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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Japan, traveled to Sendai by bullet train along with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Officials briefed Modi on bullet train and Alpha X technologies during the journey. Prior to boarding, he met and interacted with Indian train drivers working in Japan, appreciating their contributions.
Three people were killed and four remain missing after a cloudburst caused flash floods in J&K’s Ramban district, washing away homes and damaging several structures. Heavy rains have battered the region for a week, shutting the Jammu-Srinagar Highway for five days, stranding 2,000 vehicles, and cutting off multiple villages due to landslides.
US President Donald Trump has moved to cut $4.9 billion in congressionally-approved foreign aid, targeting State Department and USAID programs. The White House insists it’s legal, citing “America First,” but Democrats warn the move risks a government shutdown. Senate leader Chuck Schumer called the tactic illegal, while some Republicans also voiced opposition.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 1 in Tianjin, China, during the SCO Summit, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed. This will be their first in-person meeting this year. Discussions will focus on the 15th anniversary of the strategic partnership and Putin’s planned visit to India in December.
The University of Georgia issued an emergency alert after reports of an armed shooter at the Main Library on its Athens campus. Authorities urged people to avoid the area as first responders reached the scene. Updates are being shared on emergency.uga.edu, with officials requesting the public not to call emergency numbers for information.
Donald Trump dismissed a US Appeals Court ruling declaring most tariffs illegal, calling it “highly partisan” and “incorrect.” He stressed “ALL TARIFFS ARE STILL IN EFFECT,” warning their removal would be disastrous and weaken America. Trump vowed to defend tariffs as vital for workers, farmers, and industry, promising the US would ultimately prevail.
The White House compared Delhi’s low murder rate (1.48 per 100,000) to Chicago’s high rate (25.5), with spokesperson Karoline Leavitt noting it’s 15 times higher. A chart showed Delhi ranking ninth globally, while Washington topped with 27.64. President Trump called Chicago a “mess” and hinted at deploying federal troops next.
The water level in the Godavari River at Bhadrachalam temple in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, remains stable at 35.20 feet as of this morning. Authorities are on alert, and devotees have been advised to avoid visiting Bhadrachalam. Bathing ghats continue to remain submerged, prompting safety precautions in flood-affected areas.
A cloudburst hit Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, trapping several families under debris and injuring many. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on X that debris flow has blocked areas, leaving people stranded. He assured that relief and rescue operations are underway to aid those affected by the sudden disaster.
Heavy rains and floods have caused extensive damage to crops and property across Telangana, especially in the combined districts of Medak, Nizamabad, and Adilabad. Traffic is blocked in 12 villages of Bhainsa division, and movement between Telangana and Maharashtra has halted due to the rising Godavari River at Kandakurti.
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during an airshow rehearsal in Radom, killing a Polish Army pilot. Deputy PM Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz confirmed the tragedy, calling it a “great loss” for the Air Force and Army. He paid tribute to the officer’s courage and offered condolences to the bereaved family. Cause remains unclear.
Donald Trump was “not happy” but unsurprised by Russia’s strikes on Kyiv, which killed 19, the White House said. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged both sides to seek peace, noting Trump’s struggles to end the war. A recent summit with Vladimir Putin failed, while envoy Keith Kellogg warned the attacks threaten Trump’s peace efforts.
Preacher Bal Bihari Shastri’s controversial remarks on reservation and Dr BR Ambedkar during a discourse in Madhya Pradesh sparked outrage and protests. A widely shared video shows him making derogatory comments against SC, ST, OBC communities and threatening to “burn the law.” Following a complaint, police booked him under BNS sections 196 and 299.
US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Indian exports will hit 15 lakh livelihoods in Odisha’s fishing sector, exporters warned. With a 50% duty compared to lower rates for Vietnam and Ecuador, seafood exports to the US may halt. Odisha’s Falcon Marine Exports said production is already reduced, urging government intervention.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo today, August 29, marking his eighth visit to Japan. During the two-day trip, he will take part in the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to enhance bilateral ties. Modi will then head to Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September […]