The official schedule for the 2026 Nobel Prize announcements has been released. The winners will be revealed in Stockholm and Oslo from October 5 to 12, beginning with Physiology or Medicine and ending with Economic Sciences. The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements will begin on Monday, October 5, with the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine and continue until Monday, October 12, when the prize in Economic Sciences is announ

Reports said the Congress high command asked Telangana minister Konda Surekha to resign. Surekha, however, said she had not received such a demand, while the party disciplinary report and a possible Cabinet reshuffle fuelled speculation. The Congress high command has reportedly asked Telangana Endowments and Forest Minister Konda Surekha to resign amid escalating tensions within the state party unit. Reports said the leadership may consider removing her from th

Telangana proposed examining the possibility of introducing seaplane operations at Hussain Sagar. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed the idea and the progress of Warangal and Adilabad airport projects with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has discussed a proposal to explore seaplane operations at Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar with Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu. The idea is expected to be exa

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

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

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

Revanth Reddy’s first 1,000 days as Telangana chief minister offer a mixed political picture. His leadership and welfare measures have gained attention, while rhetoric, election promises and long-term stability remain key tests. Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has reached the 1,000-day milestone in office after leading the Congress to power in a state long dominated by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi. His tenure ha

Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Accord’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee. Pakistan sends senior delegation to Istanbul meeting Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to hold the first meeting of a high-level committee created under their new trilateral Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul on Monday. The inaugural session of the Strategic Political and Defence Committ

NIELIT plans a Rs 730.70 crore Quantum and AI university campus offering education, research, skilling and startup support in Amaravati. Campus receives in-principle approval from APCRDA Amaravati’s ambition to become a national centre for advanced technology has received another major boost with a Rs 730.70 crore NIELIT Quantum and Artificial Intelligence university campus planned in the Andhra Pradesh capital region. The Nati

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: TNSTC will operate additional buses from August 27 to 30 to manage increased travel during the weekend and wedding season. TNSTC Special Buses From Chennai Announced For Weekend Rush The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has announced additional bus services from Chennai and other major cities between August 27 and August 30. The special arrangements are intended to accommod

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:27 AM IST: USGS confirmed that a glacial collapse, rather than an earthquake, triggered the catastrophic Nepal floods. Kathmandu and Nepal-Tibet border: At least 160 people were killed, while hundreds remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal Flash Floods Traced To Massive Glacial Collapse KATHMANDU: The catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities alon

Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as U.S. embassies and consulates begin a global training initiative for consular officers. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa-service appointments would be adjusted to accommodate the training. The department did not provide a detailed timeline or specify how long the disruptions could last at individual diploma