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Supreme Court allows CJP march before BRICS
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on August 31, 2026 refused to halt a Cockroach Janta Party march in Delhi. The protest is set for September 5, ahead of the BRICS Summit. Chief Justice Surya Kant said there was no compelling reason to presume an untoward incident. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Modi meets Iran President Pezeshkian at SCO summit
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kyrgyzstan on August 31, 2026. They met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The Ministry of External Affairs said they reviewed West Asia developments. Modi restated that issues
Collegium recommends Agrawal as Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended Chhattisgarh High Court judge Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. The resolution followed letters from Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta complaining of Rajasthan Acting Chief Justice S.P
IMD forecasts September rain below 91% after 16% August deficit
The Indian ExpressArchived
The India Meteorological Department said on Monday that India finished August with over 16 percent shortfall in normal rains for the month. It forecast less than 91 percent of normal rains for September. Seasonal rainfall between June and September could remain well below 90 perc
Modi tells Putin 51 Indians died in Russian Army war
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Bishkek on Monday on the sidelines of the SCO summit. Modi said every day of war sets humanity back. He called for moving from endless war to an end of war. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said of 227 Indians rec
Bihar and Jharkhand sign MoU to share Sone river water
The Indian ExpressArchived
Bihar and Jharkhand signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to share Sone river water. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren signed it with Union Home Minister Amit Shah present. Shah said the pact will provide irrigation and drink
Modi calls 7.8% GDP growth a herculean feat, Congress disputes
The Indian ExpressArchived
India's GDP grew 7.8 percent in the April-June quarter, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India's 7 percent estimate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the growth a herculean feat on Monday. Congress chief Jairam Ramesh described the figures as a Greatly Distorted Picture. He said
Supreme Court stays FIR against gym owner Deepak
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on August 31, 2026 stayed criminal proceedings against Kotdwar gym owner Deepak Kumar, also known as Mohammed Deepak, in a rioting case. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also stayed a March 20, 2026 Uttarakhand High Court order restraining his s
Tata to co-produce US Javelin missiles in India
The Indian ExpressArchived
Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed a pact with Raytheon and Lockheed Martin to co-produce the US Javelin anti-tank missile system in India. Sub-assembly kits and guidance electronic units will be made in the US and shipped to India for assembly. Last week the Indian Army finali
FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani on Sunday
The Indian ExpressArchived
An FIR was lodged against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand's Haldwani on Sunday under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act. The FIR followed Gandhi's August 29 press conference demanding an FIR over a purification ritual held at Ramlila Maidan
Telangana reports ₹3.97 lakh crore IT exports after 1,000 days
The HinduArchived
As the Congress government completes 1,000 days in office, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy cited investments worth ₹1.29 lakh crore through TG-iPASS and IT exports of ₹3.97 lakh crore in 2025-26. Government figures show direct IT employment reached 12.14 lakh and Hyderabad now ha
Suresh Gopi seeks return of Kerala victims' remains
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Suresh Gopi said on August 31 that Kerala victims Anjana of Thrissur and Ann Mathew of Thiruvananthapuram would have remains repatriated from California. Relative Vinod said suspect Anila of Kottayam is in US police custody. Gopi said San Francisco Consulate orders
Navy commissions deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun
The HinduArchived
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel with rapid submarine rescue capability, in Mumbai on August 31. It is the second such vessel inducted. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the ship is 119.4 metres long with a capacity of 10,500 tonnes. It can supportShamli police kill Balyan suspects with Rs 50,000 rewards
The HinduArchived
Suspects Sumit and Mohit, linked to Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan's murder, were killed in a Shamli Police and SWAT encounter on Monday. Police said each carried a reward of Rs 50,000. Balyan was shot outside a Shamli gym on August 26 by four assailants on two motorcycles. Two pis
Sanyal links Kolkata talent flight to Bengaluru IT rise
LivemintArchived
Economist Sanjeev Sanyal said Bengaluru's rise as India's technology capital was linked to talent leaving Kolkata. On a podcast with Abhijit Majumder, he recalled a Kolkata strike against IBM mainframes. He said that when he was born in 1970, Kolkata was still India's biggest eco
FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani remarks
The HinduArchived
An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani after a Valmiki community member alleged his remarks on a purification ritual hurt religious feelings. Police invoked Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. Complainant Amit Kumar cited
First Sardar Patel National Unity Award set for October 31
The Indian ExpressArchived
Seven years after the Ministry of Home Affairs instituted the Sardar Patel National Unity Award in September 2019, the first winner is set to be announced on October 31. Over 150 nominations were received this year. Sources said the award will be given by the President alongside
Karnataka CID arrests IAS officer Gangwar in exam case
NDTVArchived
