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Naidu announces Rs 250 crore tribal health mission
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said his government is expanding health cover statewide. At Gannelli, he cited Sanjeevani digitisation and drone shipment of blood samples from tribal areas. He said a Rs 250-crore Tribal Health Infrastructure Completion Mission
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
Druze factions block Sweida students from Syria exams
Hindustan TimesArchived
Armed Druze factions in Syria's Sweida province blocked students from official exam centres on Saturday. They demanded tests inside areas they control. Governor Mustafa al-Bakkur said about 150 students still sat exams. Fighters in Shahba said Friday that roads were closed to stu
NCLT plan leaves Subhash Chandra creditors Rs 6.5 crore
LivemintArchived
NCLT approved a plan letting Subhash Chandra pay Rs 6.5 crore against claims of Rs 22,006.57 crore. That is three paise per Rs 100, a 99.97 percent haircut. Essel Group's chairman said he may borrow Rs 2-4 crore from family for start-ups. He said Rs 6.5 crore left would fund the
Hastings Police register FIR against Mamata Banerjee
The HinduArchived
Hastings Police registered an FIR on August 28, 2026, against Mamata Banerjee and TMCP organisers. It alleges they violated a Calcutta High Court order at a Cathedral Road foundation day event. The case cites BNS sections 61(2), 223, 125(a), 132 and 285. Police said a required fl
Indian steel demand rises 7.8 percent as long prices rebound
The Economic TimesArchived
Domestic steel demand grew 7.8 percent yoy in YTDFY27 after 7.7 percent growth in FY2026. Long steel prices recovered by 12 percent over the past month after a June-July correction. Spot primary rebar reached Rs 53,900 per ton and secondary rebar Rs 47,900 per ton. Exports rose 3TCS pays 50-70 percent variable for April-June quarter
The Economic TimesArchived
Tata Consultancy Services paid 50-70 percent of quarterly variable pay to mid- and senior-level employees for April-June. People aware of the matter said the average payout is at least 10-20 percentage points lower than the prior two quarters. Those earlier FY26 quarters had reac
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
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi takes 2 for 11 in Duleep Trophy debut
LivemintArchived
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took 2 for 11 in three overs of left-arm off-spin for East Zone in the Duleep Trophy. East Zone beat North East Zone by an innings and 210 runs in Bengaluru. Captain Ishan Kishan gave him the ball with North East at 63 for 5 in the follow-on.
Bihar Congress leaders plan September 8 dharna at Delhi HQ
Hindustan TimesArchived
Bihar Congress leaders plan a dharna outside Indira Bhavan on September 8 seeking a meeting with Rahul Gandhi. They also want Bihar general secretary Krishna Allavaru and state chief Rajesh Kumar removed. AICC member Anand Madhav said meeting requests since November 2025 brought
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
Researchers recognise 8 dog-faced bat species in Americas
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dog-faced bats in the genus Cynomops look canine but belong to the order Chiroptera, not Carnivora. Scientists long listed six species, then described two more in 2018: Cynomops freemani in Panama and Cynomops tonkigui in Ecuador. That brought the recognised total to eight. Resea
Nepal seeks technical aid after floods kill nearly 600
The HinduArchived
Nepal's foreign minister Shisir Khanal told Reuters the country needs specialised foreign help after Himalayan floods, not general search and rescue. A glacier collapse on August 26 killed nearly 600 people in Nepal and China's Tibet, with more than 2,000 still unaccounted for. K
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
NBEMS adds third FMGE on October 31, delays January test
The Indian ExpressArchived
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will hold a third Foreign Medical Graduate Examination on October 31, 2026. The board is shifting from a twice-yearly schedule. The exam earlier set for January 9, 2027, will move to a later date in January or February 2027.
