Delhi Metro has announced shutting 11 stations on Friday. (AI Generated Photo)Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said trains on the Red Line will operate at restricted speed between Shaheed Nagar and Arthala from 10:30 pm until the end of revenue services on Saturday due to planned maintenance work. Normal services will continue on all other Delhi Metro lines, the DMRC said in a post on its official X handle.
Swatantra Bharadwaj was arrested and remanded to one-day police custody after being brought to Delhi. He was produced before a judge at the Karkardooma Complex, where the court ordered one-day police custody.
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials conducted searches at premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Searches were underway in Tiruchirappalli, where Nehru’s residence is located, as well as at premises belonging to his brother. Searches were also conducted at several locations, including Chennai.
The Ganga water level at Gandhi Ghat in Patna rose by 10 cm on Saturday morning amid heavy rain in Bihar, crossing the highest flood level by 1 cm. According to the Water Resources Department, the water level reached 50.53 metres at 10 am. It is forecast to rise further to 50.62 metres by 8 am on Sunday. The Bihar government has deployed 33 NDRF and SDRF teams in flood-sensitive districts as rising water levels in major rivers continue to affect parts of the state. Six NDRF and 27 SDRF teams have been placed on round-the-clock standby for relief and rescue operations. The government is also operating 693 boats to facilitate movement and evacuation to safer areas. The Ganga is flowing above the danger mark at several locations, including Digha and Gandhi Ghat in Patna, Bhagalpur, Kahalgaon, Buxar and Munger.
A scuffle broke out between Congress MLA Ramya Haridas and local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, on Friday night. Haridas alleged that she was attacked and threatened by local Congress leaders. Party leaders Sajith Muttambalam and Sajad alleged that the MLA and her associates confronted them over a WhatsApp post, following which a scuffle broke out. Haridas, who sustained injuries, was treated at Chirayinkeezhu taluk hospital.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will address the annual high-level session of the UN General Assembly on September 26. The 81st session of the 193-member UN General Assembly will begin on September 8, with the General Debate scheduled from September 22 to 28. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the General Debate on September 22. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman will preside over the year-long 81st session.
India and China are likely to hold Corps Commander-level talks in the coming days amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Lt General Girish Kalia, commander of the Army’s III Corps, is expected to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart and other officers, sources said.The Spear Corps is responsible for operations in Nagaland, Manipur and the central and eastern sectors of Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control. The talks come days after National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held boundary discussions in Beijing on August 25.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said trains on the Red Line will operate at restricted speed between Shaheed Nagar and Arthala from 10:30 pm until the end of revenue services on Saturday due to planned maintenance work. Normal services will continue on all other Delhi Metro lines, the DMRC said in a post on its official X handle.
Kerala Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has asked Meta to restore two posts removed from CM V. D. Satheesan’s official Facebook page and explain the reasons for their removal, citing requirements under IT law.
The removed posts concerned the Onam festival allowance for ASHA workers and Nabi Day greetings. The CMO said a letter was sent to Meta and the Union IT Ministry seeking clarity on the circumstances behind the removals.
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A seven-year-old boy, Rudra Kadam, was killed after a brick column of a single-storey structure collapsed during Dahi Handi celebrations in Malvani on Saturday.
The incident was reported at 3.01 pm at Ekta Welfare Society in Malad Malvani while a troupe of children was forming a human pyramid for the Dahi Handi celebrations. Of the 32 injured Govindas, four are being treated at civic hospitals while the rest have been discharged.
Nagaland has emerged as the third most literate state in the country with a literacy rate of 95.7 per cent, Advisor School Education and SCERT, Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome said on Saturday.
Addressing the state-level Teachers' Day celebration at the local ground in Kohima, Yhome attributed the remarkable transformation in the high literacy rate largely to the contribution of teachers, saying the achievement would not have been possible without their sustained efforts.
"When Nagaland got statehood in 1963, the literacy rate was among the lowest at 21.95 per cent. Today, it is the third most literate state in the country, only behind Kerala and Mizoram, with 95.7 per cent," Yhome said.
