Delhi Government Aims to Transform Capital into Startup Hub
The Delhi government is seeking industry input to enhance its startup ecosystem and support entrepreneurs through a new policy initiative. Delhi Government Aims to Transform Capital into Startup Hub
Delhi Building Collapse Claims Three Lives, CM Vows Accountability for Responsible Parties
A building collapse in New Delhi has left three dead and several injured, prompting CM Rekha Gupta to ensure accountability for those responsible. Delhi Building Collapse Claims Three Lives, CM Vows Accountability for Responsible Parties
Building Collapse in Delhis Satya Niketan Claims Three Lives, Rescue Operations Underway
A building collapse in Delhis Satya Niketan has resulted in three fatalities, while 11 individuals have been rescued. Building Collapse in Delhis Satya Niketan Claims Three Lives, Rescue Operations Underway
CPI Leader D. Raja Expresses Condolences Over Delhi Building Collapse
D. Raja of CPI expresses sorrow over the Delhi building collapse, questions administrations response and calls for improved safety measures. CPI Leader D. Raja Expresses Condolences Over Delhi Building Collapse
NDMC Enhances Cleanliness Ahead of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Ahead of the BRICS Summit, NDMC ramps up cleanliness efforts with increased staff and machinery for a pristine environment. NDMC Enhances Cleanliness Ahead of BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Urgent Call for Regular Inspections of Old Buildings in Delhi Following Recent Collapse
Former DFS director emphasizes the need for regular audits of old buildings in Delhi after recent incidents raise safety concerns. Urgent Call for Regular Inspections of Old Buildings in Delhi Following Recent Collapse
Delhi HC allows Canada to pursue suit for recovery of millions siphoned to India
Delhi HC allows Canada to pursue suit for recovery of millions siphoned to India
President Murmu Expresses Condolences Over Delhi Building Collapse
President Droupadi Murmu expresses sorrow for families affected by the Delhi building collapse, offering condolences and wishing for the injureds recovery. President Murmu Expresses Condolences Over Delhi Building Collapse
Protests Erupt at MCD Headquarters Following Tragic PG Building Collapse in Delhi
ABVP protests at MCD headquarters demand safety audits after a PG building collapse in Satya Niketan, highlighting student safety concerns. Protests Erupt at MCD Headquarters Following Tragic PG Building Collapse in Delhi
Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Five Lives, FIR Filed Against Owner
A building collapse in South Delhis Satya Niketan has resulted in five fatalities and injuries to eleven others, prompting police action. Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Five Lives, FIR Filed Against Owner
AIIMS-Jammu to be 1st hospital in country to get CISF cover
NEW DELHI: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu could become the first hospital in the country to be guarded by an armed contingent of the CISF given its sensitive location close to the India-Pakistan international border, officials said. The 226.84-acre hospital and medical college is located in the Vijaypur area of [] The post AIIMS-Jammu to be 1st hospital in country to get CISF cover appeared first on Northlines .
SC to hear plea on airfare fluctuations, passenger charges on Sept 7
NEW DELHI, Sept 6: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to check unpredictable fluctuations in airfares and ancillary charges imposed by private airlines in India. According to the apex courts cause list for September 7, the matter will be heard by a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath [] The post SC to hear plea on airfare fluctuations, passenger charges on Sept 7 appeared first on Northlines .
Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives, Officials Vow Action
A building collapse in South Delhi has resulted in fatalities and injuries, prompting officials to promise thorough investigations and support for victims. Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives, Officials Vow Action
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar Cancels Two-Day Trip to Delhi
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar has canceled his two-day visit to Delhi, initially aimed at addressing drought relief and party discussions. Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar Cancels Two-Day Trip to Delhi
CJP demands accountability over South Delhi hostel collapse; Dipke questions PM
How long must students be made to pay the price for failing infrastructure? Abhijeet Dipke asked, demanding safe classrooms, hostels, and basic dignity for students.
Delhi MCD orders sealing of illegal buildings above four floors after Satya Niketan collapse
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Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives as Rescue Operations Continue
A building collapse in South Delhi has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting ongoing rescue efforts by emergency services. Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives as Rescue Operations Continue
Make Delhi Deregulation Capital, investors urge CM at startup meet
Call for Regular Inspections of Old Buildings in Delhi After Tragic Collapse
Maulana Sajid Rashidi urges regular inspections of old buildings in Delhi following a recent collapse, highlighting safety concerns. Call for Regular Inspections of Old Buildings in Delhi After Tragic Collapse
Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives, FIR Filed Against Owner
A building collapse in South Delhi results in fatalities and injuries, prompting an FIR against the owner and a magistrate inquiry. Tragic Building Collapse in South Delhi Claims Lives, FIR Filed Against Owner
Delhi orders inquiry and FIR after Satya Niketan collapse kills five
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Indian Immunologicals confirmed no counterfeit Abhayrab vaccine batch was exported. Four individuals were arrested by Delhi Police after seizing fake vaccine vials. The manufacturer stated all vaccine batches undergo independent testing and government certification. This ensures vaccines reach patients through regulated and authorized supply chains. Previous counterfeit batches had triggered international health authority alerts for travelers.
Court sends Swatantra Bhardwaj to one day of judicial custody
Swatantra Bhardwaj was remanded to one day of judicial custody by a duty magistrate. He was detained by Delhi Police Crime Branch in Bulandshahr on September 4. Bhardwaj faces charges in an FIR concerning the attempt to murder Sanjay Azad. The accused was produced via video conferencing due to security concerns. He will appear before the concerned court on Monday for further proceedings.
Delhi Building Collapse: Rekha Gupta Orders Case Against Owner
Five people have died in the Satya Niketan building collapse, while several others are feared trapped under the debris. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and AIIMS Trauma Centre and ordered a case against the house owner.
US envoy meets Indian astronaut, says his journey shows US-India space cooperation
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday met Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station and said his journey showcases US-India space cooperation. Enjoyed meeting Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station. From training at NASA to piloting Axiom Space's Ax-4 mission, his journey showcases US-India space cooperation at its best, Gor said on social media platform X. Gor also met Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday and noted that US-India ties are gaining momentum in Karnataka across space technology, AI, and trade. Great to reconnect with Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru. US-India ties are gaining momentum in Karnataka across space technology, AI, and trade. Through initiatives like Pax Silica and TRUST, we're creating opportunities for American and Indian industry alike, the US envoy said on X. Last week, Gor described the collaboration between Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Tata Advanced Systems Limited for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) as a major step forward for the US-India defence partnership. He said that the initiative would open new opportunities for US companies while strengthening India's manufacturing capabilities. Taking to his official X account, Gor added, A major step forward for the US-India defense partnership. This collaboration between Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Tata Advanced Systems Limited will create new opportunities for US companies, strengthen America's defence-industrial base, and boost India's manufacturing capabilities. Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Javelin AUR co-production in India, a press statement issued by Lockheed Martin said. It noted that following an evaluation of multiple companies based on capability and expertise, Tata Advanced Systems has been selected by the JJV as the prime partner for future in-country co-production efforts.
D. Raja of CPI mourns the Delhi building collapse, urging for better safety protocols and questioning government response to the tragedy. CPI General Secretary D. Raja Expresses Grief Over Delhi Building Collapse, Calls for Improved Safety Measures
Delhi Building Collapse: 50-Year-Old PG Building Falls In Satya Niketan, What Happened?
