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BJP to launch month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ nationwide to mark 25 years of PM Modi’s parliamentary political journey

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'Distressing': PM Modi expresses grief over Delhi PG collapse, assures support for affected

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/distressing-pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-delhi-pg-collapse-assures-support-for-affected/articleshow/133840584.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133840584.cms" /></a>"The collapse of a building at Satya Niketan, Delhi is distressing. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are working at the site and assisting those affected in the mishap," PM Modi said. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said those responsible for the "unfortunate" collapse would not be spared.

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India intensifies efforts for vulture conservation, Bhupender Yadav calls for creating vulture safe zones

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-intensifies-efforts-for-vulture-conservation-bhupender-yadav-calls-for-creating-vulture-safe-zones/articleshow/133839234.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133839234.cms" /></a>

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Uttarakhand CM Dhami attends Gorkhali Women's Hartalika Teej Festival in Dehradun

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-attends-gorkhali-womens-hartalika-teej-festival-in-dehradun/articleshow/133838639.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133838639.cms" /></a>The Chief Minister said Hartalika Teej symbolises the unwavering penance, faith, devotion and strength of Goddess Parvati. He said the festival inspires people to move towards their goals with determination and unwavering faith.

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Punjab: 'Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan' begins from Bathinda

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-khedan-wattan-punjab-diyan-begins-from-bathinda/articleshow/133838316.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133838316.cms" /></a>Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan-2026 has officially kicked off in Punjab, with a vision to showcase the state's talent on a global scale. Almost one million participants, ranging from ages fourteen to seventy plus, are set to compete in thirty-nine different sports. Concluding on November twenty-ninth, the event boasts a prize pool of Rs 12.

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The annual Delhi Yamuna flood threat- why September matters?

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/the-annual-delhi-yamuna-flood-threat-why-september-matters/articleshow/133837193.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133837193.cms" /></a>Delhi is under the shadow of recurrent flooding threats as the Yamuna River inches closer to its danger threshold. The catastrophic floods from the previous year resulted in the displacement of thousands and interrupted vital public services. Fortunately, this year has seen reduced upstream water releases, offering a brief respite; however, the risk of heavy rainfall above could still ignite a serious crisis.

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‘Every student’s life is precious’: Rahul Gandhi flags student housing crisis after deadly Delhi collapse

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/every-students-life-is-precious-rahul-gandhi-flags-student-housing-crisis-after-deadly-delhi-collapse/articleshow/133837506.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133837506.cms" /></a>

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Evening Newswrap: 1 dead in Delhi building collapse, many trapped; Singapore minister condemns anti-India racism, and more

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evening-newswrap-1-dead-in-delhi-building-collapse-many-trapped-singapore-minister-condemns-anti-india-racism-and-more/articleshow/133837004.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133837004.cms" /></a>A tragic building collapse in Delhi has claimed one life and left three others injured, with fears that students may be trapped under the rubble. Meanwhile, Singapore's minister has expressed condemnation over racist remarks aimed at Indians during discussions about the recent disaster in Nepal. Despite sanctions, billions in Iranian funds continue to flow through U.S. banks.

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'Students paying price for neglect': CJP attacks govt as boys PG collapses in Delhi

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/students-paying-price-for-neglect-cjp-attacks-govt-as-boys-pg-collapses-in-delhi/articleshow/133834875.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133834875.cms" /></a>A five-storey building being used as a boys' paying guest accommodation collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, killing one person and leaving several others feared trapped under the rubble, officials said. The incident took place at around 1.30 pm in the densely populated neighbourhood near Delhi University's South Campus, where student hostels, paying guest accommodations and eateries operate along narrow lanes.

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IIT Mandi orders inquiry after poster says Shudras should ‘serve higher classes’

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iit-mandi-orders-inquiry-after-poster-says-shudras-should-serve-higher-classes/articleshow/133833282.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133833282.cms" /></a>For Shudras, however, the poster listed their role as "serve higher classes", which became the focus of the controversy. The poster also quoted a Bhagavad Gita verse stating that the four divisions of human society were created according to the "three modes of material nature and the work associated with them". Behera said he had been away from IIT Mandi and returned on Saturday.

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19 lakh lives impacted as Ganga breaches flood mark in Patna

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/19-lakh-lives-impacted-as-ganga-breaches-flood-mark-in-patna/articleshow/133833513.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133833513.cms" /></a>In Bihar, more than 19.57 lakh individuals are grappling with severe flooding across eleven districts. The Ganga has surpassed its former record flood level at Gandhi Ghat, leading authorities to raise alerts for downstream localities and boost relief activities. Several other rivers are similarly exceeding danger levels, and with rain predictions suggesting additional water rises, the outlook remains concerning.

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‘Bye-bye, papa’: What 21-year-old told father before jumping into Chenab

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bye-bye-papa-what-21-year-old-told-father-before-jumping-into-chenab/articleshow/133831583.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133831583.cms" /></a>A 21-year-old woman reportedly leaped into the Chenab River on Saturday after a phone call with her father where she expressed, 'This is my life.' Despite the efforts of bystanders to change her mind, she proceeded with the drastic act. A combined rescue mission was initiated, but she has yet to be located, leaving her motives shrouded in uncertainty.

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Landslide hits Sikkim’s Mangan, partially blocks Teesta River flow

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/landslide-hits-sikkims-mangan-partially-blocks-teesta-river-flow/articleshow/133827912.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133827912.cms" /></a>A landslide has impacted the Chyakoong River in Mangan district, Sikkim, resulting in a partial obstruction of the Teesta and Chyakoong rivers. Local authorities are actively assessing the situation. While the water levels are stable, the river's water has become muddied. Precautionary alerts have been issued to residents in vulnerable lower regions.

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From disaster response to mitigation, resilience

India is rethinking how it deals with disasters, shifting weight from reaction to prevention. Instead of scrambling after floods, cyclones and quakes, policymakers are turning to mitigation, which means acting before calamity strikes. Resilience is treated as something to build into planning from the start rather than improvise after each emergency. The logic is simple: money and effort spent preparing ahead costs far less than cleaning up afterwards.

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Gold becoming a part of circular economy

Gold is slowly finding a place in the circular economy. Old jewelry and scrap metal can be melted down, refined and reworked into new pieces, which cuts the need for fresh mining. For India, where households hold enormous quantities of gold as ornaments, that means a large pool of metal never really leaves circulation. Recyclers and refiners are starting to treat that stock as a resource to be reused rather than a one-time extraction.

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Tech could bridge edu divide if personalised, won’t replace teachers

Technology can help close India's education divide, but only if it is tailored to each student, according to a recent discussion on the sector. Tools that adapt to a learner's pace stand a better chance of reaching children the system currently misses. The speakers also pushed back on the idea that software will make teachers redundant. The sense of the conversation was that tech should support educators rather than replace them.

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Punjab combines drug enforcement with addiction treatment in anti-narcotics drive

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-combines-drug-enforcement-with-addiction-treatment-in-anti-narcotics-drive/articleshow/133807943.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133807943.cms" /></a>Punjab's Safe Punjab Helpline has facilitated over 25,000 drug-related arrests since March 2025. Authorities seized substantial quantities of heroin, opium, and other narcotics during this period. The campaign also recovered significant amounts of suspected drug money and registered many commercial quantity cases. Police connected thousands of individuals struggling with addiction to de-addiction and treatment centers. This initiative effectively combines enforcement actions with citizen-generated intelligence for drug control.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · health en