Why is Asim Munir accused of pulling off a 'soft coup' in Pakistan?
Pakistan's Parliament has hastily passed laws that further consolidate military power under Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, with experts referring to it as "soft" or "legal coup". The new laws put Army, Navy, and Air Force under single Defence Forces Headquarters headed by Munir. He can now retire, discharge, or retain personnel and even change prescribed retirement limits.
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07:55 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Pakistan's Parliament has hastily passed laws that further consolidate military power under Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, with experts referring to it as "soft" or "legal coup". The new laws put Army, Navy, and Air Force under single Defence Forces Headquarters headed by Munir. He can now retire, discharge, or retain personnel and even change prescribed retirement limits.
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What is each sector’s contribution to India's 7.8% GDP growth?
India's real GDP is estimated to have grown 7.8% in Q1 FY27, up from 6.9% a year earlier. The tertiary sector led growth at 10% at constant prices, driven by financial and real-estate services. The secondary sector grew 8.6%, while the primary sector expanded 2.9%. Agriculture and allied activities, which grew 3.6% during the quarter, supported the primary sector's performance.
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07:47 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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India's real GDP is estimated to have grown 7.8% in Q1 FY27, up from 6.9% a year earlier. The tertiary sector led growth at 10% at constant prices, driven by financial and real-estate services. The secondary sector grew 8.6%, while the primary sector expanded 2.9%. Agriculture and allied activities, which grew 3.6% during the quarter, supported the primary sector's performance.
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Woman finds live caterpillar inside sandwich at Paris Panini in B'luru; shares pic
A woman in Bengaluru has claimed that she found a live caterpillar inside a panini (grilled Italian sandwich) ordered from Paris Panini. Taking to X, Anwesha Majhi questioned hygiene standards at cafes and criticised the outlet's cleanliness. "What's wrong with hygiene these days?...It makes me so sad," she wrote. She also shared a picture and video of the live caterpillar.
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08:00 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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A woman in Bengaluru has claimed that she found a live caterpillar inside a panini (grilled Italian sandwich) ordered from Paris Panini. Taking to X, Anwesha Majhi questioned hygiene standards at cafes and criticised the outlet's cleanliness. "What's wrong with hygiene these days?...It makes me so sad," she wrote. She also shared a picture and video of the live caterpillar.
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2.06 crore names deleted as Maharashtra's draft electoral roll released
The Election Commission of India on Monday published Maharashtra's draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The state had 9,78,54,049 voters before the revision, of whom 7,71,65,562, or 78.86%, were included in the draft rolls. The list comprises 3,95,89,905 male, 3,75,72,570 female and 3,087 third-gender voters. Names of 2,06,88,487 voters were excluded.
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08:26 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The Election Commission of India on Monday published Maharashtra's draft electoral roll following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The state had 9,78,54,049 voters before the revision, of whom 7,71,65,562, or 78.86%, were included in the draft rolls. The list comprises 3,95,89,905 male, 3,75,72,570 female and 3,087 third-gender voters. Names of 2,06,88,487 voters were excluded.
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08:26 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning issued for several states, list released
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states and UTs for Tuesday (September 1). Such rainfall is very likely over Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, West Bengal and Sikkim.
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08:26 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy to extremely heavy rainfall warning for several states and UTs for Tuesday (September 1). Such rainfall is very likely over Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Odisha, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, West Bengal and Sikkim.
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Gold prices fall for 4th day in a row in India
Gold prices fell for the fourth straight session, declining by ₹1,500 to ₹1,60,900 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday. The yellow metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹1,62,400 per 10 grams on Friday. Meanwhile, silver remained steady at ₹2,45,500 per kg. Globally, spot gold traded marginally lower at $4,448.56 per ounce.
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08:25 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Gold prices fell for the fourth straight session, declining by ₹1,500 to ₹1,60,900 per 10 grams in Delhi on Monday. The yellow metal of 99.9% purity had closed at ₹1,62,400 per 10 grams on Friday. Meanwhile, silver remained steady at ₹2,45,500 per kg. Globally, spot gold traded marginally lower at $4,448.56 per ounce.
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08:25 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Massive fire at Bali restaurant after balloons explode at birthday party
Chez Gado Gado restaurant in Bali's Seminyak caught fire after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during a birthday celebration, reports said. A sparkler reportedly ignited one of the balloons, triggering a series of explosions that set the restaurant's thatched roof on fire. A video of the incident shows people running for safety as flames spread behind them.
