September
The day began with PM Modi's response to the 7.8% GDP growth, attacking opposition 'lies' and urging citizens to avoid foreign travel, gold purchases, and foreign weddings. At the SCO summit in Bishkek, Modi delivered a strong anti-terrorism message in the presence of Pakistan's PM, and met with Xi Jinping. Pakistan's PMO cropped Modi out of a group photo, drawing criticism. The Supreme Court quashed all FIRs against NEET protesters under Article 142, leading the CJP to call off its September 5 march. Nepal's flood toll crossed 1,000, with rescue operations ongoing. In the evening, US strikes on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz escalated tensions, with Trump warning of 'much harder' attacks.
The day was dominated by the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as the first CEO of the Ram Temple Trust, announced in the late morning and covered extensively across outlets. Earlier, the US-Iran conflict continued to escalate, with reports of a US strike on a wedding in Iran killing civilians and Iran's retaliatory attacks on US bases in Jordan and Bahrain. Nepal's flood disaster remained prominent, with Nepal demanding compensation from India, China, and the US, and thanking India for aid. In the afternoon, India condemned Pakistan for demolishing a century-old Hindu temple. The GDP controversy also drew attention, with the government defending its figures against critics.
The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India has no authority to discipline law students or extend its chairman's term, a decision that dominated headlines across outlets. Earlier, the US warned India against helping Iran evade sanctions after PM Modi's meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian, with Secretary of State Rubio reiterating the threat. Nepal's flood crisis continued to draw attention, with the death toll surpassing 1,200 and Nepal seeking climate compensation from India, the US, and China. In Punjab, AAP MP Raghav Chadha's name was removed from draft voter rolls, which he called political vendetta. The Ram Temple Trust appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first CEO, a move questioned by Congress. ISRO prepared to launch the EOS-05 geosynchronous imaging satellite for border surveillance.
The day was dominated by the Air India pilot drug test scandal, with multiple outlets reporting the termination of the pilot who tested positive for a psychoactive substance after a Phuket-Delhi flight altitude scare. The story broke in the morning with preliminary probe findings and culminated in the pilot's dismissal by afternoon. Concurrently, the Swatantra Bhardwaj controversy escalated as Delhi Police assured arrest within 72 hours, and he was detained in Bulandshahr. The Nepal tunnel rescue continued to draw attention, with two workers rescued alive after nine days. ISRO's successful launch of the EOS-05 satellite remained a secondary story, while the Nepal flood aftermath saw India responding to compensation demands by citing climate change as a common challenge.
The day was dominated by PM Modi's address at SRCC, where he attacked Rahul Gandhi and the opposition, coining the term 'Dimagi Naxal' and dismissing critics of GDP growth. The speech, covered extensively across outlets, set the political tone. Earlier, the arrest of Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj under SC/ST Act and POCSO drew attention, with Hindu organizations protesting. The US-Iran conflict escalated with strikes on Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island, while Putin ordered a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv as US envoys arrived in Moscow. Nepal flood rescue continued, with two survivors found after 11 days. In sports, India bowled out Pakistan for 55 in the Women's Asia Cup.
The day was dominated by the collapse of a six-storey building in Delhi's Satya Niketan, which housed a boys' PG. The incident occurred in the morning amid heavy rain, trapping several students. Rescue operations continued throughout the day, with the death toll rising from one to five by evening. An FIR was filed against the PG owner, and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta ordered a magisterial inquiry. The story was covered extensively across all major outlets, with updates on rescue efforts, political reactions, and the building's illegal construction. Other stories, such as the US-Iran conflict and ISRO privatization concerns, received less attention.
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