Maoist Gunned Down

A Maoist carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh on his head was gunned down in an encounter with security forces in Jharkhand's Chaibasa, officials confirmed. The encounter broke out in the Saranda forest under the Goilkera police station in West Singhbhum district.

Call for Fair Trade

India emphasised the need for an open, fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system centred around WTO norms, at the SCO Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Russia, amid the ongoing uncertainty in global trade triggered by the US tariff turmoil.

Trump-Xi Meet on Cards

US President Donald Trump and his top advisers are silently preparing to travel to South Korea in October for the gathering of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers and reports suggest that Trump is likely to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Foundation Day Celebrations

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha, marked its 43rd Foundation Day with a vibrant ceremony at its headquarters in Bhubaneswar. The event was graced by School and Mass Education Minister Nityananda Gond.

Gunfire Sparks Panic

Tension gripped the Railway Colony in Jharsuguda after unidentified miscreants opened fire at the residence of railway employee Dasharath Suna. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as the family was asleep during the attack. Preliminary investigation suggests the shooting was an act of revenge.

Water Level Rises

The water level in the Mahanadi River continues to rise following the release of floodwater from Hirakud Dam. The surge has reached the boundary wall of the revered Maa Bhattarika Temple in Baramba, Cuttack, prompting local administration to remain on high alert.

Sabalenka Reigns Supreme

Aryna Sabalenka solidified her status as the world’s top player, defeating Amanda Anisimova to claim her second consecutive US Open title. With the win, Sabalenka becomes the first woman to defend her singles crown at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 2014.

Indian Archers Shine

Indian men's compound team of Aman Saini, Rishabh Yadav and Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge clinched India’s first-ever Compound Men’s Team Gold at the World Archery Championships in South Korea. Rishabh, teaming up with Jyothi Surekha Vennam, also won the compound mixed team silver.

CZ Through to Final

Central Zone have entered the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy final on the basis of a first-innings lead in their semifinal clash against West Zone at the BCCI CoE Ground 2. It also means that Central Zone will face South Zone in the title clash starting on September 11.