Odisha’s proposed anti-witch-hunting policy seeks special courts, time-bound trials, immediate rescue and rehabilitation of victims, and strict police accountability.
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Advocate Shubham Tyagi, who had been evading arrest in the Satya Niketan building collapse case, surrendered before the Patiala House Court on Friday, a day after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected. The Delhi Police has sought two days of custodial interrogation of Tyagi and co-accused Sudhanshu Lovenish Kumar, who is associated with the operation of the paying-guest (PG) facility in the building.
A 40-year-old man is suspected of murdering his wife and three daughters with a cement block in Jaipur following a family dispute. Police have recovered the weapon, identified the victims and launched a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator.
Northern Railway’s Delhi Division will impose a ten‑day power and traffic block on platform 4 at Ghaziabad station from 25 September to 4 October 2026. The maintenance work will cancel 18 trains and shift platforms for 45 services, prompting passengers to verify schedules before travel.
Over 100 K9 dogs from Delhi Police and partner forces will secure the BRICS Summit venues in Delhi, conducting anti‑sabotage checks at Bharat Mandapam and the hotels where delegates are staying. The canine deployment forms part of a 30,000‑person security arrangement for the two‑day summit.
Economists surveyed by Mint project that India's consumer price index rose to a 20‑month high of about 4.9% in August, driven largely by food price pressures. The forecast places August inflation between 4.5% and 5.1%, edging close to the 5% mark.
Delhi authorities have warned that central Delhi is likely to experience traffic snarls as the city prepares for the upcoming BRICS summit and associated VVIP movements. The Delhi Police and traffic officials have outlined precautionary measures to manage the expected congestion.
The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to explain its plan for rehabilitation and compensation for people displaced during a September 2024 eviction drive. Justice Devashis Barua set a deadline of October 6 for government departments to submit their positions.
A section of an under-construction four‑lane bridge collapsed in Vaishali district, Bihar, on September 10, 2026, injuring seven workers. Police and NHAI officials have launched an investigation into the technical failure and safety compliance of the project.
Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Future City commissionerates have stepped up preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, focusing on traffic management, safety and coordination with organizers. Meetings on Thursday detailed bus route changes, drone monitoring and immersion logistics to ensure smooth movement and public safety.
South Western Railway announced a special express service between Yeshwantpur and Bidar to accommodate the surge of travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi. The train will run on September 11‑13 with designated stops and a mixed coach composition.
The EAGLE Force, in coordination with Telangana and Nizamabad Rural police, seized assets valued at approximately ₹3.02 crore on September 8, linking them to an alleged interstate Alprazolam trafficking network. The operation also led to the arrest of four suspects and the confiscation of drugs, cash and vehicles.
Lokayukta arrests officer for taking bribe from beneficiary to release funds
Anita Kumar was found dead with a slit throat in her Burari home in North Delhi, and police later arrested her husband Kamal Kumar for the murder, alleging a motive of Rs 50 lakh insurance payout. The case highlights a family dispute involving step‑children, prior marriages and alleged financial fraud.
Justice A. Badharudeen notes that Backwards Classes Welfare Department had not complied with the court’s previous direction to consider the request for sanction to prosecute the official
Delhi Traffic Police issued a traffic management advisory for the upcoming BRICS summit, outlining routes to avoid, diversion corridors and airport access guidance. The plan aims to streamline vehicular movement and reduce congestion across the capital during the high‑profile event.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court, led by Chief Justice Gill, reviewed a dispute over land allocation for a data centre, focusing on lease duration claims and environmental concerns. The bench called for close scrutiny of the competing assertions that the land was leased for either 30 years or an initial 11‑year term.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi intensified its crackdown on illegal and unsafe structures, carrying out 34 demolition actions and sealing 17 properties on Wednesday following the Satya Niketan building collapse. Since the incident, the MCD has demolished 58 buildings, ordered 31 more demolitions and issued dozens of show‑cause notices across all 12 zones.
The Bombay High Court reprimanded Maharashtra police for failing to apprehend nine accused who have fled after assaulting a doctor in Palghar. The court also highlighted the police’s inadequate response to a similar July assault on a doctor in Dombivli, Thane.
