Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
Trump awards Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew for record lunar flyby; announces Space Academy.
Daily Current Affairs — 29 August 2026
National
Kashmiri Pandit Employees Seek Security Review After Threat Poster Names Individuals
All PM Package Employees Forum seeks enhanced security after a threat poster names Kashmiri Pandit employees.
MV Ocean Winner Sinks Off Odisha: 22 Crew Still Missing, Search Intensifies
Indian agencies are racing against time to locate 22 crew members of the Panama-flagged MV Ocean Winner, which sank off Odisha coast on Saturday.
Chidambaram tells parliamentary panel simultaneous polls bill flawed
P Chidambaram opposed the simultaneous elections bill before a parliamentary panel, citing constitutional violations and lack of majority support.
Vijay unveils welfare push, scraps Parandur airport in Tamil Nadu
Vijay announced three free LPG cylinders annually and expanded free travel, while scrapping the Parandur airport project in Tamil Nadu.
J&K Power Tariff Hike Draws Opposition Fire, Omar Government Cites Subsidies
J&K faces political heat over 6.83% power tariff hike from Sept 1; opposition protests, CM cites subsidies and past hikes.
Karnataka food safety drive inspects 34 medical college hostel canteens, notices to 5
Karnataka food safety officials inspected 34 medical college hostel canteens on Aug 27, issuing notices to five and seizing expired items from one.
BPSC stands firm on negative marking, two-stage exams; controller's 'elephant' remark stirs row
BPSC refuses to scrap negative marking or single-stage exams. A controller's Hindi proverb remark draws political backlash. PhD protesters call off hunger strike after Governor's assurance.
At Punjab Rally, Chouhan Says No US Trade Pact If It Hurts Farmers
Shivraj Singh Chouhan assured Punjab farmers that India will not sign any trade deal with the US that harms their interests, and attacked the AAP government.
Supreme Court Slams Litigant and Lawyer for Wasting Judicial Time
Supreme Court criticises both parties in a decade-old dispute, imposing ₹5 lakh costs each for wasting judicial time.
Land restoration is an investment, not a cost: Bhupender Yadav at UNCCD COP17
India's Environment Minister called land restoration an investment in food, water, and livelihoods at UNCCD COP17, citing 21.76 million hectares restored.
BJP's New Pitch to Young Voters: Memes, Pop Culture, and Motivation
The BJP's latest Instagram post mixes memes and motivation, signaling a strategy to court young voters with pop culture and slang.
Eight get life term for 2017 murder after Vijayadashami quarrel
Bengaluru court sentences eight to rigorous life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of Harish after a smoking dispute during Vijayadashami.
Vande Bharat window shattered in Bihar stone-pelting; case registered
A window of the Patna-Gomti Nagar Vande Bharat Express was damaged in a stone-pelting incident near Bihta, Bihar. RPF has registered a case.
Bengaluru 'Peptide Party' Called Off After Food Safety Regulator Steps In
Karnataka FSDA's inquiry prompts organisers to cancel the 'Peptide Party' in Bengaluru over regulatory concerns.
Railways Tightens Catering Oversight, Speeds Up Rail Madad Grievance Redressal
Indian Railways will strengthen catering checks, automate Rail Madad complaints, add kitchen cameras, and review ineffective inspection agencies.
RSS Chief Bhagwat in New York: Krishna Consciousness Key to Global Harmony
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, on a US tour, addressed devotees at an ISKCON temple in New York, linking Krishna consciousness to global unity and harmony.
Goa Casino Director Escapes Unhurt in Porvorim Firing, Police Probe Business Rivalry Angle
Offshore casino director Srinivas Nayak escaped unhurt after two men fired at him in Porvorim, Goa. His bodyguard returned fire; police are probing business rivalry.
Goa digital arrest probe: ED arrests two, uncovers Rs 400 crore cyber fraud network
ED arrests two in Goa digital arrest case, uncovering a pan-India cyber fraud network linked to 163 FIRs and Rs 417 crore in losses.
