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Indian Express

Sep 2, 2026, 03:46 AM

BJP Files Complaints Against Rahul Gandhi Over Haldwani 'Purification' Ritual

The politics over the ‘purification’ of a Haldwani ground following a rally addressed there by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge intensified on Tuesday when the state BJP performed yet another ritual. This time, the “intellect cleansing” of Rahul Gandhi and his fellow partymen. The “buddhi shuddhi yagna” for the Leader of Opposition was held at a temple in Dehradun. “We have given complaints to the police in all 19 organisational districts. Rahul Gandhi and Kharge ji have made Haldwani shuddhikaran programme a major issue despite knowing that a Valmiki community person had participated in that programme. They are spreading lies,” said BJP Scheduled Caste (SC) wing’s state president Balbir Ghuniyal. The yagna on Tuesday was performed in the hope that Gandhi and other Congress leaders “attain wisdom and stop spreading lies”, he said. An FIR was lodged against Gandhi in Haldwani following a complaint by Amit Kumar, a local who claimed to belong to the Valmiki community. In his complaint, Kumar said the “cleanliness drive and religious ritual” by him and other SC community members at the Ram Lila ground, Haldwani, on August 11 had no connection with any individual or caste. “Despite that, Rahul Gandhi, in a press conference on August 29, without any verification, called it an act related to ‘chhuachhut (untouchability)’ and a crime against Scheduled Castes, and demanded an FIR against those who participated in that ritual,” Kumar’s complaint read. Gandhi had, in his New Delhi press conference, called the “purification” a “crime” that illustrated the “untouchability” Dalits face across the country and one which exposed the “BJP-RSS mindset”. Complaints pour in The BJP on Monday evening submitted several police complaints against Gandhi. In one such letter submitted at the Roorkee police station, the complainant, BJP SC wing district president Neetu Singh Mandawar, alleged that Gandhi, in his public statements, had linked Haldwani’s “shuddhikaran (purification) programme with the caste of Kharge and the Dalit community. “The persons associated with the programme have denied any caste bias, and there is information that SC community persons, too, participated in it. Hence, this is a serious matter to investigate on what basis Rahul Gandhi publicly presented the incident as caste-based discrimination and an insult to Dalit community,” her complaint read. The BJP has also appealed for the examination of Gandhi’s public statements, videos, press conference and social media content, and to record the statements of all those present and lodge an FIR if elements of any cognisable offence are found. “It is not a demand for action because of political differences. The objective is fair inquiry of the facts to ensure that community names, especially Scheduled Castes, are not used for baseless political narrative and creating social enmity,” the BJP leaders said in all the complaints. With the complaints, the party has also submitted the video recordings of press conferences and photographs. However, a senior official in Uttarakhand police headquarters said that no fresh FIR was lodged against Gandhi on BJP’s complaints so far. In response, Uttarakhand Congress general secretary Amarjeet Singh said that the party on September 7 will organise a march to the chief minister’s residence with a demand seeking FIR registration against those who performed a purification ritual at Haldwani ground and to protest the FIR against Gandhi. For these same demands, senior Congress leader and former CM Harish Rawat on Tuesday observed a vow of silence at a Ravidas temple in New Delhi. Congress leaders in Haldwani also protested outside the local police station.

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Dainik Bhaskar

Sep 2, 2026, 03:40 AM

US-Iran Tensions Escalate: Military Strikes and Missile Attacks Continue

Tensions between the United States and Iran have risen again. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the US military has completed a wave of strikes on Iranian military bases. These include air defense sites, radar systems, marine bases, mine laying capability, and communications sites. In response, Iran has claimed missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Air defenses have also been activated in Kuwait amid Iranian drone strikes, while Jordan claims to have intercepted 13 Iranian ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has said that no agreement is needed with Iran. According to Trump, the US has almost complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's economy is collapsing. Iran has claimed that a US missile strike in Khuzestan Province has killed 7 people, while 8 have been injured. According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, the US is reportedly targeting 3 sites with Iranian cruise missile technology.

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Siasat News✓

Sep 2, 2026, 02:34 AM

US DHS Announces Arrests of 2,197 Immigrants in New York State Operation

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 2,197 immigrants across the state of New York from late July to late August in an operation. At a press conference in New York City on Tuesday (local time), Mullin said that “Operation Rotten Apple” did what “sanctuary politicians” in New York City and the state of New York refuse to do: made the Empire State safer, noting that the operation received no help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul. “Over the course of this operation, we arrested murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and violent assailants,” Mullin said. White House Border Czar Tom Homan said that Democratic politicians in New York and elsewhere say that they care about public safety, but will not let immigration law enforcement officers into their jails to take criminals into custody; instead, they release them to the streets. “It makes no sense.” Hochul, meanwhile, challenged the remarks from DHS officials, saying at a separate press conference on the same day that “we’re not a sanctuary state for criminals” and accusing the administration of lying to the public, reports Xinhua news agency. “Here’s my message to the president: Don’t undermine our public safety efforts. Don’t defund the police who thwart terror attacks. Don’t play political games with people’s lives,” Hochul said. “Release the 87 million dollars you owe us, because if you don’t release the counterterrorism funding, you’re betraying every family that lost someone on 9/11,” Hochul said, noting that the DHS, the agency created in response to 9/11, is withholding 40 per cent of New York State’s counterterrorism funding. Mamdani said that if anyone were to commit serious crimes, “we would be in contact with the federal administration about it.” “What we are seeing, however, from ICE is an attempt to criminalise the very fact of being an immigrant, and we are seeing a terrorising of immigrants across our city and, frankly, across our nation, that has left so many, regardless of their status, in deep fear about even leaving their home,” said Mamdani.

