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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to shuffle his Cabinet on September 3 or 4, likely dropping minister Konda Surekha. Sources said, "inaction even after the outburst of minister's daughter would weaken the Chief Minister." The party leadership will discuss these changes in Delhi before making a final decision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek on Monday. He greeted the 87-member Indian contingent as they walked into the arena. The event, held from August 31 to September 6, showcases traditional sports and the rich heritage of various nomadic civilisations.
At the SCO Summit in Bishkek, India must use its strategic autonomy to promote peace and regional security. India chose its own interests in global conflicts rather than picking sides. By talking to everyone, India shows that an independent foreign policy is a strength that helps achieve important global goals.
The Centre on Monday decided to defer the house-listing phase of the Census 2027 in Manipur. This move followed strong demands from civil society groups to implement the NRC first. A senior official said, "The decision has been taken in view of demands from Meitei and Naga groups in the state."
Three Kuki villagers were killed and four others got injured in an attack by alleged Naga rebels in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday. The attackers also set many houses ablaze at N Teikhang Kuki village. Local groups condemned the violence, saying, "No political objective can ever justify the murder."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. Modi advocated for a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He said, "Every step taken towards ending the war energises peace." He also held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding regional strikes.
PM Modi met President Putin on Monday in Bishkek to discuss ties. The leaders shared a hug and a handshake during the summit. Modi invited Putin to the BRICS Summit in New Delhi this September. Putin said, "I'm very grateful to you for your personal attention to the Russia-India relationship."
Himachal Pradesh recorded 67 earthquake tremors in the three years to 1 August 2026. Revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi said these quakes caused Rs 7.05 lakh in damage to private property. Chamba saw the most activity with 26 tremors. The government now uses better monitoring to track these high-risk seismic zones.
APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda criticised Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Yilwatda said the move threatens the new minimum wage and student grants. He argued that returning to subsidy would hurt government finances and reverse economic gains, urging leaders to focus on sustainable growth for citizens.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy challenged K Chandrashekhar Rao to a debate on the performance of the People's Government versus the 10-year BRS rule. He said, "If KCR truly intends to do justice to Telangana and has any faith, the BRS leader must attend the Assembly." Protests are also planned.
The BJP has nominated eight Muslim candidates for the upcoming Jaipur municipal corporation elections. This marks a shift after the party fielded no such candidates in the 2023 Assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls. "Muslims will vote for development," said spokesperson Ramlal Sharma. Polling will take place on September 9.
Delhi’s draft electoral roll published on Monday excluded 47.7 lakh of 1.45 crore voters. Officials said, "Delhi being the national capital, has a large number of floating population which could be the reason for high number of deletions." People left out can file claims for inclusion until September 30.