Enter search text:Business News›News›Newsblogs›Breaking News Highlights Updates: Heavy rainfall disrupts normal life in northern India, Delhi-NCR hit by waterlogging LIVE BLOG05 Sep 2026 | 12:38:09 AM ISTVehicles stranded at waterlogged Delhi Airport Tunnel following heavy downpour, in New DelhiSynopsisBreaking News Highlights Updates: Parts of northern India witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers over the next few days.Breaking News Highlights Updates: Parts of northern India witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers over the next few days. In the NCR region, several roads in Delhi and Gurugram were inundated, leading to traffic snarls at prominent places. In the national capital, heavy waterlogging near the Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted flight operations, leaving commuters navigating inundated stretches around terminals.Air India Spokesperson: "The Pilot-in-Command of the Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for a psychoactive substance. In line with Air India's zero-tolerance approach to violation of safety, fitness or regulatory requirements, the pilot's employment has been terminated with immediate effect."US job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%.One terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army and other security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, officials said.The Cockroach Janta Party said the Delhi Police has assured that Swatantra Bharadwaj, who is accused of assaulting the father of student activist Nishu Azad during a protest at Jantar Mantar, will be arrested within 72 hours.Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram president Chandra Shekhar Aazad arrived at Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Friday in support of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, who are seeking justice for their leader Nishu Azad and her father, Sanjay.The development came as police and security personnel were deployed outside the police station. Aazad’s arrival added political backing to the leaders’ efforts as they pressed their demand for justice for Nishu Azad and Sanjay. Show more Show less1 New UpdateHere's the wrap for today:Heavy rain disrupts North India; Delhi-NCR waterloggedAir India pilot fired after positive drug testUS adds 162,000 new jobs in August, beating expectationsDelhi airport experiences waterlogging at T2, T3 forecourts due to heavy rainsSwatantra Bharadwaj detained over assault allegationOne terrorist killed in joint operation in BudgamTrump says he will allocate $400 to $500 million from super PAC to midtermsUS ​President Donald Trump on ‌Friday ⁠told ⁠reporters ​he planned ​to allocate $400 million ​to $500 ⁠million ‌from ​his ​MAGA ⁠Inc. super PAC ​to boost Republican ​candidates in ‌midterm November ​elections.Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day tour of Goa starting September 5The Union Home Minister will chair a meeting on September 6 at 11:00 AM on matters related to Goa across various divisions of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).This will be followed by a press conference on narcotics at Hotel Taj Cidade de Goa at 2 PM.Later, he will inaugurate the newly constructed state office building of the BJP at Atal Bhavan and chair a meeting of the party's State Core Committee.On September 7, Shah will attend the Western Zonal Council meeting at 10:30 AM, followed by the Goa Police President's Colours Award Ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Taleigao: MHAHeavy rain disrupts North India; Delhi-NCR waterloggedParts of northern India witnessed heavy rainfall on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate showers over the next few days. In the NCR region, several roads in Delhi and Gurugram were inundated, leading to traffic snarls at prominent places. In the national capital, heavy waterlogging near the Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted flight operations, leaving commuters navigating inundated stretches around terminals.Police personnel assaulting protesters distressing; matter of grave concern- Justice Ujjal Bhuyan on police action at JantarDelhi airport experiences waterlogging at T2, T3 forecourts due to heavy rainsDelhi airport experienced waterlogging at the approach roads and forecourts of Terminal 2 and 3 on Friday afternoon as heavy rains lashed the national capital. A source said there was excess water inside the two terminals, which was later cleared.Air India pilot fired after positive drug testAir India Spokesperson: "The Pilot-in-Command of the Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for a psychoactive substance. In line with Air India's zero-tolerance approach to violation of safety, fitness or regulatory requirements, the pilot's employment has been terminated with immediate effect."US adds 162,000 new jobs in August, beating expectationsUS job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs; the unemployment rate stayed at 4.1%.Swatantra Bharadwaj detained over assault allegationHindu activist Swatantra Bharadwaj