Amit Shah Opens 9th National Security Conference, Focus on Migrants and Cybercrime
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 9th National Security Strategies Conference-2026, focusing on illegal migrants, cybercrime, and Pakistan's proxy warfare.
Minor Gang-Raped in MP's Pachmarhi Forest; Three Held Within Six Hours
Three men were arrested in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a forest near Pachmarhi. Police acted within six hours of the complaint.
KNRUHS opens first-phase MBBS web options for 2026-27
KNRUHS begins first-phase MBBS counselling web options for 2026-27; window open Aug 29-Sep 1.
Telangana Genco seeks 5 MT extra coal from CIL, MCL to bridge Singareni shortfall
TG-Genco has requested 5 MT additional coal from CIL and MCL to address quality and quantity shortfalls from SCCL, which is impacting thermal power generation.
Massive Voter Deletions in Telangana, Karnataka Raise Disenfranchisement Concerns
Special electoral roll revision has deleted nearly 22% of voters in Telangana and 19.5% in Karnataka, raising serious concerns about disenfranchisement.
India Cites Trump's 'Unpredictable' Style in Response to US Envoy's Press Conference Anecdote
India says caution was needed due to Trump's unpredictability, responding to US envoy's remarks about Modi's press conference request.
BJP sees first win over new Karnataka regime as minister quits
Karnataka BJP claims its first political victory against the new Congress government after Minister B. Nagendra resigns, boosting party morale.
NIA Conducts Multi-State Raids in Operation Sindoor-Linked Cyber Terror Case
NIA raids five locations in connection with a cyber terrorism case linked to Operation Sindoor, seizing devices in a probe into DDoS attacks on government websites.
Bihar NDA Mounts Pressure Against Farakka Treaty Renewal, Putting Centre in a Bind
Bihar's ruling alliance opposes renewing the 1996 Ganges Water Treaty, citing floods and siltation, complicating Centre's diplomatic ties with Bangladesh.
NASA's Roman Telescope Set to Launch, Promising a New Era in Cosmic Discovery
NASA's Roman Space Telescope, launching Sunday, will map billions of galaxies to study dark energy, dark matter, and black hole evolution.
Cute but Wild: Why Urban Raccoons Aren't Becoming Pets
Urban raccoons may seem tamer, but experts warn they remain wild and potentially dangerous, not domesticated pets.
Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Quits Again Amid Valmiki Corp Scam Pressure
B Nagendra resigned from Karnataka cabinet for the second time in two years over Valmiki Corporation corruption allegations, citing pressure on the Congress government.
Bomb Blast at Manipur MLA's Residence; CM Calls It 'Attack on Democracy'
A bomb blast hit Manipur MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh's house in Imphal West. No injuries were reported. CM Khemchand Singh condemned the attack.
IIT Delhi Director Warns of Action as Student Protests Intensify
IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee warns of disciplinary action amid protests over a student's death, as demonstrators demand accountability and systemic change.
Andhra Pradesh signs pact with UK for Amaravati, urban infrastructure push
Andhra Pradesh has signed an agreement with the UK for long-term urban and rural infrastructure development, covering Amaravati and 123 municipalities, with potential UKEF financing.
21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods arrive in Chennai
21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued from Nepal floods reached Chennai Friday night after evacuation via New Delhi.
Karimnagar police seize drugs worth ₹6.5 lakh, arrest nine
Karimnagar rural police arrested nine youths and seized hash oil, ganja and drug paraphernalia valued at ₹6.5 lakh near Bommakal.
Probe Ordered After Group Halts Keralam CM Satheesan's Convoy
Police probe after a group stopped Keralam CM Satheesan's convoy in Thiruvananthapuram, leading to a brief argument with a local Congress leader.
