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<p>People on the social media were equally touched by the celebration. One person commented, “This is the sweetest thing I’ve seen today.” Another said, “The happiness on his face says it all.”&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/elon-musks-tesla-hits-indian-road-for-first-time-who-owns-it-1757073668081">Elon Musk's Tesla hits Indian road for first time - Who owns it?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Some people on social media even related it to their own journeys and expressed their admiration, one user wrote, “I’m struggling to finish my Executive MBA at 35, I need some motivation from Uncle.” Another joked, “I’ll show this to my dad so he knows how other dads are achieving things.”</p><p>The third user wrote, “Congratulations sir from which University and college you did please share us as guidance for us.”</p>

In the viral video, the man walks into his home and is surprised to see friends and family wearing masks featuring his face on them.

A 52-year-old man from Mumbai recently completed his MBA, and his son decided to celebrate the achievement of his father in a very unique way by hosting a party with a theme based on his father. A video of the celebration has now gone viral on social media. The video, posted on Instagram by Maitreya Sathe with the caption “Graduate,” has already gathered more than 316 K views. The message in the video reads, “pov: your dad got an MBA at 52, so you threw a surprise graduation party for him BUT the theme was him.” Also Read - WATCH - Indians perform Ganesh Visarjan rituals in UK, viral video sparks debate In the video, the man walks into his home and is surprised to see friends and family wearing masks of his face on them. The walls are covered with colourful sticky notes, which he reads with a mix of surprise and happiness. His joy is clearly visible as everyone cheers for him. Also Read - Total lunar eclipse 2025: Blood moon to light up skies on THIS date

<p>In the viral video, the man walks into his home and is surprised to see friends and family wearing masks featuring his face on them.</p>

WATCH - Mumbai man celebrates father’s MBA achievement at 52 with surprise party, video wins hearts on social media

<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for the vice presidential elections by holding a two-day workshop at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex, and to the surprise of most present, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted sitting in the last row along with other party workers as the session unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Centre's sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The workshop in which all the Members of Parliament of the BJP participated began on Sunday. PM Modi was felicitated for the GST reforms by the BJP MPs during the event.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">एनडीए सांसदों की कार्यशाला में आख़िरी पंक्ति में बैठे प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेंद्र मोदी जी ये शक्ति है भाजपा की हर कोई कार्यकर्ता है यहाँ संगठन मैं <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4India?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BJP4India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> <a href="https://t.co/lAeuok818C">pic.twitter.com/lAeuok818C</a></p>&mdash; Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) <a href="https://twitter.com/ravikishann/status/1964597974044201265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan posted a photo of PM Modi sitting in the last row while attending a two-day workshop for NDA MPs ahead of the Vice President of India election and said it is reflective of the party’s strength. He shared a selfie from the event with PM Modi in the background on X and wrote, “Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji sitting in the last row at the workshop of NDA MPs is the strength of BJP. Here, everyone is a karyakarta (worker) in the organisation.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, PM Narendra Modi also posted a collection of photographs from the workshop and said, “Attended the ‘Sansad Karyashala’ in Delhi. MP colleagues from all over India and other senior leaders exchanged valuable perspectives on diverse issues.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Attended the ‘Sansad Karyashala’ in Delhi. MP colleagues from all over India and other senior leaders exchanged valuable perspectives on diverse issues. <a href="https://t.co/f89qA10uYP">pic.twitter.com/f89qA10uYP</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1964671023548416268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The party’s two-day workshop includes several sessions, including one on its history and evolution, and lessons for its parliamentarians on boosting efficiency.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While the first day of the workshop has two main focus areas—'Towards a developed India by 2027' and ‘effective use of social media by MPs'—the second day would focus on preparations for the Vice President elections scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, the report added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH: Russia unveils breakthrough cancer vaccine, new era begins in cancer therapy</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-unveils-breakthrough-cancer-vaccine-new-era-begins-in-cancer-therapy-1757254811373/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-unveils-breakthrough-cancer-vaccine-new-era-begins-in-cancer-therapy-1757254811373/embed</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Vice President elections on Sept 9</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned suddenly from the post of Vice President on July 21, citing health reasons, the Parliament is all set to pick his successor. BJP-led NDA’s CP Radhakrishnan, who has served as Governor of various states, is pitted against Congress-led INDIA bloc’s B Sudershan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Interestingly, both candidates are from southern India, with Radhakrishnan hailing from Tamil Nadu and Reddy from Telangana.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>MPs from both Houses of the Parliament will vote on Tuesday, September 9, to elect the new Vice President of India. The new incumbent will get a full five-year term, even though Dhankhar quit midway.</p>

After Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President on July 21, citing health reasons, the Parliament is all set to pick his successor. Interestingly, both candidates are from southern India, with CP Radhakrishnan hailing from Tamil Nadu and B Sudershan Reddy from Telangana.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing for the vice presidential elections by holding a two-day workshop at the GMC Balayogi Auditorium in the Parliament complex, and to the surprise of most present, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted sitting in the last row along with other party workers as the session unanimously passed a resolution endorsing the Centre's sweeping Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The workshop in which all the Members of Parliament of the BJP participated began on Sunday. PM Modi was felicitated for the GST reforms by the BJP MPs during the event.

<p>After Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President on July 21, citing health reasons, the Parliament is all set to pick his successor. Interestingly, both candidates are from southern India, with CP Radhakrishnan hailing from Tamil Nadu and B Sudershan Reddy from Telangana.</p>

‘Everyone a worker… BJP’s strength’: PM Modi sits in last row at BJP workshop for V-P election

<p>An MLA of the Trinamool Congress has allegedly threatened the BJP leaders with acid attacks if they describe Bengali-speaking migrant workers as illegal Bangladeshi or Rohingya infiltrators. A video of the TMC MLA, identified as Abdur Rahim Boxi, went viral on Sunday, and in it he is seen issuing the threat from the dais at a public meeting. Abdur Rahim Boxi, the legislator of West Bengal’s ruling party from the Malatipur Assembly constituency in Malda district in the northern sector of the state. In the video, he is heard saying that acid will be poured down the throat of the BJP leaders. Earlier, he had threatened to cut off the hands and feet of the BJP, CPI(M), and Congress leaders and workers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The TMC MLA reportedly launched an attack on BJP leaders and issued the threat at a public meeting organised by the Trinamool Congress on late Saturday evening at Inayatnagar under the Malatipur Assembly constituency to protest against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people, especially migrant workers, in BJP-ruled states. Other top TMC leaders from Malda district were also reportedly present at the public meeting.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“One BJP legislator recently, at the state Assembly, described a section of the migrant workers from West Bengal as Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators. I warn him that I will pour acid down his throat in such a way that his voice will become silent forever,” he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Until now, TMC meant thieves, dacoits, and Urdu-loving anti-Bengali hooligans! From now on, Trinamool means Taliban.<br><br>TMC’s terrorist-minded leader, Malda district president Abdur Rahim Bakshi, at a rally in Enayetpur block of Malatipur constituency, threatened to pour acid down… <a href="https://t.co/0AO1DbeBwB">pic.twitter.com/0AO1DbeBwB</a></p>&mdash; BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4Bengal/status/1964626311160496172?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“The one who shamelessly says that the 30 lakh migrant workers of Bengal who work outside are not Bengalis... they are Rohingyas, they are Bangladeshis. He shouted this. I said it then, and I am saying it today—if I hear this from you again, I will burn your voice to ashes with acid inside your mouth. You should know that this is West Bengal. We Bengalis will not give you a place to speak. I will burn your face with acid,” the TMC MLA said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Also threatened to pluck out eyes of BJP leader</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also threatened to pluck out the eyes of the BJP legislator. “The eyes through which the BJP leader views the people of West Bengal as Bangladeshis will be plucked out,” Boxi said.</p><p>Although Boxi did not take the name of the BJP legislator concerned, his obvious reference was for BJP’s Chief Whip in the West Bengal Assembly, Shankar Ghosh, who referred to events of illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators being identified in many states during a special session of the House.</p><p>Boxi further exhorted the people to boycott the BJP and destroy the party flags.</p><p>“People of West Bengal are harassed and even killed in the BJP-ruled states. Those who are associated with the BJP in West Bengal are silent on this issue. These persons cannot remain associated with the BJP in the state,” Boxi said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>TMC fostering culture of violence, intimidation, says BJP</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The remarks drew quick condemnation from the BJP, which accused the TMC of fostering a culture of violence and intimidation.</p><p>BJP MP from Malda Uttar, Khagen Murmu, said such threats reflect TMC’s desperation ahead of the state polls.</p><p>The Trinamool Congress leadership so far has not made any comment on the matter.</p>

Trinamool Congress MLA Abdur Rahim Boxi also threatened to pluck out the eyes of the BJP legislator. A few years ago, he had threatened to cut off the hands and feet of the BJP, CPI(M), and Congress leaders and workers.

An MLA of the Trinamool Congress has allegedly threatened the BJP leaders with acid attacks if they describe Bengali-speaking migrant workers as illegal Bangladeshi or Rohingya infiltrators. A video of the TMC MLA, identified as Abdur Rahim Boxi, went viral on Sunday, and in it he is seen issuing the threat from the dais at a public meeting. Abdur Rahim Boxi, the legislator of West Bengal’s ruling party from the Malatipur Assembly constituency in Malda district in the northern sector of the state. In the video, he is heard saying that acid will be poured down the throat of the BJP leaders. Earlier, he had threatened to cut off the hands and feet of the BJP, CPI(M), and Congress leaders and workers. The TMC MLA reportedly launched an attack on BJP leaders and issued the threat at a public meeting organised by the Trinamool Congress on late Saturday evening at Inayatnagar under the Malatipur Assembly constituency to protest against the alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people, especially migrant workers, in BJP-ruled states. Other top TMC leaders from Malda district were also reportedly present at the public meeting. “One BJP legislator recently, at the state Assembly, described a section of the migrant workers from West Bengal as Rohingyas and Bangladeshi infiltrators. I warn him that I will pour acid down his throat in such a way that his voice will become silent forever,” he said.

<p>Trinamool Congress MLA Abdur Rahim Boxi also threatened to pluck out the eyes of the BJP legislator. A few years ago, he had threatened to cut off the hands and feet of the BJP, CPI(M), and Congress leaders and workers.</p>

Trinamool Congress MLA threatens acid attack on BJP leaders in Bengal | WATCH

<p>A woman has been arrested, and a teenager was detained in connection with the murder of a six-year-old girl in a village under the Sikandra Rau Police Station area of Uttar Pradesh. The victim, identified as Urvi, went missing around 10 am on Wednesday from her home amid a family function.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The six-year-old girl's body was found inside a well around 1.30 with stuffed in a jute bag along with a cloth tied around her neck. Her death by strangulation was confirmed after the post-mortem report.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The girl had seen the arrested woman and the minor in a compromising position. The girl threatened to tell her father, and as she was leaving, the two strangled her to death," Additional Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Singh said, news agency PTI reported.</p><h3>The Woman's extramarital affairs with the 17-year-old boy</h3><p>The 30-year-old married woman confessed that she had been running extramarital affairs with the 17-year-old boy for about three months. Further, she added that she had invited the boy on the day of the incident when her husband and mother-in-law were away.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The girl walked in on them and, despite being warned, said she would tell her father. The two then killed her, stuffed her body in a sack, and threw it in an abandoned well," the officer said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The officer further noted that the woman had bite marks on her hand at the time of her arrest, likely inflicted by the girl in her struggle to escape.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-minors-kill-youth-in-up-for-iphone-to-make-better-instagram-reels-1751108919194">Two minors kill youth in UP for iPhone to make better Instagram reels</a></p>

The body of the six-year-old girl was discovered inside a well around 1.30 with stuffed in a jute bag along with a cloth tied around her neck. Urvi's death by strangulation was confirmed following the post-mortem report.

