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 आज, 1 सितंबर 2025 को उत्तर प्रदेश में मौसम का मिजाज बिगड़ चुका है। मौसम विभाग (IMD) ने पूरे राज्य में भारी बारिश की चेतावनी जारी की है। 44 जिलों में रेड अलर्ट जबकि 15 जिलों में ऑरेंज अलर्ट लागू है। लखनऊ में सुबह से ही बिजली चमकते बादल और बूंदाबांदी का सिलसिला शुरू हो गया है। प्रदेश के कई हिस्सों में तेज बारिश और गरज-चमक के बीच प्रशासन सतर्क है। बारिश की वजह से जलभराव, कृषि गतिविधियों में बाधा और जनजीवन प्रभावित होने की आशंका है। सभी लोगों से अनुरोध किया गया है कि वे गैर-जरूरी यात्रा से बचें और सरकारी दिशा-निर्देशों का पालन करें। Source: Navbharat Times, Economic Times, Times Now Hindi, Jagran, Times of India

 Man Ki Baat 125th Episode Highlights: Monsoon Resilience, Pratibha Setu Launch & Vocal for Local In the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat aired today (August 31, 2025) at 11 a.m., PM Narendra Modi covered pressing national issues—expressing grief over monsoon havoc, introducing the Pratibha Setu platform for UPSC aspirants, and urging citizens to embrace the “Vocal for Local” ethos this festive season. Source IANS | Times of India | LiveMint | Economic Times | India TV News | DD News / News on Air

  Torrential monsoon rains devastate South Asia: over a million evacuated in Pakistan, 36 killed in landslide in Indian Himalayas—highlighting climate vulnerabilities. Source: Reuters OCHA / Sustainable Switch Climate Focus

  Handshake in Kazan: Modi and Xi also met bilaterally on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in October. India and China are warming up relations as Prime Minister Modi prepares to meet President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit—signaling a strategic shift after years of tensions. Source: Reuters 

 Mukesh Ambani, at Reliance Industries' 48th AGM today (August 29, 2025), highlighted India’s unstoppable rise with an India-first model, revealed Jio’s IPO plans for early 2026, launched ‘Reliance Intelligence’, deepened AI partnerships, and compared AI to 'Kamdhenu'. Reliance Industries held its much-anticipated 48th Annual General Meeting on August 29, 2025. The event was packed with bold declarations and strategic moves — here are the key updates: India’s Rise & India-First Model Mukesh Ambani opened with a powerful message: “Despite geopolitical uncertainty, one truth is crystal clear — India is on the rise, and India’s rise is unstoppable.” He proposed an “India-first” development model, aiming to balance national interests with economic growth. Jio IPO Slated for H1 2026 In a much-anticipated move, Ambani announced plans to list Reliance Jio Infocomm in the first half of 2026. The telecom giant now serves over 500 million subscribers and the IPO could be among In...

 The UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 began today in Sharjah with a thrilling clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Batting first, Pakistan scored 182/7 in 20 overs. Captain Salman Ali Agha played a match-saving knock of 53 off 36 balls*, supported by a quick cameo from Faheem Ashraf (14 off 5 balls). The tri-series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE, serves as preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup. Ahead of the match, a press conference clip went viral when a journalist called Afghanistan “Asia’s No. 2 team,” drawing a smirk from Pakistan skipper Agha. Meanwhile, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan stressed that his team will focus on effort and execution rather than targets. The result of this opener will set the tone for the rest of the series and the teams’ Asia Cup build-up. Sources Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Arab News, Times of India, Prothom A lo