BRICS backs mental health network with NIMHANS as coordinating centre
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit supports a network of mental health training hubs and Centres of Excellence coordinated by NIMHANS.
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BRICS Summit Backs Expansion of Remote-Sensing Satellite Network
The New Delhi Declaration at the 18th BRICS Summit notes progress on expanding the remote-sensing satellite constellation and flags new space governance measures.
Iran's Pezeshkian Gets Grand Welcome in Delhi During BRICS Summit
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met PM Modi and President Murmu in Delhi, with his daughter touring the BRICS Bazaar, as India rolled out the red carpet during the summit.
Rajasthan HC: Quitting Job to Contest Polls Bars Reinstatement
Rajasthan High Court rules that government employees who resign to contest elections cannot seek reinstatement, even after losing.
Chhattisgarh Minister's Brother Guru Dhaldas Saheb Joins Congress
Guru Dhaldas Saheb, elder brother of a Chhattisgarh BJP minister, joins Congress in Bhupesh Baghel's presence, citing the party's departure from Guru Ghasidas' ideals.
Jarange-Patil to Lead Maratha Quota March to Mumbai, Begin Hunger Strike Sept 19
Manoj Jarange-Patil will march to Mumbai from September 15 and begin an indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan on September 19, pressing for Maratha job and education quotas.
Dipke Meets Baiga Families in Balaghat as Tribal Child Deaths Spark Row
Abhijeet Dipke visited Balaghat's tribal villages after over 30 Baiga children died; he disputed the official toll while the Collector cited multiple diseases.
SIT Raids Bengaluru Facility, Seizes Counterfeit Medicines; One Arrested
Police and drug inspectors raided Krupa Healthcare near Minerva Circle, seizing suspected counterfeit medicines and arresting owner Veeresh Kumar Jain.
Chennai opens volunteer registration on Namma Chennai app ahead of monsoon
The Greater Chennai Corporation has begun enrolling volunteers via the upgraded Namma Chennai app to coordinate relief work during the Northeast monsoon.
Minister Reviews Northeast Monsoon Readiness in Tiruvottiyur and Manali
HR&CE Minister S. Ramesh inspected flood-prone spots in Tiruvottiyur and Manali and ordered faster desilting, canal repairs and relief arrangements.
Xi's India Visit After Seven Years 'Very Important Optics', Says Ex-Envoy
Former envoy to China Gautam Bambawale calls Xi Jinping's India visit significant optics, saying the BRICS bilateral can set the groundwork for mending ties.
Chhewang Calls Ladakh Meeting Fruitful, Blames Civil Society Rifts for Delays
Former BJP MP for Ladakh Jamyang Tsering Namgyal Chhewang defends the September 9 meeting with the MHA and UT administration as fruitful, while LAB and KDA call it a disappointment.
DMK holds statewide protests over CM Vijay's Assembly remarks on Stalin
DMK units across Tamil Nadu protested Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's Assembly remarks about M.K. Stalin's MISA arrest, demanding their removal from records.
Karnataka medical colleges to adopt taluk hospitals, CHCs and PHCs
Karnataka has asked all government and private medical colleges to adopt a taluk hospital, a community health centre and a primary health centre each to boost specialist care at the grassroots.
Kandukur Police Seize 11 kg Hashish Oil Worth ₹1.5 Crore, Three Held
SOT Maheshwaram Zone and Kandukur police seized 11 kg of hashish oil worth about ₹1.5 crore and arrested three persons on the Srisailam Highway.
Pune Software Engineer Dies After Being Hit by Car While Jogging
A Pune software engineer, Virendra Dwivedi, died after a speeding car hit him while he was jogging on Pashan-Bavdhan Road. Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning the company that owns the vehicle.
BRICS Summit in Delhi Adopts New Delhi Declaration; Modi Meets Xi, Putin
The 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam adopted the New Delhi Declaration, with PM Modi calling for the Global South to become a rule-shaper.
Ladakh LG Rejects Protected Area Boundary Report, Orders Rights Settlement in Two Months
Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has rejected a sub-committee report on protected area boundaries, directing officials to settle community rights within two months.
Amit Shah Begins Three-Day Mumbai Visit With Hindi Conference, Ganesh Darshan on Agenda
Amit Shah is on a three-day Mumbai visit from September 12 to 14, attending the Akhil Bharatiya Rajbhasha Sammelan, visiting the Asiatic Society and Lalbaugcha Raja.
CPI(M), CPI reject rift claims over ED's moves against Pinarayi Vijayan
Pinarayi Vijayan and CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam deny any political or legal rift between the Left parties over the ED's actions.