TODAYS TOP NEWS
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Teachers Day Greetings
President Smt Droupadi Murmu greeted teachers across the country on the eve of Teachers Day, which marks the birth anniversary of former President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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National Teachers Awards
President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to confer the National Teachers Awards on 48 educators at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
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EOS-05 Satellite Launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh
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Andhrapradesh Employee Union Meeting
Andhrapradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will meet leaders of employee and teacher unions to discuss their long-pending demands
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Punjab Government Employee Benefits
Around 85,000 Punjab government employees recruited after July 17, 2020, are set to benefit from a major revision in their dearness allowance
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Cauvery/Mekedatu Issue
Tamil Nadu farmers are preparing a five-day campaign against Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project
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Apollyon Dynamics Record
Apollyon Dynamics, a defence technology startup, entered the India Book of Records for developing India's fastest multirotor unmanned aerial vehicle
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Bihar Flood Situation
The flood situation in Bihar remains grim, with all major rivers in spate and 16 districts affected
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Mizoram Transport Disruption
Heavy rainfall has disrupted train services in Mizoram, with railway authorities carrying out repairs
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India Meteorological Department Alert
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh
LEGAL REPORT
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Retirement Age of Judicial Officers
The Supreme Court directed seven states to raise the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 to 62 years
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Central Bureau of Investigation Crackdown
The Central Bureau of Investigation conducted a nationwide crackdown in three major cases of Digital Arrest and detained three people
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Hindutva Influencer Detention
Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained from Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly assaulting the father of a student
MISHAPS
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Bus Accident in Telangana
A bus driver died and several passengers were injured after a speeding RTC bus hit a divider and overturned near Kamareddy, Telangana
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Fire in Private Hospital
Fire broke out in the NICU of a private hospital in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, but no casualties were reported
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Road Accident in Kerala
Eight people were killed in a tragic road accident in central Kerala's Thrissur district
DEFENCE News
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Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir
Security forces killed one terrorist in an encounter in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir
India News
01
India-Japan Air Exercise
The Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force will conduct Veer Guardian 26 at Jodhpur from 11-22 September, with Japan's F-2A fighter aircraft participating for the first time to strengthen air-combat interoperability.
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Indigenous Air-to-Air Refuelling Pod
DRDO has invited bids for the creation of an indigenous Air-to-Air Refuelling Pod to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthen aerial refuelling capabilities.
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Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd and FN Herstal Cooperation
Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Belgian defence company FN Herstal to explore cooperation in local manufacturing and technology for small arms and counter-uncrewed aerial system capabilities in India.
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India-China Military Talks
India and China are expected to hold Corps Commander-level talks to manage tensions along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh.
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IAF Western-Sector Air Activity
The IAF will conduct a 17-day air activity in western Rajasthan, prompting heightened vigilance in Pakistan and highlighting India's focus on operational preparedness in the western sector.
International News
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BRICS Chief Justices' Forum
The three-day BRICS Chief Justices' Forum has begun in New Delhi, bringing together Chief Justices and senior judicial leaders from BRICS Member States and Partner Countries.
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India-Italy Relations
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on her government becoming the longest-serving in the history of the Italian Republic.
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India-Belgium Defence Cooperation
India has announced the decision to appoint a Defence Attache to Brussels, complementing Belgium's earlier placement of a Defence Attache in New Delhi.
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Quad Sherpas' Meeting
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted a Quad Sherpas' Meeting in New Delhi, covering key areas of Quad cooperation, including maritime and transnational security, economic prosperity, and humanitarian assistance.
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India-Nepal Relief Efforts
India has sent two more aircraft with relief material to Nepal to support ongoing relief and rescue efforts in flood-affected areas.
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India-Poland Relations
India and Poland are working on a series of agreements in key areas, including cyber security, space, and clean coal, to add depth and substance to bilateral relations.
World News
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Yemen Conflict
At least 40 Yemeni government soldiers and 50 Houthi fighters have been killed in fierce fighting across the country's western frontlines.
02
Nepal Flash Floods
The death toll from Nepal's flash floods has risen to over 1200, with more than 5,000 people still missing.
