Daily News Wrap – BILKULONLINE

• Bilkul Online
• 9:00 PM |  30 Aug – 31 Aug 2026

 National News Highlights

1. Air India flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after bomb threat
A Dammam–Delhi Air India flight carrying 32 passengers made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after a note mentioning a bomb was found in the aircraft. Security teams searched the plane and found no explosive device; all passengers and crew were safe.

2. Five sentenced to life imprisonment in Vadodara minor gang-rape case
A Vadodara court sentenced five men to life imprisonment in a case involving the gang rape of a minor, marking a significant development in the high-profile criminal case.

3. NEET-PG re-exam ordered for two Jaipur centres
Candidates affected by power failures during the NEET-PG 2026 examination at two Jaipur centres will get another chance. The re-examination has been scheduled for September 5.

4. Delhi Police agrees to drop 13 FIRs against NEET protesters
The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that it no longer wishes to pursue 13 FIRs registered against protesters during the NEET-related demonstrations in July.

5. Supreme Court orders surrender of Goa nightclub fire accused
The Supreme Court upheld cancellation of bail for three co-owners of the Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire, directing them to surrender within two weeks.

6. India expects a weaker September monsoon
The India Meteorological Department expects September rainfall to be below normal, after August rainfall remained 16% below average. The weaker monsoon could affect standing crops and soil moisture across several regions.

7. Indian team begins DNA identification work after Nepal floods
A forensic team from India has begun DNA-related identification work as rescue and recovery efforts continue in flood-hit Nepal. Around 403 Indian nationals had crossed into Nepal from China amid the disaster.

8. Indian Army pilots evacuate casualty from 18,600 feet
Army aviation personnel carried out a difficult high-altitude evacuation operation in the Himalayas, rescuing a casualty from an altitude of around 18,600 feet.

9. Haridwar hit by severe waterlogging
Heavy rainfall caused extensive waterlogging in parts of Haridwar, disrupting traffic and movement around major stretches including Bhagat Singh Chowk. Authorities continued monitoring the situation.

10. Bengaluru terror case: second accused gets seven-year jail term
A second accused in the Bengaluru Islamic State-linked terror case received a seven-year prison sentence after pleading guilty. The case relates to an alleged Al-Hind module active in South India.

International News Highlights

1. Nepal flood disaster: rescue teams search for hundreds
Rescue operations continued in Nepal after devastating floods and landslides. Authorities said 933 workers from 11 hydropower projects were missing in the affected region, while thousands of security personnel were involved in rescue efforts.

2. US-Iran tensions flare up again
Military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified after Iranian missiles targeted US bases in Jordan following American strikes in the Strait of Hormuz area. Washington also announced fresh economic pressure on Iran.

3. Russian drone barrage on Kyiv enters fifth day
Russian drone attacks continued over Kyiv and surrounding areas for a fifth consecutive day. Ukraine said Russia had launched roughly 1,500 drones over four days, while strikes damaged buildings and disrupted daily life.

4. Israeli strikes kill at least five in Gaza
At least five Palestinians were reported killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on Monday. Israeli forces said the attacks targeted Hamas militants, while the continuing violence has deepened the humanitarian crisis.

5. Global coral reefs struggling to recover from repeated bleaching
Scientists warned that coral bleaching is occurring so frequently in many parts of the world that reefs are increasingly losing the recovery time they need between extreme-heat events.

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