A woman has been arrested, and a teenager was detained in connection with the murder of a six-year-old girl in a village under the Sikandra Rau Police Station area of Uttar Pradesh. The victim, identified as Urvi, went missing around 10 am on Wednesday from her home amid a family function. The six-year-old girl's body was found inside a well around 1.30 with stuffed in a jute bag along with a cloth tied around her neck. Her death by strangulation was confirmed after the post-mortem report. "The girl had seen the arrested woman and the minor in a compromising position. The girl threatened to tell her father, and as she was leaving, the two strangled her to death," Additional Superintendent of Police Ashok Kumar Singh said, news agency PTI reported. The Woman's extramarital affairs with the 17-year-old boy The 30-year-old married woman confessed that she had been running extramarital affairs with the 17-year-old boy for about three months. Further, she added that she had invited the boy on the day of the incident when her husband and mother-in-law were away. "The girl walked in on them and, despite being warned, said she would tell her father. The two then killed her, stuffed her body in a sack, and threw it in an abandoned well," the officer said. The officer further noted that the woman had bite marks on her hand at the time of her arrest, likely inflicted by the girl in her struggle to escape. Also read: Two minors kill youth in UP for iPhone to make better Instagram reels

<p>The body of the six-year-old girl was discovered inside a well around 1.30 with stuffed in a jute bag along with a cloth tied around her neck. Urvi's death by strangulation was confirmed following the post-mortem report.</p>

Married UP woman, her teen lover kill 6-year-old girl after she saw them in ‘compromising position’

<p>A 20-year-old woman from Haridevpur has accused her two recent acquaintances of gang-raping her on her birthday during celebrations in Kolkata’s upscale Regent Park area. The police have registered a case and started an investigation, while a manhunt has been launched to nab the suspects who are at large. The 20-year-old woman from Haridevpur alleged that she was gang-raped on the night of Friday (Sep 5). The absconding accused were identified by police as Chandan Mallick and Deep Biswas. According to police, the woman met Chandan Mallick some months ago. Mallick claimed he was the head of a South Kolkata puja committee and later introduced her to Deep. Both allegedly promised her involvement in the committee, and the three started talking frequently.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per the the allegations, the accused took the woman to a flat in the Regent Park area to celebrate her birthday on Friday, where they shared a meal. She alleged that when she tried to leave, they locked the door, assaulted and raped her. She managed to escape on Saturday morning and returned home and&nbsp;informed her family members about the incident.&nbsp;She filed a complaint at the Haridevpur police station.&nbsp;</p><h2>Accused on the run, cops seek information</h2><p>In an official statement, police said, “The FIR-named accused Chandan Mallick brought the complainant to the house of another accused, Dwip Biswas near Malancha, where both allegedly raped and assaulted her. An investigation in the case is ongoing.” Authorities are trying to locate the accused and have urged anyone with information to come forward.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WATCH: Apple CEO Gets Trolled on Internet for Speech at White House</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/apple-ceo-gets-trolled-on-internet-for-speech-at-white-house-1757240405360/embed"><strong>https://www.wionews.com/videos/apple-ceo-gets-trolled-on-internet-for-speech-at-white-house-1757240405360/embed</strong></a></p><h2>Women’s safety in Kolkata under scrutiny</h2><p>In recent years, women’s safety in Kolkata has been under severe scrutiny after rape cases. On June 25, a law student was allegedly raped on the South Calcutta Law College campus and Monojit Mishra, an alumnus of the college, who is the prime accused in the case, was arrested. He was a former Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) unit president of the college. The TMCP had maintained that it had no association with Mishra for the past two years.</p><p>In 2024, the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital had triggered nationwide protests. The accused, Sanjay Roy, who is a former civic police volunteer, was given life imprisonment by a local court earlier this year.</p>

Women’s safety in Kolkata is under severe scrutiny after rape cases. In June, a law student was raped on the South Calcutta Law College campus, and Monojit Mishra, the prime accused, was arrested. He was a former Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) unit president of the college.

A 20-year-old woman from Haridevpur has accused her two recent acquaintances of gang-raping her on her birthday during celebrations in Kolkata’s upscale Regent Park area. The police have registered a case and started an investigation, while a manhunt has been launched to nab the suspects who are at large. The 20-year-old woman from Haridevpur alleged that she was gang-raped on the night of Friday (Sep 5). The absconding accused were identified by police as Chandan Mallick and Deep Biswas. According to police, the woman met Chandan Mallick some months ago. Mallick claimed he was the head of a South Kolkata puja committee and later introduced her to Deep. Both allegedly promised her involvement in the committee, and the three started talking frequently. As per the the allegations, the accused took the woman to a flat in the Regent Park area to celebrate her birthday on Friday, where they shared a meal. She alleged that when she tried to leave, they locked the door, assaulted and raped her. She managed to escape on Saturday morning and returned home and informed her family members about the incident. She filed a complaint at the Haridevpur police station. Accused on the run, cops seek information In an official statement, police said, “The FIR-named accused Chandan Mallick brought the complainant to the house of another accused, Dwip Biswas near Malancha, where both allegedly raped and assaulted her. An investigation in the case is ongoing.” Authorities are trying to locate the accused and have urged anyone with information to come forward. WATCH: Apple CEO Gets Trolled on Internet for Speech at White House https://www.wionews.com/videos/apple-ceo-gets-trolled-on-internet-for-speech-at-white-house-1757240405360/embed Women’s safety in Kolkata under scrutiny In recent years, women’s safety in Kolkata has been under severe scrutiny after rape cases. On June 25, a law student was allegedly raped on the South Calcutta Law College campus and Monojit Mishra, an alumnus of the college, who is the prime accused in the case, was arrested. He was a former Trinamool Chhatra Parishad (TMCP) unit president of the college. The TMCP had maintained that it had no association with Mishra for the past two years. In 2024, the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital had triggered nationwide protests. The accused, Sanjay Roy, who is a former civic police volunteer, was given life imprisonment by a local court earlier this year.

<p>Women’s safety in Kolkata has been under scrutiny over rape cases and allegations. In June, a law student was raped on the South Calcutta Law College campus. Monojit Mishra, the arrested prime accused, was once the Trinamool Chhatra Parishad unit president of the college&nbsp;</p>

Woman, 20, alleges gang-rape by acquaintances on her birthday in upscale Kolkata locality, police launch probe, accused on the run

<p>Two days after a man threatened &nbsp;'34 human bombs’ were ready to blow up Mumbai city, the Nair Hospital and Mumbai airport received a bomb threat by mail. The threat was made directly to the Dean of Nair Hospital at around 11 pm on Saturday, according to reports. The Mumbai airport also received a bomb threat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Immediately, the nearest police stations were informed about the bomb threat after which bomb disposal squads were rushed to both sites, but no suspicious object was found.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The police investigated but nothing suspicious was found. Now the police are on a lookout for the person who sent the threatening email.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Earlier threat of '34 human bombs, 400kg of RDX for blast'</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bomb threat comes two days after Mumbai was placed on high alert following a threat call claiming that 34 “human bombs” carrying “400 kg of RDX” have been planted in 34 vehicles across the city to carry out blasts.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The bomb threat, sent in the name of 'Lashkar-e-Jihadi', warned of attacks planned around Anant Chaturdashi. Following the threat, Mumbai Police launched a full investigation and stepped up security across the state</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A 50-year-old man from Bihar was arrested in Noida on Saturday (Sep 6) for allegedly sending the bomb threats to the Mumbai Traffic Police's official WhatsApp number.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The accused, identified as Ashwin Kumar Supra, was taken to Mumbai for questioning. His phone and SIM card which were used to make the chilling threats, were seized, revealed the Mumbai police.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Security for Ganesh Chaturthi hiked amid threat</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The threat comes at a time Mumbai is celebrating its biggest festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day celebration. Keeping in view the festival, police has hiked security measures across the city to avoid any untoward incident.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Mumbai police has marked key locations for security to be heightened and combing operations are being conducted across the city.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Immediately after the Bomb threat, the nearest police stations were informed after which bomb disposal squads were rushed to both sites.

Two days after a man threatened '34 human bombs’ were ready to blow up Mumbai city, the Nair Hospital and Mumbai airport received a bomb threat by mail. The threat was made directly to the Dean of Nair Hospital at around 11 pm on Saturday, according to reports. The Mumbai airport also received a bomb threat. Immediately, the nearest police stations were informed about the bomb threat after which bomb disposal squads were rushed to both sites, but no suspicious object was found. The police investigated but nothing suspicious was found. Now the police are on a lookout for the person who sent the threatening email. Earlier threat of '34 human bombs, 400kg of RDX for blast' The bomb threat comes two days after Mumbai was placed on high alert following a threat call claiming that 34 “human bombs” carrying “400 kg of RDX” have been planted in 34 vehicles across the city to carry out blasts. The bomb threat, sent in the name of 'Lashkar-e-Jihadi', warned of attacks planned around Anant Chaturdashi. Following the threat, Mumbai Police launched a full investigation and stepped up security across the state A 50-year-old man from Bihar was arrested in Noida on Saturday (Sep 6) for allegedly sending the bomb threats to the Mumbai Traffic Police's official WhatsApp number. The accused, identified as Ashwin Kumar Supra, was taken to Mumbai for questioning. His phone and SIM card which were used to make the chilling threats, were seized, revealed the Mumbai police. Security for Ganesh Chaturthi hiked amid threat The threat comes at a time Mumbai is celebrating its biggest festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, a ten-day celebration. Keeping in view the festival, police has hiked security measures across the city to avoid any untoward incident. The Mumbai police has marked key locations for security to be heightened and combing operations are being conducted across the city.

<p>Immediately, the nearest police stations were informed about the bomb threats after which bomb disposal squads were rushed to both sites.</p>

Mumbai Airport, Nair hospital receive bomb threat, after chilling 34 ‘human bombs’ alert

<p>A teen in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh gave birth to a premature baby that died half an hour after delivery. The infant was born seven months into the pregnancy of an 11-year-old girl after repeated rape and blackmail, police said on Saturday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In response to the incident, the 31-year-old accused, identified as Rashid, a father of two, was arrested on Saturday for repeatedly raping the girl and blackmailing her to continue sexual relations, according to a report by news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against Rashid on Friday, and a DNA sample has been collected from the baby to match with the accused, Nawabganj Station House Officer Arun Kumar Srivastava confirmed. The older brother of the girl claimed that Rashid allegedly raped her after luring her to his house, offering a fruit six to seven months ago.</p><h3>The accused raped her after blackmail&nbsp;</h3><p>Amid this, the accused warned that he would kill her family if she informed anyone. He also made a video of her having sexual relations with him multiple times in order to blackmail her.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The family of the girl found out about her pregnancy on Thursday after she complained of continuous stomach pain. Later, her family rushed to the government hospital to get an ultrasound test, where it was revealed that she was seven months pregnant. The minor was then brought to District Women's Hospital, where on the same day she delivered the child.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The condition of the girl was critical due to blood loss, as she is very young. District Women's Hospital CMS Dr Tribhuvan Prasad informed that her condition is stable and currently improving.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a similar incident, a 15-year-old Dalit student gave birth to a baby girl in Odisha's Jajpur on Wednesday (Feb 28, 2025) after being repeatedly raped by his 25-year-old neighbour, as per the TOI report.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/punjab-aap-mla-arrested-in-rape-case-flees-from-police-custody-amid-firing-cop-injured-1756828467553">Punjab AAP MLA arrested in ‘rape’ case, flees from police custody amid firing; cop injured</a></p>

The 31-year-old accused, identified as Rashid, a father of two, was arrested on Saturday for repeatedly raping the girl and blackmailing her to continue sexual relations.

