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12 Sep

BRICS Breaks Deadlock, Finalises Joint Statement After Overnight Negotiations

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): After hours of intense diplomatic negotiations, BRICS member countries have succeeded in resolving their differences and reached agreement on a Joint Statement, clearing the way for its issuance on Friday. The negotiations stretched deep into the night, with discussions continuing until nearly 4 AM as member states worked through disagreements over a number of politically sensitive issues. The agreement is being seen as an important diplomatic outcome for the grouping, particularly at a time when geopolitical divisions remain pronounced across several regions. India Steps Up Consensus-Building Efforts India played a central role in the final round…

12 Sep

Rain Triggers Fresh Blockage on Kedarnath Trek Route, Pilgrim Movement Put on Hold

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Rudraprayag (Rajeev Sharma): Fresh rainfall has disrupted the Kedarnath pilgrimage in Uttarakhand, with debris and loose stones blocking the pedestrian route near the Chirbasa helipad in Rudraprayag district. The obstruction has affected the movement of devotees travelling towards the Kedarnath shrine. Following the development, the district administration has deployed teams to clear the debris and restore the affected stretch of the route. In view of the prevailing conditions, authorities have temporarily suspended the movement of pilgrims from Sonprayag and Gaurikund. The precautionary measure has been taken to prevent devotees from entering potentially unsafe sections of the route. Officials said the…

11 Sep

Himachal Faces Six-Day Dry Spell as Weekly Rainfall Deficit Touches 56%

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): The southwest monsoon has lost momentum in Himachal Pradesh, with the state recording a 56% shortfall in rainfall over the past week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast predominantly dry weather for the next six days, with temperatures likely to climb further. Between September 3 and 10, Himachal received only 17.5 mm of rain, against the normal average of 40 mm for the period. The rainfall deficit has also widened the overall gap for the monsoon season. From June 1 to September 10, the state has received 11% less rainfall than normal. Mercury likely to climb…

11 Sep

East Delhi Murder: Two Held After Young Man Stabbed to Death in Mandawali

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A young man was allegedly stabbed to death in the Mandawali area of East Delhi, with police apprehending two people in connection with the killing. The deceased has been identified as Vansh Dedha. According to the police, he was attacked by two assailants in the Mandawali police station area. Following the stabbing, Vansh was taken to Max Hospital in a critical condition. Despite medical efforts, doctors declared him dead. Two apprehended Delhi Police said two accused have been apprehended in connection with the incident. The circumstances leading to the attack and the motive behind the killing…

10 Sep

Supreme Court Seeks Responses on Child Kidnapping Mechanism and Digital Protections for Minors

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Thursday issued notices to the Union Government, state administrations, and Union Territories regarding a Public Interest Litigation seeking a uniform, nationwide framework to investigate child kidnapping and abduction cases. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, took cognizance of the plea demanding strict, time-bound inquiries, specialized operational protocols, and designated courts to guarantee expeditious trials in offenses concerning missing and abducted children. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay through advocate-on-record Ashwani Kumar Dubey, highlighted pervasive systemic shortcomings…

10 Sep

US Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Laid-Off Foreign Workers

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The United States government has unveiled a regulatory proposal to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period that currently permits laid-off foreign specialty workers and their dependants to legally remain in the country while searching for alternative employment. Released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the draft measure targets several non-immigrant employment visa categories, including H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1, E-2, E-3, and H-1B1 classifications. If adopted, the amended regulations would require affected professionals to depart the United States immediately upon the cessation of their employment, fundamentally altering the legal buffer that has shielded international professionals from…

10 Sep

Delhi Election Office Confirms Raghav Chadha’s Inclusion in Rajinder Nagar Voter Registry Following Statutory Review

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi verified on Thursday that BJP parliamentarian Raghav Chadha has officially been enrolled in the voter registry for the Rajinder Nagar assembly constituency after meeting all statutory requirements. Election authorities explained that Chadha submitted Form-6 on August 26 to transfer his voting precinct. Following the standard seven-day public review window, the Electoral Registration Officer sanctioned the application on September 2. Under standard Election Commission of India protocols, an approved applicant is promptly integrated into the active electronic roster, positioned directly after the concluding entry of the preliminary…

09 Sep

Himachal Pradesh Set for Four-Day Dry Spell, Rain Likely to Return From September 13

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience mostly dry weather over the next four days, with the southwest monsoon remaining weak across the state. The Meteorological Department has forecast a noticeable rise in temperatures, with the mercury expected to climb by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in several areas. Most parts of the state are likely to see clear skies today and tomorrow. Higher reaches are expected to remain completely dry during the next 48 hours, while a few locations in the lower and middle hills could receive light rain or drizzle. The subdued weather pattern is likely…

08 Sep

Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta Dies by Suicide at Noida Residence

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta died by suicide at his apartment in Noida on September 6, police officials confirmed on Tuesday. The 74-year-old retired 1975-batch Indian Administrative Service officer was found hanging from a ceiling fan inside his residence in Sector 82. Law enforcement recovered a suicide note from the flat in which Mehta cited severe mental and physical health issues as the reason for ending his life. His last rites were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium in New Delhi on Monday. Mehta served as the top bureaucrat in the Delhi government for more…

08 Sep

NCPCR Summons Meta India Chief Over Child Sexual Abuse Material Ads on Social Platforms

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has summoned the Managing Director and Head of Meta India to appear before the statutory body on Wednesday in connection with an ongoing inquiry into alleged advertisements promoting child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM) on its platforms. The child rights regulator had initially taken suo motu cognisance of an investigative media report published by BBC Eye on July 3, seeking an explanation from Meta Platforms, Inc. regarding child safety safeguards. Following an examination of Meta's formal response submitted a week later, the commission resolved to institute…