Karnataka CID arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar late Saturday after questioning over alleged KPSC exam irregularities. Hindustan Times reported the FIR alleges he received Rs 1.1 crore from two candidates to tamper with OMR sheets. Officials said he was questioned for
Modi receives Uzbekistan's highest state honour
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred Uzbekistan's Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi dedicated the award to India-Uzbekistan friendship and to 1.4 billion Indians. The leaders elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic P
India, Uzbekistan target $5 billion trade by 2030
Hindustan TimesArchived
India and Uzbekistan elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday. They set a $5 billion annual trade target by 2030, up from over $1 billion now. The sides agreed to build a long-term uranium supply framework for India. MEA secretary Sibi George said talks we
RBI seeks bids for 68,000 reams of polymer notes
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian and foreign firms have bid to supply polymer substrate sheets for low-denomination plastic banknotes after Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran issued a global Expression of Interest. Bidders certified their polymer will not contain animal tallow and agreed to firewall opera
403 Indians cross into Nepal from China on Sunday
The Indian ExpressArchived
As many as 403 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China on Sunday, and 500 Indians are still in China and safe, the Ministry of External Affairs said. A 19-member specialized forensics team from India began functioning in Kathmandu to augment DNA sample analysis. The
Karnataka forms 6-member panel on case withdrawals
The HinduArchived
The Karnataka government has formed a six-member Cabinet sub-committee headed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge to review criminal cases pending in courts and recommend withdrawals. Members include ministers K. H. Muniyappa, U.T. Khader, Krishna Byre Gowda, H. C. Balakrishna and Dr
CJP's Dipke recalls July 20 Sansad Chalo strain
Hindustan TimesArchived
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke recalled anger at Ashutosh Ranka and Sourav Das during the July 20 Sansad Chalo march. He told the BBC they were called by BJP leaders and kept about five hours. The meeting lasted 10 minutes, he said. He was on day three of a hunger s
Tamil Nadu restarts second airport hunt after 5,846-acre Parandur cancelled
The HinduArchived
Nearly three decades after Chennai's second airport was first proposed, Tamil Nadu is hunting for a fresh site. The TVK government cancelled the Parandur project on 5,846 acres where 1,802 acres had been acquired. Building an airport at any chosen site will take a minimum of five
BJP chief Nitin Nabin holds meeting on Gen Z outreach
The Indian ExpressArchived
BJP president Nitin Nabin held a meeting with party leaders Saturday to discuss outreach to Gen Z and youth, sources said. Leaders including Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde, Mansukh Mandaviya, Ravi Kishan and Tejasvi Surya attended. The meeting sought feedback on reaching students and
Crime Branch probes Kishtwar death after 7-month pregnancy
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the Crime Branch to investigate the alleged sexual assault and death of a tribal teenager in Kishtwar amid cover-up allegations. At least six people were arrested after an alleged abortion attempt proved fatal. The girl's father said in a
Bhagwat says Hindu wanting Muslims out ceases to be Hindu
The HinduArchived
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said in New York that a Hindu who believes Muslims have no place in Bharat will cease to be a Hindu. He said around 1.3 lakh service projects are run by RSS volunteers. Muslims had questioned him during a 2018 lecture series about whether a Hindu Rashtra m
Army pilots evacuate casualty at 18,600 feet near Nun Kun
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Army Aviation pilots on Saturday evacuated a casualty from 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif. The local Corps said the crew faced strong winds, a steep slope with no landing space, and fading daylight. Pilots removed non-essential gear, carried limited fuel, and held a o
Army Cheetal evacuates injured JCO at 18,600 feet
Hindustan TimesArchived
Two Indian Army pilots landed a single-engine Cheetal at 18,600 feet near the Nun-Kun peaks in Ladakh on Saturday. They evacuated an injured junior commissioned officer from the slope. Officials said one skid touched after gear was removed and fuel was limited. The soldier later
Lightning kills 1, injures 24 at Gurupadgiri Hill in Gaya
Hindustan TimesArchived
Lightning killed one devotee and injured 24 people, four critically, at Gurupadgiri Hill in Bihar's Gaya district on Saturday evening, police said. More than 3,000 devotees had gathered for Raksha Bandhan when storms hit the hilltop temple. Vikas Kumar alias Niwas, 24, of Chhatis
PM Modi uses Mann Ki Baat to push drug-free youth
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 137th Mann Ki Baat broadcast to call for a drug-free India and a stronger youth future. He highlighted the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign. Addiction hurts families and society, not only one person, he said. Modi also flagged a web
28 Karnataka residents stranded or missing after Nepal floods
The HinduArchived
Karnataka's SEOC said 28 residents are stranded or missing in Nepal and Tibet after floods. As of 10 a.m. on August 29, 23 are from Bengaluru Urban and 2 from Mysuru. One each is from Dharwad, Udupi and Vijayanagara. Four of the 28 are confirmed safe. Search continues for 24 othe
BJP MLA criticises Samay Raina Latent show banter
Hindustan TimesArchived
Samay Raina and Sharon Verma traded Bihari and Kashmiri jokes on India's Got Latent. Raina mocked Verma's Bihar roots; Verma answered with a Kashmiri jab. Maharashtra BJP MLA Ram Kadam said Kashmiri Pandits cannot be treated as subjects of ridicule. He alleged some people seek fr
Tamil Nadu to open district safe houses for couples
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu will open a safe house in every district for people facing honour killings and caste violence. Minister Vanni Arasu said the step follows the Supreme Court Shakti Vahini judgment. Activist Kausalya Shankar called the plan historic and backed caste-killing legislation.
