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In an effort to bolster city safety, new fire safety regulations have been implemented for buildings in Delhi. These updated guidelines, part of the Unified Building Bye-Laws, encompass eighteen crucial categories, including provision for fire engine access and secured exits. Additionally, structures are now required to maintain emergency power and continuous monitoring systems, all in response to recent fire incidents that highlighted the need for stronger protections.

Dell COO Jeff Clarke marked thirty-nine years with the technology company. This milestone coincides with Dell's major 'One Dell Way' transformation initiative. The company is consolidating multiple applications and systems into a single enterprise platform. This comprehensive change aims to simplify processes and enhance data flow across departments. The transformation is designed to prepare Dell for an AI-driven business environment.

India has formally charged Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba, in connection with a new case of terrorism. The Mumbai Police have initiated proceedings for a trial in absentia, highlighting the legacy of LeT across various phases. Originating from the Afghan jihad in the 1980s, the organization has transitioned from focusing on Kashmir insurgency to embracing a wider range of terror operations.

Delhi Police will host an awareness program next week for Northeast residents. The event will focus on rental agreements and security deposit issues. Tenants will learn about their rights and responsibilities regarding rent. Police will widely circulate advisories with community leaders' help. This initiative aims to prevent and resolve landlord-tenant disputes effectively.

Anthropic's CEO assures investors that AI will not dismantle enterprise software companies. He views AI expansion as a positive, collaborative evolution for the technology sector. Wall Street experienced sell-offs after an AI announcement, but software firms have recovered. Salesforce reported strong growth and client retention, deepening its AI integration. Concerns persist regarding data security and enterprise autonomy with AI providers.

A total of 62 rounds were fired during the confrontation along Son River, according to Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)

The dispute originated from an operation in response to an ambush near the Dera Ki Gali (DKG) area of Poonch District on December 21, 2023, during which four soldiers were killed, two of them being mutilated

Since 2022, India has pivoted towards Russia to meet the bulk of its crude oil needs — raw material for making fuels like petrol and diesel

The proposed comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) is expected to open new avenues for greater trade and investment, while fostering cooperation in technology, talent and resilient supply chains

The victims were identified as K. Valli (27), and her two sons K. Bharath (7) and K. Santhosh (3). When they were walking across the track near Arakkonam railway station, they were hit and run over by Chennai Central Suburban – Tiruchanur MEMU train.

The DGCA had at least twice since 2025 flagged concerns over Tecnam planes, primarily used in India for flying training, with FTOs

Divya Mittal, a 2013-batch IAS officer in Uttar Pradesh, announced her resignation on August 30, 2026, describing her 13-year career as “unforgettable”

BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said Parliament took a "historic" constitutional decision on August 5, 2019, and the Supreme Court subsequently upheld the abrogation of Article 370

Mr. Modi is on a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This is his fourth visit to the country.

Photon Matrix, a Changzhou startup, has opened preorders for its blue laser mosquito air defense system at $1,088, with an indoor infrared version at $988. The device uses LiDAR and AI vision to scan a six-metre arc, lock onto a mosquito in three milliseconds and burn its wings, claiming 30 kills per second in total darkness. Mass production began in August. None of the performance or safety claims have been independently tested.

In a letter dated August 15, the workers alleged “disorder” in the Bihar Pradesh Congress Committee (BPCC) during the Assembly election and accused the party’s in-charge of acting arbitrarily in the distribution of tickets.

Traffic between the Hadas Pimpalgaon and Maliwada areas along the Samruddhi Highway resumed at 4 a.m. on August 30, according to district officials

Sources said some leaders in the meeting suggested avoiding the term “Gen Z” and instead using the broader term “youth” or references to specific age groups