A teen in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh gave birth to a premature baby that died half an hour after delivery. The infant was born seven months into the pregnancy of an 11-year-old girl after repeated rape and blackmail, police said on Saturday. In response to the incident, the 31-year-old accused, identified as Rashid, a father of two, was arrested on Saturday for repeatedly raping the girl and blackmailing her to continue sexual relations, according to a report by news agency PTI. Meanwhile, an FIR has been filed against Rashid on Friday, and a DNA sample has been collected from the baby to match with the accused, Nawabganj Station House Officer Arun Kumar Srivastava confirmed. The older brother of the girl claimed that Rashid allegedly raped her after luring her to his house, offering a fruit six to seven months ago. The accused raped her after blackmail Amid this, the accused warned that he would kill her family if she informed anyone. He also made a video of her having sexual relations with him multiple times in order to blackmail her. The family of the girl found out about her pregnancy on Thursday after she complained of continuous stomach pain. Later, her family rushed to the government hospital to get an ultrasound test, where it was revealed that she was seven months pregnant. The minor was then brought to District Women's Hospital, where on the same day she delivered the child. The condition of the girl was critical due to blood loss, as she is very young. District Women's Hospital CMS Dr Tribhuvan Prasad informed that her condition is stable and currently improving. In a similar incident, a 15-year-old Dalit student gave birth to a baby girl in Odisha's Jajpur on Wednesday (Feb 28, 2025) after being repeatedly raped by his 25-year-old neighbour, as per the TOI report. Also read: Punjab AAP MLA arrested in ‘rape’ case, flees from police custody amid firing; cop injured

<p>The 31-year-old accused, identified as Rashid, a father of two, was arrested on Saturday for repeatedly raping the girl and blackmailing her to continue sexual relations.</p>

Raped by 36-year-old man, 11-year-old child gives birth to premature baby in UP's Bareilly; Infant dies minutes later

<p>A delegation from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in Delhi, according to reports. This move comes as part of India's efforts to address long-standing concerns over prison conditions that have stalled extradition cases in UK courts. According to reports citing senior officials, the four-member team — two CPS experts and two British high commission representatives — visited the prison in July. They inspected the high-security wards, spoke with inmates, and later met officials from the ministries of home and external affairs, as well as investigating agencies, to review legal and procedural aspects of pending extradition cases.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-peter-navarro-lashes-out-at-india-again-melts-down-after-netizens-fact-check-his-russian-oil-claim-live-musk-1757207674239"><strong>Trump aide Navarro has a public meltdown after netizens fact-check his claims on India's Russian oil trade</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Why was the Tihar jail visit important?</strong></h2><p>The visit comes at a time when several high-profile fugitives wanted in India, including economic offenders Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, continue to fight extradition in the UK by citing fears of poor conditions, mistreatment, or risk of violence inside Indian prisons. British judges have accepted those arguments in the past. Earlier this year, the UK High Court blocked the extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari on these grounds, and a Westminster court cited the same concerns in granting bail to fraud-accused Virkaran and Ritika Awasty.</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/trump-epstein-and-the-fbi-speaker-mike-johnson-claims-potus-secretly-helped-take-paedophile-down-1757145138356"><strong>Trump, Epstein and the FBI: Speaker Mike Johnson claims POTUS secretly helped take the paedophile down</strong></a></p><p>To counter this, Indian officials reportedly assured the CPS team that conditions inside Tihar are safe and comparable to international standards. They even indicated that if required, a separate “enclave” could be created within the prison complex to house high-profile extraditees, offering additional protection. The government has also issued sovereign guarantees to London that no fugitive will be tortured or subjected to illegal interrogation if returned to India, in line with European human rights standards.</p><h2><strong>What's at stake?</strong></h2><p>The stakes are high. Government data shows 178 extradition requests from India are pending worldwide, nearly 20 of them with the UK. These include cases involving fugitives tied to economic crimes, terrorism, and organised crime. Among them are liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted over Rs 9,000 crore in loan defaults, and jeweler Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Rs 13,800 crore Punjab National Bank scam.</p>

A delegation of Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently paid a visit to Tihar Jail. Here's why this was a crucial step in India's efforts to fast-track pending extradition cases in the UK. 

A delegation from Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently inspected Tihar Jail in Delhi, according to reports. This move comes as part of India's efforts to address long-standing concerns over prison conditions that have stalled extradition cases in UK courts. According to reports citing senior officials, the four-member team — two CPS experts and two British high commission representatives — visited the prison in July. They inspected the high-security wards, spoke with inmates, and later met officials from the ministries of home and external affairs, as well as investigating agencies, to review legal and procedural aspects of pending extradition cases. Also read | Trump aide Navarro has a public meltdown after netizens fact-check his claims on India's Russian oil trade Why was the Tihar jail visit important? The visit comes at a time when several high-profile fugitives wanted in India, including economic offenders Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya, continue to fight extradition in the UK by citing fears of poor conditions, mistreatment, or risk of violence inside Indian prisons. British judges have accepted those arguments in the past. Earlier this year, the UK High Court blocked the extradition of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari on these grounds, and a Westminster court cited the same concerns in granting bail to fraud-accused Virkaran and Ritika Awasty. Also read | Trump, Epstein and the FBI: Speaker Mike Johnson claims POTUS secretly helped take the paedophile down To counter this, Indian officials reportedly assured the CPS team that conditions inside Tihar are safe and comparable to international standards. They even indicated that if required, a separate “enclave” could be created within the prison complex to house high-profile extraditees, offering additional protection. The government has also issued sovereign guarantees to London that no fugitive will be tortured or subjected to illegal interrogation if returned to India, in line with European human rights standards. What's at stake? The stakes are high. Government data shows 178 extradition requests from India are pending worldwide, nearly 20 of them with the UK. These include cases involving fugitives tied to economic crimes, terrorism, and organised crime. Among them are liquor baron Vijay Mallya, wanted over Rs 9,000 crore in loan defaults, and jeweler Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Rs 13,800 crore Punjab National Bank scam.

<p>A delegation of Britain's Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) recently paid a visit to Tihar Jail. Here's why this was a crucial step in India's efforts to fast-track pending extradition cases in the UK.&nbsp;</p>

UK Crown Prosecution Service inspects Tihar Jail — Could this speed up Mallya, Nirav Modi extradition to India?

<p>Former Indian envoy to France, Jawed Ashraf, on Saturday (September 6) dismissed suggestions that New Delhi must choose between rival global blocs, insisting India’s foreign policy must be anchored in its own principles and interests rather than external pressure. His remarks came a day after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned India to align with Washington or face steep trade barriers if it continued engaging closely with Russia and China. Lutnick bluntly said in a Bloomberg interview: “Either support the dollar, support the United States and its consumers, or be ready for a 50% tariff.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rejecting this binary framing, Ashraf emphasised that India was no longer a country that needed to “lean on camps” for survival. “We are capable of pursuing independent ties with all powers, even if they differ among themselves. Each relationship will stand on its own merit,” ANI quoted him as saying.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He stressed that India never compromises one partnership to favor another: “We do not act against one country on behalf of another.” Ashraf’s intervention followed recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested America had “lost India to China” — remarks he later softened by clarifying his frustration stemmed from India’s continued imports of Russian crude. Trump added that Washington had already imposed 25% tariffs on Indian goods, with another 25% penalty tied to oil imports from Moscow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite these tensions, Ashraf noted a “lowering of the temperature” in ongoing dialogue, signaling that space still exists to stabilise relations. Drawing from history, he reminded that India has consistently rejected third-party mediation, particularly on issues with Pakistan. He also recalled earlier pressure from Washington over the S-400 missile deal with Russia, when India stood firm despite threats of sanctions. On China, Ashraf underlined that India’s challenge is far more layered: “It is our foremost geopolitical, security, and economic rival, with complications at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.”</p>

'India strong enough to stand lone, doesn’t need crutches', says former envoy as Trump talks tariffs

Former Indian envoy to France, Jawed Ashraf, on Saturday (September 6) dismissed suggestions that New Delhi must choose between rival global blocs, insisting India’s foreign policy must be anchored in its own principles and interests rather than external pressure. His remarks came a day after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick warned India to align with Washington or face steep trade barriers if it continued engaging closely with Russia and China. Lutnick bluntly said in a Bloomberg interview: “Either support the dollar, support the United States and its consumers, or be ready for a 50% tariff.” Rejecting this binary framing, Ashraf emphasised that India was no longer a country that needed to “lean on camps” for survival. “We are capable of pursuing independent ties with all powers, even if they differ among themselves. Each relationship will stand on its own merit,” ANI quoted him as saying. He stressed that India never compromises one partnership to favor another: “We do not act against one country on behalf of another.” Ashraf’s intervention followed recent comments from US President Donald Trump, who suggested America had “lost India to China” — remarks he later softened by clarifying his frustration stemmed from India’s continued imports of Russian crude. Trump added that Washington had already imposed 25% tariffs on Indian goods, with another 25% penalty tied to oil imports from Moscow. Despite these tensions, Ashraf noted a “lowering of the temperature” in ongoing dialogue, signaling that space still exists to stabilise relations. Drawing from history, he reminded that India has consistently rejected third-party mediation, particularly on issues with Pakistan. He also recalled earlier pressure from Washington over the S-400 missile deal with Russia, when India stood firm despite threats of sanctions. On China, Ashraf underlined that India’s challenge is far more layered: “It is our foremost geopolitical, security, and economic rival, with complications at the bilateral, regional, and global levels.”

<p>Ex-envoy Jawed Ashraf says India will pursue ties on its own terms, rejecting US calls to pick sides between Washington, Russia, and China</p>

<p>A cloudburst incident in the Yamuna Valley in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has resulted in damage to several houses and vehicles in the Naugaon region. Rescue and relief operations by the district administration were launched immediately. The severe weather conditions have resulted in flash floods and mudslides in the region. The officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far.&nbsp;</p><p>The latest incident comes a month after a massive cloudburst triggered a deadly flash flood and landslide in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, flattening resorts and houses. At least five were killed while more than 50 went missing following the disaster.</p><p>In a post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed concern and instructed authorities to take swift action to provide assistance to the affected people. “Upon receiving information about the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the Naugaon area of Uttarkashi district, I immediately spoke with the District Magistrate and issued instructions to operate relief and rescue operations at a war footing. Teams from the district administration, SDRF, and NDRF have already departed for the affected area,” Dhami said.</p><p>“I have also clearly instructed that affected people be immediately transported to safe places and that there be no delay whatsoever in providing every possible assistance,” the chief minister added. “I pray to God for the safe well-being of all.”</p><p>The Fire Service of Uttarakhand Police shared visuals from the Devalsari area of the Naugaon region as the authorities engaged in rescue operations. In a post on X, it wrote, “Following the information of a cloudburst in the Devalsari area of Naugaon region in Uttarkashi district and debris filling in Naugaon market, Fire Service is engaged in rescue operations at the spot.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">उत्तरकाशी जिले के नौगांव क्षेत्र के देवलसारी इलाके में बादल फटने व नौगांव बाजार में मलबा भरने की सूचना पर <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FireService?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FireService</a> मौके पर बचाव कार्यों में जुटी हुई है<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttarkashi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttarkashi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UttarkashiCloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UttarkashiCloudburst</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttarakhand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttarakhand</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UttarakhandPolice?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UttarakhandPolice</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UttarakhandFireService?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UttarakhandFireService</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/uttarakhandcops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@uttarakhandcops</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ANINewsUP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ani</a> <a href="https://t.co/XvQajW1MoL">pic.twitter.com/XvQajW1MoL</a></p>&mdash; Fire Service Uttarakhand Police (@UKFireServices) <a href="https://twitter.com/UKFireServices/status/1964336508070220092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Videos shared on social media showed the extent of damage caused by the debris and mudslides following the cloudburst. According to reports, over debris and muddy waters buried half a dozen homes in low-lying areas.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | There is a report of a cloudburst in the Devalsari area of the Naugaon region in Uttarkashi district.<br><br>(Source: Uttarakhand DIPR/X) <a href="https://t.co/jOotsqK7ok">pic.twitter.com/jOotsqK7ok</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1964350811665813802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">उत्तरकाशी के नौगांव क्षेत्र में बादल फटने से तबाही<br><br>कई घरों में घुसा मलबा, एक घर तबाह, कई वाहन भी बहे<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/uttarakhand?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#uttarakhand</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Uttarkashi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Uttarkashi</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cloudburst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#cloudburst</a> <a href="https://t.co/j5N9exMxjn">pic.twitter.com/j5N9exMxjn</a></p>&mdash; Ramesh Bhatt (@Rameshbhimtal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Rameshbhimtal/status/1964332499859100116?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The latest incident comes a month after a massive cloudburst triggered a deadly flash flood and landslide in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, flattening resorts and houses. At least five were killed while more than 50 went missing following the disaster.

