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Iran says it launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq after US strikes on Iranian coastal areas killed 5 people at a wedding gathering. Kuwait also reported confronting Iranian drones and missiles as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified.
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Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from a non-medical branch in the Indian Defence Services to reach the Air Vice Marshal rank or its equivalent. She also assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of… on 01 Sep 2026, marking a milestone for the Indian Air Force.
India
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a rooftop solar scheme for residential consumers with average gross electricity consumption of up to 400 units, subject to technical feasibility. The government plans to cover 30,000 rooftops without charging installation costs.
Crime
Delhi Police have arrested a bus driver and conductor over allegations that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a moving sleeper bus after boarding near Noida’s Pari Chowk. Police have taken the bus for forensic examination, while the accused have been sent to judicial custody.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly built Nagar Van Oxygen Park in Khatima and announced 6 development projects, including a stadium, circuit house, park expansion, a workshop, a vending zone and relocation of the forest range officer’s office.
India
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Khatima’s City Park, also known as Oxygen Park, during events marking the 32nd anniversary of the Khatima firing incident. He also paid tribute to martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said everyday social interactions should not be viewed through caste or political divisions after meeting residents over tea in Khatima. He argued that politics should strengthen social harmony, fraternity and shared responsibility rather than deepen divisions.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to activists killed in the Khatima firing incident and honoured their families at a programme in Khatima. He highlighted government support, including reservation in government jobs, monthly pensions and free bus travel for identified activists.
Aviation
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 returned to Manohar International Airport in Goa shortly after take-off on 1 September 2026 after a technical problem was detected in one engine. Air traffic control declared a full emergency, while all 229 passengers were safely evacuated and alternative arrangements were made for their onward journey to Delhi.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly built Nagar Van Oxygen Park in Khatima and announced 6 development projects, including a stadium, circuit house, park expansion, a workshop, a vending zone and relocation of the forest range officer’s office.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said everyday social interactions should not be viewed through caste or political divisions after meeting residents over tea in Khatima. He argued that politics should strengthen social harmony, fraternity and shared responsibility rather than deepen divisions.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to activists killed in the Khatima firing incident and honoured their families at a programme in Khatima. He highlighted government support, including reservation in government jobs, monthly pensions and free bus travel for identified activists.
India
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Khatima’s City Park, also known as Oxygen Park, during events marking the 32nd anniversary of the Khatima firing incident. He also paid tribute to martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
India
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a rooftop solar scheme for residential consumers with average gross electricity consumption of up to 400 units, subject to technical feasibility. The government plans to cover 30,000 rooftops without charging installation costs.
India
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated Khatima’s City Park, also known as Oxygen Park, during events marking the 32nd anniversary of the Khatima firing incident. He also paid tribute to martyrs of the Uttarakhand statehood movement at the Martyrs’ Memorial.
India
The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of FIRs filed against NEET paper-leak protestors in Delhi and other states. It says criminal cases against students and their families should be set aside in exceptional circumstances, while the next hearing is scheduled for 1 September.
India
A 2-storey house remained standing during a devastating Nepal flood even after debris filled part of its lower floor. An architecture channel attributed its survival to reinforced concrete construction, while an AI-based assessment said the explanation appears scientifically plausible but may include assumptions.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the newly built Nagar Van Oxygen Park in Khatima and announced 6 development projects, including a stadium, circuit house, park expansion, a workshop, a vending zone and relocation of the forest range officer’s office.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said everyday social interactions should not be viewed through caste or political divisions after meeting residents over tea in Khatima. He argued that politics should strengthen social harmony, fraternity and shared responsibility rather than deepen divisions.
Politics
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid tribute to activists killed in the Khatima firing incident and honoured their families at a programme in Khatima. He highlighted government support, including reservation in government jobs, monthly pensions and free bus travel for identified activists.
Politics
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has won the Punjab University Campus Students Council president’s , with Ankit Bhidan defeating Adil Brar by 512 votes. The election followed the Jantar Mantar protest and drew attention because of Gen Z participation from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
Crime
Delhi Police have arrested a bus driver and conductor over allegations that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a moving sleeper bus after boarding near Noida’s Pari Chowk. Police have taken the bus for forensic examination, while the accused have been sent to judicial custody.
