Gurugram Police recover missing 13-year-old girls within 04 hours and reunite them with families
Police at Kherki Daula station in Gurugram recovered 2 missing 13-year-old girls, Deepa and Nandini, within 04 hours of receiving information and handed them over to their families. Gurugram Police urged people to report a missing child immediately at the nearest police station or by calling Dial 112. Gurugram Police said officers from Kherki Daula police station recovered 2 missing 13-year-old girls, Deepa and Nandini, within 04 hours of receiving information about their disappearance.
India to adopt IST as common time reference under 2026 rules
The Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, will make Indian Standard Time the common time reference across India after 180 days. The change is intended to support accurate time-stamping for banking, digital payments, transport, government and legal records, telecom, power systems and emergency services. Indian Standard Time (IST) will become the common time reference across India under the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026.
Russia submits proposal for 5 more S-400 squadrons in India’s Rs 50,000-crore tender
Russia has submitted a detailed proposal for India’s planned purchase of 5 additional S-400 Sudarshan squadrons. The Defence Ministry is processing the response for a project estimated to cost over Rs 50,000 crore, while deliveries under a new agreement could begin about 3 years after the deal is signed. Russia has submitted a detailed proposal in response to India’s tender for 5 additional S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defence squadrons.
Belgrade survived 115 wars and 44 devastations to become Europe’s resilient city
Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, has endured more than 115 wars and been devastated 44 times because of its strategic position between eastern and western powers. Today, the city combines historic fortresses, museums and cultural neighbourhoods with modern offices, shopping malls, riverfront clubs and a population of around 17 lakh. Belgrade, Serbia’s capital, is a city shaped by repeated destruction and rebuilding.
Influencer Manjeet Kaur dies after months of treatment following alleged abduction and burning
Social media influencer and makeup artist Manjeet Kaur died at Chandigarh PGI on 26 August 2026 after suffering severe burns. Police have registered a case against 2 people based on her mother’s complaint, while investigators are examining the family’s account of what happened in Chandigarh and Morinda. Social media influencer and makeup artist Manjeet Kaur died at Chandigarh’s graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on 26 August 2026 after suffering severe burn injuries.
Nepal flood death toll reported at 734 as Bhote Koshi river rises again
Rescue operations continued on the fifth day after flash flooding in Nepal, with about 20,000 security personnel deployed. Reports gave differing figures for deaths and missing people, while officials warned teams working in affected districts to remain alert after the Bhote Koshi river rose again on Sunday. Nepal’s reported death toll from flash flooding has risen to 734, while about 2,500 people remain missing, according to the latest figures included in the supplied reporting.
Delhi notifies Fire Service Amendment Rules, 2026 to update building safety standards
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has notified the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The notification was issued by the Lieutenant Governor under the Delhi Fire Service Act, 2007, and links building fire-safety standards with the updated Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2016. Delhi has notified the Delhi Fire Service (Amendment) Rules, 2026, bringing the capital’s building fire-safety framework into line with the updated Unified Building Bye-Laws, 2016.
Delhi made influenza a notifiable disease after 7,044 deaths in 1918 outbreak
An ailing European who arrived in Delhi from Shimla was among the first recorded influenza cases as the disease spread through the city in 1918. A Delhi Archives document dated 17 September 1920 shows officials later placed ordinary influenza under the city’s infectious-disease control powers. Delhi’s response to influenza was formally expanded after the disease spread through the city in 1918 and was associated with 7,044 deaths.
Bombay High Court cancels August 16 clerk typing test, orders fresh examination
The Bombay High Court has cancelled the typing test conducted for Clerk recruitment on August 16, 2026, citing the need to uphold fairness and transparency. A replacement test will be held, while its schedule, venue and other details will be announced separately on the court’s official website. The Bombay High Court has cancelled the typing test held on August 16, 2026, for recruitment to of Clerk.
Nepal flood: 183 Indian tourists among 753 still missing in Rasuwa
A Nepalese tally dated 29th Aug 2026 records 753 tourists missing after flooding in Rasuwa, including 183 from India. The document lists 589 foreign nationals and 164 Nepali nationals, while 4 people are recorded as contacted. The figures cover tourists whose status remained unresolved at the stated time. A Nepalese tally dated 29th Aug 2026 at 17:30 hours records 753 tourists still missing in Rasuwa following the Nepal flash floods.
PNG pipeline leak detected along Samruddhi Expressway in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A leak was detected on Saturday evening in a Piped Natural Gas pipeline running alongside the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, police said. The available information identifies the location and type of pipeline involved but provides no further details about the leak. A leak was detected on Saturday evening in a PNG (Piped Natural Gas) pipeline running along the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, police said.
FSSAI shares water test and warning signs to check before using eggs
FSSAI has highlighted a simple water test for people unsure whether an egg is still suitable for use. It also urges consumers to inspect shells for cracks or leakage and check the egg for unusual smell or discoloration after cracking it, while encouraging fact-based food choices. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has shared a simple water test for consumers who are unsure whether an egg is still good to use.