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PM Modi, addressing an event in Ahmedabad via video link, said his govt is focused on creating maximum job opportunities for youth through initiatives like “Skill India,” “Start Up India” and “Mudra Yojana.” Stressing self-reliance, he urged youngsters to adopt indigenous products, highlighting India’s potential to supply skilled youth to the ageing world.
US Vice President J D Vance said President Trump used “aggressive economic leverage,” including secondary tariffs on India, to pressure Russia to end bombings in Ukraine. In an interview, Vance said the step targets Russia’s oil revenues. Despite criticism of India’s crude imports, he remained optimistic about US-led peace talks yielding concessions.
Since June 20, relentless monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 303 lives, including 155 from rain-related incidents like landslides, floods, and lightning, and 148 in road accidents, according to SDMA. With damages worth ₹2,348 crore, 317 houses fully destroyed, livestock losses, and thousands affected, Mandi and Kangra reported the highest casualties.
The Surwal dam overflow created a 2-km-long, 100-ft-wide, 55-ft-deep ditch near Jadawata, damaging farmland, homes, shops, and temples in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur. Army and relief teams evacuated locals as erosion worsened. Heavy rains submerged villages in Kota, Bundi, and Jhalawar, collapsing 400+ houses and forcing hundreds into relief camps.
The BJP South Bengaluru unit, led by MLA C K Ramamurthy, will undertake a Dharmasthala yatra today under the theme “Dharmada Ulivige Dharma Yuddha.” Flagged off by MP Tejasvi Surya and MLA Ravi Subramanya, the 400-vehicle convoy will culminate at Lord Manjunath Swamy temple, reaffirming BJP’s support amid controversy and an SIT probe.
Shreyas Iyer declined West Zone’s Duleep Trophy captaincy, anticipating selection for Asia Cup 2025. Despite strong IPL 2025 form and personal training, he was excluded from the squad. Following his refusal, Shardul Thakur was named captain. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said Iyer was “unlucky” but there was no room in the 15-man team.
RSS will hold a three-day coordination meet in Jodhpur from September 5-7, likely finalizing the new BJP President. Key leaders, including RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and BJP’s JP Nadda, will attend. The meeting will review reports, discuss US trade tariffs, and plan RSS centenary programs, with significant leadership decisions expected.
On Ukraine’s Independence Day, drone strikes hit Russia’s Kursk nuclear plant, causing a fire but no radiation rise. Russia shot down dozens of drones amid ongoing attacks. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reaffirmed resolve. International support grew, with new military aid pledged and global leaders praying for peace amid continued fighting in eastern Ukraine.
Dead frogs and worms in children’s meals reveal Madhya Pradesh’s deep malnutrition crisis. Despite huge budgets, corruption and negligence persist. Thousands of malnourished children suffer daily, with families grieving while officials delay real action. The state’s hunger problem now reflects a severe failure in governance and accountability.
A chargesheet in the Kolkata law college rape case reveals that prime accused Manojit Mishra filmed and blackmailed the victim using videos shot through an exhaust fan hole. The medical and DNA evidence confirm rape. CCTV footage, obscene clips, and matched voice samples incriminate Mishra, co-accused Zaib Ahmed, Pramit Mukherjee, and complicit security guard Pinaki […]
YouTuber Sagar Tudu, 22, went missing after being swept away at Duduma waterfall in Odisha while filming with a drone. He was stranded on a rock when dam water was released, causing a sudden rise in flow. Locals and tourists tried rescuing him, but failed. Rescue teams have launched a search but haven’t traced him […]
Punjab Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora has urged EAM S. Jaishankar to intervene after the US froze trucker work visas following a Punjabi driver’s fatal crash in Florida. Arora called the blanket ban unfair to 1.5 lakh Punjabis in US logistics, stressing one individual’s actions shouldn’t affect an entire hardworking diaspora community.
Shreyas Iyer reportedly declined West Zone captaincy for the Duleep Trophy, possibly expecting an Asia Cup 2025 call-up, which never came. Selectors named Shardul Thakur instead. Iyer’s omission shocked fans and experts, with Sanjay Manjrekar calling it “shocking,” especially after Iyer’s stellar IPL form and strong return in the England ODI series.
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Heavy rains have disrupted life in Rajasthan, prompting school closures in Jaipur on August 25 and 26. Flood-like conditions have affected Kota, Bundi, Sawai Madhopur, and Tonk. Jaipur saw wall collapses amid 29.5 mm rain. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued heavy rainfall as authorities urge residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.