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Business
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by USD 12.4 billion to a record USD 729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, according to Reserve Bank of India data. Foreign currency assets, the largest part of the reserves, increased by USD 9.4 billion during the week.
Aviation
An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Bilaspur suffered a tyre burst while landing, but the pilot stopped the aircraft safely on the runway. All 37 passengers and 4 crew members were evacuated safely and taken to the terminal. The Bilaspur-Prayagraj flight was later cancelled as airport authorities began inspecting the aircraft and runway.
Business
Gold and silver prices declined around Raksha Bandhan, with domestic rates and MCX futures both moving lower. The reported fall includes a reduction in 24-carat and 22-carat gold prices, while silver also became cheaper in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata. Global market factors were cited behind the pressure.
India
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal at the 24 July 2026 Cabinet meeting, 28 of 29 Union Cabinet ministers increased their Instagram activity by 24 August. Home Minister Amit Shah recorded the biggest follower gain, while ministers collectively published 1,179 s, a 48% increase over the previous month.
India
US Ambassador Sergio Gor says India is planning to buy the combat-tested Javelin anti-tank system, describing the move as a major step in bilateral defence ties. The announcement also raises the possibility of future co-production in India, although it does not confirm a final purchase contract or immediate domestic manufacturing.
World
Nepal’s flash floods have killed 469 people, left 977 missing and prompted questions about whether China shared timely information before the disaster. China’s embassy has rejected the allegations, while officials and international media reports say the flood’s origin, warning-system activity and cross-border communication remain unclear.
World
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since Iran’s war with the United States and Israel began, disrupting global energy markets. But Thomas O’Donnell of the Wilson Center says alternative pipelines, emergency oil releases and reduced Iranian capabilities are weakening the waterway’s leverage as an energy transit route.
Business
Income Tax India has said that more than 7 Crore income tax returns have been filed for A.Y. 2026-27. The 31 August 2026 deadline applies to taxpayers with business or professional income whose returns are not subject to audit.
Auto
Bhavish Aggarwal has introduced the S1Z electric scooter, highlighting its 46160 LFP Bharat Cell, a claimed 301 km IDC range and an introductory price of ₹79,999. Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled for Dec. The announcement presents the model as a new benchmark as India’s electrification expands.
India
The India Today-C Voter Mood of the Nation survey projects a majority for the BJP-led NDA if Lok Sabha elections were held today. It estimates 326 seats and 45% of the vote for the alliance, against 185 seats and 39% for the Congress-led INDIA bloc, while other parties are projected to receive the remaining share.
India
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake was recorded in Dima Hasao, Assam, at 01:36:12 IST on 28/08/2026, according to the National Center for Seismology. The event was listed at a depth of 14 Km, with its coordinates given as 25.447 N latitude and 93.288 E longitude.
World
Scientists say a glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung may have sent ice, rock and debris into a tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, producing a sudden flood. The event was initially linked to an earthquake-triggered landslide, but US Geological Survey analysis identified the breaking of part of a glacier as the disaster’s cause.
