Here are the top national and international news updates for today, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events. From Supreme Court rulings and electoral roll revisions in India to global discussions on the Ukraine conflict and natural disasters, these highlights capture the most important stories shaping current affairs.
National Headlines
INDIA IMD ISSUES RED ALERT FOR DELHI-NCR, PUNJAB, HIMACHAL, J&K
Heavy rainfall prompts flash-flood and landslide warnings across northern India over the next few hours, with authorities on high alert.
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PUNJAB FLOOD CRISIS DEEPENS AS 1,400 VILLAGES SUBMERGED, 29 DEAD
Punjab grapples with its worst floods in decades—over 3.5 lakh residents affected and schools shut amid evacuation and relief operations.
RAINS SHUT DELHI-NCR SCHOOLS; FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS LIKELY, AIRLINES ISSUE ADVISORIES
Educational institutions remain closed and airlines advise passengers to check flight status amid ongoing heavy showers in Delhi-NCR.
PM MODI CALLS CEOS AT SEMICON INDIA 2025, PUSHES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR EXPANSION
At the Semicon India summit, PM Modi invites industry leaders to scale up domestic chip manufacturing capabilities.
GST COUNCIL MEETS TO DISCUSS NEXT-GEN TAX REFORMS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs GST Council’s 56th meeting, aimed at rationalising tax rates and simplifying processes.
International Headlines
ISRAEL KILLS 113 PALESTINIANS IN GAZA, INCLUDING 33 SEEKING AID
Israeli operations in Gaza City reportedly kill aid-seekers; drone strikes target civilians in designated “safe zones.”
ISRAEL MOBILISES 60,000 RESERVISTS FOR GAZA CITY OFFENSIVE
Israel steps up military operations by mobilising tens of thousands of reservists to intensify its campaign in Gaza.
INDIA SENDS 21 TONNES OF RELIEF TO EARTHQUAKE-HIT AFGHANISTAN
Following a 6.0 magnitude quake, India delivers emergency supplies to support relief efforts amid high casualties.
RUSSIA BOMBARDS WESTERN UKRAINE; POLAND SCRAMBLES NATO JETS
Ukraine reports new missile strikes on the west, prompting NATO to deploy aircraft from Poland in response.
ABOVE-AVERAGE MONSOON RAIN EXPECTED ACROSS INDIA IN SEPTEMBER
Forecasts indicate 109% of normal rainfall expected in most parts of India, raising both agricultural hope and flood concerns.
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