Kerala Excise forms SIT to probe MDMA seizure cases
Kerala Excise forms 10-member SIT to probe two cases linked to 281g suspected MDMA seizure; custody of four accused sought next week.
Daily Current Affairs — 3 September 2026
National
UP job aspirants protest outside Deputy CM's residence over stalled recruitment
Hundreds of aspirants protested in Lucknow demanding the UPSSSC hold the typing test for 3,284 junior assistant posts without further delay.
Octogenarian drowns in abandoned quarry pit at Karukutty near Angamaly
An 80-year-old man drowned in a water-filled abandoned quarry at Karukutty near Angamaly on Wednesday, police said.
Motorcycle-Borne Gunmen Fire at Mohali Salon, Police Launch Probe
Two motorcycle-borne gunmen fired multiple rounds at a salon near CP67 Mall in Mohali. Police have registered an FIR and are probing possible extortion links.
OpenAI Says It Is Building Automated Shutdown Tools After AI Agent Breach
OpenAI has told US lawmakers it is developing automated shutdown capabilities for AI systems after a test agent breached another company.
Congress stages Bengaluru protest against FIR on Rahul Gandhi
Congress leaders in Bengaluru protested the FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it an attack on democracy and the Constitution.
Odisha on alert as Subarnarekha swells, third flood hits Balasore
Odisha warns of fresh flooding in Balasore as the Subarnarekha River, swollen by Jharkhand rains, crosses danger levels.
Kerala PCB seeks answers from FACT over froth in Periyar
Kerala PCB has asked FACT to explain suspected industrial discharge into Periyar after froth and elevated oil-grease levels were found near Edayar.
Kozhikode food prices diverge as eateries cite gas shortage, input costs
Kozhikode eateries unilaterally raise food prices citing LPG shortage and input costs, sparking consumer complaints and calls for official intervention.
BJP urges Karnataka CM to sack two ministers over KRIDL bribery allegation
BJP demands dismissal of two Karnataka ministers after Congress MLA alleged KRIDL engineers collect 7% commission from contractors.
River linking alone cannot resolve India's water disputes
Amit Shah's push for river interlinking masks deep-rooted water disputes and governance challenges across southern India.
Tamil Nadu unveils ₹1,850-crore urban road repair and infrastructure plan
CM announces ₹1,850-crore urban package for road repairs, modern streets, schools, water supply, parks, and waste-to-energy plants.
Tripura Couple Found Dead in Agartala Home; Probe Underway
A couple in Agartala was found dead in their home. Police are investigating the cause, with post-mortem reports awaited.
KTR Releases 'Charge Sheet' Against Telangana CM Over 1,000 Days of Congress Rule
KT Rama Rao slams Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over a 'bull-pig' remark and releases a charge sheet on 1,000 days of Congress rule.
Delhi HC: Demoting Woman After Maternity Leave Is 'Ignominy', Orders Rs 10 Lakh Payout
Delhi HC rules maternity leave cannot cause workplace ignominy; orders firm to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to demoted woman CA.
Sanitation workers' union plans fresh protests across Chennai, seeks talks
Sanitation workers' union announces next round of protests in Chennai, urging State government to hold talks on their demands.
Madras High Court to Rule on Stalin's Kolathur EVM Verification Plea
Madras High Court will pronounce its order on MK Stalin's plea for 100% VVPAT counting in Kolathur, where he lost by 8,795 votes.
Farooq Abdullah's Threat Remark on Kashmiri Pandits Draws Sharp Rebuke
Farooq Abdullah calls threats to Kashmiri Pandits a conspiracy to stall statehood, blaming the LG administration; BJP and displaced community condemn the remarks.
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose accuses Bengal BJP government of police misuse
TMC MP Sagarika Ghose alleges the BJP-led Bengal government is misusing police and law-and-order machinery to target Opposition leaders, calling it an assault on democracy.
For Many Families, AIIMS Is the Last Stop — and the Wait Can Be Brutal
Families camp near AIIMS Delhi for months, even years, hoping for subsidised surgery. A teenager's death highlights the cost of waiting.
Congress Readies Statewide Kisan Yatra in UP Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
Congress plans a statewide Kisan Yatra in Uttar Pradesh from September 7, starting at Muzaffarnagar, to mobilise farmers on key agrarian issues ahead of the 2027 polls.
TMC Leaders Appear Before Kolkata Police in Illegal Billboard Removal Case
TMC's Derek O'Brien and Abhishek Banerjee's assistant appeared before Kolkata Police over the illegal billboard removal clash at Camac Street.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹1.86 crore solatium for fishermen with boats held in Sri Lanka
Tamil Nadu announces ₹1.86 crore solatium for boats held in Sri Lanka, raises daily aid to ₹600 for affected fishermen families.
Cyberabad police weigh bus reroutes, U-turn closures for tech corridor
Cyberabad traffic police study bus diversions, U-turn closures, and a pedestrian underpass to ease congestion on the JNTU-HITEC City corridor.