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08:42 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Chez Gado Gado restaurant in Bali's Seminyak caught fire after hydrogen-filled balloons exploded during a birthday celebration, reports said. A sparkler reportedly ignited one of the balloons, triggering a series of explosions that set the restaurant's thatched roof on fire. A video of the incident shows people running for safety as flames spread behind them.
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08:42 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Bihar, Jharkhand sign agreement ending 26-yr-old Sone River water dispute
Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed an agreement to end the 26-year-long dispute over the sharing of Sone River water. Under the new agreement, Bihar will receive 5.75 million acre-feet of water, while Jharkhand will get 2 million acre-feet. The total 7.75 million acre-feet was originally allocated to the then undivided Bihar under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement.
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08:37 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Bihar and Jharkhand on Monday signed an agreement to end the 26-year-long dispute over the sharing of Sone River water. Under the new agreement, Bihar will receive 5.75 million acre-feet of water, while Jharkhand will get 2 million acre-feet. The total 7.75 million acre-feet was originally allocated to the then undivided Bihar under the 1973 Bansagar Agreement.
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PM Modi shares post praising India's GDP growth with 'Dhurandhar' music
PM Narendra Modi used Dhurandhar The Revenge's song 'King of Lyari' while praising India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27 in an Instagram post. "Doomsayers were doomed, and India bloomed…yet again!" he said. "Song selection goated," a social media user said. "The song selection is too good," said another. India's GDP has defied expectations of slowdown due to US-Iran war.
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08:55 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi used Dhurandhar The Revenge's song 'King of Lyari' while praising India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27 in an Instagram post. "Doomsayers were doomed, and India bloomed…yet again!" he said. "Song selection goated," a social media user said. "The song selection is too good," said another. India's GDP has defied expectations of slowdown due to US-Iran war.
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Messi retires from international football
Argentina football team captain Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football. "It is a decision that hurt and still hurts deep down but I understand that the time has come...I've given everything I had...I have nothing left to give," he wrote on Instagram. Messi scored 125 goals in 207 matches for Argentina.
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08:51 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Argentina football team captain Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football. "It is a decision that hurt and still hurts deep down but I understand that the time has come...I've given everything I had...I have nothing left to give," he wrote on Instagram. Messi scored 125 goals in 207 matches for Argentina.
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Messi shares handwritten retirement letter, reveals he wrote it 2 days after World Cup final
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi shared handwritten letter announcing his retirement from international football. He revealed he wrote it on July 21, two days after Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain. "Today...after what happened with my father, I'm even more certain about my decision than before," he wrote. His father Jorge Messi passed away on August 8.
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09:13 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Argentine football legend Lionel Messi shared handwritten letter announcing his retirement from international football. He revealed he wrote it on July 21, two days after Argentina's FIFA World Cup 2026 final defeat to Spain. "Today...after what happened with my father, I'm even more certain about my decision than before," he wrote. His father Jorge Messi passed away on August 8.
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What is Messi's net worth?
Argentina football legend Lionel Messi, who retired from international football on Monday, has a net worth of around $1.1 billion, according to Forbes. The 39-year-old forward's wealth comes from his football contracts, endorsements and business ventures. Messi also has an option to acquire an equity stake in Inter Miami after retirement, Forbes said. Messi reportedly earns $140 million annually.
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09:08 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Argentina football legend Lionel Messi, who retired from international football on Monday, has a net worth of around $1.1 billion, according to Forbes. The 39-year-old forward's wealth comes from his football contracts, endorsements and business ventures. Messi also has an option to acquire an equity stake in Inter Miami after retirement, Forbes said. Messi reportedly earns $140 million annually.
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Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar jailed for 8 yrs for posing as Supreme Court judge
A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years of imprisonment for impersonating a Supreme Court judge. He called a judicial officer in 2017 and adopted a regional accent to pose as SC judge from South India in order to influence a bail hearing in another criminal case. He was in police custody when he made the calls.
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09:15 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years of imprisonment for impersonating a Supreme Court judge. He called a judicial officer in 2017 and adopted a regional accent to pose as SC judge from South India in order to influence a bail hearing in another criminal case. He was in police custody when he made the calls.
