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Karnataka has renewed its demand for speedy clearance of several pending irrigation and drinking-water projects, including the revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Mekedatu balancing reservoir. The request was raised by Karnataka Water Resources Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy during a Union Jal Shakti Ministry meeting in New Delhi.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli forces captured a senior Hamas official during a ground operation in Gaza City. The detainee was identified by Israeli media as Muein al-Arabid, described as the head of Hamas’s internal security apparatus in Gaza. Israeli authorities said he was transferred to Israel for further questioning, while Palestinian officials reported casualties following strikes in the area.

An Air India Express flight from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to Delhi was diverted to Ahmedabad on Monday after a crew member discovered a tissue paper bearing the word “BOMB” inside the aircraft's lavatory. The aircraft landed safely and all 32 passengers were deboarded at Terminal 2. Security agencies carried out a detailed inspection, with reports saying no suspicious or explosive material was found. The incident is now under investigation.

At least seven people were killed and five others injured after a passenger bus collided head-on with a goods truck on National Highway-27 near Sonapur in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district. Police said the bus was travelling from Nagaon towards Guwahati when it lost control and crossed the divider before hitting the truck. A large pothole on the highway is being examined as a possible factor in the crash. The Assam government has announced compensation of ₹5 lakh for each victim’s family, while NHAI has been directed to repair potholes on the affected stretch within seven days.

At least five Palestinians were killed in two Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on August 31, according to Palestinian health officials and medics. Two people were killed when a strike hit an area near a municipal park crowded with displaced families, while another strike on a vehicle in the Tal al-Hawa neighbourhood killed three people. The Israeli military said the attacks targeted Hamas operatives, but did not provide further details or evidence.

Singer-composer Kaala Bhairava and actress Kavya Kalyanram have officially confirmed their relationship after months of speculation. The couple shared photographs and heartfelt messages on Instagram, with Bhairava describing his bond with Kavya as a feeling of “home”, while Kavya called him her “Yellow Paper Daisy.” The posts quickly drew congratulatory messages from fans and well-wishers.

The trailer of Sardar 2 has been released, promising a bigger and more intense spy-action thriller from director P.S. Mithran. Karthi reprises his dual role as veteran spy Chandra Bose, aka Sardar, and his son Vijay Prakash. The story moves between Sardar’s past and Vijay’s present, with an old covert mission continuing to haunt the characters. SJ Suryah plays the antagonist, known as Black Dagger, setting up a high-stakes confrontation. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 10, 2026.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated after Iran launched retaliatory strikes against US military positions in Jordan following a US attack on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island. US President Donald Trump warned Tehran that Washington would respond “hard”, raising fears of another major escalation in the region. Jordan said its air defences intercepted eight missiles, while Iran claimed the attacks were carried out in response to the US strikes.

A 10-year-old girl from a government school in East Delhi’s Vinod Nagar has died after falling ill following an incident in which her family alleges she was punished for forgetting to bring a book. The family claims the girl was made to stand with her hand raised and was later found unconscious. They also alleged that she was locked inside the classroom after other students and the teacher left. However, doctors at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS) said the child had been undergoing treatment for subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a rare and severe neurological disorder. The Delhi government has ordered an impartial inquiry, while the concerned teacher has been transferred pending the investigation.

A Hindu temple believed to be 100–125 years old in Siraj village of Pakistan’s Narowal district has become the centre of controversy after its structure was reportedly demolished on August 21. Minority representatives and local groups allege that the temple was deliberately removed to incorporate its land into an adjoining madrassa. Government officials, however, say the century-old structure collapsed due to torrential rains and maintain that the temple land itself had not been leased. Calls have now intensified for an investigation and restoration of the historic site.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin once again shared a car ride after their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. The two leaders travelled together to the opening ceremony of the sixth World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena. The informal gesture echoed their earlier car rides in Tianjin in 2025 and during Putin’s India visit in December 2025.