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India TV

Sep 2, 2026, 02:30 AM

US and Iran Engage in Second Round of Airstrikes, with Explosions and Injuries Reported

War has broken out again between the US and Iran. The US military has launched an airstrike on several IRGC bases in Iran for the second time in three days. In response, Iran also attacked US bases with a ballistic missile. A video of a ballistic missile launch from Iran's Lorestan province has also surfaced. Iranian media say the biggest attack targeting US bases in Jordan so far was attempted, which Jordan claims to have intercepted. According to the information, the US has attacked in Lorestan and Kermanshah in Iran. Several loud explosions were heard in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qashm Island, Jask and Sirik. In addition, the Chabahar and Konarak areas in the southeast. A video of an attack on a wedding venue in Sirik in southern Iran has also surfaced. Iranian officials claimed that 2 people were killed and dozens of Americans were injured in the attack. President Donald Trump has also threatened to retaliate if Iran does not respond.

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Siasat News✓

Sep 2, 2026, 02:16 AM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Participate in 18th BRICS Summit

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in the 18th BRICS Summit later this month in New Delhi. As the chair this year, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for Guterres, said at the press briefing here Tuesday, “… we have yet to officially announce that the secretary-general will participate in the BRICS meeting in New Delhi in about 10 days’ time.” He was responding to a question on possible meetings between Guterres and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit hosted in Kyrgyzstan on August 31-September 1. The theme for India’s BRICS chairship is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’. Over 350 meetings and high-level engagements have been held in over 25 cities across India to further strengthen the BRICS strategic partnership across three fundamental pillars: political and security, economic and financial, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Through these engagements, and business-to-business and people-to-people initiatives, India’s BRICS chairship has contributed to advancing BRICS cooperation through practical and development-oriented outcomes, the MEA has said. India, a founding member of BRICS, has previously held its chairship in 2012, 2016 and 2021. India assumed its fourth BRICS chairship on January 1, 2026. BRICS is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Guterres, whose second five-year tenure as head of the United Nations ends in December 2026, had travelled to India in February this year to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. In Bishkek, Guterres met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the margins of the SCO Summit. The secretary-general expressed his concern regarding the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the conflict in Iran, in the region and beyond. He stressed the urgent need to resolve the conflict through dialogue and negotiations, with full respect for international law, including international navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Guterres also reaffirmed the commitment of the UN to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at a comprehensive and durable solution, his spokesperson said. Putin and Pezeshkian are among the world leaders who will arrive in New Delhi for the BRICS summit. Xi is also widely expected to attend the BRICS summit before visiting the US for a summit meeting with President Donald Trump later this month.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 02:10 AM

Amarmani Tripathi Announces Election Bid, Sparks Political Stir in District

A statement made amidst the growing activism of former minister Amarmani Tripathi in the politics of the district has created a political stir. During the worker's conference held in ward number-9 of Farenda, Amarmani has said to contest elections from Farenda himself and to field his son Amanmani Tripathi from Nautanwa. Its video is also being circulated on the Internet media. Since then, discussions have intensified in the political corridors of the district. Although Dainik Jagran does not confirm the video aired. Amarmani Tripathi, convicted in the Madhumita Shukla murder case, was released in August 2023 due to good conduct and age. But here Amarmani's activism in the Farenda assembly constituency has been in the news for some time. In such a statement made during the conference, the announcement to contest elections is being considered politically important. Meanwhile, after the talk of contesting the son from Nautanwa, a new political statement has been seen in the political circles of the district.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 2, 2026, 01:58 AM

Indian Political Parties Strengthen Grassroots Organizations for Voter Contact

Having workers and responsible office bearers at every booth gives direct access to the voters. Supporters, new voters and influential local groups can be contacted continuously. Organization plays an important role in taking the party's state-level issues to the village, ward and booth level. Moreover, a strong cadre is very important for the deployment of workers, contact with voters and booth management on the day of polling. These days, the organization general secretary and in-charge of all political parties are fully active in view of this. BJP's national organization general secretary BL Santosh and state organization general secretary Srinivaslu Manthri have also met the workers of Punjab in the past. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior vice-president Dr. Daljit Singh Cheema are also assigning responsibilities to the workers on vacant posts. Congress state president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and AAP state president Aman Arora and in-charge Manish Sisodia are also engaged in strengthening their cadre up to the booth level.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 01:50 AM

ABVP's Strategy and NSUI's Infighting Lead to Defeat in PU Students Union Elections

ABVP was heavily involved in the strategy, NSUI was embroiled in infighting NSUI PU Students Union elections: - ASAP - first time in the fray for the post of President, SATH did not get the support of the students SATH did not get the support of the students Despite the command in the hands of the Haryana veterans Questions on the strategy of NSUI's defeat in the hands of the strategy The Punjab University Students Union elections were considered the semi-final of next year's assembly elections in Punjab, because there are about half a million young voters in every election, which can make the fate of any party. This time in the PU election riots were not really student organizations but political parties. In which BJP's ABVP's Chanakya strategy became the mastermind of the victory, Congress's NSUI was defeated by infighting in the third consecutive election. While AAP's ASAP failed to cross its line despite the strong support of the bigwigs.

