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Amnesty International said that 46 Druze civilians were killed by Syrian government forces and affiliated groups during a spike in sectarian violence. Druze warriors and Sunni Bedouins clashed at the start of the conflict, which intensified when government troops and tribal militias joined in. Amnesty demanded that the murderers be held accountable.
India has sent urgent humanitarian aid after deadly earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan that killed over 800 and injured 2,800. The Ministry of External Affairs shared images of trucks loaded with rice and food. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck Nangarhar Province, with aftershocks affecting nearby regions, impacting at least 12,000 people across four provinces.
Donald Trump said he would give Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Two days after Giuliani was hurt in a car accident, the news came out. Trump talked about Giuliani’s leadership during the 9/11 attacks and called him the “greatest mayor in New York City’s history” and a “great American patriot.”
British PM Keir Starmer appointed economist and ex-Columbia president Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser amid a staff reshuffle addressing slow growth, inflation, and migration challenges. Shafik, former Bank of England deputy governor, brings expertise despite a brief Columbia tenure. Darren Jones coordinates policies and asylum reforms.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang for Beijing on a rare trip to attend a military parade marking World War II’s end. His first visit to China since 2019, and first abroad since Russia in 2023, underscores ties with China and Russia. Kim inspected a missile factory before leaving, highlighting advancing weapons capabilities.
PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13. He will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, boosting Northeast connectivity under the Act East Policy. This marks his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence. While preparations are ongoing, officials await final confirmation of the PM’s itinerary.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar. The party seeks an extension of the deadline for filing objections to the voter list. The Supreme Court will hear the plea today, September 2, a verdict that could influence Bihar’s political landscape.
A 35-year-old Bengaluru woman, Vanajakshi, died after her live-in partner Vithal set her on fire at a traffic signal. The horrific act followed tensions over his alcoholism and her new friendship. Despite medical help, she succumbed to 60% burns. Vithal, injured during the attack, was arrested within 24 hours. Police have invoked strict charges.
A Pakistan Army helicopter crashed today in the Thor Valley of Diamer district, Gilgit-Baltistan. In this tragic incident, five people were killed, including two pilots and three technical crew members. The crash occurred while the chopper was attempting a test landing on a newly constructed helipad in the village of Hudur, Thor Valley. The cause […]
The Supreme Court expressed regret over the dispute between the Election Commission and political parties on Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Addressing the RJD’s plea, the Court directed the Bihar Legal Survey Authority to deploy volunteers to educate voters about filing complaints and ensure transparency in the revision process.
Air India has launched a ‘Payday Sale’ offering discounted fares on Air India Express. Domestic Express Lite tickets start at ₹1,299 and Value at ₹1,349, while international fares begin at ₹4,876 for Lite and ₹5,403 for Value. Bookings made today via the website or app are valid for travel until March 31, 2026.
Telugu states are set for consecutive holidays this week. The Telangana government has declared a public holiday on Friday, September 5, for Milad-un-Nabi, followed by Ganesh immersion holiday in Hyderabad on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday on the 7th. However, in Andhra Pradesh, chances of a holiday on Saturday appear to be minimal.
The Supreme Court today extended by one week the interim bail of Vikas Yadav, serving a 25-year sentence in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case. A Bench of Justices M. M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh heard Yadav’s plea against the Delhi High Court’s August 22 order, which had declined to prolong his bail.
A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan last night, killing at least 622 people and injuring over 1,500. Rescue operations are ongoing, with helicopters airlifting the injured to hospitals. The quake caused widespread destruction, and the death toll is expected to rise as relief teams continue efforts in the severely affected areas.
2 people, including a 3-month-old infant, died from amoebic meningoencephalitis at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, Kerala, raising the state’s August toll to three. The infant, from Omassery, had been under treatment for a month. The other victim, 52-yr-old Ramla from Malappuram, fell ill in July and was shifted to the hospital as her condition worsened.