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ED searches premises linked to Trinamool MP over money laundering case

Nadimul Haque is one of the Rajya Sabha MPs who have remained loyal to Mamata Banerjee after her defeat in the 2026 State Assembly election.

Government to issue commemorative coin to mark birth centenary of legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar

The ₹100 commemorative coin, made of 99.9 pure silver, will have a 44-millimetre diameter, as per the gazette notification dated September 3

Approach NGT with plea on installation of FGD systems in thermal power plants: Supreme Court to petitioner

The petitioner’s counsel argued that the timeline for complying with the mandate to install flue gas desulphurisation systems in thermal power plants has been extended from time to time, and people are facing health hazards due to pollution

‘Seyon’: Actor-politician Seeman joins Sivakarthikeyan’s next produced by Kamal Haasan

The film is directed by Sivakumar Murugesan of ‘Thaai Kizhavi’ fame

Seven Killed in Separate Road Accidents in Karnataka’s Kolar and Chikkaballapur

Seven people were killed in two separate road accidents in Karnataka’s Kolar and Chikkaballapur districts on Monday. Four members of a Bengaluru family died when their car overturned on the Chennai–Bengaluru Expressway while returning from Tirupati. In another accident, three women agricultural workers were killed after an Omni carrying labourers collided with a mini goods vehicle in Chikkaballapur district. Several others were injured.

Madras High Court rejects DMK candidate’s election petition over Perundurai constituency

Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy allows an application filed by the resigned MLA S. Jayakumar, previously with the AIADMK but now with the TVK, to reject the election petition filed by Thoopu Venkatachalam of the DMK

Two Kakinada government teachers suspended after inquiry into sexual assault complaints by students

A physical science teacher and a physical education teacher are suspended from September 7 on the findings of departmental inquiries, the DEO says; the police have registered a case in the death of one complainant

Sloth bear trapped in oil palm fence rescued in Andhra’s Kakinada district, sent to Visakhapatnam zoo

The adult male bear is under observation at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park for two days before release into the wild, wildlife expert D. Mahesh Babu says

Guwahati Woman Found Murdered Inside Flat; Husband Surrenders to Police

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly murdered inside her residence in Guwahati’s Basisthapur area, Assam. Police identified the victim as Riya Talukdar Goswami and said her husband, Ramanujan Goswami, is the prime suspect. He reportedly surrendered to police and confessed to the killing. Investigators are examining the circumstances and possible motive behind the crime.

CMRL pay-off case: ED report to Keralam police chief seeks corruption case against Pinarayi, daughter, son-in-law Mohamed Riyas

Enforcement Directorate’s detailed report to State Police Chief reportedly states that evidence recovered by the Central agency in CMRL pay-off case under Section 66(2) of Prevention of Money Laundering Act warranted registration of a case

Manipur musician killed in Delhi; eight held for mob lynching

Accused are engaged in packaging and delivering food and are aged between 15 and 36, police said; former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said he was “deeply saddened” by the incident

172 Students Forced to Study in Cattle Shed in Karnataka; Government Orders Probe

A government residential school in Karnataka’s Hassan district has come under scrutiny after reports revealed that 172 students have allegedly been living, studying and eating in a cattle shed for nearly five years. The state government has sought a detailed report into the conditions at Dr BR Ambedkar Residential School in Shantigrama.

Supreme Court Warns Against Attacks on Doctors in Maharashtra

The Supreme Court has expressed strong concern over repeated incidents of doctors and hospital staff being allegedly assaulted in Maharashtra. While hearing a case involving Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre, the court said people who attack medical professionals should not be allowed to move around freely and stressed the need for a strong deterrent message. The latest hearing also followed reports of another alleged assault on doctors and hospital staff in Palghar.

Air India Express Abu Dhabi-Bound Flight Turns Back to Kochi After Engine Oil Warning

An Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Kochi to Abu Dhabi was forced to turn back after the crew detected a rapid drop in the oil quantity of one engine. The aircraft, operating as flight IX 415, was around 50 minutes into the journey and cruising at 36,000 feet when the pilots noticed the abnormal reading. As the oil level continued to fall and pressure entered the danger zone, the crew shut down Engine 1 and safely landed the aircraft at Cochin International Airport.

Delhi Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 7, High Court to Hear PIL

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in southwest Delhi has risen to seven, with several others injured and rescue operations continuing. The five-storey building, reportedly used as a boys' PG/hostel, collapsed on September 6 while repair or construction work was underway. The Delhi High Court has agreed to urgently hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking compensation for victims, an independent probe and structural safety audits of student accommodations across the capital.

Why are the Sarkaria Commission Report and Veeranam project back in focus? | Explained

Sarkaria Commission report and Veeranam project back in spotlight | Explained

The Tamil Nadu Assembly witnessed tumultuous scenes on September 7 after Chief Minister Vijay launched a scathing attack on DMK and its leaders, accusing them of corruption and referring to the Sarkaria Commission report of the 1970s, the Veeranam ‘scandal’ and the alleged collection of “party funds” by what he referred to as the “Karur” gang

Gaurav Gogoi flags removal of gazette notification on Kaziranga animal corridors from Assam’s official website

Panbari, one of the nine corridors missing from the notification, has been in focus since reports on rare earth elements in the vicinity and the sale of a tea garden

Telangana Assembly monsoon session LIVE Sept 8: Assembly proceedings adjourned

Issues pertaining to ‘unparliamentary’ language against Speaker and ‘indecent’ behaviour against BRS women MLAs rock Legislative Assembly on the second day of Telangana Assembly proceedings

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Privilege motion moved against E.V. Velu over work orders

Minister Aadhav Arjuna accuses E.V. Velu of issuing orders for 80 works and creating a liability of ₹2,000 crore for future Budgets

CPI(M) in Keralam steps up attack on G. Sudhakaran, seeks details of election funds

CPI(M) Alappuzha district secretariat member H. Salam launches sharp attack on Ambalappuzha MLA G. Sudhakaran, accusing him of financial irregularities and challenging him to come clean on his assets

Why has the demand for DJ and loudspeaker ban intensified in Pune? | Explained

What do existing noise pollution rules say, and why are activists alleging that these norms are not being effectively enforced? How high do noise levels rise during Ganeshotsav, and what action have the Maharashtra government and authorities taken to curb excessive noise?

A week on, 12 firearms stolen from Madras Regiment remain untraced

Police suspect the theft involved insiders familiar with the premises, as the armoury is unmarked, has multiple access points, and ammunition was taken from a separate room.