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ABP News✓

Sep 2, 2026, 01:35 AM

Tejashwi Yadav Slams BJP-RSS Over Lack of SC-ST-OBC Representation

The issue of reservation has gained momentum in India. Since the reservation reform movement, political activity has increased and many leaders are divided with and against it. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has now made a big statement about this. Tejashwi has come down heavily on the BJP and RSS and given figures that there are many big posts and responsibilities, where a total of 10 people from SC-ST-OBC have not been included. Tejashwi Yadav claimed that a total of 10 vice-chancellors from SC-ST-OBC classes will not be found in the university across the country. Neither there are 10 secretaries from these communities in the Government of India, nor can 10 judges from backward and downtrodden classes be counted in the High Court. BJP-RSS and NDA are strongly opposed to reservation. Therefore, in their government: - There is not even a total of 10 vice-chancellors from SC-ST-OBC classes in the universities of the country.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 01:28 AM

Veer Savarkar's Great-Grandson Testifies: Hindutva Ideologue Never Hated Muslims

Satyaki Savarkar, the great-grandson of Veer Savarkar, told a special court that the Hindutva ideologue never hated Muslims. His writings mentioned ways to uplift Muslims, but Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made statements that showed him to be anti-Muslim.

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ABP News✓

Sep 2, 2026, 01:20 AM

US Launches Major Attack on Iran, Tensions Reach Boiling Point

Tensions in the Middle East reached their highest level on Tuesday, when the US military launched a major attack on Iran. The US military launched massive air and missile strikes on military bases belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran's strategically most important coastal areas. After these massive explosions in the southern part of Iran, especially near Bandar Abbas and the strategically important Qeshm Island, the war has intensified in the entire region. The security of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, control of the international oil supply route and the ongoing military retaliation between the two countries have led to this conflict reaching a very serious point. US President Donald Trump has "fully justified" this military action and warned Tehran that if Iran retaliates, it will face the biggest attack in history. Let's hear the big stories related to this attack in the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas and the strategic Qeshm province of Iran (AFP)

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The Financial Express

Sep 2, 2026, 01:17 AM

ONGC Videsh Negotiates With Venezuela to Recover Stuck Dividends

State-run ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) is negotiating with Venezuelan authorities and Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) to recover nearly $500 million of stuck dividends, with payment options including cash or crude oil supplies, as the company prepares to revive operations in the South American nation following US sanctions relief, a senior official aware of the development said. The negotiations follow OVL securing a general licence from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in July for operations in Venezuela. OVL holds a 40% stake in the San Cristobal oil project and an 11% interest in the Carabobo project, both in partnership with PDVSA. “Talks are underway for the dividend due to OVL and it is also being negotiated whether it would be paid in cash or in terms of oil supplies. This should be resolved by the time the framework is prepared,” an official aware of the discussions said. OVL is simultaneously working with Venezuelan authorities on a broader operating framework for the two assets. Rajarshi Gupta, managing director of OVL, said after ONGC’s annual general meeting on Monday that the framework could be finalised within the next three months. ONGC had said in an August 18 BSE filing: “The required go ahead was received from US Govt. in July, 2026. Framework agreements for further course of action in both the assets are under discussion with relevant stakeholders.” Queries sent to ONGC and OVL remained unanswered till press time. The OFAC clearance revives OVL’s efforts to recover dividends that have remained blocked for years. During a six-month US sanctions waiver beginning in October 2023, OVL was expected to receive the dues through an oil-for-equity arrangement. However, it could not receive the cargoes before sanctions were reimposed, halting the plan. The dividend issue dates back to the tenure of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, when earnings from PDVSA were appropriated for social spending. Subsequent US sanctions curtailed production at San Cristobal and prevented repatriation of OVL’s earnings. Government-to-government discussions involving India, the US and Venezuela over the stuck dues were underway earlier this year, before the OFAC approval. A PDVSA delegation had visited India in January. The reopening of Venezuela has also acquired greater significance for India’s crude-supply diversification. Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez met petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri during her India visit in June, when Indian oil and gas companies expressed interest in expanding existing investments and exploring new opportunities. Puri said an Indian technical team would visit Venezuela to assess energy-sector opportunities. India has also resumed Venezuelan crude purchases following the easing of sanctions and amid disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela became India’s third-largest crude supplier in August, shipping around 350,000 barrels per day (kbd). “If U.S. and Venezuelan crude are combined, the Americas are becoming more important to India’s crude basket, but the recent increase is predominantly being driven by Venezuela rather than by a major ramp-up in U.S. crude,” said Sumit Ritolia, senior manager, modelling, at commodity tracker Kpler. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves. The White House said on Monday that Venezuelan interim authorities had granted US-backed North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions covering 17 oil fields with around 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The developments come after the US operation in Caracas on January 3 that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. US President Donald Trump subsequently signed an executive order protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in US Treasury accounts from attachment or judicial proceedings.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 01:02 AM

Ho Chi Minh Declares Vietnam's Independence

On 2 September 1945, Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence in front of a large crowd in Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square. He declared the formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam was occupied by France at the time and Japan had surrendered shortly before in World War II. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ho Chi Minh declared an independent Vietnam in the presence of thousands of people in Hanoi. However, even after making this declaration of independence, Vietnam took about 30 years to fully unite and become independent. Vietnam did not gain independence so easily. Vietnam had long been under French rule. In addition, Japan had also occupied it during World War II. Ho Chi Minh was born in 1890. In 1911, he sailed out of Vietnam as a cook on a French ship. After that, he worked on ships for several years. He lived in London and then in France. He joined the communist movement in 1920 and later became an active member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, where he studied and later became a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 12:59 AM

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes Against US Bases in Region

