Karnataka presses Centre for early nod to Mekedatu, other water schemes
Karnataka urged the Centre to clear pending irrigation projects, including the revised DPR for Mekedatu, at a Jal Shakti Ministry summit.
Daily Current Affairs — 2 September 2026
National
Karnataka urban bodies get 30% of funds despite 40% population share
Karnataka Municipal Administration Minister H.C. Balakrishna noted urban areas receive only 30% of state and central funds despite housing 40% of the population, during a review meeting in Mysuru.
Lakkundi's buried heritage to be mapped with LiDAR and radar scans
A new MoU will use LiDAR, GIS, remote sensing and ground-penetrating radar to locate Lakkundi's concealed monuments.
Tamil Nadu announces subsidies for e-autos, CNG conversion, and gig worker insurance
Tamil Nadu unveils subsidies for electric/CNG autos, ₹10 lakh insurance for gig workers, and skill/training schemes for construction workers.
Karnataka CM says Congress will counter BJP's Ballari padayatra in its own style
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar dismisses BJP's Ballari padayatra as a political ploy, says Congress will counter it in its own style.
ISI Bill referred to House panel for scrutiny amid faculty concerns
The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, has been referred to a parliamentary standing committee for detailed examination, with a report due in three months.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of Blinkit Outlet, Mumbai Hotel Over Hygiene Lapses
Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of a Blinkit outlet, a Kurla hotel, and a Malad store for hygiene violations; dairy raid destroys unsafe milk.
Faridabad Student Dies After Jumping From School Building Following Punishment
A 16-year-old Faridabad student died after jumping from her school's third floor. Her family alleges she was punished over a biryani fight; school denies it.
Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Dismissal of DSP in Bishnoi Interview Case
High Court quashes dismissal of Punjab Police DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu in the Lawrence Bishnoi jail interview case, citing procedural issues.
Kannada Actor Duniya Vijay's Son Accused of Assaulting Fellow Student in Bengaluru
Samrat, son of actor Duniya Vijay, is accused of assaulting a student after an overtaking row in Bengaluru. Police are investigating.
AI Video Spat: Akhilesh's 'Chillum' Jab at Yogi Draws BJP's Wrath
Akhilesh Yadav's AI video mocking CM Yogi Adityanath with a chillum reference sparks BJP outrage, escalating the political war of videos ahead of 2027 UP polls.
Kerala Opposition Leader Accuses UDF of Surrendering University Autonomy
Kerala LoP Vijayan alleges UDF government's SC submission on UGC regulations is a surrender to RSS agenda, undermining university autonomy.
Whistleblower Alleges Postal Service Push on Mail Ballots Sparks Political Row
A whistleblower claims the US Postal Service is implementing a blocked executive order on mail ballots, drawing sharp reactions from both parties.
Pigeon With Ring Bearing Pakistani Number Found in J&K Border Village
A pigeon with a ring resembling a Pakistani mobile number was found in Kathua, prompting a security inquiry into possible espionage.
Child dies, 52 hospitalised after anti-malaria drug drive in Polavaram
A seven-year-old tribal girl died and 52 villagers were hospitalised after chloroquine tablets were administered during an anti-malaria drive in Polavaram district.
Five Stages, One Day: Baba Bakala Rally Signals Punjab's Fragmented Contest
All five major Punjab political formations held separate rallies in Baba Bakala on the same day, highlighting the state's fragmented electoral contest.
Telangana HC revives Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak after stay on single-judge order
Telangana High Court division bench stays single-judge order that had stalled Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes.
Entertainment
Guadagnino's Altman Drama 'Artificial' to Premiere at New York Film Festival
Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial,' starring Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman, will world premiere at the New York Film Festival on October 5.
Uttam Kumar's aura remains irreplaceable, says Rituparna Sengupta on centenary year
Rituparna Sengupta says Uttam Kumar remains relevant a century after his birth, as Kolkata gears up for his birth centenary.
