🌊 8 Assamese found after Nepal floods; search continues

Eight missing people from Assam have been traced following the recent flash floods in Nepal. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed contact with Pankaj Barman and seven others on Saturday evening. The government is currently bringing these eight individuals back to Assam today. Officials stress that the search is ongoing as they believe the missing count is higher than current records. Cooperation with Nepal and the Ministry of External Affairs is speeding up the rescue and identification process. 🇳🇵

🤝 BJP vows to back tribal and nomadic communities

BJP State president P.V.N. Madhav attended the Liberation Day event on Sunday in Tirupati. He joined Pravin Gughe, who is a member of the DWBDNC, for the occasion. Madhav highlighted historical mistreatment during the British era and mentioned efforts for Aadhaar and caste certificates. Gughe affirmed the government's commitment to support through housing, health, and livelihood generation. The party continues to prioritize safeguarding the interests of these tribal communities.

🐻 Napa ranch shifts from vines to wild preserve

A 2,300-acre Napa ranch is transforming into a public nature preserve after a long legal battle. The Land Trust of Napa County bought the property in 2023 for $24 million, up from its 2005 purchase price of $8 million. This land, known as Osos Ridge Preserve, will safeguard wildlife corridors for animals like black bears and mountain lions. The decision protects diverse habitats, including oak woodlands and sensitive vernal pools. The preserve is scheduled to open to the public in spring 2027. 🐻

📈 5 stocks eyeing massive returns up to 47%

Trade Brains has identified five stocks that potentially offer substantial returns of up to 47%. These picks were analyzed by the platform's experts and are presented to investors. The potential returns are projected based on current market dynamics and company performance data. This analysis aims to help users make informed decisions in the volatile stock market. Investors are advised to conduct their own research before making any investment choices. 📈

🎉 VP kicks off Onam celebrations end in Thiruvananthapuram

The closing day pageantry for the 'Onam Tourism Week Celebrations' was flagged off by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday. This event took place in Thiruvananthapuram, with Keralam Governor Rajendra Arlekar and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan also attending. The procession featured floats covering 69 government departments and showcased over 100 traditional art forms. Participants also included cultural troupes from ten other Indian states, highlighting national unity. Traffic restrictions and a 'red zone' were in place due to the Vice-President's visit. 🎊

🔫 Four armed men killed in Meghalaya police encounter

Four armed men were killed during a shootout with police during a naka-checking operation in East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. The incident occurred around 4 am in the Songsak area when the men allegedly opened fire on personnel. Police retaliated, resulting in the deaths of all four individuals. Authorities are currently trying to establish their identities and check their criminal history. These men might also be connected to an incident reported at Tapra on August 25.

📈 Stock advice on M&M, TVS, Coforge & more

Market experts shared their views on several key stocks for investors. Specifically, they advised buying Mahindra & Mahindra, holding TVS Motor and Coforge, and avoiding Biocon. These recommendations were given by Ruchit Jain and Avinash Gorakshakar on NDTV Profit's Ask Profit show. Mahindra & Mahindra is trading at Rs 3,334, while TVS Motor is at Rs 4,304.20 as of the latest data. Investors are advised to hold Divi's Laboratories, with a potential rerating if they hold Coforge for 12-15 months. 📈

🌧️ Hyderabad gets hit by scattered showers on Sunday

Sunday afternoon in Hyderabad transitioned to overcast skies accompanied by scattered rainfall across multiple areas. Showers started after noon, hitting places like AS Rao Nagar, Nacharam, and Secunderabad. By 7 p.m., Malkajgiri recorded 13.5 mm of rain, with Mettuguda also getting 13.5 mm. The rainfall was intermittent initially, but intensity picked up after 6 p.m. in Kukatpally and Madhapur. The Telangana Development Planning Society released this data on August 30, 2026.

💸 Indian woman finds cheaper shopping in India than Dubai

An Indian woman, Kanupriya Mehendiratta, shared a haul from India after finding several everyday items expensive in Dubai. She picked up items like H&M clothes and desi ghee during a week-long trip to India. Specific examples included water filters being one-fourth the price and Indian spices. She also stocked up on skincare, makeup, and protein powder from Indian brands. Social media users reacted with mixed opinions regarding her claims about product quality and pricing. 🛍️

🏍️ Dall'Igna: Marquez is simply the greatest

Marc Marquez secured another masterful victory for Ducati at Motorland, leaving with full championship spoils. Gigi Dall'Igna praised the nine-time world champion, noting the gap to Martin was reduced to just 19 points following the double win on Sunday. Dall'Igna suggested a holeshot device issue might have impacted Marquez's race pace. He affirmed that Marquez is a champion who doesn't need explaining further. The team must now believe and fight hard for the final outcome in December. 🏆

📢 Youth Congress protests NEET issues in Bengaluru

Karnataka Youth Congress workers were detained on Sunday while protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. The demonstration took place near the BJP office in Malleswaram, Bengaluru. Protesters accused the Union government of jeopardizing the future of lakhs of students. The main demand of the demonstration was the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. H S Manjunath condemned the police action, asserting that peaceful protest is a constitutional right.