TODAYS TOP NEWS
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BJP Rajya Sabha MP Appointment
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, succeeding Admiral D K Joshi
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CBI Case Against Essel Group Founder
The CBI has registered a case against Essel Group founder Subhash Chandra over an alleged Rs 1,322-crore fraud involving LIC Housing Finance Ltd
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NEET-PG 2026 Examination
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has conducted the NEET-PG 2026 examination for affected candidates in Jaipur
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Skill Development Centre Inauguration
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated a skill development centre in North Mumbai and announced plans for more centres and job fairs
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Census 2027 House-Listing Operations
The Central Government has deferred house-listing operations for Census 2027 in Manipur until further declaration
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ADC Village Committee Elections
Over 1,850 candidates have filed nominations for the upcoming ADC Village Committee elections in Tripura
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Searches at Former Minister's Residences
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption is conducting searches at the residences and premises linked to former Minister K.N.Nehru in Tamil Nadu
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Complaints Regarding Reservation Benefits
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes has sought a response over complaints regarding denial of reservation benefits to Schedule caste candidates in Punjab
09
Teachers' Day Award Ceremony
79 teachers from Haryana were honoured at a state-level award ceremony on Teachers' Day
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Floods in Bihar
Floods continue to affect normal life in several parts of Bihar, with the administration intensifying relief and rescue operations
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Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has begun in Tripura, with Booth Level Officers holding meetings with Booth Level Agents
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Flood and Heavy Rain Situation in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reviewed the flood and heavy rain situation in Bhopal
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Weather Warning
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange-coloured warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh
LEGAL REPORT
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Conviction in Jheeram Valley Maoist Attack Case
The National Investigation Agency's special court has convicted all ten accused in the Jheeram Valley Maoist attack case under various charges
MISHAPS
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Incidents Related to Dahi Handi Celebrations
Three people were killed and over 100 injured in separate incidents related to Dahi Handi celebrations in Maharashtra
ACCIDENT
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Tragic Road Accident in Thrissur District
Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, were killed in a road accident in Thrissur district when their car collided with a parked lorry.
DEFENCE News
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Exercise Veer Guardian 2026
A Japanese JASDF contingent has arrived in Jodhpur for Exercise Veer Guardian 2026, scheduled for 9–22 September, to strengthen interoperability between the Indian and Japanese air forces.
02
Adani Defence & Aerospace Agreement
Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply domestically manufactured 7.62×39 mm ammunition for India-made AK-203 assault rifles.
03
CRPF Marathon in Manipur
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised Marathon races in different parts of Manipur to promote physical fitness, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle and greater community participation through sports.
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Operation Against Outlaw Armed Group
Two cadres of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) were killed and two others injured in an operation conducted by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles team in Manipur.
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Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy
The Passing Out Parade at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, was held on 5 September 2026, commissioning 342 officer cadets into the Indian Army, including 29 women officers and 17 officer cadets from friendly foreign countries.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
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iBRICS Summit
More than 500 institutional investors, finance ministers and business leaders will participate in the inaugural iBRICS Summit on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
02
India and Nepal Rescue Mission
India and Nepal rescue teams are continuing a rescue mission at the Chilime tunnel, removing heavy debris, water and mud from inside the tunnel.
03
International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to observe 27 November every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage.
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Indian American Wins Miss Teen USA Crown
An 18-year-old Indian American student has made history by becoming the first Indian American to win the national Miss Teen USA crown.
WORLD NEWS
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African Union Commission Welcomes UN Resolution
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly resolution that encourages the use of the Equal Earth cartographic projection in maps worldwide.
02
Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,344, with rescue operations underway in eight affected districts and around 5,000 people remaining missing.
03
US Approves Military Sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a possible military sale to Saudi Arabia valued at an estimated 5 billion dollars, including thousands of precision-guidance kits and general-purpose bombs.
04
Hurricane Lowell
The state of Hawaii has declared a statewide emergency to support preparations for the potential impacts of Hurricane Lowell, which has strengthened back into a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of around 240 kilometres per hour.
