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Despite receding Yamuna water levels, parts of Delhi remain flood-affected. Over 16,000 people in relief camps face health risks, poor facilities, water crisis, and disrupted traffic movement.
On September 6, gold prices reached ₹107,780 per 10g (24K), while silver rose to ₹125,900/kg. Prices influenced by global trends and festive demand.
When Trump was asked if he is ready to strengthen relations with India again, he replied in the affirmative. He said that Modi is his good friend and will remain so. However, he also added that he does not like some of India's policies at the moment, but the relationship between India and America is strong and special, and there is nothing to worry about.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health has suddenly deteriorated. He has been admitted to the hospital after the advice of doctors. His health was not good for the last two days. He was resting at home with medicines, but when there was no improvement in the condition, he had to be taken to the hospital today.
There is a significant change in GST rates, which will reduce the tax on everyday household goods and services. This can reduce the retail inflation rate by 0.65 to 0.75 percent in the next financial year 2025-26. According to the SBI Research report, the implementation of new GST rules will reduce inflation and benefit consumers.
At the United Nations, India described dialogue and diplomacy as the way forward to end the conflict in Ukraine.
India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations P. Harish said that New Delhi is ready to support diplomatic efforts to end the conflict soon. Its permanent solution is not going to come out on the battlefield.
The GST reforms done by the central government after eight years have brought relief to the public, but the politics of Bihar has heated up after the controversial post of 'B for Bidi and B for Bihar' surfaced from the official Twitter handle of Kerala Congress. This post has created a stir in the politics of not only Bihar but the whole country. All the constituent parties of NDA including BJP have taken a sharp dig at the Congress.
India has completely rejected the recent statements of former US advisor and Trump's close aide Peter Navarro. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that Navarro's claims are not only false but also misleading. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told in a press conference that India and the US have a deep and comprehensive strategic partnership, which cannot be affected by such misleading statements.
Tiger Shroff’s action-packed ‘Baaghi 4’ opens strong, earning ₹6.74 crore on release day. Surpassing 25 films, with a ₹200 crore budget, it promises to be a blockbuster hit.
After witnessing the Russia-India-China bond at the SCO summit, experts were waiting for Trump's reaction. However, he had been defiant until now and kept on pushing his tariff vow at the global stage. But US President Trump has made a big statement about India. Trump said that we feel that we have lost India and Russia. We have lost India and Russia to China.
After the monsoon break, the operations of security forces to eliminate Naxalites in Bastar region have again intensified. Since the morning of 7 September, an encounter is going on between the soldiers and Naxalites on the border of Narayanpur and Dantewada. So far six Naxalites have been reported killed in this encounter, but according to sources, this number may also increase.
Police has been issued a lookout notice against Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra. The case is related to a fraud of Rs 60 crore from a businessman, which has happened in the name of investment. According to sources, these allegations have been made against Shilpa and Raj for Best Deal TV Private Limited. Businessman Deepak Kothari said that Shilpa and Raj taken Rs 60 crore from him for the expansion of their company, which they later spent on their personal expenses.
The last lunar eclipse of the year 2025 will take place on the night of Sunday on 7 September, which will be clearly visible in several parts of the world including India. This full lunar eclipse will last for about 3 hours 30 minutes, in which the full phase will be from 11:01 pm to 12:23 am. This eclipse will occur just before the start of Pitru Paksha, which increases its religious significance even more.
Gold and silver prices jumped in Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, and Lucknow as investors turn to safe assets. Experts predict further rise ahead of festive season amid global instability.
After State Bank of India and Bank of India, now Bank of Baroda has also declared the loan accounts of bankrupt Reliance Communications (RCom) and Anil Ambani as fraud. This action has been taken on the basis of alleged misuse of loans which were given almost a decade ago.
Police has arrested a man pretending to be an IAS officer along with a number of luxury cars including Range Rover Defender, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota Fortuner. A resident of Noida, the accused has been identified as Saurabh Tripathi. Police sources revealed that the fake officer was intercepted during a routine vehicle checking drive here in Lucknow.