Crime
Police at Kherki Daula station in Gurugram recovered 2 missing 13-year-old girls, Deepa and Nandini, within 04 hours of receiving information and handed them over to their families. Gurugram Police urged people to report a missing child immediately at the nearest police station or by calling Dial 112.
Crime
Social media influencer and makeup artist Manjeet Kaur died at Chandigarh PGI on 26 August 2026 after suffering severe burns. Police have registered a case against 2 people based on her mother’s complaint, while investigators are examining the family’s account of what happened in Chandigarh and Morinda.
Crime
A student protest in Patna over demands linked to the BPSC TRE-4 examination escalated when police and CRPF personnel blocked a march towards the Chief Minister’s residence. Water cannon were used, students were detained and police reported injuries after stone-pelting. The protest has continued in Gardanibagh, while political leaders criticised the government’s handling of the demonstration.
Useful
The Petroleum Ministry has directed states and Union territories to encourage PNG use in areas where pipeline networks are already available. Customers who do not take a PNG connection after receiving notice may have their LPG cylinder connection cancelled under the reported 2026 orders, ending the option to keep both connections.
World
Iran says it launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq after US strikes on Iranian coastal areas killed 5 people at a wedding gathering. Kuwait also reported confronting Iranian drones and missiles as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified.
World
India has rejected a ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the tribunal illegally constituted and denying its authority over India’s sovereign decisions and ongoing projects. The government said its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains effective.
World
US forces targeted 2 Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after officials said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was preparing rockets and sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Related reports said the action was followed by an Iranian ballistic-missile attack on US bases in Jordan.
World
Nepal’s flash-flood death toll has risen to 788, while more than 2,500 people remain missing. Rescuers are searching 8 affected districts on the fifth day after an ice-rock avalanche linked to a glacial collapse sent water, mud and debris through northern and central parts of the country.
Business
Income Tax India has reported that more than 7.8 Crore income tax returns were filed for Assessment Year 2026–27 by August 31,2026, thanking taxpayers and professionals for completing their filings on time.
Business
Silver prices are reported to have dropped ₹10000 over 5 days and remain ₹1.83 lakh below their high. The supplied material also points to lower gold prices, but it does not provide verified city-wise rates or a clear date for each quoted figure.
Business
Maharashtra FDA has cancelled Cipla Pharma and Life Sciences’ drug-sale and distribution licence for its Vadki, Pune C&F centre, citing stock, record-keeping, storage and packaging violations linked to Reactin Plus tablets. Cipla has challenged the order in court and says it raises no concern about the medicine’s safety, quality or efficacy.
Business
CNG users in Delhi and adjoining cities will pay Rs 86.98 per kg from 6 am on August 29, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited. The current price is Rs 83.09 per kg, making the change relevant for motorists and other consumers using compressed natural gas in the affected areas.
Gadgets
More than 99% of mobile phones used in India are made domestically, according to MyGovIndia. The figures highlight the country’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem and its position as the 2nd-largest mobile manufacturing hub globally.
Auto
Passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will pay higher minimum fares for autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from Tuesday. The revised minimum charge will be Rs 27 for an autorickshaw and Rs 33 for a taxi, according to officials, increasing the cost of short trips for commuters.
Auto
Aaj Tak News lists a car described as costing ₹3.50 lakh, cheaper than the Alto and styled like an SUV. The supplied material does not identify the model or provide verified details about its features, availability, variants, specifications or bookings, while related links discuss financing for other Maruti Suzuki and Tata cars.
Auto
Bhavish Aggarwal has introduced the S1Z electric scooter, highlighting its 46160 LFP Bharat Cell, a claimed 301 km IDC range and an introductory price of ₹79,999. Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled for Dec. The announcement presents the model as a new benchmark as India’s electrification expands.
Auto
Massive landslides and sudden flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border have devastated towns, roads and homes, with more than 160 deaths reported and hundreds of people still missing. The cause remains unclear after an initial earthquake report was challenged by a US Geological Survey analysis. Foreign nationals are also among those reported missing.
Aviation
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 returned to Manohar International Airport in Goa shortly after take-off on 1 September 2026 after a technical problem was detected in one engine. Air traffic control declared a full emergency, while all 229 passengers were safely evacuated and alternative arrangements were made for their onward journey to Delhi.