Following the US strikes, Iran retaliated against the US. Iran has fired missiles and drones from its territory, causing tensions to spread throughout the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded to the attackers with repentance. The IRGC claimed it targeted a US base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, while Iranian media reported a large-scale drone attack on a US base in Bahrain. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out a heavy ballistic missile strike on Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base. The strike targeted hangars housing long-range RQ-4 and MQ-9 drones. In a statement broadcast on Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC claimed that several drones were destroyed, several US flight and technical personnel were killed, and several parts of the technical infrastructure were set on fire or damaged on the US side of the Jordan Strait. This was not immediately confirmed by the Iranian forces on Tuesday.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 2, 2026, 12:58 AM

India's IT Sector Sees Job Demand Surge Amid Economic Growth

After a prolonged slump in the IT services sector, the demand for jobs rose to an 18-month high in September. Senior and mid-level positions accounted for nearly 60 per cent of the total demand. The gross GST collection in August rose to nearly Rs 2 lakh crore. Gross GST revenue stood at Rs 2 lakh crore. Transactions through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) were Rs 29.8 lakh crore in August, close to record levels. A record Rs 29.9 lakh crore were transacted in May-July. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the mantra of Swadeshi to the countrymen while congratulating them on the country's growth rate of 7.8 per cent despite the global crisis. The PM again appealed to the people not to shop for unnecessary gold. Also, if they are travelling abroad, they should not do so. If they are getting married abroad, they should not do so.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 12:49 AM

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: US Carries Out Airstrikes on IRGC Bases, Warns Against Revenge

The war between the US and Iran in the Middle East has intensified once again. The US military has carried out airstrikes on several IRGC bases in Iran for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Donald Trump has also threatened Iran not to think about revenge for these attacks, otherwise the consequences will be very deadly. According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, several loud explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Qashm Island, Jask, and Sirik in southern Iran. In addition, four projectiles fell in the southeastern Chabahar and Konarak areas. Iran's Fars quoted an IRGC spokesman as saying that "America will regret its new attacks." Peace had been maintained for a few weeks since the attack on dozens of IRGC bases on July 29. But once again the war in the Middle East has escalated. The US has accused the IRGC of attacking commercial ships in Hormuz and American soldiers in the area in response to two Iranian rocket attacks in the same day.

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Indian Express

Sep 2, 2026, 12:30 AM

Modi's SCO Address: Connectivity and Combating Terrorism in Central Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address at the 26th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, comes at a time when Central Asia is diversifying its partnerships in all directions. A region long shaped by its Soviet past and one that still maintains economic links with Russia, its five countries are now also looking to China for trade, investment and infrastructure, and to Iran and the Gulf for access to the south, though the ongoing conflict complicates the latter. The region’s growing strategic importance and shared security concerns, including terrorism, have led India and all Central Asian countries except Turkmenistan, which maintains permanent neutrality, to establish strategic partnerships. This evolving context makes the PM’s visit even more significant. The PM’s speech focused mainly on two issues: Connectivity and terrorism. The absence of direct land access has constrained trade and wider economic and cultural engagement. There is no overland access through Pakistan, and Afghanistan’s airspace remains beset by security risks. But connectivity goes far beyond building roads and railways. At its core, it is about shaping the economic and strategic geography of Eurasia. India, therefore, must find ways to expand economic engagement while overcoming the limitations imposed by geography. A starting point could be to focus on products and services that do not depend on roads — services, digital systems and technological investments. On terrorism, the prime minister is right to call on the international community to collectively dismantle the ecosystem of terror, including its financing and recruitment networks. The reality New Delhi must recognise, however, is that the international political will against terrorism has weakened. Over the past year, Pakistan has largely overcome its diplomatic isolation, and it is set to assume the organisation’s rotational chairmanship. In June last year, SCO defence ministers could not agree on the references to terrorism in their joint statement. China possesses greater financial resources than any other member and is heavily investing in Central Asian infrastructure as part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Delhi should therefore place greater weight on its individual partnerships with member states. The agreement with Uzbekistan on the long-term supply of uranium is a step in that direction. Central Asian countries are emerging as multi-vector actors. Rather than choosing between competing powers, they are seeking multiple options to improve access to market. India should become one of those options — and use a multilateral forum like the SCO to advance bilateral relationships. That is a strategy New Delhi should carry forward to BRICS, as it prepares to host its 18th summit.

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Indian Express

Sep 2, 2026, 12:21 AM

Can India and Bangladesh Find Common Ground Again?

BILATERAL TIES between India and Bangladesh are going through a turbulent phase. Two years after the collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led Bangladesh government , her presence and statements from Indian soil have once again created tension between the two countries. The incumbent government in Bangladesh led by Tarique Rahman’s bilateral visit has been in the works , but that has been marred by the current tension. This has led to a host of questions on everyone’s mind. How much does Sheikh Hasina ’s shadow impact ties? How does PM Tarique Rahman look at the current situation? How can India and Bangladesh reset and repair ties? Should India be worried about the security situation in Bangladesh? Can Delhi and Dhaka work on economic and development projects? How do China and Pakistan view and influence the current situation in Bangladesh? To answer these questions and explain the situation, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty will be the guest at the Express Explained.Live session on “Can India and Bangladesh find common ground again” at 6 pm on Wednesday. He will be in conversation with Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Editor at The Indian Express. A former member of the Indian Foreign Service (1977 batch), Chakravarty honed his expertise on Bangladesh over two stints — as Deputy High Commissioner (1999-2002) and later as High Commissioner (2007-2009). In February 2024, he published a book on the India-Bangladesh relations, titled ‘Transformation: Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh ties’. Express Explained.Live is a unique series of explanatory conversations that The Indian Express hosts from time to time. Previous guests included former ambassador to China Gautam Bambawale, former Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran, former ambassador to US Arun K Singh, former ambassador to Egypt and Australia Navdeep Suri, former ambassador to Russia D B Venkatesh Varma and former Foreign Secretary and ambassador to China Vijay Gokhale.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 12:09 AM

