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Cinema
Salman Khan became upset with graphers outside the Bigg Boss 20 set after one of them repeatedly called out for a pose. The actor, who arrived for filming in a T-shirt, jeans and cowboy hat, objected to the demand and said he did not need to come in front of the cameras.
India
India has moved to the next stage of its plan to buy 5 additional S-400 Triumph air defence systems from Russia. Moscow has sent a cost proposal, opening the way for negotiations before a final decision by the Cabinet Committee on Security after financial approval.
India
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Europe’s dependence on foreign goods and strategic partners had weakened its companies. Speaking in Delhi, he urged Europe to seek respectful partners and highlighted India’s importance as the European Union considers supply-chain changes linked to China.
Gadgets
A buffalo named Basanti received a family-style birthday celebration in Badgaon, Ballia, where Rajesh Kumar Verma arranged balloons, 2 cakes, a floral garland and a “Happy Birthday” cap. Villagers gathered to watch, applaud and feed her cake and banana during the event.
Railway
Eastern Railway has cancelled multiple train services starting September 4 and September 5 after land subsidence was reported near New Farakka station in Malda Division. The disruption affects routes linking North Bengal and neighbouring regions with Kolkata and Howrah, including several Express, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat and local services.
Crime
Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions and regulated movement across key routes during a BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal on September 05. The restrictions will remain in effect from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM, with 22 diversion points and more than 35 roads affected.
India
India is exploring geothermal energy as a dependable, low-carbon source of round-the-clock power. The development is linked to a National Policy on geothermal energy, while visual evidence of drilling equipment highlights the field activity associated with exploring underground heat resources.
Trending
Rainfall has caused waterlogging in parts of Delhi, with traffic moving through submerged stretches near Subroto Park. The disruption comes as separate reports describe heavy rain across the capital, including problems at Delhi airport and alerts for the city.
Aviation
An Air India Airbus A320 carrying 145 people experienced the near-simultaneous loss of all 3 hydraulic systems while flying from Phuket to Delhi at 36,000 feet. The AAIB has recommended action against a pilot after a failed dope test, according to the reported account.
India
ISRO has announced the successful completion of the GSLV-F17 mission, with the launch vehicle placing EOS-05 into its intended Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The mission marks the 19th flight of India’s GSLV and carries the country’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
Business
Gold and silver prices surged on 3 September after a 10-day decline, with gains reported in both global and Indian markets. Gold on the MCX reached ₹1,55,401 per 10 grams by around 7 pm, while silver traded at ₹2,39,888 per kilogram. Market sentiment was linked to Donald Trump’s comments on US military action in Iran.
World
Police in Pakistan’s Gujranwala district have arrested an 18-year-old woman after her 15-year-old sister died from a knife wound during a family dispute. The case began with conflicting accounts about money and TikTok followers, while their father handed the accused to police and said he would not defend her.
India
Flood conditions are affecting 13 districts in Bihar and 23 districts in Uttar Pradesh, while rising rivers have displaced families in Varanasi and inundated villages in Odisha. Heavy rain has also triggered landslides in Himachal Pradesh, closing more than 175 roads and stranding vehicles on the Kalka-Shimla 4-lane route.
Business
The New Delhi Market Association has opposed a proposal to make Connaught Place’s inner circle vehicle-free, arguing that the market is already designed to support pedestrians. The debate could affect how shoppers, businesses and traffic move through one of Delhi’s busiest commercial areas.
Lifestyle
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has launched enforcement action against M/s CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd. after an inspection at its Roopangarh unit in Ajmer found alleged unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing, predated packaging and hygiene deficiencies.
Lifestyle
Retail sugar prices have dropped by about 5%, while ex-mill prices have declined by roughly 20%, according to the Department of Food & Public Distribution. The department said retail rates are expected to soften further and assured stakeholders of adequate availability, orderly supply and stable domestic-market prices.
Trending
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The notification links the decision to the BRICS Summit and related arrangements.
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The Indian Air Force has successfully conducted a trial drop of the indigenously designed and developed Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb. The force said the trials met all objectives, marking a significant milestone for the IAF and Indian industry, while details on the test location and operational deployment were not announced.
World
Iran says it launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks against US-linked facilities in Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq after US strikes on Iranian coastal areas killed 5 people at a wedding gathering. Kuwait also reported confronting Iranian drones and missiles as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz intensified.
Trending
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from a non-medical branch in the Indian Defence Services to reach the Air Vice Marshal rank or its equivalent. She also assumed the appointment of Assistant Chief of… on 01 Sep 2026, marking a milestone for the Indian Air Force.
India
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced a rooftop solar scheme for residential consumers with average gross electricity consumption of up to 400 units, subject to technical feasibility. The government plans to cover 30,000 rooftops without charging installation costs.
Crime
Delhi Police have arrested a bus driver and conductor over allegations that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted inside a moving sleeper bus after boarding near Noida’s Pari Chowk. Police have taken the bus for forensic examination, while the accused have been sent to judicial custody.
Aviation
IndiGo flight 6E 2102 returned to Manohar International Airport in Goa shortly after take-off on 1 September 2026 after a technical problem was detected in one engine. Air traffic control declared a full emergency, while all 229 passengers were safely evacuated and alternative arrangements were made for their onward journey to Delhi.
India
The Centre has moved the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of FIRs filed against NEET paper-leak protestors in Delhi and other states. It says criminal cases against students and their families should be set aside in exceptional circumstances, while the next hearing is scheduled for 1 September.
