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World
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano began erupting late Friday, sending lava fountains into the air and ash toward Jakarta and Lampung. Airport closures continued after volcanic ash remained around the airspace, leaving passengers seeking refunds and updates on when services would resume.
Business
Petrol, diesel and LPG prices remained unchanged on Monday despite a rise in international crude prices. Brent crude gained 18 cents to trade at $96.46 per barrel, while Delhi recorded petrol at ₹102.12 per litre, diesel at ₹95.20 and a domestic LPG cylinder at ₹942.
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Malaysia Airlines flight MH 0156, travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai with 186 passengers, made an emergency landing after a fault developed in its second engine during the flight. Emergency services were placed on standby at Chennai airport, and all passengers and their baggage were safely taken off the aircraft.
India
A low-pressure area over central Uttar Pradesh has intensified monsoon activity across the state, bringing a risk of heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning. Bareilly recorded 38 cm and Bahraich 18 cm in the past 24 hours, while farmers and residents have been urged to take precautions.
Politics
The Election Commission has scheduled bypolls for one Lok Sabha seat and 5 Assembly constituencies across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Voting will take place on 6 October, with results due on 9 October. Nandigram has drawn attention because of its political contest involving Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari.
Business
Gold and silver prices declined during the first trading session of the week. October gold futures were down 0.40%, while December silver futures fell 0.33%. Compared with Friday’s closing levels, gold slipped as much as ₹709 per 10 grams and silver declined by up to ₹1,235 per kilogram during Monday’s session.
Business
Pranav Constructions’ IPO was fully subscribed within one hour of opening on 7 September and reached 4.67 times subscription by 3.20 pm. Retail investors led demand, while the issue’s grey market premium stood at Rs 43. Applications remain open until 9 September.
Crime
Saurabh, the younger son of Chatra MLA Janardan Paswan, was reportedly taken near Amity University in Ranchi on Monday evening. Police later recovered him from the Argora area and are examining CCTV footage while investigating the alleged abduction and identifying those involved.
World
Alternative for Germany has emerged as the strongest force in Saxony-Anhalt’s regional election, creating the possibility of the far-right party entering state government for the first time since World War II. Its projected seat total falls short of a majority, while mainstream parties reject cooperation.
India
The central government has introduced a uniform 25-day interval for booking a second domestic LPG refill across rural and urban areas. The earlier 45-day restriction in rural regions has been removed after the government said LPG supply had improved and the backlog was nearly cleared.
India
The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds across several parts of India from 8 to 11 September. Mountain regions face a landslide warning, while eastern states may see lightning, rising river levels and weather linked to conditions over the Bay of Bengal.
Business
ESDS Software shares extended their strong debut by hitting a 20% upper circuit on Monday, taking the stock to ₹1,090.50 and its market capitalisation to ₹10,130 crore. The stock had listed at a substantial premium on both NSE and BSE, while Choice Broking began coverage with a Buy rating.
