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Nearly 50 lakh people in 15 districts of Bihar have been affected by floods as heavy rain over the past few days further swelled rivers already flowing above their danger marks

The top law officer was responding to the submissions of a lawyer pertaining to vacancies in various tribunals, including the DRAT (Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal where some members are retiring soon.

While the documentary was not screened on September 14, the students read Umar Khalid’s recent letters to his family and held a session reading the preamble of the Constitution

A monitoring committee, station-wise screening of small money suits, injunction cases, execution petitions and old land matters, and mediation at pre-Lok Adalat sittings drive the results, DLSA Secretary Syed Ziyauddin says

Case filed based on complaint that electrical wires worth ₹50,000 reportedly stolen from Kuzhalnadan’s property

Sethuraman Panchanathan, an Indian American engineer and former NSF director, has been named the 2026 recipient of the National Academy of Engineering’s Arthur M. Bueche Award. He is the first Indian American and Arizonan to receive the honour, which recognises his work in science, technology policy, translational research and expanding opportunities nationwide.

Athens is set to unveil Ellinikon Park, a visionary urban greening initiative built on a repurposed airport lot. This expansive project seeks to offer city dwellers a refreshing escape with lush greenery and water features designed to effectively reduce temperatures. By incorporating recycled materials and native flora, the park aims to lessen its ecological footprint. The grand opening for this much-anticipated oasis is planned for next year.

The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu-led crime drama, 'Mirzapur The Movie' continues its theatrical journey with the crime franchise’s big-screen adaptation maintaining a strong cumulative total at the domestic box office on Day 12. With the film now approaching the Rs. 200 crore India net mark, the next few days could determine whether it manages to achieve the milestone. The film’s worldwide earnings have also received support from overseas markets, taking its global gross closer to the Rs. 275 crore mark.

The Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has faced criticism from the BJP over drug abuse in the State, with several videos on the issue going viral on social media in recent days.

Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with connections to Vladimir Putin, funded the lavish after-party for Donald Trump Jr's wedding. Both Trump Jr and his partner Bettina Anderson took to Instagram to acknowledge Kremlev's extravagant generosity. ProPublica revealed that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands on the festive weekend, though the couple clarified there’s no political motivation behind their friendship.

Gold remains under corrective pressure after the sharp rejection from the recent Rs 164,000–166,000 zone, with prices currently trading near Rs 151,000.

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V highlighted the AKDN’s work in Telangana in urban renewal, community healthcare, women-led development and employment generation

The senior officer had replied asking him not to take a hasty decision and offered to speak to his family, sources say; the Armed Reserve officer is in a private hospital in Visakhapatnam

Despite finding violation of norms, Court declined to order fresh selection at this last stage as it could prejudice India’s participation in the surfing competition

Advocate Welfare Fund increased from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, age limit for assistance on death now 70 years

Riyas says the 'scribblings' found by ED during its probe into CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case were related to a future business endeavour Veena was planning

The Bharatiya Janata Party nominated Hansirani Rath for the Nandigram assembly seat bypoll. She is the mother of Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's late personal assistant. The Nandigram seat was vacated by Adhikari after he won both constituencies. The Rejinagar seat bypoll candidate is former district BJP president Sarkar. Polling for these by-elections is scheduled for October sixth.

The AO invoked the Explanation to Section 73 and consequently refused to allow the loss to be set off against the taxpayer’s regular business income. The assessment relied on the Delhi High Court ruling in CIT v. DLF Commercial Developers Ltd.

In a significant turn of events, Gurgaon Police have apprehended a car driver, intensifying charges against him with an attempt-to-murder offense. This decision came after thorough examination of CCTV footage that captured the alarming incident, which had sparked viral outrage on social media. Investigators have also invoked Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in the FIR, while police caution against vigilante justice.

After struggling with competitive exams, Harshit Sanguri now dedicates his life to teaching nine children at a remote school in Nainital. His journey involves walking through forests to reach them, bringing shoes and clothes to support their education. His own challenging experiences in school fuel his understanding and care for each student.