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UN General Assembly Map Resolution
The UN General Assembly has voted to replace the traditional world map with one that more accurately reflects the size of Africa, with the support of 164 nations.
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Miss World 2026
The Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola has emerged as the winner of Miss World 2026, which concluded in Vietnam.
Sports
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Women's Asia Cup T20 Match
India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women's Asia Cup T20 match in Dubai, with Pakistan being bowled out for just 55 in 18.1 overs, their lowest-ever total in T20 Internationals.
02
Shafali Verma's Record
Shafali Verma has become the fastest and youngest player to reach 3,000 runs in Women's T20 cricket during the India-Pakistan clash.
03
2026 Asian Games
The 20th 2026 Asian Games will take place in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026, featuring 43 sports and 469 medal events.
Finance
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Indian Rupee Value
The Indian rupee value is approximately ₹128 against the GBP, ₹109 against the Euro, ₹96 against the USD, and other currencies.
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BSE SENSEX and NIFTY
The BSE SENSEX is 76,515.43 with a gain of 362.57 (0.48%), and the NIFTY is 23,897.70 with a gain of 24.25 (0.10%).
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Gold and Silver Rates
The gold rate is ₹15,500 per 01gm (24 krt) and the silver rate is ₹2,55,000 per KG in the financial capital Mumbai.
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ICICI Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India
The Reserve Bank of India has approved the Life Insurance Corporation of India to acquire an aggregate holding of up to 9.99% in ICICI Bank.
05
Adani Defence and Aerospace Agreement
Adani Defence and Aerospace has signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited for the supply of indigenous 7.62×39 mm small-calibre ammunition for the AK-203 assault rifle programme.
Entertainment News
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Hanuman Ansh Box-Office Success
The devotional drama Hanuman Ansh has emerged as an unexpected box-office success, crossing the ₹100 crore mark.
02
Ajith Kumar's Gladiators Trailer
A special trailer for Ajith Kumar's upcoming motorsport documentary Gladiators is scheduled to premiere in theatres.
Facts About India
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Rajasthan Capital Jaipur
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is the first planned city of India.
Inspirational Quotes
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Thought of the Day
Life can't be changed in a minute but decisions taken in a minute can change everything in life, so it's essential to stay calm before making a decision.
Jokes
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Joke of the Day
A thief robbed a whole house, and when the police asked how he knew no one was home, he had an unexpected response.
Miscellaneous
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Thief Post
A family posted 15 photos on Facebook and Instagram with the caption Masti With Full Family in Nainital till tomorrow.
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Eye Boogers
Sleep crust is a mix of mucus, exfoliated skin cells, oils, and tears produced or shed by the eye during sleep, and it's a natural part of healthy eye function.
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Cleaning Eyes
The best way to clean eyes is to lay a washcloth soaked with very warm water on the eyelids and lashes and gently clean them.
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Sanskrit Lesson
The Sanskrit phrase परिश्रमः सदैव सफलताṃ ददाति means Hard work always brings success.
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Marble Formation
Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from limestone, and it is a crystallized form of limestone or dolomite.
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General Knowledge
Jaipur is known as the Pink City, and there are 28 states in India.
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Born Today
Sarat Chandra Bose was an Indian barrister and independence activist, and the brother of Subhas Chandra Bose.
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Idioms and Phrases
The phrase Bend over backwards means to try very hard, and an example is He bent over backwards to please his friend, but he never seemed satisfied.
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Antonyms and Synonyms
The antonym of Equivocal is Obvious, and the synonym of Equivocal is uncertain.
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Spiritual Knowledge
A kalasha is a brass, mud, or copper pot filled with water, with mango leaves and a coconut, and it represents the inert body filled with the divine life force.
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Health Care and Home Remedies
If previously taken lunch is not digested, taking dinner will be equivalent to taking poison, and hunger is a signal that the previous food is digested.
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