A controversy erupted in Maharashtra after a video clip surfaced online allegedly showing Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar engaging in a tense conversation with a woman IPS officer during an operation against illegal soil excavation in Solapur district.
Mumbai faces a fresh terror scare as a WhatsApp threat warns of suicide bombers, 34 vehicle blasts, and 400 kg RDX. Police tighten security during Anant Chaturdashi celebrations.
Justice Abhay Oka raises ethical concerns over CJI B.R. Gavai’s involvement in collegium recommending his nephew’s appointment, emphasizing need for transparency and distancing in judicial selections.
Heavy monsoon rains trigger floods across North India, causing over 340 deaths, widespread destruction, school closures, and severe disruption to transport and agriculture in multiple states.
Read more: Relentless rains wreak havoc across North India, several states flooded
The fashion world has mourned the death of Giorgio Armani. Armani, a pioneer of Milanese ready-to-wear fashion who revolutionized global fashion with his unstructured look, died at his home at the age of 91, his fashion house shared.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a big step for the sponsorship of Team India ahead of the Asia Cup. The BCCI has increased the base price for companies sponsoring Team India, so that the board's earnings can exceed Rs 400 crore in the next few years.
Unknown drones were seen flying at many places in Milkipur area in Ayodhya district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night. Seeing these drones, an atmosphere of fear and insecurity was created among the villagers. People remained awake till late night and this incident was also reported to the local police. The police reached the spot and inspected the spot, but no concrete information could be found about the drone.
The Central Government has issued an important notification today on Thurday and appointed Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as the new Chief Justice of Bombay High Court. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal shared this information on social media platform X.
A big decision related to consumers was taken in the meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council held on 3 September. The government has reduced the tax on several electronic products. Now many household and electronic goods have come in the slab of 18% instead of 28%. However, smartphone customers have not got any relief this time.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been handling the reins of the state for the last two terms. Under his leadership, development, law and order and big projects have been discussed continuously. Now a film based on his life struggle and political journey is coming. The name of this film is - 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'. The powerful trailer of the film has been released, in which actor Anant V Joshi is seen playing the role of Yogi Adityanath. His look and acting is impressing the audience a lot and the discussion about it has intensified on social media.
Putin said that keeping in mind powerful economies like India, China and Russia, our world needs a new multipolar order. He described the unipolar world model as outdated and inappropriate and said that the dominance of one country is not acceptable. Instead, he cited forums like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as examples of this multipolarity, where all member countries are equal partners.
There was a huge uproar in the West Bengal Assembly on Thursday, when the dispute between the BJP and Trinamool Congress (TMC) members escalated. The situation deteriorated so much that the marshal had to be called, but there was also a scuffle between the BJP MLA and the security personnel. After this uproar, Leader of Opposition Shubhendu Adhikari was suspended from the House.
As of 4 September 2025, gold prices in major cities are as follows: 22 carat gold in Delhi, Jaipur, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Lucknow is Rs 98,100 per 10 grams and 24 carat gold is Rs 1,07,010. At the same time, 22 carat gold is trading at Rs 97,950 and 24 carat gold at Rs 1,06,860 per 10 grams in Bengaluru, Patna, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
Flood situation is getting serious due to heavy rains in the Delhi-NCR region. It rained in many areas on Thursday morning as well, due to which the water level of the Yamuna river has increased and many low-lying areas have been submerged. Water has entered homes and shops in areas like Yamuna Bazaar, Majnu Ka Tila, Mayur Vihar, Geeta Colony and Jharoda Kalan. The Meteorological Department has predicted more heavy rains this month, which may worsen the situation. Many flights have also been affected due to bad weather.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has made a major change in the tax system and implemented a new special tax slab of 40%. This tax will be imposed on those products which are considered 'Sin Goods' means harmful items and luxury items. Its purpose is to reduce the consumption of these items and make the tax system more simple. Under this new slab, 40% GST will be levied on expensive items like pan masala, gutkha, cigarettes, tobacco products, sugary drinks, caffeinated beverages, big cars, heavy bikes, personal jets and yachts. This tax will replace the compensation cess.
