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Mumbai Pune Expressway Chaos Pune: A massive traffic jam grinded movement on the Mumbai–Pune expressway to a standstill for over seven hours on Tuesday evening, causing severe inconvenience to thousands of commuters.The snarl began around 5pm on Tuesday and continued till as late as midnight at least, with vehicular movement in both directions coming to a complete halt for some hours.The chaos began around 4.45pm after a tanker carrying propylene gas overturned near the Adoshi Tunnel on the Mumbai-bound route.Following the accident, traffic from Pune towards Mumbai was immediately stopped as a safety measure. Initially, traffic in the Pune-bound direction…

Sachin Pilot is the new AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab Chandigarh: In a significant organisational reshuffle amid continuing factionalism in its Punjab unit, the Congress on Saturday appointed senior functionary Sachin Pilot as its AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab, replacing former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, who has been assigned charge of Assam.The change was announced a day after Congress high command held a meeting in Delhi to discuss ways to address prolonged factionalism in Punjab, where elections are scheduled for 2027.Baghel was appointed AICC general secretary in charge of Punjab in Feb 2025, replacing Devendra…

Prayagraj: The Allahabad high court has rejected a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Jagadguru Rambhadracharya over his alleged remarks concerning the ‘Upadhyay’ community and revered religious personalities, including the Shankaracharyas, after the petitioner approached the HC directly without first filing a plea before the magistrate concerned.However, the HC granted the petitioner liberty to avail himself of an appropriate remedy under law, if adviced.The division bench comprising Justice Chandra Dhari Singh and Justice Tarun Saxena observed that a person aggrieved by the non-registration of an FIR must ordinarily first exhaust the statutory remedies available under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…

CM Samrat Choudhary at a function in Patna on Saturday Patna: CM Samrat Choudhary on Saturday announced that three large grounds being developed along J P Ganga Path would be ready by March 2027 with one allotted to the city-based Dussehra Committee Trust and named “Ramlila Maidan”.Speaking after inaugurating the Shri Krishna Mahotsav-2026, themed “Kanha Ke Rang, Utsav Ke Sang”, at Gandhi Maidan, Samrat said Ramlila Mahotsav and Ravan Vadh events would be shifted from Gandhi Maidan to the proposed Ramlila Maidan near J P Ganga Path from next year. The new venue would provide a dedicated space for annual…

Members of JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch protest at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi Ranchi: The JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, one of the organisations that spearheaded a 26-day protest last month over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, submitted a memorandum to chief minister Hemant Soren on Saturday.Rahul Kranti, who handed over the memorandum, demanded the immediate withdrawal of FIRs registered against students who took part in the agitation. The organisation also sought legal action against police personnel and others allegedly involved in using force against the protesters. It further called for a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the…

T’puram: Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT), in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), will organise a national seminar on the second-generation reforms of goods and services tax (GST) and their impact on state finances and fiscal policies on Monday and Tuesday.The seminar will be held at the GIFT campus in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief minister V D Satheesan, who is also the chairperson of GIFT, will inaugurate the event. Renowned economist Prof M A Oommen will be honoured at the inaugural ceremony.Former finance ministers T M Thomas Isaac and K N Balagopal along with former Jammu and…

Florida woman won’t face charges in Walmart parking shooting under Stand Your Ground law/Image: Getty Images A Florida woman who fatally shot a 62-year-old Army veteran during a dispute over a Walmart parking space will not be charged after prosecutors determined she was protected by the state’s Stand Your Ground law.Melissa Payne shot Bart Diguglielmo in the abdomen during the June 30 confrontation in North Lauderdale, according to the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. Diguglielmo was unarmed.Prosecutors said they reviewed security footage, cellphone video and police body-camera recordings before concluding that Payne’s use of deadly force could not be disproved…

India’s newest spin-bowling star Manav Suthar picked up a match haul of seven wickets as Warwickshire defeated Hampshire by an innings and 129 runs in a Division One away game of the English County Championship.Manav Suthar is having a great year. (ANI Pic Service)Having picked 11 wickets in his first two games for the Birmingham-based County club before leaving for national duty in Sri Lanka, the left-arm orthodox spinner started where he had left off with a match haul of 7 for 94 in 38.3 overs bowled across both Hampshire innings.Also Read: IND-W vs PAK-W Highlights, Women’s Asia Cup 2026:…

On September fifth, 2026, a Yang Water Horse Day calls for careful control of emotions. While it’s a great time for action, one should steer clear of decisions made from fear. Paying close attention to others can unveil deeper insights. This day is perfect for planning travel and pursuing practical advancements in work or fitness. Mindful actions and thoughtful assessments will lead to positive outcomes. Today is a fast-moving day where action helps, but the speed of emotions needs to be controlled. In Chinese astrology, September 5, 2026, is Ren Wu Day or Yang Water Horse Day. It brings movement,…

Woman’s nearly 3-hour Bengaluru commute sparks online debate A Bengaluru commute has sparked an online conversation after a woman shared a video showing what she encountered while travelling across the city. Her account focuses on a long autorickshaw ride, the roads along the route, and the frustration she felt during the trip.Nee Yadav’s Instagram post has since drawn comments from users, with some relating to her experience and others offering a different view of the area she travelled through.A journey that took almost three hoursYadav was travelling from Electronic City to Whitefield when she recorded the video. During the ride,…