India's Jiya Rai becomes 1st female para-swimmer to complete Open Water Swimming Triple Crown
India's Jiya Rai has become the first female para-swimmer to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. The 18-year-old, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, achieved the feat after completing the 48-km solo 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan in New York City on Sunday. She had earlier crossed the English Channel in 2024 and the Catalina Channel in 2025.
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09:22 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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India's Jiya Rai has become the first female para-swimmer to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming. The 18-year-old, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, achieved the feat after completing the 48-km solo 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan in New York City on Sunday. She had earlier crossed the English Channel in 2024 and the Catalina Channel in 2025.
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Russia bombs headquarters of Ukraine's top security agency
Russia on Friday carried out a drone attack on the headquarters of Ukraine's top security agency SBU. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the drone was aimed directly at the office of the Head of agency in that building. He ordered "an appropriate response and one that mirrors this strike".
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09:21 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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Russia on Friday carried out a drone attack on the headquarters of Ukraine's top security agency SBU. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the drone was aimed directly at the office of the Head of agency in that building. He ordered "an appropriate response and one that mirrors this strike".
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Traffic to be affected in Delhi on Sept 5 for BRICS Summit rehearsal, advisory issued
Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory as traffic will be diverted at 22 points on 35+ roads, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mathura Road and Janpath, from 10 am to 4 pm on September 5. This is due to a motorcade rehearsal ahead of BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam. Commuters are urged to plan journeys in advance and use public transport.
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09:41 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory as traffic will be diverted at 22 points on 35+ roads, including Sardar Patel Marg, Mathura Road and Janpath, from 10 am to 4 pm on September 5. This is due to a motorcade rehearsal ahead of BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam. Commuters are urged to plan journeys in advance and use public transport.
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What is special about India's largest privately built satellite, launched by SpaceX?
Mission Drishti, India's largest privately built satellite developed by GalaxEye and launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9, is world's first OptoSAR satellite. It combines optical imaging with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). Using SAR, it generates optical-like images even through cloud cover, offering all-weather, day-night imaging. This removes need to align images from different satellites.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
09:32 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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Mission Drishti, India's largest privately built satellite developed by GalaxEye and launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9, is world's first OptoSAR satellite. It combines optical imaging with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). Using SAR, it generates optical-like images even through cloud cover, offering all-weather, day-night imaging. This removes need to align images from different satellites.
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09:32 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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FIR registered in K'taka over 'purification' of U'khand venue after Kharge's rally
Bengaluru Police have registered a Zero FIR against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over an alleged "purification" of Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan two days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally. Congress leader TR Ramappa, who filed the complaint, alleged the ritual was casteist because Kharge belongs to the Scheduled Caste. Kharge had raised the issue in Rajya Sabha.
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09:59 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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Bengaluru Police have registered a Zero FIR against Uttarakhand BJP members and others over an alleged "purification" of Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan two days after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's rally. Congress leader TR Ramappa, who filed the complaint, alleged the ritual was casteist because Kharge belongs to the Scheduled Caste. Kharge had raised the issue in Rajya Sabha.
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India urges developed nations to lead climate action after Nepal floods
India's MEA said developed countries must lead emission cuts and provide finance and technology to developing nations, following Nepal's deadly flash floods that killed over 1,000. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India's climate equity stance. Nepal's FM clarified Kathmandu sought no compensation from India, China, or the US.
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09:58 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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India's MEA said developed countries must lead emission cuts and provide finance and technology to developing nations, following Nepal's deadly flash floods that killed over 1,000. MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India's climate equity stance. Nepal's FM clarified Kathmandu sought no compensation from India, China, or the US.
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66-year-old stays off dialysis for record 9 months with pig kidney
Tim Andrews became the first person to live for nine months with a genetically engineered pig kidney before receiving a human transplant. The 66-year-old remained dialysis-free for a record nine months. He then received a kidney from a deceased human donor. It was the first time a pig kidney had been used as a temporary "bridge" to a human transplant.