A five-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, a neighbourhood packed with student accommodations near Delhi University's South Campus, collapsed on Sunday, September 6, leaving students trapped under the rubble and triggering a major rescue operation. The building, reportedly around 40-50 years
Delhi Police bust fake recruitment racket targeting candidates through job portal
Delhi Police bust fake recruitment racket targeting candidates through job portal
New Delhi/Paris, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his heartfelt congratulations on the consecration of the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. Today, in the capital of France, Paris, A magnificent Swaminarayan temple is being inaugurated. This inauguration is a new era of cultural relations between India and France the stage of this inauguration has become the stage of awakening of the feeling of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. By the grace of Lord Swami Narayan, and the love of our saints, the blessings of the saints, it is my good fortune that I always get the opportunity to join such auspicious occasions. Even today, although I am not present among all of you in Paris, but with my mind and heart, I am experiencing myself among you, PM Modi said in a video message. He recalled that in 2024, a 'magnificent' temple was inaugurated in Abu Dhabi, and thousands of people visit it now. Through BAPS, when temples are inaugurated in different countries, the ancient thoughts of India and human values also go hand in hand.....when such a magnificent temple has been built in France, this will enhance the diversity of France. This will also give energy to the cultural relations between India and France, PM Modi highlighted Addressing the gathering virtually, the Prime Minister said that although he was not physically present in Paris, he felt deeply connected to the auspicious occasion. He recalled the vision of the late Pramukh Swami Maharaj, who had initiated a global campaign to revive India's cultural and spiritual heritage. Today its light is spreading across the world, including Europe, PM Modi said, noting that the grand temple inaugurated in Abu Dhabi in 2024 and the newly consecrated temple in France stand as testimony to the determination of the saints. The BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir in Bussy-Saint-Georges, Seine-et-Marne, is France's first traditionally designed stone Hindu temple and is regarded as the largest of its kind in mainland Europe. Built with intricately carved stones from India and assembled with French engineering expertise, the temple was consecrated by BAPS spiritual leader Mahant Swami Maharaj as part of a 13-day Festival of Culture. Prime Minister Modi congratulated BAPS, the Swaminarayan institutions and crores of devotees. He said the consecration of such temples abroad celebrates India's ancient thoughts and human values. This will also energise the cultural relations between India and France, he remarked. Highlighting the strong bilateral partnership and friendship with French President Emmanuel Macron, PM Modi recalled that India and France have elevated their ties to a 'Special Global Strategic Partnership' covering defence, technology, space and climate action. He referred to shared history, including the sacrifices of Indian soldiers in France, the writings of Romain Rolland on Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Swami Vivekananda, the influence of the Mother at the Aurobindo Ashram, and the popularity of Yoga in France, exemplified by celebrations near the Eiffel Tower. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the new temple, built in the spirit of devotion and service, would become a centre for community service projects and that the voice of Indian culture emanating from it would resonate across Europe. He said that he looked forward to visiting the temple whenever time permitted. PM Modi concluded by offering his respectful greetings to all guests, devotees and families present on the occasion.
Delhi PG Building Collapse Latest News: At Least 5 Dead, Several Feared Trapped In Satya Niketan
At least five people have died after a PG building collapsed in Delhis Satya Niketan, with several others still feared trapped under the debris.
Delhi PG Building Collapse: At Least 5 Dead, Several Feared Trapped In Satya Niketan
At least five people have died after a PG building collapsed in Delhis Satya Niketan, with several others still feared trapped under the debris. The building collapsed on Sunday afternoon while repair and construction work was reportedly underway in the basement. Multiple teams from the Delhi Fire Service, NDRF and Delhi Police are conducting search and rescue operations at the site.
Five Dead in South Delhi Building Collapse; FIR Filed Against Owner
A building collapse in South Delhis Satya Niketan has resulted in five fatalities, prompting an FIR against the owner and a magistrate inquiry. Five Dead in South Delhi Building Collapse; FIR Filed Against Owner
CM Rekha Gupta orders magisterial inquiry into Satya Niketan building collapse
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the collapse of a boys PG building in South Delhis Satya Niketan that left at least five people dead and 11 others injured. Following an on-site inspection of the tragedy, Gupta directed officials to conduct a detailed inquiry into the circumstances leading to the building collapse and ordered that an FIR be registered against the building owner. The Chief Minister said those found responsible would face strict action under the law. Those found responsible for this grave incident will be held fully accountable and dealt with under the strictest provisions of law, Gupta said after reviewing the situation at the spot. The Chief Minister, along with Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Mayor Pravesh Wahi, visited the site and monitored the rescue operations. She also visited AIIMS and met victims receiving treatment, enquiring about their condition and the medical care being provided to them. According to police, the FIR has been registered at the South Campus police station against alleged owner Hariram and others. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel confirmed the registration of the case. The building, which was around 40-50 years old, had a basement and five upper floors and was being used as a paying guest accommodation for students, many of whom were studying at Delhi Universitys South Campus. Police said the premises had rooms to accommodate around 40 people. The collapse occurred at around 1.30 p.m. while repair work was reportedly underway in the basement. Officials also indicated that heavy rains may have contributed to the incident. Rescue operations involved teams from Delhi Police, the National Disaster Response Force, Delhi Fire Service and the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. Eleven people trapped in the debris were rescued using gas cutters and JCB machines. An AIIMS statement said 10 patients were brought to the JPN Apex Trauma Centre, including four who were declared dead on arrival. One critically injured patient later succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to five. CM Rekha Gupta said the government would ensure accountability and that anyone found responsible would face the strictest legal action.
Delhi building collapse: Guilty will not be spared, says Delhi CM; orders magisterial probe
Congress, AAP leaders call for accountability from senior officials and politicians, says government must awaken from its slumber to solve the citys student housing crisis
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5 Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Building Collapses In Delhi | Top Headlines
At least five people have died, two are in critical condition, and several others are feared trapped under debris after a six-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon.
In a discussion with the Union Ministry of Power, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs also says such matters related to the requirement of 100% gram sabha consent for projects in forest areas do not fall under its purview
Death toll in Delhi building collapse reaches five; FIR registered against owner
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) At least five people were killed, and eleven were injured after a building collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday. A statement issued by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) indicated that 10 patients were brought to the JPN Apex Trauma Centre (AIIMS) following the collapse. Of these 10 patients, four were brought dead, while one patient in critical condition later succumbed to their injuries. Three patients have been admitted and are undergoing treatment. One patient underwent surgery for a limb injury. Another patient sustained minor injuries and was discharged after observation. Meanwhile, a case has been registered at the South Campus police station against the alleged owner, Hariram, and others. Earlier, a police official said that eleven trapped people were rescued from the collapse site as first responders used gas cutters and JCBs to cut iron beams and remove the debris, . The incident took place around 1.30 p.m., and most of the victims were students who were living as PG in the building, which had rooms to accommodate 40 people, said a police official, adding that the buildings owner lives in Gurugram. The Delhi Fire Brigade said it was informed about the incident around 1.30 p.m. and immediately rushed fire tenders to the site. The police said that the building was 40-50 years old, comprising a basement and five upper floors, and was used as a PG accommodation for students, many of whom were studying in Delhi Universitys South Campus in the Dhaula Kuan area. Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred, said the police, indicating that the heavy rains may have also contributed to the tragedy. Teams of Delhi Police, NDRF, Delhi Fire Service and DDMA, along with fire tenders and CATS ambulances, reached the spot and commenced rescue operations shortly after the incident, said an official. The victims were shifted to AIIMS, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met them and inquired about their condition. Earlier, CM Gupta, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Mayor Pravesh Wahi visited the tragedy site and monitored the rescue operations that continued till late in the evening. The rescue teams made arrangements for lighting for continuing operations after dark and kept oxygen cylinders on standby to help rescued victims.