Nepal Demands Climate Compensation After Devastating Floods, Shifts Diplomatic Strategy

After the devastating floods, Nepal has now raised the demand for'climate compensation ', asserting its stance on international aid. Nepal says its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minuscule, but the most severe impacts of climate change are being suffered by Himalayan countries. Glaciers are melting fast and extreme weather events are on the rise. The Kathmandu Post reports that Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said Nepal no longer sees aid after climate disasters as just humanitarian aid. Its emphasis is on climate responsibility and compensation. He said Nepal is shifting its diplomatic strategy from aid to justice and compensation. According to Khanal, it is not a matter of charity from any country, but fixing responsibility for the climate crisis and compensating affected countries. He said Nepal has also sent formal climate compensation claims letters to international partners in this regard. The foreign minister of Nepal has joined the United States and China to demand more aid from the world's leading emitters.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 11:53 PM

Modi to Embark on Two Yatras Highlighting Public Service Achievements

Under the plan, separate yatras are to be taken out from Vadnagar, the birthplace of the PM, and Varanasi, the karmabhoomi. The teams associated with these yatras will cover different parts of the country, highlighting Modi's achievements as a public servant.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 11:03 PM

BJP in West Bengal Faces Challenge to Retain Original Identity with Power

After the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal, the party now faces the challenge of retaining the organisation's original identity with power. Swastik, a Bengali weekly associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has cautioned the BJP against its alleged Trinamoolisation. The magazine's editorial advises the party leadership to be cautious about public trust, the sentiments of its core workers, and the BJP's political identity. The editorial says that if even two per cent of the people or the electorate accept that the BJP is Trinamoolised, 90 per cent of the voters will move away from the BJP.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 09:35 PM

Delhi Voter List Reveals 33% of Registered Voters Missing

According to the draft list released by the CEO's office on Monday, there were about 14.5 million registered voters in Delhi before the revision. Of these, 47,56,722 names have not been included in the draft list. This is about 33 per cent of the total voters. These names have been kept in absentee, permanently transferred, dead, double entry and other categories. Among the minority-dominated seats, Okhla is followed by Chandni Chowk with 38 per cent, Ballimaran with 32 per cent, Mustafabad with 28 per cent, Babarpur with 26 per cent, Matia Mahal with 24 per cent and Seelampur with 23 per cent. Of the 3,62,813 in Okhla, 1,63,829 names are not in the draft list. In Chandni Chowk, 48,405, Mustafabad with 80,804, Babarpur with 55,264, Ballimaran with 49,640, Seelampur with 45,105 and Nagar Matia Mahal with 32,099 names are excluded from the draft list. The figure is also 42 per cent in the city assembly constituencies.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 09:00 PM

BJP Leader Saudan Singh Receives Grand Welcome in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Former BJP national vice-president Saudan Singh was accorded a grand welcome by the state BJP workers on his arrival at the Chandigarh Railway Station.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 08:54 PM

Mandi Elections: Candidates Campaigning Ahead of Pradhan Post Vote

After the completion of the nomination process, the rounds of meetings have started in the mandi regarding the election of the pradhan post. By late evening, meetings of the candidates and their supporters are going on at different places. The candidates are trying to create an atmosphere in their favor by reaching out to the arhtiyas. Along with asking for votes by going to the advertisement shop, the candidates are telling the arhtiyas in detail about the issue of contesting the election and their preferences after becoming the pradhan. These days in the mandi, discussions are also going on among the arhtiyas about the election of the pradhan post. Every candidate is engaged in gathering support for themselves. However, the final number of candidates in the fray will be decided only after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ends on September 2. Virendra Pradhan, a member of the election steering committee, said that the nomination forms can be withdrawn by 2 pm on September 2. After this, the election symbols will be allotted to the candidates. On September 16, the Maharaja Agrasen Arhtiya Association will vote in the temple.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 1, 2026, 08:30 PM

BJP Plans Month-Long Celebrations for PM Modi's 76th Birthday

The BJP has planned month-long programmes to celebrate PM Modi's 76th birthday (September 17). The most prominent among these is a bikers'ride from Vadnagar in Gujarat (Modi's birthplace) to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh (his parliamentary constituency) that is likely to draw thousands of people. According to party sources, 10-10 biker groups from Vadnagar and Varanasi will travel between the two cities. Various outreach and outreach programmes will also be held along the way. The event is also an attempt to increase engagement with the youth ahead of next year's assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Elections in Uttar Pradesh are due early next year and Gujarat by the end of the year. This time the programmes have been put on a larger scale as Modi will complete 25 years as the head of the government (including his tenure as Gujarat's chief minister) on October 7. The programmes starting on September 17 include drawing and speech competitions for school students from across the country, social media hackathon and welfare programmes. Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mansukh Mandaviya have been entrusted with the responsibility of 25 organisations, including Smriti Irani, Smriti Irani's campaign.

