Two Class 10 students in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj rescued a woman after she jumped into a canal following a family dispute. Krishna Gupta and Saddam Hussain entered the strong current and brought the drowning woman to safety. Superintendent of Police Shakti Mohan Awasthi has decided to publicly honour the students with certificates of appreciation for their courage and humanity.
Bail Pola 2026 is being celebrated across Maharashtra and neighboring states today, September. The traditional agricultural festival honours farm animals, particularly bullocks, for their crucial role in farming. Celebrations feature groomed livestock, local processions, homemade puran poli and digital greetings shared online.
A 12-year-old boy was critically injured after he was allegedly stabbed at least four times by another 12-year-old following a dispute over kite flying in Faridabad’s Karuna Colony. Police said the accused allegedly brought a kitchen knife from his home and attacked the victim, whose intestines were ruptured. An FIR for attempted murder has been registered.
Bail Pola 2026 will be celebrated on September 10 and 11 across Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh. Falling on Shravana Amavasya, this traditional thanksgiving festival honours farm cattle for their hard work. Farmers decorate bullocks, prepare Puran Poli, and share digital greetings, messages and HD wallpapers.
A pressure cooker exploded while khichdi was being prepared for a mid-day meal at Sopara Zilla Parishad School in Nalasopara West on Tuesday, injuring a cook and two students. A 10-year-old child suffered severe facial burns and was shifted to Mumbai's J J Hospital for specialised treatment. Authorities are investigating the cause and reviewing kitchen safety arrangements.
Chandigarh has suspended the aggregator licences of Uber and Rapido for six months over alleged violations of the Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicles Aggregators Rules, 2025. The action effectively halts their app-based cab and bike services in the city until March 2027. Ola and inDrive have also faced six-month suspensions over alleged regulatory violations.
A 1937 painting by Umberto Romano has resurfaced online after social media users claimed an Indigenous man depicted in the artwork appears to be holding a modern smartphone. Theories that the image proves time travel have spread online, but historians believe the mysterious rectangular object is more likely a mirror, a common trade item in the 17th century.
Singapore is open to considering chemical castration for s*x offenders if evidence shows it can reduce crime, Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam said in Parliament. However, he said current evidence is 'not conclusive.' The government is also considering broader screening for roles involving children, while existing laws impose severe penalties for serious s*xual offences.
Cream cheese recall affects Made Fresh Salads and Northside products after FDA and company testing found Listeria monocytogenes in some areas of the Bay Shore, New York, facility. The recall covers deli-style salads, cream cheese and other products distributed in New York City. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers should return recalled products for a refund.
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to submit its recommendations by May 2027, but Central government employees and pensioners could see a DA and DR increase earlier. Based on available AICPI-IW data and the 7th Pay Commission formula, DA may reach 66-67% from January 2027. The projection is not an official government announcement.
BAPS has responded to the Eiffel Tower row, saying its visit was pre-coordinated during normal opening hours and that no person was denied access. The Hindu organisation apologised to anyone hurt or inconvenienced. The response came after Eiffel Tower staff went on strike over allegations that female workers were sidelined, prompting a probe by Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said he received around 92% of votes in Nagpur localities associated with criminals, underworld elements and the red-light district, compared with 70-75% in some highly educated areas. He attributed the support to development and social welfare work, while stressing that his relationships did not imply support for criminal activities.
Gold rate were slightly lower across several Indian markets on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with 24K gold retail rates largely ranging around INR 15,414 to INR 15,430 per gram. Scroll down to check the gold rate today, September 8, in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Ahmedabad.
MHADA's Pune Board has put 4,462 affordable homes on sale through a computerised lottery, with prices ranging from INR 11 lakh to INR 64 lakh across PMC and PCMC. The deadline to submit online applications and pay the Earnest Money Deposit is September 15, 2026. Eligible EWS and LIG applicants can apply online before the draw on October 13, 2026.
The Supreme Court has given Vivo executive Guangwen Kuang one month to seek a Chinese Consulate guarantee that he will return to India to face a PMLA case if allowed to visit his ailing 82-year-old father in Guangzhou. The Delhi High Court had rejected his travel plea, citing concerns including his Chinese nationality and lack of an extradition treaty.
Chennai TVK functionary S Kannan, 45, was chased and hacked to death by a motorcycle-borne gang in Vannandurai on September 5. Police arrested five men and suspect the attack may be linked to a 2009 murder case in which Kannan was an accused. Two police officers were moved to Vacancy Reserve as the investigation continued.
A woman travelling from Chembur to Panvel was allegedly molested and subjected to an attempted assault by a cab driver on a secluded road near Navi Mumbai Airport. The passenger managed to escape after the driver stopped under the pretext of drinking water. Police registered a case against Mohammad Afzal Shaikh and launched a technical manhunt to arrest him.
How was Neha Jha caught with 75 litres of liquor in Bihar? A tip-off led RPF, GRP and CIB officials to search the H-1 First AC coach of Swatantrata Senani Express at Samastipur. Officials found liquor in bags and a briefcase after noticing the compartment door locked from inside. Neha was arrested and is being questioned over the alleged supply network.
The CSS Forum has urged the 8th Central Pay Commission to consider higher contributions and sum assured under CGEIS, citing present-day needs and rising insurance covers. Separately, CGHS has empanelled 207 hospitals in Delhi-NCR. The forum is also promoting ‘CSS Shield’, which seeks at least INR 15 lakh for families of officers who die in service.
Donald Trump claimed 'The moon is ours' in a Sunday Truth Social post featuring an image of the Moon and a US flag. He also suggested renaming New Mexico to 'New America' and has recently floated changing the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait.' The posts follow his earlier efforts to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
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