World
Trump warns Iran of 'biggest attack' after fresh US strikes
US strikes IRGC targets near Strait of Hormuz; Trump warns of bigger attack if Iran retaliates; Iran vows crushing response.
Zelenskyy warns airlines: Russian skies no longer safe for civilian flights
Zelenskyy cautions foreign carriers and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming unsafe due to large-scale drone operations, urging global pressure for peace.
Former Congressman Swalwell Detained at San Francisco Airport Amid Probe
Security camera footage shows former US Congressman Eric Swalwell being detained at San Francisco airport as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.
Tupac Shakur Killing: Jury Convicts Duane Davis After Three-Hour Deliberation
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder; faces life in prison.
DHS defends New York immigration arrests, says no criminal record needed
DHS says ICE can arrest undocumented immigrants without criminal records, citing 2,100 arrests in New York under Operation Rotten Apple.
Tucson Gay Bar Shooting Investigated as Possible Hate Crime, Three Dead
A shooting at a Tucson gay bar left two patrons and the suspect dead. Police are investigating it as a possible hate crime.
Qatar Warns Hormuz Closure Is an International Crisis as US-Iran Tensions Rise
Qatar's foreign ministry warns the Strait of Hormuz closure is an international crisis, urging diplomacy as US-Iran hostilities escalate.
Xi arrives in Cairo for state visit, hails China-Egypt ties as model for Global South
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo for a state visit, calling China-Egypt ties an example of solidarity between developing nations.
Bessent urges G20 peers to adopt tariffs against cheap imports
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advises G20 nations to consider tariffs to shield domestic industries from a surge in Chinese imports.
Zelenskiy warns airlines: Russian skies effectively closed due to drone threat
Ukraine's president warns airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming too dangerous due to Ukrainian drone operations.
USDA turns to satellites and AI to fix crop data after farmer backlash
The USDA will test satellite imagery and AI to improve crop estimates after farmers and traders questioned data reliability.
Israeli banks to keep Palestinian ties until end-2026, central bank says
Israeli banks will continue processing Palestinian transactions through 2026 after a deal with the Finance Ministry, delaying a potential financial rupture.
Finland's 2027 Budget Sees Deficit Widen to €12.4 Billion
Finland's coalition government has agreed on a 2027 budget with a €12.4 billion deficit, up from earlier estimates.
Putin Warns Armenia's EU Aspirations Could Undermine Eurasian Economic Ties
Putin cautioned Pashinyan that Armenia's EU bid could harm its Eurasian Economic Union membership, while Pashinyan argued no treaty violations exist.
Texas Judge Pauses States' Lawsuit Against Abortion Pill
A federal judge paused a lawsuit by Texas and Florida challenging mifepristone approval while the FDA reviews the drug's safety.
Pennsylvania Officer Charged With Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting of College Student
A Pennsylvania police corporal faces voluntary manslaughter charges for fatally shooting an unarmed 22-year-old college student who posed no threat.
Macron Backs Fresh EU Sanctions on Russia After Leipzig Drone Incident
French President Macron supports new EU sanctions against Russia following an attempted drone attack in Leipzig attributed to Moscow.
India Walks a Diplomatic Tightrope at SCO Summit
The SCO summit highlighted India's long-running balancing act — engaging major powers without joining any bloc.
US House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Pre-Election Shutdown
The US House passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government open until December 11, avoiding a shutdown before elections.
Nigeria Confirms Withdrawal of US Troops Deployed for Counterterrorism
Nigeria confirms the planned withdrawal of about 200 US troops deployed in February to assist with its security crisis, citing strong bilateral ties.
US factory growth cools in August as input costs stay high
US manufacturing growth slowed in August while input prices remained elevated, and job openings rose in July, keeping the Fed on track for a possible rate hike.
Zelenskiy Warns Airlines, Insurers Over Drone Risk in Russian Skies
Ukraine's President warns airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is increasingly unsafe due to Ukrainian drone activity.