There is no fundamental right to cheap Kumbh airfares

The Supreme Court said there is no fundamental right to cheap Kumbh airfares. The case asks the DGCA to regulate prices, but the court noted that price fixation is not its function. Existing rules allow the regulator to check excessive fares, but they do not set a fixed price ceiling.

SC says probe agencies tend to go slow on the powerful, but quick to act with commoners

The Supreme Court on August 31, 2026, said probe agencies drag their feet when investigating powerful people but act quickly against commoners. Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that agencies often lack intensity with authorities. The court directed the ED to produce video and audio records of the questioning of Sumit Roy.

Does revenue entry mean property ownership? What Supreme Court said over MP's joint family dispute

The Supreme Court ruled on 20 August that revenue entries do not prove property ownership. Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Augustine George Masih said, "A right in immovable property cannot be treated as having been voluntarily abandoned merely because a revenue entry subsequently appears in favour of another person."

India calls for more predictable regulatory environment in Brazil to boost pharma exports

India asked Brazil for a more predictable regulatory environment to boost pharmaceutical exports, the Commerce Ministry said on Monday (August 31, 2026). Officials met in Brasilia to discuss market access. Both nations also agreed to expand their existing trade pact with the Mercosur bloc to help grow their bilateral trade.

Tata Advanced Systems Limited signs MoU to co-produce Javelin missile in India

Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed an MoU with the Javelin Joint Venture to co-produce Javelin missiles in India. The firms said, "This initiative brings critical assembly expertise and knowledge transfer into India's defence industrial ecosystem." This deal follows the Indian Army’s recent decision to buy these anti-tank guided missile systems.

Nepal flash flood death toll climbs to 903, over 4,200 people still missing

Nepal flash floods killed 903 people after the disaster started on August 26. Authorities said 4,247 people remain missing across eight districts. Rescue teams got help from many countries to reach workers trapped in tunnels. Officials warned residents of more floods as water levels in the Bhotekoshi River rose again.

'Mohammad Deepak', who stood up for Muslim shopkeeper, gets relief in clash case

Dehradun gym owner Deepak Kumar got relief on Monday as the Supreme Court stayed proceedings against him in a clash case. Deepak, known as ‘Mohammed Deepak’ after he stood up for a Muslim shopkeeper, also got permission to post on social media. The court issued notice regarding his FIR plea.

For 933 workers buried after Nepal floods, time is against them

Rescue teams in Nepal are digging through tonnes of mud to find 933 workers trapped after floods. Army spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet said, “Our main focus is on opening the tunnels.” With over 900 lives lost, rescuers work through the night as the search for missing people continues across projects.

X user questions extra verification after OTP for ₹1.05 lakh credit-card payment; what RBI rules say

An X user questioned why HDFC Bank sought extra confirmation after he authenticated a ₹1.05 lakh credit-card payment with an OTP. RBI rules allow banks to use risk-based security measures for digital payments. However, the framework does not require a second confirmation for every transaction that passed OTP authentication.

Nepal flash flood: Actor Manasi Parekh safely returns to India from China

Actor Manasi Parekh safely returned to Mumbai on Sunday after getting stranded by flash floods and landslides near the Nepal-China border. She was part of a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Manasi said, "Getting out of China and reaching the Nepal border felt like winning a war." She is now home safely.

Grand Canyon flash flood: National Park to close hotels, enforce water restrictions - 5 things to know

Grand Canyon National Park will close all South Rim hotels and enforce strict water rules starting August 31. This follows flash flooding on August 29 that damaged the Transcanyon Waterline. Officials said, "Immediate conservation is essential." While day visitors can still enter, campgrounds will switch to dry camping for now.

Nepal floods: Sadhguru bats for 5-nation Himalayan Board to deal with disasters

Over 900 people died in deadly flash floods in Nepal and Tibet. Sadhguru called for a five-nation Himalayan Board to coordinate disaster responses. He said, "Countries must look beyond political boundaries when dealing with disasters in the Himalayas." He also pledged Rs 1 crore to help with relief and recovery.