Patnaik says MMDR changes cost Odisha Rs 12,000 crore
The Indian ExpressArchived
BJD president Naveen Patnaik urged Odisha BJP MPs to reverse Mines and Minerals Act amendments. He said Lok Sabha cleared the Bill in less than ten minutes. Patnaik called it a black day for Odisha and put annual losses above Rs 12,000 crore. He said the state holds nearly 44 per
IndiGo to start Gaya-Bangkok flights on October 26
The Indian ExpressArchived
IndiGo will start direct Gaya-Bangkok flights on October 26, 2026, on Mondays and Thursdays. Flight 6E 1083 leaves Gaya at 1:15 p.m. and reaches Bangkok at 5:50 p.m. Return 6E 1084 leaves Bangkok at 10:15 a.m. and arrives in Gaya at 12:15 p.m. The trip takes about 3 hours and 5 m
Gunfire in Noney a day after clash kills 1 cadre
Hindustan TimesArchived
Fresh gunfire was reported in Manipur's Noney district on Saturday morning after a ZUF-Jenchui and ZUF-Kamson clash. Police said firing was heard between Nungtek Part II and Haochong, northeast of the district headquarters. A day earlier, ZUF-K chief secretary Dingtiplung Gonmei
Delhi police arrest father, 64, over son's murder case
Hindustan TimesArchived
Delhi police arrested 64-year-old Talukdar Ansari and associate Mohammad Wasim, 49, for allegedly killing Ansari's 38-year-old son. The body was found on August 23 inside an abandoned container near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway at Kalindi Kunj. Police said the victim had a severe
Supreme Court lists ethanol labelling plea for August 31
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court will hear a petition on August 31 seeking mandatory ethanol labelling on petrol nozzles and fuel invoices. Narendra Kumar Goswami filed the plea, listed before Justices M.M. Sundresh and Prasanna B. Varale. It seeks a vehicle-wise E20 compatibility database. It
Rahul Gandhi seeks FIR after August 8 Haldwani ritual
The HinduArchived
Rahul Gandhi on August 29 pressed for an FIR under the SC/ST law after a shuddhikaran havan at Haldwani's Ramlila ground. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had addressed a rally there on August 8. Members of the Shri Ram Sena reportedly performed the ritual two days later. Ga
Modi leaves for Uzbekistan ahead of 26th SCO summit
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29 said he aims to advance India's SCO vision of security, connectivity and opportunity. He leaves for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan from August 29 to September 1, 2026. From Tashkent he will travel to Bishkek for the 26th SCO Summit. He will al
Shivamogga police arrest man for shooting neighbour's dog
The HinduArchived
Anandapura police in Shivamogga arrested Lingaraju for shooting a dog dead with a country-made firearm. Police said his pet had been attacked by a neighbour's dog, and he then killed that animal. He had no firearm licence. Charges cite Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 325, cruelty
Nepal flood toll reaches 579 as 320 Indians missing
The Indian ExpressArchived
Nepal's flash flood death toll rose to 579 on Friday as search operations continued. The Ministry of External Affairs said 320 Indians and over 100 people of Indian origin remained missing. At least 1,924 people, including 517 foreign tourists, are still reported missing. India s
22 minors molested at Maharashtra ashram school, cook held
The HinduArchived
Police arrested Ganpat Gavli, a helper at Temba ashram school in Shahapur, Thane, on August 26 for allegedly molesting 22 minor female students. A 10th-grade student complained on August 24. Twenty-one other girls reported indecent behaviour during the investigation. Gavli was on
Haryana student posts video mocking khap phone diktat
The HinduArchived
Anchal, an M.A. student from Igra village in Jind, posted a video satirising khap panchayats after Virender Dhull said young women's phones should be smashed. Dhull made the remark at the Naugama khap meeting in Jind on August 1. Several khap panchayats across north Haryana have
Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns over Valmiki fund case
The Indian ExpressArchived
Congress leader B Nagendra resigned from the Karnataka Cabinet on Friday over alleged irregularities at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. He said he was stepping down voluntarily to avoid embarrassment to the party. The allegations concern about Rs 89
MEA says 320 Indians remain missing after Nepal floods
The HinduArchived
MEA said 320 Indian nationals remain missing after Nepal-Tibet border flash floods. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indians on the Chinese side crossed into Nepal, and about 400 others there are safe. Twenty-one Indians from Tamil Nadu arrived in New Delhi after rescue. Exte
Tourists in Idukki provoke wild tusker for photographs
The HinduArchived
Three tourists from Tiruchirappalli provoked a wild tusker near Kanthalloor in Idukki while photographing it. A video of the charge spread online. Forest Range Officer Anandan said an inquiry has begun and no casualties were reported. No case is registered yet. Officials handed R
UP startups cross 24,000, up from 120 in 2017
The HinduArchived
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the state's startups have grown from 120 in 2017 to more than 24,000 today, including eight unicorns. At Lok Bhavan, he released the Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy 2026 and distributed incentives to 107 startups and nine incubators.