A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon in a 23-storey residential building in Dahisar East, Mumbai, killing one woman and injuring 19 people. The blaze started around 3 pm in the New Jan Kalyan Society’s B Wing and was brought under control by 6:10 pm after seven fire trucks rushed to the spot. Fire officials said the fire began in the basement due to faulty wiring and spread through the electric duct. Rescue teams saved 36 residents, including children. A 4-year-old boy and a differently-abled girl are in critical condition, while several others remain under treatment. (PC: India Today)

The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has issued a firm directive, dated August 30, mandating that all business, commercial, and institutional signboards in the city must prominently display Bengali at the top—alongside any other languages—by September 30, 2025 . This follows an earlier advisory from December 30, 2024, which only requested compliance but saw limited adherence . Mayor Firhad Hakim criticized slow compliance and warned that failure to comply could result in punitive measures, potentially including removal of non-compliant signs and trade license action . The move reinforces the city’s push to assert and uphold Bengali linguistic and cultural identity. (PC: PTI)

During Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations at Srinagar’s revered Hazratbal Shrine, a marble plaque featuring the Ashoka emblem was vandalized by a mob objecting to sculpted figures. Police registered an FIR and began investigations. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the act, calling Hazratbal a “symbol of peace and unity,” while Waqf Board chief Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi termed it a “terrorist attack.” The BJP demanded strict action, whereas former CM Omar Abdullah questioned placing a national emblem at a religious site, stressing such symbols belong to government institutions, not shrines. The incident has sparked widespread political and religious debate.

A 20-year-old woman from Haridevpur has accused two acquaintances, Chandan Mallick and Dwip (Deep) Biswas, of gang-raping her on the night of Friday, September 5, 2025, at a flat in the Regent’s Park area of Kolkata . The accused, who had lured her under the guise of celebrating her birthday and promised involvement in a Durga Puja committee, are currently absconding as police launched an investigation following the FIR filed at Haridevpur police station . The survivor managed to escape the next morning and reported the crime — authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. (PC: India Today)  

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued a fresh mandate requiring all business and commercial establishments to display Bengali prominently at the top of signboards by September 30. This follows a similar December 30 circular that was largely ignored, with many establishments continuing to use English, Hindi, or other languages. The August 30 notification warns of punitive measures for non-compliance, stating Bengali must be displayed "in prominent size" above other languages to "promote linguistic authority and ensure inclusivity." The directive covers business, commercial, office, institutional, assembly, and other establishments across the city. This language policy push aligns with the Mamata Banerjee government's recent requirement for theaters to screen Bengali films during prime time slots between 3-9 PM.

A cargo ropeway carrying construction materials at Pavagadh Shaktipeeth in Gujarat’s Panchmahal district snapped mid-air on September 6, killing six people, including two lift operators, two workers, and two others aboard . The incident occurred around 3:30 pm near the base support tower as the trolley descended . Rescue teams, including police and the fire brigade, swiftly recovered the bodies for postmortem, and suspended the nearby passenger ropeway amid safety concerns . Authorities have launched a technical investigation to determine the cause and assess possible negligence. (PC: PTI)    

Election Commission of India will hold a crucial meeting on September 10 with state chief electoral officers to discuss preparedness for nationwide Special Intensive Revision of voters' lists. This marks the third meeting under Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar since February. The pan-India SIR aims to weed out foreign illegal migrants by verifying place of birth through house-to-house verification and additional declaration forms. Voters must prove Indian birth before July 1987 or between 1987-2004, providing birth documents and parental information. The timing is significant ahead of assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. The initiative follows Bihar's controversial SIR, where opposition parties claimed eligible citizens could lose voting rights due to documentation requirements and ongoing crackdowns on illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. (PC: NDTV)

Noida Cyber Police arrested Abhinav Tyagi, a former private firm employee from Moradabad residing in Greater Noida's Bisrakh area, for creating fake GST invoices worth Rs 10 crore to fraudulently claim Rs 1.8 crore input tax credit. Working in the company's accounts section, Tyagi handled GST and tax-return portal filings and allegedly colluded with an accomplice to execute the fraud. Police seized four mobile phones, eight SIM cards, laptop, car, GST documents, and rent agreement from the accused. An FIR was registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act provisions. Tyagi was produced in court and sent to jail while police continue efforts to arrest his accomplice. Additional DCP Shavya Goyal confirmed the Saturday arrest details. (PC: India Lawyers)

Noida Police arrested a man named Ashwini from Bihar who threatened to bomb Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturdashi celebrations. The accused, living in Noida for five years, was caught in Sector-113 and handed over to Mumbai Police. He sent threats via Mumbai Police's official WhatsApp, claiming 34 "human bombs" were planted in vehicles across the city using 400kg RDX that would kill one crore people. The caller falsely identified as a member of Pakistan-based "Lashkar-e-Jihadi" group, alleging 14 terrorists had entered Mumbai. Police recovered his mobile phone and enhanced security statewide. The man initially described himself as an astrologer. The threat coincided with ongoing Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, concluding with today's Ganesh Visarjan ceremony. (PC: Hindustan Times)

During the Daslakshan Mahaparv, a 10-day Jain religious festival held at the 15 August Park inside Delhi’s Red Fort, a thief disguised as a Jain priest stole two ornate golden kalash (ritual urns) and other valuables worth approximately ₹1.5 crore . The stolen items included a large gold “jhari” (urn) and a gold coconut weighing around 760 grams, as well as a smaller jhari of 115 grams, studded with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies . The theft, captured on CCTV, took place when organizers were preoccupied with welcoming dignitaries, including Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and the valuables went missing from the stage mid-program . Businessman Sudhir Jain, who brings these sacred items daily for rituals, lamented the loss and emphasized their sentimental value . Police have identified a suspect and are pursuing an arrest as the investigation continues.