Nearly half of India's highway projects are running behind schedule, raising serious concerns about infrastructure development. According to government data, delays are caused by land acquisition issues, environmental clearances, funding shortages, and contractor inefficiencies. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways oversees thousands of kilometers of projects under Bharatmala and other schemes. These delays inflate costs, burden taxpayers, and hinder economic growth. Critics argue that while ribbon-cutting ceremonies dominate headlines, ground realities tell a different story. The government has pledged reforms to fast-track approvals and improve execution, but accountability remains a challenge amid bureaucratic hurdles and political priorities.

The US Department of Labour has suspended Chennai-founded Cognizant’s new Green Card filings amid a wider probe into alleged H-1B and PERM abuse. With software firm Cloudera facing a similar freeze, the move is raising concerns over whether tougher scrutiny could spread to Indian IT giants such...

The 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit is set to be held in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto are among the leaders expected to attend. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is also expected. The summit highlights BRICS’ growing role in global governance, Global South cooperation, and the emerging multipolar world order.

An Indian-origin couple, Vimal and Saroj Kapur, donated $20 million to Carnegie Mellon University to advance research in AI and advanced analytics. Vimal, a CMU alumnus and tech entrepreneur, made the gift to support the Tepper School of Business. The donation will fund faculty positions, student scholarships, and cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics. The school's analytics center will be renamed in their honor, strengthening CMU's global leadership in AI education and innovation.

The former member of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s syndicate was extradited from Portugal to India in 2005 in the Mumbai blasts case after the Indian government gave a sovereign assurance that he would not be imprisoned for more than 25 years

The NIA filed a charge sheet revealing that an accused in the Red Fort blast case used ChatGPT to learn bomb-making techniques. The suspect allegedly leveraged the AI chatbot to gather information on assembling explosive devices, highlighting growing concerns over AI misuse for terrorism. The NIA emphasized the role of technology in aiding radicalized individuals. This case underscores urgent needs for stricter AI safety guardrails and monitoring of platforms to prevent exploitation by terror elements, raising national security debates.

The 2025 BRICS Summit is being hosted by Brazil, not India. However, India hosted the BRICS Summit in 2023 in New Delhi, where PM Modi welcomed leaders from member nations including China, Russia, South Africa, and Brazil. As of my knowledge cutoff in July 2025, no confirmed BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi has been officially announced. India may host future summits as part of rotational presidency. For accurate details about a 2026 summit, please verify with the latest official sources.

**सत्या निकेतन PG हादसे के बाद चौंकाने वाली सच्चाई सामने आई है। दिल्ली के सत्या निकेतन इलाके में 'हॉस्टल डेज' नामक PG में हुई दुर्घटना के बाद जांच में पता चला कि इसी संचालक के दूसरे PG में भी गंभीर सुरक्षा खामियां हैं। बिल्डिंग की संरचना कमजोर है, फायर सेफ्टी का कोई इंतजाम नहीं है और इमरजेंसी निकास भी ब्लॉक हैं। छात्र खतरनाक हालात में रहने को मजबूर हैं और कमरों में बंद रहकर जान बचा रहे हैं। प्रशासन की लापरवाही और अवैध निर्माण पर सवाल उठ रहे हैं। अधिकारियों ने जांच शुरू की है।**

Chhattisgarh Land Registry: प्रदेश में लोग जमीन-मकान, प्लाॅट खरीदने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं। गणेश चतुर्थी 14 सितंबर से शुरू हो रही है।...

A Russian drone strike hit a shopping center in Sumy, Ukraine. Two people died and twenty others sustained injuries in the attack. Four of the injured individuals were teenagers, according to police reports. The surrounding Sumy region has faced frequent attacks from Russia. Moscow seeks to establis...

Madhya Pradesh government has announced an ambitious plan to expand its public transport network by connecting 75% of gram panchayats with bus services. The initiative aims to improve rural connectivity, boost economic activities, and provide affordable transportation to villagers. Currently, many rural areas lack reliable public transport, forcing residents to depend on private vehicles. The state plans to introduce new bus routes, increase fleet size, and upgrade infrastructure. This move will benefit farmers, students, and daily commuters, ensuring seamless access to markets, hospitals, and educational institutions, ultimately bridging the urban-rural divide.

Sheikh Hasina's daughter, Saima Wazed, resigned from her WHO South-East Asia Regional Director position amid fraud and corruption allegations. Her departure followed Bangladesh's political upheaval after her mother was ousted as Prime Minister in August 2024 during mass protests. Allegations surfaced regarding irregularities in her appointment process and misuse of influence. The interim Bangladeshi government, led by Muhammad Yunus, pressured for accountability. Wazed had been appointed to the WHO role in 2024, but growing scrutiny over nepotism and governance concerns made her position untenable.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticised actor-politician Vijay after the TVK leader's party members made a controversial gesture in the Assembly. Stalin hit back, saying Vijay's political approach resembles cinema, accusing him of focusing on posting social media reels rather than serious governance. The row erupted when TVK-linked MLAs allegedly made provocative gestures during an Assembly session, sparking political tensions. Stalin dismissed Vijay's political entry as theatrical, questioning his administrative seriousness and readiness for real politics ahead of future elections.

**अमृता फडणवीस ने मराठा आरक्षण आंदोलन के नेता मनोज जारंगे पाटील को भाई कहते हुए अपने घर खाना खाने का न्योता दिया। यह न्योता ऐसे समय आया जब जारंगे मराठा आरक्षण के लिए अनशन और आंदोलन कर रहे हैं। अमृता महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस की पत्नी हैं। इससे पहले भी अमृता विवादों में रही हैं जब उन्होंने गरबा कार्यक्रमों में मुस्लिमों की एंट्री का खुलकर समर्थन किया था। उनके इस बयान को राजनीतिक तनाव कम करने की कोशिश के रूप में देखा जा रहा है।**

The Chief Minister made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to 21 newly recruited personnel in the Town and Country Planning Department.