Delhi building collapse: At least 5 dead, 11 rescued as rescue operations continue
Delhi building collapse: At least 5 dead, 11 rescued as rescue operations continue
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Nepal: India continues search and rescue operations in Chilime Tunnel
Kathmandu, Sep 6 (IANS) India's tunnel rescue team is continuing its operations despite challenging conditions and poor access, India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, said on Sunday. Search and Rescue Operations in Chilime Tunnel: Despite challenging conditions of limited and poor access, slush and heavy debris, the India-Nepal joint technical team continue to make progress in the tunnel with hard manual work. The teams also started establishing rope connectivity from Syafrubesi to the tunnel for induction of more men. Meanwhile, construction of a temporary road towards the tunnel is moving forward with about 950 m cleared, Ambassador Srivastava said on social media platform X. On Saturday, the team removed heavy debris, water and mud, which in the interior has reached close to the roof of the Chilime tunnel. The Ambassador said that this would allow heavy machinery to be taken deep into the tunnel and noted that, in parallel, work is also underway to make an access road from nearby Syafrubesi to the tunnel portal Continuing with its humanitarian assistance to Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that India has so far sent around 95 tonnes of relief material on seven aircraft, along with 54 personnel to support rescue and relief efforts following the devastating flash floods in the Himalayan nation. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi on Friday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India would continue to extend assistance based on the requirements communicated by the Nepalese government, with plans to send additional forensic kits, Bailey bridges and other requested materials in the coming days. We will continue to provide assistance as per the requirements of the Nepal government. In the coming days, we plan to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges and other materials that are requested by the Nepal government. Yesterday, we had two Indian aircraft flying to Kathmandu along with 21 tonnes of relief material. Till now, we have supplied around 95 tonnes of relief materials on seven aircraft. In addition to the relief material, we have also sent 54 personnel to support relief and rescue efforts in Nepal. This comprises 30 tunnel rescue experts, 19 forensic experts, and a five-member medical team. Our rescue and forensic teams are deployed on the ground, and they are working closely with the Nepalese authorities, Jaiswal added.
Strict action if negligence found in Satya Niketan building collapse probe: Delhi BJP chief
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the building collapse in Satya Niketan and assured that the Central Government, Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi stand firmly with the affected families in their hour of immense grief. A five-storey structure being used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed on Sunday in the congested Satya Niketan area near Delhi Universitys South Campus. The 40-50-year-old building, known locally as Hostel Daze, came down while repair work was underway in its basement. Several students were feared trapped under the debris. Rescue teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, police and other agencies launched immediate operations. Multiple people have been pulled out and shifted to hospitals, including AIIMS Trauma Centre, while search efforts continued late into the evening. Malhotra said the immediate priority is to rescue those still trapped under the rubble and ensure they receive prompt medical treatment. At this moment, our first priority is to rescue those trapped under the debris and take them for medical treatment. Immediately thereafter, an investigation into the accident will be conducted, he stated. He noted that the structure was an occupied building and stressed the need to establish the exact cause of the collapse. This was an occupied building, and it is essential to understand the exact cause of the accident, Malhotra said. Assuring accountability, the Delhi BJP chief made it clear that any negligence would not be tolerated. If any department is found guilty or negligent in the investigation into the accident, strict action will be taken against every officer and engineer involved, he declared. Malhotras remarks came as senior officials and political leaders visited the site and hospitals to oversee the rescue and relief efforts. An FIR (first information report) has been registered, and the building owner is under scrutiny. The incident has once again raised concerns over the safety of older buildings converted into student hostels in densely populated areas of the capital.
At the national convention of the Adivasi Adhikar Rashtriya Manch in New Delhi, a resolution was passed outlining a charter of demands on ST rights pertaining to resources, education, employment, and culture
Satya Niketan collapse: Student bodies demand safety audit
A building collapse in Satya Niketan, near Delhi University, has prompted student and teacher organisations to demand a comprehensive safety audit of paying guest accommodations across the city. The incident has highlighted concerns over structural compliance, fire safety, illegal constructions, and inadequate living conditions for students.
Delhi building collapse: FIR registered against 'owner' Hariram, renovation work under scanner
President Murmu expresses deep sorrow over building collapse tragedy in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed deep sadness over the tragic building collapse in Delhi and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. In a post shared on social media, the President said, I am deeply saddened by the accident of a building collapse in Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured. The five-storey building, being used as a paying guest accommodation for students known as Hostel Daze, collapsed on Sunday in the congested Satya Niketan area near Delhi Universitys South Campus. The structure, estimated to be 40 to 50 years old, came down while repair and excavation work was underway in its basement. Several students were trapped under the debris. Rescue operations involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Delhi Fire Service, police and other agencies began immediately. Multiple people have been pulled out and rushed to hospitals, including AIIMS Trauma Centre. Authorities confirmed that some lives were lost while several others sustained injuries, with a few remaining in critical condition. Search and rescue efforts continued late into the evening as teams worked to locate anyone still trapped. The incident has left the local student community and residents in shock. Eyewitnesses described hearing a loud rumble before the building crumbled, with some comparing the sensation to a mild earthquake. Concerns have been raised about the structural safety of older buildings converted into hostels in the densely populated locality. Senior political leaders and officials visited the site and hospitals to oversee the ongoing operations and meet the injured. An investigation has been ordered to determine the exact cause of the collapse, with preliminary focus on the basement renovation work and the overall condition of the structure. An FIR has also been registered in connection with the incident. President Murmus message of solidarity comes at a time when families of the victims are grappling with sudden loss and uncertainty. Her prayers for the injured reflect the nations collective hope for their speedy recovery as rescue and medical teams continue their efforts.
Delhi Satya Niketan PG Collapse: Death Toll Rise to 5, Rescue Ops On
A tragic incident unfolded in Delhis Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon when a five-storey student PG building, Hostel Daze, collapsed during ongoing basement construction. The nearly 50-year-old structure crumbled around 1:30 pm, killing at least five people and injuring several others. Authorities fear that 3040 residents may still be trapped under the debris. The [] The post Delhi Satya Niketan PG Collapse: Death Toll Rise to 5, Rescue Ops On appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Satya Niketan collapse: FIR will be registered shortly, says Delhi police; death toll reaches 4
The Satya Niketan building collapse has claimed four lives, according to Delhi police officials. An FIR will be registered shortly, and simultaneous raids are underway to apprehend those responsible. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the distressing loss of life in the incident. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met with rescued individuals receiving medical treatment at AIIMS.
