A 17-year-old Class 11 student, Rohit Sahebrao Dhangar, died by suicide in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon on Raksha Bandhan, shortly after meeting his sister and receiving a rakhi. After returning home, he reportedly posted an emotional message asking his sister to take care of their parents. Preliminary information also indicates that he sent a video to a friend saying he had lost money through online gaming. The friend and others rushed to his home after becoming concerned, but he had already died. Police have registered an accidental death case, and further investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. (PC: NDTV)

Zee Group founder Subhash Chandra has outlined his next plans after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved a repayment plan in his personal insolvency case. Chandra said he intends to work with investment professionals and friends in Switzerland and may borrow ₹2–4 crore from family members to invest in promising startups. The NCLT-approved plan allows him to settle admitted creditor claims of about ₹22,006 crore with a payment of roughly ₹6.5 crore, representing a nearly 99.97% reduction. The decision has faced criticism from lenders, with HDFC Bank and LIC Housing Finance preparing to challenge the ruling.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed prominent red hexagon warning labels on the front of packaged food products containing high levels of sugar, salt and fat. The proposed system aims to help consumers quickly identify foods that may pose health risks when consumed excessively. The labels would provide clear, easy-to-understand warnings before purchase, improving transparency about nutritional content. The move is part of efforts to encourage healthier food choices and address rising concerns over lifestyle-related health problems. The proposal could significantly change how packaged foods are labelled and marketed in India. 

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has increased CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg across Delhi-NCR from August 29, citing elevated costs of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The revised CNG price in Delhi is ₹86.98 per kg. The increase comes amid a sharp rise in international LNG prices linked to disruptions in global energy markets and ongoing tensions in West Asia. This is reportedly IGL’s fifth CNG price hike this year. Higher fuel costs are expected to affect commuters, auto-rickshaw and taxi operators, and commercial transport businesses that depend heavily on CNG. (PC: Getty Images)

At just four, Bhubaneswar’s Anvi Vishesh Agrawal turned her understanding of children’s emotions into a bilingual book, Little Girl, Big Emotions. Written in English and Spanish, the book helps children recognise, understand and express their feelings. Anvi was 4 years and 254 days old when she published it. Now six, she has earned two Guinness World Records: youngest female person to publish a bilingual book and youngest female person to deliver a TEDx talk. Her journey began with a simple idea that emotions are acceptable and should be expressed. Through her writing and public speaking, Anvi has shown remarkable confidence at an unusually young age, transforming her own experiences with “big emotions” into lessons for other children. (PC: India Today)

Penguin Random House India has decided not to publish Sonia Gandhi’s memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love after reportedly seeking changes and deletions in part of the manuscript. Gandhi rejected the proposed alterations and declined to modify or omit the material, leading Penguin India to withdraw from the project. The memoir, announced for global release on November 10, 2026, will be published in the US by Alfred A. Knopf, with an initial print run of 100,000 copies. Following Penguin’s decision, several Indian publishers are reportedly interested, with HarperCollins India said to be close to finalising an agreement to publish and distribute the book. 

Tribal women in a village near Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, marked Raksha Bandhan with a unique environmental tradition by tying rakhis around trees. The ritual symbolised a bond of protection between the women and nature, highlighting the importance of conserving trees and forests. The women celebrated the festival while expressing their commitment to protecting the environment. The practice connects the traditional meaning of Raksha Bandhan—protection and care—with environmental responsibility. The event, featured by OdishaTV on August 28, 2026, showcased how cultural traditions can also promote awareness about nature conservation and community responsibility. 

The National Security Guard (NSG) Training Academy in Manesar has launched its first 12-week Mahila Commando Conversion Course (MCCC) for women personnel from state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). The initiative aims to strengthen women’s operational capabilities within India’s counter-terrorism architecture and expand the pool of trained personnel. The intensive course includes physical conditioning, weapons training and marksmanship, tactical intervention, hostage rescue and other specialised counter-terrorism skills. NSG said the programme will promote common professional standards and improve interoperability among security forces. Women completing the course will take enhanced operational skills back to their respective forces, strengthening institutional preparedness and creating a more distributed counter-terrorism capability across India. (PC: IADN)

India’s youth employment crisis is increasingly centred on the availability and quality of jobs, according to the latest India Today Mood of the Nation survey. About 32% of respondents identified a lack of jobs as the biggest employment challenge facing young Indians. 18% cited low salaries, while 17% each said jobs often do not match qualifications or that government recruitment is too slow or unreliable. The survey also found strong expectations from governments to address the problem. 63% of respondents said the Union and state governments should take primary responsibility for improving youth employability. Schools and universities followed at 14%, private employers at 9%, and individuals and families at 5%. (PC: PTI)

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India’s political system “bent, but didn’t break” during recent Gen Z protests, unlike several South Asian countries that witnessed major political upheavals. Speaking at the NDTV World Anviksha Summit, Tharoor said youth-led protests had emerged across Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and India. He highlighted India’s “self-correcting” democratic system, saying it responded quickly to public anger, including a minister’s resignation. Tharoor said the government’s response showed the flexibility of Indian democracy and gave him hope that the country’s political system could adapt to popular demands. (PC: NDTV)