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Sep 1, 2026, 08:30 PM

Heated Debate Erupts in Himachal Assembly Over Institution Closures and Mergers

The monsoon session of the Himachal Assembly on Tuesday witnessed a heated exchange of words between the ruling and opposition parties for about half-an-hour over the first question. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur came face to face on the issue of closure, merger and denotification of institutions.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 08:22 PM

World War II: A Conflict Driven by Fascist Powers' Imperialist Ambitions

Addressing the gathering, Inder Singh, Shilkaram Malik and Krishan Malik said that the Second World War imposed by fascist Germany, Italy and Japan was aimed at dividing markets and advancing imperialist interests.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 08:00 PM

Last Day of Nominations Sees Five Candidates File for District Bar Association Elections

Jagadhri: Tuesday was the last day for filing nominations for the District Bar Association elections. On the last day till 3 pm, a total of five candidates filed their nominations for the posts of president, vice-president, treasurer and others. On the first day, a total of 11 candidates had filed their nominations.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:35 PM

Jats Demand Reservation Among OBCs, Threaten Agitation If Not Met

At the meeting, the Jat Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti demanded that the Centre and the Haryana government provide reservation to the Jat community among Other Backward Classes (OBCs ).The leaders warned that if the demand was not met soon, the agitation would be intensified and steps like sit-ins and road blockades could be taken.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:30 PM

RLD Party Leader Hosts Rally in Western UP to Strengthen Political Influence

Actually, RLD is trying to strengthen its old political influence in western Uttar Pradesh. Many big leaders of western UP have already gathered in Saharanpur before the rally. Prominent office bearers of the party along with MPs from Baghpat and Bijnor are preparing for this. RLD is preparing to present this rally as a show of strength in the whole of western UP instead of just a local event. Advertisement2022 RLD contested the assembly elections in alliance with SP. After this, the political path of the party changed and it became a part of NDA. Now Jayant Chaudhary's rally in Saharanpur before the 2027 elections is also an opportunity to test the party's strength amid this changed political equation. RLD's activism is also the center of political discussion. The presence of Rampur Maniharan seat in the rally is also a message from Jayant Chaudhary.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:12 PM

Congress Protests Against Rahul Gandhi's FIR Continue Unabated in Una, India

Una: The Congress protest against the FIR registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued unabated with the district youth Congress gheraoing the RSS office in Una on Tuesday.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:06 PM

Samajwadi Party Appoints Former MP as Chaupal Leader in Four District Assemblies

Mirzapur: Samajwadi Party state president Shyam Lal Pal has nominated former MP Ramesh Bind to hold chaupals and cadre panchayats in four district assemblies.

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Sep 1, 2026, 07:00 PM

SCO Member States Condemn Terrorism, Call for International Cooperation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Tuesday termed the “double standards” in the fight against terrorism as “unacceptable” and called on the international community to combat the menace, including the cross-border movement of terrorists. In a joint statement, called the ‘Bishkek Declaration’, issued after the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in the Kyrgyz capital, the member states expressed deep concern over developments in West Asia. The SCO member states strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised that “double standards” in the fight against terrorism are “unacceptable,” said the joint statement signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders of the SCO. The SCO members called on the international community to “combat terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, with the UN playing a central role by fully implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in accordance with the UN Charter and the principles of international law,” it added. The SCO consists of Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. “Member States note the importance of countering the use of the internet for terrorist, separatist, and extremist purposes. Member States will strengthen coordination of actions in the areas of international information security, information protection, and combating new types of crime,” the declaration said. It said SCO member states, reaffirming their firm commitment to combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism, emphasised the inadmissibility of attempts to exploit terrorist, separatist, and extremist groups for selfish purposes. On West Asia, the joint statement advocated political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict. “Member States, reaffirming their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, advocate a resolution to the conflict solely through political and diplomatic means. In this regard, they welcome all efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation in the region,” it added. The SCO member states also condoled the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. “Member States note that the only possible way to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East is a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian question,” it said. The SCO countries advocated for the reform and improvement of the system of global governance and regulation. “Member States adhere to a policy that excludes bloc-based and confrontational approaches to resolving issues of international and regional development, and advocate for the peaceful resolution of disagreements and disputes between States,” it added. -PTI inputs

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Dainik Bhaskar

Sep 1, 2026, 06:54 PM

Calcutta High Court Orders Security Deployment for TMC MP Mahua Moitra Amid Allegations of Mob Harassment

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered the deployment of 2 policemen for the security of TMC MP Mahua Moitra. These jawans will accompany her on her visits to her Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency for the next 30 days. The bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya said that it is necessary to provide security to the MP in view of the allegations of harassment by the mob. After 30 days, the state government will give a report. The next hearing of the case will be on October 1. Mahua's lawyer Kalyan Bandyopadhyay said that she is not able to move freely in her area and is also having trouble working as an MP. Mahua's lawyer Bandyopadhyay said that the police reached the court after three hours of the order in Kaliganj on July 1. He alleges that the mob hurled eggs, potatoes, tomatoes and stones at Mahua. He alleges that the police had prior information, but still did not act on time. He said that it is necessary for the MP to go to his area. The lawyer also cited Mahua's Facebook Live, in which she said that the incident has happened earlier.

