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Key points

• 139 of 227 Indians recruited into Russian Army discharged; 51 killed, MEA notes.
• Flood alert in Bihar's Rohtas as Bansagar Dam opens 8 gates. — PTI_News (@PTI_News).
• Supreme Court allows Trump's White House ballroom construction to continue, 5-4 ruling.
• MP CM Yadav accuses Congress of using Muslims as vote bank, notes party removed parts of 'Vande Mataram' to appease them.
• We had information regarding 227 Indian nationals who had been recruited into the Russian army.

Meanwhile, the US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of the $400 million White House ballroom project while it challenges a lower court order that would halt above-ground development. The 5-4 ruling, powered by five conservative justices, remarked the historic preservation group that sued lacked legal standing and that the administration would suffer "irreparable harm" if the project were blocked.

Chief Justice John Roberts dissented, joined by the three liberal justices, calling the construction "likely unlawful" and noting Congress has constitutional authority over federal property in DC and has prohibited such structures without its authorization. Trump has remarked the ballroom, combined with an underground complex, is a national security necessity. 01: 43 (IST) Sep 01.

Jammu and Kashmir: Kalakote river in Rajouri district swells after heavy rainfall. — PTI_News (@PTI_News). 01: 01 (IST) Sep 01.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav accused the Congress of using Muslims as a vote bank, saying the party had removed some significant parts of the national song 'Vande Mataram' even before Independence to appease them. Share your thoughts in the comments. Be respectful TOI community guidelines. 00: 25 (IST) Sep 01.

Of the 227 Indian nationals recruited into the Russian armed forces, 139 have been discharged while 51 have died, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri remarked, underlining that New Delhi remains in constant discussions with Moscow for the release and repatriation of those who remain.

"We had information regarding 227 Indian nationals who had been recruited into the Russian army. Out of that, 139 of our nationals have been discharged. Unfortunately, we have information regarding 51 residents who have perished so far, " Misri noted.

Meanwhile, the matter has been discussed between India and Russia at various levels and on a number of occasions, Misri noted, adding that the Indian Embassy in Moscow is regularly monitoring the situation. 00: 13 (IST) Sep 01. Flood alert in Bihar's Rohtas as Bansagar Dam opens 8 gates. — PTI_News (@PTI_News). 00: 10 (IST) Sep 01.

Chemical leakage from tanker in Mumbai; fire brigade, BPCL experts at scene.

For context, a leakage of benzene chemical occurred from tanker No. GJ 05 CU 9629 near the Mysore Colony Monorail station, within the jurisdiction of the RCF Police Station, Mumbai Police remarked. Fire Brigade and BPCL experts are at the scene, and operations to transfer the chemical to another tanker are underway.

Necessary security arrangements and area demarcation have been put in place, and traffic has been diverted.

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