KHATIMA NEWS
ISRO has addressed media reporting about concerns linked to space-sector reforms and speculation over the organisation’s future responsibilities, presenting its next chapter as a continuing leadership role in India’s national space ecosystem.
An around 50-year-old 5-storey building that housed a boys’ hostel collapsed in a congested Satya Niketan lane near Delhi University’s South Campus on Sunday. Rescue teams worked to reach people trapped in the debris, while oxygen support was sent to those still inside.
The Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team has arrived in Egypt to participate in the 2nd El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled from 08 to 10 September. The appearance will bring India’s helicopter display unit to an international aviation event attended by audiences in Egypt.
The Directorate of Education, Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for its offices and schools, covering government, government-aided and unaided recognised private institutions. The circular links the closure to the BRICS Summit and carries approval from the Director of Education.
An Air India Airbus A320 carrying 145 people experienced the near-simultaneous loss of all 3 hydraulic systems while flying from Phuket to Delhi at 36,000 feet. The AAIB has recommended action against a pilot after a failed dope test, according to the reported account.
The New Delhi Market Association has opposed a proposal to make Connaught Place’s inner circle vehicle-free, arguing that the market is already designed to support pedestrians. The debate could affect how shoppers, businesses and traffic move through one of Delhi’s busiest commercial areas.
The Indian Air Force has successfully conducted a trial drop of the indigenously designed and developed Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb. The force said the trials met all objectives, marking a significant milestone for the IAF and Indian industry, while details on the test location and operational deployment were not announced.
Passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will pay higher minimum fares for autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from Tuesday. The revised minimum charge will be Rs 27 for an autorickshaw and Rs 33 for a taxi, according to officials, increasing the cost of short trips for commuters.
India has rejected a ruling by the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the tribunal illegally constituted and denying its authority over India’s sovereign decisions and ongoing projects. The government said its decision to keep the treaty in abeyance remains effective.
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad has won the Punjab University Campus Students Council president’s , with Ankit Bhidan defeating Adil Brar by 512 votes. The election followed the Jantar Mantar protest and drew attention because of Gen Z participation from Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
US forces targeted 2 Iranian missile launchers on Larak Island after officials said Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was preparing rockets and sea mines near the Strait of Hormuz. Related reports said the action was followed by an Iranian ballistic-missile attack on US bases in Jordan.
The Oscars’ official page has highlighted a scene from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani featuring Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor. has drawn attention to the film’s Naina Talwar and Bunny pairing, while a dialogue from the movie was also identified as a favourite in the related coverage.
