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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke in Toronto on Monday at the ‘Hindu Vishwa Bandhu’ event. He said, “We conquered no country. We converted nobody.” Addressing 2,000 people, he shared that India’s ancestors spread knowledge globally without force. He added that the rise of Bharat means a more united, emancipated humanity today.
A group of 106 Vidarbha pilgrims returned to Nagpur on Sunday after being stranded in Nepal by flash floods. They travelled to Kathmandu on August 19 for a religious retreat. “We could not sleep or eat properly. All we could think about was how we were going to escape,” said Sushila Munde.
Stryker and the Indian Association of Gynaecological Endoscopists partnered on August 31, 2026, to improve fluorescence-guided surgery in India. The collaboration aims to train surgeons through educational initiatives over two years. Aman Rishi said, "We look forward to expanding access to structured training in fluorescence-guided surgery and supporting surgeons."
Authorities in Nepal’s Chitwan district started burying bodies in temporary trenches after Wednesday’s floods killed 800 people. Officials said they preserve DNA samples to help families identify victims later. Many bodies were decomposing due to heat, but the quick burials sparked criticism as families feel Hindu funeral traditions were ignored.
Larsen & Toubro, Adani, and JSW are among six Indian companies eyeing ISRO’s heavy-lift rocket, LVM3. These firms want to manufacture and operate the ‘Bahubali’ rocket commercially. ISRO started this move to shift routine launches to the private sector, letting the space agency focus on advanced and deep-space missions instead.
Stray Kids member Lee Know donated 100 million won to Nepal flood relief on August 28. He sent the money through World Vision to help families get food and shelter. Lee Know said, “I hope my support can offer a little strength to those going through this difficult time.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited at least 20 countries since August 2025 to strengthen global partnerships. A New York Times report said India seeks to reduce exposure to US trade policies. Priyam Gandhi-Mody said, "We want to build better ties with the rest of the world as our economy grows."
The Master Plan for Delhi-2047 aims to protect the city’s heritage and environment. It focuses on an interconnected green-blue network, including the Yamuna and urban forests. Officials said, "Rivers, forests, wetlands, lakes and parks can no longer be viewed merely as environmental amenities." These efforts will help improve urban life.
The Ganga continued to rise in Varanasi on Sunday, leaving several ghats marooned and forcing boats to be anchored. The district administration set up 61 relief camps and 21 flood posts to ensure safety. "Daily necessities will be supplied as required," said district magistrate Satyendra Kumar, as many locals moved.
An Indian woman’s observations of fit elderly travellers in Europe sparked an online debate about ageing and lifestyle in India. She said, "There is something terribly wrong with Indian lifestyle when it comes to our diet, and physical activity?" Many users joined the discussion on mobility, fitness, and daily habits.
Nirmala Yadav died after falling from a motorcycle on the Zirakpur-Patiala road on Friday morning. She was travelling with her son to celebrate Raksha Bandhan when their bike hit a three-wheeler. She fell and got run over by a PRTC bus. Police registered a case against the unidentified auto driver.
Legislators in Uttar Pradesh and other states want the 18% GST on Vidhayak Nidhi removed. BJP MLA Manish Asija said, "While the government publicises that it gives ₹5 crore to MLAs a year, in reality they get only ₹4.10 crore as ₹90 lakh is deducted as GST." The GST Council rejected this.