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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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first China trip in seven years, met President Xi Jinping in Tianjin to reset ties, pledging partnership over rivalry. He also held talks with Vladimir Putin amid US pressure, tariffs, and criticism over Russian oil imports. Modi reiterated his peace call to Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, signaling India’s independent diplomatic path.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy ordered a CBI probe into Kaleshwaram project irregularities after judicial and NDSA reports flagged serious defects. Addressing the Assembly, he cited central agency involvement, financial mismanagement of nearly ₹50,000 crore, and accused the previous BRS government of shifting the barrage site for gains, ignoring expert warnings.
Chinese President Xi Jinping denounced “bullying behavior” around the world at a significant SCO summit. In order to foster non-Western cooperation, the SCO brings together leaders from China, Russia, India, and other countries. The gathering emphasized Eurasian unity against perceived Western domination and demonstrated Beijing’s drive for regional influence.
PM Modi invoked the Pahalgam terror attack, thanking supportive nations while condemning “double standards” on terrorism at the SCO summit attended by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif. Emphasizing India’s four-decade struggle against terror, PM Modi urged member states to oppose terrorism in all forms, framing united action as a duty towards humanity.
Prime Minister Modi condemned the recent Pahalgam attack, stating it exposed the true nature of terrorism. Criticizing Pakistan’s stance in the presence of PM Sharif, he said some nations openly support terrorism. Modi expressed gratitude to countries that stood with India during the attack, reaffirming the need for global unity against terrorism.
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.