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Sep 2, 2026, 02:34 AM

US DHS Announces Arrests of 2,197 Immigrants in New York State Operation

US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 2,197 immigrants across the state of New York from late July to late August in an operation. At a press conference in New York City on Tuesday (local time), Mullin said that “Operation Rotten Apple” did what “sanctuary politicians” in New York City and the state of New York refuse to do: made the Empire State safer, noting that the operation received no help from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul. “Over the course of this operation, we arrested murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug traffickers, and violent assailants,” Mullin said. White House Border Czar Tom Homan said that Democratic politicians in New York and elsewhere say that they care about public safety, but will not let immigration law enforcement officers into their jails to take criminals into custody; instead, they release them to the streets. “It makes no sense.” Hochul, meanwhile, challenged the remarks from DHS officials, saying at a separate press conference on the same day that “we’re not a sanctuary state for criminals” and accusing the administration of lying to the public, reports Xinhua news agency. “Here’s my message to the president: Don’t undermine our public safety efforts. Don’t defund the police who thwart terror attacks. Don’t play political games with people’s lives,” Hochul said. “Release the 87 million dollars you owe us, because if you don’t release the counterterrorism funding, you’re betraying every family that lost someone on 9/11,” Hochul said, noting that the DHS, the agency created in response to 9/11, is withholding 40 per cent of New York State’s counterterrorism funding. Mamdani said that if anyone were to commit serious crimes, “we would be in contact with the federal administration about it.” “What we are seeing, however, from ICE is an attempt to criminalise the very fact of being an immigrant, and we are seeing a terrorising of immigrants across our city and, frankly, across our nation, that has left so many, regardless of their status, in deep fear about even leaving their home,” said Mamdani.

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Sep 2, 2026, 02:30 AM

US and Iran Engage in Second Round of Airstrikes, with Explosions and Injuries Reported

War has broken out again between the US and Iran. The US military has launched an airstrike on several IRGC bases in Iran for the second time in three days. In response, Iran also attacked US bases with a ballistic missile. A video of a ballistic missile launch from Iran's Lorestan province has also surfaced. Iranian media say the biggest attack targeting US bases in Jordan so far was attempted, which Jordan claims to have intercepted. According to the information, the US has attacked in Lorestan and Kermanshah in Iran. Several loud explosions were heard in southern Iran's Bandar Abbas, Qashm Island, Jask and Sirik. In addition, the Chabahar and Konarak areas in the southeast. A video of an attack on a wedding venue in Sirik in southern Iran has also surfaced. Iranian officials claimed that 2 people were killed and dozens of Americans were injured in the attack. President Donald Trump has also threatened to retaliate if Iran does not respond.

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Sep 2, 2026, 02:16 AM

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to Participate in 18th BRICS Summit

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will participate in the 18th BRICS Summit later this month in New Delhi. As the chair this year, India will be hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The summit will bring together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries as well as outreach invitees, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for Guterres, said at the press briefing here Tuesday, “… we have yet to officially announce that the secretary-general will participate in the BRICS meeting in New Delhi in about 10 days’ time.” He was responding to a question on possible meetings between Guterres and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit hosted in Kyrgyzstan on August 31-September 1. The theme for India’s BRICS chairship is ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’. Over 350 meetings and high-level engagements have been held in over 25 cities across India to further strengthen the BRICS strategic partnership across three fundamental pillars: political and security, economic and financial, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. Through these engagements, and business-to-business and people-to-people initiatives, India’s BRICS chairship has contributed to advancing BRICS cooperation through practical and development-oriented outcomes, the MEA has said. India, a founding member of BRICS, has previously held its chairship in 2012, 2016 and 2021. India assumed its fourth BRICS chairship on January 1, 2026. BRICS is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Guterres, whose second five-year tenure as head of the United Nations ends in December 2026, had travelled to India in February this year to attend the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The summit was the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South. In Bishkek, Guterres met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the margins of the SCO Summit. The secretary-general expressed his concern regarding the devastating humanitarian and economic consequences of the conflict in Iran, in the region and beyond. He stressed the urgent need to resolve the conflict through dialogue and negotiations, with full respect for international law, including international navigational rights and freedoms in and around the Strait of Hormuz. Guterres also reaffirmed the commitment of the UN to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at a comprehensive and durable solution, his spokesperson said. Putin and Pezeshkian are among the world leaders who will arrive in New Delhi for the BRICS summit. Xi is also widely expected to attend the BRICS summit before visiting the US for a summit meeting with President Donald Trump later this month.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 02:10 AM

Amarmani Tripathi Announces Election Bid, Sparks Political Stir in District

A statement made amidst the growing activism of former minister Amarmani Tripathi in the politics of the district has created a political stir. During the worker's conference held in ward number-9 of Farenda, Amarmani has said to contest elections from Farenda himself and to field his son Amanmani Tripathi from Nautanwa. Its video is also being circulated on the Internet media. Since then, discussions have intensified in the political corridors of the district. Although Dainik Jagran does not confirm the video aired. Amarmani Tripathi, convicted in the Madhumita Shukla murder case, was released in August 2023 due to good conduct and age. But here Amarmani's activism in the Farenda assembly constituency has been in the news for some time. In such a statement made during the conference, the announcement to contest elections is being considered politically important. Meanwhile, after the talk of contesting the son from Nautanwa, a new political statement has been seen in the political circles of the district.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 01:50 AM

ABVP's Strategy and NSUI's Infighting Lead to Defeat in PU Students Union Elections

ABVP was heavily involved in the strategy, NSUI was embroiled in infighting NSUI PU Students Union elections: - ASAP - first time in the fray for the post of President, SATH did not get the support of the students SATH did not get the support of the students Despite the command in the hands of the Haryana veterans Questions on the strategy of NSUI's defeat in the hands of the strategy The Punjab University Students Union elections were considered the semi-final of next year's assembly elections in Punjab, because there are about half a million young voters in every election, which can make the fate of any party. This time in the PU election riots were not really student organizations but political parties. In which BJP's ABVP's Chanakya strategy became the mastermind of the victory, Congress's NSUI was defeated by infighting in the third consecutive election. While AAP's ASAP failed to cross its line despite the strong support of the bigwigs.

