THE HEADLINES:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit flood-hit Punjab on Tuesday to take stock of the situation.
- Life limping back to normalcy in rain-battered Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation after election defeats.
- Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy scripts history by winning Orizzonti Award for Best Director at Venice Film Festival for ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’.
- In Archery, India clinches maiden gold in Men’s Compound team event at World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
- And, in Men’s Asia Cup Hockey tournament, summit clash between India and South Korea underway at Rajgir in Bihar.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit flood-ravaged Punjab on Tuesday to review the situation. Confirming Mr Modi’s visit, State BJP President Sunil Jakhar in a social media post said, the Prime Minister is deeply concerned about the crisis and is closely monitoring developments. Mr. Jakhar reiterated that the Central Government stands firmly with the people of Punjab. Earlier, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited the state to evaluate the situation. Additionally, two central inter-ministerial teams have been deployed in the state to assess the damage caused by the floods.
Meanwhile, Punjab is slowly returning to normalcy after floods caused extensive damage to land, property, and livestock.
“The situation in Punjab is gradually coming under control. The border state, which has lost 46 lives till date, is collectively helping each other along with experts from Indian Army, BSF and NDRF in rescue and relief operations. About 2000 villages and over 3.87 lakh people have been impacted by floods. Hundreds of ‘My Bharat Aapda Mitras’ of the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are also supporting the local communities in flood affected districts. State government has announced the opening up of all the educational institutions in the state from Tuesday. Rajesh Bali, Akashvani News, Jalandhar”
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The Delhi Government today flagged off 52 trucks carrying relief material for the victims in the flood affected regions of Punjab. Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, the Delhi Government will continue providing aid to the people of Punjab until the situation is under control.
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In the National Capital, the water level of the Yamuna River is receding. However, the city continues to grapple with a flood-like situation as the level still remains above the danger mark. As a precautionary measure, residents of low-lying areas have been relocated to safer locations and relief camps.
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Meanwhile, life is also limping back to normalcy in rain-battered Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) remained closed to vehicular traffic for the sixth consecutive day. On the other hand, light motor vehicles continued to ply normally on the historic Mughal Road. However, the pilgrimage to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi in Reasi district remained suspended due to weather-related disruptions.
“Some districts in the Jammu division may experience moderate rainfall during late night or early morning hours. From September 9 to 12, brief spells of rain or thunder are likely at isolated places across the Union Territory. However, the 270 kms long strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44), the only all weather surface link connecting the Kashmir valley with the rest of the country remained closed for vehicular movement for 6th consecutive day today amid multiple landslides, mudslides and land sinking along the national highway. The restoration work is going on as continuous efforts are being made by National Highway Authority of India which includes men and machinery to make the national highway traffic worthy. People are advised not to undertake journey on the Highway till the restoration work is completed. The Jammu-Katra shuttle train service remained suspended for the third day today after a landslide blocked the track between Ramnagar and Manwal along the Jammu-Udhampur section. The shuttle service started on September 1 and was scheduled to run till September 15 but had to be cancelled due to the landslide triggered by heavy rain. Authorities are trying to clear the track and restore the service on the stretch. This is N. Gulshan Raina For Akashvani News, Jammu .”
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In flood-hit Himachal Pradesh, the pace of the monsoon has slowed down in the past 24 hours, with intermittent rainfall continuing. In recent days, heavy rainfall, landslides, and flash floods severely disrupted normal life in the state. Administrative and police teams are working on a war footing to clear the roads still blocked for traffic. Efforts are also underway to restore power and water supply in the state.
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An inter-ministerial Central team will reach Uttarakhand tomorrow to assess the damage caused by heavy rains and landslides during the monsoon season. The team will visit disaster-hit areas to review the ground situation. Secretary of Disaster Management and Rehabilitation in the state, Vinod Kumar Suman, said, Uttarakhand recorded higher rainfall this year compared to previous years, resulting in more widespread damage.
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In Gujarat, normal life has been affected due to heavy rainfall across the state today. Our correspondent has the details.
“Due to rain, 125 dams in the state are on alert. Water was released from the dam to maintain the water level normal. Due to which the lower areas were alerted. Along with this, more than 100 percent of the total average rainfall of this season was recorded in the state. So far, more than a thousand people have been rescued from the areas affected by heavy rains, while more than 7 thousand people have been shifted to safer places as a precaution. 12 teams of NDRF and 22 teams of SDRF have been deployed in the state to deal with the rain and flood situation. Mayur Solanki, Akashvani Ahmedabad.”
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places over Gujarat and Rajasthan till tomorrow. The weather agency also predicted heavy rainfall over Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Sub Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal and Uttarakhand tomorrow. The IMD said, light to moderate rainfall is also likely in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, central Maharashtra during the next three to four days. Meanwhile, light to moderate rainfall is also expected in Delhi-NCR tomorrow.
