MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2026India

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The Hindu National

  1. The burning question of child safety in Amravati’s government maternity hospitalThree newborn babies died and 36 were rescued after an explosion at Amravati’s government maternity hospital, a key healthcare facility serving the district and surrounding areas, including women with critical pregnancies. Snehal Mutha speaks to survivors, rescuers and hospital staff, who flag lapse
  2. Punjab govt. objects to appointment of Ashwani Kumar Mishra as HC chief justice, asks Centre to stop oath ceremonyAn official statement after the meeting of the State cabinet said it had resolved that the appointment and administration of oath should be put on hold until Punjab's views are obtained and duly considered.
  3. Maharashtra Ministers call for DJ-free festivals citing health hazardsThe demand for a festival free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.
  4. Raj Thackeray warns cadres against communalism distracting economic problemsSpeaking to his party office-bearers in Thane, Mr. Thackeray urged citizens to remain alert and avoid falling into traps designed to incite religious conflict to distract the public from pressing socio-economic challenges.
  5. High-level committee formed in Maharashtra for transparency in recruitment examinationsThe Committee will visit each Revenue Division in the State and hold discussions and consultations with students, candidates, representatives of educational institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
  6. CJP demands accountability over South Delhi hostel collapse; Dipke questions PM“How long must students be made to pay the price for failing infrastructure?” Abhijeet Dipke asked, demanding safe classrooms, hostels, and basic dignity for students.
  7. The political cost of unconditional cash transfersLinking benefits to socially desirable outcomes produces broader developmental gains
  8. ‘Need to provide holistic education’
  9. India-France relations have reached new heights: PM Modi“We are also celebrating 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation. This strategic partnership is particularly special because it rests on the solid foundation of our long-standing cultural and political ties,” he said.
  10. Safety violations put NH 66 users at risk in KozhikodeIllegal parking and private buses entering the banned stretch raise safety concerns; sudden lane changes and speed-limit violations pose risks to road users; MVD to intensify action.
  11. Construction on Pallikaranai marshland would destroy its ecosystem: Sowmiya AnbumaniSpeaking to reporters, Ms. Sowmiya said the entire ecosystem consisting of fish, trees, aquatic plants would be destroyed
  12. BJP to go alone in Bengal civic polls, no alliance with NCPI, says Samik BhattacharyaSenior BJP leaders from West Bengal, including Samik Bhattacharya, are opposed to taking NCPI on board for the Kolkata or Howrah municipal corporation elections, as it could create fresh confusion among grassroots-level workers
  13. Woman, lover arrested for murdering her two children in Tirupattur
  14. ‘Bhaiya, please mujhe bacha lo’: DUSU campaigner recalls pulling students from Satya Niketan building collapse rubbleKrishna Bhardwaj, who was among the first to reach the site, said he pulled several students from the debris before rescuers arrived; one boy who pleaded with him to save him was later found to have died.
  15. Katha Ghar: 17-year-old girl sets up free library outside her Koramangala home
  16. Red Cross to set up blood bank, Thalassemia ward at Kukatpally
  17. Police notices halt civic group’s walk to raise ‘awareness’ on impact of short tunnel
  18. Tigress Dashami dies at Shivamogga zooAccording to the communique, she died of geriatric complications, particularly paraplegia, which had set in suddenly.
  19. Prabhakar Kore highlights vital role of Oral Maxillofacial SurgeonsHe spoke at the 13th annual conference of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India here on Saturday
  20. IIT Mandi probes ‘Shudras serve higher classes’ poster; director blames some students’ interpretationThe controversy erupted over a poster titled “Bhagavad Gita - The Timeless Wisdom”, which was displayed outside the institute’s auditorium and divided society into Brahmanas, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras
  21. Delhi building collapse LIVE: Rescue operations underway; adjacent building vacated as precautionary measureSix people were rescued, while several others are feared trapped; multiple rescue teams from various departments were rushed to the spot, a Delhi Fire Service official said
  22. Clay or PoP? Bengaluru’s Ganesha idol makers, sellers face uneasy choice
  23. News in Frames | Where the mountains narrate storiesSuru Valley preserves a rich cultural heritage shaped by Purgi traditions, Islamic and Buddhist influences; the Suru Summer Festival recently showcased this legacy as the administration promotes Kargil as a sustainable tourism destination