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Sep 2, 2026, 01:35 AM

Tejashwi Yadav Slams BJP-RSS Over Lack of SC-ST-OBC Representation

The issue of reservation has gained momentum in India. Since the reservation reform movement, political activity has increased and many leaders are divided with and against it. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has now made a big statement about this. Tejashwi has come down heavily on the BJP and RSS and given figures that there are many big posts and responsibilities, where a total of 10 people from SC-ST-OBC have not been included. Tejashwi Yadav claimed that a total of 10 vice-chancellors from SC-ST-OBC classes will not be found in the university across the country. Neither there are 10 secretaries from these communities in the Government of India, nor can 10 judges from backward and downtrodden classes be counted in the High Court. BJP-RSS and NDA are strongly opposed to reservation. Therefore, in their government: - There is not even a total of 10 vice-chancellors from SC-ST-OBC classes in the universities of the country.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 01:28 AM

Veer Savarkar's Great-Grandson Testifies: Hindutva Ideologue Never Hated Muslims

Satyaki Savarkar, the great-grandson of Veer Savarkar, told a special court that the Hindutva ideologue never hated Muslims. His writings mentioned ways to uplift Muslims, but Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made statements that showed him to be anti-Muslim.

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The Financial Express

Sep 2, 2026, 01:17 AM

ONGC Videsh Negotiates With Venezuela to Recover Stuck Dividends

State-run ONGC Videsh Ltd (OVL) is negotiating with Venezuelan authorities and Petróleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA) to recover nearly $500 million of stuck dividends, with payment options including cash or crude oil supplies, as the company prepares to revive operations in the South American nation following US sanctions relief, a senior official aware of the development said. The negotiations follow OVL securing a general licence from the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in July for operations in Venezuela. OVL holds a 40% stake in the San Cristobal oil project and an 11% interest in the Carabobo project, both in partnership with PDVSA. “Talks are underway for the dividend due to OVL and it is also being negotiated whether it would be paid in cash or in terms of oil supplies. This should be resolved by the time the framework is prepared,” an official aware of the discussions said. OVL is simultaneously working with Venezuelan authorities on a broader operating framework for the two assets. Rajarshi Gupta, managing director of OVL, said after ONGC’s annual general meeting on Monday that the framework could be finalised within the next three months. ONGC had said in an August 18 BSE filing: “The required go ahead was received from US Govt. in July, 2026. Framework agreements for further course of action in both the assets are under discussion with relevant stakeholders.” Queries sent to ONGC and OVL remained unanswered till press time. The OFAC clearance revives OVL’s efforts to recover dividends that have remained blocked for years. During a six-month US sanctions waiver beginning in October 2023, OVL was expected to receive the dues through an oil-for-equity arrangement. However, it could not receive the cargoes before sanctions were reimposed, halting the plan. The dividend issue dates back to the tenure of late Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez, when earnings from PDVSA were appropriated for social spending. Subsequent US sanctions curtailed production at San Cristobal and prevented repatriation of OVL’s earnings. Government-to-government discussions involving India, the US and Venezuela over the stuck dues were underway earlier this year, before the OFAC approval. A PDVSA delegation had visited India in January. The reopening of Venezuela has also acquired greater significance for India’s crude-supply diversification. Venezuelan acting president Delcy Rodriguez met petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri during her India visit in June, when Indian oil and gas companies expressed interest in expanding existing investments and exploring new opportunities. Puri said an Indian technical team would visit Venezuela to assess energy-sector opportunities. India has also resumed Venezuelan crude purchases following the easing of sanctions and amid disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Venezuela became India’s third-largest crude supplier in August, shipping around 350,000 barrels per day (kbd). “If U.S. and Venezuelan crude are combined, the Americas are becoming more important to India’s crude basket, but the recent increase is predominantly being driven by Venezuela rather than by a major ramp-up in U.S. crude,” said Sumit Ritolia, senior manager, modelling, at commodity tracker Kpler. Venezuela holds the world’s largest oil reserves. The White House said on Monday that Venezuelan interim authorities had granted US-backed North American Blue Energy Partners 100-year concessions covering 17 oil fields with around 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The developments come after the US operation in Caracas on January 3 that captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. US President Donald Trump subsequently signed an executive order protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in US Treasury accounts from attachment or judicial proceedings.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 01:02 AM

Ho Chi Minh Declares Vietnam's Independence

On 2 September 1945, Vietnamese communist leader Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam's independence in front of a large crowd in Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square. He declared the formation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Vietnam was occupied by France at the time and Japan had surrendered shortly before in World War II. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ho Chi Minh declared an independent Vietnam in the presence of thousands of people in Hanoi. However, even after making this declaration of independence, Vietnam took about 30 years to fully unite and become independent. Vietnam did not gain independence so easily. Vietnam had long been under French rule. In addition, Japan had also occupied it during World War II. Ho Chi Minh was born in 1890. In 1911, he sailed out of Vietnam as a cook on a French ship. After that, he worked on ships for several years. He lived in London and then in France. He joined the communist movement in 1920 and later became an active member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, where he studied and later became a member of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 12:59 AM

Iran Launches Missile and Drone Strikes Against US Bases in Region

Following the US strikes, Iran retaliated against the US. Iran has fired missiles and drones from its territory, causing tensions to spread throughout the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it responded to the attackers with repentance. The IRGC claimed it targeted a US base in Jordan with ballistic missiles, while Iranian media reported a large-scale drone attack on a US base in Bahrain. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out a heavy ballistic missile strike on Jordan's Prince Hassan Air Base. The strike targeted hangars housing long-range RQ-4 and MQ-9 drones. In a statement broadcast on Iran's state broadcaster IRIB, the IRGC claimed that several drones were destroyed, several US flight and technical personnel were killed, and several parts of the technical infrastructure were set on fire or damaged on the US side of the Jordan Strait. This was not immediately confirmed by the Iranian forces on Tuesday.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 2, 2026, 12:49 AM

US-Iran Conflict Escalates: US Carries Out Airstrikes on IRGC Bases, Warns Against Revenge

The war between the US and Iran in the Middle East has intensified once again. The US military has carried out airstrikes on several IRGC bases in Iran for the second consecutive day on Tuesday. Donald Trump has also threatened Iran not to think about revenge for these attacks, otherwise the consequences will be very deadly. According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, several loud explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, Qashm Island, Jask, and Sirik in southern Iran. In addition, four projectiles fell in the southeastern Chabahar and Konarak areas. Iran's Fars quoted an IRGC spokesman as saying that "America will regret its new attacks." Peace had been maintained for a few weeks since the attack on dozens of IRGC bases on July 29. But once again the war in the Middle East has escalated. The US has accused the IRGC of attacking commercial ships in Hormuz and American soldiers in the area in response to two Iranian rocket attacks in the same day.

