📈 Modi hails 7.8% GDP growth despite global chaos 📈

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India's 7.8% GDP expansion for the April-June quarter of 2026-27. This strong performance was achieved despite global issues like wars and supply chain disruptions. The growth rate surpassed the RBI's 7% forecast but was slower than the 8.6% seen last quarter. Modi credited this milestone to the collective spirit of the Indian people. He urged the nation to maintain this momentum while countering negative narratives.

🔥 Kharge challenges Kumaraswamy over KPSC scam

Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge publicly challenged Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy regarding the KPSC recruitment scam allegations. The dispute centers on irregularities in the Assistant Executive Engineer test for the Rural Drinking Water Supply Scheme. Kharge stated he would quit politics if any evidence proved his involvement in the alleged irregularities. He also challenged Kumaraswamy to retire if BJP or JD(S) involvement was proven in the case. Both leaders insist on a transparent investigation while exchanging sharp rebuttals.

🚨 16-year-old gang-raped on Greater Noida bus

A 16-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped on a moving bus in Greater Noida. The incident happened near Pari Chowk on August 4, involving the bus driver and conductor. The bus traveled nearly 47km from Pari Chowk to Ring Road near Kashmere Gate Inter-State Bus Terminal. The girl boarded after the conductor misled her about the destination, and the men threatened her if she resisted. Two accused from Kanpur were arrested after police tracked the bus and filed an FIR under BNS and POCSO Act. 😔

🥺 NEET PG aspirant takes test while parents go missing

Tanvi sat for the NEET PG exam on August 30 despite her parents being missing after floods in Nepal. Her parents were part of a 67-member Kailash Yatra group and she could not establish contact with them. During the three-hour test, she reportedly spent about one and a half hours crying. Seeing her father's photo on the admit card spurred her to complete the exam for them. She hopes for the safe return of her parents, Venkatram Annamdevara and Anagha Annamdevara. 🥺

🧐 Delhi High Court orders audit of Fortis shares

The Delhi High Court has ordered a forensic audit to trace the vanishing of Fortis Healthcare Limited shares. This action targets former Ranbaxy promoters, Malvinder Mohan Singh and Shivinder Mohan Singh, in Delhi. The audit is set to be completed within six months, following a 2016 Singapore tribunal award of ₹2,562 crore to Daiichi Sankyo. The court found that a massive sale of shares occurred despite assurances, indicating asset dissipation. The audit will scrutinize transactions from May 24, 2016, involving banks and financial institutions. 🧐

🚚 Hyundai enters pickup game, Hilux rival incoming?

Hyundai has officially confirmed plans to join the global midsize pickup segment with a new body-on-frame model. This new vehicle will directly challenge established competitors like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. The pickup is expected to launch globally within the next few years as part of their roadmap. Furthermore, an SUV derivative based on this platform is possible, mirroring Toyota's Hilux and Fortuner strategy. This could tie into Hyundai’s planned off-road SUV for India by 2030.

🚨 US revokes citizenship of convicted rapist Gurmeet Singh

The US Justice Department revoked the citizenship of Gurmeet Singh, an Indian-origin man convicted of rape and kidnapping. He was born in India and obtained permanent residency in June 2000, eventually becoming a US citizen on October 19, 2011. Singh was convicted in 2014 for the violent sexual assault and is now serving a 20-year prison sentence. He concealed these crimes during his naturalisation proceedings, leading to the revocation. He is set for release in February 2029, after which DHS will decide on deportation. 😥

🏞️ Pilgrims crossed China just before Nepal floods

A group of 39 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims from Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, safely reached India on Monday after being detoured. They had crossed the border into China for the 'Parikrama' on August 21 and 22. The devastating flash floods struck Nepal on August 26, washing away roads near the border. The pilgrims expressed relief as they were ahead of the disaster timeline. Multiple governments coordinated efforts to ensure their safe return to India.

🤖 ChatGPT hits global timeout, users face errors

OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a partial global outage on Monday, leading to user reports of slow responses and network errors. The disruption was concentrated around ChatGPT Work, initially affecting Plus users before widening to multiple subscription plans. OpenAI confirmed elevated latency and stated they were actively working on a mitigation strategy for the issue. This incident follows a similar disruption involving ChatGPT Work and Workspace Agents back on August 27th. Users are advised to check the official status page while OpenAI rolls out its fixes. 🤖

⛽ LPG and ATF prices see a recent upward adjustment

Commercial LPG prices increased by about ₹10 per cylinder across the country on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. This hike affected the 19-kg cylinder in Delhi, now priced at ₹2,747.5, while domestic LPG prices remained constant. Additionally, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) saw a price jump of ₹6.28 per litre, reaching ₹121.28/litre. This reversal follows two periods where prices had collectively dropped by about ₹380 per cylinder. The rise comes as free trade LPG sales are boosting due to supply worries from the West Asia conflict. 📈

⚖️ Rajasthan High Court judge steps down voluntarily

Rajasthan High Court acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma voluntarily chose to step away from holding court. This decision was made despite controversy surrounding his role as acting Chief Justice. The communication was sent to CJI Surya Kant after lawyers staged protests. These protests followed allegations by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta regarding case listing manipulation. The Collegium subsequently recommended Justice Sanjay K Agrawal for the position. ⚖️