A cloudburst incident in the Yamuna Valley in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district has resulted in damage to several houses and vehicles in the Naugaon region. Rescue and relief operations by the district administration were launched immediately. The severe weather conditions have resulted in flash floods and mudslides in the region. The officials confirmed that no loss of life has been reported so far. The latest incident comes a month after a massive cloudburst triggered a deadly flash flood and landslide in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, flattening resorts and houses. At least five were killed while more than 50 went missing following the disaster. In a post on X, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed concern and instructed authorities to take swift action to provide assistance to the affected people. “Upon receiving information about the damage caused by heavy rainfall in the Naugaon area of Uttarkashi district, I immediately spoke with the District Magistrate and issued instructions to operate relief and rescue operations at a war footing. Teams from the district administration, SDRF, and NDRF have already departed for the affected area,” Dhami said. “I have also clearly instructed that affected people be immediately transported to safe places and that there be no delay whatsoever in providing every possible assistance,” the chief minister added. “I pray to God for the safe well-being of all.” The Fire Service of Uttarakhand Police shared visuals from the Devalsari area of the Naugaon region as the authorities engaged in rescue operations. In a post on X, it wrote, “Following the information of a cloudburst in the Devalsari area of Naugaon region in Uttarkashi district and debris filling in Naugaon market, Fire Service is engaged in rescue operations at the spot.”

<p>The latest incident comes a month after a massive cloudburst triggered a deadly flash flood and landslide in Uttarkashi’s Dharali village, flattening resorts and houses. At least five were killed while more than 50 went missing following the disaster.</p>

Another cloudburst hits Uttarkashi: Debris damages homes, rescue and relief operations underway

<p>In a bizarre incident, the Union Health Ministry of India issued a notice to a doctor in Delhi after she was absent from duty for about three years and continued to draw salary. What’s even more surprising is that her social media profile describes her as a “filmmaker” based in Canada. The notice that was sent to Dr Manju Subberwal, former head of the biochemistry department at Delhi’s GB Pant Hospital, demanded an explanation for her absence.</p><p>According to The Indian Express, the notice issued on July 28 questioned why no action should be taken for non-compliance with rules and regulations related to the government officials availing leave. It also asked why the unauthorised absence should not be treated as a break in service and why the allowance and pay should not be recovered. The report, citing sources, added that the health ministry has also sought details from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office for information on the doctor’s visits to India during the said period.</p><p>It further added that a chargesheet has been prepared by the hospital in the case and will be submitted to the health ministry. Subberwal was removed from her position as the HoD at the Delhi government-run hospital about a month ago.</p><p>According to the government rules, doctors in the Central Health Services are entitled to 10 days of earned leave, 10 days of casual leave, and 30 additional teaching leaves every year. For a post-graduate certification course, the approved maximum study leave is 36 months, and those who avail it are required to sign a bond stating they will serve the government for at least five years after their return. According to the rules, no professional can take leave without sanction.</p><p>The incident came to light after a complaint was filed by an employee at GIPMER, the medical college associated with the hospital, in May this year. The complainant alleged that Subberwal went to Canada to pursue a filmmaking course in 2022 but was still drawing a full salary.</p><p>It further alleged that she “hatched a criminal conspiracy with another doctor from her department, who was signing all official papers on her behalf as head of the biochemistry department in her absence, without the approval of the competent authority,” according to The Indian Express. As per the complaint, her actions have resulted in a “financial fraud/ loss” amounting Rs 50 lakh.</p><p>“The issue came to light in May when salaries were being disbursed to faculty heads. Officials found a major lapse in her attendance, which had been going on for nearly three years. She would show up at the hospital for just a few days each year. Once, her husband also came to give back-dated leaves. After the matter came to light, she was removed as head of the department, and her salary was put on hold,” a senior doctor at the hospital told The Indian Express.</p><p>According to her LinkedIn profile, Subberwal pursued an animation course from July 2019 to December 2020 from an online school and completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree from the Toronto Film School with a specialisation in cinematography and film/video production from April 2022 to April 2025. Subberwal’s IMDB page shows that she worked as a writer, director, and producer on three films: Colors (2024), Totka (2021), Yours Faithfully (2019).</p>

The incident came to light after a complaint was filed by an employee at GIPMER, the medical college associated with the hospital, in May this year.

In a bizarre incident, the Union Health Ministry of India issued a notice to a doctor in Delhi after she was absent from duty for about three years and continued to draw salary. What’s even more surprising is that her social media profile describes her as a “filmmaker” based in Canada. The notice that was sent to Dr Manju Subberwal, former head of the biochemistry department at Delhi’s GB Pant Hospital, demanded an explanation for her absence. According to The Indian Express, the notice issued on July 28 questioned why no action should be taken for non-compliance with rules and regulations related to the government officials availing leave. It also asked why the unauthorised absence should not be treated as a break in service and why the allowance and pay should not be recovered. The report, citing sources, added that the health ministry has also sought details from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office for information on the doctor’s visits to India during the said period. It further added that a chargesheet has been prepared by the hospital in the case and will be submitted to the health ministry. Subberwal was removed from her position as the HoD at the Delhi government-run hospital about a month ago. According to the government rules, doctors in the Central Health Services are entitled to 10 days of earned leave, 10 days of casual leave, and 30 additional teaching leaves every year. For a post-graduate certification course, the approved maximum study leave is 36 months, and those who avail it are required to sign a bond stating they will serve the government for at least five years after their return. According to the rules, no professional can take leave without sanction. The incident came to light after a complaint was filed by an employee at GIPMER, the medical college associated with the hospital, in May this year. The complainant alleged that Subberwal went to Canada to pursue a filmmaking course in 2022 but was still drawing a full salary. It further alleged that she “hatched a criminal conspiracy with another doctor from her department, who was signing all official papers on her behalf as head of the biochemistry department in her absence, without the approval of the competent authority,” according to The Indian Express. As per the complaint, her actions have resulted in a “financial fraud/ loss” amounting Rs 50 lakh. “The issue came to light in May when salaries were being disbursed to faculty heads. Officials found a major lapse in her attendance, which had been going on for nearly three years. She would show up at the hospital for just a few days each year. Once, her husband also came to give back-dated leaves. After the matter came to light, she was removed as head of the department, and her salary was put on hold,” a senior doctor at the hospital told The Indian Express. According to her LinkedIn profile, Subberwal pursued an animation course from July 2019 to December 2020 from an online school and completed a Bachelor of Creative Arts degree from the Toronto Film School with a specialisation in cinematography and film/video production from April 2022 to April 2025. Subberwal’s IMDB page shows that she worked as a writer, director, and producer on three films: Colors (2024), Totka (2021), Yours Faithfully (2019).

<p>The incident came to light after a complaint was filed by an employee at GIPMER, the medical college associated with the hospital, in May this year.</p>

Delhi doctor’s double life: Draws salary for 3 years while making films in Canada; govt issues notice

<p>Over 110 people, including students, teachers, and local residents, were taken into custody in Assam’s Sribhumi district (earlier known as Karimganj) on Saturday (September 6) during demonstrations opposing the government’s decision to rename the district, police officials said. The state cabinet had approved the change in November last year, renaming Karimganj to Sribhumi in reference to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s 1919 visit to the area. Tagore is said to have described the region as “Sribhumi” — the land of Goddess Lakshmi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the announcement, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, saying the government had “fulfilled a long-standing demand of the people.” But many residents expressed discontent, staging protests against the decision. The chief minister’s recent visit to the district, where he attacked opposition parties, further inflamed tempers and prompted several organisations to call a 12-hour bandh.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-partnership-will-play-key-role-in-fostering-global-peace-pm-modi-holds-talks-with-macron-on-ukraine-bilateral-cooperation-1757166646971"><strong>‘Partnership will play key role in fostering global peace’: PM Modi holds talks with Macron on Ukraine, bilateral cooperation</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The protest began on Saturday morning and quickly created fault lines, with some groups supporting the shutdown and others resisting it. Anticipating violence, the administration imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Clashes broke out in Sribhumi town as bandh supporters and opponents faced off.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Police said the situation worsened when protesters turned on security personnel. “Some people, including minors, threw stones at our officials. We had to use lathis to bring the situation under control. A few officers were injured in the process,” said Sribhumi SSP Partha Pratim Das. In Badarpur, a confrontation involving students and teachers of a government college also turned violent, with police personnel allegedly attacked. Several individuals were detained as a preventive measure.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Authorities said sporadic incidents occurred in other parts of the district as well, though they were quickly contained with the help of reinforcements. “All detentions were made under Section 163 of BNSS. Further decisions will be taken after reviewing the situation,” the SSP added.</p>

Over 110 arrested in Assam’s Sribhumi during protests against renaming of district

Over 110 people, including students, teachers, and local residents, were taken into custody in Assam’s Sribhumi district (earlier known as Karimganj) on Saturday (September 6) during demonstrations opposing the government’s decision to rename the district, police officials said. The state cabinet had approved the change in November last year, renaming Karimganj to Sribhumi in reference to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s 1919 visit to the area. Tagore is said to have described the region as “Sribhumi” — the land of Goddess Lakshmi. After the announcement, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on X, saying the government had “fulfilled a long-standing demand of the people.” But many residents expressed discontent, staging protests against the decision. The chief minister’s recent visit to the district, where he attacked opposition parties, further inflamed tempers and prompted several organisations to call a 12-hour bandh. Also Read: ‘Partnership will play key role in fostering global peace’: PM Modi holds talks with Macron on Ukraine, bilateral cooperation The protest began on Saturday morning and quickly created fault lines, with some groups supporting the shutdown and others resisting it. Anticipating violence, the administration imposed restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Clashes broke out in Sribhumi town as bandh supporters and opponents faced off. Police said the situation worsened when protesters turned on security personnel. “Some people, including minors, threw stones at our officials. We had to use lathis to bring the situation under control. A few officers were injured in the process,” said Sribhumi SSP Partha Pratim Das. In Badarpur, a confrontation involving students and teachers of a government college also turned violent, with police personnel allegedly attacked. Several individuals were detained as a preventive measure. Authorities said sporadic incidents occurred in other parts of the district as well, though they were quickly contained with the help of reinforcements. “All detentions were made under Section 163 of BNSS. Further decisions will be taken after reviewing the situation,” the SSP added.

<p>Over 110 people, including students and locals, were held in Assam’s Sribhumi as protests against Karimganj’s renaming turned violent during a protest</p>

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday (Sep 6). The two leaders exchanged their views on recent developments for the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. They also welcomed bilateral cooperation between the two nations in various areas. PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit, which will be held in February next year. The call between the two leaders comes amid the ongoing efforts to find a resolution to end the conflict in Ukraine, which remains a major concern for global peace.</p><p>According to the statement issued by the office of PM Modi, the Indian prime minister “reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and stability.” He also thanked Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit hosted by India.</p><p>“Both leaders agreed to continue to remain in touch and work closely together to promote global peace and stability,” the statement added.</p><h2><strong>‘Very good conversation’</strong></h2><p>Following the talks, both leaders took to social media, informing of the “very good conversation”. PM Modi said in a post on X, “We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas. Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Had a very good conversation with President Macron. We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas. Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The…</p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1964307178128330971?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Meanwhile, the French president posted on X, “I presented him the outcome of the work we carried out with President Zelensky and our partners of the Coalition of the Willing last Thursday in Paris. India and France share the same determination to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.” He also expressed that he wished to continue to build on the friendship and strategic partnership between the two nations.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just spoke with Prime Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NarendraModi</a>.<br><br>I presented him the outcome of the work we carried out with President Zelensky and our partners of the Coalition of the Willing last Thursday in Paris.<br> <br>India and France share the same determination…</p>&mdash; Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) <a href="https://twitter.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1964321783458189367?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit, which will be held in February next year.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday (Sep 6). The two leaders exchanged their views on recent developments for the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. They also welcomed bilateral cooperation between the two nations in various areas. PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit, which will be held in February next year. The call between the two leaders comes amid the ongoing efforts to find a resolution to end the conflict in Ukraine, which remains a major concern for global peace. According to the statement issued by the office of PM Modi, the Indian prime minister “reiterated India’s consistent support for peaceful resolution of the conflict and early restoration of peace and stability.” He also thanked Macron for accepting the invitation to the AI Impact Summit hosted by India. “Both leaders agreed to continue to remain in touch and work closely together to promote global peace and stability,” the statement added. ‘Very good conversation’ Following the talks, both leaders took to social media, informing of the “very good conversation”. PM Modi said in a post on X, “We reviewed and positively assessed the progress in bilateral cooperation in various areas. Exchanged views on international and regional issues, including efforts for bringing an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. The India-France Strategic Partnership will continue to play a key role in fostering global peace and stability.”

