Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has alleged political vendetta after his name was deleted from Punjab’s draft electoral rolls under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and marked “permanently shifted”. Chadha, who quit AAP and joined the BJP in April, said his voter ID remains registered in Mohali and claimed the AAP was using state machinery against leaders who left the party. He said the protected-list provision for public representatives was violated. Punjab’s claims and objections window remains open until September 12, while final rolls are expected in October. The deletion does not affect Chadha’s Rajya Sabha membership. (PC: India Today)

Photos of missing loved ones hang outside Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan Hospital as families desperately search for relatives after Nepal’s devastating August 26 flash floods. The disaster has killed more than 1,200 people, while over 4,000 remain missing, according to the latest figures cited in the report. At least 161 bodies remained unidentified at the hospital as of September 2, with doctors struggling to collect fingerprints or other identification marks. DNA samples are being collected, while unidentified bodies are temporarily buried for possible exhumation. In hard-hit Nuwakot, families are also holding symbolic Hindu funerals using straw effigies for missing relatives.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf slammed the United States after a reported strike hit a wedding in Sirik, southern Iran, killing five people and wounding several others. “If a power acts like Satan, picks targets like Satan, and kills like Satan, it’s Satan,” Ghalibaf said, accusing Washington of responsibility for the attack. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also condemned the United States, describing it as “Satan America”. The US had not immediately commented on Iran’s allegations. The reported strike came amid escalating conflict between Iran and the United States in the Middle East.

The upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi has sent five-star hotel prices soaring, with several luxury properties fully booked and available rooms costing up to Rs 2.55 lakh a night. The summit will be held at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13, drawing official delegations, business travellers and international media to the capital. ITC Maurya listed some rooms for September 12 at up to Rs 2.55 lakh, while rooms at Shangri-La Eros cost up to Rs 1.50 lakh. Taj Mahal Hotel, Taj Palace, The Oberoi and other luxury properties reported limited or no availability for key dates. (PC: First Post)

India has strongly condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab province, calling it a disturbing attack on a minority place of worship. Minority representatives and local residents alleged that the temple was razed to make way for a madrassa on or near the temple land. India said the incident reflected an “alarming” failure by Pakistani authorities to protect religious heritage and safeguard places of worship belonging to minorities. The strong reaction came on September 2 as concerns grew over the reported demolition and the protection of minority religious sites in Pakistan. (PC: India Today)

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly acknowledged that Moscow is supplying Iran with “necessary equipment” and other assistance during its war with the United States. Putin made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on September 1. He did not specify the equipment or say whether it included military supplies. Pezeshkian said he was certain Iran would win. The leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, while Putin praised Iran’s “courage and resourcefulness” and highlighted growing economic and trade ties.

A viral video from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek shows Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif quickly approaching Russian President Vladimir Putin after the leaders’ group photograph. As Putin appeared to leave the podium, Sharif moved towards him, reached out, held his hand and spoke with him. The hurried interaction prompted online users to jokingly describe it as “Wait for me?”, although there is no indication Sharif actually said those words. The moment drew attention alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Putin and a brief exchange with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The clip also revived memories of a viral Sharif-Putin moment at last year’s SCO gathering in Beijing.

Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated following renewed military exchanges and growing confrontation around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The US launched strikes against Iranian targets, citing threats to American forces and attempts to deploy sea mines that could endanger commercial shipping. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting US-linked positions in the region. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that further retaliation would trigger an even stronger US response. The crisis has raised concerns over shipping disruptions, global energy supplies and oil prices, as the Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial route for international oil trade. (PC: AP)

Ishanvi Sakharpe, a Class 6 student from Virginia Beach, has earned recognition as the 2026 Virginia State Merit Winner in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her project, “Dolphin Guard.” Her project focuses on using science and problem-solving to reduce potentially harmful interactions between dolphins and human activities such as boating and fishing. The initiative highlights how young students can apply classroom knowledge to real-world environmental challenges. Sakharpe studies at Old Donation School and has also achieved recognition in mathematics competitions. Her achievement demonstrates the potential of student-led innovation to contribute to wildlife conservation and inspire greater interest in science and technology. 

A powerful image from flood-hit Rasuwa, Nepal, shows Nepal Army personnel carrying a baby to safety during an ongoing search-and-rescue operation. The infant was among survivors rescued after devastating flash floods struck the region. Reports say a 45-day-old baby was safely brought to the Rasuwa Dhange camp following the disaster. The floods, linked to a glacier collapse and avalanche of ice and rock near the Nepal-Tibet border, caused widespread destruction and left thousands dead or missing. Rescue teams continue searching devastated mountainous areas, with the Nepal Army and international teams working to locate survivors and assist affected communities.