Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra appointed first CEO of Ram Temple trust
Air Marshal (retd.) Jeetendra Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was appointed the first CEO of the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), officials said. Air Marshal (retd.) Mishra’s name was selected from a shortlist of three candidates picked from 5,585 applications. The appointment comes in the wake of the controversy over the alleged embezzlement of temple donations that led to the arrest of eight people and the resignation of Champat Rai as general secretary.
Iran targets U.S. sites in Gulf after overnight attacks, calls strike on wedding ‘war crime’
Iran targeted Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), firing drones at Kuwait and Bahrain after a night of U.S. aerial bombardment of Iran. Iranian officials said one of the U.S. strikes on the country overnight struck a wedding party, leaving at least five people dead and dozens wounded. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson labelled the deadly attack on the wedding ceremony in the south of the country a “war crime”. Meanwhile, Iran said that U.S. strikes on its territory killed 11 people, state media reported, after a fresh attack in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,127: Police
The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods rose to 1,127 on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) as rescuers are racing to find thousands still missing a week after the Himalayan disaster, police said. According to the Nepal Police, 348 more dead bodies were recovered from Chitwan, 217 from Nawalparasi East, 190 from Nawalparasi West and 155 from Nuwakot. Similarly, 66 bodies were recovered from Gorkha, 59 from Dhading, 45 from Rasuwa, and 38 from Tanahu.
In personal insolvency case before NCLAT, Subhash Chandra opposes formation of 5-member NCLT bench
Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) opposed the formation of a five-member bench by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to decide his personal insolvency case, contending that the tribunal does not have the power to constitute such a bench. Appearing for Mr. Chandra before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Senior Advocate Sasmit Patra termed the NCLT order “faulty and wrong” and said, “they are not empowered” to form a five-member bench.
Supreme Court orders oversight by AG, SG in BCI policy decisions ahead of polls
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) directed the Bar Council of India (BCI) under its “pro-tem” chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra to consult the country’s top law officers, the Attorney General and the Solicitor General, before taking any policy decisions ahead of elections to the apex lawyers’ body. The hearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant saw petitioners, including young lawyers, raise allegations, including the formation of the BCI Pearl First Trust in 2020 in which Mr. Mishra and other BCI office-bearers are “permanent managing trustees”; a tie-up between the Trust and the Goa government to set up a university on 56 acres of land in the State; “jolting” expenditures on felicitations “running into crores”; and an extension of the tenure of BCI chairperson/vice-chairperson to five years.
Maternity leave cannot lead to loss of role or career prospects: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has ruled that a woman returning from maternity leave at a private company is ordinarily entitled to resume her previous position and cannot be placed at a professional disadvantage by reducing her responsibilities, managerial authority or prospects of career advancement. Justice Sachin Datta, in the August 31 judgment, held that the protection under Section 12 of the Maternity Benefit Act is not limited to safeguarding continuity of employment or wages.
Failed delivery ruse, ₹75 lakh plot: Niece kills uncle in Rohini, stages attack to mislead police
A failed attempt to enter a 60-year-old man’s house posing as a delivery agent did not deter a group of four who were after ₹75 lakh in cash. Hours later, the man’s niece (wife’s sister’s daughter) returned with three associates while his family was at a Janmashtami fair and helped them gain entry, and he was subsequently killed. The Rohini police have arrested the niece, Simran Taneja (24), a primary school teacher, and two other associates identified as Chirag (22), a gym trainer, and a class 12 student in connection with the murder of Rakesh Khanna in Sector 3, Rohini, on Tuesday night (September 1, 2026). Simran’s boyfriend Himanshu is currently absconding.
Kuki MLAs attend Manipur Assembly session for first time since ethnic strife
Kuki MLAs on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) attended a session of the Manipur Assembly in Imphal for the first time since ethnic strife erupted in the State over three years ago, officials said. Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing of Kuki Peoples’ Alliance (KPA) and independent legislator Haokholet Kipgen of Saitu seat attended the first day of the session, they said. Both the MLAs are from Kangpokpi district. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen also attended the session virtually.
Dengue cases in West Bengal cross 4,000, seven dead; CM says situation under control
West Bengal has reported 4,035 dengue cases by August 19, with seven deaths officially attributed to the disease. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari held a meeting on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) evening and tried to allay fears regarding the outbreak of the vector-borne disease. “Last year, it was 7,600-plus. This year, it is 4,000-plus,” the Chief Minister said, attributing the decline in cases to the awareness among the people.
Digital driving licences, vehicle registration certificates to be launched in Tamil Nadu on September 15: CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) announced the introduction of a facility to digitally download driving licences and vehicle registration certificates on the day of completion of the driving test and vehicle registration, respectively. Mr. Vijay said the government would introduce ‘Anywhere Registration/Licensing’ of vehicles in a phased manner for driving licences and vehicle registration. The facility would enable people to obtain licences and certificates from any Regional Transport Office (RTO) in the State.
After missing deadline, Bengaluru Metro Pink Line’s 7.5-km stretch ready, inauguration expected in September
After missing several deadlines, the 7.5-km Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch of Pink Line is ready for inauguration, with Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda saying the city is hopeful of getting a Centre-approved inauguration date within September. Speaking about the new addition to the city’s Metro network, Mr. Gowda said that the stretch is ready to be opened for public use and will be inaugurated once the Government of India provides a date. “We are ready. As soon as the date is given by the Government of India, this stretch will be inaugurated and opened to people for commuting,” he said.
Kanthapuram’s comments on women unsuitable for modern Keralam, says CM Satheesan
Rejecting Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar’s recent controversial opinions against the participation of women in public platforms, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said that his comments are unsuitable for modern, progressive Keralam. Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) after the Cabinet meeting, he further said that neither the Congress party or the Keralam government can agree with such a stand which belongs to the 19th century.
U.S. Open: Zverev soaks up pressure to advance, rain plays spoilsport
Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo Sonego to reach the U.S. Open second round on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) and keep alive his bid to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, after relentless rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at Flushing Meadows. Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz earlier powered through under the roof of Arthur Ashe Stadium before new crowd favourite Alexandra Eala underlined her growing promise with a near-flawless display.
Premier League clubs smash summer transfer spending record
The Premier League has smashed its summer spending record for a second successive season, with outlay by England’s top-flight clubs reaching around £3.46 billion ($4.67 billion). The spending spree continued right up to the final hours of the transfer window on Tuesday (September 1, 2026), with several more big-money deals completed before the 11 p.m. deadline. Manchester City capped their spending by signing Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for a reported British record-equalling £125 million on Tuesday. They also signed Senegal winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton for a reported £65 million.
ICC Test rankings: Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah slip; Devdutt Padikkal moves up
Captain Shubman Gill slipped two positions among batters, and Jasprit Bumrah dropped one spot among bowlers, while Devdutt Padikkal rose to the 54th spot among Indians in the latest ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday (September 2, 2026). Gill, who returned with only one half-century across three innings on the Sri Lanka tour, slipped two positions to reach ninth as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant remains the highest-ranked Indian batter in Test cricket at seventh.