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The Financial Express

Sep 1, 2026, 06:49 PM

ONGC Videsh Negotiates With Venezuela to Recover Stuck Dividends

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:49 PM

Abhay Chautala Visits South Haryana, Calls for Increased Political Activity

He invited the workers for the celebration of Jannayak Chaudhary Devi Lal Samman Divas to be held in Nuh on 27th September and gave a call to strengthen the organization. AdvertisementAbhay Chautala's visit to all the three assembly constituencies is being seen as an exercise to increase the political activity of INLD in South Haryana. On his arrival in Banipur village of Bawal constituency, he was given a rousing welcome by the workers. Advertisement INLD state president Chaudhary Rampal Majra gave him a turban as a mark of respect. Bawal program was presided over by Halqa Pradhan Sumer Singh Banipur, Halqa Pradhan Varun Gandhi in Rewari and Halqa Pradhan Kuldeep Yadav Dahina in Kosli. In all the three programs, district in-charge and former MLA Ranbir Mandola and District President Dr. Rajpal Yadav were present. While addressing the workers, Abhay Chautala highlighted the political issues of South Haryana. He alleged that the people of this area repeatedly supported the BJP, but in return, the area did not get the expected development of Jannayak Chaudhary.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:48 PM

Samajwadi Party Discusses Strengthening PDA Movement and Addressing Police Harassment

At the same time, discussions were held on taking the ideas of SP national president Akhilesh Yadav to the masses and strengthening the PDA movement. MP Dharmendra Yadav said that all sections have to unite to get rid of the police harassment on students, youth and PDA society.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:46 PM

Multiple Candidates File Nominations for Various Posts in Organization

Pradeep Srivastava has filed his nomination for the post of senior vice-president. Gitesh Pandey, Archana Pandey and Pinki Tiwari are in the fray for two posts of vice-president (above 10 years). Bhaiya Adarsh Singh, Ranjit Prakash Tripathi, Devendra Kumar, Devendra Yadav and Balwant Singh have filed their nominations for the post of vice-president (below 10 years). Tribhuvan Yadav, Radheshyam Pandey, Mithilesh Singh Chaman, Bhuwalji Singh and Sushil Srivastava will contest for the post of general secretary. Sunil Pandey and Abhaynath Chauhan are in the fray for the post of treasurer. Phule Leendra Singh, Ashok Jaiswal, Ghanshyam Prasad, Anil Pandey, Vijay Shankar Upadhyay and Santosh Singh have filed their nominations for the post of senior executive (above 15 years). The nomination process is being completed as per schedule under the guidance of Chairman Ashok Singh Advocate and Returning Officer Harendra Singh Advocate.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:41 PM

Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad Begins Accepting Nomination Papers for Various Posts

On the first day, 26 nomination papers were sold for various posts including that of president and general secretary. According to Returning Officer Advocate Ramlakhan Patel, the sale, admission and scrutiny of nomination papers will be done from September 1 to 3. The withdrawal of nominations will take place on September 5. The result will be declared after counting of votes on September 11. 259 advocates will vote in the election. On the first day, four nominations for the post of president, two for senior vice-president, two for vice-president, two for category A, two for category B, five for general secretary, one for treasurer, four for joint minister and six for executive member were sold. There is a 25-year advocacy and Rs 4,000 fee fixed for the post of president. For senior vice-president, 20 years and Rs 3,500, for general secretary, 15 years and Rs 3,000 fee has been fixed. Different qualifications and fees have also been fixed for other posts. The calculation of eligibility will be based on the final membership list published on August 31, 2026. Advocates who are less than two years old will not be eligible to contest and vote in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad.

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India TV

Sep 1, 2026, 06:31 PM

Congress MLA in Bhopal Accuses Mufti of Being Enemy of Society

In Bhopal, Congress MLA Arif Masood and his supporters have called a Bhopal mufti an enemy of the society.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:30 PM

Town Elects First-Ever President of Vyapar Mandal

For the first time in the town, elections are being held for the post of President of the Vyapar Mandal. Four candidates are in the fray for the post of President and three for the post of General Secretary. Amit Kumar alias Lalu Gupta, Kaushal Porwal, Deepak Swarnkar and Harishankar Gupta are in the fray for the post of President. Shivam Gupta, Ashish Gupta and Sumit Soni are in the fray for the post of General Secretary.

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ABP News✓

Sep 1, 2026, 05:38 PM

US Launches Airstrikes Against Iran's IRGC Positions Near Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran are at war again on Monday (1 September 2026). Amid ongoing negotiations over a peace deal, the United States launched airstrikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions near the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the military action was in response to recent attacks by Iran on commercial ships in Hormuz and US troops stationed in the area. According to Iranian local media and IRGC-linked telegram channels, explosions have been heard in large parts of southern and southeastern Iran following the US strikes. Major coastal areas such as Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Konarak, Qeshm, Jask, Sirik, and Minab have suffered heavy explosions. US Central Command reported that their forces began targeting IRGC positions at 12 noon US time. At 12 pm ET, US forces launched strikes against IRGC targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:28 PM

PM Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War During SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. On 31 August 2026, the two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. During this time, PM Modi said that every day of the war takes humanity back and the world should move towards ending the war by coming out of the endless war. PM Modi also said that India supports every effort towards peace. He stressed on the resolution of disputes through dialogue and peaceful means. This message is also important because the war between Russia and Ukraine, which started in February 2022, has been going on for more than four years now. During the meeting between PM Modi and President Putin in Bishkek, the two leaders also showed warmth. Both shook hands and hugged. After the meeting, the two leaders left in the same car. However, PM Modi also said that it is important for India to continue its statement on the war in the direction of peace.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:28 PM

BJP's New General Secretary Meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to Discuss State Politics

A series of meetings and meetings are going on in the politics of Uttar Pradesh these days. In this series, newly appointed National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former MP from Basti, Harish Dwivedi, has met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Tuesday. This was Harish Dwivedi's first official and courtesy meeting with CM Yogi after assuming the important office of National General Secretary of the party. This important meeting was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, 5 Kalidas Marg, in the capital Lucknow, where the two veteran leaders had a detailed discussion on many important topics related to the state's politics and organization. After this special meeting with the Chief Minister, Harish Dwivedi also shared a photo of himself on social media platforms. He wrote in the post that "Today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yashasvi Yogi Adityanath had a courtesy meeting. During this time, there was a meaningful discussion on various organizational and political topics." Harish is considered to be a strong base in Purvanchal politics, so this new responsibility and meeting with Yogi CM is considered very important for the upcoming political strategy.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:19 PM