He described the progress as a significant achievement for a relatively young society and thanked teachers for not only improving lives through education but also imparting lifelong lessons.
Yhome said 32,714 teachers serving across government and private schools in Nagaland are currently engaged in educating the state's children. He said their contribution was particularly significant given the difficult geographical and working conditions faced by many teachers across the state.
Describing teaching as one of the "most noble professions", he said teachers impart the same love and care to their students as they would to their own children.
"The reward they get is how their children fare in life," he said, emphasising that the success of students remains the greatest source of satisfaction for teachers.
Yhome said the state government is working towards transforming Nagaland's school education system around three key pillars - infrastructure, human resources and curriculum.
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The Gujarat High Court on Saturday received a non-specific bomb threat by email threatening explosions at an "Ahmedabad court". The threat was recieved by the Registrar of the Gujarat HC on Saturday morning and forwarded to the Ahmedabad City Polic, which immediately responded by sending Bomb Detection and Disposal Squads (BDDS) and Sog Squads to the various courts in the city. Inspector KN Bhukan of Sola police station told the Indian Express, "The registrar of the Gujarat High Court received the bomb threat claiming that an Ahmedabad court would face and explosion. While the premises of all courts are being checked, investigation is underway into the source of the email."
The NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur delivered its verdict on Saturday, 13 years after the Jhiram Ghati Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh. The court convicted all ten accused. The attack took place on May 25, 2013, when armed Maoists ambushed a convoy of Congress leaders returning from a ‘Parivartan Yatra’ in Bastar ahead of the Assembly elections. Around 29-32 people were killed in the attack, according to different reports. Those killed included then state Congress chief Nand Kumar Patel, former Leader of Opposition Mahendra Karma and former Union minister Vidya Charan Shukla.
Swatantra Bharadwaj was remanded to one-day police custody after being brought to Delhi. He was produced before a judge at the Karkardooma Complex, where the court ordered one-day police custody.
The West Bengal government will introduce the contributions of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Swami Pranabananda in the school curriculum, the Chief Minister said. The CM said West Bengal would not have existed without their contributions. At a Teachers’ Day event, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that the previous government favoured students from a particular community to appease them. He said the state would now follow an inclusive approach.
The Indian tunnel rescue team, working with the Nepalese Army, has made progress at the flood-hit Chilime hydropower site in Nepal’s Rasuwa district. The team dug deeper into the Chilime tunnel to drain out water that was hampering rescue operations. A temporary track is also being built to allow more heavy equipment to reach the affected areas. Doctors with the Indian team also held a health camp for the local community, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said. India deployed specialised teams to assist Nepal after the devastating August 26 flash floods. At least 4,898 people remain missing, including around 900 workers from a dozen hydropower projects.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsThe Indian tunnel rescue team working alongside with Nepali Army dug deeper into Chilime tunnel yesterday draining out water. A temporary track is also being made to allow more heavy equipment to reach tunnel; and doctors with the team held a health camp for the local community.… pic.twitter.com/gwZHbMLvD5
— Naveen Srivastava, Ambassador of India in Nepal (@navsri6619) September 5, 2026
Around 330 people accused of being involved in fraudulent activities have been arrested in Assam, Director General of Police said. The arrests were made during an operation launched across the state on the morning of September 5.
IndiGo on Saturday issued a travel advisory for passengers travelling via Delhi, warning of possible delays due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital. The airline said its teams were closely monitoring the situation and advised passengers to check their flight status on its website or app before leaving for the airport.
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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 5, 2026
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Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge criticised the BJP over the alleged ‘purification’ ritual at a venue in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. Kharge said the incident was against the Constitution and accused the BJP of failing to act against those involved. He said a Zero FIR was registered after a complaint was filed. The FIR was registered against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over the alleged ritual at Ramlila Ground on August 10. The complaint alleged that the venue was declared ‘impure’ because Kharge belongs to a Scheduled Caste community. The case was registered under provisions of the Protection of Civil Rights Act, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
India has formally nominated the Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble in Assam for inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The site was the capital of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled significant parts of the Brahmaputra Valley for six centuries. The nomination follows UNESCO’s recognition of the Charaideo Moidams, another heritage site from the Ahom era. The Rangpur-Sivasagar Ensemble has been nominated under UNESCO criteria (iii) and (iv), relating to exceptional cultural traditions and outstanding examples of architecture, technology or landscapes linked to a significant stage in human history.
Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption officials conducted searches at premises linked to former DMK minister K N Nehru across Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Searches were underway in Tiruchirappalli, where Nehru’s residence is located, as well as at premises belonging to his brother. Searches were also conducted at several locations, including Chennai. The searches are reportedly linked to alleged irregularities in the recruitment of 2,538 people during Nehru’s tenure as Municipal Administration and Water Supply minister. The DVAC had earlier registered an FIR naming Nehru, his brothers and several officials. DMK president M K Stalin condemned the searches, calling them “purely politically motivated diversionary tactics”. He alleged that the action was aimed at intimidating the Opposition amid an ongoing High Court case and the Assembly session.
A motorboat carrying nine Home Guard personnel sank in the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district after its engine was damaged by floating debris. The team was patrolling the Gwarighat area following the opening of gates of the Bargi Dam when a piece of wood got entangled in the engine, police said. All nine personnel were rescued safely. Officials said the boat was not overloaded and all personnel were wearing life jackets when the incident occurred on Friday.
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has warned of intensified agitation if the government fails to make “concrete” progress on its key demands during talks with the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 9. LAB and the Kargil Democratic Alliance have been jointly leading the agitation since Ladakh was granted Union Territory status in August 2019. The groups are seeking legislation for Ladakh at the UT level, safeguards under Article 371, withdrawal of cases linked to last year’s September 24 violence, compensation for victims and publication of the inquiry commission report.
Congress MP Imran Masood criticised the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, calling the action “completely unconstitutional”. Masood questioned how the property was declared public land, saying records still carry the names of Waheed Khan and Yakub. He also referred to the Limitation Act and Waqf by User provisions. He alleged that the mosque was forcibly closed at night, its belongings were removed and the structure was demolished overnight. He said the debris was also cleared. The demolition of an illegal mosque located within the District Magistrate's office complex in Saharanpur began early on Saturday morning after the District Judge's court upheld an earlier order directing the removal of the structure.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Delhi: On Saharanpur Mosque demolition, Congress MP Imran Masood (@Imranmasood_Inc) says, “They are not bulldozing a mosque; they are bulldozing the Constitution of the country. They are bulldozing the law. This order is completely unconstitutional. You said that it was… pic.twitter.com/HzEDYSXWNz
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 5, 2026
A scuffle broke out between Congress MLA Ramya Haridas and local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, on Friday night. Haridas alleged that she was attacked and threatened by local Congress leaders. Party leaders Sajith Muttambalam and Sajad alleged that the MLA and her associates confronted them over a WhatsApp post, following which a scuffle broke out. Haridas, who sustained injuries, was treated at Chirayinkeezhu taluk hospital. Police registered a case against seven Congress workers, including Sajith and Sajad, based on her complaint. A separate case will be registered on Sajad’s complaint. The dispute reportedly relates to the participation of Haridas’ staff member Palayam Pradeep in a block panchayat committee meeting. Haridas said Pradeep was her personal assistant, while Sajad claimed the MLA’s PA was Vimal.
Gandak River in spate after heavy water release from Valmikinagar Barrage in Motihari in Bihar.
https://platform.x.com/widgets.jsVIDEO | Motihari, Bihar: Gandak River in spate after heavy water release from Valmikinagar Barrage.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 5, 2026
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Morning showers brought Delhi’s minimum temperature down to 24.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday, 3.4 degrees lower than the previous day. The IMD has issued a yellow-to-orange alert for the day and forecast light to moderate rain. Safdarjung recorded 2 mm of rain between 11.30 pm on Friday and 8.30 am on Saturday. Palam recorded a minimum temperature of 22°C, while Lodhi Road and Ayanagar recorded 24.7°C and 24°C, respectively.
