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National News Highlights
- Seven Killed in Stampede at Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple
At least seven devotees were killed and several injured in a stampede-like incident at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai. An inquiry has been ordered. - Eight Pilgrims Killed in West Bengal Hotel Fire
Eight people died after a major fire broke out at a hotel near the Tarapith Temple in Birbhum. Several others were injured as guests were trapped inside. - NTA Announces UGC-NET Retest for Three Subjects
The NTA will re-conduct UGC-NET examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology on September 9-10 following errors in the papers. - Supreme Court Directs Karnataka to Comply with Cauvery Water Order
The Supreme Court asked Karnataka to comply with the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s directions on releasing water to Tamil Nadu and will review the situation again. - BJP Announces Major Reshuffle of National Office-Bearers
The BJP unveiled a new national team under president Nitin Nabin, with 64 office-bearers, including 18 MPs and 10 women. Deepak Mhaske replaces Amit Malviya as head of the party’s social-media team. - Jharkhand Student Protests Continue Over Recruitment Exams
JPSC-JSSC aspirants continued protests in Ranchi, demanding action over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations and seeking government intervention. - CAG Flags Serious Gaps at Major Railway Stations
A CAG audit highlighted deficiencies in drinking water, toilets, fans, seating and other passenger amenities at several major stations, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah and Sealdah. - E. Coli Found in Drinking Water at Railway Stations
The CAG report also flagged water-quality violations, including detection of E. coli in samples from railway stations. Railways announced upgrades to filtration systems at 20,000 locations. - Three Killed in Karnataka Forest Shootout
Three men were killed in a confrontation in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Forest officials described it as an encounter with suspected poachers, while the families disputed the account and alleged a fake encounter. - Delhi Wildlife NGO Comes Under Scrutiny in Leopard Skin Case
Officials are investigating allegations surrounding the seizure of leopard skins in Agra and the alleged involvement of a Delhi-based wildlife NGO. Two staff members have been held in connection with the probe.
International News Highlights
- Iran Warns It Could Escalate if US Deal Is Not Honoured
Iran warned that it could escalate the conflict if Washington does not honour the terms of an agreement within weeks, as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. - US Pushes New Diplomatic Effort on Gaza Ceasefire
US envoy Jared Kushner held talks with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt and later met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Washington sought to advance a 15-point Gaza ceasefire roadmap. - Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises as Rescue Efforts Continue
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia has killed at least 53 people and displaced thousands. Nearly 1,000 aftershocks have complicated rescue operations. - Europe Battles Widespread Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat
Belgium, France, Greece, Spain, Croatia and other European countries are fighting major wildfires. Belgium’s largest recorded wildfire has burned about 3,000 hectares, while fires in Greece have killed two people. - Ukraine Reports Heavy Russian Attacks as Drone Warfare Intensifies
Ukraine reported extensive Russian drone and missile attacks, while Russia said Ukrainian drones targeted areas around Moscow and other regions. Kyiv continues to seek additional air-defence support.
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