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Dainik Jagran

Sep 2, 2026, 12:09 AM

Nepal Demands Climate Compensation After Devastating Floods, Shifts Diplomatic Strategy

After the devastating floods, Nepal has now raised the demand for'climate compensation ', asserting its stance on international aid. Nepal says its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions is minuscule, but the most severe impacts of climate change are being suffered by Himalayan countries. Glaciers are melting fast and extreme weather events are on the rise. The Kathmandu Post reports that Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said Nepal no longer sees aid after climate disasters as just humanitarian aid. Its emphasis is on climate responsibility and compensation. He said Nepal is shifting its diplomatic strategy from aid to justice and compensation. According to Khanal, it is not a matter of charity from any country, but fixing responsibility for the climate crisis and compensating affected countries. He said Nepal has also sent formal climate compensation claims letters to international partners in this regard. The foreign minister of Nepal has joined the United States and China to demand more aid from the world's leading emitters.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 11:03 PM

BJP in West Bengal Faces Challenge to Retain Original Identity with Power

After the formation of the BJP government in West Bengal, the party now faces the challenge of retaining the organisation's original identity with power. Swastik, a Bengali weekly associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, has cautioned the BJP against its alleged Trinamoolisation. The magazine's editorial advises the party leadership to be cautious about public trust, the sentiments of its core workers, and the BJP's political identity. The editorial says that if even two per cent of the people or the electorate accept that the BJP is Trinamoolised, 90 per cent of the voters will move away from the BJP.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 08:54 PM

Mandi Elections: Candidates Campaigning Ahead of Pradhan Post Vote

After the completion of the nomination process, the rounds of meetings have started in the mandi regarding the election of the pradhan post. By late evening, meetings of the candidates and their supporters are going on at different places. The candidates are trying to create an atmosphere in their favor by reaching out to the arhtiyas. Along with asking for votes by going to the advertisement shop, the candidates are telling the arhtiyas in detail about the issue of contesting the election and their preferences after becoming the pradhan. These days in the mandi, discussions are also going on among the arhtiyas about the election of the pradhan post. Every candidate is engaged in gathering support for themselves. However, the final number of candidates in the fray will be decided only after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ends on September 2. Virendra Pradhan, a member of the election steering committee, said that the nomination forms can be withdrawn by 2 pm on September 2. After this, the election symbols will be allotted to the candidates. On September 16, the Maharaja Agrasen Arhtiya Association will vote in the temple.

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Sep 1, 2026, 08:30 PM

BJP Plans Month-Long Celebrations for PM Modi's 76th Birthday

The BJP has planned month-long programmes to celebrate PM Modi's 76th birthday (September 17). The most prominent among these is a bikers'ride from Vadnagar in Gujarat (Modi's birthplace) to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh (his parliamentary constituency) that is likely to draw thousands of people. According to party sources, 10-10 biker groups from Vadnagar and Varanasi will travel between the two cities. Various outreach and outreach programmes will also be held along the way. The event is also an attempt to increase engagement with the youth ahead of next year's assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Elections in Uttar Pradesh are due early next year and Gujarat by the end of the year. This time the programmes have been put on a larger scale as Modi will complete 25 years as the head of the government (including his tenure as Gujarat's chief minister) on October 7. The programmes starting on September 17 include drawing and speech competitions for school students from across the country, social media hackathon and welfare programmes. Union ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mansukh Mandaviya have been entrusted with the responsibility of 25 organisations, including Smriti Irani, Smriti Irani's campaign.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 08:22 PM

World War II: A Conflict Driven by Fascist Powers' Imperialist Ambitions

Addressing the gathering, Inder Singh, Shilkaram Malik and Krishan Malik said that the Second World War imposed by fascist Germany, Italy and Japan was aimed at dividing markets and advancing imperialist interests.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:35 PM

Jats Demand Reservation Among OBCs, Threaten Agitation If Not Met

At the meeting, the Jat Arakshan Sangharsh Samiti demanded that the Centre and the Haryana government provide reservation to the Jat community among Other Backward Classes (OBCs ).The leaders warned that if the demand was not met soon, the agitation would be intensified and steps like sit-ins and road blockades could be taken.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:12 PM

Congress Protests Against Rahul Gandhi's FIR Continue Unabated in Una, India

Una: The Congress protest against the FIR registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi continued unabated with the district youth Congress gheraoing the RSS office in Una on Tuesday.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 07:06 PM

Samajwadi Party Appoints Former MP as Chaupal Leader in Four District Assemblies

Mirzapur: Samajwadi Party state president Shyam Lal Pal has nominated former MP Ramesh Bind to hold chaupals and cadre panchayats in four district assemblies.