The situation of heavy rains and floods is becoming serious in Punjab. More than 1400 villages in all 23 districts of the state have been hit by floods, affecting about 4.5 lakh people. Due to this, the Punjab government has declared the entire state as disaster-hit. All departments have been instructed to work on a war footing to make relief and rescue operations effective in the affected areas. Employees' leaves have been canceled so that they can speed up the relief work.
Kavitha resigns from BRS after suspension, blames cousins Harish Rao and Santosh Kumar for plotting her ouster. Claims a larger conspiracy to break the Kalvakuntla family.
Minorities from Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh can now legally stay in India without passports if they arrived by 31 Dec 2024, under a new Home Ministry order.
India, Russia discuss expediting S-400 missile system deliveries amid geopolitical tensions. Under $5.5B deal (2018), Moscow to supply remaining two systems in 2026 & 2027.
As the festive season is approaching, the demand for gold and silver is once again increasing across the country. Especially due to weddings and traditional festivals, people are buying jewelry in large quantities.
China held a massive military parade showcasing advanced weapons, signaling rising geopolitical power. Presence of global leaders marks diplomatic win amid tensions with the US and Japan.
‘Baaghi 4,’ starring Tiger Shroff, Harnaaz Sandhu, Sonam Bajwa, and Sanjay Dutt, garners strong advance bookings. With intense action and high expectations, the film targets a powerful box office opening.
A newborn girl died after being bitten by rats in Indore's MY Hospital NICU. Though pneumonia was cited as the cause, the incident raised serious concerns over hospital negligence and hygiene.
Delhi-NCR witnessed heavy rain at September’s start, causing waterlogging, traffic jams, and rising Yamuna levels. IMD forecasts continued light rain; schools shut and flood alerts issued in vulnerable areas.
Donald Trump defended high tariffs on India, citing unfair trade balance and India’s oil trade with Russia, emphasizing his ‘America First’ policy to protect U.S. interests and economic strength.
After five days of fast at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Maratha reservation movement leader Manoj Jarange Patil has announced the end of the movement. He said that today is a Diwali like day for us because the government has accepted most of our demands. Manoj Jarange broke the fast emotionally and victory slogans echoed among the supporters.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Branch Manager and Field Officer of UP Gramin Bank at Chandausi, Uttar Pradesh today on 2nd September for accepting bribe. Both the officers are accused of illegally demanding and accepting Rs 30,000 from the complainant.
Kawasaki has launched the 2026 version of its popular sports bike Ninja ZX-6R in the Indian market. The ex-showroom price of the new ZX-6R has been kept at around Rs 11.5 lakh, which is about Rs 60,000 more than the previous model. This time the company has introduced the bike in a new and attractive lime green color scheme, which also includes white and blue stripes. However there are no changes have been made to the engine and mechanical parts of the bike.
The Election Commission has sent a notice to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera in the case of having two voter identity card (EPIC) numbers. The District Election Office of New Delhi has issued a notice to Pawan Khera for registering his name in the voter list of more than one constituency. This action has come after the BJP's allegations that Pawan Khera has registered his name in the voter list of two constituencies - Jangpura Assembly Constituency (East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency) and New Delhi Assembly Constituency (New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency).
Heavy rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning turned the roads of Gurugram into canals, which exposed the poor drainage system of the city. A few hours of rain turned Gurugram into a 'flood city' and the general public had to face a lot of trouble due to waterlogging in many areas of the city.
Realme has introduced its new smartphone Realme 15T in India. This phone has a 6.57-inch Full HD + OLED display, which has a refresh rate of 120Hz and offers a peak brightness of 4000 nits. The phone is powered by a large 7000mAh battery, which supports 80W fast charging. Inside it is MediaTek's Dimensity 6400 Max chipset, which is based on 6nm technology. Realme 15T will also offer three OS updates and four years of security updates.
The Delhi High Court denied bail to Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid and others, calling the 2020 riots a pre-planned conspiracy, not mere protest. All accused remain in custody under UAPA.
The 'Close Friends' feature is coming soon on WhatsApp; sharing status will now have to be more personal.
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