The Sports Ministry approved 246 officials and support personnel for India’s Asian Games squad. India will send a 768-member contingent, including 503 athletes, to compete in 36 disciplines in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The Sports Ministry has approved 246 team officials and support personnel to accompany India’s 503 athletes at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision takes India

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood visited flood-affected regions of Nepal to assess the destruction, meet displaced residents and coordinate relief efforts. He appealed to individuals and organisations worldwide to support communities struggling with the loss of homes, livelihoods and family members. Sonu Sood Visits Flood-Affected Communities Sonu Sood travelled to some of Nepal’s worst-affected areas following t

Teachers Day 2026 will be celebrated across India on Saturday, September 5. The occasion honours the dedication, knowledge and service of teachers while commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, India’s first Vice President and second President. Schools, colleges and universities organise cultural programmes, speeches, debates, award ceremonies and student-led activities to thank educators. The observance also highlights the importance of supporting teac

Nepal sought international climate compensation following the deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, officials said on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. From Kathmandu, the government approached a UN-backed fund and considered sending Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly. Nepal has sought international climate compensation following the catastrophic floods that devastat

US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

TTD cancelled Slotted Sarva Darshan token issuance at three Tirupati centres on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, inconveniencing several pilgrims. Officials said tokens for Friday’s darshan would be issued on Thursday as Tirumala prepares for the upcoming Srivari Brahmotsavams. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams cancelled the issuance of Slotted Sarva Darshan tokens at three centres in Tirupati on Wednesday, affecting devotees planning to visit the Sri Venkatesw

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu wished Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on his birthday on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. In a message from Amaravati, Naidu praised Kalyan’s popularity, Panchayati Raj reforms and rural and tribal development initiatives. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu extended birthday greetings to Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday, describing him as a “P

Telangana Minister Konda Surekha left Hyderabad for New Delhi on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, after being called for talks by the Congress leadership. The discussions follow a disciplinary controversy and come amid speculation over her political future and a possible Telangana Cabinet reshuffle. Telangana Forest, Environment and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha’s visit to New Delhi has intensified political activity wit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his appeal to limit unnecessary gold purchases and overseas spending through a video message. Speaking during an official visit to Bishkek, he promoted local consumption, while sections of the jewellery trade raised livelihood concerns. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has renewed his appeal to Indians to avoid purchasing gold unless necessary, reduce non-essential foreign travel and hold

Uzbekistan announced visa-free stays of up to 30 days for Indian citizens. The implementation date and detailed entry rules are still awaited, so travellers should verify requirements before departure. Uzbekistan has announced a 30-day visa-free entry facility for Indian passport holders, opening the way for easier tourism, business travel and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. Uzbek President

Narendra Modi promoted India’s 7.8% quarterly GDP growth in an Instagram video. His “jhooth ki goonj” remark was interpreted as a veiled response to Rahul Gandhi’s youth-focused political campaign. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has used a selfie-style Instagram video to highlight India’s stronger-than-expected economic growth and counter what he described as an “echo of lies” and pessimism being spread across the country. Modi recorded th

Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping exchanged greetings before the SCO group photograph. Shehbaz Sharif later approached Vladimir Putin for a brief conversation as the Russian president left the podium. Brief interactions among Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif drew attention during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek on Tuesday. Modi and

Poola Subbaiah’s legacy returned to focus at the Veligonda Phase 1 inauguration. The project bears his name in recognition of his long campaign for water security across drought-affected western Prakasam. The inauguration of Phase 1 of the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project has renewed interest in the leader whose name is attached to one of Andhra Pradesh’s most significant irrigation initiatives. Poola Subbaiah was a Communist leader and former legislator wh