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Sep 1, 2026, 07:00 PM

SCO Member States Condemn Terrorism, Call for International Cooperation

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states on Tuesday termed the “double standards” in the fight against terrorism as “unacceptable” and called on the international community to combat the menace, including the cross-border movement of terrorists. In a joint statement, called the ‘Bishkek Declaration’, issued after the meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in the Kyrgyz capital, the member states expressed deep concern over developments in West Asia. The SCO member states strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and emphasised that “double standards” in the fight against terrorism are “unacceptable,” said the joint statement signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other leaders of the SCO. The SCO members called on the international community to “combat terrorism, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, with the UN playing a central role by fully implementing relevant UN Security Council resolutions and the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in accordance with the UN Charter and the principles of international law,” it added. The SCO consists of Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. “Member States note the importance of countering the use of the internet for terrorist, separatist, and extremist purposes. Member States will strengthen coordination of actions in the areas of international information security, information protection, and combating new types of crime,” the declaration said. It said SCO member states, reaffirming their firm commitment to combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism, emphasised the inadmissibility of attempts to exploit terrorist, separatist, and extremist groups for selfish purposes. On West Asia, the joint statement advocated political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict. “Member States, reaffirming their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, advocate a resolution to the conflict solely through political and diplomatic means. In this regard, they welcome all efforts aimed at de-escalating the situation in the region,” it added. The SCO member states also condoled the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei. “Member States note that the only possible way to ensure peace and stability in the Middle East is a comprehensive and just settlement of the Palestinian question,” it said. The SCO countries advocated for the reform and improvement of the system of global governance and regulation. “Member States adhere to a policy that excludes bloc-based and confrontational approaches to resolving issues of international and regional development, and advocate for the peaceful resolution of disagreements and disputes between States,” it added. -PTI inputs

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The Financial Express

Sep 1, 2026, 06:49 PM

ONGC Videsh Negotiates With Venezuela to Recover Stuck Dividends

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:46 PM

Multiple Candidates File Nominations for Various Posts in Organization

Pradeep Srivastava has filed his nomination for the post of senior vice-president. Gitesh Pandey, Archana Pandey and Pinki Tiwari are in the fray for two posts of vice-president (above 10 years). Bhaiya Adarsh Singh, Ranjit Prakash Tripathi, Devendra Kumar, Devendra Yadav and Balwant Singh have filed their nominations for the post of vice-president (below 10 years). Tribhuvan Yadav, Radheshyam Pandey, Mithilesh Singh Chaman, Bhuwalji Singh and Sushil Srivastava will contest for the post of general secretary. Sunil Pandey and Abhaynath Chauhan are in the fray for the post of treasurer. Phule Leendra Singh, Ashok Jaiswal, Ghanshyam Prasad, Anil Pandey, Vijay Shankar Upadhyay and Santosh Singh have filed their nominations for the post of senior executive (above 15 years). The nomination process is being completed as per schedule under the guidance of Chairman Ashok Singh Advocate and Returning Officer Harendra Singh Advocate.

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Amar Ujala

Sep 1, 2026, 06:41 PM

Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad Begins Accepting Nomination Papers for Various Posts

On the first day, 26 nomination papers were sold for various posts including that of president and general secretary. According to Returning Officer Advocate Ramlakhan Patel, the sale, admission and scrutiny of nomination papers will be done from September 1 to 3. The withdrawal of nominations will take place on September 5. The result will be declared after counting of votes on September 11. 259 advocates will vote in the election. On the first day, four nominations for the post of president, two for senior vice-president, two for vice-president, two for category A, two for category B, five for general secretary, one for treasurer, four for joint minister and six for executive member were sold. There is a 25-year advocacy and Rs 4,000 fee fixed for the post of president. For senior vice-president, 20 years and Rs 3,500, for general secretary, 15 years and Rs 3,000 fee has been fixed. Different qualifications and fees have also been fixed for other posts. The calculation of eligibility will be based on the final membership list published on August 31, 2026. Advocates who are less than two years old will not be eligible to contest and vote in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad.

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Sep 1, 2026, 06:31 PM

Congress MLA in Bhopal Accuses Mufti of Being Enemy of Society

In Bhopal, Congress MLA Arif Masood and his supporters have called a Bhopal mufti an enemy of the society.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:38 PM

US Launches Airstrikes Against Iran's IRGC Positions Near Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran are at war again on Monday (1 September 2026). Amid ongoing negotiations over a peace deal, the United States launched airstrikes against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) positions near the Strait of Hormuz. According to US Central Command, the military action was in response to recent attacks by Iran on commercial ships in Hormuz and US troops stationed in the area. According to Iranian local media and IRGC-linked telegram channels, explosions have been heard in large parts of southern and southeastern Iran following the US strikes. Major coastal areas such as Chabahar, Bandar Abbas, Konarak, Qeshm, Jask, Sirik, and Minab have suffered heavy explosions. US Central Command reported that their forces began targeting IRGC positions at 12 noon US time. At 12 pm ET, US forces launched strikes against IRGC targets in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:28 PM

PM Modi Urges Putin to End Ukraine War During SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war. On 31 August 2026, the two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek. During this time, PM Modi said that every day of the war takes humanity back and the world should move towards ending the war by coming out of the endless war. PM Modi also said that India supports every effort towards peace. He stressed on the resolution of disputes through dialogue and peaceful means. This message is also important because the war between Russia and Ukraine, which started in February 2022, has been going on for more than four years now. During the meeting between PM Modi and President Putin in Bishkek, the two leaders also showed warmth. Both shook hands and hugged. After the meeting, the two leaders left in the same car. However, PM Modi also said that it is important for India to continue its statement on the war in the direction of peace.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:28 PM

BJP's New General Secretary Meets Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to Discuss State Politics

A series of meetings and meetings are going on in the politics of Uttar Pradesh these days. In this series, newly appointed National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former MP from Basti, Harish Dwivedi, has met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow on Tuesday. This was Harish Dwivedi's first official and courtesy meeting with CM Yogi after assuming the important office of National General Secretary of the party. This important meeting was held at the Chief Minister's official residence, 5 Kalidas Marg, in the capital Lucknow, where the two veteran leaders had a detailed discussion on many important topics related to the state's politics and organization. After this special meeting with the Chief Minister, Harish Dwivedi also shared a photo of himself on social media platforms. He wrote in the post that "Today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yashasvi Yogi Adityanath had a courtesy meeting. During this time, there was a meaningful discussion on various organizational and political topics." Harish is considered to be a strong base in Purvanchal politics, so this new responsibility and meeting with Yogi CM is considered very important for the upcoming political strategy.

