Engineering admissions in Tamil Nadu see dip, rural colleges hit hardest
Tamil Nadu's engineering admissions in 2026 show a decline, with rural colleges facing the biggest drop in student intake.
Daily Current Affairs — 1 September 2026
National
Anna Hazare Admitted to Mumbai ICU After Health Deteriorates
Anna Hazare is in ICU at Bombay Hospital with a severe viral infection and dehydration. His condition is being closely monitored.
Indore Water Tragedy: Judicial Panel Links 24 Deaths To Contaminated Supply
A judicial commission has submitted a 600-page report on Indore's Bhagirathpura water deaths, linking 24 of 36 fatalities to sewage-contaminated supply and blaming administrative delays.
Kerala CM Calls FIR Against Rahul Gandhi a Challenge to Democracy
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan condemns the FIR against Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on a 'purification' ritual, calling it an attack on democracy.
100 days on, Bengal BJP wrestles with the politics of absorption
West Bengal's BJP, 100 days into power, faces an internal contest over how to govern — and whether absorbing Trinamool's machinery changes the party itself.
Bihar, Jharkhand End 25-Year Sone River Water Dispute With New Pact
Bihar and Jharkhand signed an MoU to share Sone River water, ending a 25-year-old dispute and boosting irrigation in several districts.
Fadnavis Hits Out at Congress Over Women's Reservation, Asks Why Priyanka Wasn't Given a Chance
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis questioned Congress's commitment to women's reservation, asking why Priyanka Gandhi wasn't given a chance, and accused Rahul Gandhi of secretly opposing the quota.
MP Minister's Prosecution Sanction Awaits Governor's Nod, SC Told
Madhya Pradesh tells SC that a decision on sanction to prosecute minister Vijay Shah over remarks on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is expected shortly.
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Taliparamba MLA T.K. Govindan of betraying CPI(M)
Pinarayi Vijayan says T.K. Govindan's rebel candidacy cost the LDF votes, leading to its defeat in Taliparamba.
Panjab University Students' Poll: ABVP Candidate Wins With SAD Student Wing Support
ABVP's Ankit Vidhan wins Panjab University students' council presidency, backed by SAD's student wing SOI, ahead of Punjab polls.
Tamil Nadu to Sell Nashik Onions at ₹35/kg via Ration Shops
Tamil Nadu begins selling subsidised onions from Nashik through fair price shops to cool retail prices.
Tamil Nadu switches to four-mulam dhotis for Pongal gift scheme
Tamil Nadu will distribute four-mulam washed dhotis instead of eight-mulam ones for Pongal, citing public preference and weaver cooperation.
Kashmir's Dignity Is Non-Negotiable, But Unity Must Guide the Path
Kashmir's federal rights are non-negotiable, but progress requires unity, not daily attacks on a constrained local government.
Kerala High Court: State Must Compensate Wild Animal Attack Victims
Kerala High Court rules State liable for wild animal attack compensation, dismissing Forest department appeal in elephant attack death case.
Bengaluru Police Clarify Businessman Was Detained by Andhra Pradesh Police, Not Abducted
Bengaluru Police clarified that a businessman was not abducted but detained by Andhra Pradesh police in a case at Mydukur station.
Karnataka food safety drive flags labelling, hygiene lapses at sweet makers
Karnataka's FSDA inspected sweet units across the state, seizing products and closing outlets over labelling, hygiene, and licensing violations.
Lokesh urges collective effort for Visakhapatnam's growth
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh calls for public participation in Visakhapatnam's development, inaugurates geriatric care centre, and outlines plans for sustainable growth.
Congress dismisses Q1 GDP growth as 'Greatly Distorted Picture'
Congress's Jairam Ramesh calls Q1 GDP data a 'Greatly Distorted Picture', citing weak investment, low consumer confidence and inequality.
Uttar Pradesh taps Gen Z reel makers as city cultural ambassadors
UP government invites Gen Z creators to make 60-second reels about their cities; winners become cultural ambassadors.
Telangana, SCR to draw up DPRs for MMTS expansion, new rail corridors
Telangana and South Central Railway will prepare DPRs for MMTS expansion, new terminals along ORR/RRR, and future corridors including bullet trains.
NH 66 stretch in Thiruvananthapuram turns deadly as accidents surge
Recurring accidents on NH 66's Kazhakootam-Karode stretch have killed five in August. Overspeeding, poor lighting and absent traffic systems are blamed.
Guntur civic body intensifies drain de-silting ahead of monsoon
GMC steps up drain cleaning across 3,130 km, targeting 100 plastic-choked spots to ensure monsoon water flow.
Entertainment
Grammy Winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt Composes Special Tribute for Kolkata Durga Puja
Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt has composed a special Durga Puja piece, blending classical rhythms with devotional tradition, for the 84th Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty Puja.
Paul Thomas Anderson's Carnegie Hall Concert Film to Premiere at NYFF
Paul Thomas Anderson's concert film 'Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall' will world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 1.
Forest Department, ISRO shine at Onam Tourism Week awards
Kerala's Tourism Department announced winners across categories for Onam Tourism Week 2026, with the Forest Department and ISRO taking top honours.
Shalini Pandey Calls AI-Generated Video 'Deeply Disturbing', Urges Reporting
Actor Shalini Pandey condemns a fake AI-generated video of her, calling it fabricated and urging people to report rather than share it.
World
Venezuela–US Oil Pact: A Three-Layer Framework for 64 Billion Barrels
The Venezuela–US oil agreement uses a three-layer structure to tap 64 billion barrels, with output targeted at 1.5 million bpd.
Trump Approval Stuck at 33% as Democrats Show Stronger Midterm Enthusiasm
A new poll finds Trump's approval at 33%, Democrats more enthusiastic for midterms, and widespread discontent over the economy and Iran war.
Grand Canyon Flash Flood: Airlifted Hiker Recalls 'Train-Like' Rumble
A hiker airlifted from the Grand Canyon after a deadly flash flood describes the approaching water as sounding 'like a train'.
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 497, hospitalizations at 87
Pennsylvania reports 497 confirmed measles cases across 34 counties in 2026, with 87 hospitalizations.
Nepal Flood: Trapped Workers Face Slim Odds as Rescue Efforts Enter Sixth Day
Rescuers in Nepal are racing to save hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels after catastrophic flooding. Survival hinges on oxygen, water, and timely rescue.
US SEC weighs scrapping shareholder resolution rule, shifting power to states
The US SEC is considering rescinding its shareholder proposal rule, which would hand regulation to states and likely weaken investor activism.
US shuts 110 trucking schools in fraud crackdown
US officials shut down 110 commercial driving schools and launched a task force to combat fraud in the trucking industry.
US bond yields climb as Iran strikes renew inflation worries
US Treasury yields rose as renewed US-Iran attacks pushed crude prices higher, stoking inflation and rate hike expectations.
Trump calls Iran a 'failed nation' as US-Iran tensions spike
Trump labels Iran a 'failed nation' amid military exchanges and economic pressure; Iran calls for dialogue.
Car Bomb Blast Outside Mexico Police Station Injures at Least 10
A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Ojocaliente, Mexico, injuring at least 10 people and damaging 17 properties.
Trump administration to unveil lower fuel-economy targets for vehicles
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the administration will announce lower fuel-economy requirements, reversing Biden-era standards.
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Crosses 6,000 Cases as Five Survivors Leave Hospital
Five Ebola survivors were discharged in Beni, DR Congo, as the national outbreak case count crossed 6,000 with 2,911 deaths.