Teacher's Day Special Coverage
Today marks Teachers' Day 2025 in India, celebrated annually on September 5th to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with National Awardee Teachers, highlighting the government's commitment to education excellence.
Banking and Financial Updates
RBI Revises Holiday Schedule: The Reserve Bank of India cancelled the September 5, 2025 public holiday and declared September 8, 2025 as the new public holiday under the Negotiable Instruments Act. Banks remain operational today in most states, though some are closed for Eid-e-Milad and Thiruvonam celebrations.
Flood Crisis in North India
Punjab Flood Emergency: The state faces its worst floods in decades with over 1,400 villages submerged and 37 lives lost. The disaster has affected more than 3.5 lakh residents, prompting massive evacuation and relief operations.
Delhi Weather Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red alerts for Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir due to heavy rainfall and flash flood warnings. The Yamuna river crossed the danger mark in Delhi.
Political Developments
Manipur Peace Agreement: The Centre, Manipur government, and Kuki-Zo groups signed a significant agreement to open NH-2, marking progress in the ongoing conflict resolution.
Bihar Elections Update: The Bihar Assembly elections are likely to be held in November 2025.
Health Milestone
Infant Mortality Achievement: India's infant mortality rate has reached a historic low of 25, down from 40 in 2013, reflecting significant improvements in healthcare.
🌍 World News Headlines
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Putin's Ultimatum: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Ukraine to end the war via talks or face forceful termination by Russia. Meanwhile, North Korea's Kim Jong Un vowed full support for Russia in the ongoing conflict.
International Incidents
Afghanistan Earthquake: A 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit southeastern Afghanistan, adding to the country's devastation from previous quakes that killed over 2,200 people. India sent 21 tonnes of relief supplies to support earthquake victims.
Lisbon Transport Tragedy: The iconic Gloria funicular in Lisbon derailed, leaving 15 dead and dozens injured.
Corporate News
France Penalizes Google: France imposed a $381 million fine on Google for consumer protection failures.
Trump's Trade Rhetoric: Former President Trump vowed "fairly substantial" tariffs on semiconductors and criticized India's trade policies, claiming "India kills us with tariffs".
🏆 Sports Headlines
Tennis Success
Yuki Bhambri's Grand Slam Run: Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri secured a semi-final spot in the U.S. Open men's doubles, marking his career-best Grand Slam performance.
Football Updates
FIFA World Cup 2026: FIFA announced ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup to be held in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
India's AFC Victory: The Indian football team defeated Bahrain to begin the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers on a winning note.
📈 Business & Economy
Stock Market Recommendations
Brokerages remain bullish on select stocks for September 5, 2025, with Nuvama highlighting Neuland Laboratories' growth potential and Motilal Oswal recommending L&T Finance.
Semiconductor Push
PM Modi called upon CEOs at Semicon India 2025 to scale up domestic chip manufacturing capabilities, pushing for India's semiconductor expansion.
Stay updated with the latest news as events continue to unfold throughout the day. This comprehensive coverage ensures you're informed about the most significant developments shaping India and the world on September 5, 2025.
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