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The Ganesh idol immersion at Dubai’s Sonapur camp underscored the UAE’s ethos of tolerance and inclusivity. For over a decade, Telugu NRI workers have hosted the festival with support from Arab colleagues, drawing thousands across faiths in symbolic celebration.

Bernstein predicts India’s consumption will get a boost from the government’s GST rate cuts. Personal care, home care, FMCG, grocery retail, footwear, apparel, and quick-service restaurants are expected to gain from the revised tax structure, which lowers GST on key items.

Meta is reportedly recruiting US-based contractors at up to $55/hour to build Hindi-language AI chatbots for Indian users, focusing on storytelling and character development. The move highlights Meta’s push for culturally relevant AI experiences, amid prior privacy and safety concerns.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu paid homage at the Helmet Post war memorial in Anjaw, honouring soldiers of the 1962 India-China war. He recalled the Battle of Walong’s legacy of courage, resilience, and sacrifice, highlighting Arunachal’s role as India’s frontline defence

The National Medical Commission has directed that postgraduate medical students be deployed in flood-hit northern states and UTs as part of the District Residency Programme. The initiative strengthens disaster healthcare services while offering young doctors field experience in public health and community service

Five minor students of a madrasa in Nayagarh, Odisha, were arrested for killing a 12-year-old boy and dumping his body in a septic tank. Police said the victim was silenced after he threatened to expose sexual abuse of juniors.

A 20-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar was allegedly strangled to death by her father after she opposed a forced marriage. The accused, Gayyur, surrendered to police, who arrested him and registered a murder case. The victim’s body was sent for postmortem

Rapper Badshah kicked off his USA Unfinished Tour with a sold-out show at Virginia’s Eagle Bank Arena, featuring surprise performances by Nora Fatehi and Aastha Gill. Backed by a $2 million investment, the tour blends high-tech production with cross-cultural music celebration

Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea disrupted internet in Asia and the Middle East, impacting India and Pakistan. Microsoft and NetBlocks confirmed outages, while suspicions of Houthi involvement resurfaced amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and escalating regional tensions over maritime and infrastructure security

The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife deferred extending voluntary relocation to wildlife corridors and reclassifying rhesus macaques under the Wildlife Protection Act, citing incomplete relocations, need for further studies, and divided state opinions on managing human-wildlife conflicts

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Amit Hasda alias Aaptan, a Maoist carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, was killed in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa. The operation comes days after two policemen were slain in a separate Maoist attack in Palamu district.

The Tamil Nadu government has launched a new overseas scholarship for Muslim postgraduate students, offering up to Rs 36 lakh annually to ten students, covering tuition, living, and travel expenses abroad.

Chennai’s first sponge park is coming up at Mathur MMDA Colony, featuring rainwater harvesting tanks with football and kabaddi courts on top, blending flood mitigation with year-round recreational facilities.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi announced support for Opposition vice-presidential candidate and retired Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy. Owaisi said Telangana CMO sought AIMIM’s backing, calling Reddy a “fellow Hyderabadi and respected jurist” ahead of the September 9 election.

Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam will visit India from September 9–16, including Varanasi, Ayodhya, Mumbai, and Tirupati, with a key bilateral meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 11.

A three-year-old tiger from Vidarbha has travelled 450 km to settle in Maharashtra’s Yedshi Ramling Ghat Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the first big cat presence there in decades. Forest officials say the tiger, named ‘Ramling’, signals a healthy ecosystem.

Former White House advisor Peter Navarro lashed out on X after users fact-checked his claims that India profits from Russian oil purchases. The Ministry of External Affairs rejected his remarks as misleading, reaffirming India-US ties as a strong strategic partnership.

India came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Japan in their Pool B game at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, with goals from Rutuja Pisal and Navneet Kaur

Central Zone dominated day three of the Duleep Trophy semifinal, reaching 556/8 to take a 118-run first-innings lead over West Zone, with strong contributions from Shubham Sharma, Upendra Yadav, and Harsh Dubey

India stormed into the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 hockey final with a commanding 7-0 win over China in Rajgir, sealing a Sunday title clash against defending champions Korea

Bengaluru Bulls earned their first win of Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, defeating Patna Pirates 38-30 in Vizag, with Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and Aashish Malik’s eight points leading the charge

Nikhat Zareen began her World Boxing Championships campaign with a dominant 5-0 win in Liverpool, while Lovlina Borgohain and Hitesh Gulia suffered early defeats in India’s mixed start

India will face Oman in the third-place play-off of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 after finishing second in Group B. Anwar Ali stressed the match’s importance for Asian Cup preparation