On the 11-year completion of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday emphasised how India's economy has progressed over the years and how crores of citizens have been connected to the financial system.

Gorakhpur, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is emerging as a significant industrial hub due to incentive-driven policies and improved connectivity. GIDA has allocated 182 acres for 54 new units, attracting major investments from companies like PepsiCo, Adani Group's Ambuja Cement and Coca-Cola's Amrit Bottlers. Further investments are expected from Reliance Consumer Products and Shree Cements, boosting the region's industrial growth.

Intelligence agencies alerted Bihar authorities about three Pakistani terrorists entering through Nepal. Vehicle checks are underway in border areas. Police stations are on high alert. A reward of Rs 50,000 is offered for information. The terrorists, identified as Hasnain, Adil, and Usman, arrived in Kathmandu in August. They are suspected to have entered Bihar through Araria district.

Arundhati Roy, at her memoir launch, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me,' stated that those labeled 'anti-nationals' often genuinely care about the country, while self-proclaimed nationalists prioritize personal wealth. She described her memoir as a tribute to her mother, Mary Roy, a women’s rights activist. «I write when it becomes harder to keep quiet than to write,» Roy told PTI.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has accused Rahul Gandhi's 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' in Bihar of using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A viral video allegedly shows individuals using a slur against PM Modi during the Yatra in Darbhanga district.

The BJP has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav after a video surfaced from a Bihar rally allegedly showing offensive language used against PM Modi and his late mother. The BJP accused the opposition leaders of stooping to the lowest form of politics, crossing all boundaries of insult and vulgarity. The party stated that the people of Bihar would not forgive them.

The BJP has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav after a video surfaced from a Bihar rally allegedly showing offensive language used against PM Modi and his late mother. The BJP accused the opposition leaders of stooping to the lowest form of politics, crossing all boundaries of insult and vulgarity. The party stated that the people of Bihar would not forgive them.

Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed gratitude after an Enforcement Directorate raid at his home. The ED seized his phone during the raid. Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh checked in on him. AAP workers showed solidarity. The ED conducted searches at 13 locations in Delhi-NCR. The action relates to alleged irregularities in hospital construction projects. AAP dismissed the case as political vendetta.

The Supreme Court has provided journalist Abhisar Sharma with four weeks of protection from arrest regarding an FIR filed by Assam Police. The case stems from a video criticizing the Assam government's alleged communal politics and land allocation for a cement factory.

In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Gurez sector. Alert troops spotted and challenged the intruders, leading to a fierce exchange of fire. The operation, codenamed Naushera Nar IV, resulted in the neutralization of two terrorists, with the anti-terror operation still in progress.

Opposition parties, including CPI, are increasingly boycotting joint parliamentary committees, deeming them ineffective under the BJP government. Following similar decisions by TMC, SP, Sena UBT, and AAP regarding the JPC on controversial bills, pressure mounts on Congress to reconsider its participation. This potential complete boycott highlights a significant division within the anti-BJP alliance, driven by hostility towards the government's initiatives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, with both leaders exchanging views on the recent meeting in Washington involving European, US, and Ukrainian leaders aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Amit Shah praised the success of Operation Sindoor and Operation Mahadev. These operations avenged the Pahalgam terror attack. Security forces eliminated terrorists responsible for killing 26 Indians. The operations sent a strong message to Pakistan-based terror groups. Shah felicitated the bravehearts involved in Operation Mahadev. He highlighted the improved security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Following Nikki Bhati's death from alleged immolation, conflicting claims emerge. Nikki's sister-in-law defends the husband and in-laws, accusing Nikki's family of dowry demands and abuse. Nikki's father vehemently denies these counter-allegations. Investigators are revisiting the case, re-examining Nikki's sister's statement to clarify the events leading to her death.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasised self-reliance and using indigenous products, advocating for international engagement by choice, not pressure, aligning with the true spirit of swadeshi. He cautioned against excessive imports that harm local vendors and highlighted the growing fanaticism and the crisis of wokeism in the world, urging a return to Dharma for balance and acceptance of diversity.

Kavitha Rao is a London-based journalist and a nationwide bestselling author. In this conversation, Rao discusses her latest book, ‘Spies, Lies and Allies: The Extraordinary Lives of Chatto and Roy’. The book explores the untold stories of Indian revolutionaries and their international exploits in the fight for independence.

Uttar Pradesh is set to launch a 'No Helmet, No Fuel' campaign from September 1-30, enforcing helmet use for two-wheeler riders. District magistrates will lead the initiative, denying fuel to those without helmets, aiming to promote road safety. The government emphasizes cooperation and awareness, viewing the campaign as a pledge for safety, not a punishment, to reduce road accidents.