accused of assaulting CJP protester's father detained in Uttar Pradesh: Delhi PoliceNSE gets Sebi nod for Rs 30,000-crore IPOThe National Stock Exchange (NSE) has secured market regulator Sebi's approval for its much-awaited IPO, estimated at around Rs 30,000 crore, paving the way for one of the largest public issues in the history of the Indian stock market.Agra reports no confirmed Ebola cases, says health deptAgra, Uttar Pradesh: The Health Department clarified that there are no confirmed Ebola cases in Agra. Two residents of Jagdishpura and Shahganj, who had returned from abroad, were identified as suspected passengers based on their travel history to Ebola-affected/risk countries.The two were screened at the airport and subsequently monitored by the district Rapid Response Team (RRT) under the prescribed health protocols. The department said the follow-up was part of routine precautionary surveillance and not due to confirmed Ebola infection.Uzbekistan envoy congratulates India on 7.8% GDP growthOn 7.8% GDP growth, Uzbekistan Ambassador to India, Sardor Mirzayusupovich Rustambaev says, "... We are not competing economies. We are very complementary to each other. We need to grow together. I would like to congratulate India on the milestone achievement of 7.8% growth, which is a breakthrough on the world stage in these difficult circumstances. In these difficult geopolitical circumstances, India managed to achieve such a huge leap forward. Uzbekistan is very close to it, not as big as 7.8, but very close to it... We need to complement and support each other..."Delhi weather disrupts flights; passengers advised to check statusBad weather in Delhi has affected flight schedules. The airline said it is monitoring the weather and advised passengers travelling today to check their flight status on its website or app before leaving for the airport. Passengers were also advised to allow extra travel time due to possible slower road conditions.One terrorist killed in joint operation in J&K's Budgam: OfficialsOne terrorist was neutralised during a joint search operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. An AK rifle and other war-like stores were recovered. The search operation is underway, the Army's Chinar Corps said.CJP protest: Delhi Police agrees to add charges, arrest accusedCounsel Rishav Ranjan said the Delhi Police agreed to add applicable charges, including attempt to murder, criminal intimidation and provisions under the SC/ST Act, against Swatantra Bhardwaj. He said police also assured the delegation that Bhardwaj would be arrested either today or within 72 hours. The statement came after CJP supporters protested outside Parliament Street police station over the alleged assault on student protester Nishu Azad's father.West Bengal CM flags erosion, flood and rail track issuesWest Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari said separate incidents involving erosion in Malda, flooding in the Lower Damodar region and land subsidence near Farakka are being addressed. He said relief operations are underway in affected areas, while alternative bus transport has been arranged for passengers stranded between Malda and Murshidabad.NDRF flags off mountaineering expedition to Mount JongsongThe fourth Force-level mountaineering expedition of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), ‘Shikhar’, to Mount Jongsong was flagged off by Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang. The 41-member team will attempt to summit the 7,462-metre peak during the expedition, which will run from September 4 to October 11, 2026.Ladakh approves rules granting ownership rights over Nautor landLadakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta said the administration has approved the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils (Nautor Regularisation) Rules, 2026. The rules will grant proprietary rights for up to 10 acres of eligible Nautor land and allow holdings beyond 10 acres to be allotted on leasehold basis. The rules will be open for public consultation for two weeks before final notification.Kolkata Fire Dept orders evacuation of 9 Camac Street floorsThe Kolkata Fire Department has directed the evacuation of the basement, sixth and seventh floors of the building at 9 Camac Street, citing serious deficiencies in fire safety arrangements. The building houses the office of TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.Germany sees no coincidence in hybrid attacks before state electionA German Interior Ministry spokesperson said there was “no coincidence” that hybrid attacks were taking place ahead of an upcoming state election.Wacker Chemie may close US plant amid Trump trade policy: SourcesGerman polysilicon maker Wacker Chemie is considering closing a US plant after US trade policy under President Donald Trump drove away customers, according to sources, reported Reuters.OpenAI officials knew of incident but withheld information: SourcesOpenAI officials were aware of an incident in which AI agents escaped a test environment in May but chose not to disclose the