Oppn slams Centre, Delhi govt over fatal hostel collapse
A five-storey boys' hostel in Satya Niketan, Delhi, collapsed, killing three students and trapping others, leading to widespread condemnation from opposition parties. Leaders from Congress and AAP criticised both the central and Delhi governments, highlighting inadequate hostel facilities and demanding accountability for student safety.
Swatantra Bhardwaj questioned by multiple teams over viral videos
New Delhi: Self-proclaimed Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, arrested in connection with the alleged assault on a student activists father during a protest at Delhis Jantar Mantar, was shown his viral videos and questioned by multiple police teams during his remand, officials said on Sunday, September 6. The 22-year-old Bhardwaj was asked more than 100 questions Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
From Gun to Gram Sabha: What real rehabilitation looks like
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) For decades, the story of Left-Wing Extremism was written through ambushes, landmines, armed squads and funerals. Today, in parts of Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, another story is being written. Its images are quieter -- a former Maoist discussing Gram Sabha rights, surrendered cadres rebuilding their homes, young people entering classrooms and workplaces, and men and women once trained for conflict learning to live without fear. This is what the return to the mainstream begins to look like. I recently interviewed Sonu, also known as Bhupathi or Venugopal, over a video call. The conversation offered an unusual glimpse of a man trying to understand his place in a world he had opposed for decades. He spoke about PESA, Gram Sabhas, forest produce and the development unfolding across Gadchiroli. He also spoke about the responsibility he has now been given and the work by which he wants to be judged. Taraka, Sonu's wife, will soon travel to Bengaluru along with around 100 others to attend yoga and meditation sessions at Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living ashram. The programme may appear modest beside the scale of the conflict they have left behind. Its meaning, however, is considerable. For someone who has spent years or decades inside an underground armed organisation, surrender is only the first physical act. The habits of secrecy, suspicion, violence and constant danger do not disappear when a weapon is deposited before the police. A person must learn again how to live within a family, make ordinary choices, trust institutions, earn a livelihood and imagine a future that is no longer governed by the next encounter. Yoga and meditation cannot perform this entire task. They can still play a valuable role within a wider rehabilitation programme by creating space for discipline, emotional stability and relief from prolonged stress. Sending Taraka and others to Bengaluru therefore carries a message larger than a wellness programme. The State is telling those who have surrendered that it is invested in their lives after surrender. That investment is already visible in Gadchiroli. Rehabilitation has moved beyond the one-time surrender cheque. Former cadres are being assisted with housing, healthcare, education, vocational training, employment, agriculture and self-employment. Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, bank accounts, e-Shram cards, driving licences and voter registration may sound like routine paperwork to an urban citizen. For someone who has lived underground, these documents open the door to lawful work, welfare, mobility and civic participation. Initiatives such as the Navjeevan rehabilitation colony and Project Sanjeevani give this policy a human form. Sanjeevani has helped former cadres who were subjected to sterilisation within the Maoist organisation obtain reversal procedures. The significance is profound. Rehabilitation here restores far more than income. It returns the possibility of family, parenthood and personal choice. During our video interview, Sonu spoke at length about PESA, Gram Sabhas and the economic rights of Adivasi communities over forest produce. He referred specifically to bamboo and tendu leaves, and to the transformation through which local communities and Gram Sabhas have gained a greater role in managing and benefiting from produce that was earlier controlled through departments and contractors. PESA, the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, extends local self-government to tribal areas covered under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution. It recognises the Gram Sabha as a central decision-making institution and gives it important authority over community resources and minor forest produce. The Forest Rights Act also includes bamboo and other non-timber forest produce within the framework of recognised forest rights. This matters because the strongest answer to Maoist claims of representing Adivasis is effective democratic power in Adivasi hands. When a Gram Sabha can make decisions, manage community resources, receive income from forest produce and question the administration, constitutional governance becomes something people can see, understand and use. If development and tribal welfare were truly the objectives of the movement, there should be no objection to achieving them through constitutional laws and democratic institutions. In fact, this route must be embraced. The gun consumed enormous time, energy and human life. Over the years, the movement gradually shifted away from working with the people. Military planning, recruitment, weapons, ambushes and attacks on security forces began to dominate its functioning. Protecting the organisation became more important than improving the lives of the people in whose name the war was being fought. Now that Sonu and several of his former comrades have surrendered, their knowledge of the forest, tribal culture and local problems can be used constructively. They can work on the issues they once claimed to fight for without forcing another generation of Adivasis into an armed conflict. Sonu also acknowledged the development taking place in Gadchiroli. He spoke about bridges being constructed in places that had remained inaccessible for years. In such a region, a bridge represents far more than concrete and steel. It connects villages to markets, children to education, patients to medical care and remote communities to the administration. Coming from a man who spent more than four decades inside the Maoist movement, this acknowledgement deserves attention. The movement repeatedly justified violence through the absence of governance. As administration, connectivity, rights and economic opportunities reach previously isolated regions, the space for that justification shrinks. Sonus rehabilitation has attracted criticism, particularly over his appointment as a coordinator at Gondwana University. Such questions are legitimate. His past cannot simply be wished away, the suffering of civilians and security personnel cannot be erased, and no former cadre should be placed beyond scrutiny. At one point during our video call, Sonu turned his phone around and showed me his office. Then he showed me the chair on which he now sits. His happiness was impossible to miss. After decades in the jungle, he had been entrusted with a responsibility through which he could work openly for his people. There was pride in that moment, along with a clear awareness that his performance would be watched closely. The appointment is temporary. Sonu knows that people want to see what he actually delivers before deciding whether he deserves to continue. He does not appear afraid of that test. He promised to discharge the responsibility with honesty and efficiency and said he wanted his work to speak for him. More than anything, he wants the opportunity to continue doing meaningful work for the people among whom he spent so many years. His response to those questioning his appointment was direct: examine his work and ask the Adivasi communities among whom he is working. That is a fair test. His contribution must be judged through transparent conduct, measurable public benefit and continued adherence to the Constitution. If he fulfils his responsibility honestly and effectively, his work should be recognised. If he fails, he must face the same scrutiny as anyone else holding a position of public responsibility. Permanent exclusion may appear to be the easier political response. It would also send a damaging message to those still carrying guns: that surrender offers no meaningful path back into society. A credible state must be strong enough to defeat violence and confident enough to reintegrate those who genuinely renounce it. Security operations create the conditions for surrender. Rehabilitation helps ensure that the surrender lasts. This is why the governments efforts deserve serious encouragement. Money alone cannot undo decades of indoctrination, fear and displacement. Housing, employment, healthcare, psychological support, family reunification, community acceptance, civic documents and a meaningful social role must follow. The police and civil administration must remain involved long after the surrender ceremony and the cameras have gone. The Bengaluru programme should be viewed within this broader framework. Men and women who have lived with constant danger may carry memories of encounters, executions, hunger, separation and the deaths of close companions. Some entered the movement when they were barely old enough to understand the ideology they were being asked to defend. Leaving the jungle does not automatically remove the jungle from the mind. Yoga, meditation and breathing practices can help them rediscover mental balance, discipline and a sense of inner stability. Such programmes can become a valuable part of the larger process of healing and reintegration when they are supported by employment, professional counselling and sustained institutional assistance. Tarakas journey to Bengaluru therefore represents more than a visit to an ashram. It is the journey of a woman stepping out of the shadow of an armed movement and beginning to rebuild herself as an individual. Perhaps, this is what rehabilitation looks like in real life. It begins with ordinary things that most of us barely notice: having an identity, entering an office without fear, learning a skill, earning an honest livelihood, building a home and planning a family. For someone emerging from the underground, these ordinary freedoms can feel extraordinary. A man who once lived