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Good morning! Here\u2019s your quick catch-up on the biggest stories making headlines.<\/p>\n

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The region is still dealing with the aftermath of deadly floods, and now there\u2019s another reason to worry. A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Tibet, just days after floods and landslides claimed 1,280 lives across Nepal and Tibet. No casualties or major damage have been reported, but concerns remain over aftershocks and already weakened ground.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party has split, with a faction led by Manish Brahmbhatt launching CJP-Democratic. The breakaway group says the original movement has lost its volunteer-driven character and become \u201cpoliticised\u201d. But the bigger question is \u2014 can a party built around the people keep its own people together?<\/p>\n

And from fighter jets to passenger flights, Abhinandan Varthaman is beginning a new chapter. The former IAF Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee, who became a national figure after the 2019 India-Pakistan aerial encounter, retired from the Air Force in March. He has now joined regional airline FLY91 as a commercial pilot \u2014 trading combat missions for the airline cockpit.<\/p>\n

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Today’s Top Headlines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A quake after 1,280 flood deaths\u2014is the region still in danger?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When an area is already recovering from a major disaster, even a small earthquake can cause huge problems. A shallow magnitude 5.0 quake struck Tibet on Thursday, around 55km from Nepal and 128km north-east of Joshimath, raising fresh concerns just days after deadly floods and landslides devastated the region.<\/p>\n

Luckily, no one was hurt, and no buildings were destroyed this time, but the timing is terrible.<\/p>\n

The latest tremor follows a disaster that has already claimed 1,280 lives in Nepal and Tibet. With the quake\u2019s impact still being assessed, attention now turns to aftershocks, ground stability, and whether already-hit areas face another layer of risk. READ MORE<\/p>\n

CJP hits a split, is \u2018people\u2019s party\u2019 losing its own people?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The movement that began as a challenge to the system is now facing a split of its own. A faction of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), led by Manish Brahmbhatt, has broken away to form CJP-Democratic, accusing the original outfit of losing its volunteer-driven character and becoming \u2018politicised\u2019 after its initial success. Brahmbhatt also accused the group of becoming a \u2018paper mafia\u2019.<\/p>\n

The breakaway group says decisions were taken by a small team without consulting protesters or social-media volunteers.<\/p>\n

Brahmbhatt has also accused Arvind Kejriwal of trying to hijack the movement through alleged links with the original leadership. CJP-Democratic now wants a broader national team built around grassroots volunteers. READ MORE<\/p>\n

From air combat to airline cockpit: What\u2019s next for Abhinandan?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A fighter pilot known for one of the most closely watched aerial encounters between India and Pakistan is taking to the skies again \u2014 this time as a civilian pilot.<\/p>\n

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman retired from the IAF in March after nearly two decades of service and has now joined regional airline FLY91.<\/p>\n

Varthaman became a national figure in 2019 after shooting down a Pakistani F-16 before his MiG-21 was hit and he ejected into Pakistan-occupied territory. Now, as he begins a new career flying passengers, his transition marks a striking shift from combat missions to commercial aviation. READ MORE<\/p>\n

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‘No trade deal with US without preferential tariffs’, says India<\/strong><\/p>\n

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India\u2019s trade deal with the US now hinges on one crucial question: will Indian goods get a better tariff deal than those of competing exporters? New Delhi says it will not rush to sign until Washington offers that edge, making tariffs the final hurdle in an agreement that could shape India\u2019s access to its biggest export market.<\/p>\n

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says the BTA\u2019s final details will be announced once the US guarantees preferential terms. The stakes are high: India exported goods worth about $87 billion to the US in 2025-26, while rivals such as Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand compete for the same market. READ MORE<\/p>\n

‘Rohit is playing really well’: BCCI secretary backs \u2018Hitman\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Good news from Mumbai for Rohit Sharma’s fans, as the BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia backed ‘Hitman’ after his Lord’s century following the review meeting.<\/p>\n

He said, “Rohit is playing really well. So why are there rumours? I won’t give air to these rumours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Saikia also highlighted that there were no discussions on Ajit Agarkar’s tenure as India’s chief selector.<\/p>\n

In the meeting, players’ injury & workload management were also discussed with CoE head VVS Laxman. Notably, Laxman will coach India in the Asian Games 2026 in Gautam Gambhir’s absence. READ MORE<\/p>\n

The Day Ahead<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1. The country celebrates Krishna Janmashtami today. All major public sector banks (SBI, PNB and others) and private sector banks (HDFC, Axis and ICICI Bank) will remain closed, but digital banking services will operate as normal. NSE and BSE will also remain open.<\/p>\n

2. ISRO\u2019s \u2018naughty boy\u2019 GSLV is set to launch the EOS-5 Earth observation satellite from Sriharikota at 2:55 am on September 4. Weighing 2,367 kg, EOS-5 will be India\u2019s first imaging satellite to operate from geosynchronous orbit, nearly 36,000 km above Earth. Its near-real-time \u2018eye in the sky\u2019, imaging every 5 to 30 minutes, will provide round-the-clock monitoring of land, borders and weather patterns.<\/p>\n

3. The highly anticipated Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 is scheduled to make its official debut today. The 443cc air- and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine is based on the Scram 440 platform and comes with a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle is expected to be priced at around \u20b92.40 lakh to \u20b92.50 lakh (ex-showroom).<\/p>\n

4. The e-Committee of the Supreme Court, in collaboration with the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the Department of Justice, will flag off 26 Mobile eSewa Vans to take eCourts services, legal aid and dispute resolution facilities to remote and underserved areas.<\/p>\n

5. Three-day BRICS Chief Justices’ Forum to start in Delhi from Sept 4. CJI Surya Kant will hold a series of bilateral meetings with judicial leaders from member states and partner countries, including Russia, China, Egypt, Indonesia and others.<\/p>\n

Visual Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Little Krishna wins hearts: A woman applies makeup on a child dressed as Lord Krishna during a celebration on the eve of the ”Janmashtami” festival. (Photo: PTI)<\/span><\/p>\n

Today In History<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Statement Of The Day<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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News With A Twist <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Buffalo’s birthday celebrated in UP<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From a buffalo\u2019s birthday celebration in Uttar Pradesh to a dog setting a world record in Canada, AI-powered dustbins that respond to voice commands, a Chinese business offering paid scratching sessions, and an Australian swimmer completing a 20-kilometre swim without arms \u2014 these unusual stories are grabbing attention for their unique and surprising twists. READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n

News In Headlines<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2018India ready to mediate Russia-Ukraine war if needed\u2019 READ MORE<\/p>\n

ChatGPT and Claude down globally READ MORE<\/p>\n

Raghav Chadha’s name deleted from Punjab voter roll READ MORE<\/p>\n

‘Pakistan Coke Studio is better than India’s’: Atif Aslam READ MORE<\/p>\n

New crisis looms over Indian H-1B visa professionals READ MORE<\/p>\n

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