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The flood situation at the Srisailam project in Nandyal district, Andhra Pradesh, remains critical. Current inflow stands at 3,00,976 cusecs, with 3,64,372 cusecs being released through 10 crest gates. 30,000 cusecs are discharged via Pothireddypadu head regulator, 35,315 cusecs from the left bank, and 30,237 cusecs from the right bank power stations.
IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Northwest India for 3 days, with extremely heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh till September 3 and Uttarakhand on September 1. Jammu may see extreme rainfall on September 2. Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Vidarbha, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, and Sikkim are also set for significant rainfall spells.
The second day of the SCO summit started today in Tianjin with 10 state heads. Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the leaders, including PM Narendra Modi. The main aim of today’s summit is to focus on the future course of the bloc. PM Modi is to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin at the SCO Summit […]
Delhi will see a cloudy sky today, September 1, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected across most areas. Isolated heavy showers may occur in the morning. The maximum temperature is likely between 29-31°C and the minimum 22-24°C, both below normal, with maximum 3-5°C lower and minimum 2-4°C lower than usual.
A US judge temporarily stopped deportation flights carrying Guatemalan children, citing legal violations and danger to the minors. The late-night drama unfolded over a holiday weekend, stretching from Texas tarmacs to a Washington courtroom. It marked another legal clash over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid a visit to a new weapons factory that is essential to the mass production of missiles ahead of a scheduled military parade in China. The location was not disclosed, but it is most likely in the province of Jagang. Given the high level of security in the border […]
The India Meteorological Dept issued a red alert for very heavy to extremely heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh from Sunday to Tuesday, warning of landslides, flash floods, and waterlogging. The state recorded 72% excess rainfall in August, with five districts crossing 100%. Heavy rains shut 822 roads, including three national highways, worsening the crisis.
Russia’s envoy Mikhail Ulyanov said that the growing Russia-India-China partnership is the beginning of a “qualitatively new system” in international relations. He views the trilateral dynamic as a transformative force that could signal a shift in global power structures and challenge Western-dominated geopolitical norms in economic strain brought on by US tariffs.
Donald Trump said he feels great and denied any health issues. In response to DC Draino’s post, he emphasized the unfair treatment of Biden by drawing a comparison between his own work ethic and his absence. Draino sarcastically referred to Washington as a “crime-free zone” and claimed that they were overreacting to Trump’s brief absence.
Authorities in Jammu ordered a safety audit of all school buildings after heavy rains, flash floods, and landslides killed over 130, injured 120, and left 33 missing across several districts since August 14. Schools remain shut till Monday. Officials urged immediate structural safety certification from the Public Works Department to ensure student safety.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of lacking vision, branding him a “cheat minister” and alleging the NDA will be unseated in upcoming polls. Speaking at Congress’ ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra,’ he claimed Kumar copied RJD’s welfare schemes and stressed Bihar needs an “original CM, not a duplicate,” vowing RJD-led governance.
PM Narendra Modi spoke to the plenary on the second day of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, highlighting the importance of regional cooperation. He had bilateral discussions with Russian President Putin. He previously met with Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Maldivian President Muizzu, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
As Bihar’s electoral roll revision ends Monday, over 33,000 electors sought inclusion, while more than 2 lakh requested name removal. Draft rolls, published August 1, allow claims and objections until September 1. The final list will be out September 30 ahead of November polls. The Supreme Court will hear a plea to extend the deadline.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today, September 1, in Tianjin, following the SCO summit. PM Modi will first address the SCO plenary on regional cooperation before the bilateral meeting. The encounter is significant amid US pressure on India to cut Russian oil imports. Their last meeting was at the 2024 […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Allahabad High Court against a Varanasi special MP-MLA court order directing a subordinate court to hear afresh an FIR application over his 2024 US remarks on Sikhs. Gandhi contends the order is “wrong, illegal, and without jurisdiction.” The case is listed for September 1 before Justice Sameer Jain.