US FDA Approves Etcamah for ESR1-Mutated Advanced Breast Cancer
The US FDA granted accelerated approval to Etcamah for advanced breast cancer with ESR1 mutations, and authorized Guardant360 CDx as a companion diagnostic.
Daily Current Affairs — 5 September 2026
National
Omar Abdullah Meets Amit Shah, Pushes for Early J&K Statehood Restoration
J&K CM Omar Abdullah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss early statehood restoration, governance rules, and development.
Teen Dalit Activist Calls Bhardwaj's Detention 'First Step to Victory'
A Dalit teen activist calls Swatantra Bhardwaj's detention a victory after he bragged about assaulting her father.
ISRO's GSLV-F17 Successfully Places EOS-05, India's First Geo-Imaging Satellite, in Orbit
ISRO's GSLV-F17 launched EOS-05, India's first dedicated Earth observation satellite to geosynchronous orbit, on Friday, boosting real-time monitoring capabilities.
Assam Ties Up With Six Firms, IIT Madras to Introduce AI in Schools
Assam signed MoUs with six companies and IIT Madras to pilot AI platforms in 50 schools, aiding teaching and learning.
Six arrested, juvenile held in Vattepally murder over black magic suspicion
Six people and a juvenile were held for the August 30 murder of a real estate businessman in Vattepally, allegedly driven by a belief in black magic.
PMK warns of protests if Pallikaranai marshland construction continues
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss opposes construction on Pallikaranai Marshland, warns of protests if work isn't halted and structures removed.
Karnataka urges industry partnership for PM-SETU ITI modernisation drive
Karnataka seeks active industry collaboration to implement PM-SETU, upgrading 48 ITIs under a hub-and-spoke model with significant funding.
Tamil Nadu's Falling Birth Rate: A Demographic Shift With Far-Reaching Implications
Tamil Nadu's declining birth rate signals a major demographic transition, raising concerns about workforce shrinkage and an ageing population, with experts calling for stronger social investments.
Rajasthan Local Polls: BJP Looks to Gauge Post-Protest Political Mood
BJP's Rajasthan local poll campaign is being treated as a diagnostic exercise to measure the political fallout of the recent Jantar Mantar protest.
Vizag MP Sribharat pushes for VSP revival, raises staff transfer and train halt issues
Vizag MP Sribharat discussed the ₹14,000-crore VSP revival plan with RINL CMD, and raised staff transfer and Vande Bharat halt issues with railway officials.
Bengaluru Woman Stripped, Assaulted, Filmed Over Loan Repayment; Four Arrested
Four people, including two women, were arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly stripping and assaulting a woman over unpaid loan interest, and filming the act.
Firing Reported as Protests Disrupt Electoral Roll Hearing in Arunachal's Bordumsa
Protests against Chakma inclusion in electoral rolls turned violent in Bordumsa, with firing reported during an SIR hearing.
Entertainment
Vishnu Mohan Teases Major 'L367' Update with Mohanlal on Teachers' Day
Director Vishnu Mohan hints at a major update for his Mohanlal-starrer 'L367' on Saturday.
Janmashtami 2024: India's Many Hues of Devotion
India celebrates Janmashtami with diverse traditions: temple rituals, children's festivals, processions, and modern takes on the Matki Fod tradition.
World
Supreme Court Clears Way for Parties to Buy Cheaper TV Ads Before Midterms
SCOTUS grants GOP emergency appeal, allowing parties to access candidate-level TV ad rates ahead of midterms.
Meloni's Government Becomes Italy's Longest-Serving Postwar Administration
Italy's PM Meloni marks a record tenure, citing stability as a key reform, while critics point to inaction on growth and reforms.
Trump dispatches Witkoff, Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with peace plan
Trump says Witkoff and Kushner will travel to Moscow and Kyiv with a proposal to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
US Supreme Court Allows Parties to Use Discounted Ad Rates
The US Supreme Court revived a policy letting party committees access discounted political ad rates, aiding Republicans before the November midterms.
Car bomb in Zacatecas underscores cartels' growing use of explosives
A car bomb in Ojocaliente, Mexico, highlights the rising use of explosives by criminal groups, primarily the Jalisco Cartel.
Meloni hails stability as her government sets Italian record
Giorgia Meloni celebrated her government's longevity at a Bari rally, arguing stability has boosted Italy's credibility and policy delivery.
Trump to Sign Orders on Gray Wolf Protections, Beef Labeling to Tackle Prices
President Trump plans executive orders to let ranchers protect herds from gray wolves and to mandate country-of-origin beef labeling.
Judge allows lawsuit against ex-Sen. Sinema under North Carolina 'homewrecker' law
A federal judge ruled Kyrsten Sinema can be sued in North Carolina for alienation of affection over her relationship with a married security aide.
Postpartum Mental Illness: A Spectrum From Baby Blues to Psychosis
A mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case spotlights postpartum mental illness. Here's a breakdown of its forms, risks, and treatments.
Missile Strike on Iranian Wedding Leaves Trail of Destruction and Grief
Photos reveal the devastation and mourning after a missile strike hit a wedding in southern Iran, with mass funerals held for the dead.
Meloni Hails Stability as Her Government Sets Postwar Record
Giorgia Meloni marks her government's record tenure, crediting stability for economic and foreign policy gains.
US clears $5 billion JDAM-ER sale to Saudi Arabia, plus $750 million engine deal
The US State Department approved a potential $5 billion sale of JDAM-ER kits to Saudi Arabia, plus $750 million in tank engines.
2026 in Memoriam: The Icons, Leaders, and Trailblazers We Lost
A year-end retrospective honoring the influential figures from music, film, politics, and sports who passed away in 2026.
US prescriptions for weight-loss drugs in children under 12 surge 300-fold
A US study shows a 300-fold rise in GLP-1 prescriptions for children under 12 since 2019, driven by severe obesity cases.
Germany hunts suspect after power grid sabotage spate
German authorities search for a man who claimed responsibility for power grid attacks, as officials weigh climate extremism and foreign sabotage.
Israel frees four detainees to Lebanon in US-mediated exchange
Israel released four prisoners to Lebanese authorities on Friday following US-mediated talks, including two Lebanese and two Syrians.
EU industry chief moves to ban waste exports to non-OECD nations
EU proposes banning waste and aluminium scrap exports to non-OECD countries via a delegated act under waste shipment rules.
Washington Pulp Mill Had Long Record of Safety Lapses Before Fatal Blast
Records show a Washington pulp mill had years of safety complaints, maintenance failures and toxic chemical releases before a fatal tank collapse killed 11 workers.