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Sep 1, 2026, 05:19 PM

Bangladesh Weighs Joining Mecca Defense Pact: Experts Caution Against Hasty Decision

Discussions have intensified in Bangladesh about the proposed Mecca Defense Pact with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Security experts and former diplomats of the country say that the government should not take a hasty decision to join this agreement. They believe that it is important to understand its advantages and potential disadvantages well before membership. A conference was held on this issue on Monday (31 August 2026) in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar. It was organized by Voice for Reform. The program was attended by security experts, political analysts, former diplomats, and professors of universities. Chairman of the Foundation for Strategic and Development Studies (FSDS) and retired Major General Fazle Elahi Akbar said that joining the Mecca Defense Pact can give Bangladesh an opportunity to strengthen its defense capability. According to him, being part of this agreement, Bangladesh can improve the supply of defense equipment. Apart from this, the country can increase its military capability and work with other member countries to jointly develop and jointly train military capabilities. He also stated that these advantages can be made clear.

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Aaj Tak

Sep 1, 2026, 05:15 PM

Congress Prioritizes Financially Strong Candidates for Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections

The tussle between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party over seat-sharing for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections continues. Meanwhile, the Congress is planning to give preference to financially strong candidates. The aim is to keep its position strong in the campaign. According to a senior party functionary, the Congress intends to fight the upcoming assembly elections very seriously. Therefore, candidates with a strong hold among the public and able to manage themselves will be given preference. However, where workers from a simple background holding ground are more likely to win, a concession will be given. In addition, candidates are also expected to contribute to the party fund to strengthen the party's position. This new stance of the Congress is contrary to the experiences of the 2022 assembly elections. According to reports, at that time, the party gave up to 70 lakh rupees to many candidates to contest the elections. But after the elections, there were complaints that despite getting the funds, many candidates did not campaign properly in the 2024 elections and despite the money, the Congress won only 399 seats in the Lok Sabha elections and Rahul Gandhi won only two seats in Uttar Pradesh.

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:55 PM

Political Violence Erupts in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District

Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district has witnessed a fresh wave of political violence, with Congress and BJP workers pelting stones and vandalising each other's party offices. The clash started after BJP leaders allegedly attacked the camp office of the local Congress MLA, in response to which Congress workers targeted the BJP office in the town. Police had to intervene and disperse the feuding groups. According to police sources, the dispute started when BJP workers and leaders attacked the Bhuvanagiri MLA's camp office and damaged property. In response, a group of Congress workers reached the BJP office shouting slogans and throwing stones. The situation deteriorated with stone-pelting from both sides, after which police had to resort to mild lathicharge to control the situation. No injuries have been reported so far and the police have filed a case against unknown people from both parties. An FIR will be filed against the BJP for its Nalanda office and Rahul Gandhi's Youth Congress's Right to Reply's on Gandhi's behalf.

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:54 PM

West Bengal BJP MLA Questions Party Leadership Over Self-Promotion and Lack of Opposition to Left Front

West Bengal BJP MLA Amarnath Sakha has questioned the party leadership. He posted on Facebook that some of the party's big leaders are busy promoting themselves instead of fighting the Left Front. Amarnath Sakha is a two-time MLA from Bankura's Onda seat. He has questioned the working style of some party leaders. He says that he has been associated with the BJP for a long time and speaks openly on what he feels is wrong. Sakha alleged that the Left Front is constantly increasing its activities in West Bengal. But the BJP is not opposing it. He said that the party leaders are more concerned about promoting themselves than strengthening the organization and working on the ground. Sakha said in his post, "From morning to night, these leaders are busy campaigning for themselves, no one is fighting the CPI (M)." He also accused the leaders of building a personal following.

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:35 PM

PDP Leader Supports Medical Interns' Demand for Higher Stipend in Jammu and Kashmir

Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir are now getting political support for their demands in Srinagar. PDP leader Iltija Mufti has supported the protesting medical interns. She joined the sit-in of medical interns at Government Medical College Srinagar and justified their demand to increase their monthly stipend from the current Rs. 12,300 to Rs. 30,000. She said that it is a matter of great concern that medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir are getting low stipends while they have a heavy workload. Interns often have to do duty for 12 to 48 hours and they often do not get even basic holidays and adequate time off throughout Jammu and Kashmir. She added, "The demand for a stipend of thirty thousand rupees is just and fair. Many states have already increased their internship stipends significantly. Odisha and West Bengal give about 45,000 rupees each, while Uttar Pradesh have increased their stipends from Rs. 12,000 to 25,000. Bihar and Mufti have also said that the government should seriously rethink its public spending on such programmes."

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Sep 1, 2026, 04:01 PM

Tamil Nadu Politics Heated Up as Chief Minister Vijay is Projected as Future Prime Minister

Tamil Nadu's TVK leaders have been projecting CM Vijay as a future prime minister for the past few days, which has heated up politics in the country. AIADMK chief Palaniswami, meanwhile, took a jibe at the mass outreach campaigns by TVK and the private jet tour of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, saying that he (Vijay) could even become the US president. Palaniswami was asked if the TVK supporters were looking at CM Vijay as a future prime minister. To this, he said, "The chief minister can also become the US president. There is nothing wrong with that, it is his wish." However, dismissing the state government's reliance on social media, he said, "They are running the government by putting reels here, but it will not work there." He also described Chief Minister Vijay as a spendthrift chief minister and compared the current government's spending to former chief minister J. Jayalalithaa's time.

