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CBI brings back Singapore scam accused absconding since 2013, arrests him at Delhi airport
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully brought back Harnek Singh, an accused in a Singapore scam case who had been absconding since 2013. Singh was deported from the United States and arrested by CBI officials immediately after he arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on September 9, 2026.
Satya Niketan PG tragedy aftermath: 34 structures demolished, 17 sealed in MCD crackdown after 7 killed
In the aftermath of the Satya Niketan PG collapse that claimed 7 lives, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its crackdown on dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of building regulations across the national capital. As part of the enforcement exercise conducted on Wednesday, the civic body carried out 34 demolitions across all 12 zones, besides sealing 17 properties, issuing 22 show-cause notices and passing four demolition orders.
CM Vijay formed a new alliance, Congress announced, earthquake in South politics?
A new chapter was added to the politics of South India on Wednesday when the Congress announced a new alliance under the leadership of CM Vijay. This alliance has been named Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance. Now this can have a great impact on the equation and base in the upcoming general elections of the country's politics. This alliance was announced on Wednesday under the leadership of TVK. The new alliance was announced at the alliance coordination meeting held at the TVK headquarters in Panayyur, Chennai. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay met for the second t
BRICS Summit 2026 schedule is out: Check key events and timings for September 12 and 13
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, with the Ministry of External Affairs releasing the schedule for the two-day meeting. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam and will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees.
Su-57 fighter jet deal to take center stage as Putin, PM Modi meet on Friday ahead of BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a bilateral meeting on Friday, September 11, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with the proposed sale of Russia's Su-57 fighter jets to India expected to be among the key issues on the agenda.
Russian President Putin to attend BRICS Summit in India, hold bilateral talks with PM Modi
President Vladimir Putin will take part in the 18th BRICS Summit in India, scheduled to be held on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday during a virtual interaction with Indian reporters. The spokesperson said the visit is an opportunity for the two countries to discuss issues of bilateral relations. He also wished India success in hosting the summit.
PM Modi inaugurates freight corridor projects in Vadodara, calls it backbone of India's trade and Commerce
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from a large gathering at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event in Vadodara on Tuesday. The Prime Minister also held a mega show in the city and dedicated three key sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), marking the completion of a major phase of India's dedicated freight infrastructure. The three sections -- Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Terminal (JNPT) -- together cover 326 route kilometres and have been developed at a cost of over Rs 20,700 cr
Resilience, innovation, sustainability: What are India's main focuses for BRICS Summit from September 12
India is all set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the rapidly evolving intergovernmental forum of major emerging market economies and developing nations. First established as the BRIC alliance comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, which convened its first Foreign Ministers' meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York in 2006 and held its inaugural summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009, the group expanded to BRICS following South Africa's admission in 2011.
Advanced helicopters, trawl tanks and more: Defence ministry clears Rs 1.10 lakh crore acquisition proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a major round of military procurements worth around Rs 1.10 lakh crore. The defence ministry approved acquisition of military hardware for the three services including radars, advanced light helicopters and mechanical mine layers. Around 98 per cent of the total procurements will be sourced from Indian industry.
Abu Dhabi-bound Air India Express flight turns back to Kochi after engine oil drops mid-air rapidly
An Air India Express Boeing 737 operating flight IX 415 from Cochin to Abu Dhabi was forced to turn back after the crew detected a rapid drop in the oil quantity of Engine 1 during the flight. The aircraft was around 50 minutes into its journey and cruising at an altitude of 36,000 feet when the pilots noticed that the engine oil quantity was falling rapidly. The crew responded to the situation and carried out a FORDEC assessment, a structured decision-making process used by flight crews to evaluate developing situations and determine the safest course of action.
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