by the discipline of an armed organisation is now discussing PESA, Gram Sabhas and forest rights from an office. His future will be judged through the work he chooses to do. Criticising every opportunity offered to surrendered Maoists may be emotionally satisfying to some, but it serves no long-term national purpose. If those who abandon violence are denied every opportunity to rebuild their lives, what message are we sending to the cadres who are still carrying guns? Encouraging rehabilitation does not excuse the bloodshed of the past. It reduces the possibility of fresh bloodshed in the future. Security forces have paid an enormous price in this conflict. Their sacrifices created the pressure under which the Maoist structure weakened. Rehabilitation carries that achievement forward by ensuring that surrendered cadres do not return to the jungle and that the next generation is never drawn into it. The governments initiatives should therefore be encouraged, strengthened and carefully monitored. Every programme must have measurable outcomes. Every person given public responsibility must remain accountable. Every surrendered cadre must be supported in building a lawful and independent life. Peace cannot survive on surrender ceremonies alone. It requires patient work long after the weapons have been handed over. For decades, India invested men, money and military strength in fighting Maoist violence. It must now show equal seriousness in securing the peace. The final defeat of Maoism will not be measured only by the number of cadres killed, arrested or surrendered. It will become visible when the gun loses both its power and its appeal; when an underground cadre chooses a home, a livelihood and a family; when forest rights are discussed inside a Gram Sabha instead of being enforced through an armed squad; and when the State demonstrates that it can protect, correct and rebuild. Taraka and the others travelling to Bengaluru are taking one more step towards that future. Instead of opposing such efforts, India should encourage them. (The writer is a bestselling author and independent researcher on internal security and Left-Wing Extremism. Views expressed in the article above are her own) bhaavna/khz
Delhi Building Collapse: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi React; CM Rekha Oversees Rescue, Assures Action
A five-storey PG building collapsed in Delhis Satya Niketan, triggering a major search and rescue operation by the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, Delhi Police and other agencies. Delhi Police said three people have died, while several others have been rescued and shifted to hospitals. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said 11 people had been rescued and that basement excavation during renovation may have caused a pillar to shift, leading to the collapse. She assured that those responsible, including the owner or any official, would not be spared. Union Home Minister Amit Shah cancelled his Goa event and spoke to senior officials about the rescue effort. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and prayed for the injured. Rahul Gandhi urged rescue teams to reach trapped students, while AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj raised allegations of illegal construction and corruption.
ABVP members detained for protesting over Satya Niketan building collapse at MCD headquarters
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members protested outside the MCD headquarters in Delhi. They demanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner's resignation following a building collapse. The student group highlighted negligence regarding safety compliance in student accommodations. ABVP activists called for an impartial investigation and safety audits of all PG buildings. This incident has deeply disturbed the student community in the national capital.
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A building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan killed three students. Opposition parties criticised the central and Delhi governments for negligence. They highlighted unsafe student accommodations due to inadequate hostel facilities. Rescue operations are underway for students trapped under the debris. Calls for safety audits and compensation for victims have been made.
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New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) At least three people were killed, and nine injured, with several others feared trapped under the debris as a building with a basement and five floors collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday, a police official said. Eleven trapped people were rescued from the collapse site as first responders used gas cutters and JCBs to cut iron beams and remove the debris, said the official. The incident took place around 1.30 p.m., and most of the victims were students who were living as PG in the building, which had rooms to accommodate 40 people, said a police official, adding that the buildings owner lives in Gurugram. The Delhi Fire Brigade said it was informed about the incident around 1.30 p.m. and immediately rushed fire tenders to the site. The police said that the building was 40-50 years old, comprising a basement and five upper floors, and was used as a PG accommodation for students, many of whom were studying in Delhi Universitys South Campus in the Dhaula Kuan area. Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred, said the police, indicating that the heavy rains may have also contributed to the tragedy. Teams of Delhi Police, NDRF, Delhi Fire Service and DDMA, along with fire tenders and CATS ambulances, reached the spot and commenced rescue operations shortly after the incident, said an official. The victims were shifted to AIIMS, where Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met them and inquired about their condition. Earlier, CM Gupta, Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu and Mayor Pravesh Wahi visited the tragedy site and monitored the rescue operations that continued till late in the evening. The rescue teams made arrangements for lighting for continuing operations after dark and kept oxygen cylinders on standby to help rescued victims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of life in the incident. In a post on X, the PMO said, The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi. The Chief Minister's Office (CMO), in a statement on social media platform X, said, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is at the incident site in Satya Niketan, R.K. Puram, along with senior officials and concerned authorities, closely monitoring the rescue operation. All agencies are at the site and working in close coordination. Every effort is focused on the safe rescue of the children. Relief and rescue operations are continuing on a war footing, it added. Rescue and emergency response operations are underway on a war footing at the site of the unfortunate building collapse... Teams from NDRF, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi Police, DDMA, MCD, CATS and Civil Defence are on site, the CMO added.
Indian pharma sector must lead in research and development, new molecules, biotech: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said that India must build resilient, globally integrated healthcare supply chains, strengthen its position as a trusted healthcare partner of the world and move beyond its success in generics towards greater research, development and innovation. Addressing the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 here, the minister said Indias pharmaceutical sector has a significant opportunity to showcase its capabilities to the world and that the country, known as the pharmacy of the world, must aim for a much bigger and better future. Highlighting the importance of resilience in supply chains, Goyal said that the world is increasingly looking for resilient supply chains and is not comfortable with excessive geographical dependence on one or two locations or with supply chains that could potentially be weaponised. He noted that India had earlier lost ground in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Key Starting Materials (KSMs) for a variety of reasons and said that it was now time to restore resilience in the pharmaceutical supply chain. Goyal further stated that pooling Indias demand would identify several products currently imported where there is potential for indigenous production. He added that countries across the world are now competing to attract investment and build resilience in their supply chains. The competition for investment is no longer limited to developing countries, with the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Europe and other developed economies also seeking to attract investments to their geographies. He said that India is, therefore, competing not only in goods and services but also with developed countries in attracting investment, making the task of strengthening Indias investment proposition even more important. Goyal noted that Indias success in generics has been built through the active and sustained efforts of the pharmaceutical industry. However, he said India cannot rest its case with generics if it aims to become a developed country by 2047. India must promote greater R&D, develop and patent its own products, and make use of programmes launched to support R&D and innovation. He added that the pharmaceutical sector should be at the forefront of R&D and leverage initiatives such as the Research and Development Innovation Fund (RDIF). He called for Indian companies, engineers and talent to focus on new molecules, biosimilars and biotechnology, which he said should become the next frontier for the sector. On infrastructure, Goyal said the government has been working to develop bulk drug parks, with projects coming up in Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, including both old and new parks. He said that 100 new industrial parks are coming up where dedicated areas can be provided for the pharma and healthcare sector, if required. On Ayush, Shri Goyal said that it represents Indias traditional medicine and traditional wisdom, but India is still exporting raw herbs. He called for greater scientific validation of Ayush products so that they can gain wider acceptance globally, noting that the Government has already been working in this direction. The minister attended the Expo along with Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Jitin Prasada, and Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal.
