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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 […]
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat clarified he never said he or others should retire at 75, dismissing speculation his remarks targeted PM Modi, who also turns 75 next month. At RSS centenary celebrations, he explained he was quoting late leader Moropant Pingle’s witticism, stressing Sangh members retire anytime but work as long as required.
Russia carried out long-range strikes on Ukrainian military targets, including hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, hitting weapons plants and airfields. Ukraine intercepted most attacks but reported damage at 13 sites. CCTV showed missiles hitting central Kyiv, targeting Ukrspecsystems and a Bayraktar-linked plant, marking the fourth Russian strike in six months.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, along with his team, visited the Yellampalli project area today. He conducted an aerial survey of the flood-affected regions and reviewed the situation. Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy and TPCC President Mahesh Goud also accompanied him during the visit to assess the impact and coordinate relief efforts.
PM Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31 in Tianjin during the SCO summit. The 2-day event, hosting over 20 leaders including Vladimir Putin, emphasizes Global South unity amid geopolitical tensions. PM Modi’s first China visit in seven years aims to ease border clash strains, with Russia seeking possible India-China-Russia trilateral talks.
Heavy rains have triggered landslides on the Chandigarh-Kullu National Highway, causing a 50 km traffic jam. Hundreds of trucks carrying fruits and vegetables to Delhi are stranded. Traders and commuters face severe hardship as perishable goods rot in transit. Relief efforts are underway to clear the route and resume essential transport.
Rahul Gandhi intensified his attack on BJP and RSS, alleging they win elections by stealing votes. Speaking at Bihar’s Sitamarhi Voter Adhikar Rally, he cited Karnataka as proof and promised evidence from Lok Sabha and Haryana elections. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav joined Gandhi in the poll-bound state, supporting the INDIA bloc’s campaign.
Kerala police have registered a suo motu case against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after CM Pinarayi Vijayan called allegations of stalking, harassment, and threats against women “deeply criminal.” The FIR includes charges under BNS and Kerala Police Act. The controversy deepened with leaked audio and multiple women, including a transgender person, alleging misconduct.
Bihar Police sounded a high alert after inputs of three Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists entering from Nepal. Identified as Hasnain Ali, Adil Hussain, and Mohammad Usman, they reached Kathmandu before crossing into Bihar. With elections approaching, sketches and passport details were shared, and security has been intensified across border districts.