  24. Sudivya Kumar, JMM senior leader and Jharkhand Minister, dies at 56The JMM expressed shock and grief over the minister's death, describing his demise as an “irreparable loss” to the party, the government and Jharkhand
  25. Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker | Power beyond the pulpitThe Muslim cleric and scholar based in Keralam has faced criticism over his recent comments that women should remain at home rather than occupy public spaces
  26. The feminist organiser and her everyday rebellionsGloria Steinem, 92, who gave feminism a good name and an image that debunked the stereotype, died in her New York home; through her life, she had a strong connection with India
  27. China to proceed with Brahmaputra mega dam despite new concernsDubbed the ‘project of the century’ by Beijing, it has been included in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan for renewable energy; of concern to India is the impact it could have downstream, particularly in the aftermath of the recent devastating flash flood along the Nepal-China border
  28. In Congress organisational reshuffle, Sachin Pilot gets poll-bound Punjab, Surjewala for Gujarat, Baghel moved to AssamAhead of crucial Assembly elections, the change in Punjab is most significant as it comes amid intense factionalism between the camps of former CM Charanjit Singh Channi and PC chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring; Sukhdeo Bhagat made AICC in-charge of Chhattisgarh, Sirivella Prasad of Maharashtra, P.V
  29. Voter lists shrink by more than 15% since 2024 in States where SIR phase-3 draft lists are outMaharashtra records the largest drop in absolute numbers, losing 15,896,198 electors or 17.08% in the draft phase, while Delhi and Chandigarh register the sharpest dips in percentage at 35.89% and 31.84% respectively
  30. Congress will launch 100-day OBC rights campaign: Koppula RajuKoppula Raju said the slogan raised by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during his Bharat Jodo Yatra had evolved into a movement and that Telangana had emerged as a “role model” in conducting a scientific caste survey under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
  31. BJP MP Dinesh Sharma appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar IslandsMr. Sharma will succeed Admiral D K Joshi (retd), who took over as lieutenant governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on October 8, 2017.
  32. Bengal CM calls for reducing screen time for students; says mobile phones should be restricted in schoolsChief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that two ‘CM Shri’ schools, modelled after PM Shri schools, will be opened in each district
  33. Bihar govt. restricts CBI power; State nod mandatory to probe against its employeesHowever, the notification issued by the Bihar Home Department on September 3, 2026, clearly stated that the CBI will not require permission from the State government to take action against Central Government employees
  34. VTU asks principals of engineering colleges to dedicate time slots for student interaction and grievance redressalThe colleges have been asked to maintain a grievance log book. In the log book, the principal must record the date, brief nature of the grievance/query, and the action taken or resolution provided, wherever applicable.
  35. Spotlight on illegal coal trade in Meghalaya after truck accidentA High Court-constituted panel has sought a detailed inquiry into whether the coal transported in the truck was legally auctioned or illegally mined
  36. MLA seeks steps to address water shortage in Chittoor, Vaduthala areasDrinking water supply in Chittoor and Vaduthala areas has been significantly disrupted for nearly a month, causing immense difficulty to residents.
  37. Jantar Mantar assault row: Delhi police add attempt-to-murder, SC/ST charges; assure Swatantra Bhardwaj’s arrest within 72 hours, says CJPCJP’s Saurav Das, student activist Nishu Aazad protest at Parliament Street station over alleged assault on her father, Sanjay Kumar; police alter FIR after hours of talks
  38. NTA takes AICTE help to map facilities for setting up testing centresAICTE has set a September 15 deadline for institutes to submit the details following a National Testing Agency directive to support the transition of national examinations to online and CBT modes
  39. Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in ThrissurSeven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam
  40. Madanapalle weavers fight to keep their heritage alive amid economic hardship, fading traditionFor generations, weaving has been a way of life for this town that is celebrated as a handloom and silk saree hub. But, declining returns, health concerns, fewer younger people willing to pursue this craft, and competition from power looms are making it difficult for the traditional weaving communit

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