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Delhi building collapse: CM Gupta oversees rescue operations on day 2
Gupta, who visited the site on Sunday as well, was accompanied by senior officials from the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) during her on-site review
 "Delhi building collapse: CM Gupta oversees rescue operations on day 2")
6 dead after Delhi PG collapse; ABVP demands probe, MCD chief's resignation
The building, located near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed at around 1.30 pm on Sunday while repair and renovation work was reportedly underway
 "6 dead after Delhi PG collapse; ABVP demands probe, MCD chief's resignation")
Delhi fake recruitment racket busted, 5 arrested for targeting job seekers
The racket came to light on September 1, when Delhi Police received information about a suspected fraudulent call centre operating in the Sangam Vihar-Jharoda Majra area
 "Delhi fake recruitment racket busted, 5 arrested for targeting job seekers")
Delhi may get light rain as IMD forecasts widespread showers across India
Delhi-NCR is likely to receive light rain and thunderstorms on September 7, with temperatures expected to remain between 23 and 35 degrees Celsius; IMD has forecast heavy rain across several states
 "Delhi may get light rain as IMD forecasts widespread showers across India")
Delhi building collapse: 6 dead, 11 rescued from debris in Satya Niketan
The building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed around 1.30 pm on Sunday while repair work was underway
 "Delhi building collapse: 6 dead, 11 rescued from debris in Satya Niketan")
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")
Groundwork begins for Gujarat biz summit with focus on future industries
CM Bhupendra Patel believes that after proving its strength in traditional industries, the state is now geared up to take the lead in future industries. Archis Mohan reports
 "Groundwork begins for Gujarat biz summit with focus on future industries")
The South builds a front amid concerns over delimitation, language & taxes
Five southern states are stepping up coordination on delimitation, tax devolution and language issues, reviving calls for a stronger collective South platform
 "The South builds a front amid concerns over delimitation, language & taxes")
Intrabloc trade in national currencies on Brics agenda at Sept 12-13 summit
India's BRICS chairship will focus on intra-group trade, local-currency settlements, MSME cooperation and practical financial mechanisms amid concerns over de-dollarisation
 "Intrabloc trade in national currencies on Brics agenda at Sept 12-13 summit")
Isro at core of India's space programme: IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka
IN-SPACe, an autonomous agency under the Department of Space, promotes, enables, authorises and supervises various space activities of non-governmental entities
 "Isro at core of India's space programme: IN-SPACe Chairman Pawan Goenka")
Case pendency must be seen in light of new filings: Ex-CJI Khanna
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
 "Case pendency must be seen in light of new filings: Ex-CJI Khanna")
Five-storey building collapses in Delhi's Satya Niketan; three killed
Nine rescued people were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre in critical condition as NDRF, fire brigade and other emergency teams continued operations at the site
Every student's life precious, protection must be ensured: Rahul Gandhi
The five-storey building collapsed this afternoon, leaving one dead and several people trapped under the debris, officials said
 "Every student's life precious, protection must be ensured: Rahul Gandhi")
FSSAI cancels licences of two West Bengal-based firms for violation
In a social media post on Sunday, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the action taken against these two companies
 "FSSAI cancels licences of two West Bengal-based firms for violation")
Amit Shah speaks to Delhi CM, top officials after building collapse
In a message posted on X, Shah said he was deeply distressed by the building collapse at Satya Niketan in Delhi
 "Amit Shah speaks to Delhi CM, top officials after building collapse")
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")