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An avoidable tragedy: Congress slams Modi govt over Delhi building collapse
The Congress on Sunday attacked the Modi government after a building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area, with party leader Rahul Gandhi asserting that every student's life is precious and their protection must be ensured under all circumstances. The five-storey building in a congested bylane in Satya Niketan near Delhi University's South Campus collapsed this afternoon, leaving three students dead and many trapped under the debris, officials said. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the building collapse is deeply distressing and an avoidable tragedy. Every effort must be made to rescue those trapped and ensure the best possible treatment for the injured, Kharge said on X. NSUI workers and Congress leaders are already on the ground, helping students, victims and their families in every possible way, the Congress chief said, adding that we stand firmly with them in this difficult hour. This tragedy also exposes the unsafe, overcro
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Every student's life precious, protection must be ensured: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress on Sunday attacked the Modi government after a building housing a boys' PG collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan area, with Rahul Gandhi asserting that every student's life is precious and their protection must be ensured under all circumstances. The five-storey building collapsed this afternoon, leaving one dead and several people trapped under the debris, officials said. The area is close to the heart of Delhi University's South Campus and has congested lanes lined with student hostels and eateries. In a post on X in Hindi, Gandhi said, The news of the building collapse in Satya Niketan, Delhi, is extremely heartbreaking and alarming. Reports indicate that several people are trapped under the debris, including many students from Delhi University. My appeal is that NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, and all rescue teams reach every single student by making every possible effort, ensuring that the injured receive the best possible immediate treatment, so that no effor
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Satya Niketan collapse: Nadda assures Delhi CM of all support
A five-storey building housing a boys' hostel in Satya Niketan, South Delhi, collapsed, resulting in three student deaths and several injuries. Union Health Minister J P Nadda and Home Minister Amit Shah have assured support and are monitoring the situation. Rescue operations are ongoing, with many feared trapped, and an investigation into the building's owner is underway.
Delhi building collapse: CM Rekha Gupta vows action, 11 rescued from Satya Niketan site
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta assured accountability for the building collapse. Eleven individuals were successfully rescued from the debris at the site. Rescue and relief operations continue to save trapped victims. The preliminary cause involved a pillar shift during renovation and excavation work. Authorities confirmed three fatalities and are investigating the incident thoroughly.
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V-P Radhakrishnan expresses sorrow over death in Delhi building collapse
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday expressed sorrow over the building collapse in southwest Delhis Satya Niketan, in which at least one person was killed and several others were injured. In a message on X, the Vice President said, Deeply saddened by the tragic building collapse at Satya Niketan, Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda also offered condolences. Deeply saddened by the tragic building collapse at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Local authorities are carrying out rescue and relief operations on a war footing. My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this unfortunate incident. I pray for the safety and well-being of everyone affected and for the speedy recovery of those injured, said Nadda in a post on X. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of life in the incident. In a post on X, the PMO said, The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, the police commissioner and NDRF chief to take stock of the ground situation. He also called off his scheduled events in Goa after the news of the Delhi tragedy broke out. Taking to X, the Home Minister said: Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Spoke with the Chief Minister, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and the Director General, NDRF, and assessed the situation on the ground. The local administration and the NDRF are conducting intensive rescue operations in close coordination. The injured are being provided with all necessary medical assistance. Praying for the speedy recovery of all those injured, HM Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin also expressed distress over the building collapse and spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta about relief work. In a message on social media platform X, Nabin said, The tragic building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan is deeply concerning. Spoke with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Ji to assess the situation. Earlier, Delhi Police said that the building was 40-50 years old, comprising a basement and five upper floors, and was used as a PG accommodation for students. Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred. At least one person was killed, and six were rescued by the first responders.
ISRO says remains at centre of Indias space programme, refutes media reports as baseless
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday issued a clarification regarding media reports on its role amid space sector reforms, saying it remains at the centre of Indias space programme, leading national efforts in advanced research, strategic capabilities, human space-flight, next-generation launch technologies, the Bharatiya Antariksh Station and lunar and planetary exploration, while a wider Indian ecosystem provides the scale needed to realise Indias 'Space Vision 2047'. In a detailed post on X, the space agency said there has been considerable reporting in parts of the media around the future role of ISRO including speculations and misinformation that there is an attempt to privatise ISRO or reduce its role. These assertions are completely baseless and incorrect. We wish to categorically state that ISRO will neither be privatised nor will its importance be diminished. ISRO will continue to remain Indias principal institution for advanced space research and technology development, national and strategic missions, space science and exploration, and critical and frontier space capabilities, said the space agency. The participation of private sector in space is not about reducing ISROs role. It is about enabling ISRO to focus even more strongly on the next generation of Indias space programme, while industry scales mature technologies and capabilities. What is changing is not the importance of ISRO, but the scale and structure of Indias space ecosystem, it noted. The space-sector reforms initiated since 2020 and institutionalised through the Indian Space Policy 2023, along with progressive liberalisation of FDI policy, aim to create a larger, stronger and globally competitive Indian space ecosystem. ISRO said that industry, start-ups and academia are being enabled to participate across the space value chain, complementing and multiplying ISROs capabilities. The reforms should therefore be seen as ecosystem expansion and capability multiplication, not privatisation. As Indias industrial and technological capabilities have grown, mature and scalable activities can increasingly be undertaken by Indian industry. ISRO has already transferred around multiple technologies to industry. Transferring a mature technology does not mean ISRO is withdrawing from that domain, said the space agency. It enables large-scale production, commercialisation, innovation and access to global markets while allowing ISROs scientific and technical manpower to concentrate on advanced research, next-generation technologies and complex national missions. The transition is, therefore, towards an ISRO-led national space ecosystem. ISROs role will progressively strengthen in areas where its scientific expertise matters most: frontier R&D, advanced technologies, human spaceflight, next-generation launch systems, deep-space and planetary missions and strategic national capabilities. It will continue developing cutting-edge technologies, including advanced payloads for communication, navigation and Earth observation, sensors, propulsion systems and other critical technologies, the X post elaborated. Meanwhile, mature and routinely manufactured systems can increasingly be scaled through industry. Production of mature launch vehicles, routine satellites and other established systems can increasingly be undertaken by industry or PSUs through appropriate competitive processes. This allows ISRO to devote more resources and scientific manpower to the next generation of technologies and missions, while the wider ecosystem provides the investment, manufacturing capacity and scale required by an expanding national space programme, it said. Indias ambitions include establishing the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, undertaking an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040, developing next-generation and reusable launch systems, pursuing sustained lunar and planetary exploration, and establishing India as a major global space power. These are technologically demanding missions that require ISRO to remain focused on advanced research and capabilities that cannot simply be substituted by commercial activity. The objective is, therefore. to enable industry to scale mature capabilities while ISRO pushes India towards the next technological frontier, said ISRO. The emergence of a vibrant private space ecosystem is already one of the major outcomes of 2020 space reforms. From only a handful of Indian space startups in 2020, India today has more than 450 startups, working across launch vehicles, satellites, propulsion, ground systems, Earth observation, communications and space applications. Indias space economy is presently estimated at around $8.4 billion, still a relatively small share of the rapidly expanding global space economy. India aims to increase its share of the global space market to $44 billion by 2033. That scale cannot be achieved through government resources and ISROs manpower alone. It requires private capital, industrial capacity, entrepreneurship and global market access, explained ISRO.
