President Donald Trump’s push for a giant George Washington statue and a dedicated five-year Smithsonian exhibition has reignited America’s debate over history, patriotism and cultural memory. The proposal raises a bigger question: should national museums focus more on celebrating America’s founding heroes, or present their achievements alongside the complexities and contradictions of the past?

The BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 marks a significant diplomatic moment as the bloc calls for dialogue, restraint and a stronger voice for the Global South. From concerns over the Middle East conflict and Iran to unilateral sanctions and global governance, the summit highlights India’s growing role in shaping a changing multipolar world order.

NSE IPO 2026: National Stock Exchange targets a ₹4.42 lakh crore valuation at the upper price band, potentially making it over three times BSE’s market cap and one of the world’s most valuable exchanges.

UK MI5 Director General Ken McCallum has warned that the next major terrorist or security shock could emerge from an area that intelligence agencies are not currently watching closely. His warning, issued on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, highlights the changing nature of global threats and the need for intelligence agencies to look beyond familiar patterns of terrorism.

Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has acknowledged that Europe underestimated the risks of growing economic dependence on China, saying India had warned European nations about the danger earlier but that the warnings were ignored. Speaking at a Confederation of Indian Industry event in New Delhi, De Wever described Europe’s current situation as a “rude awakening”, citing foreign overcapacity, below-cost imports, weakened industrial capacity and strategic dependencies. His remarks come as India and Belgium seek to deepen economic, defence and strategic cooperation.

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April-June quarter of FY2026-27, outperforming market expectations and the Reserve Bank of India’s forecast. The latest data point to stronger private investment, manufacturing activity, services and domestic demand, although oil prices, geopolitical tensions and global trade risks remain key challenges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Uzbekistan on the first leg of a four-day Central Asia tour that will take him to the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek. His talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev are expected to focus on trade, investment, connectivity, energy, critical minerals and strategic cooperation, before the Prime Minister heads to the SCO gathering where major regional powers, including China and Russia, will be represented.

For more than 76 years, India’s Constitution has allowed a “distinguished jurist” to become a Supreme Court judge, yet the provision has never been used. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has now questioned why legal academia has remained outside the country’s highest court. A look back at the Constituent Assembly debates, the evolution of the collegium system and decades of judicial appointments reveals why India’s most eminent legal scholars have remained largely outside the Supreme Court’s selection pipeline.

Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty remains unreachable after devastating flash floods struck Nepal, where he was travelling in a personal capacity. Infosys said it is working with relevant authorities to establish contact and ensure his safety, while remaining in close communication with his family. The incident comes amid a wider rescue operation for hundreds of people missing after the disaster

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.