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
Vietnam cites $114 billion US trade gap in tariff talks
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang told US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that Hanoi is ready for open, constructive trade talks. The sides are working to finish a tariff deal after an October framework agreement. Vietnam posted a $114 billion trade gap with th
Andhra approves Rs 730.7 crore Quantum AI campus
NDTVArchived
Andhra Pradesh approved a Rs 730.7 crore NIELIT campus in Amaravati as India's first dedicated university site for quantum technologies and artificial intelligence. The 8.5-acre campus is funded by a MeitY grant. Classes are due from September 2026 at Acharya Nagarjuna University
Meta's Sandhya Devanathan exits to join OpenAI role
The Economic TimesArchived
Sandhya Devanathan, Meta vice president and head of India and South East Asia, will leave after more than 10 years to join OpenAI. She will be vice president for Southeast Asia and Australia, based in Singapore, reporting to Kiran Mani. She joined Meta in 2016. Nifty IT rose more
Kashmir apple orchards face pressure from construction
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Apple growers in Kashmir say orchard land is being cleared for storages, houses and commercial buildings as high-density plantations expand. Horticulture contributes about 7 percent to Jammu and Kashmir's GSDP. NITI Aayog data show land under non-agricultural uses rose by 1,000 h
Namibia secure 18-run win over South Africa in Windhoek
NDTVArchived
Namibia beat South Africa by 18 runs in the T20I tri-series opener at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Friday. The hosts defended 163 for 9 as South Africa finished on 145 for 9. It was Namibia's second win over South Africa in 10 months. Dewald Brevis scored 75 off 50 but Ruben TruCanada loans Xanadu C$195 million for quantum plant
The Economic TimesArchived
Canada will loan C$195 million to Xanadu Quantum for a photonic components plant in Toronto, its largest quantum support to date. The federal loan covers half of up to C$390 million announced in March. CEO Christian Weedbrook said repayments will be a percentage of revenue and up
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
India forex reserves hit record $729.33 billion in August
The Indian ExpressArchived
India's foreign exchange reserves rose to a record $729.33 billion as on August 21, the RBI said Friday. Reserves jumped $12.42 billion in the week, driven by $65.4 billion in FCNR(B) deposits since June under the RBI's concessional swap window. The previous record was $728.49 bi
UGC NET 2026: 4,000 qualify for JRF, 97,000 for PhD
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
The National Testing Agency announced UGC NET results for 84 subjects on Friday. Of 6.07 lakh candidates, over 97,000 qualified for PhD admissions and over 4,000 for JRF. NTA ordered fresh exams for English, Commerce and Sociology after question paper errors. Re-exams are schedul
US agrees deal for 65 billion barrels of Venezuela oil
BBC NewsArchived
President Donald Trump said the US has reached a deal with Venezuela to control more than 65 billion barrels of proven oil reserves. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the deal would bring nearly $100 billion in private investment. Trump said Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth negotia
US judge rules KSM FBI confessions inadmissible at trial
The HinduArchived
A US military judge ruled Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's FBI confessions from 2007 Guantanamo interrogations inadmissible at trial, The New York Times reported. Trial for Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is set for 5 June 2028 at Guantanamo Bay. Lieutenant Colonel Michael
CNG in Delhi rises Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
CNG prices in Delhi and adjoining cities will rise Rs 3.89 per kg from Saturday, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said. IGL said imported LNG spot rates have surged since the West Asia conflict began. IGL called a Rs 3.89 per kg revision necessary to partially offset higher input gas costs.