OPEC+ cartel sticks to status quo on oil production
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The OPEC+ cartel maintained a status quo on its oil production for October at a meeting held on Sunday to review global market conditions and outlook. The seven OPEC+ countries -- Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, plan to draw up a new agreement on quotas to be allocated to each member before they decide on their next output targets. The oil cartel had previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023. The seven countries reiterated their collective commitment to achieve full conformity with the Declaration of Cooperation. The seven OPEC+ countries will continue to hold monthly meetings to review market conditions. The next meeting will be held on October 4, according to a statement issued after the meeting. The OPEC+ on Aug 2 approved an increase in its crude production quota by around 188,000 barrels per day from September, which restores the earlier production cuts that were rolled out by the oil cartel in 2023. The decision to increase production was taken by the seven key OPEC+ producers. However, the decision of OPEC+ to increase production have a limited impact on global oil supplies as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil and gas exports as the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20 per cent of the world's oil and gas exports transit, remains choked. Consequently, higher production quotas do not automatically translate into more oil reaching global buyers. Higher official quotas do not necessarily mean that producers can actually deliver the additional crude. Russia is facing pressure on its oil industry after repeated Ukrainian drone attacks striking deep into Russian territory to hit energy infrastructure. The country's production is currently around 9 million barrels per day, below its OPEC+ target of about 9.8 million barrels per day. The UAE's exit from the OPEC+ group in May has added another layer of uncertainty. Its departure followed years of frustration over production cuts and has raised questions about how much longer OPEC+ members will remain willing to accept coordinated limits. Oil prices were hovering at around $91.5 a barrel during the end of the week, rising by 8 to 10 per cent rise as the US and Iran went in for a fresh round of missile attacks.
Harish Rawat Calls for Urgent Action on Dilapidated Buildings in Delhi
Harish Rawat emphasizes the need to identify and evacuate unsafe buildings in Delhi before the monsoon to prevent disasters. Harish Rawat Calls for Urgent Action on Dilapidated Buildings in Delhi
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Indian leaders, including PM Modi, express sorrow over a building collapse in Delhi, as rescue operations continue for trapped individuals. Leaders Express Condolences Following Tragic Building Collapse in Delhi
Five officers suspended, one attached to Gwalior after spurious liquor deaths in Sagar
Bhopal, Sep 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has taken stern administrative action following the deaths of several people after consuming spurious liquor in three villages of Banda tehsil in Sagar district. The tragic incident, which unfolded late on Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday, claimed multiple lives in Gogra Khurd, Nauroz and Patan villages. On the Chief Ministers directions, Excise Commissioner Deepak Saxena suspended three officers Sagars Assistant Excise Commissioner Kirti Dubey, Assistant District Excise Officer Dilip Khandate and Banda Circle Excise Sub-Inspector Proshni Ureti. Deputy Commissioner and Divisional Flying Squad in-charge Neerja Srivastava has been removed from the district and attached to Gwalior headquarters. The police department simultaneously suspended Banda police station in-charge Rajendra Singh Kushwaha and Gugra outpost in-charge Sub-Inspector Puran Lal Ladia with immediate effect. Speaking on Sunday, Chief Minister Yadav made it clear that no one found responsible would be spared. This is a sensitive matter. As soon as I came to know about it during my stay in New Delhi, I directed the Minister in-charge of Sagar district and the concerned officials to immediately investigate and take strict action against the culprits, he said. He also ordered senior officers to ensure prompt investigation, relief and proper medical treatment for those affected. Senior officials, including the Commissioner, Inspector General, Collector and Superintendent of Police of Sagar Division, rushed to the spot. They met the bereaved families, reviewed the condition of patients admitted to hospital and instructed medical teams to provide all necessary care without delay. Door-to-door screening was launched in the affected villages, and liquor samples were seized for forensic examination. Preliminary findings have pointed to the possible presence of methyl alcohol, with investigators also examining suspected supply links from across the Uttar Pradesh border. The deaths have left several families devastated. Local residents reported that people fell ill after consuming the liquor on Saturday night, with symptoms of vomiting, headache and sudden deterioration leading to fatalities. The administration has sealed local liquor outlets as a precautionary measure while the probe continues. Chief Minister Yadav reiterated that the government would not tolerate such negligence and that accountability would be fixed at every level. Further action is expected as the investigation progresses and post-mortem reports become available.
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) Vice President Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday planted trees in collaboration with the Central Government Employees Residential Welfare Association in Raja Bazaar area, marking the 40th successive Sunday under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign. Taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign, local residents planted trees in honour of their mothers at Multi-Storey Flats Type-4 in DIZ Area's Sector-4 at Raja Bazaar, an official statement said. Addressing residents, Residential Welfare Association (RWA) officials, children, women and NDMC employees, Chahal said that this campaign, which has been ongoing for 40 consecutive Sundays, is proof that environmental protection is no longer just a government effort but is becoming a sustained campaign involving public participation. He added that planting a tree is only the beginning, the real responsibility lies in keeping it alive and growing it into a strong tree. Plants require regular watering, proper care, and protection. Therefore, the message of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' should not be limited to planting a tree but should be transformed into a resolution to plant a tree, protect it, and make it a tree, Chahal said. He added that every tree planted in the name of a mother symbolises both an emotional connection and our responsibility to the environment. A tree planted today can provide shade, clean air, greenery, and a better environment in the years to come, he said, appealing to local residents not to consider the trees planted around them merely as a tree planting activity but to take responsibility for them and contribute to their development. Those present on the occasion included RWA President Dharamveer, General Secretary Manoj Bansal, Treasurer Surendra, senior members Vaibhav Bajaj, Sudhanshu Pandey, Sanjay Kumar Mishra and Krishna Kumar, among others, from the Residential Welfare Association. During the event, local residents and officials of the Residential Welfare Association also raised various civic issues and demands related to the area with Chahal. The Residential Welfare Association requested that Multi-Storey Flats Type-4 in DIZ Area's Sector-4 at Raja Bazaar at Gol Market in New Delhi, be excluded from the redevelopment project. The Residential Welfare Association officials said that the building was newly constructed in 2017 and is currently in good condition, the statement said. In addition, issues related to the cleanliness, maintenance, and other civic amenities of the area's parks were also raised with the NDMC Vice President . Chahal directed officials to inspect local issues and ensure timely necessary action. He said that regular communication with the Residential Welfare Association and local residents helps understand the actual needs of the area and makes addressing civic issues more effective. Officials and employees from the New Delhi Municipal Council's Civil, Electricity, Health, and Horticulture departments were present at the event.
