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An under-construction building collapsed in Gandhinagar's Kudasan area on Wednesday. Fire department teams immediately launched rescue operations at the affected construction site. This incident follows a recent building collapse in Delhi which tragically killed seven people. Authorities are continuing their rescue efforts in Gandhinagar while awaiting further details. The event has renewed scrutiny of building safety and construction practices nationwide.

Sachin Pilot's appointment as Punjab Congress in-charge brings new hope to party workers. He is seen as a capable leader who can unite various factions within the state unit. This move aims to strengthen the Congress party's position before the upcoming 2027 Assembly elections. Leaders like Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa welcomed the decision. The party is planning a statewide yatra to revive its organizational activities.

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda confirmed that the Chief Minister had asked them to look at alternate options and they were being explored. 

The district has received only 108.6 mm rainfall against the normal 228.4 mm from June 1, representing a 52.5% deficit; kharif coverage falls to 21.09%, compared with 79% last year

The State government issued an order giving in-principle approval for constructing the complex at Foreshore Estate in Chennai on an aggregate 25.55 acres of land

The cases related to petty offences and transgressions, including burning of effigies and dharnas on highways, committed during the pandemic

Jeremy Corbyn has found a buyer for his three-bedroom Finsbury Park home after 19 years. The former Labour leader bought the North London property for £363,000 in 2007 and initially listed it for £800,000 this year. The house was later reduced to offers over £700,000 and is now under offer, according to reports.

The board also increases the accidental insurance to ₹10 lakh for devotees and extends Employee Health Facility benefits to retired CPS/NPS pensioners and their families; Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to offer silk garments to Lord Venkateswara on September 15 making commencement of nine-day Brahmotsavams

Synthetic paneer production continues in Gondola village despite a statewide ban. Food safety teams are actively monitoring the area for illegal operations. This analogue product is widely distributed to Delhi-NCR's food businesses and catering kitchens. Concerns about health impacts and poor standards are driving regulatory action. Restaurants are now urged to ensure menu transparency regarding ingredients used.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh alleges that 3,260 such parties are operating under ‘BJP patronage’; Gohil seeks probe into the parties and donors

Commission received 268 complaints so far this year; nearly 75 considered at adalat; Chairperson urges job-seekers to choose recruitment agencies recognised by NORKA; Commission warns against fake agencies and unauthorised legal advisory institutions

The investigating agency told the court that it did not require their custody at present, but reserved the option of seeking their custody again if necessary during the investigation.

The case pertains to huge deposits of cash allegedly made by Sumit Roy in the Salboni land grab case