KHATIMA NEWS
Cinema
Salman Khan became upset with graphers outside the Bigg Boss 20 set after one of them repeatedly called out for a pose. The actor, who arrived for filming in a T-shirt, jeans and cowboy hat, objected to the demand and said he did not need to come in front of the cameras.
India
India has moved to the next stage of its plan to buy 5 additional S-400 Triumph air defence systems from Russia. Moscow has sent a cost proposal, opening the way for negotiations before a final decision by the Cabinet Committee on Security after financial approval.
India
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said Europe’s dependence on foreign goods and strategic partners had weakened its companies. Speaking in Delhi, he urged Europe to seek respectful partners and highlighted India’s importance as the European Union considers supply-chain changes linked to China.
Gadgets
A buffalo named Basanti received a family-style birthday celebration in Badgaon, Ballia, where Rajesh Kumar Verma arranged balloons, 2 cakes, a floral garland and a “Happy Birthday” cap. Villagers gathered to watch, applaud and feed her cake and banana during the event.
Railway
Eastern Railway has cancelled multiple train services starting September 4 and September 5 after land subsidence was reported near New Farakka station in Malda Division. The disruption affects routes linking North Bengal and neighbouring regions with Kolkata and Howrah, including several Express, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat and local services.
Crime
Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions and regulated movement across key routes during a BRICS Summit 2026 motorcade rehearsal on September 05. The restrictions will remain in effect from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM, with 22 diversion points and more than 35 roads affected.
India
India is exploring geothermal energy as a dependable, low-carbon source of round-the-clock power. The development is linked to a National Policy on geothermal energy, while visual evidence of drilling equipment highlights the field activity associated with exploring underground heat resources.
Trending
Rainfall has caused waterlogging in parts of Delhi, with traffic moving through submerged stretches near Subroto Park. The disruption comes as separate reports describe heavy rain across the capital, including problems at Delhi airport and alerts for the city.
Aviation
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.
India
ISRO has announced the successful completion of the GSLV-F17 mission, with the launch vehicle placing EOS-05 into its intended Sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. The mission marks the 19th flight of India’s GSLV and carries the country’s first imaging satellite from geosynchronous orbit.
Business
Gold and silver prices surged on 3 September after a 10-day decline, with gains reported in both global and Indian markets. Gold on the MCX reached ₹1,55,401 per 10 grams by around 7 pm, while silver traded at ₹2,39,888 per kilogram. Market sentiment was linked to Donald Trump’s comments on US military action in Iran.
World
Police in Pakistan’s Gujranwala district have arrested an 18-year-old woman after her 15-year-old sister died from a knife wound during a family dispute. The case began with conflicting accounts about money and TikTok followers, while their father handed the accused to police and said he would not defend her.
