Uttar Pradesh: 2 dead, several injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Kaushambi

Seven people were brought to the Trauma Centre in Prayagraj after the incident, of whom two were declared dead, while three were on ventilators and in critical condition, Principal of SRN Medical College Dr AK Verma said.
‘Thank you Uzbekistan’: PM Modi departs Tashkent to attend 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek

The departure came at the end of PM Modi’s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, during which he held bilateral and delegation-level talks with President Mirziyoyev.
Rahul Gandhi in trouble over Haldwani ‘purification’ remarks, booked by Uttarakhand Police

Rahul Gandhi faces an FIR in Uttarakhand over his remarks on a Haldwani purification ritual, with police invoking SC/ST Act provisions. Know more about the matter.
Uttarakhand Congress to file police complaints across state over ‘purification’ ritual row

The Congress will also hold a major protest in state capital Dehradun on September 7 over the issue. Senior party leaders, including Uttarakhand Congress in-charge Kumari Selja, are expected to participate in the demonstration.
Messi Kolkata fiasco: Suvendu Adhikari announces ticket refund for 33,000 fans after chaotic event

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has assured refunds for 33,000 fans after last year’s chaotic Lionel Messi event in Kolkata. Here’s what he said, attacking the previous government.
Who was Gurpreet Gopi? AAP leader chased before being shot dead in Punjab

AAP leader Gurpreet Singh Gopi was shot dead in Punjab’s Mamdot after armed men allegedly chased his motorcycle and opened fire. Here’s what happened.
Greater Noida Horror: 6-year-old minor girl murdered after alleged rape, accused killed in police encounter

6-year-old girl allegedly raped and murdered in Haldoni village, Greater Noida. Went missing Friday, body found near pond Saturday. Main accused, 40, tenant of girl’s uncle, shot dead in encounter after he fired at cops during crime recreation near D-Park outpost.
Jaipur: NEET-PG exam rescheduled for nearly 300 candidates due to power outage at centre

The examination for all candidates who were allotted this centre will now be conducted at 3 pm on September 5, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said.
Vijeta Dahiya to make comeback in Cockroach Janta Party? Here’s what Abhijeet Dipke said

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke says leadership may bring back ex-spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, but timing was wrong and insensitive. Dahiya was removed after viral video showed him at fast-food outlet while protesters were lathi-charged at Jantar Mantar.
‘They are not saints…’: Sonam Wangchuk says CJP founders have political ambitions

Activist Sonam Wangchuk said CJP founders have political ambitions which he assessed during Jantar Mantar protest. Said Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are not saints; having ambition not wrong.