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DisasterAug 31Nepal rescue teams seek hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels by deadly floodsFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsAug 31For a change, Minister raises question during Question Hour in Tamil Nadu AssemblyThe Speaker said although this was not part of the Assembly procedure, he would allow the Minister to raise the question as it was related to a very important eventThe Hindu
WorldAug 311,749 villages lack State-run bus connectivity in KarnatakaThe four state transport corporations collectively cover 32,977 villages across KarnatakaThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 31Leaders of China , Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influenceHeads of state from China, Russia, and India are convening to address and potentially counter the influence of the United States. This signifies a significant geopolitical alignment aimed at reshaping global power dynamics.thegazette.com · United States
BusinessAug 31Sensex , Nifty open in red as West Asia conflict , hawkish Fed commentary weigh on sentimentIndian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, opened lower due to concerns about conflict in West Asia and hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. This reflects how geopolitical events and monetary policy influence market sentiment.kenyastar.com · Kenya
DisasterAug 31Nepal buries dead as rescuers seek thousands missingecr.co.za · South Africa
PoliticsAug 31Former DMK Minister Thoppu Venkatachalam quits party , cites bitter experiences in last Assembly electionFormer DMK Minister Thoppu Venkatachalam has resigned from the party. He cited 'bitter experiences' from the last Assembly election as his reason for leaving.news.webindia123.com · India
MilitaryAug 31 Showcases India rich military traditions : President Murmu on Change of Guard CeremonyPresident Murmu commented on the Change of Guard Ceremony, stating that it showcases India's rich military traditions. This highlights the ceremonial aspects and heritage of the nation's armed forces.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
PoliticsAug 31 He champions India cause : BJP Medha Kulkarni hails PM Modi Uzbekistan honourA BJP member has praised Prime Minister Modi for an honor received from Uzbekistan, highlighting his championship of India's cause. This is a political commentary on leadership and international recognition.news.webindia123.com · India
BusinessAug 31Swiggy , Zomato , Amazon Delivery Riders May Come Under Maharashtra Bike - Taxi Rules - Trak . in - Indian Business of Tech , Mobile & StartupsDelivery riders for companies like Swiggy, Zomato, and Amazon in Maharashtra, India, may soon be subject to bike-taxi regulations. This indicates a potential regulatory shift impacting the gig economy and its workers in the region.trak.in · India
WorldAug 31Telangana CM to inaugurate 400-metre-wide bridge connecting Moosarambagh and AmberpetRevanth Reddy unveils logos of CMC, MMC and GHMCThe Hindu
WorldAug 31England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket seriesPakistan’s batting collapses, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterAug 31Mettur Dam: the water source for Tamil Nadu’s rice beltWith poor monsoon, the release has been delayed this year and Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will open water from dam on September 1, 2026The Hindu
PoliticsAug 31Three decades after laying stone, Chandrababu Naidu inaugurates first phase of Veligonda irrigation projectAbout 10.70 tmc ft of Krishna water is being released from the Srisailam reservoir into Nallamala Sagar, providing irrigation to approximately 1.19 lakh acres and drinking water to 4 lakh peopleThe Hindu
BusinessAug 31Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces Semiconductor Park at KancheepuramA FinTech Hub is to be set up at Coimbatore and a Multi-Modal Logistics Hub is to come up at TiruchiThe Hindu
WorldAug 31Over 70% of Chennai’s stormwater drains to be desilted by September-end: GCCThe Greater Chennai Corporation announced that over 70% of Chennai's stormwater drains are expected to be desilted by the end of September. This initiative aims to improve urban infrastructure and prevent potential flooding.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 31Taliparamba MLA T.K. Govindan declines to comment on Pinarayi Vijayan’s criticismTaliparamba MLA T.K. Govindan has declined to comment regarding criticism from Pinarayi Vijayan. This reports on a political interaction between two public figures.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 31SC says probe agencies tend to go slow on the powerful, but quick to act with commonersThe observations were made while hearing a petition filed by Sumit Roy, the personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with the Salboni land-grabbing caseThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 31Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces establishment of new supercritical thermal power station in ThoothukudiThe Chief Minister also announced a Tamil Nadu Transmission Improvement Scheme at a cost of ₹33,066 crore to strengthen power transmission to major consumption centresThe Hindu
DisasterBreakingAug 31Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900Al Jazeera [en]
DisasterBreakingAug 31Nepal Buries Dead As Rescuers Seek Thousands MissingChannels TV
WorldAug 31'Complex' world of Taliban home: Wife embraces Taliban 'brothers', asserts women's right to freedomEve Irvine is pleased to welcome Elise Blanchard, award-winning photojournalist and author of “Dans la Maison d’un Taliban” (In the House of a Taliban). Blanchard’s work challenges narratives that reduce Afghan women to passive victims. Drawing on rare access to a Taliban household, she describes a social landscape shaped by profound contradictions. In drought-stricken Badghis province, Blanchard traces child marriage through a chain of material pressures exacerbated by climate change. Gendered violence is explained through the prism of patriarchy, poverty, drought and political instability.France 24 [en]
DisasterAug 31₹10 lakh ex gratia for families of Chilakaluripet accident victims, announces Chandrababu NaiduThe eight victims were residents of Veluru village in Chilakaluripet mandal. They were killed on August 27 when a private travel bus collided with their auto-rickshaw at ChilakaluripetThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 31Tamil Nadu Congress floor leader Tharahai Cuthbert allotted front-row seat in AssemblyDMK party whip in the Assembly E.V. Velu asked Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar to consider their request to allot front-row seats to senior members including M.H. Jawahirullah and Thameemun Ansari.The Hindu