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- The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that a recent resolution does not endorse any specific map, aiming to cool off a controversy over territory markings. - The Supreme Court turned down a panel's request for six more months to define the Aravali hills and ranges, a call that will shape how the fragile mountain belt is protected. - The top court also came down hard on violence against doctors, saying politicians need to get the message that assaulting medical workers will not be tolerated. - In a ruling that matters for businesses, the Supreme Court held that companies can be punished for offences that carry jail terms, though the imprisonment can be swapped for a fine. - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla backed the women's reservation law amid talk that the government may soon make a fresh push to put it into effect.

India, China hold first high-level military flag talks in Arunachal amid LAC tensions

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-china-hold-first-high-level-military-flag-talks-in-arunachal-amid-lac-tensions/articleshow/133927355.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133927355.cms" /></a>The meeting followed understandings reached during the Special Representatives dialogue between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks are part of efforts by the two countries to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control and gradually improve bilateral ties. MEA spokesperson said meeting was held at Wacha on the Indian side on September 6 and at Damai on the Chinese side on September 7.

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Channi vs Warring: Why Sachin Pilot may be Congress's best bet in Punjab

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/channi-vs-warring-why-sachin-pilot-may-be-congresss-best-bet-in-punjab/articleshow/133926189.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133926189.cms" /></a>In a strategic move to mend internal discord, Congress appointed Sachin Pilot to lead efforts in Punjab, following Bhupesh Baghel's ousting due to his inability to unify the Channi and Warring factions. With a wealth of experience from Rajasthan, Pilot faces the challenging task of overcoming anti-incumbency against the ruling AAP government. His triumph here may pave the way for a more significant role back in Rajasthan.

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Evening News Wrap: Modi-Putin bilateral meet on Friday, gun-carrying man held at PM's Mumbai event, Rijiju slams Rahul

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/evening-news-wrap-modi-putin-bilateral-meet-on-friday-gun-carrying-man-held-at-pms-mumbai-event-rijiju-slams-rahul/articleshow/133924375.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133924375.cms" /></a>

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PM Modi holds four-hour review meeting with 20 ministers on governance, welfare

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-holds-four-hour-review-meeting-with-20-ministers-on-governance-welfare/articleshow/133923936.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133923936.cms" /></a>Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a four-hour review meeting with ministers. He focused on key government initiatives and their implementation on the ground. Ministers presented progress reports on their respective departmental work. Actionable ideas were sought for a developed India vision by 2047. PM Modi stressed digital engagement and plans more such sessions.

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SC to consider Satya Niketan case transfer from Delhi HC over PG building collapse

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/sc-to-consider-satya-niketan-case-transfer-from-delhi-hc-over-pg-building-collapse/articleshow/133921876.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133921876.cms" /></a>A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan was hearing a plea seeking urgent intervention after the building housing a boys' paying guest accommodation collapsed near Delhi University's South Campus. Seven students were killed and five others were injured. The court noted that the Delhi high court was already dealing with the incident but said the issues raised appeared to overlap with a broader case before the Supreme Court

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TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to use official OBC names in 2027 Census

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/tn-assembly-passes-resolution-urging-centre-to-use-official-obc-names-in-2027-census/articleshow/133922200.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133922200.cms" /></a>The resolution covers Backward Classes, Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities listed by the Tamil Nadu and Union governments. It also calls for these official lists to be built into the census portal so that people can select their caste from a fixed list rather than enter names themselves. The resolution said caste details should be collected for these communities in the same manner as data for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

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IISc’s FSID appoints first industry leader as CEO under new model

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/iiscs-fsid-appoints-first-industry-leader-as-ceo-under-new-model/articleshow/133916398.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133916398.cms" /></a>The Indian Institute of Science's FSID has appointed Omprakash Subbarao as its new CEO, signaling a pivotal transition to an industry-driven governance structure. With aspirations to evolve into a self-sustaining entity, FSID aims to spur innovation and incubation by undertaking a thousand industry initiatives and fostering three hundred deep-tech startups, while enhancing collaboration with corporations and MSMEs for tangible outcomes.

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'To stop love jihad': Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane backs VHP's call to bar Muslims from Navratri events

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/to-stop-love-jihad-maharahstra-minister-nitesh-rane-backs-vhps-call-to-bar-muslims-from-navratri-events/articleshow/133912244.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133912244.cms" /></a>

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Strategic Autonomy in motion as India hosts 18th BRICS Summit

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/strategic-autonomy-in-motion-as-india-hosts-18th-brics-summit/articleshow/133908484.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133908484.cms" /></a>India’s high-stakes BRICS strategy: championing the Global South and navigating its complex relationships with China, Russia and the US

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Punjab minister Arora meets UAEIIC secretary general, pitches state as next investment hotspot for UAE capital

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/punjab-minister-arora-meets-uaeiic-secretary-general-pitches-state-as-next-investment-hotspot-for-uae-capital/articleshow/133908356.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133908356.cms" /></a>During the meeting, the Industries Minister discussed with Abdulla Ahmed Al Suwaidi Punjab’s vast economic potential and invited UAE investors to tap into high-growth sectors through government, semi-government and private sector partnerships.

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‘Will reduce UP to Orwellian Dystopia’: Allahabad HC raps Noida DM over student’s NSA detention

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/workers-protest-will-reduce-up-to-orwellian-dystopia-allahabad-hc-raps-noida-dm-over-students-nsa-detention-labour/articleshow/133891619.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133891619.cms" /></a>The Allahabad High Court quashed the National Security Act detention of Akriti Chaudhary. The court ordered recovery of five lakh rupees from Gautam Buddha Nagar officials. This compensation will be paid to the Delhi University student activist. The bench criticized the arbitrary invocation of the stringent preventive detention law. Officials' conduct was noted in their service records for their actions.

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Lucknow tops clean air survey 2026 for taking air pollution control measures, none of the big metros met the acceptable limit of PM10 levels in 2025-26

<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lucknow-tops-clean-air-survey-2026-for-taking-air-pollution-control-measures-none-of-the-big-metros-met-the-acceptable-limit-of-pm10-levels-in-2025-26/articleshow/133891310.cms"><img border="0" hspace="10" align="left" style="margin-top:3px;margin-right:5px;" src="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/133891310.cms" /></a>

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