A devastating landslide in Sudan's Darfur region has reportedly killed over 1,000 people in the village of Tarasin, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army. With only one survivor found, the army-aligned governor of Darfur, Minni Minnawi, has appealed to international organizations for urgent assistance. The region remains largely inaccessible due to the ongoing civil war between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Gurgaon faced chaos on Monday. Heavy rainfall caused roads to submerge. Vehicles stalled, leading to severe traffic jams. Key areas like IFFCO Chowk and Hero Honda Chowk were heavily affected. Commuters experienced hours-long delays. Emergency services struggled to navigate the flooded streets. The city's drainage issues were highlighted once again. Residents are demanding better infrastructure.
The Allu family is mourning the loss of Allu Kanakaratnam, mother of producer Allu Aravind and grandmother of actor Allu Arjun, who passed away at 94. Celebrities including Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and Naga Chaitanya offered condolences. Pawan Kalyan, despite his political duties, paid a late-night visit. Allu Arjun and family members acted as pallbearers.
The Commerce Ministry is accelerating the Export Promotion Mission to aid exporters. It acknowledges the impact of 50% US tariffs on sectors like textiles and chemicals. Officials believe this impact will be short-term. They emphasize creating resilient supply chains and diversifying exports. The industry is concerned about slowing orders and liquidity.
Bholendra Pal Singh, brother of BJP MLA Mahendra Pal Singh, has been arrested for posting derogatory remarks against Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and his OSD on social media. Facing multiple FIRs, he was apprehended from a Kushinagar hotel after a manhunt. Police also seized spurious liquor from his brick kiln, initiating further legal action and investigating his associates.
CDS Anil Chauhan stated that India employed air power in Operation Sindoor to dismantle terrorist camps in Bahawalpur and Muridke, as drones and loitering munitions were deemed insufficient to achieve the desired political objectives. This decision followed the Pahalgam terror attack and reflected India's enhanced precision strike capabilities developed after the Balakot operation.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan refuted Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark, citing India's 7.8% GDP growth in April-June. BJP leaders criticized Rahul Gandhi for supporting Trump's statement, highlighting the strong economic figures as evidence of India's progress under Prime Minister Modi's leadership towards becoming a developed and self-reliant nation.
Peter Navarro criticized PM Modi for aligning with Putin and Xi Jinping at the SCO summit, urging India to support Europe and Ukraine and cease purchasing Russian oil. He accused India of "profiteering" from refined Russian oil sales and labeled the conflict as "Modi's war." The US has imposed tariffs on India, which New Delhi deems "unjustified."
Infosys has adjusted its evening bus schedule from its Electronic City facility in Bengaluru, effective September 1, to address employee concerns about lengthy commutes impacting productivity and client interactions with US counterparts.
Airports in India may face reduced user development fees for lapses like dirty toilets, baggage delays, and long queues, as per a proposal from the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). The regulator plans to implement uniform performance standards for major airports, linking compliance to tariff structures with rewards for exceeding standards and penalties for failures.