<p>PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit, which will be held in February next year.</p>

‘Partnership will play key role in fostering global peace’: PM Modi holds talks with Macron on Ukraine, bilateral cooperation

<p>The ten-day holy Ganesh festival is coming to an end with grand immersion rituals taking place across India and the globe. On Anant Chaturdashi (September 6), devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with Ganesh Visarjan ceremonies. Amid the celebrations in India, a video from the United Kingdom has gone viral on social media. The video was shared on Instagram by user Sandeep Anthwal and has received over 1.6 million views as of now. The video clip shows Indian devotees dressed in traditional ethnic wear carrying their Ganesh idols on a boat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, after the prayers, devotees immersed their Ganesh idols in the river. A group of swans were also seen swimming near the idols.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ganesh-chaturthi-2025-6-countries-outside-india-where-lord-ganesha-is-worshipped-nepal-cambodia-thailand-nepal-japan-1756111905870">Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 6 Countries outside India where Lord Ganesha is worshipped</a></p>

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<p>The visuals of the event have created mixed reactions on social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, with one user commenting on Instagram that, “This is such a beautiful display of culture. It feels like home away from home.” Another user wrote, "Seeing swans swimming so close to the idols is magical."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/celebrate-ganesh-chaturthi-2025-with-these-7-must-watch-lord-ganesha-movies-and-shows-1756275305292">Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 with these 6 must-watch Lord Ganesha movies and shows</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While some people raised concerns about pollution and the impact of these rituals on aquatic life. Some users even questioned whether these rituals should be performed in rivers outside India or not. Some people also suggested that the idol should be made of food-grain materials, which can be consumed by fishes and other aquatic animals, present in the sea/river.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I think idols in the developed world should be made of food-grade material which could be consumed by aquatic life," one user suggested on Instagram. One user also commented that, "Ganesh Chaturthi is for spreading joy, not controversy."&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the ending of the Visarjan ceremonies of Lord Ganesh, the holy 10 days of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival have also ended.&nbsp;</p>

The visuals of the viral video have created mixed reactions on the social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, while others raised concerns about pollution and the impact of this rituals on aquatic life.

The ten-day holy Ganesh festival is coming to an end with grand immersion rituals taking place across India and the globe. On Anant Chaturdashi (September 6), devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha with Ganesh Visarjan ceremonies. Amid the celebrations in India, a video from the United Kingdom has gone viral on social media. The video was shared on Instagram by user Sandeep Anthwal and has received over 1.6 million views as of now. The video clip shows Indian devotees dressed in traditional ethnic wear carrying their Ganesh idols on a boat. Later, after the prayers, devotees immersed their Ganesh idols in the river. A group of swans were also seen swimming near the idols. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: 6 Countries outside India where Lord Ganesha is worshipped

<p>The visuals of the viral video have created mixed reactions on social media. Some people praised it as a touching display of Indian culture on international soil, while others raised concerns about pollution and the impact of these rituals on aquatic life.</p>

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<p>When we talk about defence reforms, the conversation almost always drifts to tanks, missiles, or drones. Necessary, yes. But ask any soldier and you’ll hear a quieter truth: morale is as decisive as firepower. And morale is built not just on equipment in the field, but on the well-being of families at home.</p><p>That is why the GST Council’s decision of 3 September 2025, coming into effect on 22 September, matters so much. On the surface, it is a fiscal measure — trimming tax rates, exempting categories of hardware and goods. In reality, it is a reform that touches every serving soldier, every veteran, and every family living in a cantonment.</p><h2><strong>Salaries, pensions, and purchasing power</strong></h2><p>India’s defence budget this year is ₹6.81 lakh crore. Of that, a staggering ₹1.47 lakh crore goes to salaries and pensions for serving personnel, retirees, and their dependents. This is the real backbone of our military community.</p><p>Until now, GST added a hidden weight to household expenses. Groceries, school fees, appliances, even uniforms — the cumulative bite was felt in every cantonment home. The latest rationalisation, which reduces GST rates to simpler 5 and 18 per cent slabs and exempts many essentials, means those rupees stretch further.</p><p>For a sepoy’s family, that might mean not putting off the purchase of a new washing machine. For a pensioner in Jaipur, it might mean medicines that cost less each month. Small things, perhaps. But together, they add up to dignity and security.</p><h2><strong>The cantonment economy</strong></h2><p>Walk through a market in Ambala, Pune, or Jalandhar and you’ll see what this really means. Local shopkeepers, grocers, tailors, and electronics vendors all depend heavily on defence families’ spending. When GST on essentials falls, demand rises. And when demand rises, small-town economies breathe easier.</p><p>The Army doesn’t just defend borders. It sustains entire communities in cantonments across the country. The GST reform gives those communities a timely boost, especially as we head into the festive season.</p><h2><strong>Linking morale to readiness</strong></h2><p>It is easy to forget how tightly morale links to readiness. A jawan manning a post on the Line of Control fights with a different resolve when he knows his family is comfortable back home. A major commanding a company in Ladakh sleeps a little easier when school bills and household expenses don’t consume his wife’s evenings.</p><p>Fiscal relief, at the family level, reduces stress on serving personnel. And reduced stress translates directly into focus on the mission. We often talk of drones as force multipliers. But morale is a force multiplier too — and this reform strengthens it.</p><h2><strong>Veterans and their families</strong></h2><p>Let’s not overlook veterans. Many live on fixed pensions, watching costs creep upward year after year. For them, GST relief is not a technicality — it is a lifeline. Lower tax on essentials means less pressure on monthly budgets, less reliance on support networks, and more dignity in retirement.</p><p>For widows and dependents of soldiers, this reform is equally important. It is a quiet acknowledgement that service to the nation extends beyond uniformed years, and that the state still stands behind those who stood for it.</p><h2><strong>Beyond the household: A national signal</strong></h2><p>The government is prepared to absorb between ₹48,000 crore and ₹1.1 lakh crore in revenue loss to make this reform work, depending on how the calculation is framed — lower if you look at the wider GST impact across government, higher when scoped specifically to defence-related procurement. That figure tells its own story. It is not just about balancing accounts — it is about prioritising security, not only at the border but in the lives of those who guard it.</p><p>National security is not just a line of tanks. It is also the confidence of a soldier’s child in Shillong who can afford better books, or a veteran’s widow in Bhopal who manages her bills more comfortably. By easing life for soldiers and their families, the government sends a signal that security policy is people policy too.</p><h2><strong>A reform felt at home and on the frontier</strong></h2><p>GST 2.0 will be written up as a tax reform. But for those in uniform and those who once wore it, it will be remembered as something else: a morale reform.</p><p>It makes pay and pensions go further. It strengthens cantonment economies. It uplifts veterans and their families. And in doing so, it strengthens the Army itself.</p><p>Because when a military family feels secure in Ambala or Leh, the Army’s resolve on the frontier becomes that much stronger. That is the true morale dividend of GST 2.0.</p><p><i><strong>Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.</strong></i></p>

The latest rationalisation, which reduces GST rates to simpler 5 and 18 per cent slabs and exempts many essentials, means those rupees stretch further.

When we talk about defence reforms, the conversation almost always drifts to tanks, missiles, or drones. Necessary, yes. But ask any soldier and you’ll hear a quieter truth: morale is as decisive as firepower. And morale is built not just on equipment in the field, but on the well-being of families at home. That is why the GST Council’s decision of 3 September 2025, coming into effect on 22 September, matters so much. On the surface, it is a fiscal measure — trimming tax rates, exempting categories of hardware and goods. In reality, it is a reform that touches every serving soldier, every veteran, and every family living in a cantonment. Salaries, pensions, and purchasing power India’s defence budget this year is ₹6.81 lakh crore. Of that, a staggering ₹1.47 lakh crore goes to salaries and pensions for serving personnel, retirees, and their dependents. This is the real backbone of our military community. Until now, GST added a hidden weight to household expenses. Groceries, school fees, appliances, even uniforms — the cumulative bite was felt in every cantonment home. The latest rationalisation, which reduces GST rates to simpler 5 and 18 per cent slabs and exempts many essentials, means those rupees stretch further. For a sepoy’s family, that might mean not putting off the purchase of a new washing machine. For a pensioner in Jaipur, it might mean medicines that cost less each month. Small things, perhaps. But together, they add up to dignity and security. The cantonment economy Walk through a market in Ambala, Pune, or Jalandhar and you’ll see what this really means. Local shopkeepers, grocers, tailors, and electronics vendors all depend heavily on defence families’ spending. When GST on essentials falls, demand rises. And when demand rises, small-town economies breathe easier. The Army doesn’t just defend borders. It sustains entire communities in cantonments across the country. The GST reform gives those communities a timely boost, especially as we head into the festive season. Linking morale to readiness It is easy to forget how tightly morale links to readiness. A jawan manning a post on the Line of Control fights with a different resolve when he knows his family is comfortable back home. A major commanding a company in Ladakh sleeps a little easier when school bills and household expenses don’t consume his wife’s evenings. Fiscal relief, at the family level, reduces stress on serving personnel. And reduced stress translates directly into focus on the mission. We often talk of drones as force multipliers. But morale is a force multiplier too — and this reform strengthens it. Veterans and their families Let’s not overlook veterans. Many live on fixed pensions, watching costs creep upward year after year. For them, GST relief is not a technicality — it is a lifeline. Lower tax on essentials means less pressure on monthly budgets, less reliance on support networks, and more dignity in retirement. For widows and dependents of soldiers, this reform is equally important. It is a quiet acknowledgement that service to the nation extends beyond uniformed years, and that the state still stands behind those who stood for it. Beyond the household: A national signal The government is prepared to absorb between ₹48,000 crore and ₹1.1 lakh crore in revenue loss to make this reform work, depending on how the calculation is framed — lower if you look at the wider GST impact across government, higher when scoped specifically to defence-related procurement. That figure tells its own story. It is not just about balancing accounts — it is about prioritising security, not only at the border but in the lives of those who guard it. National security is not just a line of tanks. It is also the confidence of a soldier’s child in Shillong who can afford better books, or a veteran’s widow in Bhopal who manages her bills more comfortably. By easing life for soldiers and their families, the government sends a signal that security policy is people policy too. A reform felt at home and on the frontier GST 2.0 will be written up as a tax reform. But for those in uniform and those who once wore it, it will be remembered as something else: a morale reform. It makes pay and pensions go further. It strengthens cantonment economies. It uplifts veterans and their families. And in doing so, it strengthens the Army itself. Because when a military family feels secure in Ambala or Leh, the Army’s resolve on the frontier becomes that much stronger. That is the true morale dividend of GST 2.0. Disclaimer: The views of the writer do not represent the views of WION or ZMCL. Nor does WION or ZMCL endorse the views of the writer.