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Messi's best friend De Paul pays tribute after his retirement, says 'You're immortal'
Lionel Messi's best friend and Argentina teammate, Rodrigo De Paul, paid tribute to him after his retirement from international football. "Your unconditional love for our country...your leadership and the kindness you showed every player who entered...training ground, making sure they felt welcome...Thank you....You can't imagine how many smiles you brought to our faces! You're immortal," he said.
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09:41 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Lionel Messi's best friend and Argentina teammate, Rodrigo De Paul, paid tribute to him after his retirement from international football. "Your unconditional love for our country...your leadership and the kindness you showed every player who entered...training ground, making sure they felt welcome...Thank you....You can't imagine how many smiles you brought to our faces! You're immortal," he said.
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Anna Hazare admitted to ICU in Mumbai
Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to an ICU in a Mumbai hospital after developing severe viral infection and acute dehydration. He was undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi but was shifted to Mumbai after his health deteriorated. Hazare sat in silent protest for two hours in July in solidarity with CJP protest in Delhi.
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09:53 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to an ICU in a Mumbai hospital after developing severe viral infection and acute dehydration. He was undergoing treatment at a local hospital in Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi but was shifted to Mumbai after his health deteriorated. Hazare sat in silent protest for two hours in July in solidarity with CJP protest in Delhi.
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Pic shows PM Modi and Putin travelling in same car after bilateral meet
PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car to the opening ceremony of World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena after their bilateral meeting at 2026 SCO Summit. The two leaders had similarly travelled together at the previous SCO Summit in China's Tianjin. Putin also shared a car with PM Modi during his India visit.
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10:12 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car to the opening ceremony of World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena after their bilateral meeting at 2026 SCO Summit. The two leaders had similarly travelled together at the previous SCO Summit in China's Tianjin. Putin also shared a car with PM Modi during his India visit.
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Air India Express flight makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad after 'bomb' note found
An Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia's Dammam to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after a tissue paper bearing the word "bomb" was found in the lavatory, police said. The flight was carrying 32 passengers, all of whom were safely deboarded. The aircraft is currently being checked by security agencies as a precautionary measure, police added.
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10:24 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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An Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia's Dammam to Delhi made an emergency landing at Ahmedabad airport after a tissue paper bearing the word "bomb" was found in the lavatory, police said. The flight was carrying 32 passengers, all of whom were safely deboarded. The aircraft is currently being checked by security agencies as a precautionary measure, police added.
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US planning to end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders, Indians to be hit hardest
The US government could end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting thousands of H-4 visa holders. Indians could be hit hardest, as 93% of H-4 EAD approvals from 2014-2017 went to Indian nationals, 94% of them women. However, this is only a proposal, not a final rule, and it does not end H-4 work authorisation immediately.
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10:42 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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The US government could end work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting thousands of H-4 visa holders. Indians could be hit hardest, as 93% of H-4 EAD approvals from 2014-2017 went to Indian nationals, 94% of them women. However, this is only a proposal, not a final rule, and it does not end H-4 work authorisation immediately.
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Which other countries accept India's UPI as Uzbekistan signs pact?
India signed a pact with Uzbekistan for adopting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to ease cross-border payments for Indians. UPI is now operational in Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore, UAE, France, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar, Cambodia, Greece and Maldives easing cross-border payments. India has also signed an agreement for UPI to be accepted in Israel and Indonesia but it is not operational yet.
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10:32 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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India signed a pact with Uzbekistan for adopting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to ease cross-border payments for Indians. UPI is now operational in Bhutan, Nepal, Singapore, UAE, France, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar, Cambodia, Greece and Maldives easing cross-border payments. India has also signed an agreement for UPI to be accepted in Israel and Indonesia but it is not operational yet.
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NALSAR student council calls NLSIU convocation cancellation 'cruel'
NALSAR University of Law's Student Bar Council criticised NLSIU Bengaluru's decision to cancel its 2026 convocation, calling it "cruel". NLSIU cancelled the event after protests over the proposed participation of Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. NALSAR alleged that students were asked to publicly "re-invite" CJI before the cancellation.
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10:57 pm Monday, 31 August 2026
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NALSAR University of Law's Student Bar Council criticised NLSIU Bengaluru's decision to cancel its 2026 convocation, calling it "cruel". NLSIU cancelled the event after protests over the proposed participation of Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra and Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. NALSAR alleged that students were asked to publicly "re-invite" CJI before the cancellation.
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