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10:14 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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Tim Andrews became the first person to live for nine months with a genetically engineered pig kidney before receiving a human transplant. The 66-year-old remained dialysis-free for a record nine months. He then received a kidney from a deceased human donor. It was the first time a pig kidney had been used as a temporary "bridge" to a human transplant.
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India-Korea CEPA upgrade talks enter critical phase
India-Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations held their 13th round in Seoul (Aug 19-21, 2026), targeting conclusion in 2027. Key disputes include India's $15.15B trade deficit, automobile tariffs, steel access, digital trade rules, and non-tariff barriers. Both nations are urged to adopt strategic flexibility beyond conventional trade diplomacy.
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10:08 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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India-Korea CEPA upgrade negotiations held their 13th round in Seoul (Aug 19-21, 2026), targeting conclusion in 2027. Key disputes include India's $15.15B trade deficit, automobile tariffs, steel access, digital trade rules, and non-tariff barriers. Both nations are urged to adopt strategic flexibility beyond conventional trade diplomacy.
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World food prices hit highest levels since 2022
UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Friday said that world food prices rose in August to their highest levels since late 2022. Factors that have unsettled agricultural markets include extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade disruptions caused by Ukraine and Iran wars.
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10:05 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) on Friday said that world food prices rose in August to their highest levels since late 2022. Factors that have unsettled agricultural markets include extreme heat and drought in Europe, the threat of a severe El Nino weather pattern and trade disruptions caused by Ukraine and Iran wars.
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How can keeping too much cash actually cost people money?
If a person keeps a large chunk of their funds as cash or in a savings account for a long time, it can actually cost them money, as the rate of return is usually lower than inflation. Experts advise that people should keep only funds for daily expenses and emergencies handy. The remaining funds should be invested in goal-appropriate assets.
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10:25 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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If a person keeps a large chunk of their funds as cash or in a savings account for a long time, it can actually cost them money, as the rate of return is usually lower than inflation. Experts advise that people should keep only funds for daily expenses and emergencies handy. The remaining funds should be invested in goal-appropriate assets.
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How could a stronger rupee affect household finances?
The rupee's recent rise against the dollar could affect household finances in several ways. Overseas travel and dollar payments may become cheaper, while US investments and NRI remittances could be worth less in rupee terms. However, rising crude oil prices could weaken the rupee and increase import costs, potentially adding to inflation and household expenses.
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01:16 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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The rupee's recent rise against the dollar could affect household finances in several ways. Overseas travel and dollar payments may become cheaper, while US investments and NRI remittances could be worth less in rupee terms. However, rising crude oil prices could weaken the rupee and increase import costs, potentially adding to inflation and household expenses.
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Jio Platforms may launch ₹37,700 crore IPO by early November: Report
Jio Platforms may launch its estimated ₹37,700 crore ($4 billion) IPO by late October or early November, The Economic Times reported. The offering could coincide with Navratri, which runs from October 11 to 20, or Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8. If launched at this size, it would become India's largest-ever IPO.
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10:52 am Friday, 04 September 2026
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Jio Platforms may launch its estimated ₹37,700 crore ($4 billion) IPO by late October or early November, The Economic Times reported. The offering could coincide with Navratri, which runs from October 11 to 20, or Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8. If launched at this size, it would become India's largest-ever IPO.
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India responds to Pak-born Birmingham Lord Mayor's 'Kashmir is ours' remark
India has responded to Pakistan-born Lord Mayor of UK's Birmingham Zaker Choudhry's "Kashmir is ours, Pakistan is ours" remark that he made at an event last month. The whole of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated. India's stand on Kashmir and its policy towards Pakistan is well-known, he added.
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10:57 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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India has responded to Pakistan-born Lord Mayor of UK's Birmingham Zaker Choudhry's "Kashmir is ours, Pakistan is ours" remark that he made at an event last month. The whole of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts of India, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated. India's stand on Kashmir and its policy towards Pakistan is well-known, he added.
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10:57 pm Friday, 04 September 2026
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