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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…

08 Sep

Centre Allocates Over 8,000 Metric Tonnes of Additional Foodgrains to Uttarakhand for Kumbh Mela 2027

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Dehradun (Gurpreet Singh): The Government of India has approved an additional quota of wheat and rice for Uttarakhand to support logistical preparations and food supplies for the upcoming Kumbh Mela 2027 in Haridwar. According to an official communication issued by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the Centre has sanctioned 3,051.079 metric tonnes of wheat alongside 4,978.073 metric tonnes of rice, taking the cumulative supplementary foodgrain allocation for the religious congregation to 8,029.152 metric tonnes. Under standard central guidelines governing major religious gatherings and mega-events, host states are eligible to receive a supplementary grain allocation equivalent…

08 Sep

Delhi Music Teacher Dies After Alleged Assault Outside Home; Eight Juveniles and Men Held

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A late-night confrontation over alleged noise and public nuisance in Delhi’s Kilokari village has ended in the death of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician and private music teacher, with police arresting seven adults and apprehending a 15-year-old in connection with the case. Chongtham Vikram Singh, who had been teaching music privately in Delhi for around 17 years, was allegedly attacked after objecting to disturbances outside his residence on Sunday night. He was taken to a private hospital in Okhla but died from his injuries early Monday morning. Police received information about the assault at around 1:38 am, according to…

08 Sep

Shimla-Kinnaur Highway Blocked by Landslide as Himachal Heads Towards a Drier Spell

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Traffic movement on the Shimla-Kinnaur National Highway-5 came to a standstill early Monday after a major landslide struck the road at Janogghat near Theog, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded on either side. The landslide occurred at around 5 am, bringing down two to three large deodar trees along with debris onto the highway. Authorities subsequently closed the stretch to traffic as efforts began to clear the obstruction. The disruption has particularly affected vehicles carrying apples, with dozens of fruit-laden trucks reportedly stuck along the highway. Emergency vehicles have also been unable to cross the affected section, adding…

08 Sep

Delhi MCD Survey Flags Just 62 Dangerous Buildings Despite Inspection of 30.7 Lakh Structures

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s annual pre-monsoon building inspection has raised questions over how effectively the civic body is dealing with structures that may pose a safety risk. Despite examining nearly 30.7 lakh buildings across the Capital, the MCD classified only 62 structures as dangerous this year. The figures assume significance as Delhi continues to witness incidents involving ageing and structurally compromised buildings. The concern is not merely about the number of structures identified during inspections, but also about what happens after a building is declared unsafe. Several cases point to a gap between identification and…

07 Sep

ISRO Successfully Places Earth Observation Satellite EOS-05 into Geosynchronous Orbit

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the third and final orbit-raising manoeuvre of the EOS-05 spacecraft on Monday evening, securing the advanced satellite into its intended geosynchronous orbit. Launched during the early hours of September 4 aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from Sriharikota, the spacecraft has completed its orbital adjustments and remains in optimal health, according to space agency officials. The final orbital operation commenced to raise the perigee of the satellite, concluding at 8:57 PM on September 7 after the onboard Liquid Apogee Motor (LAM) fired continuously for 1,247 seconds. The successful burn established…

07 Sep

Uttarakhand Launches Free Online Coaching Scheme for 11,000 Competitive Exam Aspirants

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Dehradun (Gurpreet Singh): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a comprehensive free online coaching initiative on Monday aimed at preparing 11,000 state students for premier competitive and entrance examinations. The scheme is designed to eliminate financial barriers for talented youth by providing direct virtual access to reputed educators, subject matter experts, and established coaching institutes nationwide. Addressing the launch, the Chief Minister emphasized that digital technology serves as an effective medium to bridge regional divides, ensuring that aspirants from remote and mountainous areas can access top-tier academic training from home. The initiative covers several key examination categories through a…

07 Sep

Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Delhi Government Suspends Five MCD Officials, Owner Arrested

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Delhi government has taken strict action following the tragic building collapse incident in Satya Niketan, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announcing the suspension of five Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials and the arrest of the building owner. In a post on social media, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the MCD Deputy Commissioner, Executive Engineer, Superintending Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineer concerned have been suspended with immediate effect in connection with the incident. The building owner has also been arrested as authorities intensify action following the collapse. The Chief Minister further announced that immediate…

07 Sep

Himachal Weather: Weak Monsoon to Keep Rain Away for Six Days, Temperatures Set to Rise

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Shimla (Rajeev Sharma): Himachal Pradesh is likely to experience a relatively dry spell over the next six days, with the monsoon expected to remain subdued across the state. The weather department has forecast mostly clear or partly cloudy skies until September 12, with only isolated pockets likely to receive light to moderate showers. With rainfall activity expected to remain limited, temperatures could climb by around 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in the coming days. No district in Himachal Pradesh has been placed under a rainfall alert until September 12. The state has already witnessed a below-normal monsoon this year. Cumulative…