Tamil Nadu: TVK-led alliance gets new name ahead of 2029 polls; Left parties skip key meet

TVK-led ruling alliance gets a new name, ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’, as Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML attend the key Chennai meeting while Left parties skip it.
VHP asks to keep Muslims out of garba and dandiya events; this is what Maharashtra CM’s wife has said

Amruta Fadnavis has opposed the call to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra, saying festivals should be celebrated together, while BJP leader Nitesh Rane supported the VHP’s restrictions.
Satya Niketan Building Collapse: 2 patients discharged, one remains critical; Delhi plans new PG rules

According to a press release, the patients identified as Aditya and Nitish Chib have been discharged, while Neeraj Bawa remains in the ICU in critical condition.
Who was Rakesh Mehta? Former Delhi Chief Secretary found dead at Noida home, suicide note found

According to the purported suicide note, Mehta cited “mental and health issues” as the reason for taking the extreme step.
BJP’s Gaurav Bhatia files Rs 2 crore defamation case against CJP leaders over social media posts

Bhatia has sought Rs 2 crore as damages and an injunction against the defendants from publishing or circulating the alleged defamatory content concerning him.
Satya Niketan collapse is a warning: Is Delhi prepared for an earthquake?

Delhi’s building collapse has exposed a much bigger danger facing the capital. A strong earthquake could put millions of buildings at risk, as more than half of the structures are reportedly not built to withstand strong tremors.
What happened that 1.55 crore students dropped out of school in 3 years? Gloomy picture of education system emerges from TISS report

School enrolment in India fell by 1.55 crore to 23.2 crore in three years while teacher numbers rose by 6 lakh, but subject teacher shortages and multi-grade classrooms persist, says TISS SoTTTER 2025 report.
Kerala ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, daughter Veena and son-in-law Riyas under ED fire: What is CMRL money laundering case?

The ED alleged the Kerala-based mining company made fraudulent payments amounting to Rs 2.78 crore to Veena’s now-defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, under the guise of IT consultancy services without the actual provision of services.
BRICS Summit 2026: PM Modi to discuss increasing defence cooperation with Vladimir Putin, details here

PM Modi and Russian President Putin will hold bilateral talks on Sept 11 in New Delhi on the Su-57 fighter jet sale, a day before the BRICS Summit 2026 begins at Bharat Mandapam.
Ahead of PM Modi’s Mumbai event, 2 detained with gun, fake PMO IDs; details inside

The Mumbai Police confirmed that both individuals have been taken into custody, and the investigation into the breach has been handed over to the Crime Branch for further probing.