DT Next brings you the top 10 headlines of the day (September 01, 2026). Head to http://dtnext.in or download our app for the full stories.
1) TN CM Vijay releases water from Mettur dam for irrigation
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday opened the sluice gates of the Stanley Reservoir at Mettur for irrigation in the Cauvery delta districts.
2) Chennai: Commercial LPG cylinder price rises by Rs 10.50
Public sector oil companies revised the prices of cooking gas cylinders on September 1, with the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Chennai increasing by Rs 10.50.
3) SC quashes all FIRs against CJP protestors, Sept 5 march called off
The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed all FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests between July 20 to 25 across the country, prompting the group to call off its September 5 march in the national capital.
The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 1,003 on Tuesday, with security forces recovering more bodies from eight districts of the country, officials said.
5) Vote Chori Aayog': Rahul slams EC, BJP after over 2cr voters excluded from Maharashtra draft roll
With more than 2.06 crore electors excluded from Maharashtra's draft electoral roll after the SIR exercise, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that the BJP and the "Vote Chori Aayog" keep changing their tactics and will continue to do so as their goal remains to ensure the BJP's victory at any.
6) ED raids in Chhattisgarh PSC 'scam' case; Baghel's ex-PA raided
The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple locations in Chhattisgarh, including against a former personal assistant of ex-chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities at the state Public Service Commission, officials said.
7) Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices hiked by 5.46 per cent
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices on Tuesday were hiked by 5.46 per cent, while the price of commercial LPG, used by establishments such as hotels and restaurants, was raised by Rs 9.50 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with a rise in their international benchmarks.
8) Chorus grows for increasing JEE-Advanced attempts to 3; aspirants petition Education Ministry
IIT aspirants across the country are demanding that the number of attempts for the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE)-Advanced, the gateway for admission to prestigious institutes, be increased from two to three.
9) Nepal issues fresh flood alert as water levels rise across several districts
Nepalese authorities on Tuesday issued a fresh alert over the risk of floods in several districts across eastern, central and western parts of the country, urging people living near rivers to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures.
10) Lad replaces Shardul as Mumbai captain for Ranji; Iyer or Suryakumar likely for white-ball captaincy
Seasoned middle-order batter Siddhesh Lad has replaced Shardul Thakur as Mumbai captain for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season and either Shreyas Iyer or Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side in white-ball domestic tournaments depending on their availability.