Iran is accelerating efforts to deepen economic ties with BRICS nations as its confrontation with the United States enters a prolonged phase. Tehran’s planned move toward membership in the BRICS New Development Bank, greater use of national currencies and stronger trade links with China, Russia and other emerging economies could give Iran alternative channels for finance and commerce. The strategy also highlights a broader BRICS ambition: reducing dependence on Western financial systems while expanding trade across the Global South. Yet Iran’s economic pivot faces major obstacles, including U.S. secondary sanctions, disrupted energy exports, financial restrictions and divisions within BRICS over the war

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra resigned on August 28 amid mounting political pressure over the alleged Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam. The minister became visibly emotional during a press conference as the controversy surrounding alleged fund irregularities intensified. The resignation follows renewed scrutiny after the CBI sought prosecution sanction against him and opposition parties escalated protests demanding accountability

Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a stronger destination for Japanese investment as the state moves from investment discussions to projects across manufacturing, electronics, semiconductors and clean energy. Two Japan-backed projects worth ₹3,191 crore have already been virtually launched in the YEIDA region, with more than 10,000 potential jobs. The partnership is now expanding into semiconductor cooperation and green hydrogen, signalling a broader India-Japan industrial relationship in Uttar Pradesh.

The United States remains the world’s leading military and economic power, but questions over its foreign-policy consistency, use of sanctions, approach to international institutions and changing diplomatic commitments are increasingly shaping perceptions of American leadership. A recent EU Reporter analysis argues that years of military interventions and policy reversals have weakened Washington’s soft power. The wider debate is whether the US can rebuild international trust while maintaining its strategic influence.

A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine, has killed at least 16 people and injured more than 130, including children. Ukrainian authorities said the location was struck in two waves, with the second attack coming as emergency workers responded to the first. The incident comes amid an intensifying Russia-Ukraine aerial campaign and growing concerns over Ukraine’s air-defence capacity.

FSSAI has intensified its crackdown on food brands, issuing more than 150 notices in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling violations. Major companies including Nestle India, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola India are among those facing regulatory action. The regulator has also taken action against e-commerce platforms and food-service businesses, signalling tighter scrutiny of food marketing and consumer-facing claims.

The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its money-laundering investigation into the Tashee Group, carrying out searches and survey operations at seven locations across Delhi-NCR linked to the real estate group, its promoter Kashi Nath Shukla and other associated entities and individuals. The probe centres on allegations of cheating homebuyers and investors, diversion of funds, housing-loan fraud and suspected misuse of investment money. According to the ED, the group collected around ₹386 crore from more than 600 homebuyers, while approximately ₹120 crore of investors’ funds was allegedly misappropriated. The agency said it seized financial records, digital data, bank accounts and other material during the latest searches. The information is based on the ED's allegations as reported by IANS; the allegations remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.

The Enforcement Directorate has intensified its money-laundering investigation linked to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. after claiming that handwritten notes allegedly maintained by Veena T., daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, contain details of funds transferred to Dubai. The agency says the notes record about 3.49 lakh UAE dirhams, roughly ₹85 lakh, along with entries involving around ₹20.05 crore in Indian currency. Fresh searches in Kozhikode have now brought several individuals named in the notes and a suspected hawala trail under scrutiny. The allegations are part of an ongoing investigation and have not been established as criminal findings by a court

A viral video of a young woman arguing with security personnel at a checkpoint in Ladakh has taken a new turn after she publicly apologised to the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Ladakh Police. Speaking to NDTV, the 25-year-old said her remarks were made out of frustration after she and other travellers were left waiting for several hours without knowing why the road had been closed. The episode, which began with the now-viral phrase “We are Gen Z”, has since evolved into a wider debate over responsible tourism, security protocols, social-media outrage and whether a moment of frustration should define an entire generation

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s maiden visit to Srinagar has sent a significant diplomatic signal, with the envoy describing Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” and indicating that Washington could reconsider its travel advisory for the Union Territory. His meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, praise for improved security conditions and plans to visit Ladakh have placed tourism, investment and India-US engagement in Kashmir at the centre of attention

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has abandoned its "never sell" rule by executing five separate Bitcoin liquidations including a recent 1,690 BTC sale for $108.6 million locking in over $102 million in realized losses. Under Michael Saylor, these tactical sales fund preferred stock dividends ($STRC) and protect cash reserves under a new active management model, even as the company faces potential index delisting by MSCI for acting as a non-operating crypto repository.

A deadly school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok has left multiple people dead and dozens injured. Here is what happened and what authorities are doing next.

A student protest march in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment examinations took a dramatic turn when ink was allegedly thrown at AISA national president Neha Bora. Police detained a man identified as Amarnath Pandey, who reportedly accused Bora of being “anti-national”. AISA alleged that the incident was politically motivated, while the accused reportedly cited Bora's political positions. The episode has added a fresh political dimension to an ongoing student agitation over JPSC and JSSC examinations

The US Senate has advanced a sweeping Russia-sanctions bill that could give the President authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from major buyers of Russian energy, including India and China. The proposal has triggered criticism inside the United States, with lawmakers warning that aggressive tariff powers could raise costs for American consumers and businesses while damaging Washington’s own trade relationships. The debate highlights the increasingly complicated intersection of US sanctions policy, India’s energy interests and global trade

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