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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.
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.