India aids Nepal after August flash floods; first relief tranche dispatched
India provided humanitarian relief to Nepal following devastating flash floods along the Nepal–Tibet border in August 2026. The first tranche of relief supplies was flown to Nepal by an Indian Air Force aircraft. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and assured India’s full support in disaster relief and management. The move underscores strong bilateral ties and regional leadership in disaster response. Kathmandu is coordinating with New Delhi on ongoing rescue, relief, and longer-term reconstruction needs, reflecting sustained cooperation between the two neighbours in times of natural calamity.
India extends disaster relief to Nepal after flash floods
First relief tranche airlifted by Indian Air Force
PM Modi spoke with Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah
Signals strong bilateral ties and regional cooperation
Coordination on rescue, relief, and reconstruction
US Open 2026 marks a record prize purse of $108 million
The US Open 2026, the 146th edition of tennis' marquee Grand Slam, will be played at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, on hard courts. Organisers announced a record prize purse of 108 million dollars, underscoring the championship's growing commercial appeal and global reach. The increased prize money reflects deeper sponsorship, wider fan engagement, and the event's status as one of the sport's richest tournaments. The tournament will again attract top players from around the world, with a crescendo of high-stakes matches culminating in a celebratory weekend for fans and partners alike.
146th edition of the US Open
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows
Played on hard courts
Record prize purse of $108 million
Indicates rising popularity and sponsorship
Attracts top global players
Muchova and Menšík win US Open mixed doubles in 2026
Czech players Karolina Muchova and Jakub Menšík captured the US Open 2026 mixed doubles title, defeating Belinda Bencic of Switzerland and Flavio Cobolli of Italy in the final with a score of 6-3, 1-6, 10-6. The triumph marks the pair's first Grand Slam title together and highlights rising Czech strength in tennis on the global stage. The match showcased tactical variety and resilience, with Muchova and Menšík seizing key moments in a tight decider to seal the championship and boost their profiles in international doubles competition.
Winners: Karolina Muchova and Jakub Menšík
Final opponents: Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli
Public-private defence avionics facility inaugurated in Gurugram
India inaugurated its first public-private defence avionics facility at Udyog Vihar, Phase IV, Gurugram, Haryana. The site is a collaboration between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Samtel to boost indigenous manufacture of advanced avionics systems. The facility aims to strengthen domestic defence production, reduce dependence on imports, and support the country’s self-reliance goals in defence manufacturing. It is expected to incorporate modern labs, testing facilities, and supply-chain capabilities that enhance performance across aircraft and helicopter platforms while creating skilled job opportunities in the sector.
Inauguration of first public-private defence avionics facility
Bihar launches Bihar Vidya Saathi app to aid AI-based learning
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Bihar Vidya Saathi app, aai-enabled digital learning platform aimed at expanding access to quality education for students across the state. The platform offers academic assistance, live teacher support, and digital learning resources to nearly three lakh students. It is designed to strengthen online education facilities and provide guidance beyond classroom hours through technology-driven learning solutions. Officials say the app will connect students with teachers in real time, help track progress, and offer personalized learning pathways. The initiative reflects Bihar's push to integrate AI tools into schooling to improve learning outcomes and promote equity.
AI-enabled digital learning platform for Bihar students
Provides academic assistance and live teacher support
Targets nearly three lakh students across the state
Strengthens online education and 24/7 guidance
Aims for personalized learning pathways and progress tracking