What are the latest news in India? August 31st, 2026
Here are the major national news headlines in India for August 31, 2026:
- Indus Waters Treaty Ruling Rejected: New Delhi formally rejected an award issued by the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, maintaining that the court is “illegally constituted” and lacks jurisdiction over India’s sovereign decisions. www.indiatoday.in———
- Diplomacy on the SCO Sidelines: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss regional stability and trade, and holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasizing dialogue to end the conflict in Ukraine. -The Hindu——–
- Delhi Electoral Roll Revision: The draft electoral roll for Delhi was published, revealing that approximately 47.7 lakh names out of 1.45 crore voters were excluded following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).- The Chief Electoral Officer stated that affected citizens have until September 30 to submit claims. -The Hindu——–
- Economy and GDP Growth: Official data showed India’s GDP growth for the April–June quarter (Q1) came in strong at 7.8%, outpacing estimates despite broader global economic headwinds.- www.newindianexpress.com———
- Kaushambi Factory Blast: A major explosion occurred at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Manori village, Kaushambi district (Uttar Pradesh), resulting in multiple casualties and injuries as rescue operations were initiated. -The Hindu——–
- Manipur Census Deferred: The Union Government deferred the upcoming Census operations in Manipur amid local protests and demands to establish a state citizenship register beforehand.- www.hindustantimes.com———
- Flood Response & Regional Alerts: Rescue and relief operations continued in border regions and downstream areas of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh following catastrophic flash flooding triggered in neighboring Nepal. -The Hindu——–
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