1.Science & Tech
India Launches EOS-05 Imaging Satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its first dedicated imaging satellite, EOS-05, from Sriharikota.
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2.Environment
Rescue Operation in Nepal Tunnel
Rescuers successfully rescued two workers trapped in a tunnel in Rasuwa district, Nepal, after a heavy downpour caused waterlogging and flooding.
3.Environment
Flood Relief Efforts in Uttar Pradesh
The government distributed relief kits and lunch packets to flood-affected people in Uttar Pradesh, with 72,897 people evacuated.
4.Environment
Flood-like situation in Bihar due to swollen rivers
Several rivers in Bihar are flowing above the danger level, leading to a flood-like situation in various districts.
5.Health & Science
Swine flu cases surge in India, with 441 cases recorded in Mumbai
The number of swine flu cases has surged to 441 in Mumbai this year, marking a 612% rise from the same period last year.
6.Society
Bihar government reiterates commitment to OBC creamy layer status
The Bihar government has reiterated its commitment to the creamy layer status for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and clarified provisions to ensure strict adherence.
7.Society
Bonded laborers rescued in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
Over 33 lakh people, including bonded laborers, are rescued from sugar cane fields in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
8.Environment
Elephant Herd Enters Residential Area in Munnar
A herd of wild elephants entered a residential area in Munnar, chasing a man and causing a lucky escape.
9.International
India to Revisit Model BIT to Address Democratic Deficit
India is revisiting its 2015 Model BIT to address democratic deficit and ensure better stakeholder participation.
10.Society
Bihar Police Arrests School Teachers for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Girls
Bihar Police arrested a headmaster and a teacher from a government school in Dumraon for alleged sexual abuse of schoolgirls.
11.Schemes
Centre's Rationale for Not Using OBC Lists for Census
The Centre has stated that using OBC lists for caste enumeration is flawed, as it lists 'classes' and not 'castes', and would lead to an overestimation of the OBC population.
12.Economy
India-EU Trade FTA seen as key to India’s growth
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the importance of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement for boosting trade and creating opportunities for businesses and young talent.
13.Environment
Nepal seeks compensation from India for flood assistance
Nepalese Minister Mahabir Pun thanked India for assistance during the flash flood but also sought compensation from the three biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.
14.Business
Tata Motors Acquires Italian Truck Maker Iveco
Tata Motors subsidiary TML CV Holdings B.V. plans to acquire Italian truck maker Iveco Group NV for €14.1 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.
15.Economy
Government Approves Coal Gasification Scheme
The government has approved a %37,500-crore scheme to promote coal gasification projects, aiming to boost clean energy production.
16.Economy
SEBI Opposes Court-Supervised Insolvency Proceedings in Mauritius
SEBI has opposed court-supervised insolvency proceedings in Mauritius for the Kotak fund - India Opportunities Fund Class F, arguing that the trades were based on non-public information and violated rules.
17.Economy
Tata Chemicals to Sell Shares to RBI
Tata Chemicals plans to sell shares to the RBI, with SBI Group expected to be the largest seller.
18.Sports
India's athletics squad named for Aichi-Nagoya Games
The Indian athletics squad has been named for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Games, including key athletes like Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur.
19.Sports
Gurindervir Singh breaks national 100m record
Gurindervir Singh set a new national record in the 100m sprint, running 10.09s, after a torrid few months of training.
20.Sports
Shannon Rowbury to receive delayed Olympic medal
Shannon Rowbury, who won a 1500m bronze medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, is set to formally receive her medal in 2028.
21.Sports
India among countries with most doping violations
India is part of a group of countries with the most doping violations, according to the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
22.Sports
Electric skateboarding event held in Australia
The second edition of Australia’s Electric Sports Racing Association (ESRA) Nationals was held in Coffs Harbour, featuring battery-run skateboards.
23.International
India to Host Men in Blue for T20I
India’s men’s cricket team will play a T20I against Japan on September 22 in Bengaluru.
24.Sports
Smriti Mandhana Surpasses Mithali Raj’s Record
Smriti Mandhana has surpassed Mithali Raj to become the leading international run-getter for India.
25.Sports
21st National Youth Athletics Championships held in Ludhiana
The 21st National Youth Athletics Championships concluded in Ludhiana with several meet and national records being broken.
26.Sports
BCCI Replaces Rohit with Another Player After Age Verification
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) replaced Rohit, a Bengal leg-spinner, with another player after identifying age discrepancies in his documents.
27.Sports
Arshi Gupta and Ayansh Patil Win Karting Championships
Arshi Gupta and Ayansh Patil won the National Karting Championship and the MECO FMSCI Indian Karting Championship respectively.
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