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Lifestyle
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.
World
Nepal’s authorities are struggling to store and manage bodies recovered after Wednesday’s devastating floods, with hospitals running out of space and some remains kept in a government office in Chitwan. Officials warn that decomposition and limited storage capacity are increasing public-health challenges as rescue teams continue searching for missing people.
Lifestyle
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued Prohibition Orders against M/s Everest Food Products Private Limited and M/s Laljee Godhoo and Company under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The order concerning Everest covers compounded asafoetida and cites laboratory findings, regulatory breaches and earlier compliance concerns.
World
Indraprastha Gas Limited will raise Delhi’s CNG price by ₹3.89 per kg from 6 AM on August 29, 2026. The company attributed the revision to sharply higher imported spot LNG costs linked to the West Asia crisis and disruptions affecting cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
India
The India Meteorological Department recorded very heavy rainfall over Bihar, Haryana, Jammu-Kashmir & Ladakh, East Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. Heavy rainfall was also recorded across several subdivisions in eastern, northern and northeastern India during the past 24 hours ending at 0830 IST on 29-08-2026.
India
3 bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district after apparently drifting into Indian territory from Nepal during devastating floods in the neighbouring country. The recovery links the cross-border impact of the flooding to communities along the river in India.
World
Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has appealed for international intervention after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025. He described the Indus river system as vital to more than 25 crore people and linked it to agriculture, food security, electricity generation and the economy, while India maintains that normal implementation depends on action against cross-border terrorism.
Business
Maharashtra FDA has cancelled Cipla Pharma and Life Sciences’ drug-sale and distribution licence for its Vadki, Pune C&F centre, citing stock, record-keeping, storage and packaging violations linked to Reactin Plus tablets. Cipla has challenged the order in court and says it raises no concern about the medicine’s safety, quality or efficacy.
Offbeat
Videos circulating after flooding and landslides in Nepal present contrasting scenes: people seek the owner of gold, silver and cash found inside a drifted drawer, while another group is seen dividing Indian ₹500 notes recovered from a bag. The footage has prompted praise and questions online.
India
A report identifies 47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, most of them in Nepal and Tibet. Their natural dams could release water, ice and debris into river systems linked to northern India, while 219 hanging glaciers have been identified in Uttarakhand’s Alaknanda basin.
Business
CNG users in Delhi and adjoining cities will pay Rs 86.98 per kg from 6 am on August 29, according to Indraprastha Gas Limited. The current price is Rs 83.09 per kg, making the change relevant for motorists and other consumers using compressed natural gas in the affected areas.
Business
Petrol sales have been suspended at 2,573 retail fuel outlets during a government-led investigation into suspected contamination and complaints of vehicle problems. Indian Oil Corporation accounts for the largest share of affected outlets, while testing has expanded from underground storage tanks to tankers, depots, terminals and ethanol storage across the distribution network.
Agriculture
A Namami Gange natural-farming guide explains how soil acidity or alkalinity affects nutrient access, lists pH-based treatments and highlights symptoms of imbalance. It recommends soil testing once every 3 years through a free government facility, consultation with a nearby agricultural science centre and the use of fully decomposed manure rather than raw material.
World
Authorities have urged people living along the Trishuli River, as far as Muglin, to remain highly alert and move to safe locations until further notice after receiving information that flooding in the Bhote Koshi River has increased again.
Business
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 12.4 billion to a record USD 729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Foreign currency assets, the largest part of the reserves, increased by USD 9.4 billion during the week.
Aviation
An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Bilaspur suffered a tyre burst while landing, but the pilot stopped the aircraft safely on the runway. All 37 passengers and 4 crew members were evacuated safely and taken to the terminal. The Bilaspur-Prayagraj flight was later cancelled as airport authorities began inspecting the aircraft and runway.
Business
Gold and silver prices declined around Raksha Bandhan, with domestic rates and MCX futures both moving lower. The reported fall includes a reduction in 24-carat and 22-carat gold prices, while silver also became cheaper in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Global market factors were cited behind the pressure.
India
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal at the 24 July 2026 Cabinet meeting, 28 of 29 Union Cabinet ministers increased their Instagram activity by 24 August. Home Minister Amit Shah recorded the biggest follower gain, while ministers collectively published 1,179 s, a 48% increase over the previous month.
India
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India is planning to buy the combat-tested Javelin anti-tank system, describing the move as a major step in bilateral defence ties. The announcement also raises the possibility of future co-production in India, although it does not confirm a final purchase contract or immediate domestic manufacturing.
World
Nepal’s flash floods have killed 469 people, left 977 missing and prompted questions about whether China shared timely information before the disaster. China’s embassy has rejected the allegations, while officials and international media reports say the flood’s origin, warning-system activity and cross-border communication remain unclear.
World
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since Iran’s war with the United States and Israel began, disrupting global energy markets. But Thomas O’Donnell of the Wilson Center says alternative pipelines, emergency oil releases and reduced Iranian capabilities are weakening the waterway’s leverage as an energy transit route.
Business
Income Tax India has said that more than 7 Crore income tax returns have been filed for A.Y. 2026-27. The 31 August 2026 deadline applies to taxpayers with business or professional income whose returns are not subject to audit.
Auto
Bhavish Aggarwal has introduced the S1Z electric scooter, highlighting its 46160 LFP Bharat Cell, a claimed 301 km IDC range and an introductory price of ₹79,999. Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled for Dec. The announcement presents the model as a new benchmark as India’s electrification expands.
India
The India Today-C Voter Mood of the Nation survey projects a majority for the BJP-led NDA if Lok Sabha elections were held today. It estimates 326 seats and 45% of the vote for the alliance, against 185 seats and 39% for the Congress-led INDIA bloc, while other parties are projected to receive the remaining share.