<p>The latest rationalisation, which reduces GST rates to simpler 5 and 18 per cent slabs and exempts many essentials, means those rupees stretch further.</p>

The morale dividend: What GST relief means for soldiers and veterans

<p>Six people were killed on Saturday (September 6) after a cargo trolley on the Pavagadh Hill ropeway in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district collapsed, police confirmed. The accident took place when the cable of a ropeway used for transporting construction material snapped, sending the trolley crashing down. Panchmahal Deputy Superintendent of Police Harsh Dudhaat said that rescue and relief efforts are underway, with police and fire brigade teams deployed at the site.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Kali Mata temple atop Pavagadh Hill, situated nearly 800 metres above ground level, can be reached either by climbing around 2,000 steps or using cable cars. Officials noted that the passenger ropeway had been shut earlier in the day due to bad weather, while the cargo system was in use for construction-related work. Pavagadh, which rises in three tiers from Champaner and has a plateau at about 1,471 feet, is a major pilgrimage destination. The temple dedicated to Goddess Kali attracts nearly 25 lakh devotees every year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/watch-indians-perform-ganesh-visarjan-rituals-in-uk-viral-video-sparks-debate-1757160104944"><strong>WATCH - Indians perform Ganesh Visarjan rituals in UK, viral video sparks debate</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to Panchmahal district collector Ajay Dahiya, the cabin carrying construction material was returning from the hilltop with five people inside when the cable snapped near the fourth tower. The cabin hit the first tower during the fall, leading to the deaths of all five passengers. Another person present at the site was also killed by the impact.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dahiya confirmed that all six victims have been identified and clarified that there were no survivors or additional injuries. He said that a technical committee has been set up to examine the reasons behind the mishap, with particular focus on the ropeway’s upkeep and safety checks. He also further added that the goods ropeway was being run by an operator appointed by the temple trust.</p>

Six killed in Gujarat as cargo ropeway trolley breaks down at Pavagadh Hill Temple

Six people were killed on Saturday (September 6) after a cargo trolley on the Pavagadh Hill ropeway in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district collapsed, police confirmed. The accident took place when the cable of a ropeway used for transporting construction material snapped, sending the trolley crashing down. Panchmahal Deputy Superintendent of Police Harsh Dudhaat said that rescue and relief efforts are underway, with police and fire brigade teams deployed at the site. The Kali Mata temple atop Pavagadh Hill, situated nearly 800 metres above ground level, can be reached either by climbing around 2,000 steps or using cable cars. Officials noted that the passenger ropeway had been shut earlier in the day due to bad weather, while the cargo system was in use for construction-related work. Pavagadh, which rises in three tiers from Champaner and has a plateau at about 1,471 feet, is a major pilgrimage destination. The temple dedicated to Goddess Kali attracts nearly 25 lakh devotees every year. Also Read: WATCH - Indians perform Ganesh Visarjan rituals in UK, viral video sparks debate According to Panchmahal district collector Ajay Dahiya, the cabin carrying construction material was returning from the hilltop with five people inside when the cable snapped near the fourth tower. The cabin hit the first tower during the fall, leading to the deaths of all five passengers. Another person present at the site was also killed by the impact. Dahiya confirmed that all six victims have been identified and clarified that there were no survivors or additional injuries. He said that a technical committee has been set up to examine the reasons behind the mishap, with particular focus on the ropeway’s upkeep and safety checks. He also further added that the goods ropeway was being run by an operator appointed by the temple trust.

<p>Six people died after a cargo ropeway trolley carrying construction material fell at Pavagadh Hill temple in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district</p>

<p>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (September 6) accused Opposition parties of spreading misinformation about the Goods and Services Tax (GST), insisting that the structure was not designed by the BJP alone but was the outcome of decisions taken collectively by the Empowered Committee of state finance ministers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She explained that the GST Council has approved a new structure that replaces the earlier four-slab system of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% with a simplified arrangement. Going forward, most essential items will attract a 5% tax, while the majority of other goods and services will be taxed at 18%. In addition, a 40% slab has been introduced for luxury and so-called sin goods, which will take effect on September 22.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-ashwini-kumar-51-year-old-astrologer-accused-of-sending-mumbai-bomb-threats-1757156788006"><strong>Who is Ashwini Kumar, 51-year-old astrologer arrested for sending Mumbai bomb threats?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling the change a “reform for the people,” Sitharaman argued that rationalising tax rates will encourage consumption and ease the financial burden on households. She emphasised that the reform will touch every citizen. “GST impacts everyone, even the poorest, since it applies to small everyday purchases,” she was quoted as saying in an interview with news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/watch-student-slapped-abused-by-classmates-inside-amity-university-campus-fir-logged-against-5-1757156954322"><strong>WATCH: Student slapped, abused by classmates inside Amity University campus, FIR logged against 5</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sitharaman further stressed that the initiative is not merely about revising rates but also about making the system easier to navigate for businesses. She added that the government had taken extra care to examine taxes on items used in daily life, and in most cases, rates have been significantly reduced.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Friday (September 5), Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government is preparing relief measures for Indian exporters hit hard by steep US tariffs. The statement comes after Washington, under President Donald Trump, imposed higher duties on Indian goods last month, partly in response to New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian crude oil. The revised tariffs, which affect categories such as garments, jewellery, footwear, and chemicals, have been raised to as high as 50%.</p>

'Opposition misleading on GST,' says Sitharaman as government unveils new tax slabs

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (September 6) accused Opposition parties of spreading misinformation about the Goods and Services Tax (GST), insisting that the structure was not designed by the BJP alone but was the outcome of decisions taken collectively by the Empowered Committee of state finance ministers. She explained that the GST Council has approved a new structure that replaces the earlier four-slab system of 5%, 12%, 18% and 28% with a simplified arrangement. Going forward, most essential items will attract a 5% tax, while the majority of other goods and services will be taxed at 18%. In addition, a 40% slab has been introduced for luxury and so-called sin goods, which will take effect on September 22. Also Read: Who is Ashwini Kumar, 51-year-old astrologer arrested for sending Mumbai bomb threats? Calling the change a “reform for the people,” Sitharaman argued that rationalising tax rates will encourage consumption and ease the financial burden on households. She emphasised that the reform will touch every citizen. “GST impacts everyone, even the poorest, since it applies to small everyday purchases,” she was quoted as saying in an interview with news agency PTI. Also Read: WATCH: Student slapped, abused by classmates inside Amity University campus, FIR logged against 5 Sitharaman further stressed that the initiative is not merely about revising rates but also about making the system easier to navigate for businesses. She added that the government had taken extra care to examine taxes on items used in daily life, and in most cases, rates have been significantly reduced. On Friday (September 5), Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government is preparing relief measures for Indian exporters hit hard by steep US tariffs. The statement comes after Washington, under President Donald Trump, imposed higher duties on Indian goods last month, partly in response to New Delhi’s continued imports of Russian crude oil. The revised tariffs, which affect categories such as garments, jewellery, footwear, and chemicals, have been raised to as high as 50%.

<p>Finance Minister Sitharaman defends GST revamp, says new 5%, 18% and 40% slabs will ease burden on families; accuses Opposition of spreading misinformation</p>

<p>Mumbai Police have arrested a 51-year-old man from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sending a WhatsApp message threatening a series of bomb attacks across the city. The suspect has been identified as Ashwini Kumar, an astrologer and vastu consultant originally from Patliputra, Patna, Bihar. He has been residing in Noida’s Sector 79 with his retired father Suresh Kumar and mother Prabhawati for the last five years.</p><h2>Who is Ashwini Kumar?&nbsp;</h2><p>Investigators revealed that Kumar, who holds a postgraduate degree, has been estranged from his wife Archana and is entangled in multiple financial disputes. In 2023, he was jailed for three months after his acquaintance, Firoz from Bihar, filed a complaint against him at the Phulwari Sharif police station. Police said Kumar attempted to frame Firoz this time by sending the threatening message under his name. During his arrest, officials seized seven mobile phones, three SIM cards, six memory card holders, an external SIM slot, two digital storage cards, and other electronic devices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yamuna-river-in-delhi-above-danger-mark-several-areas-inundated-1757151888694"><strong>Yamuna river in Delhi above danger mark; several areas inundated</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A case has been registered as Crime No. 381/25 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (196(1)(a)(b), 351(2), 351(3), 351(4)). According to police, the WhatsApp message claimed that 34 “human bombs” were planted in 34 vehicles across Mumbai, and warned of 14 Pakistani terrorists entering India with 400 kg of RDX. The threat, sent under the name of a group calling itself “Lashkar-e-Jihadi,” vowed to target Hindus and unleash devastation in the city.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The message reached both the main police control room and the traffic police, triggering an immediate security review. “Mumbai Police remains on high alert, and security has been tightened across Maharashtra. All leads are being pursued,” the force said. This incident follows another hoax just days earlier, when a man was taken into custody for falsely claiming that Kalwa railway station in Thane district would be blown up.</p>

Who is Ashwini Kumar, 51-year-old astrologer accused of sending Mumbai bomb threats?

Mumbai Police have arrested a 51-year-old man from Noida, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sending a WhatsApp message threatening a series of bomb attacks across the city. The suspect has been identified as Ashwini Kumar, an astrologer and vastu consultant originally from Patliputra, Patna, Bihar. He has been residing in Noida’s Sector 79 with his retired father Suresh Kumar and mother Prabhawati for the last five years. Who is Ashwini Kumar? Investigators revealed that Kumar, who holds a postgraduate degree, has been estranged from his wife Archana and is entangled in multiple financial disputes. In 2023, he was jailed for three months after his acquaintance, Firoz from Bihar, filed a complaint against him at the Phulwari Sharif police station. Police said Kumar attempted to frame Firoz this time by sending the threatening message under his name. During his arrest, officials seized seven mobile phones, three SIM cards, six memory card holders, an external SIM slot, two digital storage cards, and other electronic devices. Also Read: Yamuna river in Delhi above danger mark; several areas inundated A case has been registered as Crime No. 381/25 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (196(1)(a)(b), 351(2), 351(3), 351(4)). According to police, the WhatsApp message claimed that 34 “human bombs” were planted in 34 vehicles across Mumbai, and warned of 14 Pakistani terrorists entering India with 400 kg of RDX. The threat, sent under the name of a group calling itself “Lashkar-e-Jihadi,” vowed to target Hindus and unleash devastation in the city. The message reached both the main police control room and the traffic police, triggering an immediate security review. “Mumbai Police remains on high alert, and security has been tightened across Maharashtra. All leads are being pursued,” the force said. This incident follows another hoax just days earlier, when a man was taken into custody for falsely claiming that Kalwa railway station in Thane district would be blown up.

<p>Mumbai Police arrested astrologer Ashwini Kumar from Noida for a WhatsApp bomb threat, allegedly sent to frame a rival, sparking a city-wide alert</p>

Who is Ashwini Kumar, 51-year-old astrologer arrested for sending Mumbai bomb threats?

<p>A college student was reportedly abused and slapped by his classmates inside a parked car in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. All the students were from Amity University. The incident occurred on August 26, and a First Investigation Report has already been filed in the matter. The FIR mentioned that the victim, Shikhar Mukesh Kesarwani, was in a friend's car to attend classes. The case was registered against five students - Ayush Yadav, Jahnvi Mishra, Milay Banerjee, Vivek Singh, and Aryaman Shukla.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A purported video of the incident, circulating on social media, shows the female student slapping Shikhar. WION could not independently identify the authenticity of the video.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The video showed the female students sitting on the front seat, slapping the victim sitting on the backseat and saying, “What did you say? Character? Character?”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">डेढ़ मिनट में 26 थप्पड़ . Amity university है ये <a href="https://t.co/1jkKwXDubP">pic.twitter.com/1jkKwXDubP</a></p>&mdash; Raghvendra Mishra राघवेंद्र मिश्र (@Raghvendram14) <a href="https://twitter.com/Raghvendram14/status/1964016631736389797?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>While the girl was slapping Shikhar, a male student sitting beside him intervened and asked the victim to put his hands down. Shikhar was hiding his face with his hands while getting slapped.</p><p><br>Then the male students started slapping Shikhar and saying, "You mentioned character right? Put hands down. You talk about Jahnvi, You talk about Soumya."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Victim's father said that his son, a second year BA LLB student, was traumatised after the incident and does not attend college, NDTV reported.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Jahnvi Mishra and Ayush Yadav then slapped my son at least 50 to 60 times and also abused me and my parents. They also threatened to kill us,” the father was quoted as saying.</p>

A student of Amity University in Lucknow was abused and slapped by his five fellow students inside the campus. Video of the incident goes viral. FIR was launched against all five students. 

