India rejected the Indus Water Treaty court ruling, stating the agreement remains in abeyance. Prime Minister Modi met Iran’s President Pezeshkian to discuss trade and West Asia peace. India’s GDP grew 7.8% in the first quarter of FY27, exceeding RBI estimates. A stranger’s warning helped over 370 Nepal schoolchildren escape a devastating flood. Tensions grew between Congress and TVK over the 2029 prime ministerial candidate.
IISc has launched a not-for-profit company to advance India's quantum computing potential. This new entity will serve as a thematic hub under the National Quantum Mission. It aims to unite researchers, industry, and startups for indigenous technology development. Shared facilities will support the creation and testing of quantum devices. The initiative seeks to build a skilled workforce and reduce foreign technology dependence.
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, the Navy chief, emphasized the growing contestation in the maritime domain, highlighting a critical phase of strategic evolution and emerging threats. His remarks followed the induction of INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel capable of operating at depths of 300 meters. This advanced ship is designed not only for submarine rescues but also excels in humanitarian missions and disaster relief efforts.
The Centre has asked the Supreme Court to quash FIRs against NEET protesters. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented this plea before the Chief Justice. The Supreme Court will hear this significant matter on September 1. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party announced a new protest march. This march will occur in Delhi on September 5 over unfulfilled assurances.
Student protests for improved school conditions have shifted from cities to villages across India. The Cockroach Janata Party's campaign exposed poor government school infrastructure in several states. State governments responded with new regulations and accelerated development projects. Political parties are now focusing on youth outreach and educational issues. This movement highlights youth as potential game-changers in electoral politics.
TOI reporters visited govt schools in 6 Rajasthan districts after the CJP row. The findings show how basic govt schooling has collapsed in pockets of the state, from the coaching capital of Kota to desert villages and Jhalawar’s tragedy-hit Piplodi.
Uzbekistan and India have elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Both nations unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in a joint statement. This marks a significant diplomatic alignment on regional security dynamics and counter-terrorism efforts. Leaders called for concerted actions against terrorist entities and disrupting financing networks. They stressed holding perpetrators and their backers accountable for their actions.
In a call to action, Prime Minister Modi urged young Indians to use social media in innovative ways to fight against drug addiction. He also celebrated the success of the PM SVANidhi scheme in promoting women's economic empowerment, with approximately 35 lakh women benefiting from it to strengthen their businesses.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an FIR. This appeal follows an alleged «purification» of a rally venue in Haldwani. Rahul Gandhi previously alleged BJP-RSS elements were responsible for the incident. The Congress leader stated the act violated the Constitution and SC/ST Act. She questioned the government's inaction over the alleged crime.
Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan stressed that governments must listen to citizens and allow dissent. He stated that questioning is an essential expression of citizenship and liberty in democracies. Universities should foster free thinking and encourage students to ask difficult questions. Intolerance undermines the constitutional framework when disagreement is silenced or punished. A democracy's maturity is shown by its response to unpopular or inconvenient opinions.
The NEET-PG 2026 examination faced disruption due to a power failure at two Jaipur centres. A retest is scheduled for September 5 for 2,445 affected candidates. A three-member committee will investigate the internal power supply problem. The nationwide examination was conducted with extensive security measures and real-time monitoring. NBEMS expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the candidates.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk believes organizers of the Cockroach Janta Party movement have political ambitions. He stated that such aspirations are normal and not objectionable if the platform remains non-party. Wangchuk described the organizers as well-meaning and skilled individuals with no current indications of corruption. He advised them to maintain the CJP as a neutral pressure group for broader support.
The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister, through 'Mann Ki Baat', had urged the youth to stay away from drugs and turn the resolve of a 'Drug-Free Youth, Developed India' into a mass movement.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted Lucknow's transformation into a city combining modern infrastructure and defence technologies with its cultural heritage, saying the state government is working to fully clean the Gomti River by the end of this year.
