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Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. Brent crude futures rose 2.77% to $107.51 per barrel, while WTI futures climbed 2.27% to $102.32 per barrel. Oil prices []

The Meeting planned on Monday between Iran and the Gulf countries to discuss arrangements for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has been postponed. Omans Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi announced the development late Sunday evening. He said the regional meeting scheduled for Monday in Salalah has been postponed in the interest of []

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has extended his wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Hindi Diwas today. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that from literature and journalism to cinema, television, education, and the digital world, Hindi has become a powerful medium of expression for millions of people. He said that []

Prime Minister Narnedra modi has extended his greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi today. Sharing Sanskrit Subhashitam in a social media post, Mr Modi wished that the sacred festival infuses new energy and fresh enthusiasm into everyones lives. He also wished that all endeavors succeed through the divine blessings of Lord []

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today paid tribute to Param Vir Chakra awardee Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid on his martyrdom day. In a social media post, Mr Birla said that Abdul Hamid displayed indomitable courage and exceptional combat skills during the 1965 India-Pakistan War and made the supreme sacrifice for the nation. Mr Birla []

The Indian contingent for the Asian Games 2026 received a grand send-off in New Delhi yesterday in the presence of Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Dr. Mandaviya, along with Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha, Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao, and Chef de Mission Sahdev Yadav, unveiled the official jersey of []

Ahead of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi over the weekend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The two leaders are expected to discuss a range of regional and global issues, including the Ukraine conflict, the situation in West Asia and key []

Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan will be on an official visit to Australia and New Zealand beginning today. During the visit, Admiral Swaminathan will hold bilateral discussions with the senior leadership of the Royal Australian Navy and engage with senior Australian defence leadership. He will also visit key operational and training establishments []

Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Dipak Misra has been conferred with the Kalinga Ratna Award by Sarala Sahitya Sansad in Cuttack. The award comprises a silver idol of Goddess Saraswati and a citation. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Mishra said a person may travel far in life, but the soil of birth continues []

Oil prices rose to nearly a six-week high amid a wave of strikes between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Brent oil futures rose to hover around $97 a barrel, up 9 percent over the last five days and 19 percent over the last month. Mondays market moves are []

Iran threatened on Monday to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including US oil and gas interests, was vulnerable. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned the United States that any attack on Irans oil and gas assets would draw retaliation against American energy interests []

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi urged Iran to re-engage with the UN agency, as the UK, France, Germany and the US sought a resolution to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council. Hours after Iran said it would reciprocate if the IAEA adopted a resolution against it, Grossi declined to assess what impact []

Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel has backed Indias bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying the body must be reformed to reflect the realities of the present global order. In an interview with a news agency, Mr Bettel said Indias size and global importance make []

Iran has raised gasoline prices for high-volume consumers, marking the second fuel-price increase since December as the country faces growing economic pressures. Irans state media reported that under the new system, people buying more than their quota of 110 litres (29 gallons) of gasoline a month, now must pay one lakh rials (about 7 cents) []

Delhi Police has arrested three persons in connection with the building collapse at Satya Niketan in New Delhi while intensifying its probe into the incident that claimed seven lives. Delhi Police has arrested alleged owner of the building, her husband and her son in connection with the incident that occurred on 6th of this month. []

International travellers leaving India will see a small but important change at airports starting September 1. Kudos to the Bureau of Immigration for digitising the process by doing away with the mandatory stamping of boarding passes for international departures. This means passengers will no longer need to get their boarding passes stamped during immigration clearance, []

The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 987 on Monday, with bodies continuing to be recovered, while around 4,000 people are still missing. Search and rescue operations entered their seventh day today, with more than 10,000 people rescued so far. Due to intermittent rain, swollen rivers, and damaged roads and []

India and Canada have taken a major step towards strengthening their economic ties by setting a target to expand bilateral trade to 70 billion Canadian dollars by 2030. The announcement came following Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans visit to Toronto, where she held talks with her Canadian counterpart, Franois-Philippe Champagne.Caption: India, Canada Set 2030 Goal []

The toll of the disaster following flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border continues to rise. According to Nepals disaster agency, 626 people have died and 2,426 are missing in Nepal so far. According to Chinas state-run news agency, Xinhua, seven people have died in Tibet, and 554 are still missing. This brings the []

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invited global investors to invest in India in Chicago, USA. Addressing a high-level business roundtable with leading investors and business leaders in Chicago, USA, she highlighted the growing investment potential in India. The meetings main theme was Manufacturing in India for India and for the World. The Finance Minister stated []

Ministry of External Affairs has said that 320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable or are reportedly missing following the flash flood tragedy on Wednesday. He said, around 100 people of Indian origin, holding other nationalities, also remain uncontactable. Addressing the media in New Delhi today, Mr Jaiswal said that 63 Indian nationals working at the Trishuli-1 []

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met a group of 21 pilgrims belonging to Tamil Nadu in New Delhi who were rescued from Nepal. The pilgrims had arrived in Kathmandu from the flood-affected area yesterday and reached New Delhi this afternoon. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar thanked the government of Nepal and []

The US government announced on Wednesday financial assistance of $500,000 to Nepal. Expressing its condolences over the devastating floods in Nepal, the State Department promised to provide emergency assistance to the country. The agency said Washington is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region while pledging $500,000 to support rescue efforts. In a message []

At least 105 Indians are among 384 people reported missing after devastating flash floods struck Nepal. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 384 travellers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are missing following the floods. The missing foreign tourists include 105 Indians, 37 NRIs, and others from the United States, Malaysia, the United []

