🏛️ Dhoni's deposition must be court recorded, not in hotels

Former IPS officer G Sampath Kumar asked the Madras High Court to record M S Dhoni's evidence only in a court or government building. This relates to a Rs 100 crore defamation suit Dhoni filed against the officer and media houses. The suit originated from the 2013 IPL betting scam allegations linking Dhoni's name. Kumar argued he shouldn't face defamation for official statements made while investigating as an SP. The court on Tuesday directed the pending applications to be numbered and scheduled for a hearing.

🔬 Semiconductor Park coming to Thiruvananthapuram

A Semiconductor Capability Development Park and a Science and Technology Experience Park are planned for Technocity in Thiruvananthapuram. Xtra G Club Private Limited is implementing this project with Indian Institute Of Information Technology and Management, Keralam. The development will cover a 10-acre plot with a total investment of ₹100 crore. The goal is to create an ecosystem integrating skill development, research, and industry collaboration. This new model will let people experience and create technology instead of just studying it.

🧐 Revanth meets Venugopal over leadership issues

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal in New Delhi on Tuesday. The discussion reportedly centered on potential disciplinary action against Minister Konda Surekha and senior leader G. Chinna Reddy. Revanth Reddy indicated that action was needed to protect the government's image and functioning. The issue with Chinna Reddy arose from his recent comments on money in ticket distribution. The AICC will examine implications, with a decision not expected before Thursday. 🧐

💔 Bank of America VP dies in Times Square stabbing

Erin Piacenti, a Bank of America VP, was identified as one of two victims in a stabbing incident. The attack took place on a pedestrian thoroughfare in Times Square, New York City, on Monday. Authorities reported that a female attacker stabbed a 32-year-old woman and a 68-year-old man around 4:30 pm. The NYPD stated the attack seemed random and unprovoked, leading police to shoot the suspect. Piacenti sadly passed away from her injuries following the brutal event.

🚨 Bus with 8 challans linked to Delhi gang rape

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped on a sleeper bus in Delhi on August 4. The bus involved had accumulated eight challans in Uttar Pradesh, including an Rs 23,000 fine for operating without a permit. These fines totaled Rs 54,000, and the company failed to verify the driver or conductor. Police are now reconstructing the bus's route using CCTV footage and the accused's phone data. Forensic evidence, including victim's clothes, is being examined to aid the investigation. 🚨

📉 US Stocks Dip Amid Global Bond Sell-off

US stocks fell on September 1st due to rising Treasury yields and global bond sell-offs. This drop occurred as investors braced for the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting and reassessed interest rates. Key economic data releases this week include the ADP Report and the Fed's Beige Book. Meanwhile, Euro zone inflation hit 3.3% in August, partly due to higher energy costs. Iran stated it would reciprocate if Washington honored a June memorandum of understanding. 📉

🏛️ CM revisiting welfare schemes for deserving folks

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the state government is reviewing certain guarantee schemes to ensure benefits reach the right people. He made these statements while interacting with the public in Gadag district on Tuesday. Senior officers were instructed to revise beneficiary lists for schemes like Gruha Lakshmi and Gruha Jyoti, aiming to prevent fund misuse. Furthermore, a Praja Seva Department will launch on September 5th to handle public grievances. The CM also emphasized that officials must be accessible to the common people at their respective levels.

⛽ Hormuz Strait might be worthless in two years

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the strategic Strait of Hormuz could lose much of its importance within two years. This comment was made by Bessent on Tuesday, September 1, during a gathering in Asheville, North Carolina. The waterway carries a significant share of global oil and gas shipments from Gulf producers. Bessent also detailed Washington's plan to increase economic pressure on Tehran with new sanctions. The US is currently examining targeting aircraft leasing companies to further isolate Iran economically.

🏞️ Nepal Floods: India Ramps Up Rescue Efforts

Nepal experienced severe flooding leading to multiple rescue operations across the region. Indian teams are actively involved in the rescue mission near the affected areas. So far, 163 Indian nationals have been successfully rescued from the floodwaters. Additionally, 151 individuals from China have also been evacuated due to the adverse weather conditions. India plans to continue its dedicated tunnel rescue operations for the coming days. 🏞️

🗳️ Delhi voter list shrinks by nearly a third

The draft electoral roll after Delhi's Special Intensive Revision has dropped the electorate from 1.45 crore to 97.53 lakh. A total of 47.56 lakh electors were excluded, marking a 32.8 per cent overall reduction in the count. The biggest group excluded were those marked as permanently shifted or absent, totaling 43.32 lakh names. This 32.8 per cent reduction is the highest among all compared States and Union Territories. Those left out can file claims and objections before the final electoral roll is prepared.

😠 Protesters paint ABP office saffron over headline row

A group of men allegedly linked to Hindutva outfits painted parts of the Anandabazar Patrika office saffron. This protest occurred after the newspaper used the phrase “saffron hooliganism” in a headline concerning the August 20 clash at Jadavpur University. The incident, seen on social media, took place with police present around September 1, 2026. The newspaper later repainted the walls back to their original color a few hours later. No formal complaint has been filed yet regarding the men who painted the building. 😠