Defence export SOP eased, OGEL now covers all countries
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Ministry of Defence simplified defence export rules on Friday, expanding OGEL coverage from 41 countries to all except sensitive or UN embargo nations. OGEL validity rose from two to three years. Stakeholder consultation was dropped for non-lethal exports to most destinations
Apple TV monthly price rises to $14.99 in the US
LivemintArchived
Apple raised US Apple TV prices from 28 August. The monthly plan now costs $14.99, up from $12.99, and the annual plan rose to $119 from $99. Existing subscribers get about one month notice before the new price. This is the fourth Apple TV price increase in four years since its $
Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian vehicles from 2027
BBC NewsArchived
US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian vehicles from 25% to 50% from 1 January 2027. Bernard Yaros of Oxford Economics said dealerships absorbed past costs, but a 50% rate would feed through to consumer prices more readily. Canadian Prime Minister Mark
Meditation teachers say a noisy mind is not failure
Hindustan TimesArchived
Spiritual teachers say a busy mind during meditation does not mean failure. Tara Brach encourages noticing difficult thoughts instead of pushing them away. Sharon Salzberg writes about returning attention to the breath when the mind wanders. Aathman Awareness Centre said meditati
TMC faction demands student union polls across Bengal colleges
The HinduArchived
Ritabrata Banerjee's Trinamool faction demanded immediate student union elections in all West Bengal colleges on Friday. Banerjee accused the BJP government of not initiating campus polls held in limbo for five years. A PIL sought resumption in Calcutta High Court. Jadavpur Unive
Ugandan king Oyo of Tooro dies at age 34
BBC NewsArchived
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro in western Uganda has died aged 34. Guinness listed him as the world's youngest reigning monarch. Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki announced the death. Oyo became king at three in 1995 after his father died. The king
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
BJP condemns petrol bomb attack on Thevar memorial
The HinduArchived
BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan condemned a petrol bomb hurled at a memorial of freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar in Tirunelveli district. The incident was reported in Thachanallur. She said anti-national elements were trying to create enmity between sections of society. She ur
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
IndiGo Ventures commits about Rs 30 crore to Sarvam
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
IndiGo announced an investment in Bengaluru AI start-up Sarvam through IndiGo Ventures. Sarvam's Series B raised about Rs 698 crore from various investors. IndiGo Ventures committed around Rs 30 crore, according to Sarvam's filing. Chief Digital and Information Officer Neetan Cho
Indian-origin Kailash pilgrims remain missing after Nepal floods
The Indian ExpressArchived
Families in India and the United States are searching for relatives silent after Nepal-Tibet border flash floods on the Kailash Mansarovar route. The MEA said about 320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable, while about 400 Indians on the Chinese side are safe. Ninety-six strande
Uganda Ngogo chimps remain split after years of raids
Hindustan TimesArchived
Researchers describe years-long conflict between central and western chimpanzee factions in Uganda's Ngogo community, shown in Netflix's Chimp Empire. Fighting likely began in 2014 after elders died from respiratory illness and a new alpha rose. As of April the known toll was sev
SEBI proposes dropping merchant banker rule for small debt
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
SEBI proposed exempting listed companies from appointing a merchant banker for small-value private placements of debt. Current rules require at least one merchant banker for private placements of debt or non-convertible redeemable preference shares with a face value of Rs 10,000.
Dutch court gives life sentence in Rwanda genocide case
BBC NewsArchived
A Dutch court sentenced Dutch-Rwandan Eugene N, 66, to life for war crimes and genocide in the 1994 Rwanda killings. Judges said he acted with genocidal intent, including throwing a grenade into Tutsis sheltering in a stadium. Rwanda sought extradition in 2014; Dutch authorities
Oval groundsman Lee Fortis placed on leave after clash
NDTVArchived
Surrey groundsman Lee Fortis has been placed on leave after an altercation with an ECB employee during Hundred preparations at The Oval. The July 28 episode left the employee in tears, the report said. Fortis left after talking with Surrey chief executive Steve Elworthy and has n
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
Eight new titles join weekend OTT streaming slate
Hindustan TimesArchived
Hindustan Times listed eight films and series arriving this weekend across Hindi, South Indian languages and English. YRF spy film Alpha, with Alia Bhatt and Bobby Deol, is among the Hindi titles. English picks include Michael, a Jackson film for August 29 on JioHotstar, and The
Study finds 61 percent of Indian children face extra heat
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Research estimates 61 percent of children in India, or 145 million, face one extra heat-stress month yearly from climate change. Science Advances says under-nines facing five months of dangerous heat doubled from 59 million to 118 million. Globally, up to 560 million children age
