Kaushambi blast toll 13, cracker unit owner among 3 held; 7 cops suspended

The death toll in the Kaushambi firecracker factory blast rose to 13 on Tuesday. Police arrested the owner, Naushad, after an encounter, while two family members also got caught. Authorities suspended seven cops for negligence. The administration now plans to use the National Security Act against all six named accused.

Cops grill Abhishek Banerjee for 5 hours in Camac Street case; he calls it political vendetta

Kolkata police questioned Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee for five hours on Tuesday regarding a Camac Street office clash. Banerjee called the probe political vendetta after leaving the station. Police already arrested 13 people following the August 27 incident. Banerjee said, "This is political vendetta," while denying all serious charges.

SCO Summit: Pakistan PM Sharif says water must never be weaponised

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on September 1, 2026, that water must never be weaponised. Addressing the SCO Summit, he said, "Water is the lifeblood of our region." He stressed that treaties are binding commitments. Sharif also spoke about regional terrorism, noting Pakistan lost many lives fighting it.

CJP chief hails Supreme Court's quashing of FIRs against students

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, quashed all FIRs against students who joined NEET protests. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke welcomed the move, calling it "absolute justice." The court also ordered the Centre to provide compensation to families of students who died following the NEET paper leak incident.

BJP chief meets Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov, discusses India-Russia ties

BJP president Nitin Nabin met Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at the party headquarters. They discussed the long-standing India-Russia relationship and upcoming high-level engagements. The party said, "The interaction focused on the long-standing and time-tested India-Russia relationship." Both sides also celebrated their strong, enduring diplomatic ties.

Year after they paid for plaques, inaugurations, Punjab teachers wait for government to clear Bill

Punjab teachers are still waiting for reimbursements over a year after the government’s "Sikhya Kranti" campaign. Teachers spent their own money on inauguration plaques and ceremonies for 25,000 school works. Vendor Harkeet Singh said, "I haven't received a penny from the government." Many teachers now struggle to get their money back.

Telangana Mahila Congress protests FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Telangana Mahila Congress members staged a protest in Hyderabad on Tuesday. They demanded the withdrawal of the FIR against Rahul Gandhi. President Errabelli Swarna said the FIR reflected the BJP's "vindictive politics." Police stopped their rally, so the group held a protest at Gandhi Bhavan to show their strong opposition.

PM Modi at SCO Summit: Calls for Action on Cross-Border Terror, Connectivity, and Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the SCO summit in Bishkek, calling for zero tolerance toward cross-border terrorism. He said, "terrorism cannot be treated as a strategic asset." Modi urged nations to dismantle terror ecosystems and respect sovereignty. He also pushed for better trade, connectivity, and diplomacy to resolve regional conflicts.

Goa CM again: More than 90% crimes in the state committed by migrants

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday that more than 90% of crimes in the state are committed by migrants. He stressed that police verification of labourers and tenants is essential for security. Opposition MLAs questioned the government on further steps to reduce these rising crime rates in Goa.

Theft of firearms including four AK-203 assault rifles from Army establishment in Secunderabad triggers heightened security

Twelve firearms, including four AK-203 assault rifles, went missing from an Army establishment in Secunderabad on August 31, 2026. Authorities found locks broken at the 20 Madras Regiment premises. This theft triggered heightened security across the cantonment, with schools moving classes online as officials work to recover the stolen weapons.

Chirag Paswan gets death threat: 'You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists’

Union Minister Chirag Paswan received a death threat on Tuesday. An unsigned letter sent to his ministry warned, “You will be killed shortly by hardcore terrorists.” His office wrote to the home secretary, seeking a thorough probe and a review of his Z-category security cover to ensure his personal safety.