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Fire Department Says Stricter Post‑Birch Rules Miss Older Buildings

The fire department reports that while safety regulations have tightened after the Birch fire, many older structures remain non‑compliant, leaving them vulnerable.

Monsoon Rail Accidents Kill Over 100 in Himachal Pradesh

More than 100 people have died in rail-related incidents across Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon, officials say.

Lawyers' body petitions for transfer of Rajasthan judge amid fresh allegations

A lawyers' association in Rajasthan has formally requested the transfer of a sitting judge, a day after allegations were raised against him.

औरंगाबाद में ईद‑ए‑मिलाद का जुलूस आयोजित

औरंगाबाद में ईद‑ए‑मिलाद के उपलक्ष्य में स्थानीय लोग और धार्मिक संगठनों ने मिलकर एक शांति‑पूर्ण जुलूस निकाला।

Railway gateman killed by train at Girdhar crossing in Uttarakhand

A railway gateman was fatally struck by a train at the Girdhar level crossing in Uttarakhand, police said.

Chhattisgarh HC Allows Childless Widowed Stepmother to Seek Maintenance from Stepsons

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a childless widowed stepmother is entitled to claim maintenance from her stepsons, setting a precedent in family law.

Is August 26, 2026 a Bank Holiday? Official Holiday List Revealed

The government has confirmed that August 26, 2026, is not a bank holiday, so banks will remain open on the day.

गोवा के स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के शहीदों को श्रद्धांजलि,पत्रादेवी में ‘हुतात्मा स्मृति स्मारक’ का उद्घाटन

नौगांव में आजीविका सखियों की दो दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण कार्यशाला का आयोजन

वार्ड सभाओं के माध्यम से ग्रामीण खुद बना रहे हैं अपने गांव के विकास की योजना

Uttar Pradesh Holds 78% of All Pending Fast‑Track Court Cases in India, RTI Shows

An RTI filed by Mid‑Day reveals that Uttar Pradesh accounts for 78 per cent of the pending docket in Fast Track Courts nationwide, highlighting a stark regional imbalance.

Indian Railways raises littering fine to Rs 1,000 across stations and trains

The Ministry of Railways announced that the penalty for littering on railway premises will be increased to Rs 1,000, aiming to improve cleanliness.