03
Australia Bird Flu Outbreak
Authorities in Australia have confirmed Sydney's first case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu strain, the first confirmed case in Sydney since H5N1 reached mainland Australia in June.
Sports
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India-Pakistan Women's Asia Cup
The India-Pakistan women's T20 Asia Cup clash is taking place in Dubai, with India already qualified for the semi-finals.
02
Satwik-Chirag at China Masters
India's men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have reached the China Masters semi-finals after defeating Denmark's Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen.
03
Indian Football Friendly
India's scheduled friendly against Panama has been moved to September 25.
04
Sohra International Half Marathon 2026
The event was successfully held, bringing together regional, national, and international athletes to Meghalaya, organised by the Meghalaya State Olympics Association and other collaborators.
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India's Sporting Hub
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India is moving forward towards making India the world's largest sporting hub.
Finance
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Indian Rupee Value
The Indian Rupee value is approximately ₹128 against GBP, ₹109 against Euro, ₹96 against USD, and other currencies.
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BSE Sensex
The BSE Sensex is 76,515.43 with a 0.48% increase.
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Nifty
The Nifty is 23,897.70 with a 0.10% increase.
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Gold and Silver Rates
The gold rate is ₹15,500 per 1gm (24 krt) and the silver rate is ₹2,55,000 per KG in Mumbai.
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Anil Chakravarthy as Adobe CEO
Anil Chakravarthy will become Adobe CEO on December 1, 2026, succeeding Shantanu Narayen.
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SEBI-NSE Dispute
The Supreme Court has dismissed the long-running SEBI-NSE dispute concerning allegations of unfair access to NSE's trading systems.
Entertainment News
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Mirzapur Movie
Mirzapur: The Movie has made a strong impact at the box office with an opening-day gross of around ₹29 crore.
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Bigg Boss 20
Bigg Boss 20, hosted by Salman Khan, is creating buzz ahead of its new season premiere on September 6.
Facts About India
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was an Indian philosopher and statesman who served as the first Vice President and second President of India.
Inspirational
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Thought of the Day
The true teachers are those who help us think for ourselves.
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Guru Salutations
The Guru is verily the Supreme Brahman itself, to that revered Guru, I offer my salutations.
Humor
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Joke of the Day
A joke about a son's low score in an exam, blaming the absence of the boy who sits next to him.
Education
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Why Teachers Day is Celebrated
Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5, the birth anniversary of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, to honour and acknowledge the efforts made by teachers.
Sanskrit Learning
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Sanskrit Quote
Tomorrow never comes, so complete work today.
Life Cycle of Mosquitoes
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Mosquito Life Cycle
The female mosquito lays her eggs either individually or in attached groups called rafts, which hatch into larvae that dive deeper into the water by swimming in a characteristic 'S' motion, earning them the nickname 'wigglers' or 'wrigglers'.
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Pupal Stage
In the pupal stage, no feeding occurs, but the pupa must still breathe air at the water's surface and is sensitive to light, shadows, and other disturbances, lasting from 1 1/2 to 4 days.
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Adult Mosquitoes
Male mosquitoes live only 6 or 7 days on average, feeding primarily on plant nectar, while females with an adequate food supply can live up to 5 months or longer, with an average life span of about 6 weeks.
World Teachers' Day
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Celebration
World Teachers' Day is celebrated on 5 October every year to commemorate the anniversary of the adoption of the ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers in 1966.
Born Today
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Meenakshi Pahuja
Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja is a celebrated Indian long-distance swimmer and inspiring sportswoman who has brought great pride to India, conquering challenging open-water swims and earning numerous medals and honors.
Idioms and Phrases
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Sell like Hot Cakes
This idiom means a quick sellout, as in 'The fancy new cars were selling like hotcakes.'
Antonyms and Synonyms
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Efface
The antonym of 'efface' is 'retain', while its synonym is 'destroy'.
Spiritual Knowledge
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Guru Strotam
The famous Sanskrit shloka 'Gururbrahma grururvishnuh gururdevo maheshwarah' means 'Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu, Guru is Shankar; Guru is the real Supreme Brahman; salute to that master'.
Health Care: Home Remedies
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is rich in vitamin C and E, keeping skin young and happy, and is also effective for weight loss and keeping hair hydrated and moisturized.
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