The Indian rupee appreciated by 4 paise to 94.39 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by strong FCNR-related dollar inflows. Elevated crude oil prices and renewed US-Iran tensions, however, limited further gains. Rupee Gains as FCNR Dollar Inflows Improve Liquidity The rupee opened at 94.40 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market before strengthening to 94.39. This represented a gain of 4 paise from the 94.43 clo

Iran has linked the opening of the Strait of Hormuz to an end to US threats and military attacks. Security chief Mohsen Rezaei also announced plans for a restricted maritime zone extending into parts of the Persian Gulf, increasing concerns over shipping and energy supplies. Strait of Hormuz Opening Linked to US Military Actions Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Tehran would commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz

Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. She plans to improve darshan, safety and facilities for women devotees visiting the Ram temple in Ayodhya. Dr Nirmala Yadav has become the first woman appointed to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The educationist said she regarded her selection as God’s will and promised to carry out her responsibilities with dedication,

India’s improved JCR rating could strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s efforts to attract Japanese finance, technology and expertise for Amaravati. JCR Upgrade Strengthens India’s Investment Narrative The Japan Credit Rating Agency has upgraded India’s foreign- and local-currency long-term issuer ratings from BBB+ to A-, with a stable outlook. The September 2 decision reflects the agency’s improved

Police responded to gunfire inside a downtown apartment building. Two victims and the suspected shooter died, while six others were injured, including three Minneapolis police officers who were reported stable. Two people were killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The suspected shooter was also found dead, bringing th

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

Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to JP Nadda seeking an FIR over the Haldwani purification incident. Kharge said no case had been registered against those allegedly involved, despite an assurance in the Rajya Sabha that the matter would be investigated. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Rajya Sabha Leader of the House JP Nadda, urging him to ensure police action over an alleged purification ritual conducted at Haldwani’s Ramlila Ground after Kharge addr

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

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

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

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

Two Kerala-origin women died in separate incidents as police detained a 32-year-old woman and began investigating the circumstances. Kerala women identified after California deaths Two women from Kerala have died in Milpitas, California, in incidents that Indian officials described as homicides, prompting efforts to repatriate their mortal remains. The victims were identified by their relatives as Anjana Hari, 35, from Mudikkode near Mann

Customs officers seized 2.96 kg of suspected hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 3 crore and arrested a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Chennai Airport Customs intercept Kuala Lumpur passenger The Air Intelligence Unit of Chennai Customs arrested a 48-year-old Indian passenger after officers allegedly found nearly three kilograms of hydroponic ganja in his baggage at Chennai International Airport. The passenger arrived in Chennai from Kua