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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said tanks remain vital to ground warfare despite the growing role of drones and missiles. Calling them an “iron wall” on India’s borders, he said the new Jabalpur facility would overhaul 80 T-72 and T-90 tanks annually

Ahmedabad Crime Branch and FDCA have busted an interstate counterfeit medicine racket involving fake blood pressure tablets. Three men were arrested from Ahmedabad and Lucknow after investigators traced the supply chain across Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

India on Thursday handed over a second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of HADR material, medicines and food packets to Nepal as the country battles devastating floods. The death toll reached 270, while more than 800 people remained uncontactable.

A trainee pilot and an instructor were killed when a Tecnam P2006T training aircraft crashed near Nathapurwa village in Kanpur on Thursday. The AAIB will investigate the accident, while the DGCA will examine the aircraft’s airworthiness and maintenance records

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share the government’s delimitation proposals with political parties and states. He sought a 25-year freeze on the Lok Sabha’s 543 seats and one-third reservation for women from 2029

The MEA said 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable after flash floods in Nepal, while 21 Indians have been rescued. India is coordinating with Nepalese authorities to trace the missing, while around 200 Indians stranded in China have sought assistance

India has set up a 24x7 MEA control room and helplines to assist nationals affected by devastating flash floods in Nepal. With 359 deaths and 288 Indians missing, India assured Nepal of support as rescue operations continue

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s defence production has nearly quadrupled to Rs 1.80 lakh crore over the past decade, while exports reached nearly Rs 39,000 rore. He also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore tank overhaul facility.

Kerala witnessed a sharp rise in consumption ahead of Onam, with Milma reporting higher milk and curd sales and liquor sales through BEVCO and Consumerfed touching Rs 771.29 crore in the eight days leading up to Uthradam.

Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts have sounded a high alert and intensified river monitoring following devastating floods in Nepal that killed at least 177 people. Officials are monitoring the Gandak, vulnerable villages and embankments while keeping rescue teams ready

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Rs 472-crore facility at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur to overhaul T-72 and T-90 tanks. The facility will overhaul 80 tanks annually and help bridge the Army's existing overhaul capacity shortfall

Four widely used Central Nervous System medications, including Zopiclone and Gabapentin, have been placed under Schedule H1 controls amid concerns over over-the-counter availability and off-label intoxication. Chemists will have to follow stricter prescription, record-keeping and warning-label requirements for these drugs.

Nepal must rethink its development model and hydropower expansion amid worsening climate risks, conservationist Megh Ale has said after deadly Bhote Koshi floods. Known as Nepal's “River Man”, Ale urged Himalayan nations to prioritise river conservation, climate adaptation and safer infrastructure

Two pilots were killed when a four-seater twin-engine Tecnam training aircraft crashed into a field near the Ganga River in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft had taken off from Garg Aviation Training Centre. DGCA has been informed and an investigation into the crash is underway 

An 18-year-old Agniveer aspirant, Tarun Yadav, was killed and his friend critically injured when a speeding truck hit their motorcycle in Budaun. The two were returning from physical training when the accident occurred. Police are searching for the absconding truck driver 

A 62-year-old plantation worker, Ocha Thevar, was killed in a wild elephant attack at Pooppara in Kerala’s Idukki. The fatality has renewed concerns over escalating human-wildlife conflict, as elephants continue to enter settlements and plantations across the Munnar-Pooppara high-range region

A CBRE South Asia report reveals that while 93% of Indian office occupiers are experimenting with or adopting artificial intelligence (AI), 57% say it has no immediate impact on their leasing decisions. Most firms remain in early stages of AI implementation, focusing on proofs‑of‑concept and systemic mapping before committing capital.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is in Delhi for discussions with Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders over a vacant Cabinet berth and possible ministerial changes. Lobbying has intensified over caste, regional, community and gender representation, while Minister B Nagendra’s resignation remains under consideration 

The NDRF has deployed nine teams across vulnerable areas of Bihar amid rising flood concerns linked to the Gandak River, while one team is positioned in Uttar Pradesh. India also sent 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal, where 162 deaths were reported

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of member and partner countries. Under India’s 2026 chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and strengthening strategic partnerships

Nearly 300 Indian nationals are among thousands reported missing after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa region along the Nepal‑Tibet border. The disaster has claimed at least 162 lives and wreaked havoc across three districts.

Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat for supporting the team’s first FIH World Cup appearance. He said training camps, infrastructure and international exposure helped India perform well and secure 11th place globally

India dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, medicines and food packets to Nepal following devastating flash floods that killed at least 162 people. New Delhi pledged continued support for Nepal’s ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will move a resolution in the Assembly seeking official recognition for Mizo song “Ro Min Relsak Ang Che” as the state song. Composed by Rokunga in 1947, the song has long been regarded as Mizoram’s unofficial anthem