A college student was reportedly abused and slapped by his classmates inside a parked car in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. All the students were from Amity University. The incident occurred on August 26, and a First Investigation Report has already been filed in the matter. The FIR mentioned that the victim, Shikhar Mukesh Kesarwani, was in a friend's car to attend classes. The case was registered against five students - Ayush Yadav, Jahnvi Mishra, Milay Banerjee, Vivek Singh, and Aryaman Shukla. A purported video of the incident, circulating on social media, shows the female student slapping Shikhar. WION could not independently identify the authenticity of the video. The video showed the female students sitting on the front seat, slapping the victim sitting on the backseat and saying, “What did you say? Character? Character?”

<p>A student of Amity University in Lucknow was abused and slapped by his five fellow students inside the campus. Video of the incident goes viral. FIR was launched against all five students.</p>

WATCH: Student slapped, abused by classmates inside Amity University campus, FIR logged against 5

<p>The Yamuna river in Delhi saw a slight drop on Saturday (September 6), with its level at the Old Railway Bridge (Loha Pul) receding to 206.47 metres from the 207-metre mark recorded earlier. Despite this marginal dip, several parts of the national capital remain under water as the river continues to flow above the danger threshold. Drone visuals captured on Saturday revealed extensive flooding along the Yamuna banks, with large stretches of low-lying areas still submerged.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Delhi, the warning level stands at 204.50 metres, while 205.33 metres is considered the danger mark. Authorities begin evacuating residents once the water level breaches 206 metres. Earlier this week, the Yamuna surged to 207.41 metres — the third-highest level ever documented in the city — forcing thousands of people into relief camps.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/national-emblem-at-hazratbal-shrine-in-srinagar-escalates-into-heated-political-debate-security-beefed-up-1757148579080"><strong>National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar escalates into heated political debate, security beefed up</strong></a></p><h2>See the drone video here:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi: River Yamuna continues to flow above danger level, parts of the city continue to face a flood-like situation. Visuals from the Yamuna Ghat area.<br><br>(Drone visuals shot at 10.45 am) <a href="https://t.co/fqCHgnEQBh">pic.twitter.com/fqCHgnEQBh</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1964209323845775780?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Floodwaters have inundated several areas, including the Civil Lines neighbourhood with its upscale residences, the busy Monastery Market, Kashmere Gate ISBT, and Yamuna Bazaar. Officials said the situation is under constant surveillance, with emergency services and departments are on alert. According to the flood control authorities, the Hathnikund barrage discharged 50,629 cusecs of water at 9am on Saturday, while the Wazirabad barrage released around 1,17,260 cusecs. These heavy inflows are driving the river’s swelling in the capital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jaishankar-breaks-silence-on-modi-trump-ties-after-potus-u-turn-on-america-lost-india-to-china-remark-1757140373958"><strong>Jaishankar breaks silence on Modi–Trump ties after POTUS's U-turn on America 'lost India to China' remark</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Typically, water from upstream barrages takes nearly two days to reach Delhi, but even moderate releases are enough to keep the river hovering above the warning mark.</p><h2><strong>Rainfall warning issued for Delhi</strong></h2><p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in the national capital on Saturday (September 6), with temperatures expected to range between a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 34°C.</p>

Yamuna river in Delhi above danger mark; several areas inundated

The Yamuna river in Delhi saw a slight drop on Saturday (September 6), with its level at the Old Railway Bridge (Loha Pul) receding to 206.47 metres from the 207-metre mark recorded earlier. Despite this marginal dip, several parts of the national capital remain under water as the river continues to flow above the danger threshold. Drone visuals captured on Saturday revealed extensive flooding along the Yamuna banks, with large stretches of low-lying areas still submerged. For Delhi, the warning level stands at 204.50 metres, while 205.33 metres is considered the danger mark. Authorities begin evacuating residents once the water level breaches 206 metres. Earlier this week, the Yamuna surged to 207.41 metres — the third-highest level ever documented in the city — forcing thousands of people into relief camps. Also Read: National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar escalates into heated political debate, security beefed up See the drone video here:

<p>Yamuna river in Delhi dips slightly to 206.47m but stays above danger mark, leaving several areas flooded as barrage discharges keep waters high</p>

<p>A political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following a major disturbance at Srinagar’s revered Hazratbal Shrine on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sharply criticized Auqaf Chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, stating that the National Emblem should not be used at religious sites. He further remarked that if Andrabi facilitated the shrine’s renovation, there was no need for her to display a plaque claiming credit.</p><p>The unrest arose from a newly installed marble plaque, unveiled during the recent renovation of the Hazratbal Shrine, which featured an engraving of the Ashoka Pillar, India’s national emblem. Some locals, interpreting the emblem as resembling a statue, viewed its placement inside the mosque as a violation of Islamic principles, triggering widespread outrage.</p><p>''Should they have placed an emblem on that Plaque or not is the first question that needs to be asked. I have not seen- use of emblems in any religious place. What was the need that an emblem was put out at the plaque, what was the need of placing the plaque ? Dargah was made by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, did he place any plaque on it. But everyone remembers that it was done by him, so work would have spoken for itself. It was a mistake and should not have happened. Now threatening people after playing with their emotions, they should apologise to people for doing this. Emblem is only used for government places and not religious places, '' said Omar Abdullah, CM of Jammu and Kashmir.</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-raises-alarm-over-khalistani-extremist-fundraising-1757136897926">Canada raises alarm over Khalistani extremist fundraising</a></p><p>As the controversy escalates into a heated political debate, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti emphasized that the Hazratbal Dargah is a revered religious shrine where no Muslim would tolerate any form of indiscipline. She further stated that there is no place for shirk at the Hazratbal Dargah.</p><p>''People have not fiddled with the National Emblem, but they were against idol worship. This is a blasphemy for us. The related people must be booked under blasphemy act. I request CM Omar Abdullah to take note of it. This was a religious function and not a Crown Ceremony. Neither it was the function of BJP and how come this type of sign board was put there which is against Islam. I request the authorities and CM Omar Abdullah that whosoever is responsible must be booked under Section 295 of Law. I condemn the statement where the people have been threatened to get booked under PSA. I request people to desist from violence and don't violate the law. FIR must be lodged under blasphemy act not against those who have expressed their anger against the action which is against Islam Religion, '' said Mehbooba Mufti, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.</p><p>In an interview with WION, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, strongly condemned the vandalism of a marble plaque bearing the Ashoka Pillar at Hazratbal Shrine. She called for stringent action under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against those who damaged the plaque, asserting that their actions constituted a direct disrespect to India’s National Emblem and an assault on the Constitution.</p><p>Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered an FIR for vandalising the National Emblem. Security has been beefed up around the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The unrest arose from a newly installed marble plaque, unveiled during the recent renovation of the Hazratbal Shrine, which featured an engraving of the Ashoka Pillar, India’s national emblem.

A political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following a major disturbance at Srinagar’s revered Hazratbal Shrine on Friday. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah sharply criticized Auqaf Chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, stating that the National Emblem should not be used at religious sites. He further remarked that if Andrabi facilitated the shrine’s renovation, there was no need for her to display a plaque claiming credit. The unrest arose from a newly installed marble plaque, unveiled during the recent renovation of the Hazratbal Shrine, which featured an engraving of the Ashoka Pillar, India’s national emblem. Some locals, interpreting the emblem as resembling a statue, viewed its placement inside the mosque as a violation of Islamic principles, triggering widespread outrage. ''Should they have placed an emblem on that Plaque or not is the first question that needs to be asked. I have not seen- use of emblems in any religious place. What was the need that an emblem was put out at the plaque, what was the need of placing the plaque ? Dargah was made by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, did he place any plaque on it. But everyone remembers that it was done by him, so work would have spoken for itself. It was a mistake and should not have happened. Now threatening people after playing with their emotions, they should apologise to people for doing this. Emblem is only used for government places and not religious places, '' said Omar Abdullah, CM of Jammu and Kashmir. Also Read: Canada raises alarm over Khalistani extremist fundraising As the controversy escalates into a heated political debate, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti emphasized that the Hazratbal Dargah is a revered religious shrine where no Muslim would tolerate any form of indiscipline. She further stated that there is no place for shirk at the Hazratbal Dargah. ''People have not fiddled with the National Emblem, but they were against idol worship. This is a blasphemy for us. The related people must be booked under blasphemy act. I request CM Omar Abdullah to take note of it. This was a religious function and not a Crown Ceremony. Neither it was the function of BJP and how come this type of sign board was put there which is against Islam. I request the authorities and CM Omar Abdullah that whosoever is responsible must be booked under Section 295 of Law. I condemn the statement where the people have been threatened to get booked under PSA. I request people to desist from violence and don't violate the law. FIR must be lodged under blasphemy act not against those who have expressed their anger against the action which is against Islam Religion, '' said Mehbooba Mufti, Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. In an interview with WION, Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, strongly condemned the vandalism of a marble plaque bearing the Ashoka Pillar at Hazratbal Shrine. She called for stringent action under the Public Safety Act (PSA) against those who damaged the plaque, asserting that their actions constituted a direct disrespect to India’s National Emblem and an assault on the Constitution. Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered an FIR for vandalising the National Emblem. Security has been beefed up around the Dargah Hazratbal Shrine.

<p>The unrest arose from a newly installed marble plaque, unveiled during the recent renovation of the Hazratbal Shrine, which featured an engraving of the Ashoka Pillar, India’s national emblem.</p>

National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar escalates into heated political debate, security beefed up

<p>An Abu Dhabi bound IndiGo flight was forced to return mid-way to Kochi early on Saturday after facing a technical snag. The flight &nbsp;carrying 180 passengers and six crew members had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The aircraft is currently undergoing safety checks after safely landing in Kochi. Also an alternative aircraft was arranged for customers to complete the journey, said the airlines. However, it did not specify on the type of problem the plane encountered during the flight.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>“A technical issue was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 1403 operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi on 6 September 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and the aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. While the aircraft is undergoing necessary maintenance checks before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft was promptly arranged for customers to complete the journey,” an IndiGo Spokesperson said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all possible efforts to minimise it, including offering them meals and refreshments. At IndiGo, we remain committed to the safety and security of our customers and crew," the airlines added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday after encountering a snag, reported news agency PTI.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the alternate plane took off for Abhu Dhabi at around 3.30 am with a new set of crew as the earlier crew was replaced due to flight duty time restrictions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Earlier Incidents</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On August 16, 2025, &nbsp;IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft touched the runway at Mumbai Airport during a low-altitude go-around amid bad weather. The incident happened during heavy rain and poor visibility in Mumbai.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In September last year, a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo A321 aircraft suffered a tail strike. The flight crew was de-rostered as part of the investigation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had penalised IndiGo by ₹30 lakh because of four tail strike incidents in six months. The DGCA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During an audit of those incidents, the civil aviation regulator found deficiencies in IndiGo’s training and engineering procedure.</p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

The flight carrying 180 passengers had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.

An Abu Dhabi bound IndiGo flight was forced to return mid-way to Kochi early on Saturday after facing a technical snag. The flight carrying 180 passengers and six crew members had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return. The aircraft is currently undergoing safety checks after safely landing in Kochi. Also an alternative aircraft was arranged for customers to complete the journey, said the airlines. However, it did not specify on the type of problem the plane encountered during the flight. “A technical issue was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 1403 operating from Kochi to Abu Dhabi on 6 September 2025. As a precautionary step, the pilots decided to turn back and the aircraft landed safely at Cochin International Airport. While the aircraft is undergoing necessary maintenance checks before resuming operations, an alternative aircraft was promptly arranged for customers to complete the journey,” an IndiGo Spokesperson said. “We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and made all possible efforts to minimise it, including offering them meals and refreshments. At IndiGo, we remain committed to the safety and security of our customers and crew," the airlines added. The flight 6E-1403 (COK-AUH) departed from Kochi at 11.10 pm on Friday and returned to the city at around 1.44 am on Saturday after encountering a snag, reported news agency PTI. Meanwhile, the alternate plane took off for Abhu Dhabi at around 3.30 am with a new set of crew as the earlier crew was replaced due to flight duty time restrictions. Earlier Incidents On August 16, 2025, IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft touched the runway at Mumbai Airport during a low-altitude go-around amid bad weather. The incident happened during heavy rain and poor visibility in Mumbai. In September last year, a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo A321 aircraft suffered a tail strike. The flight crew was de-rostered as part of the investigation. In 2023, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had penalised IndiGo by ₹30 lakh because of four tail strike incidents in six months. The DGCA is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. During an audit of those incidents, the civil aviation regulator found deficiencies in IndiGo’s training and engineering procedure.