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Sep 1, 2026, 03:42 PM

Indian Bond Yields Near 7% Amid Hawkish Signals and Geopolitical Tensions

Indian government bond yields are closing in on the psychologically important 7% mark as traders rapidly reprice the interest-rate outlook. Hawkish signals from central banks and renewed geopolitical tensions in West Asia have added to the pressure. The yield on the benchmark 10-year government bond ended at 6.96% on Tuesday, its highest level since June. It has risen more than 10 basis points over the past week as expectations of monetary tightening gained ground. The sell-off in Indian bonds mirrors a sharp rise in yields globally, where surging oil prices have revived inflation concerns and prompted investors to ramp up bets on interest-rate hikes. The move began on Friday after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh doubled down on his commitment to tame inflation and gathered momentum this week as renewed conflict in the Middle East pushed energy prices higher. The sell-off has been broad-based. The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds touched 3% for the first time since 1996, while UK 30-year yields climbed to their highest level since 1998. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to levels last seen in January 2025. “Bond yields have been under pressure for about a week, especially after Kevin Warsh’s hawkish remarks, which pushed US yields higher. Compounding this, fresh geopolitical escalations have added further pressure,” said Gopal Tripathi, treasury head at Jana Small Finance Bank. The bigger concern for the domestic bond market, however, is the growing possibility that the Reserve Bank of India may itself have to tighten monetary policy. Tripathi said traders are placing fresh bets on rate increases. “Looking at the near-term yield curve, the most likely scenario is a rate hike of 50 basis points this year,” he added. Those expectations strengthened after the minutes of the August Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, released about a week ago, struck a more hawkish tone than the market had anticipated. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra referred to the possibility of policy “recalibration”, while Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta flagged the case for a rate hike. Since then, the benchmark 10-year yield has risen around 15 basis points. The sharp repricing is even more visible in the overnight index swap (OIS) market. The one-year OIS has jumped around 20 basis points to 6.01% over the past week, while the five-year OIS has risen 11 basis points to 6.51%. OIS rates, widely used by banks and companies to hedge against movements in short-term interest rates, also serve as a gauge of market expectations for the future path of monetary policy. Despite the sharp rise, dealers believe the 10-year yield may struggle to move significantly beyond 7% in the immediate term as markets have already priced in substantial tightening. “I expect yields to trade in the 6.95-7% range for now. OIS has already priced in a 100-basis-point rate hike over the next one year. Therefore, the upside is limited unless there is evidence that inflation will remain higher for a prolonged period,” a dealer said. For bond traders, 7% has now emerged as the key level to watch. A sustained break above it may require a fresh inflation shock or clearer evidence that the RBI’s next move will be a rate hike rather than an extended pause.

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Sep 1, 2026, 03:37 PM

Indian Rupee Rises to Two-Month High Amid RBI Intervention

The Indian rupee extended its gains for a fourth consecutive session, supported by the intervention by the Reserve Bank of India and dollar inflows, according to currency traders. The currency rose 22 paise to 94.95 against the dollar on Tuesday, the highest level in two months. The rupee rose above the 95 level in nearly two months. Following this, the Indian rupee was the best-performing Asian currency on Tuesday. Over the past week, the rupee gained 0.8%. In the calendar year so far, the rupee declined 5.65%. “The RBI sold dollars early in the session around the 95.15 level, pushing the rupee down to its opening near 95.00, after which some dollar inflows supported the currency,” said Anil Kumar Bhansali, head of treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. The RBI has remained active in selling dollars over the past few weeks to keep the rupee within a range. It appears the RBI is trying to keep the rupee either range-bound or even allow modest appreciation, leveraging its ample dollar liquidity to actively manage the currency, Bhansali added. “94.90 and 94.75 are crucial levels; a break could open the door to 94.20–94.30, with the broader trading band still seen around 94–96.5 in the near-term.” The rupee strengthened despite a rise in oil prices, which climbed 1.85% to $92.16 per barrel on Tuesday amid fresh geopolitical developments. US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh warning against Iran and threatened to hit hard. This follows US airstrikes on the country and retaliatory attacks by Tehran. “The positive growth outlook is helping offset pressure from higher oil prices and keeping sentiment towards the rupee stable. Going ahead, crude, dollar movement and FII flows will remain key triggers,” said Jateen Trivedi, research analyst – commodity and currency, LKP Securities.

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Sep 1, 2026, 03:05 PM

Bangladesh Turns to China for Electricity Amid Controversy Over Indian Supply

There is a clear bias towards India in Bangladesh's power policy. When India increased the power tariff by 1 paisa per unit, Dhaka objected. But now the Tarique Rahman government is going to buy electricity from a Chinese company by giving 25 taka per unit. This company will make electricity from waste. If you understand the whole calculation, Bangladesh was paying 11 taka per unit for electricity to India. But the rate given by China is 127 percent higher than this. China has given 25 taka per unit to Bangladesh for waste-to-energy. At present, the price of one taka is 0.77 Indian rupees, but context is needed to understand this comparison. This project going on in Aminbazar, Dhaka is not a substitute for the huge supply of electricity by India to Bangladesh. This project is a small Chinese project, which has a capacity of only 42 megawatts (MW), and its main purpose is to deal with the growing waste problem in Dhaka. But this politically sensitive project is facing long power cuts, gas supply shortages and protests.

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:43 PM

Keir Starmer Steps Down as MP, Focuses on International Matters

Former British Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Keir Starmer has also announced his resignation as an MP from Holborn and St. Pancras, London. He decided to end his parliamentary career of 11 years. In his statement, he described it as a great honour for him to represent the region in Parliament for the last 11 years. During this time, he also mentioned the work done during his tenure, including local work such as the House Project, education and preventing violence among youth through the Camden Youth Safety Taskforce. Starmer said that he will now work on international matters such as defense, security, trade and technology as well as combating violence against women and girls in a rapidly changing world. Recalling the Labour Party and his leadership, he said that he will support the current Labour Party Prime Ministerial candidate in the upcoming June 2026 by-election to lead the party to a historic victory in the 2024 election and as Prime Minister for two years, stabilizing the UK economy, improving public services and lifting millions of children out of poverty.

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:42 PM

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Introduces Revised FNTA Bill Amid Concerns Over Proposed Powers

Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton on Tuesday introduced the revised Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026, in the Assembly after the House withdrew the earlier version amid concerns over its proposed powers and functions. The revised bill was introduced on the first day of the two-day ninth session of the 14th Nagaland Assembly in Kohima. It will be taken up for consideration and passing on September 3. Patton also moved a motion to withdraw the earlier FNTA Bill, which had been introduced during the Assembly’s eighth session in March. Speaker Sharingain Longkumer put the motion to the House, which approved it through a voice vote. The earlier bill, scheduled for consideration and passing on March 27, had been deferred and referred back to the state government for further examination following concerns over the proposed powers and functions of the FNTA, which covers six districts of eastern Nagaland. The Speaker said any amendments or clarifications to the revised bill should be submitted by 2 pm on Wednesday. The revised legislation follows discussions between the state government, Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) and legislators from eastern Nagaland to address legal and constitutional concerns surrounding the proposed authority. Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio had last week expressed hope that the revised bill would be passed on September 3. Rio said the revised proposal had been discussed with representatives of the ENPO, who agreed to the “points”, after which the matter was communicated to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The earlier bill was deferred after the Ministry of Home Affairs sought more time to examine the proposal to confer legislative powers on the FNTA.

