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Ban on altering vehicle’s original dimensions: Jammu DM

Jammu DM clarifies vehicle modification order, banning changes that alter original dimensions. Allows BIS-approved alloy wheels if manufacturer specifications are met. Aims to enhance road safety and prevent unauthorized vehicle alterations while supporting legal modifications.

Ludhiana: Passengers hassled as more than 100 buses remain off road for 2 hrs

Contractual workers at Ludhiana bus stand staged a two-hour protest, halting bus operations and stranding hundreds of passengers. The strike was due to delayed salary payments, causing traffic disruptions and inconvenience to commuters across Punjab.

Uttar Pradesh has 17,000 startups, becoming innovation, tech hub, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh boasts 17,000 startups, including eight unicorns, positioning itself as an innovation hub. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state's supportive business environment, emphasizing security, ease of doing business, and ecosystem for entrepreneurial growth.

Clerics welcome Supreme Court’s interim verdict on Waqf Amendment Act

Supreme Court partially suspends Waqf Amendment Act, staying key provisions. Muslim clerics welcome interim order, hoping for complete relief in final verdict. Expect justice and potential benefits for Muslim community's land and development.

Yogi assures security to Disha Patani’s family after firing at Bareilly home

Yogi Adityanath assured security to Disha Patani's family after a firing incident at their Bareilly home. Two motorcycle-borne attackers fired shots, prompting an FIR. Police are investigating with digital evidence, promising to trace the perpetrators.

Delhi BMW crash eyewitness: ‘Didn’t know woman’s car hit them’

A BMW driver, Gaganpreet Makkad, caused a fatal accident killing Navjot Singh. She guided the witness, Mohammed Gulfam, to the hospital, hiding her involvement until later. Makkad was subsequently arrested, while Singh's wife remains hospitalized.

Rivalry between TMC’s Birbhum heavyweights surfaces at Abhishek Banerjee’s meeting

At a meeting led by Abhishek Banerjee, TMC's Birbhum leaders Anubrata Mondal and Kajal Sheikh had a heated argument. Banerjee mediated, emphasizing party unity, with Sheikh downplaying their differences and asserting they remain a family.

Calcutta HC orders examination of discrepancies in 2 BJP workers’ autopsy reports

Calcutta High Court orders a medical board to examine discrepancies in two BJP workers' autopsy reports, after their deaths during a village dance competition raised suspicions of communal killing. A CID probe is underway, with the state to file a report by September 18.

2 killed, 6 injured as truck rams into multiple vehicles in Indore

A speeding truck in Indore lost control, ramming multiple vehicles, killing two and injuring six. The truck caught fire, causing panic. The driver was arrested, and victims were rushed to hospital. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and devastating.

Alambagh kids’ abductor says demanded ransom to start business: Lucknow Police

Vijay Sharma, 19, kidnapped two boys from his neighborhood to raise money for a footwear factory. Arrested by Lucknow Police, he demanded Rs 10 lakh ransom. The children were rescued within 48 hours, with investigations ongoing.

Engineers have made marked contribution to India’s growth: UP minister Swatantra Dev

UP minister Swatantra Dev Singh praised engineers' contributions to India's development, highlighting their role in iconic projects like Ram Mandir and Chenab Bridge. He emphasized engineers' impact on improving farmers' lives and nation-building during Engineers' Day celebrations.

Complete schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission in Varanasi by March: Union minister Puri

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri directed completion of 531 Jal Jeevan Mission schemes in Varanasi by March 2026, emphasizing transparent beneficiary reach and development project monitoring during a district coordination meeting.

Contractual worker alleges rape by manager at Bengal govt hospital

A contractual worker at a Bengal government hospital accused her facility manager of rape, alleging previous attempts and workplace threats. Police arrested the accused, Zahir Abbas Khan, following her complaint at the Panskura Superspeciality Hospital.

Bengal: Govt high school teacher held for online gambling, ₹1.3 cr seized

A government high school teacher was arrested for an online gambling racket in Sikkim. Police seized ₹1.34 crore during raids at his house and in-laws' residence, arresting 14 people involved in the illegal gambling operation.

MoEF flags forest right violations in Similipal Tiger Reserve village relocation

The Ministry of Environment flagged potential rights violations in Similipal Tiger Reserve's village relocation. Tribal villagers from Bakua claim forcible eviction without consent, challenging forest clearance and alleging fraudulent documentation in their displacement process.

Pvt owners can’t flaunt ‘G’ series nos on auctioned govt vehicles

UP transport department orders private owners of auctioned government vehicles to replace 'G' registration numbers within 60 days. Non-compliance may lead to RC suspension and legal action. Owners must obtain new registration marks and update documents.