Catherine Saranya has taken over as the new Commissioner of Vellore Corporation, having previously served as executive director of SIPCOT. The appointment was announced through an official press release.
Canadian High Commissioner Christopher Cooter said the India‑Canada relationship has moved well beyond a reset, describing the current phase as the most constructive in the 80‑year history of diplomatic ties. He highlighted progress in the security dialogue over the Nijjar killing case and noted India’s recent terrorist‑organisation designation of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as confidence‑building steps.
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Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar highlighted a database of at least 12,000 individuals named Rajiv Gandhi while addressing SIR complaints, and Congress announced a centrally‑planned strategy for the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections alongside a Surat plastic‑recycling drive that has already distributed hundreds of mud Ganesha idols.
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.
The Madras High Court ruled that advocate commissioners’ fees in SARFAESI cases must reflect the actual work involved, rejecting the uniform ₹80,000 charge imposed by the Chengalpattu Chief Judicial Magistrate. The bench directed a proportional fee structure and remanded the matter for reconsideration.
The Solicitor-General told the Supreme Court that an Executive Magistrate of the Greater Noida Commissionerate was suspended after issuing a show‑cause notice to a Gautam Buddha University student despite a court order. The court had earlier barred any coercive action against students involved in NEET‑UG protests.
The Mysuru City Corporation held a clay Ganesha idol‑making workshop for school students to promote an eco‑friendly Ganesh Chaturthi, with Commissioner Savita M.K. emphasizing early environmental awareness. Winners from local schools were awarded prizes, and officials highlighted the role of children in spreading the message to families and the wider community.
The Tamil Nadu government has issued a order to establish a new Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department at the Secretariat, assigning V. Rajaraman additional charge as its Secretary. The move also reassigns the HR&CE Commissionerate from Nungambakkam to the new department and adjusts other secretarial portfolios.
Electoral officer AK Pande, a retired IAS officer and former Rajasthan state election commissioner, issued the election notification on Monday night
When compared with the data in the year 2025-26, the last three months have seen a 557% increase in the number of complaints received, 378% increase in investigation of complaints, and a 217% increase in the number of searches and seizures.
Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok receives the award from NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Srivastava in New Delhi on Swachh Vayu Diwas; the corporation credits the city’s residents for the result
Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi met Bangladesh's Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on September 6, during which they discussed the "deep-rooted cultural connection" between the peoples of the two countries
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Images of Gauri Lankesh murder accused with Police Commissioner shared on social media
Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, is leading an aggressive crackdown on food safety violations across the state. From raids on restaurants and food outlets to action against adulteration and unsafe practices, Mundhe’s enforcement drive has drawn widespread attention.
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Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration has issued notices to five restaurants at the Mumbai Cricket Association’s Bandra-Kurla Complex premises over alleged violations involving third-party operators, FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said
With the merger of the Shamshabad and Rajendranagar zones into the Hyderabad City Commissionerate, areas stretching from Balapur to Khairatabad will now fall under the city police’s jurisdiction for the festivities.
According to the office of the Relief Commissioner, around 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods. As many as 17,544 people have been moved to safer locations, while 4,847 people are currently staying in relief shelters.
