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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

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

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

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

NCPCR to launch formal inquiry into Meta India's child-safety policies

Child rights body finds Meta's response inadequate and summons India head Arun Srinivas as it examines alleged lapses in policies and action against child sexual abuse material

Odisha approves ₹15,949 crore power grid investment for future demand

State plans its first 765-kV transmission network as Rs 20 trillion of investments in steel, manufacturing, data centres, semiconductors and other sectors take shape

Centre pushing Delhi land records digitisation for development: D Thara

Delhi needs a virtual database to consolidate land records, while transit-oriented development norms under MPD 2047 aim to simplify development near transport corridors

International collaboration is space sector's inherent strength: Shukla

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says collaboration will remain essential as India pursues Gaganyaan, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar landing missions

Centre seeks transfer of Black Money Act cases from HCs to Delhi HC

Centre seeks transfer of petitions pending before various High Courts, including Anil Ambani's cases in Bombay HC, citing parallel proceedings and delays

Man posing as PMO official, gunman held at PM Modi's Mumbai event venue

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai today

India's bullet train project gains pace, first test coach ready: Vaishnaw

India's first Bullet Train project is closer to operations, with the Surat-Bilimora section targeted for commissioning in 2027. Here's what the Railway Minister has said on the launch timeline