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Politics
CPI raises security concerns ahead of September 1 rally in Delhi
CPI General Secretary D. Raja has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleging house arrests and harassment of party workers in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the party’s All-India Rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
Stories, explained
Health / 01
Haryana private hospitals to suspend Ayushman Bharat services for 24 hours on September 1
Private hospitals in Haryana will halt Ayushman Bharat services for 24 hours on September 1 over nearly Rs 1,200 crore in unpaid claims, the IMA Haryana has said.
Sports / 02
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest player to score Duleep Trophy half-century
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a half-century in 42 balls at 15 years and 157 days, breaking a Duleep Trophy record set in 1969.
Tech / 03
Isro to launch GISAT-1A in September 2026 after seven-month pause
Isro is preparing to launch the GISAT-1A Earth-observation satellite in September 2026, although the exact launch date has not been announced.
Business / 04
MSCI India Index adds four stocks, removes three
Laurus Labs, Lenskart Solutions, Adani Energy Solutions and Groww were added to the MSCI India Index, while Astral, Balkrishna Industries and SBI Cards and Payment Services were removed.
Politics / 05
CPI holds ‘Badlaav Zaroori Hai’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan
CPI General Secretary D. Raja led the rally in Delhi on September 1, raising demands related to employment, prices, farmers, workers, social justice and democratic rights.
Latest / 06
IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall across India in September 2026
The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal rainfall for September 2026, with El Niño conditions expected to influence weather patterns and regional variations in rainfall deficits.
Health / 07
IMD issues heavy rain alert for eight states amid active monsoon
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places in eight states on August 31, with active monsoon conditions expected to continue into the first week of September.
Sports / 08
India Women Begin Asia Cup With 94-Run Win
India defeated Thailand by 94 runs in the Women's T20 Asia Cup opener after posting 159/9 and bowling out their opponents for 65.