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US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited the Shiv Durga Temple in Santa Clara, California, following a burglary, condemning the act and showing solidarity with the Hindu-American community. He called for strict action and vowed to continue speaking out against attacks on temples.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates SEMICON India 2025 in New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders, over 350 exhibitors, and key policy makers to strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem under the theme “Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse.”

ISRL, the world’s only franchise-based supercross platform, delivers a spectacle off the track with its Season 2 Athlete Auction

Indian users account for 33 per cent of all paid subscribers on World Chess with 25 per cent of all free-to-play users

Beyond the promise of 'the Elephant and the Dragon' coming together, the two countries still have major roadblocks to clear before they are able to engage meaningfully

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has invited proposals from the scientific community to analyse Chandrayaan-3 lander and rover data. The datasets, released publicly in August 2024, include findings on lunar seismicity, thermo-physical properties, plasma environment, and elemental composition.

Coal India Ltd reported a 3.5 per cent drop in coal production to 280.2 MT during April–August, down from 290.4 MT last year. Several subsidiaries registered declines, though August output rose. CIL now targets 875 MT production and 900 MT offtake in FY26

The Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls closed with 2.17 lakh removal requests and 36,000 inclusion pleas. The Supreme Court directed paralegal support for voters as the EC assured 99.5% verification ahead of the final rolls on September 30

The Delhi High Court directed the Indian Air Force to appoint a woman candidate against one of its 20 unfilled flying branch vacancies, ruling that vacancies not earmarked for women must be open to both genders, reinforcing gender neutrality in recruitment

Left parties welcomed the India-China breakthrough as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met at the SCO Summit. CPI and CPI(M) hailed the dialogue on border, trade and cultural ties, calling it vital for multipolar world order and Global South unity

In a rare medical feat, a 64-year-old grandmother donated her kidney to save her five-year-old grandson at Fortis Hospitals, Bengaluru. Doctors used robotic surgery to overcome size and medical challenges, making it one of India’s youngest grandmother-to-grandson kidney transplants

One8 Commune Hyderabad is celebrating Onam on September 5 with a curated à la carte menu that reimagines the traditional Kerala Sadhya. Guests can savor vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes, comforting sides, and Pal Payasam in a modern dining setting

ZF, the German technology leader, launched the second edition of its NexGen Nexus 2025 program in Hyderabad in partnership with VNR VJIET. The initiative mentors engineering students, offering industry exposure and training to bridge the academia–industry gap

he Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, rejecting concerns that millions of motorists were being forced to use incompatible fuel. The bench backed the Centre’s stand, citing farmer benefits and policy considerations.

A mahout was trampled to death and another seriously injured after a temple elephant turned violent in Haripad, Alappuzha. The elephant, in musth, attacked twice on Sunday. Police have registered a case, while the survivor remains critical in hospital

Maratha activist Manoj Jarange, leading a protest at Azad Maidan, threatened that over 5 crore Marathas would march to Mumbai if the quota demand is ignored. Traffic near CSMT was disrupted as the agitation entered its fourth day

At the conclusion of his Voter Adhikar Yatra in Patna, Rahul Gandhi alleged BJP stole votes and promised a "hydrogen bomb" of revelations. He said the expose will prevent Prime Minister Narendra Modi from facing the nation, sparking INDIA bloc protest

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah termed the BJP’s ‘Dharmasthala Chalo’ rally political theatrics and said it will not yield them any benefit. He defended inviting Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara, emphasizing the festival’s inclusive nature

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as the “Bhishma Pitamaha of corruption” at a Patna rally, alleging BJP leaders Modi and Shah, with the Election Commission, are attempting to undermine democracy during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls

The Election Commission of India clarified that claims, objections, and corrections in Bihar’s SIR electoral roll can be filed beyond September 1. The Supreme Court directed paralegal volunteers to assist voters, with reports considered on September 8

The Election Commission of India said Bihar saw 144 claims by political parties and over 16.5 lakh by citizens during the Special Intensive Revision. CPI(ML) led party objections, while Congress and RJD criticised the process. Draft rolls are online and searchable

PM Modi and President Putin shared a private hour-long conversation in Putin’s AURUS limousine en route to bilateral talks at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Modi urged an end to the Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed India's commitment to lasting peace

The ICC has raised the 2025 Women’s World Cup prize money to $13.88 million, a four-fold increase from 2022, with winners set to receive $4.48 million. The move underscores the ICC’s commitment to pay parity and the long-term growth of women’s cricket.

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil escalated his fast by giving up water, drawing thousands to Azad Maidan. Heavy traffic disruptions hit south Mumbai as police enforced diversions and tightened security.