The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin: Top News and Latest Updates

September 8, 2026

Read The Savera Times Afternoon Bulletin for the latest news, top headlines and important updates from India and around the world: 

1. Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia Trigger Oil Facility Fires, Leave 73 Injured

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia faced a fresh wave of Houthi attacks early Tuesday, with strikes targeting civilian and economic facilities in the kingdom’s southern region. The attacks sparked fires at several oil facilities and utilities and injured 73 people, including women and children, according to Saudi authorities.

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2. Behbal Kalan Firing Case: SIT Summons Sukhbir Badal Again For Questioning On September 11

Chandigarh: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has again summoned Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal for questioning in connection with the 2015 Behbal Kalan shooting incident. He has been asked to appear before the SIT in Chandigarh on September 11th.

Sukhbir Badal has appeared before the SIT before. He has previously stated that he will appear whenever the investigation team summons him for questioning.

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3. Key Meeting Between Modi and Putin on Friday; Su-57 Fighter Jet Likely to be Discussed

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold bilateral talks on Friday. The meeting is expected to focus on further strengthening strategic ties between the two nations, with particular emphasis on defense cooperation.

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4. UGC NET Re-Exam: Delhi Candidates Advised to Plan Travel Ahead of Sept 9-10 Traffic Curbs

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has advised candidates appearing for the UGC NET June 2026 re-examination in Delhi to plan their journeys well in advance, citing possible travel restrictions in the national capital on September 9 and 10 that could lead to longer road journeys and delays in reaching examination centres. In an advisory issued for candidates, the testing agency urged those appearing for the examination to check their travel routes beforehand, leave early, and keep sufficient…

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5. Anyone who raises questions about drug issue faces brutality and punishment”: Punjab Congress’ Raj Kumar Verka

Chandigarh: Punjab Congress working president Raj Kumar Verka on Tuesday demanded the dismissal of the Bhagwant Mann government over the alleged death by suicide of Gulzar Singh in Sangrur, who belonged to the Dalit community, alleging that those who raise questions about the drug issue are subjected to “brutality and punishment”.

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