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At least seven dead and dozens feared trapped after student housing collapses in Delhi

At least 12 people have been rescued, while the number of people under the rubble is unclear

The Independent UK · Sep 7

Satya Niketan building collapse: Death toll rises to 7, MCD orders sealing of select illegal constructions in Delhi

A five-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday, killing seven people. Rescue operations are ongoing amidst heavy debris and concerns over building safety regulations. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi ordered the immediate sealing of all illegal constructions exceeding four floors. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered by…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

ABVP members enter MCD office to stage dharna; detained for protesting over Satya Niketan building collapse

Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad members protested outside the MCD headquarters in Delhi. They demanded the Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner's resignation following a building collapse. The student group highlighted negligence regarding safety compliance in student accommodations. ABVP activists called for an impartial investigation and safety audits of all PG buildings.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Government must listen to Maharashtra students' voice otherwise 'Chhatron ki Goonj' will grow louder: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi voiced concerns over thousands of Maharashtra students protesting system failures. He stated that students are tormented by the BJP government's actions. The protests stem from shattered trust in the entire examination system. The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to review recruitment examinations.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

Congress leaders slams PM Modi's remarks, say BJP afraid of Rahul Gandhi's outreach to Gen Z

Congress leaders criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks at Shri Ram College of Commerce, accusing the BJP of anxiety over Rahul Gandhi and growing Gen Z outreach. They also questioned Modi’s comments on Congress, his “Dimagi Naxal” jibe and, separately, raised the Ram Mandir donation controversy.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

President Murmu appoints BJP MP Dinesh Sharma as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed BJP MP Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Rashtrapati Bhavan said Saturday. The 62-year-old BJP leader, a former Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister and Lucknow mayor, will assume office from the date he takes charge, succeeding the outgoing administrator.

The Economic Times · Sep 6

UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment

An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

BJP’s violent meme war: The attacks on opponents and dissenters as ‘Dimagi Naxals’

Following a restructuring of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) digital wing, the party has intensified its social media campaigning, increasingly employing violent memes and videos.

Newslaundry · Sep 5

TV Newsance 351 | GDP jumps, Godi brigade loses its mind

This week on TV Newsance, Arnab has a very important announcement to make. He says “buckle up” three times because what follows is HUGE, just beyond our comprehension: the right wing, apparently, is cool now. So cool that an entire primetime hour is spent proving BJP’s meme game is “brilliant,”…

Newslaundry · Sep 4

INDIA bloc alleges BJP workers forcing BLOs to delete voters' names in Jharkhand

An INDIA bloc delegation in Jharkhand met Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar and alleged BJP workers were pressuring booth-level officials to delete voters’ names through Form-7. The CEO rejected concerns over secret deletions, saying the Special Intensive Revision process is transparent, eligible voters cannot be removed and claims can…

The Economic Times · Sep 4