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Oil prices stabilized, with WTI below $64 and Brent close to $67 by a monthly drop. India’s reaction to US pressure regarding Russian imports is being watched by traders. Markets are impacted by concerns about a trade war and OPEC+ oversupply. A record glut is imminent as geopolitical tensions rise and a crucial OPEC+ meeting […]
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 […]
Seven Telangana districts are under a heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department. Mancherial, Nirmal, Peddapalli, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Bhadradri Kothagudem, and Kumaram Bheem Asifabad. Isolated locations across all districts are likely to experience thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph.
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a suspect has been arrested in the murder of former parliamentary speaker Andriy Parubiy. An immediate investigation has been started to unearth all the details, and the suspect has given an initial statement. Calls for justice have increased as a result of the high-profile murder that rocked the war-torn […]
Prime Minister Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Tianjin. Both leaders committed to improving India-China ties and agreed to resume flight operations. Modi invited Xi to the 2026 BRICS summit. Xi welcomed the gesture, calling friendship between the two most populous nations the right choice.
Indian cricketers, including Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Jitesh Sharma, cleared the pre-season fitness test at BCCI’s Bengaluru Centre of Excellence. Gill, named Asia Cup T20 vice-captain, will travel to Dubai. Tests included Yo-Yo and DXA scans. Mohammed Siraj, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, and Shardul Thakur also passed.
Israel claimed it killed iconic Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida, the masked face of the group’s armed wing, in a Gaza City airstrike, warning more strikes could follow. Hamas hasn’t confirmed his status. With only three senior leaders remaining, Israel plans a Gaza City sweep. Netanyahu’s security cabinet met amid concerns for roughly one million civilians.
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit Afghanistan early today, with tremors felt in neighboring regions, including parts of Pakistan. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake struck at 00:47:41 IST, with its epicentre at latitude 34.50°N, longitude 70.81°E, and a depth of 160 km, raising regional concern.
PM Modi and President Xi agreed to boost cooperation against terrorism at their SCO summit. PM Modi raised cross-border terror concerns, receiving China’s support. The leaders also discussed trade, border peace, and strategic autonomy. This marks a diplomatic reset amid US-India tensions and China’s shifting stance due to global security concerns.
Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 FE 5G on September 4, featuring a 6.7″ AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 2400 chip, 50MP triple camera, and 4900mAh battery with 45W charging. Leaked renders show four color options and a slightly thicker chin. Expected India price is around ₹60,000, similar to the previous Galaxy S24 FE model.
A 23-year-old Japanese man, Kofu, is dating his classmate’s 83-year-old grandmother, Aiko. Their romance began during an unexpected Disneyland trip. Despite a 60-year age gap, the couple is deeply in love and now lives together. The internet reacted with surprise, humor, and mixed views, highlighting the emotional complexity of their unconventional relationship.
J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspected flood-damaged stretches of the Srinagar-Jammu highway, closed for six days due to landslides. He reviewed progress and stated that two-way traffic could resume soon via an alternate route. He also announced relief for cloudburst victims in Ramban and will brief Home Minister Amit Shah about the flood situation.
A passenger on Saudia flight SV119 from Jeddah to London attempted to open the aircraft door after landing at Heathrow. Believed to have a medical condition, the person was quickly restrained by crew while the plane taxied. No injuries occurred. Authorities in Saudi Arabia and the UK are investigating the incident alongside the airline.
Over 200 people were rescued in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, after severe flooding hit the region. DGP Nalin Prabhat reviewed damage, including at Lakhanpur-Madhopur bridges. Rescue and relief operations continue. Meanwhile, the Vaishno Devi yatra remains suspended for a sixth day after a landslide near Adhkuwari killed over 30 and injured 20 pilgrims.