Bihar worker stranded in Dubai for 3 months after paying Rs 60K

Sheikh Meraj, a welder from Bettiah, Bihar, has been stranded in Dubai for three months after paying an agent Rs 60,000 for a job. He alleges fraud, abuse, and lack of work. Around 20-22 workers face similar conditions. India's Consulate General in Dubai has responded, seeking his details to provide assistance.
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Pilot who flew plane while high terminated by Air India

The Pilot-in-Command of the Phuket-Delhi Air India flight, which suddenly dipped on August 4 and injured several people, has been fired. Air India confirmed that the pilot had tested positive for a "psychoactive substance". His termination comes hours after an AAIB preliminary report said the pilot had tested "non-negative" in his dope test following the flight.
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Aravallis can't be defined by 1 yardstick: SC panel as it seeks extension

Supreme Court-appointed High-Powered Committee has sought a six-month extension until February 28, 2027, to assess the Aravallis. It cautioned against releasing premature area estimates, saying the Aravalli hills and ranges cannot be scientifically delineated using a single terrain-based yardstick. The committee is examining definition, delineation, conservation and management of the Aravallis.
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07:14 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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Trump Names Adam Telle Acting US Army Secretary

US President Donald Trump appointed Adam Telle as acting Secretary of the Army on Friday, replacing Dan Driscoll who resigned amid reported tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump announced the move on Truth Social, calling Telle a 'Great Patriot.' The change adds to Pentagon leadership turmoil as the US military remains engaged in the conflict with Iran.
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07:28 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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Sonia Gandhi's memoir gets new publisher

HarperCollins India has announced that it will publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love by Sonia Gandhi'. This comes after a report said that the deal between Penguin Random House India and Sonia to publish her memoir has fallen through. Reports said that the publisher backed out after Sonia refused "editorial changes" to the manuscript.
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07:42 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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Belgian PM's chocolate India Gate melts before reaching Modi

Belgian PM Bart De Wever, on a three-day visit to India, revealed he had planned to gift PM Modi a chocolate sculpture of India Gate, symbolising the shared WWI history of Indian soldiers who fought in Flanders. The sculpture melted during transit. De Wever promised to deliver a backup version from Belgium.
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FATF flags India's shell firms, hawala in money laundering report

FATF's new report features two Indian case studies involving shell companies, fake trade documents, and illegal online gambling proceeds laundered via hawala and UPI mule accounts. Over 80% of reporting countries flagged informal money channels as key laundering tools. FATF President warned these networks are a 'serious risk multiplier' harming communities globally.
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08:12 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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What are the 10 signs that you are poor despite earning well?

The 10 signs that a person is poor despite earning well include having no money left after monthly expenses, no emergency savings, expensive debt, missed bill payments and maxed-out credit cards, a report stated. Borrowing for basic needs, spending beyond income, impulse purchases, no insurance, and repeatedly selling assets to cover expenses are also signs suggesting that finances need attention.
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04:41 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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NSE's ₹30,000-cr IPO gets SEBI nod, paves way for India's potential largest IPO

SEBI has cleared the National Stock Exchange's estimated ₹30,000-crore IPO, ending a decade-long delay in what could possibly be India's largest public offering. This issue will be entirely an offer-for-sale of around 14.89 crore shares, with no fresh capital raised. NSE's IPO could open on September 18, with listing expected around September 25, Economic Times reported, citing market sources.
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08:28 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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Kashmiri diaspora holds 85-day sit-in outside Pak Consulate in UK

Kashmiri diaspora members continued their 85th consecutive day of sit-in outside Pakistan's Consulate in Bradford, UK, despite rain. Protesters demand international attention over alleged human rights violations in PoJK, including civilian detentions, electoral manipulation, and JAAC's ban. They appealed to the UK, UN, and global rights bodies to investigate.
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BYC alleges curfew in Turbat for TikToker VIP protocol

Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) alleged security forces imposed curfew-like restrictions in Turbat, Balochistan, to provide VIP protocol to TikTokers from Islamabad. Roads were closed for hours, affecting patients, doctors, and schoolchildren. Frontier Corps personnel allegedly threatened a doctor at gunpoint. Hospital staff boycotted duties in protest, demanding a transparent investigation.
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Pretorius breaks Dewald Brevis' record to become SA's youngest T20I centurion

South Africa's 20-year-old opener Lhuan-dre Pretorius smashed 101(53) in the sixth T20I against Namibia. With his maiden T20I century, he broke Dewald Brevis' record for youngest player to score T20I ton for South Africa, which the latter set in 2025 at age 22. France's Gustav Mckeon, who hit 109(61) against Switzerland in 2022 at age 18, is youngest T20I centurion.
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09:13 pm Friday, 04 September 2026

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US Ambassador meets MedTech firms to boost India-US trade

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met leading American MedTech companies at the US Embassy in New Delhi to explore greater market opportunities in India's healthcare sector. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise its Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US only after Washington offers preferential tariffs over India's competitors.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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