Morning Digest: Jaishankar says Bihar’s concerns will be considered before Ganga treaty renewal; Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’, and more

U.S. President Donald Trump. File picture | Photo Credit: Reuters Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” even though the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Mr. Trump said on his Truth Social network.Will consider Bihar’s concerns before Ganga treaty renewal, says JaishankarIndia will decide on the renewal of the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty while keeping Bihar’s interests in consideration, stated External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in a recent letter to Janata Dal (U) MP Sanjay Jha, who had called upon the government not to renew the treaty, asserting that it had “negatively impacted” the State. The India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty will expire on December 31, 2026. Renewal of the treaty is one of the major items on this year’s diplomatic calendar of the two countries.Supreme Court seeks explanation from government on IPS deputation in CAPFsThe Supreme Court on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) sought an explanation from Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on the implementation of its May 2025 judgment directing the Centre to progressively reduce the deputation of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to senior posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). While hearing the contempt petition filed by retired CAPF officers, Justice Ujjal Bhuyan orally observed that there was a “strong lobby” and the cadre officers of CAPFs are “completely stifled”.Allahabad HC quashes NSA detention of student, calls case ‘concocted story’The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) quashed the detention of Delhi University law student Akriti Chaudhary under the National Security Act (NSA). The 25-year-old has spent nearly five months in custody over the workers’ protest in Noida in April this year.Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupati: From dreaded Maoist to Gondwana University coordinator in GadchiroliLife has taken a 180-degree turn for Bhupathi alias Abhay alias Mallojula Venugopal alias Sonu. He was once a dreaded Maoist, who had a bounty of ₹6 crore on his head, with the police of six different States chasing him. Less than a year after surrendering before the Maharashtra Police, an event that had led to the breaking of the back of Maoism in Maharashtra, the 70-year-old man now looks at a different future.Gurugram MP seeks action-report on encroachments, warns of CBI probe into waterloggingUnion Minister of State and Gurugram MP Rao Inderjit Singh on Wednesday expressed regret to residents affected by the recent waterlogging and said a permanent solution would require restoring the city’s natural drainage system, maximising rainwater harvesting and recharging groundwater.West Bengal government using police against Opposition, says TMC MPTrinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sagarika Ghose on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) accused the BJP-led administration in West Bengal of misusing the police and law-and-order machinery to target Opposition leaders, describing it as an assault on democracy, constitutional values, and human rights.Nepal Floods: Death toll near 1,250 as more than 4,000 still missingThe death toll has surged to 1,222 as more bodies were recovered from eight districts affected by the flood, while 4,875 people remain missing a week after the floods devastated several towns and villages in the country, according to Nepal Police. Security forces have recovered 348 dead bodies from Chitawan district, 218 from Nawalparasi East, 208 from Nawalparasi West, and 155 from Nuwakot. Similarly, 127 bodies were recovered from Rasuwa, 69 from Gorkha, 60 from Dhading and 38 from Tanahu, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.India to stage inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 after Sri Lanka dropped as hostThe International Cricket Council on Wednesday (September 2, 2026) moved the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy to India from Sri Lanka, and the six-team event will be played in Mumbai and Vadodara from February 14 to 28. Sri Lanka was dropped as the host as the sport is grappling with governance issues in the island nation. The ICC Board approved India as the new host on Wednesday (September 2). Published - September 03, 2026 06:44 am IST