After deadly flash floods in Nepal, the MEA said at least 320 Indian nationals and more than 100 people of Indian origin were missing. India sent 10 tonnes of relief supplies, doctors, paramedics and a reconnaissance crew for rescue operations.
Source ↗Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit covering Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, including the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, with security, connectivity, opportunity and counter-terrorism on the agenda.
Source ↗The price of compressed natural gas in the national capital rose by Rs 3.89 per kg from 6 a.m. on August 29, taking the retail price to Rs 86.98 per kg.
Source ↗The National Testing Agency released results and final answer keys for 84 subjects in the June 2026 cycle. The exam determines eligibility for JRF, Assistant Professor appointments and PhD admission; three papers are to be re-examined.
Source ↗Hockey India announced cash rewards after Salima Tete's team defeated Germany 3-1 in the classification match. The fifth-place finish was India's best at the tournament since its fourth-place result in 1974.
Source ↗The Commerce and Industry Minister said India wants deeper economic ties with Japan and to become its global sourcing partner, with faster investment and more jobs in India rather than relying only on a China-plus-one pitch.
Source ↗The Centre began selling onions from buffer stocks at Rs 35 per kg through NCCF and NAFED stores, Kendriya Bhandar outlets and mobile vans to curb festive-season price volatility.
Source ↗The Indian Army signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance to procure Javelin anti-tank guided missile systems through the US Foreign Military Sales process, deepening India-US defence-industrial cooperation.
Source ↗Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the United States as part of a Canada-US visit scheduled to end on September 2, for G20 discussions and engagement with business leaders.
Source ↗Indian Railways plans to link Rail Madad complaints directly with on-board train staff through the Coach Mitra system, improving monitoring, accountability and speed of passenger-grievance redressal.
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