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National News Highlights
1. Modi-Putin talks focus on India-Russia strategic ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. The discussions covered defence, energy, regional conflicts and the safety of Indian seafarers, with both leaders stressing dialogue and diplomacy.
2. Xi Jinping-Modi meeting being arranged on BRICS sidelines
China has confirmed that India and China are arranging a bilateral meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Xi’s visit to India for the BRICS Summit. Beijing said it wants to strengthen communication and cooperation while managing differences.
3. BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi amid global tensions
Leaders of the expanded 11-member BRICS grouping are arriving in New Delhi for the September 12–13 summit. The wars in West Asia and Ukraine, along with differences among members, are expected to test the grouping’s ability to reach common positions.
4. Supreme Court seeks timeline for food warning labels
The Supreme Court has directed FSSAI to establish a scientifically justified timeline for the second phase of front-of-package warning labels on foods high in fat, sugar or salt. The court also stressed the importance of nutritional literacy among children.
5. Gujarat braces for return of heavy monsoon rain
After a three-week lull, significant rainfall is expected across Gujarat from September 12. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts, while Saurashtra and Kutch continue to face a substantial rainfall deficit.
6. Vellore church collapse leaves three dead
An under-construction church collapsed in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Rescue operations continued through the night, with several people rescued and others hospitalised. Authorities have ordered a detailed probe into the collapse.
7. Bihar floods affect nearly 47 lakh people
Flooding has affected around 46.88 lakh people across 15 districts of Bihar. Two breaches in embankments in Bhagalpur have worsened the situation, while relief operations and community kitchens continue.
8. Delhi-Mumbai rail corridor targeted for faster trains
Indian Railways is upgrading the Delhi-Mumbai route under Mission Raftaar to permit speeds of up to 160 kmph, with an eventual target of reducing travel time between the two cities to around 12 hours.
9. Escaped drug smuggler re-arrested in Punjab
A drug smuggler who had escaped from Narcotics Control Bureau custody in Jammu was re-arrested in Jalandhar in a joint operation involving the NCB, Jammu & Kashmir Police and Punjab Police.
10. Assam police officer arrested in alleged crude-oil theft case
An Assam police officer has been arrested over alleged links to a crude-oil theft racket involving the puncturing of an ONGC pipeline in Sarupathar. The investigation is continuing.
International News Updates
1. US marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people. Ceremonies were held at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville, with victims’ names read out in solemn remembrance.
2. Houthis seize strategic island near Red Sea shipping route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have captured Mayun Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, further escalating the conflict in Yemen and raising concerns over one of the world’s key maritime routes.
3. NATO says it thwarted suspected Russian undersea sabotage operation
Western officials say NATO forces recently deterred a suspected Russian operation involving undersea communication cables near Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The development comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and NATO.
4. Iranian strikes damage US military aircraft in Jordan
A US official said Iranian strikes this week damaged several American military aircraft at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 aircraft and several F-15s. The incident adds to the escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
5. Trump declines Saudi request for direct US strikes on Houthis
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly sought US military assistance against the Iran-aligned Houthis. President Donald Trump declined to commit US forces directly, while agreeing to provide intelligence and targeting support.
Quote of the Day
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.”
— Maya Angelou
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