India

Three more persons, including alleged methanol suppliers, were arrested in connection with Gujarat’s Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, taking total arrests to 31. Police said methanol was supplied from Delhi and transported to Ahmedabad before being used to manufacture toxic liquor

A 65-year-old plantation worker from Tamil Nadu was killed after being attacked by a herd of wild elephants in Idukki’s Thalakkulam near Poopara. Relatives later blocked NH-85 demanding action, but ended the protest after officials assured compensation from the Forest Department

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned of arrests over separatist slogans such as “Kashmir maange Azaadi” and said Palestinian flags would not be permitted during processions. He maintained that peaceful protests and criticism of the government would remain permissible

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to establish a women-only university where faculty, students and non-teaching staff will all be women. He also highlighted government initiatives for women’s employment, education, entrepreneurship, healthcare and economic empowerment across the state

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, stressing that tanks remain vital in modern warfare. The facility will overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually and strengthen domestic defence manufacturing

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a one-year grace period for non-Marathi auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to acquire basic Marathi proficiency. Drivers will face no licence or permit cancellations during the period, while unions will organise language classes and provide study materials

The Centre took possession of Delhi Race Club after a court rejected its plea against eviction, with bulldozers demolishing historic stables and racing structures. The century-old club’s horses are being relocated, while thousands of workers and families face an uncertain future

The effectiveness of the new law will depend on how clearly the accompanying rules are drafted. Frequent amendments and inconsistent interpretations could bring complexity back

Nepal’s devastating flash floods warn of mounting climate risks across the Himalayas, underscoring the urgent need for stronger preparedness and regional cooperation

Two government school teachers in Karnataka’s Yadgir district have been suspended pending departmental inquiry for participating in RSS route marches. The Education Department said their participation prima facie violated Karnataka Civil Services Conduct Rules, despite both teachers describing the events as cultural

CEC Gyanesh Kumar urged young and first-time voters to uphold democratic values, make informed choices and promote voter literacy. At an ECI conference in Chennai, nearly 1,000 students and educators discussed Electoral Literacy Clubs, ECINET, electoral preparedness and transparency

Four members of the Liangmai Naga community were killed and one injured in an alleged militant ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh ordered security forces to arrest the perpetrators, while Naga groups announced shutdowns and protests

Karnataka is exploring pilot projects using ElevenLabs’ voice AI for skilling, healthcare, investment promotion, culture and citizen services. Discussions also focused on responsible AI, deepfake prevention, misinformation safeguards, voice restoration and watermarking, with officials seeking a roadmap for implementation

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that the Bihar Public Service Commission’s TRE-4 teacher recruitment exam will be conducted in a single phase, addressing a key demand of protesting aspirants. The government also announced an examination reforms committee and student grievance initiatives

Moradabad reported its first H1N1 case after a 42-year-old woman tested positive following travel from Ghaziabad. The health department increased surveillance, reserved beds and stocked medicines. Officials urged staff to wear masks and residents with symptoms to seek testing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said resilient supply chains and indigenous defence manufacturing are crucial for sustaining prolonged conflicts. He laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore T-series tank overhaul facility in Jabalpur, aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities and creating jobs

CEC Gyanesh Kumar called Booth Level Officers the foundation of Indian democracy while interacting with poll officials and youth delegates in Chennai. At an ECI regional conference, he stressed accurate electoral rolls, voter awareness, informed voting and grassroots electoral preparedness

Congress questioned former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan’s remarks on China-Pakistan cooperation during Operation Sindoor, alleging they contradicted comments by Lt Gen Rahul Singh in 2025. Jairam Ramesh asked whether the Modi government was deliberately changing the narrative on China

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said arrangements are in place for the 10-day Ganeshotsav beginning September 14, with authorities directed to follow Bombay High Court rules. He urged mandals to ensure safety, food hygiene, pothole-free routes and environmental compliance

BJP president Nitin Nabin held his first organisational meeting with newly appointed national general secretaries, including Smriti Irani, Vinod Tawde and Satish Poonia. The meeting focused on organisational preparations and the party’s roadmap for upcoming Assembly elections across various states

HDFC Bank is considering an appeal against an NCLT order approving Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan, under which creditors will receive only Rs 6.5 crore against admitted claims exceeding Rs 22,000 crore. HDFC Bank’s Rs 680-crore claim has 3.2% admitted

Tamil Nadu intensified efforts to rescue residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal, while an Erode family sought information about an elderly couple missing since Tuesday. The couple had travelled to Kailash on August 14, and their son has headed towards Kathmandu

A 33-year-old autorickshaw driver allegedly died by suicide in Malappuram after claiming on Facebook that MVD officials denied his vehicle a fitness certificate, causing financial distress. The Kerala government ordered an inquiry, while autorickshaw unions protested demanding action against officials

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged PM Modi to convene an all-party meeting on delimitation proposals and allow states time to study them. He demanded freezing Lok Sabha strength at 543 for 25 years and implementing 33% women’s reservation from 2029