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:32 PM

AIMIM Leader Asim Waqar Set to Join Congress Ahead of UP Elections

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:17 PM

India's PM Modi Condemns Terrorism at SCO Summit, Targets Pakistan

On 1 September 2026, the stage of the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on one side, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif of Pakistan on the other. President Xi Jinping of China, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran in the same room. Only then did PM Modi give a befitting reply to Pakistan on terrorism without naming it and reiterated India's commitment to Afghanistan. PM Modi made the strongest statement in his address on terrorism. PM Modi said, "Terrorism cannot be a strategic asset for anyone." This statement was directly aimed at Pakistan's old policy under which it has been supporting terrorist groups against India. PM Modi said, "Double standards cannot be tolerated in dealing with terrorism, everyone should raise their voice on this. We have to eliminate the entire mechanism of terrorism i.e. its funding, recruitment, radicalization and safe havens." According to PM Modi, "Pakistan's response to terrorism is a serious challenge."

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:15 PM

Rahul Gandhi Questions Election Commission Over Voter List Deletions

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has questioned the Election Commission over the deletion of names from the draft voter list under the SIR in Delhi and Maharashtra. He has called the Election Commission a'vote theft commission '. He says this process is aimed at winning the BJP at any cost and weakening democracy. Rahul Gandhi raised serious questions about the draft voter list of Maharashtra and Bengal. He alleged that votes were stolen in Maharashtra. Rahul Gandhi said that 39 lakh new voters were added in Maharashtra between the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and now people's names have been removed from the draft voter list. He claimed that even at that time he called it vote theft. The methods of the BJP and the'vote theft commission'keep changing, and will keep changing - the purpose is the same: BJP's victory at any cost, and the end of India's democracy. Suddenly 39 lakh new voters were added between Maharashtra 2024 and the Assembly elections. I had said it then too. Rahul Gandhi had said it today.

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:10 PM

Yusuf Pathan Withdraws Land Allotment Appeal After Gujarat High Court's Strict Stand

Former Indian cricketer and Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Yusuf Pathan has suffered a huge setback in the long-standing dispute of land allotment by the Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC). After the strict stand of the Gujarat High Court, Yusuf Pathan has withdrawn his legal appeal filed before the division bench without any conditions and has also expressed regret before the court. This entire dispute is related to a plot of 978 square meters near Shubham Party Plot located in Tandalja area of Vadodara. Yusuf Pathan had applied to acquire this land in the year 2012. The standing committee of Vadodara Municipal Corporation had passed a resolution and suggested to give the land on market price and the general body had also approved it. After this, the file was sent to the state government for final approval. However, the state government officially rejected this application of land allotment in the year 2024. On the other hand, without any official allotment letter (allotment letter), the Gujarat High Court had reached the place and issued a notice for the removal of the cattle shed.

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Sep 1, 2026, 02:10 PM

Pakistan's Islamabad High Court Orders Release of Imran Khan and Wife Bushra Bibi from Solitary Confinement

A high court in Pakistan has issued a landmark order for former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the jail administration not to keep the two in solitary confinement and to provide them with all facilities under the jail rules. The 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician and his wife Bushra Bibi are currently lodged in Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Both are serving sentences in corruption and related cases. Justice Khadim Hussain Somroo gave this order while considering the petitions filed against the alleged solitary confinement of Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi as maintainable. The court directed the jail administration to allow Imran Khan's family members to meet him as per the jail rules. Also, arrangements should be made for phone calls to his sons. The court also said that Imran Khan should be provided with newspapers, books and necessary medical facilities daily. The Adiala High Court has directed the jail superintendent to ensure compliance of the orders of Imran Ali Khan and his daughter Mumma Khan within 15 days.

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:51 PM

Indian Bank Strike Looms as Unions Demand Action on Five-Day Banking and Performance-Linked Incentives

New Delhi, September 1, 2026: Banking services across the country could face disruption as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has announced a nationwide strike on September 11, demanding action on five-day banking, performance-linked incentive (PLI) issues and several pending employee demands. The strike, if it goes ahead, is expected to impact services, particularly in public sector banks. Since September 11 falls on a Friday and is followed by two bank holidays, customers in many parts of the country could face a four-day disruption. September 14 is a holiday in some states due to Ganesh Chaturthi. Banking Reforms Stuck, Unions Lose Patience The UFBU, an umbrella body of seven bank employees' and officers' unions, has also warned of a three-day nationwide strike from September 28, coinciding with the half-yearly closure. If their demands remain unresolved, the unions have threatened an indefinite strike from October 26. The key demand is the implementation of five-day banking. The Indian Banks' Association (IBA) had agreed to the proposal as part of the 12th Bipartite Settlement and 9th Joint Note signed on March 8, 2024. Under the proposal, working hours from Monday to Friday would increase by 40 minutes, PTI reports. However, the proposal, which was later sent to the government for approval, has remained pending for more than two years, said All India Bank Officers' Confederation (AIBOC) general secretary Rupam Roy while addressing the media in New Delhi. PLI Dispute Adds Fuel To Conflict The unions have also opposed the government's performance-linked incentive scheme for bank officers in Scale IV and above. They said the scheme differs from the understanding reached with the IBA, under which incentives were to be linked to the overall performance of individual banks and remain uniform for employees and officers up to Scale VII. Under the government's scheme, officers in Scale IV and above could receive a PLI of up to 365 days of basic pay based on individual performance. In comparison, workmen employees and officers up to Scale III would receive a maximum of 15 days' basic pay plus dearness allowance. The PLI issue is currently under conciliation before the Chief Labour Commissioner (CLC) following the strike call by the UFBU and is also pending before the Delhi High Court, said All India Bank Employees' Association (AIBEA) general secretary C H Venkatachalam. Venkatachalam alleged that despite the ongoing conciliation process and an offer to hold bilateral discussions with the IBA, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) advised banks to implement the government's PLI scheme. Pension Demands Remain Unresolved He further claimed that crediting of performance-linked incentives under the DFS scheme has already started in banks, alleging that it violated the requirement to maintain the status quo during conciliation proceedings. Venkatachalam said the DFS-backed PLI scheme would disproportionately benefit a small section of officers and weaken the principle of uniform incentives across cadres. Apart from the PLI dispute, the unions have raised other unresolved issues, including pension updation and improvement, a uniform dearness allowance formula for all pensioners, and an option for employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) to switch to the old pension scheme (OPS). Also Watch: With multiple issues piling up and negotiations failing to deliver a resolution, the planned strike highlights the growing friction between bank unions and authorities over long-pending demands. The coming weeks will determine whether discussions can prevent a disruption to banking services.