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Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended the Sansad Karyashala in New Delhi. During the workshop, several senior BJP leaders and Members of Parliament across the country, exchanged their valuable perspectives on diverse issues. In a social media post, the Prime Minister said that in their party, platforms like Sansad Karyashala are important as they are great forums to learn from each other and deliberate on how they can serve people even better.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Next Generation of GST reforms from the ramparts of Red Fort on this Independence Day. The Prime Minister’s vision of creating a more efficient and citizen friendly economy was realised as the GST Council on the 3rd of September simplified the indirect tax system into a two-tier structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent from a four-tier structure of 5 per cent, 12 per cent, 18 per cent and 28 per cent. The GST reforms have been carried out with a focus on the common man and will come into effect from 22nd of this month. Our correspondent today takes a look at the reforms undertaken for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
“For E-commerce the recent GST reforms are helping to ease both, making online shopping cheaper and businesses more competitive. First, the cost of packaging materials like cartons, boxes, trays, and packing paper has come down. With GST reduced to just five percent, sellers now spend less on each shipment. This is especially helpful for MSMEs and food processing units. Meanwhile, trucks and delivery vans, the backbone of India’s supply chain carrying nearly seventy percent of the country’s goods, which is now under eighteen percent GST instead of twenty eight percent. This means cheaper vehicles, lower freight rates, and more efficient last-mile deliveries. Vice President of Vilayat Industries Association, Harish Joshi, hailed the new GST set-up as a major reform initiative from the MSME sector’s perspective.
With Rahisuddin, Ishani Yadav, Akashvani News, Delhi”
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The reduction in GST rates has brought relief to various sections of society. Jagdish Singh of Udham Singh Nagar district in Uttarakhand said, the move will significantly reduce farmers’ expenses, and increase their income.
Member of Parliament Ajay Bhatt said, the changes in the GST slabs will benefit all sections of society.
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The Government has dismissed a manipulated video circulating on social media that falsely attributed statements to Indian Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi. The video misleadingly suggests that General Dwivedi claimed India lost fighter jets and soldiers during Operation Sindoor. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau, in a social media post, clarified that the content is fake and AI generated and urged people not to fall for such misinformation.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba today announced his plans of stepping down after less than a year in the role, following two major election losses. In a press briefing, Mr Ishiba said, he will also resign from his position as President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The announcement comes a day before LDP was expected to vote that could have forced him out. Mr Ishiba’s position weakened after back-to-back election defeats, with his ruling coalition losing majorities in elections for both houses of parliament amid voter anger over rising living costs. Mr Ishiba said Japan has now reached a deal with US on tariff measures, citing this as a reason for his resignation. Mr Ishiba will remain the Prime Minister until a successor is chosen.
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Debutant filmmaker Anuparna Roy has made history by winning the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the prestigious 82nd Venice Film Festival for her feature film ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’. The film was presented at the festival by Anurag Kashyap. ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’ was the only Indian entry in the Orizzonti section this year. The film stars Naaz Shaikh and Sumi Baghel and is produced by Bibhanshu Rai, Romil Modi, and Ranjan Singh. Set in Mumbai, it tells the story of two women whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. Accepting the award, Ms Roy dedicated the honour to women who have been underestimated, overlooked, or silenced.
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A rare celestial event is unfolding tonight as a total lunar eclipse is visible in the sky. The eclipse is clearly visible across India, including cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, as well as in other parts of Asia, Australia, eastern Africa, and parts of Europe. The eclipse began at 8:58 PM and will end at 2:25 AM.
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In Archery, India’s Men’s Compound team scripted history today by winning its first-ever gold medal at the World Championships in Gwangju, Soth Korea. The trio of Rishabh Yadav, Aman Saini and Prathamesh Fuge defeated France 235-233 in a thrilling final. Earlier, the Mixed team of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and Rishabh Yadav settled for silver after losing to the Netherlands.
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In Men’s Asia Cup Hockey tournament, the summit clash between India and South Korea is underway at Rajgir in Bihar. India were leading 4-1 when reports last came in. The Indian team has remained unbeaten in the tournament so far. India has already won the Asia Cup title three times.
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In the US Open Tennis, top seed and defending champion Jannik Sinner will take on second seed Carlos Alcaraz in the Men’s Singles final in New York tonight. The match will begin around 11:30 PM.
The Summit Clash will also decide the world No. 1 ranking in Men’s Singles. This marks the third straight Grand Slam final between the two players this season. Sinner won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2025, while Alcaraz triumphed at Roland Garros.
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh felicitated the team of Indian students in New Delhi after their remarkable performance at the 18th International Earth Science Olympiad held last month in Jining, China. The team secured a total of seven medals – one Gold, four Silver, and two Bronze, along with a 3rd Prize in the International Geoscience Youth Movement Reporter category. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Singh praised the young achievers for bringing glory to the nation.
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THE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit flood-hit Punjab on Tuesday to take stock of the situation.
- Life limping back to normalcy in rain-battered Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
- Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announces resignation after election defeats.
- Indian filmmaker Anuparna Roy scripts history by winning Orizzonti Award for Best Director at Venice Film Festival for ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’.
- In Archery, India clinches maiden gold in Men’s Compound team event at World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea.
- And, in Men’s Asia Cup Hockey tournament, India leading, 4-1 against South Korea in the summit clash at Rajgir in Bihar.
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