Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur on Saturday, his first trip since the 2023 ethnic violence that killed over 200 people. Speaking in Churachandpur, he urged all groups to give up violence and work for peace, saying, “I am with you.” Modi announced a ₹3,000 crore package, including ₹500 crore for displaced families and 7,000 new houses. He laid the foundation for projects worth ₹7,000 crore, covering roads, railways, airports, and IT development. Modi said the Jiribam–Imphal railway and Imphal airport will boost connectivity. He promised support for tribal development, women’s empowerment, and rebuilding Manipur’s future. (PC: India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Manipur on Saturday, his first visit since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023. He arrived in Imphal and was welcomed by governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and chief secretary Puneet Kumar Goel. Due to bad weather and heavy rains, his plan to fly by helicopter to Churachandpur was changed, and he will now travel by road. Modi will attend a meeting at Peace Ground in Churachandpur. Earlier in Mizoram, he inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line and launched projects worth over ₹9,000 crore. Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi criticized his visit as “late” and “tokenism.” (PC: India Today)

WWF-India's landmark wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh has captured the first-ever photographic evidence of the elusive Pallas's cat in the eastern Himalayas. The eight-month study used 136 camera traps across 2,000 sq km in West Kameng and Tawang districts, documenting remarkable wildcat diversity including snow leopards, common leopards, clouded leopards, and marbled cats above 4,200 meters. The survey recorded India's highest elevation limits for several species, with common leopards at 4,600 meters and clouded leopards at 4,650 meters. The project, funded by the UK's Darwin Initiative, involved local Brokpa herding communities and demonstrated successful coexistence between pastoral traditions and wildlife conservation in these fragile high-altitude rangelands. (PC: Live Science)

Delhi High Court was evacuated Friday after receiving a bomb threat email claiming explosives would detonate in a judge's chamber after midday Islamic prayers. The email, allegedly from "Kanimozhi Thevidiya," referenced a conspiracy involving Pakistani ISI cells and plans to recreate the 1998 Coimbatore blasts. The message mentioned "3 IEDs planted" and threatened acid attacks on political figures, including Udhayanidhi Stalin's son. Bomb detection and disposal squads were immediately deployed as security measures. The email used inflammatory language, alleging planted police assets and framing the threat as part of a campaign against "pseudo-secularists." The writer claimed to have IED locations and defusing codes, timing the threat for "Holy Friday."

CP Radhakrishnan took oath as India's 15th Vice President today at Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Droupadi Murmu administering the ceremony. The 67-year-old NDA nominee defeated opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes (452-300), showing signs of cross-voting. The election was necessitated by Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation on July 21. Prime Minister Modi and cabinet colleagues attended the ceremony alongside former Vice Presidents. The Tamil Nadu politician with RSS roots since childhood has served as BJP state president and twice as Coimbatore MP. He recently demitted his Maharashtra Governor position, with Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat appointed to discharge additional duties. His victory was expected due to NDA's numerical advantage.

IIT Kharagpur reversed a controversial dining hall segregation policy after facing strong alumni and faculty backlash. The August 16 directive for BR Ambedkar Hall required separate seating for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students, following complaints from 300 vegetarian residents among 1,300 total. Critics condemned "only veg" table signage as institutional endorsement of segregation, calling it regressive and incompatible with campus values. The Hall Management Centre withdrew the rule September 7, emphasizing food segregation should occur only during preparation and distribution, not seating. Similar controversies occurred at IIT Madras (2018) and IIT Bombay, sparking debates about "untouchability" practices. Alumni noted the irony of imposing segregation in a hall honoring equality champion BR Ambedkar during the institute's platinum jubilee year. (PC: India Today & Times Now)

India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is “proud of our Constitution” while referring to unrest in Nepal and protests in Bangladesh. Chief Justice B R Gavai highlighted the stability of Indian democracy, contrasting it with violent protests in Nepal where at least 19 people were killed and government buildings, including Parliament, were torched. Justice Vikram Nath also recalled Bangladesh student protests last year. The remarks came during a presidential reference hearing on Governors’ role in clearing state bills. The bench said India has upheld its Constitution and democracy for 75 years, despite challenges in governance and politics. (PC: HT)

The Election Commission is set to launch a nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists by October. Sources said the announcement could come before the Bihar Assembly election ends. Chief Electoral Officers from all states and Union Territories discussed the plan in a meeting. The revision will focus on removing names of deceased, duplicate, and non-citizens while adding eligible voters. States have been asked to prepare a list of acceptable local documents for verification. The poll body said the drive will improve accuracy. Opposition parties have raised concern that it could lead to mass voter deletions. (PC: X)

Activist Umar Khalid has moved the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court denied him bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. On September 2, the court also rejected bail pleas of eight others, including activist Sharjeel Imam and Gulfisha Fatima. The court said protests cannot be used to justify violence. Khalid and others were arrested under UAPA and IPC for allegedly planning the riots, which killed 53 people and injured over 700. The accused argue they have spent four years in custody without trial. Police claim the violence was part of a conspiracy. The Supreme Court will now hear Khalid’s appeal. (PC: HT)

A motorcycle theft gang responsible for stealing over 40 bikes in Lucknow was apprehended with unexpected assistance from stray dogs. During a police pursuit, the pack of dogs inadvertently blocked the criminals' escape route, forcing them into a dead-end where law enforcement officers were positioned. This unusual incident highlights how unpredictable circumstances can aid police operations. The gang had been operating extensively in Uttar Pradesh's capital city, targeting motorcycles systematically. The arrest represents a significant breakthrough in tackling vehicle theft in the region. The case demonstrates how environmental factors, even involving animals, can sometimes play decisive roles in criminal apprehensions. Police were able to recover the stolen motorcycles and charge the suspects. (PC: OpIndia)