Delhi Recovers as Yamuna Recedes; Punjab CM Announces State Relief
Water level drops below danger mark in the capital; Punjab CM, while hospitalized, announces aid for farmers.
Relief efforts are underway across North India. In Delhi, the Yamuna river fell to 205.22 meters, below the danger mark, allowing 10,000 evacuees to begin returning home. Meanwhile, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, hospitalized for exhaustion, conducted a Cabinet meeting via video conference to announce ₹20,000 per acre compensation for crop damage and a 6-month loan moratorium for farmers. PM Modi is scheduled to visit flood-hit Gurdaspur on September 9.
Political & National
Diplomatic Engagements & Security Updates
PM Modi held calls with French President Macron regarding the Ukraine conflict. In a key security change, the Home Ministry transferred Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s security from Delhi Police to the CRPF due to new threat assessments. PM Modi is also scheduled to vote in the Vice Presidential election on Tuesday.
Economy & Markets
Markets End Higher; Auto Stocks Lead Rally
The BSE Sensex closed up 76.54 points at 80,787.30. The Nifty Auto index surged 3.30% on hopes of demand recovery post-GST cuts. Top gainers included Tata Motors (+4.25%) and Bajaj Auto (+4.08%), while Trent (-3.99%) and Asian Paints (-1.74%) were among the top losers.
Sports Highlights
Asia Cup Cricket 2025 Kicks Off Tuesday
The 17th Asia Cup begins Sep 9. India (Group A), led by Suryakumar Yadav, starts against UAE on Sep 10. The India-Pakistan match is set for Sep 14. The final will be held in Dubai on Sep 28.
Hockey & Archery Teams Achieve Major Victories
The men’s hockey team lifted the Asia Cup title by defeating South Korea 4-1, securing a 2026 World Cup berth. The women’s team crushed Singapore 12-0. In a historic first, India also won the men’s compound team gold at the World Archery Championship.
International Affairs
Global Political & Security Updates
Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba resigned, creating political uncertainty. Russia launched a record 805 drones against Ukraine. In Australia, “mushroom murderer” Erin Patterson was sentenced to life without parole for three decades. Meanwhile, US-India ‘Yudh Abhyas 2025’ joint military exercises commenced in Alaska.
Weather, Education & Health
Delhi Records Clean Air; Schools Reopen
Heavy August rainfall led to 163 clean air days in Delhi this year, matching the 2022 record. The IMD has forecast thundershowers for the city. Schools in flood-hit northern states are set to reopen Tuesday. In UP, CM Yogi Adityanath announced cashless medical treatment for teachers.
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