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MCD suspends 5 officials after 7 killed in Satya Niketan building collapse
The action comes after a decades-old five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in Satya Niketan on Sunday
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Bihar floods affect 2.7 million people as rivers swell across 13 districts
At Gandhi Ghat in Patna, the Ganga was flowing at 50.41 metres at 6 am on Monday, which is 1.57 metres above the danger level
 "Bihar floods affect 2.7 million people as rivers swell across 13 districts")
SC rejects Aravalli panel's request for 6-month extension on final report
A bench of CJI Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the panel to submit its report by November 30, and warned that in case of failure it will reconstitute the committee
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MPSC exam paper leak: Aspirants protest in Pune; Oppn extends support
MPSC aspirants marched to the Pune District Collectorate demanding transparency in recruitment, action over alleged paper leaks and probes into irregularities in multiple examinations
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Delhi building collapse: Owner apprehended from Rajasthan's Bhiwadi
Owner Hariram Gupta has been apprehended from Bhiwadi
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Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 7, rescue ops enter day 2
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
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SC seeks status reports from states on old-age homes for senior citizens
The bench was hearing a long-pending PIL, filed in 2016, seeking effective implementation of measures for the welfare and protection of the elderly
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Delhi HC allows urgent listing of PIL on Satya Niketan building collapse
The building, which housed a boys' paying guest accommodation near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed on Sunday while repair work was underway
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'Life is precious': HC commutes death sentence in child assault-murder case
Madhya Pradesh High Court commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment, saying the convict's 'social ostracisation' and 'lack of prior criminal record' did not warrant the 'rarest of rare' penalty
 "'Life is precious': HC commutes death sentence in child assault-murder case")
Old Monk cannot be sold as 'Rum' under current label: FSSAI tells Bombay HC
The FSSAI said that Old Monk's label lists artificial and nature-identical rum flavouring substances that alter its natural characteristics
 "Old Monk cannot be sold as 'Rum' under current label: FSSAI tells Bombay HC")
Delhi govt to seal illegal five-storey buildings after deadly collapse
According to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), this comes as part of a wider safety crackdown following the building collapse
After Satya Niketan collapse, MCD orders demolition of nearby building
The MCD has ordered the owner of a building in Satya Niketan to demolish the structure within three days after declaring it dangerous, days after a nearby five-storey building collapse killed 6
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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