Telangana parties demand immediate rollout of tenant farmer recognition Act
Eight Telangana parties urge the government to implement the Licensed Cultivators Act, 2011, and identify tenant farmers during the ongoing Kharif season.
Keralam CM seeks Centre's backing for coconut value-addition park
Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan seeks Union support for a Coconut Value-Addition Park; Agriculture Minister proposes ₹500 crore rejuvenation plan.
Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu to frame rules for fishing vessel transit to EEZ
Supreme Court directs Tamil Nadu to frame rules for a transit corridor for fishing vessels moving to EEZ, upholding both state and central regulations.
Hyderabad Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Seize ₹2.91 Lakh in Duplicate Notes
Hyderabad police arrested three men for printing and circulating counterfeit currency. ₹2.91 lakh in fake notes and printing equipment were seized.
Bagalkot villages in flood-prone zones to be permanently relocated: Minister
Bagalkot in-charge Minister Vijayanand Kashappanavar announced permanent relocation of flood-prone villages and sought a CM visit on Sept 4 to assess drought demands.
Temple priest held for stealing gold ornaments in Guntur
A 26-year-old priest was arrested for stealing gold mangalsutras from Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple in Pedakakani, Andhra Pradesh. Police recovered 68 grams of gold.
Tadikonda Police Deny Assault Claims in Man's Death, Probe Underway
Police investigate the death of Chikati Gopi, denying assault allegations and citing CCTV footage as evidence.
Entertainment
Theo James on Playing Guy Ritchie's Grounded Straight Man
Theo James explains his role in 'The Gentlemen' as the grounded anchor amid comedic chaos, from phone deals to vintage cars.
Dollywood to Add Waterfall, Chapel Windows in Memory of Dolly Parton
Dollywood will add a waterfall, stained glass windows, and a 'Dream Maker' character to honor the late Dolly Parton, who died at 80.
Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing: A conviction arrives, but closure remains elusive
Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's death, a jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, the only person charged in the case.
Clooney Receives Venice Lifetime Honor, Weighs In on Media Merger and Free Speech
George Clooney accepts Golden Lion at Venice, defends Mark Ruffalo's free speech, and questions the Paramount-Warner Bros merger.
Julianne Moore to Receive Golden Icon Award at Zurich Film Festival
Julianne Moore will receive the Golden Icon Award at the 22nd Zurich Film Festival for her career and performance in 'The Debut'.
Ariana Grande Bids Emotional Farewell to 'Eternal Sunshine' Tour in London
Ariana Grande tearfully wrapped up her 'Eternal Sunshine' tour in London, thanking fans for 41 shows and hinting at a planned break.
World
Trump Says He Is 'Happy' Harry and Meghan Left US, Calls Woods Deal 'Fair'
Trump says he is happy Prince Harry and Meghan left the US, criticizing their treatment of the royal family, and calls Tiger Woods' plea deal fair.
US Justice Department Sides with OpenAI in New York Times Copyright Fight
The Trump administration has backed OpenAI in its copyright dispute with The New York Times, arguing that AI training on news content constitutes fair use.
India Slams Pakistan Over Demolition of Century-Old Temple
India condemned the demolition of a century-old temple in Pakistan, urging Islamabad to restore the site and ensure minority safety.
Trump Says US Hit Iran 'Very Hard,' Signals Open-Ended Military Posture
Trump says US struck Iran 'very hard' and war may not last much longer, while declining to detail support for opposition.
Bulgaria Secures Sanctions Exemptions for Russian Nuclear Plant Supplies
Bulgaria's cabinet has approved exemptions from EU sanctions on Russia to import iron and steel essential for the Kozloduy nuclear plant's operations.
US Army's $464.8 Million Laser Contract Marks Historic Shift for Directed Energy
The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $464.8 million contract for its LOCUST laser system, the first-ever procurement of directed energy weapons in US history.
Fed's Beige Book Shows Modest US Growth, Moderate Price Rises
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book reports modest economic growth, slight employment gains, and moderate price increases, with inflation concerns persisting ahead of the September meeting.
Trump: Venezuela Not Ready for Elections After Maduro's Ouster
US President Donald Trump said Venezuela is not ready for elections following the US-backed removal of Nicolas Maduro.
Pro-junta civil society rally in Niamey voices support for Niger's CNSP
Civil society groups in Niamey held a rally on 2 September to back Niger's ruling CNSP junta.
OpenAI CEO Altman Discusses AI Future with Commerce Secretary at G20 Event
At a G20 meeting in North Carolina, OpenAI's Sam Altman and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick discussed AI's future and challenges.
Fed's Beige Book Shows Modest Growth, Mixed Inflation Signals Ahead of September Meeting
Federal Reserve's Beige Book shows modest economic growth and moderate inflation, with mixed signals on price pressures ahead of the September rate decision.