Top News Today (1 September): India, World, Economy & Odisha

India

1. SIR Draft Roll: 33% of Delhi Voters Excluded

Nearly 47.7 lakh voters—about one-third of Delhi’s original 1.45 crore electorate—were excluded from the draft electoral roll under the Special Intensive Revision. Authorities cited absent, shifted, dead and duplicate records. Affected voters can file claims through Form 6 until September 30.

2. SC Refuses to Halt CJP Rally in Delhi

The Supreme Court declined to stop the Cockroach Janta Party’s scheduled September 5 protest march in Delhi. Chief Justice Surya Kant-led bench said maintaining law and order is primarily the responsibility of the executive and police, finding no compelling reason to presume violence.

World

3. Nepal Flood Disaster: Death Toll Nears 1,000

Catastrophic flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border have caused massive destruction, with reported deaths nearing 1,000 and thousands still missing. Rescue teams, military personnel and aircraft continue evacuation and relief operations across severely affected mountain valleys and communities.

4. Indus Waters Treaty: India Rejects Unilateral Arbitration by Hague Court

India has rejected participation in arbitration proceedings initiated through the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague over the Indus Waters Treaty. New Delhi maintains that the proceedings are unilateral and violate the treaty’s agreed dispute-resolution framework for addressing bilateral water disagreements.

Sports

5. Messi’s International Future in Focus as Argentina Exit Looms

Lionel Messi’s international future remains under intense attention as speculation grows over his eventual retirement from Argentina duty. After winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Copa América, the legendary forward is approaching the final chapter of his remarkable international career.

Economy

6. Gold Prices May Fall Below ₹1.40 Lakh

Gold prices could face a correction toward or below ₹1.40 lakh per 10 grams as changing global economic conditions, currency movements and shifting investor sentiment influence precious-metal markets. Analysts are watching international prices, interest-rate expectations and the rupee for further direction.

7. India’s GDP Grows 7.8%, Signalling Strong Economic Momentum

India’s quarterly GDP growth reached a robust 7.8%, reflecting continued expansion across manufacturing, services and infrastructure-related activity. The strong performance highlights resilient domestic economic momentum and reinforces expectations that India remains among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.

Odisha

8. Kendrapara Shipbuilding Cluster Gets In-Principle Approval

The Centre has granted in-principle approval for a National Shipbuilding and Heavy Industries Park in Kendrapara under the Shipbuilding Development Scheme. Planned along the Mahanadi riverbank, the multi-thousand-crore project aims to establish Odisha as a major hub for shipbuilding, repairs and marine industries.