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The Mumbai Fire Brigade, local police, BMC Ward Control and a 108 Ambulance team were mobilised, and the blaze was brought under control

On September 10, Ms. Mayawati had announced the ouster of her nephew Mr. Anand, setting him “completely free” from BSP

The National Household Travel Survey indicates that only 15% of workers use public transport for commuting. It reveals that 46% of workers rely on two-wheelers and cars, leading to traffic congestion. Walking is the second most common commute mode, with 28.3% of workers traveling on foot. Student commuting patterns differ significantly, with 37% walking to educational institutions.

Women's success rate in JEE-Advanced achieved a record high in 2026 while their IIT seat share remained mostly unchanged. A total of 10,107 women qualified, reflecting a 7.5% increase in their qualifying count. Admissions across IITs reached 18,861, with 20% allocated to female candidates. Significant gains were reported for SC and ST candidates in qualification rates.

Earlier this year, Travis and Jason Kelce quietly donated $10,000 to help a Team USA hockey star’s family travel to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The contribution supported a $50,000 fundraiser created after the family struggled to afford the trip. Travis also offered encouragement before the Olympic debut, while Jason and Kylie attended the gold-medal game. Team USA eventually defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime for gold.

Saifullah Kasuri made controversial remarks regarding the Pakistan army's role in regional conflicts. He threatened to erase Israel from the world map and defend Saudi holy sites. After the Pahalgam attack, he has been active in public events to raise support. High-level meetings between Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hamas have been reported, indicating growing connections. Kasuri's actions reflect an increasing boldness post-attack, as he recruits youth and gathers funds.

The hour-long meeting focused on the situation facing farmers, including water availability, agricultural conditions and the availability of fodder for livestock

Nearly 23 years after the Tamil Nadu assembly's breach of privilege resolution, a Supreme Court hearing is scheduled. The resolution imposed a 15-day sentence on some journalists but has since been withdrawn. Senior advocates claimed that the writ petition's cause of action no longer exists and argued the matter has become academic. As a result, the Supreme Court is expected to dispose of the petitions.

The case dates back to June 12, when FDA food safety officers in Pune inspected the establishment following a complaint of food poisonining

S Jaishankar emphasized the uncertainties facing the world during his speech at the Kautilya Economic Conclave. He expressed confidence in India's ability to navigate challenges such as conflicts and economic volatility. The minister highlighted India's proactive stance during crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Jaishankar called for diplomacy to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict, particularly concerning maritime security.

The Union law ministry has announced the appointment of three judges to the Supreme Court. Justice Sunita Agarwal, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, and Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh have been elevated. These judges were previously chief justices of their respective high courts and will be sworn in soon. With these appointments, the Supreme Court remains one judge short of its sanctioned strength.

Election Commission officials clarified that there was no change to Form 6, only an additional declaration form was introduced. This statement followed CJI Surya Kant's observation regarding the approval of modified Form 6. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the Chief Election Commissioner of making illegal changes to the form. The Election Commission denied these accusations and referred to a previous press note for clarification.

Harish Rawat's thanksgiving yatra has prompted a strong response from AICC, emphasizing the need for party unity. Kumari Selja has criticized the yatra as a parallel program that undermines Congress interests. The party leadership has expressed concern regarding Rawat's controversial statements and the potential division of support. A meeting between Rawat and Selja is expected to take place later this week.

Once one of India’s busiest river ports, Dibrugarh eyes greater movement of goods

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan raised concerns regarding the deletion of voters through special intensive revision, facing criticism from former CJI BR Gavai. While Bhuyan emphasized that disenfranchising citizens violates constitutional rights, Gavai expressed reservations about commenting on ongoing legal matters. Former Supreme Court judge Rohinton Fali Nariman also voiced concerns about the democratic implications of voters being removed from lists.

The assessment threw up two separate issues. The first concerned jewellery worth Rs 67,39,949 that the woman had disclosed in Schedule AL of her income tax return. The tribunal also examined whether the Rs 12 lakh paid to the HUF represented a genuine brokerage expense when the same person, the HUF's Karta/coparcener, had already received another Rs 12 lakh for the same transaction.

A Delhi court has ordered the completion of an inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against Chandrashekhar Azad. The complainant accused Azad of raping her under the pretext of marriage and claimed the police did not register an FIR. The police sought additional time for the inquiry, but the complainant opposed this request. The court rejected the police's plea and emphasized that the alleged offence is punishable with life imprisonment.

India and Switzerland have signed five agreements to strengthen cooperation in trade and mobility. The two countries aim to enhance market access for Indian exports and attract Swiss investments in key sectors. A new mobility agreement will facilitate easier access for Indian professionals and students to Switzerland. Both leaders discussed global conflicts and emphasized the importance of dialogue for peace.

BJP has chosen not to renominate Union ministers Hardeep Singh Puri and B L Verma for Rajya Sabha. This decision raises speculation about a possible reshuffle of the council of ministers by PM Narendra Modi. Since several ministers have been given organization roles, it indicates their continuation in government may be unlikely. Puri's term ends in November, and he may be reassigned for the Punjab assembly polls.

The rebel NC MP has started an outreach in J&K ahead of the proposed resignation on November 3 this year from the party