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The Union law and justice ministry notified the Mediation Council of India on 27 August. This statutory body aims to regulate mediators and promote mediation as an alternative to litigation. Experts said, "The notification gives effect to an important part of the vision of the Mediation Act, 2023."
Rescuers found no survivors after searching for 93 workers trapped at the Rasuwa hydropower project. Teams used thermal drones to scan the tunnel following severe flooding in the Bhote Koshi river. Photographer Manish Maharjan said, "There is no tech in the world which bring people alive from these kind of tunnels."
The Supreme Court sought interrogation records of Abhishek Banerjee’s aide Sumit Roy in the Salboni land-grabbing case. The court extended protection from arrest for Roy until September 7. While the state government wants custodial interrogation over cash deposits, Roy’s team said investigators focused on his family instead of the case.
A massive ice and rock fall triggered the devastating Nepal floods on August 26, experts said. The disaster destroyed homes and bridges, killing over 900 people. Bishal Nath Upreti said, "A massive rock and ice fall into the valley generated the earthquake." Researchers found no evidence of a lake outburst.
A viral video claims a 175-million-year-old Shaligram emerged after Nepal floods, but it is false. India Today Fact Check showed Nepali sculptors carved this rock during a workshop held from April 20 to May 4. The stone was inaugurated on May 28 to help boost local religious tourism in Nepal.
China on Monday dismissed claims linking its hydropower projects in Tibet to the August 26 flash flood disaster in Nepal. Spokesman Guo Jiakun said, "In the face of tragic disasters, we reject malicious speculation that has no factual basis." The floods killed 903 people in Nepal, leaving thousands still missing.
Six months into the US-Iran war, the conflict has evolved into a strategic stalemate affecting global energy and shipping. Executive Editor Shishir Gupta said the focus shifted towards "ensuring freedom of navigation through Hormuz." With Iran’s military apparatus intact, the crisis continues to pose a major test for India.
The Court of Arbitration at The Hague ruled that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force. It rejected India’s decision to place the agreement in abeyance after the Pahalgam terror attack. The court also directed India to temporarily restrict some construction work on the Ratle hydro-electric plant project.
Former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia said universities must remain spaces of dissent. Discussing his views on the hijab case, he said, "The emphasis here is on the choice." He explained that his verdict focused on protecting a woman's right to choose rather than supporting the hijab itself in schools.
The Centre approached the Supreme Court to quash FIRs against protesters involved in the NEET paper leak demonstrations. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked the court to use its special powers to drop these cases. The matter will come up for hearing on Tuesday, September 1, to resolve the ongoing legal dispute.
The Supreme Court pulled up the SIT over its probe into the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. The court questioned the SIT’s conduct, asking, "Are you really serious about police custody of Raj Kasireddy?" Notices were issued to Raj Kasireddy and D. Vasudeva Reddy as the bench adjourned the next hearing.
Thirteen bodies were recovered from the Narayani-Gandak river in Kushinagar following devastating floods in Nepal. Officials said the identification process is underway for the victims. Meanwhile, four bodies found in Maharajganj on August 27 were handed over to Nepal. Authorities are working with the government to help grieving families.