Iran promised to retaliate against expanded U.S. economic sanctions, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washingtons pressure campaign. Irans Economy Chief Ali Madanizadeh dismissed new U.S. measures as another failure, saying Tehran had anticipated them and has a two-year plan in place. He said the government understands inflation, currency pressure and []

India has dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance and essential medicines to support Nepals response to the devastating floods. The mountainous country was ravaged by floods, with a massive deluge sweeping through Nepals northern Rasuwa district. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar shared the update on social media platformX . []

India and China reached an eight-point consensus during the 25th round of talks between their Special Representatives on the boundary question in Beijing on August 25, 2026. The Special Representatives (SR) of India and China on the Boundary Question was held in Beijing, China. Wang Yi, Special Representative of China, Member of the Political Bureau []

In Nepal, nearly 160 people have been killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing after a massive flash flood swept through central Nepal yesterday. Originating in Tibet, the flood devastated several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal told the parliament []

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged people to remain vigilant amid a seasonal rise in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, saying that the majority of infections are mild and self-limiting and there is no cause for panic. The IMA has advised people not to take antibiotics over the counter for flu symptoms, stressing that H1N1 []

The 7th High-Level Meeting (HLM) between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was held in Chennai on August 25, 2026 under the framework of the 2015 Memorandum of Understanding on Coast Guard Cooperation. The meeting was co-chaired by Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General, Indian Coast Guard, and Major General Luong []

National Security Advisor and Special Representative on India-China Boundary Matters Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng today. The Indian Embassy in Beijing stated in a social media post that prior to the 25th round of Special Representative talks, both sides discussed ways to maintain peace and stability in the border areas.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has directed all agencies to take strict measures against infiltration. Inaugurating the 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026 in New Delhi, Mr. Shah directed that an AI-based analysis of information available on Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) platforms should be done to create SOPs to counter various national security challenges. To effectively tackle []

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with discussions focusing on key regional and bilateral issues, including the situation in Ukraine. During the meeting, President Putin acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modis consistent position on the conflict, saying he is aware of PM Modis efforts to address the situation through []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon young diplomats to build strong grassroots-level engagement in their countries of posting and deepen Indias connection with local communities. Interacting with the Officer Trainees of the 2025 Batch of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) at Seva Teerth, Mr Modi encouraged the Officer Trainees to expand their networks beyond []

The government has lifted export restrictions on wheat flour and related products, opening the way for overseas shipments of atta, maida, semolina and other wheat-based products. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government has amended the export policy for wheat flour and related products, with immediate effect. []

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched on 25th August 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) under the regulatory oversight of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) completes 10 years of transforming digital payments in India. UPI has emerged as the backbone of Indias digital payments ecosystem and a critical driver of financial []

The New Zealand government is set to introduce legislation on Monday proposing a ban on use of social media for children under 16. The country has been seeking to restrict young peoples access to platforms such as Instagram and TikTok for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December. The proposed []

Iran has discovered a new gas field in southern Fars Province containing an estimated 7,500 billion cubic feet of gas. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Sunday the country has discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves in a field in the southern Fars province. Paknejad said, Nearly 5.7 trillion cubic []

Some good news for women in Uttar Pradesh travelling during Raksha Bandhan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced free bus travel for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. From 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29, women and one companion can travel free of charge on Uttar Pradesh []

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting China on August 24 to take part in the India-China Special Representative-level talks on the boundary issue with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. NSA Dovals visit comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinpings possible visit to India for the BRICS summit in September. Doval and Wang are expected []

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah disclosed this in a social media post. Mr Shah said that the decision will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time []

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on being re-elected as the President of Zambia. In a social media post, Mr Modi noted that India greatly values its multifaceted partnership with Zambia. The Prime Minister added that he looks forward to working together with President Hichilema to further strengthen India-Zambia relations. File Image

United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country against Iran. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, President Trump said Iran had failed to take the opportunity to make a deal and warned that the country would face economic warfare and isolation []

India extended their decade-long unbeaten run over arch-rivals Pakistan with a 5-3 win in a high-voltage Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen city of the Netherlands on Wednesday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and striker Abhishek scored a brace each while Hardik Singh converted a penalty stroke for India. Playing their first World Cup in eight years, []

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed as false the claim that China has entered 60 kilometres into Arunachal Pradesh. In a social media post, Mr Rijiju said photos and videos from Bangladesh were being used to falsely portray Chinese entry into Arunachal Pradesh. He said such claims could demoralise Army personnel guarding the border and []

The Union Cabinet today approved five projects, including four railway projects and one highway project. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi today, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the projects worth Rs 13,041 crore were approved today by the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr []

External Affairs Minister joined his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Bala in laying the foundation stone of the new Chancery complex of High Commission of India on Wednesday. In a post on social media, Dr. Jaishankar expressed confidence that this complex will reflect the new era of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and further strengthen services for the Indian []

A massive blaze at a Kolkata hotel early Wednesday killed nine people, including a child, and injured six others. The incident took place around 1:30 a.m. on Free School Street near New Market in central Kolkata. Upon receiving information about the blaze, fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Several guests []

US President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is ready to make a deal, adding that there was no conflict within the administrations position on diplomatic engagement with Tehran. The development comes amid conflicting statements from Washington and Tehran over the status of the Strait of []

The Railway has decided to extend Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati BGJammu TawiSabarmati BG Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing greater convenience to passengers travelling to the shrine town. As part of the extension, the train will receive additional stoppages at Samba, Bari Brahmana and Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan. The revised timetable will []