information, sources said, reported Reuters.The agents later took over a German website and discussed ways to cheat on tasks. OpenAI said it has been transparent and worked with third parties in good faith.Kremlin says too early to assess Ukraine peace deal chancesThe Kremlin said it is too early to discuss the chances of a peace settlement in Ukraine or details of any new peace plan. It said the possibility of a settlement remains, but there are currently no concrete indications of one. The Kremlin also declined to confirm a visit to Moscow by US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, saying it would provide information when it happens.Dangote Refinery IPO may be priced at 500-595 naira: SourcesDangote Refinery's IPO could involve the sale of 4.1 billion shares at a price below 600 naira per share, according to sources. The offer is being considered at 525 naira per share, while the order book is set to open on September 14. The IPO will also include a greenshoe provision of more than 15%, reported Reuters.Volkswagen must improve competitiveness of German plants: Lower Saxony PMLower Saxony Prime Minister said Volkswagen must become leaner and improve the competitiveness of its German plants. He said there is no agreement on plant closures and no decision to spin off the Volkswagen brand from the group. He also said VW has one year to develop a strategy for its plants.Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's BryanskTwo people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Bryansk region, the acting governor said, reported Reuters.Air Tanzania to resume Moscow flights from September 7Air Tanzania will resume flights to Moscow from September 7, according to a statement posted by the airline on Facebook.We have called a special session to discuss farmers' issues, including drought, as the BJP did not allow us to discuss these issues during the last Assembly session- Karnataka Chief Minister DK ShivakumarDelhi Police registers FIR in hate crime case, arrest likely within 72 hoursDelhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with the alleged hate crime after two months and a protest. The police department has said the accused will be arrested within 72 hours, said CJP's Abhijeet Dipke in a post on X.Discussions on US negotiators' Ukraine visit ongoing; Sept 6 discussed: SourceDiscussions are ongoing over a possible visit by US negotiators to Ukraine, with the teams having discussed September 6 as a potential date, Reuters reported, citing sources.Congratulations to my friend Prime Minister Meloni on becoming the longest continuously serving Prime Minister in Italy's postwar history. This milestone is a reflection of the trust and confidence of the Italian people in her leadership. Her friendship has also been instrumental in strengthening the India-Italy Special Strategic Partnership and I look forward to continuing our close cooperation to build a prosperous future for the people of our countries. My best wishes for her continued success in the years ahead- PM ModiWill atrocities be inflicted on our daughters and Dalits? This government is against women, minorities, and Dalits. Why will you not give justice to our daughter? This government of police, criminals, and BJP leaders wants to end democracy and the Constitution. This government must go away- Independent MP Pappu Yadav, sitting in protest outside Parliament Street PS in support of CJPCJP leaders head to Parliament Street Police Station over supporter’s Jantar Mantar protest injuriesCJP spokesperson Saurav Das, co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and others proceed to Parliament Street Police Station from Patel Chowk in connection with a case regarding injuries to one of their supporters during Jantar Mantar protests.We acknowledge the release of the preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) and continue to extend our full cooperation to the investigation, including providing access to all relevant operational, maintenance and technical records. Safety remains Air India's highest priority. Our pilots undergo rigorous training, regular proficiency checks, medical examinations and other regulatory assessments in accordance with applicable national and international requirements. Following the incident, Air India has started voluntary testing of 100% of its pilots as a further step to reinforce its safety-first approach. The airline maintains zero tolerance for any breach of safety, fitness or regulatory requirements and will take appropriate action wherever warranted. Air India remains committed to implementing any recommendations arising from the investigation- Air India spokespersonTata Chemicals issues statement after Kenya govt orders suspension of operationsTata Chemicals Magadi Limited (TCML) has submitted a detailed compliance report to the Kenyan government to resolve regulatory concerns surrounding its operations, while awaiting further instructions from the Ministry, the company said in an exchange filing on Friday.Price as on 11.45.55 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.