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:44 PM

Bihar NDA Leaders Engage in Reservation Row: 'Nobody's Interest at Cost of Anyone's Rights'

Politics continues between Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi, two big Dalit leaders of the Bihar NDA, over the issue of reservation. The opposition says that both leaders have become MPs because of their safe seats. On Tuesday (September 1, 2026), RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav challenged Chirag Paswan and Jitan Ram Manjhi to leave their safe parliamentary seats and contest elections from general category constituencies. Meanwhile, Chirag Paswan has now come up with a befitting reply. In fact, Chirag Paswan's statement was posted by his party's (LJP Ramvilas) X handle on Tuesday. It said that Chirag Paswan's seat is reserved, but not his thinking. The post reads, "Nobody's interest at the cost of anyone's rights, this is true social justice." Four points are mentioned in the X post. It is written, "My seat is reserved, not thinking." Along with this, "I am talking about the justice of the Scheduled Castes-backwards, I am talking about the justice of the general category, I am thinking about the justice of the general category."

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:41 PM

Keir Starmer Steps Down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras to Focus on International Affairs

Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Starmer said that he now wants to focus on international affairs. Starmer said that working on issues such as defence, security, trade and technology will be his priority in a changing world. He also spoke about continuing to work on the issue of violence against women and girls. Former UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has decided to step down as MP on the day Parliament resumes after the summer recess. Following his resignation, a by-election is now being held for the seat. Starmer said, "In the summer, I got time to think about my future. I have decided that now is the right time to step down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras and pass on the responsibility to a successor." The former UK Prime Minister added, "After representing the great Frank Dobson 11 years ago, it has been my privilege to speak out about violence against girls and girls and to speak out of my respect for women's work."

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:19 PM

Blackstone's Knowledge Realty Trust Offer For Sale Subscribed 2.5 Times

The Rs 12,000-crore offer for sale (OFS) of US-based fund house Blackstone in Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) was subscribed 2.5 times, underscoring strong investor appetite. The deal comprised a base offer of about 740 million units (Rs 8,000 crore) and an oversubscription option of about 370 million units (Rs 4,000 crore), or a combined 25% stake. The sale opened on Monday for non-retail investors. Retail investors participated on Tuesday. The issue had a floor price of Rs 108. This is the largest transaction in Indian REITs space, and the second-largest OFS in the country after the LIC stake sale. KRT unit price on Tuesday fell 0.60% to close at Rs 109.64 on the BSE. The deal will reduce Blackstone’s stake in KRT to about 21.5% from 46.5%, making joint venture partner Sattva Group the REIT’s largest holder with a stake of about 32%. Knowledge Realty Trust made its stock-market debut in August last year after raising Rs 4,800 crore in an initial public offering that was subscribed about 13 times. The strong performance of listed REITs is helping deepen the country’s relatively-young market for real estate trusts, giving property owners an avenue to monetise assets while offering investors access to institutional-grade commercial real estate. All five listed REITs have outperformed the Nifty 50 over the past year, delivering total returns of about 8% to 22%, compared with a 1% decline in the index, according to Bloomberg. Embassy Office Parks, Mindspace Business Parks and Nexus Select Trust have each returned more than 20% during the period.

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:15 PM

MNS Chief's Son Accused of Removing PM Modi's Portrait from College

A case has been registered against MNS chief Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray in connection with the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's portrait from Government Polytechnic College in Pune.

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:08 PM

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Targets Congress, Calls Efforts 'Cockroach Janata Party'

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has targeted the Congress by referring to the Cockroach Janata Party. He said that CJP means Congress Jitao Programme. These are just pawns. Many others are also working behind it. CM Devendra Fadnavis also mentioned the Congress's Bharat Jodo Abhiyan. He said that just before the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress had launched the Bharat Jodo Abhiyan, but it was not its own. There were 180 different NGOs. By bringing all these organizations together, the Congress created a narrative against the BJP. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday (August 31) also accused the opposition of trying to impose a political fight on isolated issues after failing to defeat the BJP at the ideological level. Addressing the BJP's state-level convention in Pune, Fadnavis targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's programme'Students'Goonj'and called it a'lie '. The CM further said that the opposition parties "cannot win the battle" by resorting to these ideologies.

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Sep 1, 2026, 01:03 PM

RJD MP Questions Government's GDP Growth Figure, Calls for Constitutional Perspective

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Kumar Jha has hit out at the government over the country's GDP growth figure of 7.8%. He said that the picture is not entirely clear from the economic growth figures alone, but it is important to see how much its benefits are reaching the poor, lower income groups and the middle class. Jha said that the GDP figures should be evaluated in the context of the provisions of Article 39 of the Constitution. He said that it is important to see whether the benefits of economic growth are reaching all sections of the society. According to him, the real picture of the growth figures will be revealed only after looking at them from a constitutional perspective. The RJD MP also raised the issue of price rise of daily necessities. He said that the economic situation cannot be assessed on the basis of GDP figures alone if the prices of these things are increasing. He specifically mentioned the surge in sugar prices during a month.

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