and documents provided
 "SIT arrests complainant who alleged multiple burials in Dharmasthala")
8 dead, 4 injured in mini-van, truck collision on Patna's outskirts
The accident took place in the early hours in Shahjahanpur near the Patna-Nalanda border
 "8 dead, 4 injured in mini-van, truck collision on Patna's outskirts")
Indian Railways announces record 380 Ganpati Special trains in 2025
The detailed schedule of special trains is available on the IRCTC website, RailOne app, and computerised PRS
 "Indian Railways announces record 380 Ganpati Special trains in 2025")
HC flags restaurant service charges: 'Why ask ₹100 for ₹20 water bottle?'
The Delhi High Court questioned restaurants over service charges, asking why customers pay extra when prices are already above MRP; the court called it unfair and coercive
 "HC flags restaurant service charges: 'Why ask ₹100 for ₹20 water bottle?'")
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, forecasts thunderstorms, lightning today
IMD forecasts light to moderate rain spells in Delhi; no heavy rainfall alert for Mumbai today
 "IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, forecasts thunderstorms, lightning today")
Govt doubles registration renewal charges for vehicles older than 20 yrs
Motorcycles, cars, three-wheelers, and imported vehicles will now cost more to register
 "Govt doubles registration renewal charges for vehicles older than 20 yrs")
UP scouts new markets as US tariffs hit textiles, jewellery and leather
Uttar Pradesh looks to Latin America, Europe, Africa and South-East Asia for exports as US tariffs squeeze textiles, jewellery and leather, with a new policy aiming Rs 5 trillion exports by 2030
 "UP scouts new markets as US tariffs hit textiles, jewellery and leather")
Schools shut in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall
The IMD on Friday issued an orange alert for the district, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms and lightning
 "Schools shut in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh as IMD warns of heavy rainfall")
Five dead, 1 person missing as heavy rains wreak havoc in Jharkhand
A woman and her seven-year-old son died after their house collapsed in Seraikela-Kharsawan district on Friday night
 "Five dead, 1 person missing as heavy rains wreak havoc in Jharkhand")
Cong MLA urges Centre to intervene after US halts truck drivers' visas
The reaction came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States would temporarily halt issuing worker visas to commercial truck drivers
 "Cong MLA urges Centre to intervene after US halts truck drivers' visas")
Cloudburst in Chamoli triggers flash floods: 1 dead, rescue ops underway
A cloudburst in Chamoli's Tharali area killed one person and left two missing; homes, shops and vehicles were buried under debris as Army, NDRF and SDRF teams carry out rescue operations
 "Cloudburst in Chamoli triggers flash floods: 1 dead, rescue ops underway")
2 killed, several injured as LPG tanker catches fire in Punjab's Hoshiarpur
Civil Surgeon Pawan Kumar said two persons were brought dead to the Hoshiarpur Civil Hospital while 18 to 20 injured were admitted
 "2 killed, several injured as LPG tanker catches fire in Punjab's Hoshiarpur")
PM to inaugurate Mizoram's 1st railway station at Sairang on Sept 13: CM
The project is nearing completion and has already cleared trial runs conducted by the Commissioner of Railway Safety
 "PM to inaugurate Mizoram's 1st railway station at Sairang on Sept 13: CM")
Tripura increases monthly disability allowance from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000
As per the announcement, the monthly allowance for persons with more than 60% disability has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000, with a valid certificate being mandatory to avail the benefit
 "Tripura increases monthly disability allowance from ₹2,000 to ₹5,000")
TikTok ban not lifted amid reports of its website being accessible
The clarification came after several users reported that they can access the website of TikTok, however, they were unable to log in to watch videos on the China-based platform
 "TikTok ban not lifted amid reports of its website being accessible")
Datanomics: Hits and misses as India celebrates Space Day on August 23
Space research capex yet to hit pre-Covid level
 "Datanomics: Hits and misses as India celebrates Space Day on August 23")