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India set to host expanded BRICS summit as global trade, finance and governance take centre stage

India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. Leaders will discuss trade, finance, technology, and energy security during the meeting. The summit marks BRICS' 20th anniversary and follows the bloc's significant expansion. India's chairship theme is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability."…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

CA manager with Rs 2.6 lakh salary returns after maternity leave on same pay but was given less responsibilites; court orders Rs 10 lakh compensation

Delhi High Court ruled maternity protection includes job responsibilities and career prospects. A Chartered Accountant Rakhi Bisht's role was reduced after maternity leave. The court stated employers must restore women to their original positions. If not possible, an equivalent alternative role is mandatory. The court awarded Bisht compensation and directed…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

How to Store Silk Sarees Properly in India's Humidity So They Never Rot at the Folds

Why the Folds Are the First to GoSilk is a protein fibre. When moisture gets trapped between layers of fabric pressed tightly together, it creates the exact conditions fungal growth needs: warmth, darkness, and sustained humidity. The fold lines on a stored saree are not just creases, they are the…

Times Life · Sep 8

Delhi building collapse: PG operator, wife sent to judicial custody, son gets 2-day police remand

A Delhi court has sent a married couple to judicial custody following a building collapse. Their son was remanded to two days of police custody after the incident. Seven people died after the decades-old building collapsed in Satya Niketan on Sunday. The family is being probed for their role in…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Satya Niketan building collapse: Hostel agreement said 'not responsible' for casualties or damage, as 7 die in tragedy

A collapsed Satya Niketan PG's tenancy agreement excluded liability for tenant injuries and deaths. The Delhi High Court ordered a high-level inquiry into the building's collapse. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi faces scrutiny for inadequate safety measures and oversight. The court also directed audits of all private PG accommodations across…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Union Minister Giriraj Singh receives death threat via post; FIR registered

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh received a death threat through a letter. The anonymous letter was sent by post to his office in New Delhi. Police registered an FIR after confirming the incident and the threatening message. Investigators are now trying to establish the source and motive behind the threat.…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

‘Why did I let him come to Delhi?’: Families mourn and question the capital after PG collapse

“His birthday is in October, he would’ve turned 20,” said Pushpa, Arpit Jahaj’s mother, recalling his last birthday, when the family surprised him with a silver bracelet. “His bracelet and neck chain were gone. I was able to identify my son only with the birthmark near his shoulder,” she said.

Newslaundry · Sep 7

Delhi Police issues security advisory ahead of BRICS Summit 2026; citizens told to stay alert

Delhi Police on Monday issued a security advisory ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, asking citizens to remain vigilant at crowded places, report suspicious activity, verify tenants and domestic workers, and avoid unnecessary gatherings near sensitive locations, designated routes and summit-linked venues.

The Economic Times · Sep 7

Weather Tomorrow September 8: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow September 8: On Tuesday, a new weather alert has been issued by the Meteorological Department. Several regions across the country can expect heavy rain and thunderstorms. While Delhi experiences partly cloudy skies, Haryana will feel the heat. In contrast, Bihar and Odisha are set for cloudy weather with…

The Economic Times · Sep 7

MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar: Who is this 1994-batch IAS officer once transferred over a dog-walking row, now facing resignation calls over Delhi PG collapse?

Sanjeev Khirwar is facing renewed scrutiny following a deadly building collapse in Delhi. Student organisations have demanded his resignation, alleging lapses in civic oversight. The five-storey building collapse killed seven people and left several others injured. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, including possible regulatory violations or civic…

The Economic Times · Sep 7