Ambulance driver and wife jump into Godavari; toddler found alone on bridge
A couple jumped into the Godavari River from Chinchinada bridge, leaving their three-year-old son behind. Search operations continue.
Gadkari's 'Next Generation' Remark Draws Clarification From Office
Nitin Gadkari's remarks about giving the next generation a chance were clarified by his office as relating to a trust, not politics.
Bengaluru cybercrime inspector dies in MP bus accident during probe
Bengaluru Police Inspector K.B. Ravi died in a bus accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district while on a cybercrime investigation. Two colleagues were injured.
Opposition leaders urge PM to scrap caste census questionnaire
Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have written to PM Modi, demanding a new caste census questionnaire.
Odisha Woman's Body Found Under Kitchen Slab in Rented House; Son Absconding
Puri police exhumed a woman's body from under a kitchen slab in her rented home. Her son is the prime suspect and is on the run.
Rajasthan leaders, ecologists seek more time for Aravalli panel, flag mining damage
Rajasthan leaders and ecologists urge the SC-appointed Aravalli panel to seek more time, citing inadequate engagement and mining damage.
Bengaluru 'Peptide Party' Called Off After Food Regulator Steps In
The FDA cancelled a Bengaluru 'peptide party' scheduled for August 29 after an enquiry into the organisers and concerns over peptide use.
Entertainment
Avani Pournami: Tiruchendur Shoreline Retreats 100 Feet, Exposing Rocky Seabed
The sea at Tiruchendur receded nearly 100 feet during Avani Pournami, exposing algae-covered rocks and marine life, drawing crowds to the beach.
World
Rhysida ransomware group auctions stolen Berlin state data
Rhysida ransomware group claims theft of 5.79 TB of Berlin state data, auctions it for 30 bitcoin; officials refuse to pay.
Virginia family pleads for help as four relatives vanish in Nepal floods
Four members of a Virginia family are among thousands missing after Nepal-China border floods; relatives plead for more international rescue support.
Zelenskyy Condemns Russian Drone Strikes, Says US Briefed Him on Moscow Meetings
Zelenskyy condemns Russian drone attacks, says US informed him of Moscow meetings, and urges faster interceptor production.
Wyoming AG to probe DOJ poll monitors' conduct during primary
Wyoming's attorney general is investigating two DOJ officials' conduct at polling places during the Aug. 18 primary, after the governor called their behavior 'aggressive.'
FDA clears Juul's new vaping device with age-gating feature
FDA authorizes Juul2 e-cigarette with optional age verification, marking first new device approval in over a decade.
Brazil's central bank weighs lender curbs as household debt hits record
Brazil's central bank is studying measures to address record household debt, focusing first on lender-side curbs rather than an IMF-backed cap on debt-service ratios.
California Files Suit to Block Offshore Wind Lease Cancellation Deal
California sues the Trump administration and Golden State Wind over a $120 million lease cancellation deal, arguing it violates federal law.
Pennsylvania Reports 460 Measles Cases Across 31 Counties in 2026
Pennsylvania has confirmed 460 measles cases across 31 counties in 2026, with 36 new cases since August 26 and 83 hospitalizations.
Virginia Begins Removal of Confederate Statues from Richmond's Capitol Square
Virginia crews remove Confederate statues from Capitol Square in Richmond, a process state Sen. Mike Jones says began around 2018.
Jaishankar meets Putin in Moscow; trade, energy, fertilisers on agenda
EAM Jaishankar met Russian President Putin in Moscow, discussing trade, energy, fertilisers, and high-tech cooperation ahead of upcoming summits.
King family leads 'Defend the Vote' march, warns of eroding civil rights
MLK's son and granddaughter address thousands at the 'Defend the Vote' march, urging a new generation to continue the fight for voting rights.
Nepal Floods: Glacier Collapse Likely Trigger, Expert Says
A landslide expert says a glacier collapse likely caused Nepal's deadly floods, a disaster amplified by climate change.