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National News Highlights
1. Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma creates history
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman officer from the non-medical branch of India’s armed forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal. She has taken charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education).
2. India sends fifth aircraft with relief to flood-hit Nepal
India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal, sending a fifth aircraft carrying relief and rescue material, including an 11-member specialist rescue team and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines.
3. 163 Indians rescued from flood-hit Nepal
The MEA said 163 Indians have been rescued from areas affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, as rescue operations continue. Indian teams are also assisting in specialised tunnel-rescue operations.
4. Supreme Court clears way for withdrawal of cases against student protesters
The Centre told the Supreme Court it would not pursue criminal cases filed against students over the July 20 protests. The development has led to the planned September 5 march being called off.
5. PM Modi calls for ‘Wed in India’ and Swadeshi push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his appeal for Indians to choose domestic destinations for weddings and tourism, promote local products and avoid unnecessary purchases of gold and overseas destination weddings.
6. Heavy rain continues to disrupt several states
The IMD issued an Orange Alert for very heavy rainfall in parts of Chhattisgarh, eastern Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand, while several other states remain under heavy-rain warnings.
7. Three killed in Odisha wall-collapse incidents
Heavy rainfall in Odisha has resulted in three deaths in separate wall-collapse incidents, adding to concerns over the continuing monsoon conditions.
8. Delhi tightens bus safety measures after Noida gang-rape case
Delhi authorities have moved to strengthen safety regulations for buses, including requirements relating to GPS tracking and panic buttons, following the Greater Noida–Delhi bus gang-rape case.
9. Ram Temple trust appoints its first CEO
The Ram Janmabhoomi temple trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the temple’s first Chief Executive Officer, bringing a senior defence administrator into the temple’s management structure.
10. ED searches 14 premises in NHAI toll-fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at 14 locations across seven states/UTs as part of its investigation into an alleged NHAI toll-fraud case.
International News Highlights
1. US-Iran conflict sees major escalation
The United States and Iran exchanged some of their most intense attacks since July. The US said it struck Iranian military and communications targets, while Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks against US-linked targets in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Iraq.
2. Russia launches fresh attacks on Ukraine
Russian strikes hit Ukrainian cities including Odesa and Kyiv, with casualties reported, including a child. The attacks come amid renewed international efforts to find a path towards ending the war.
3. Xi Jinping begins major Egypt visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a three-day visit aimed at deepening China’s strategic relationship with Egypt, including cooperation in defence, technology and regional affairs.
4. Egypt condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf states
Egypt strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, warning that the escalation threatens regional stability and international navigation.
5. At least 22 killed in Egypt bus crash
A passenger bus crash in Egypt’s South Sinai has killed at least 22 people, according to authorities, making it one of the day’s major international tragedies.
Quote of the Day
“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
— Albert Einstein
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