Your Daily 5 Current Affairs Compass

1. Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations: India's GDP grew by a robust 7.8% in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year (FY26), marking a five-quarter high and surpassing previous estimates. This growth was attributed to strong performance in the agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors, with public spending acting as a key driver.

2. Political Controversy over Voter Rolls in Bihar: The Congress party alleged widespread irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, claiming that it had filed 89 lakh complaints with the Election Commission of India (ECI), all of which were rejected. The ECI and the Bihar Chief Electoral Officer, however, dismissed these claims as "speculative" and lacking the proper format, stating that no formal objections had been submitted by the party.

3. Prime Minister Modi Visits China for SCO Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi traveled to Tianjin, China, for the SCO summit, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. The visit included a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss improving relations between the two nations.

4. Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in Northern India: Several states, including Punjab and Haryana, experienced a fresh bout of heavy rainfall and flooding. Punjab reported 74% excess rain in August, the highest in 25 years. Cloudbursts in parts of the country, including Chennai and Jammu & Kashmir, led to blocked roads, flight diversions, and relief efforts.

5. Appointment of BCCI Interim President: Following the resignation of Roger Binny due to health reasons, Rajeev Shukla was appointed as the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shukla has been the Vice-President of the board since 2020. Elections for the new president are expected to be held in September.

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