Bangladesh Weighs Joining Mecca Defense Pact: Experts Caution Against Hasty Decision

Discussions have intensified in Bangladesh about the proposed Mecca Defense Pact with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Security experts and former diplomats of the country say that the government should not take a hasty decision to join this agreement. They believe that it is important to understand its advantages and potential disadvantages well before membership. A conference was held on this issue on Monday (31 August 2026) in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar. It was organized by Voice for Reform. The program was attended by security experts, political analysts, former diplomats, and professors of universities. Chairman of the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies (FSDS) and retired Major General Fazle Elahi Akbar said that joining the Mecca Defense Pact can give Bangladesh an opportunity to strengthen its defense capability. According to him, being part of this agreement, Bangladesh can improve the supply of defense equipment. Apart from this, the country can increase its military capability and work with other member countries to jointly develop and jointly train military capabilities. He also stated that these advantages can be made clear.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 1, 2026, 05:15 PM

Congress Prioritizes Financially Strong Candidates for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

The tussle between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party over seat-sharing for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections continues. Meanwhile, the Congress is planning to give preference to financially strong candidates. The aim is to keep its position strong in the campaign. According to a senior party functionary, the Congress intends to fight the upcoming assembly elections very seriously. Therefore, candidates with a strong hold among the public and able to manage themselves will be given preference. However, where workers from a simple background holding ground are more likely to win, a concession will be given. In addition, candidates are also expected to contribute to the party fund to strengthen the party's position. This new stance of the Congress is contrary to the experiences of the 2022 assembly elections. According to reports, at that time, the party gave up to 70 lakh rupees to many candidates to contest the elections. But after the elections, there were complaints that despite getting the funds, many candidates did not campaign properly in the 2024 elections and despite the money, the Congress won only 399 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and Rahul Gandhi won only two seats in Uttar Pradesh.

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:55 PM

Political Violence Erupts in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district has witnessed a fresh wave of political violence, with Congress and BJP workers pelting stones and vandalising each other's party offices. The clash started after BJP leaders allegedly attacked the camp office of the local Congress MLA, in response to which Congress workers targeted the BJP office in the town. Police had to intervene and disperse the feuding groups. According to police sources, the dispute started when BJP workers and leaders attacked the Bhuvanagiri MLA's camp office and damaged property. In response, a group of Congress workers reached the BJP office shouting slogans and throwing stones. The situation deteriorated with stone-pelting from both sides, after which police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the situation. No injuries have been reported so far and the police have filed a case against unknown people from both parties. An FIR will be filed against the BJP for its Nalanda office and Rahul Gandhi's Youth Congress's Right to Reply's on Gandhi's behalf.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 1, 2026, 04:54 PM

West Bengal BJP MLA Questions Party Leadership Over Self-Promotion and Lack of Opposition to Left Front

West Bengal BJP MLA Amarnath Sakha has questioned the party leadership. He posted on Facebook that some of the party's big leaders are busy promoting themselves instead of fighting the Left Front. Amarnath Sakha is a two-time MLA from Bankura's Onda seat. He has questioned the working style of some party leaders. He says that he has been associated with the BJP for a long time and speaks openly on what he feels is wrong. Sakha alleged that the Left Front is constantly increasing its activities in West Bengal. But the BJP is not opposing it. He said that the party leaders are more concerned about promoting themselves than strengthening the organization and working on the ground. Sakha said in his post, "From morning to night, these leaders are busy campaigning for themselves, no one is fighting the CPI (M)." He also accused the leaders of building a personal following.

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:35 PM

PDP Leader Supports Medical Interns' Demand for Higher Stipend in Jammu and Kashmir

Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir are now getting political support for their demands in Srinagar. PDP leader Iltija Mufti has supported the protesting medical interns. She joined the sit-in of medical interns at Government Medical College Srinagar and justified their demand to increase their monthly stipend from the current Rs. 12,300 to Rs. 30,000. She said that it is a matter of great concern that medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir are getting low stipends while they have a heavy workload. Interns often have to do duty for 12 to 48 hours and they often do not get even basic holidays and adequate time off throughout Jammu and Kashmir. She added, "The demand for a stipend of thirty thousand rupees is just and fair. Many states have already increased their internship stipends significantly. Odisha and West Bengal give about 45,000 rupees each, while Uttar Pradesh have increased their stipends from Rs. 12,000 to 25,000. Bihar and Mufti have also said that the government should seriously rethink its public spending on such programmes."

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:01 PM

Tamil Nadu Politics Heated Up as Chief Minister Vijay is Projected as Future Prime Minister

Tamil Nadu's TVK leaders have been projecting CM Vijay as a future prime minister for the past few days, which has heated up politics in the country. AIADMK chief Palaniswami, meanwhile, took a jibe at the mass outreach campaigns by TVK and the private jet tour of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, saying that he (Vijay) could even become the US president. Palaniswami was asked if the TVK supporters were looking at CM Vijay as a future prime minister. To this, he said, "The chief minister can also become the US president. There is nothing wrong with that, it is his wish." However, dismissing the state government's reliance on social media, he said, "They are running the government by putting reels here, but it will not work there." He also described Chief Minister Vijay as a spendthrift chief minister and compared the current government's spending to former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa's time.

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