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Odisha STF detains three over abandoned orangutans in Balasore
Odisha Police's STF has detained three people in West Bengal over five infant orangutans found abandoned in Balasore, as Indonesia seeks their return.
Only genuine colleges will receive fee reimbursement, Telangana CM tells Assembly
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy told the Assembly that fee reimbursement dues will be cleared in phases for genuine colleges, with ₹200 crore released monthly.
Pilot Urges CJP to Audit Punjab Schools with 'Same Courage' as Elsewhere
Sachin Pilot asked the CJP to audit Punjab schools with the same courage it shows elsewhere, drawing sharp responses from AAP leaders.
Modi, Pezeshkian hold second meeting in a fortnight at BRICS Summit
PM Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, their second meeting in under two weeks.
Kerala CM reviews Sabarimala preparations, orders priority completion of works
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan chaired a review meeting on Sabarimala pilgrimage arrangements, directing departments to finish works on priority.
KEA declares CAR/DAR constable written exam results in five days
KEA has released provisional results for the CAR/DAR police constable written exam, five days after it was held, with objections open till September 14.
Patil Calls ED Raid on Jarkiholi's Residence Politically Motivated
Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil says the ED raid on PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi's home was politically driven and accuses the BJP of double standards on corruption.
Kerala Rolls Out India's First Elder-Friendly Office Certification
Kerala has launched India's first Elder-Friendly Office Certification to make government offices easier for senior citizens, with graded ratings and mandatory facilities.
Delhi Turns Fortress, Gets Makeover as BRICS Summit 2026 Opens
Central Delhi is under heavy security and a decorative makeover ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with traffic curbs, metro arrangements and protests also in focus.
Kerala PSC members refuse Crime Branch summons, offer to appear at headquarters
Kerala PSC chairperson and members decline to appear at Crime Branch headquarters, seek questioning at Commission office; SIT recommends action against two officials.
M.B. Patil Calls ED Searches on Jarkiholi Political Vendetta
Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil condemned ED searches at Satish Jarkiholi's residences, calling them political vendetta.
Modi Urges Brics to Tear Down Trade Barriers, Prioritise Seafarer Safety
Modi called for barrier-free trade within Brics, secure sea lanes and seafarer safety, while pitching India as a start-up hub and proposing annual benchmarks for the bloc.
SFI accuses police of vendetta after leaders produced in handcuffs
SFI criticises Kerala police for handcuffing two leaders in court, alleging violation of guidelines and pre-election targeting.
Congress, NC MP Push Back as Vande Mataram Row Deepens in J&K
J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra and NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah criticised CM Omar Abdullah over his Vande Mataram remarks, deepening the rift between the allies.
Education Dept Orders Probe Into Poor Quality Shoes, Socks in Govt Schools
The Department of School Education and Literacy has ordered a district-level inquiry into complaints of poor quality shoes and socks distributed to government school students.
BRS legislators take Telangana police conduct complaint to NCW, NHRC
A BRS delegation complained to the NCW and NHRC about Telangana Police's alleged misconduct toward women legislators outside the Assembly on September 7.
ED questions suspended IAS officer, middleman in KPSC recruitment scam
The ED on Friday questioned suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and alleged middleman Basavaraj Kannale in the KPSC veterinary officers recruitment scam.
Modi, Iran's Pezeshkian Push for Diplomacy Ahead of BRICS Summit
PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi, calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia conflict and stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Karnataka High Court Clears Vidyashankar's Second Term as VTU Vice-Chancellor
Karnataka High Court dismisses petition against S. Vidyashankar's second term as VTU Vice-Chancellor, holding the extension valid under the VTU Act.