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Seven dead, owner nabbed after Delhi building collapse

A total of 12 people have been rescued so far from the debris of a five-storey building collapse in Satya Niketan, with the death toll reaching seven, the Delhi Police said in its latest update on Monday (September 7, 2026). One more person was rescued in the morning, and one was found dead in the debris on Monday, taking the death toll to seven, Delhi Police said. The Delhi High Court on Monday (September 7, 2026) expressed deep concern over the safety of students living in paying guest (PG) accommodations in the Capital and directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to inspect all PG hostels under its jurisdiction within a week following the collapse of a building that housed students of Delhi University-affiliated colleges.

Nepal floods: Death toll climbs to 1,355 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,355 on Monday (September 7, 2026) as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said. Rescue teams continued to search for 4,996 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while 13,396 people have been rescued so far, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said.

Election Commission announces schedule for by-election to five Assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency

Election Commission of India (ECI) scheduled the by-elections to five assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal as well as a lone parliamentary constituency from Assam for October 6, 2026. The counting of votes is scheduled for October 9, 2026, as per the announcement.

50 years on, Sarkaria Commission rocks Tamil Nadu Assembly again

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday (September 7, 2026) singled out the DMK, the main Opposition in the Assembly, and invoked the nearly 50-year old Sarkaria Commission inquiry into the DMK government headed by M. Karunanidhi, the Veeranam “scandal” and the report by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on the alleged collection of “party funds.”

LPG refill booking interval cut to 25 days for rural consumers too, Minister Suresh Gopi confirms

The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday (September 7, 2026) directed State-run oil marketing companies — Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) — to uniformly implement a 25-day inter-refill booking interval for domestic LPG consumers across both urban and rural areas, with immediate effect.

Supreme Court refuses extension for Aravalli panel, sets November 30 deadline for final report

While rejecting a six-month extension sought by a Supreme Court-appointed high-powered committee tasked with defining the Aravalli hills and range, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday (September 7, 2026) questioned whether it was “waiting for his retirement”. The court directed the panel to submit its final report by November 30, 2026. “They should have clearly asked for a date after my retirement... It appears they are waiting for my retirement. We are not going to allow this,” the Chief Justice told Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre.

Amit Shah chairs 28th Western Zonal Council meeting in Goa

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 28th meeting of the Western Zonal Council in Goa on Monday (September 7, 2026). Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Administrator Praful Patel participated in the meeting, which was also attended by high-ranking officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and state governments, officials said.

Women’s reservation will open new avenues for political leadership: Lok Sabha Speaker

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday (September 7, 2026) said the 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies would open new avenues for women’s political leadership, stressing that the role of women must move beyond receiving support to shaping policies and laws. Inaugurating a two-day All-India Capacity Building Workshop on ‘Gender-Responsive Governance’, organised by the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Faridabad, Mr. Birla said the day was not far when women would account for more than 50% of public services.

MPSC exam paper leak: Aspirants protest in Pune; NCP (SP), Cong leaders back agitation

A large number of MPSC aspirants staged a protest march in Pune on Monday (September 7, 2026), demanding transparency in the recruitment process and action against the alleged paper leaks and irregularities in various examinations. The protesters demanded the resignation of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) chairman and secretary and the immediate appointment of officers with a “clean image” to the posts.

‘Conduct worthy of derision’: Allahabad HC pulls up District Magistrate over NSA detention of law student

The Allahabad High Court has come down heavily on Gautam Buddha Nagar District Magistrate Medha Roopam, who had issued the order to detain a 25-year-old Delhi University law student under the National Security Act (NSA) over a workers’ protest in Noida in April this year. In a detailed order released on Monday (September 7, 2026), the court observed that Ms. Roopam “desired to make an example” out of the petitioner.

ECI announces bypolls to five Assembly seats, one Lok Sabha constituency on October 6

The Election Commission on Monday (September 7, 2026) announced that bypolls to five Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and one Lok Sabha seat in Assam would be held on October 6. The nomination process will remain open until September 16, and counting will be held on October 9. The election process would be completed by October 11.

Assam told to pay ₹2 lakh to husband of woman pushed into Bangladesh

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to pay ₹2 lakh as interim compensation to the husband of a Bengali-origin Muslim woman for expelling her to Bangladesh without an opportunity to challenge the order of a Foreigners’ Tribunal (FT).

U.K. government condemns protests against small boat arrivals

The U.K. government and Ministers condemned protests by hundreds of people in Portsmouth, who had gathered until the early hours of Monday (September 7, 2026) morning to protest the arrival of illegal migrants on a dinghy from France. Protesters faced off with police holding riot shields, as they sought to block buses carrying migrants for processing in Kent.

Iran warns U.S. energy assets in Gulf are vulnerable after latest clashes

Iran threatened on Monday (September 7, 2026) to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including U.S. oil and ‌gas interests, was vulnerable.