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Issue of illegal mining dominates Question Hour in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council discussed illegal mining, with SP members highlighting revenue losses and illegal activities in Sonbhadra, Etawah, and Saharanpur. Government promised task forces and investigations to address concerns raised by members.

Ludhiana: Factory manager rapes 28-yr-old woman on pretext of job interview

Factory manager Pardeep Mishra allegedly raped a 28-year-old job aspirant after drugging her at a resort near Sahnewal. He offered her ₹10,000 to stay silent. Police have filed an FIR and are searching for the accused.

Ludhiana: Woman held for selling newborn son for ₹2.5L

A mother in Ludhiana sold her newborn son for ₹2.5 lakh, involving an Asha worker and hospital staff. Her father-in-law exposed the child trafficking scheme after discovering call recordings, leading to a police investigation and FIR against the accused.

Ludhiana: Residents await aid as flood damage worsens

Ludhiana residents in Dhoka Mohalla suffer extensive flood damage from Buddha Nullah overflow, with homes submerged, belongings destroyed, and contaminated water. Residents await government aid, facing significant personal and economic losses after two weeks of devastation.

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.