<p>&nbsp;The flight &nbsp;carrying 180 passengers had flown for about 2 hours when the snag was detected and the pilots had to return.</p>

IndiGo flight for Abu Dhabi faces mid-air snag, forced to return to Kochi

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 6) reacted to US President Donald Trump's U-turn on his statement that Washington had "lost India and Russia to China". Responding to Trump's latest claims that his relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained strong, Jaishankar said that PM Modi also "attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US". His statement comes after Trump backtracked on his losing India to China remark, saying that while he was very "disappointed" with India for buying "so much" oil from Russia, he gets along "very well with Modi".</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-backtracks-after-claiming-us-lost-india-to-china-says-ties-with-modi-very-special-1757124434506"><strong>Trump backtracks after claiming US 'lost India to China,' says ties with PM Modi 'very special'</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What did Jaishankar say?</strong></h2><p>Talking to ANI news agency, the Indian foreign minister said that "PM Modi attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US." He added that "Where President Trump is concerned, he (PM Modi) has always had a very good personal equation with President Trump."</p><p>In a clear reference to the ongoing trade tensions between India and US he added that "But the point is that we remain engaged with the US, and at this time, I can't say more than that."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;PM Modi attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US. Where President Trump is concerned, he (PM Modi) has always had a very good personal equation with President Trump,&quot; says Indian EAM S Jaishankar.<br><br>Source: ANI <a href="https://t.co/gjKypsVNNn">pic.twitter.com/gjKypsVNNn</a></p>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1964215078821024005?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>His statement follows PM Modi's. On X, the Indian PM wrote, “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump&#39;s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.<br><br>India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@realDonaldTrump</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> <a href="https://t.co/4hLo9wBpeF">https://t.co/4hLo9wBpeF</a></p>&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1964180697012228163?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>What did Trump say about India?</strong></h2><p>On Friday, Trump had posted a picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” May they have a long and prosperous future together!"</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-re-going-to-lose-if-finland-president-stubb-issues-dire-warning-to-trump-over-india-standoff-watch-1756887533690"><strong>'We're going to lose if...': Finland President Stubb issues dire warning to Trump over India standoff. Watch!</strong></a></p><p>However, hours later, when asked about his post and who he blames for losing India to China, Trump told reporters, "I don't think we have (lost India)." He added, "I've been very disappointed that India would be buying so much oil from Russia. I let them know that. We put a very big tariff on India- 50 per cent, very high tariff. I get along very well with (PM) Modi, as you know. He was here a couple of months ago...".</p><p>When pressed on whether relations needed a reset, Trump struck a softer tone and said he would "always" be friends with Modi and that he just didn't "like what he is doing at this particular moment". He also said that the United States had a "special relationship" with India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was reacting to US President Donald Trump's recent backtracking on his statement that the US had "lost India and Russia to China," said PM Modi also "attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US".

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (Sep 6) reacted to US President Donald Trump's U-turn on his statement that Washington had "lost India and Russia to China". Responding to Trump's latest claims that his relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained strong, Jaishankar said that PM Modi also "attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US". His statement comes after Trump backtracked on his losing India to China remark, saying that while he was very "disappointed" with India for buying "so much" oil from Russia, he gets along "very well with Modi". Also read | Trump backtracks after claiming US 'lost India to China,' says ties with PM Modi 'very special' What did Jaishankar say? Talking to ANI news agency, the Indian foreign minister said that "PM Modi attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US." He added that "Where President Trump is concerned, he (PM Modi) has always had a very good personal equation with President Trump." In a clear reference to the ongoing trade tensions between India and US he added that "But the point is that we remain engaged with the US, and at this time, I can't say more than that."

<p>Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was reacting to US President Donald Trump's recent backtracking on his statement that the US had "lost India and Russia to China," said PM Modi also "attaches enormous importance to our partnership with the US".</p>

Jaishankar breaks silence on Modi–Trump ties after POTUS's U-turn on America 'lost India to China' remark

<p>Canada has raised fresh concerns about Khalistani extremist groups operating within its borders, pointing out how they have been raising funds, including through the abuse of charitable organisations, to support violent activities. The warning, outlined in the Canadian Finance Ministry’s 2025 "Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks", highlights the challenge of Khalistani extremism and its implications for both domestic and international security.</p><p>The report singles out groups like Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation, alongside other organisations such as Hamas and Hezbollah, as entities that have been “observed by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to receive financial support originating from Canada.” These groups, the report notes, are suspected of leveraging networks in Canada to solicit donations, often exploiting nonprofit organisations (NPOs) to funnel funds for their activities. “Khalistani violent extremist groups have been known to use networks to solicit donations from diaspora communities to raise and move funds, including through NPOs (nonprofit organisations),” the report states, highlighting how these activities exploit Canada’s charitable sector.&nbsp;</p><p>The report acknowledges that Khalistani extremist networks in Canada have shifted from large, organised fundraising operations to smaller, fragmented groups. It said these groups "previously had an extensive fundraising network in Canada but now appear to consist of smaller pockets of individuals with allegiance to the cause but seemingly no particular affiliation to a specific group".</p><p>India has repeatedly voiced concerns over the activities of Khalistani extremist groups, and India has listed Khalistani terrorists in Canada. Khalistani extremism gained international attention after the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, a tragedy orchestrated by Canada-based extremists that claimed 329 lives, mostly Canadians of Indian descent. The attack remains one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in Canadian history and continues to shape India’s concerns about the activities of Khalistani extremist elements in Canada.&nbsp;</p><p>New Delhi has pointed to events like so-called “Khalistan referendums” and rallies in Canada as evidence of unchecked extremist activity. The Canadian finance Ministry’s report findings align with India's concerns. Earlier this year, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) further amplified these concerns in its annual report to Parliament, labelling Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) a national security threat.</p><p>After the fall in ties under former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, both Delhi and Ottawa are working to normalise ties. Last month, both sides reinstated high commissioners in what is seen as sign of recovery in ties.</p>

The warning, outlined in the Canadian Finance Ministry’s 2025 "Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks", highlights the challenge of Khalistani extremism and its implications for both domestic and international security.

Canada has raised fresh concerns about Khalistani extremist groups operating within its borders, pointing out how they have been raising funds, including through the abuse of charitable organisations, to support violent activities. The warning, outlined in the Canadian Finance Ministry’s 2025 "Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks", highlights the challenge of Khalistani extremism and its implications for both domestic and international security. The report singles out groups like Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation, alongside other organisations such as Hamas and Hezbollah, as entities that have been “observed by law enforcement and intelligence agencies to receive financial support originating from Canada.” These groups, the report notes, are suspected of leveraging networks in Canada to solicit donations, often exploiting nonprofit organisations (NPOs) to funnel funds for their activities. “Khalistani violent extremist groups have been known to use networks to solicit donations from diaspora communities to raise and move funds, including through NPOs (nonprofit organisations),” the report states, highlighting how these activities exploit Canada’s charitable sector. The report acknowledges that Khalistani extremist networks in Canada have shifted from large, organised fundraising operations to smaller, fragmented groups. It said these groups "previously had an extensive fundraising network in Canada but now appear to consist of smaller pockets of individuals with allegiance to the cause but seemingly no particular affiliation to a specific group". India has repeatedly voiced concerns over the activities of Khalistani extremist groups, and India has listed Khalistani terrorists in Canada. Khalistani extremism gained international attention after the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, a tragedy orchestrated by Canada-based extremists that claimed 329 lives, mostly Canadians of Indian descent. The attack remains one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in Canadian history and continues to shape India’s concerns about the activities of Khalistani extremist elements in Canada. New Delhi has pointed to events like so-called “Khalistan referendums” and rallies in Canada as evidence of unchecked extremist activity. The Canadian finance Ministry’s report findings align with India's concerns. Earlier this year, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) further amplified these concerns in its annual report to Parliament, labelling Canada-based Khalistani extremists (CBKEs) a national security threat. After the fall in ties under former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, both Delhi and Ottawa are working to normalise ties. Last month, both sides reinstated high commissioners in what is seen as sign of recovery in ties.

<p>The warning, outlined in the Canadian Finance Ministry’s 2025 "Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks", highlights the challenge of Khalistani extremism and its implications for both domestic and international security.</p>

Canada raises alarm over Khalistani extremist fundraising

<p>After US President Donald Trump backtracked on his claim that Washington had "lost India and Russia to China," and said relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained strong, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reciprocated by saying he shares similar sentiments and that both the countries are important global strategic partners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his X handle, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”</p>

<h2><strong>What Trump said say about India, PM Modi</strong></h2><p>On Friday, Trump had posted a picture of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China.” May they have a long and prosperous future together!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-skip-un-general-assembly-session-amid-trump-tariff-tensions-jaishankar-to-represent-india-1757130305074">PM Modi to skip UN General Assembly session amid Trump tariff tensions, Jaishankar to represent India</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, hours later, &nbsp;Trump backtracked on being asked about his post and who he blames for losing India to China. Speaking to reporters at the White House Trump said, "I don't think we have (lost India)." He added, "I've been very disappointed that India would be buying so much oil from Russia. I let them know that. We put a very big tariff on India- 50 per cent, very high tariff. I get along very well with (PM) Modi, as you know. He was here a couple of months ago...".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On being asked whether relations needed a reset, trump had a mellowed answer to it. Trump said he would "always" be friends with Modi but does not "like what he is doing at this particular moment".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On his friendship with PM Modi Trump said, "I always will, I will always be friends with Modi, he is a great Prime Minister, he is great... I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment, but India and the United States have a special relationship. There is nothing to worry about".</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reciprocated by saying he shares similar sentiments and that both the countries are important global strategic partners.

After US President Donald Trump backtracked on his claim that Washington had "lost India and Russia to China," and said relations with Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained strong, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reciprocated by saying he shares similar sentiments and that both the countries are important global strategic partners. Taking to his X handle, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump's sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reciprocated by saying he shares similar sentiments and that both the countries (India and US) are important global strategic partners.</p>

'Deeply appreciate sentiments': Modi reacts to Trump's 'very special' ties with PM remark

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly session to be held in New York from September 23-29. According to the revised provisional list of speakers that earlier had PM Modi's name, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will now deliver India’s statement on September 27.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The list that was revised on Friday had the name of PM Modi as speaker and he would have address the General Debate on September 26.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This comes amid tensions between India and the United States over heavy tariffs being imposed by Trump on New Delhi as a ‘punitive measure' for purchasing oil from Russia amid the Ukraine war.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 80th session of the UN General Assembly will open on September 9 but the high-level General Debate will take place from September 23-29. Brazil will open the debate followed by the United States.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For US President Donald Trump his address to the world leaders at the UNGA on September 23 will be his first after assuming power for the second term.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

According to the revised provisional list of speakers PM Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly session later this month.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly session to be held in New York from September 23-29. According to the revised provisional list of speakers that earlier had PM Modi's name, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will now deliver India’s statement on September 27. The list that was revised on Friday had the name of PM Modi as speaker and he would have address the General Debate on September 26. This comes amid tensions between India and the United States over heavy tariffs being imposed by Trump on New Delhi as a ‘punitive measure' for purchasing oil from Russia amid the Ukraine war. The 80th session of the UN General Assembly will open on September 9 but the high-level General Debate will take place from September 23-29. Brazil will open the debate followed by the United States. For US President Donald Trump his address to the world leaders at the UNGA on September 23 will be his first after assuming power for the second term.

<p>&nbsp;According to the revised provisional list of speakers PM Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly session later this month.</p>

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