A residential building collapse in Virar East, near Mumbai, resulted in at least 13 fatalities, trapping numerous residents. Rescue operations were launched involving fire brigade, police, NDRF, and ambulance services. The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) will recognize flat owners as having "other rights" in property records, ensuring their legal standing in property-related decisions.
Kota continues to dominate IIT-JEE coaching in 2025, with one in four IIT entrants preparing in the Rajasthan hub, and half of the top-100 ranks linked to its institutes. An IIT Kanpur report highlights Delhi zone’s best IIT admission conversion rate at 36.78%, while Hyderabad leads in total admissions. The findings underscore Kota’s unmatched role in shaping India’s engineering toppers.
The BJP has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi and Tejaswi Yadav after a video surfaced from a Bihar rally allegedly showing offensive language used against PM Modi and his late mother. The BJP accused the opposition leaders of stooping to the lowest form of politics, crossing all boundaries of insult and vulgarity. The party stated that the people of Bihar would not forgive them.
The RBI is preparing to meet with business leaders in September to assess the impact of new 50% US tariffs on Indian exports, potentially affecting over half of the $48 billion annual trade. Key sectors like textiles, gems, and marine products face significant challenges, leading to concerns about competitiveness and potential production slowdowns.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched its Premium Housing Scheme 2025, featuring an online e-auction from August 26 to September 24. This scheme offers diverse housing options, including LIG flats starting at Rs 38 lakh and HIG apartments exceeding Rs 2 crore in prime locations like Vasant Kunj and Dwarka.
CBSE has instructed all affiliated schools to promote the Tele-MANAS helpline, offering students 24x7 free and confidential mental health support in 20 languages. Schools must display helpline numbers and include information in assemblies and newsletters. A mobile app and video consultations are also available. Meanwhile, CBSE and AIIMS Delhi launched Project MATE, a five-day training for school counsellors focusing on adolescent well-being, resilience, and peer support as part of a broader mental health framework.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced major reforms for the 2026 Class 10 and 12 board exams, revamping the List of Candidates (LOC) submission process. Key changes include a two-board exam policy for Class 10, mandatory linking of APAAR IDs for Indian schools, strict data accuracy requirements, and a dedicated portal for Children with Special Needs, enhancing transparency, inclusivity, and operational efficiency.
Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold prices are expected to continue their upward trend, potentially reaching 102,450, supported by strong bullish momentum and global uncertainties. Silver is also showing strength, aiming for 117,500, driven by investment demand and industrial use.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in opening trade on Thursday a day after 50% US tariffs came into effect on India. While Nifty50 went below 24,550, BSE Sensex dropped over 600 points.
A dramatic rescue unfolded near the India-Pakistan border as an NDRF team saved four youngsters swept away by floodwater, clinging to a tree. Simultaneously, in Gurdaspur, around 400 students and staff were rescued from a flooded residential school. Heavy rainfall across Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh led to widespread flooding, prompting school closures and government relief efforts.
In a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Gurez sector. Alert troops spotted and challenged the intruders, leading to a fierce exchange of fire. The operation, codenamed Naushera Nar IV, resulted in the neutralization of two terrorists, with the anti-terror operation still in progress.
