NEW DELHI — Indian benchmark indices ended lower on September 2, 2026, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in international crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex fell 373.93 points, or 0.49%, to close at 76,570.35, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 141.35 points, or 0.59%, to settle at 23,914.45.
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South Africa Adds Three T20Is to India Women’s Tour Ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2027 Preparation
India Women’s Tour of South Africa: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revised the schedule for India’s multi-format tour by adding a three-match T20 International series, with the additional games aimed at helping the Proteas Women prepare for the inaugural ICC Women’s Champions Trophy 2027.
Gurpreet Singh Bhullar Removed as Amritsar Police Commissioner, Harmanbir Singh Given Additional Charge
Amritsar Police Commissioner Transfer: Gurpreet Singh Bhullar was removed from the post of Commissioner of Police, Amritsar, on Friday, with Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Border Range Harmanbir Singh assigned the additional charge of the position.
Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha Passes MSME Amendment Bill as Both Houses Adjourn Amid Opposition Protests
Parliament Monsoon Session: Proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were disrupted on Friday as opposition members continued demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action against protesters on July 20. Amid repeated sloganeering and protests, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day, while the Lok Sabha completed legislative business by passing the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Hardeep Puri Says Only Four Fuel Contamination Cases Found Across 1.07 Lakh Petrol Pumps Amid E20 Debate
E20 Fuel Controversy: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday defended India’s E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme, stating that extensive nationwide testing found only four contamination cases across nearly 1.07 lakh fuel retail outlets. Addressing the CII International Energy Conference & Exhibition in New Delhi, the minister said the findings demonstrated the strength of India’s fuel distribution network despite recent concerns surrounding E20 fuel.
RBI Bars Banks From Remotely Locking Borrowers’ Phones and Laptops Under New Loan Recovery Rules
RBI Device Locking Rules: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new framework governing the use of technology in loan recovery, making it clear that banks and other regulated lenders cannot remotely disable or restrict a borrower’s mobile phone, tablet or laptop simply because of a loan default. The central bank has said such restrictions will be permitted only in limited circumstances and subject to strict safeguards.