Business
Sensex falls over 450 points as oil and US rate concerns deepen
All 16 major sectoral indices traded lower; gains in HDFC Bank limited the benchmarks’ decline.
Author
The News Wire Staff
Page 140
South Asia
NEPAL FLASH FLOODS: 669 DEAD, 2,000+ STILL MISSING
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 669, with more than 2,000 people still missing.
Defence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India is confident in its heritage, culture and capabilities
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India has emerged not merely as a major economy but as a nation confident in its civilisational heritage, culture and capabilities.
World
India beat Thailand by 94 runs in Women’s Asia Cup; Deepti Sharma equals T20I record
Shafali Verma scored 64 before India’s bowlers dismissed Thailand for 65 in their Group A match in Dubai.
National
Retail sugar prices rise 39% year-on-year as domestic supply tightens
Lower production, weather-related crop damage, festive demand and stronger international prices have contributed to the increase.NEW DELHI:
National
NEET-PG re-examination announced for 2,445 candidates after Jaipur disruption
The September 5 retest will cover candidates unable to complete Sunday’s examination because of internal power failures at two centres.
World
India, Uzbekistan elevate ties and set $5-billion trade target for 2030
The two countries agreed to deepen cooperation in uranium supplies, critical minerals, defence, digital payments and connectivity.
World
Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster
49 Indians among 546 missing in Tibet as Nepal flood toll rises to 781
South Asia
Imran Khan’s Sons Sound Alarm Over His Safety, Claim Threat to His Life
Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket great Imran Khan’s sons, Sulaiman and Kasim, have expressed fears for their father’s safety in prison, saying “blatant” attempts are being made to “kill him in there”.
World
Iran Signals Openness to Dialogue with Washington, But Treads Carefully
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Tehran is open to negotiations with the United States but remains cautious about Washington.