Aviation
An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Bilaspur suffered a tyre burst while landing, but the pilot stopped the aircraft safely on the runway. All 37 passengers and 4 crew members were evacuated safely and taken to the terminal. The Bilaspur-Prayagraj flight was later cancelled as airport authorities began inspecting the aircraft and runway.
Cinema
The Oscars’ official page has highlighted a scene from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani featuring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. has drawn attention to the film’s Naina Talwar and Bunny pairing, while a dialogue from the movie was also identified as a favourite in the related coverage.
Cinema
Yash-led Toxic recorded a worldwide gross of ₹140.75 crore on its first day, including ₹120.75 crore from India and ₹20 crore overseas. The film’s opening exceeded the day-one worldwide figures of Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and Prabhas’s Adipurush, although it remained below several other major Indian releases.
Cinema
Yash’s Toxic delivers a lavish gangster drama set in 1940s Goa, with elaborate production design, action and a commanding lead performance. But its crowded plot, rapid editing, underwritten female characters and overbearing music weaken the experience. The film runs for 3 hours 14 minutes 12 seconds and receives a low review rating.
Cinema
Yash-starrer Toxic has recorded a rapid advance-booking response ahead of its worldwide release on August 26, 2026. More than 4,56,486 tickets have been sold across tracked shows, while the film’s first 24-hour sales have surpassed figures reported for Jawan, Dhurandhar 2 and Animal.
Offbeat
Videos circulating after flooding and landslides in Nepal present contrasting scenes: people seek the owner of gold, silver and cash found inside a drifted drawer, while another group is seen dividing Indian ₹500 notes recovered from a bag. The footage has prompted praise and questions online.
Lifestyle
An ailing European who arrived in Delhi from Shimla was among the first recorded influenza cases as the disease spread through the city in 1918. A Delhi Archives document dated 17 September 1920 shows officials later placed ordinary influenza under the city’s infectious-disease control powers.
Lifestyle
FSSAI has highlighted a simple water test for people unsure whether an egg is still suitable for use. It also urges consumers to inspect shells for cracks or leakage and check the egg for unusual smell or discoloration after cracking it, while encouraging fact-based food choices.
Lifestyle
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued Prohibition Orders against M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited and M/s Laljee Godhoo and Company under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order concerning Everest covers compounded asafoetida and cites laboratory findings, regulatory breaches and earlier compliance concerns.
Lifestyle
Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and other former international captains have written to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the treatment of jailed former premier Imran Khan. The cricket figures are seeking an independent medical board, access for Khan’s private doctor and weekly family visits in line with a Supreme Court order.
Education
The Education Ministry’s allocation for FY 2026-27 has increased 8.27% over BE 2025–26. The Department of School Education & Literacy will receive ₹83,562 crore, its highest-ever allocation, while higher education has been allocated ₹55,727.22 crore, according to figures released by the Ministry of Education.
Education
Reports on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address from the Red Fort focused on references to young people, India’s market ambitions, national security and former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Coverage also examined subjects that were not mentioned, including examination and recruitment controversies involving young people.
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Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from a non-medical branch in the Indian Defence Services to reach the Air Vice Marshal rank or its equivalent. She also assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of… on 01 Sep 2026, marking a milestone for the Indian Air Force.
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An AC infographic links higher star ratings with lower electricity consumption and outlines which models suit different usage patterns. It describes 1-star units as the highest consumers and 5-star units as the lowest, while recommending inverter technology, a copper condenser, suitable tonnage, BEE rating checks, and warranty and service coverage.
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An event reported as a preliminary magnitude 5.2 earthquake northwest of Kodārī, Nepal, was identified by the US Geological Survey as a landslide after further analysis of long-period seismic waves. The event occurred on August 26, 2026, and its location was estimated using satellite images.
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A ₹56+ crore proposal outlines 36 check dams across Leh and Kargil, including rock structures along the Sindhu River and RCC dams on the Suru River. The plan is intended to support irrigation across 18,600+ acres, capture snow and glacier meltwater, and build on successful pilot dams in Ladakh.
Agriculture
A Namami Gange natural-farming guide explains how soil acidity or alkalinity affects nutrient access, lists pH-based treatments and highlights symptoms of imbalance. It recommends soil testing once every 3 years through a free government facility, consultation with a nearby agricultural science centre and the use of fully decomposed manure rather than raw material.
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