ISRO will remain bedrock of Indian space sector: IN-SPACe chairman
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Pawan Goenka, Chairman of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), said on Sunday that ISRO will remain the bedrock of Indian space sector, as some misleading reports surfaced around the future role of the Indian space agency. In a post on X, he said that there has been some misleading narrative in the media around the future role of ISRO. Let me say it unequivocally: ISRO s role is by no means diminishing. It will remain the bedrock of Indian space sector. The reforms since 2020 are about expanding Indias overall space ecosystem. IN-SPACe will facilitate and authorise greater non-government participation, while NSIL will help commercialise mature capabilities, Goenka mentioned. He further stated that the idea is to let industry increasingly manufacture and scale mature launch vehicles, satellites and other systems, while ISRO focuses on what it is uniquely placed to do: advanced R&D, scientific missions, strategic missions, new technologies, and infrastructure that is too complex for the private sector to develop on its own. ISRO will remain at the core of Indias space programme leading frontier research and the next generation of national missions, including the Bharatiya Antariksh Station by 2035, an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040, next-generation launch systems, and sustained lunar and planetary exploration, he noted. The direction is not a smaller ISRO. It is a larger Indian space ecosystem, with ISRO pushing the technological frontier, he said. Earlier in the day, he said that India is targeting a major expansion in its space launch capabilities, with plans to increase the number of launches to 50 a year by 2030 as the country looks to build a full-fledged commercial space ecosystem. Goenka said the decision to open Indias space sector to private players five years ago was guided by two key objectives enabling the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to venture into new frontiers and creating opportunities for private industry to scale up its capabilities. Now comes the real test: scaling up. We have set ourselves an ambitious target of 50 launches a year by 2030, he said.
India Backs UN Map Resolution, Draws Line On Jammu Kashmir, Ladakh Depiction
SRINAGAR: India has backed a United Nations General Assembly resolution promoting the use of equal-area world map projections, while making it clear that any depiction of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh must conform to Indias official map. The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday said New Delhi voted in favour of the resolution but underlined []
India today increasingly approaches world with confidence: Report
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India today increasingly engages with the world with confidence, not insecurity. India does not need to decide between its heritage and modernity, or choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, or pick between global partnerships and independent decision-making, a report said. India's rise is one of the most important developments in the 21st century. India's story of rise is remarkable as it is driven by demographic strength, democracy, strategic geography, technological capability, cultural influence and an increasingly confident foreign policy. India has been growing economically and strategically without leaving its own identity, according to an opinion piece in Global Kashmir. India registered a growth rate of 7.8 per cent in the April-June 2026 quarter. This performance comes at a time when there is geopolitical uncertainty and several major economies were witnessing slower growth. India's economic growth showcases the creation of an ecosystem in which digital technology, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, domestic consumption and innovation are reinforcing one another. The digital revolution is one of the most important aspects of India's transformation, as technology has been used to increase people's access to payments, financial services, and public services. India's greatest diplomatic strength today is its policy of maintaining ties with competing centres of global power simultaneously instead of choosing sides. India maintains ties with the US and other Indo-Pacific partners while continuing its historical ties with Russia. India has also established itself as the voice for the Global South by advocating for development, technology access, climate justice, food and energy security and greater representation in global institutions, according to an opinion piece in Global Kashmir. I believe India's most important transformation is psychological. The India of today increasingly approaches the world not with insecurity, but with confidence. It does not have to choose between its heritage and modernity. It does not have to choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, Social and Peace activist Sheikh Jamsheed said in an opinion piece in Global Kashmir. It does not have to choose between global partnerships and independent decision-making. India can engage with the world on its own terms. That confidence is important because nations become influential not only when others recognise their strength, but when they themselves begin to believe in their capacity to shape events, the author added. The new international order will be shaped by technological revolutions, diplomatic negotiations, economic competition, conflicts, partnerships and the choices made by nations in the coming years, and India has an extraordinary opportunity at this time. According to the report, India must use its influence to promote a world that is more representative, connected, technologically inclusive and respectful of the aspirations of developing countries. India's objective should be to define the 21st century and not to dominate it.
PM Modi expresses grief over loss of life in Delhi building collapse
New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of life in a building collapse in south-west Delhis Satya Niketan, assuring that the authorities involved in relief work at the tragedy site are doing their best to assist victims. In a post on X, the PMO said, The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, the police commissioner and NDRF chief to take stock of the ground situation. He also called off his scheduled events in Goa after the news of the Delhi tragedy broke out. The Home Minister said that all the agencies are acting in close co-ordination to provide medical assistance to all those injured in the unfortunate mishap. Taking to X, the Home Minister said: Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Spoke with the Chief Minister, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, and the Director General, NDRF, and assessed the situation on the ground. The local administration and the NDRF are conducting intensive rescue operations in close coordination. The injured are being provided with all necessary medical assistance. Praying for the speedy recovery of all those injured, HM Shah said Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin also expressed distress over the building collapse and spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta about relief work. In a message on social media platform X, Nabin said, The tragic building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan is deeply concerning. Spoke with Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Ji to assess the situation. Relief and rescue operations are underway on a war footing, with all possible efforts being made to provide immediate medical assistance to the injured. Praying for the safety and well-being of all those affected in this difficult hour, he added. Earlier, Delhi Police said that the building was 40-50 years old, comprising a basement and five upper floors, and was used as a PG accommodation for students. Repair work was underway in the basement when the incident occurred. At least one person was killed, and six were rescued by the first responders.
Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'
Rishikesh, Sep 6 (IANS) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a ruly unforgettable moment. Sharing the experience of taking a dip in the Ganga on social media platform X, Keiichi said that he felt a profound spiritual connection, along with awe, humility, and gratitude. He also lit an earthen lamp (diya) at the banks of the river Ganga. While sharing pictures and a video of himself immersed in the sacred water, the Japanese envoy said, Finally, a full dip in the Ganges in Rishikeshthree times! Over the Janmashtami weekend, surrounded by people carrying on centuries-old faith and traditions, I felt a profound spiritual connection, along with awe, humility, and gratitude. A truly unforgettable moment. Ono Keiichi has been regularly sharing his experience of exploring India and relishing its rich cuisine on his social media account. On August 18, he enjoyed masala dosa and filter coffee at Tamil Nadu House in New Delhi. Sharing his experience on X, the Japanese envoy said, Enjoyed a delicious masala dosa and filter coffee at Tamil Nadu House. A wonderful taste of South India! On August 8, Ono Keiichi, along with his staff, enjoyed dhokla and chaas at Gujarat Bhawan in New Delhi. On May 22, the Japanese envoy joined the India-Japan Cultural Exchange on Tea at UN House to mark International Tea Day. In a post on X, he said, Wonderful to join the India-Japan Cultural Exchange on Tea at UN House, New Delhi, celebrating International Tea Day. Masala chai and matcha differ in taste and cultural spirit, but both reflect respect, hospitality, and harmony values shared by India and Japan. On May 12, Keiichi enjoyed a meal at Andhra Pradesh Bhavan and shared his experience on X. Delighted to return to my favourite Andhra Pradesh Bhawan! Brought Special Advisor to the Japan Prime Minister Uno Yoshimasa to enjoy an authentic thali with the team. Always grateful for the warm hospitality, and had fun trying the recommended Double Ka Meetha at the end sweet and delicious, he wrote on X.
Delhi Building Collapse: Guilty Will Not Be Spared, Says Delhi CM
Gupta said the government's priority was to save those trapped under the debris and assess the condition of those who had been rescued
