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India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, met principal Rajendra Dawadi after he saved 1,600 children from flash floods on August 26. Dawadi rang the school bell to evacuate students before the building got swept away. Srivastava said India will support the reconstruction of the school, which has long-standing Indian ties.
Ssunita Ahuja is seeking a reliable way to send flood relief to Nepal. She said, “Nepal is my matrabhoomi,” as she urged the film industry to help. The devastating floods caused 1,003 deaths, with many people still missing. Rescue teams use helicopters to reach survivors in the affected areas today.
New LPG rules started from Tuesday, bringing price hikes and strict e-KYC requirements. Commercial cylinder prices rose by up to ₹11.50 across major cities. Consumers who missed the 31 August deadline for Aadhaar-based e-KYC may face service bans or lose subsidies. Meanwhile, the government launched a new PNG incentive scheme.
The Supreme Court said on September 1, 2026, that it will hear the bail plea of activist Surendra Gadling on October 14. Gadling is linked to the 2016 Surjagarh mine arson case. His lawyer said, “Another case was foisted on him at the same time.” He remains in Taloja prison.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. He used the platform to highlight India’s priorities, including a strong statement on ending terrorism. While China dominates the group, India successfully expanded trade and secured a uranium deal with Uzbekistan to boost its regional influence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told President Vladimir Putin today that India supports peaceful efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. During their meeting in Bishkek, he said, "We have to move from a situation of 'endless war' to 'end of war'." India continues to push for global peace.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it was inclined to cancel the bail of Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre. He is accused of assaulting three doctors in Thane. The Bench remarked, “You have no respect for the medical fraternity.” Judges said they will wait for the State’s formal plea.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said India needs to be more vocal on international law violations. In an exclusive conversation with The Hindu, he discussed the future of Gaza and the two-state solution. He also shared his views on West Bank settler violence and the role of the international community.
Retired IAS officer Divya Mittal resigned on 30 August after 13 years of service. The 2013-batch officer shared that her debt to India grew despite her work in districts like Mirzapur. She said, "Mirzapur taught me that 'impossible' is not a fact. It is merely an opinion," reflecting on her career.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif shared a cropped photo from Tuesday’s 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek to appear at the centre. The edited image removed PM Modi and other leaders. Modi later shared the original picture, which showed Sharif standing fourth from the right among the many gathered world leaders.
Nepal officially asked China, the US, and India for climate compensation after recent flash floods. The Ministry of Finance sent formal letters to these nations. Khanal said: “We will be raising this issue with absolute firmness and clarity at every upcoming international forum.” Officials are now planning further global action.
The Supreme Court refused to stay its 11 March order regarding the OBC creamy layer status. The Centre sought a modification, claiming the ruling has wide-ranging effects on civil services allocations. The bench declined an interim order and said, “We will hear it next week” after hearing all the objections.