KHATIMA NEWS
Business
Income Tax India has reported that more than 7.8 Crore income tax returns were filed for Assessment Year 2026–27 by August 31,2026, thanking taxpayers and professionals for completing their filings on time.
India
A 2-storey house remained standing during a devastating Nepal flood even after debris filled part of its lower floor. An architecture channel attributed its survival to reinforced concrete construction, while an AI-based assessment said the explanation appears scientifically plausible but may include assumptions.
Auto
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.
World
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.
Politics
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.
World
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.
Cinema
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.
Auto
Aaj Tak News lists a car described as costing ₹3.50 lakh, cheaper than the Alto and styled like an SUV. The supplied material does not identify the model or provide verified details about its features, availability, variants, specifications or bookings, while related links discuss financing for other Maruti Suzuki and Tata cars.
Business
Silver prices are reported to have dropped ₹10000 over 5 days and remain ₹1.83 lakh below their high. The supplied material also points to lower gold prices, but it does not provide verified city-wise rates or a clear date for each quoted figure.
India
The Bombay High Court questioned whether FDA officials could act as though they were above the rules, according to reports. The proceedings have been linked to the withdrawal of orders cancelling or suspending licences involving Cipla and MCA restaurants, with 5 restaurants reported to be reopening.
World
Nepal’s flash-flood death toll has risen to 788, while more than 2,500 people remain missing. Rescuers are searching 8 affected districts on the fifth day after an ice-rock avalanche linked to a glacial collapse sent water, mud and debris through northern and central parts of the country.
Crime
Police at Kherki Daula station in Gurugram recovered 2 missing 13-year-old girls, Deepa and Nandini, within 04 hours of receiving information and handed them over to their families. Gurugram Police urged people to report a missing child immediately at the nearest police station or by calling Dial 112.
