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Order directs Local Self-Government, Revenue, Forest, and Survey departments to locate and demolish fences, walls, and structures built without clearance along forest boundaries

A new U.S.-Iran peace deal, a politically significant Governor’s address in Tamil Nadu, and a courtroom battle over West Bengal’s Opposition leadership — here are the stories shaping the day.

The decision follows Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s assurance in the Legislative Assembly on September 16

“Intentionally manipulating records, committing forgery, or subverting the constitutional electoral process in the course of discharging official duties can under no circumstances be treated as an integral part of those duties,” the petition said

IMD said squally weather would prevail along the coast, with winds gusting up to 70 kmph, and advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until September 25 morning.

According to police sources, one of the suspects created a closed group on an instant messaging social media platform. He allegedly roped in a few people and held ‘provocative’ discussions that could have a ‘negative impact on people’

Toxic foam has once again become a concern around Kelavarapalli Dam in Krishnagiri district, with farmers raising concerns over the impact on agriculture, livestock and local communities. The dam receives water from Karnataka during the monsoon. Farmers allege that sewage discharge from Karnataka is contributing to the persistent foam and pollution in the water. Despite repeated demands for action, the problem continues. In this ground report, we speak to farmers and residents about the polluted water, its impact on their lives and livelihoods, and their demand for a lasting solution from the Water Resources Department and the Tamil Nadu Government.

A former IPS officer and social activist wrote to the UP DGP, claiming that while the scope of the investigation continued to expand, the number of persons facing criminal charges ultimately remained limited to eight 

The road had been shut for three days for repairs; Collector G. Lakshmisha orders the debris cleared on a war footing and the hill checked for other loose rocks

Assam Congress had taken out a march from its state headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, and planned to proceed towards the Chief Electoral Officer’s office to burn an effigy of the CEC

He said former CM M.K. Stalin cannot simply distance himself from the issue and should accept moral responsibility and explain why the officers concerned had not brought the matter to his notice

Ganesh Chaturthi brings thousands of people together every year and is celebrated with large pandals in many areas. Here are a few images from the grand spectacle in Mumbai.

Environmental organisations point out that the Collector was 'only carrying out' directives of Supreme Court and High Court

The maiden Durga Puja Adani Preview will comprise eight pujas across Kolkata and each of the eight selected pujas will receive a grant of ₹25 lakh from the Adani Group.

The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long has blamed the Kuki National Army-Burma and Kuki elements backed by the Myanmar-based People’s Defence Force for the attack at Pilong village, the third such incident along the India-Myanmar border in Kamjong district

In a post on ‘X’, Pinarayi says 'revelations' about objections raised by two Election Commissioners over decisions concerning voter registration, deletion of names and SIR raise 'grave questions' about functioning of Election Commission of India

GVMC clears 102 of 112 fallen trees and finds 12 km of roads damaged; Home Minister Anitha asks officials to coordinate with Odisha on flood flows

Ajit Maity, who is associated with the Mamata Banerjee backed faction of Trinamool Congress, said that his arrest is for political reasons

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