India

Coimbatore forest division faces rising human-elephant conflicts as manpower shortages cripple patrols. With only 60 watchers left, villagers endure frequent raids, prompting calls for stronger frontline staffing and dedicated conflict-mitigation measures.

Nine Telugu youngsters were involved in a severe road accident in Essex, UK, leaving two dead. Survivors include one on a ventilator and another partially paralysed. Police have arrested both drivers, and the community is raising funds to repatriate the victims.

Jammu and Kashmir authorities have declared a red alert for the next 48 hours as the region faces widespread heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms, flash floods, and landslides are possible in vulnerable areas, with residents advised to exercise caution and follow safety guidelines.

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The CBI has registered an FIR in a Rs 1,000-crore gold export fraud at Chennai Airport, naming 13 accused including five Customs officials, after CRI flagged fake jewellery consignments to Gulf nations.

PM Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, inaugurating the new Bairabi-Sairang railway in Mizoram as part of the Centre’s Act East Policy. It will also mark his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence.

Maratha quota protesters in Mumbai turned CSMT and nearby roads into informal playgrounds, playing kabaddi, kho-kho, and cricket, while littering food and waste. Authorities and BMC workers struggled to maintain cleanliness as thousands supported Manoj Jarange’s ongoing hunger strike.

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong begins a three-day India visit, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties, with key agreements expected in finance, digitalisation, aviation, skill development, defence, and sustainable growth under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The Yamuna river in Delhi rose to 205.75 metres at the Old Railway Bridge on Tuesday, surpassing the danger mark. Authorities warned residents in flood-prone areas, as the river is expected to reach the evacuation mark of 206 metres later in the day.

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.”

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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.