Good morning! Here are the top national and international headlines for September 3, 2026. From the first CEO for the Ram Temple and political sparring to major court developments, food safety, and the devastating Nepal floods, here's your quick news roundup.

NATION:

  • Retd Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra of Operation Sindoor fame is first CEO of Ram Temple
    Ayodhya: Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra became the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on Wednesday. 
  • 'Is it in state of deep intoxication?' Rijiju slams Congress for questioning GDP numbers
    New Delhi: Attacking the Congress for questioning India's GDP numbers, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asked if the opposition party was in a "state of deep intoxication" or had become "so swayed by their blind loathing of India's growth that they lost touch with ground reality".
  • Rahul in Nashik: BJP accuses Cong of opposing women's reservation; Chavan hits back with RSS jibe
    Mumbai: BJP leaders protested in Nashik on Wednesday against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's visit to the city, accusing his party of opposing women's representation in Parliament and state assemblies.
  • SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Sibal
    New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday alleged that the SIR being carried out by the Election Commission is an exercise aimed at helping the BJP win elections and urged the Supreme Court to stop the "bulk deletions" taking place under it.
  • BJP alleges cash-for-transfer scam in Punjab, demands Mann's resignation
    New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged corruption in transfer and posting of officials in Punjab and demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately resign from his post to facilitate an impartial probe.
  • Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi Police
    New Delhi: The high court here on Wednesday asked the Centre and Delhi Police to take appropriate steps for the formulation of an SOP on the arrest and detention of transgender persons here.
  • Disha Salian death: Bombay HC orders CBI probe; raps police for delay in investigation
    Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI probe into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and pulled up the city police for not registering an FIR for six years, saying their investigation "raises more questions than answers".
  • Strictly follow food safety norms; zero tolerance for violations: FSSAI tells 5-star hotel operators
    New Delhi: Sending out a strong message after multiple violations by hotels, watchdog FSSAI has asked all leading 5-star hospitality firms in the country to strictly follow food safety norms and ensure hygiene benchmarks.
  • In personal insolvency case before NCLAT, Subhash Chandra opposes formation of 5-member NCLT bench
    New Delhi: Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra on Wednesday opposed the formation of a five-member bench by the NCLT to decide his personal insolvency case, contending that the tribunal does not have the power to constitute such a bench.

WORLD:

  • Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,127; rescuers race to reach thousands missing
    Kathmandu: The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods rose to 1,127 on Wednesday as rescuers are racing to find thousands still missing a week after the Himalayan disaster, police said. By Shirish B Pradhan

That's all for today's headlines. Stay informed, stay curious and have a great day ahead!