India, in focus.
C-DAC is developing quantum key distribution technology, including a sandbox to demonstrate quantum-secure bank-to-bank transactions, a scientist said at the Global Fintech Fest.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy told the CLP that a flash survey showed public support for the Congress and blame on the BRS for Assembly disruptions.
Ladakh is set to receive constitutional safeguards under Article 371 along with a first-of-its-kind elected governing body, the Union Territory's Chief Secretary has said.
An Executive Magistrate who issued a show cause notice to a Gautam Buddha University student has been suspended, the Supreme Court was told.
Brinda Karat criticised the Congress for backing ED moves against CPI(M) leaders, saying such politics strengthens the BJP.
The Election Commission has invited the two Trinamool Congress factions to separate meetings on September 12 over control of the party's name, assets and symbol.
The Upalokayukta has ordered a preliminary probe into allegations that inferior-quality shoes supplied to government schoolchildren tore within days of use.
A dismissed driver allegedly led a Rs 1-crore extortion bid in Mumbai, aided by two serving Income Tax officials. Ten people have been arrested.
A 101-year-old INA veteran in Haryana is seeking a freedom fighter pension he never received, years after being mistakenly declared dead.
BJP MP Raghav Chadha announced a Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from September 18 to 30 and accused the Punjab government of failing to curb drug availability.
Karnataka High Court asks prosecutors and Darshan's counsel to propose modalities for examining key witnesses in the Renukaswamy murder trial, suggesting three alternatives to regular physical production.
TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulations on television advertisement duration after the government removed the 12-minute-per-hour advertising cap.
BJP and AAP trade charges after a BJP convoy was blocked in Sangrur while visiting the family of a labourer who died by suicide.
Karnataka has ordered inspections of private STPs in Bengaluru and directed BWSSB to divert wastewater from stormwater drains, as the city's treatment gap stands at 1,215.5 MLD.
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a crew member found the word "bomb" written on a piece of paper.
Supreme Court reprimands Maharashtra law secretary Dilip Ghumare for shouting at the Bombay High Court and advises him to apologise unconditionally.
MCD demolished 41 structures and sealed 61 properties across Delhi's 12 zones, issued 32 show-cause notices and passed three demolition orders, and surveyed 1,355 PG buildings.
Street vendors and workers in Gurugram protested against eviction drives and bulldozer action, submitting a memorandum to the Municipal Commissioner's office.
Karnataka has rolled out a mobility app that integrates the services of four state road transport corporations onto a single digital platform.
Shrimp farmers in SPSR Nellore district protest at processing plants over declining prices and rising feed costs, seek remunerative rates.
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam landed at Ahmedabad airport after a crew member found 'bomb' written on a piece of paper. No suspicious object has been found so far.
Five baby orangutans were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district, prompting a trafficking investigation, the state's environment minister said.
BRS leaders protested near Tukkuguda over land allotted to Tesseract Advanced Systems, a firm they link to CM Revanth Reddy's brother, alleging a below-market sale.
Northern Railway has announced cancellations, diversions, short terminations and rescheduling affecting around 120 trains over the Delhi Division from September 11 to 13.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan consulted about 20 farmer organisations on a proposed Seed Act, promising no curbs on traditional seed varieties and faster compensation for crop losses.
Residents facing displacement and experts at a Musi Jan Andolan meeting in Hyderabad demanded public consultations and a detailed project report for the Musi Riverfront Development Project.
TRAI has repealed its 2012 regulations capping television advertisements at 12 minutes per clock hour, aligning with the Centre's removal of the ceiling under the Cable TV Rules.
Kerala rights panel orders maximum compensation and legal aid for the families of three Tamil Nadu workers who died in a Kattappana hotel's sewage plant.
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's allegation that the previous LDF government appointed 787 personal staff, saying records show the figure stayed below 500.
Two construction workers died and five were injured when a church roof collapsed near the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border during slab work.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs convened the first regional review of Forest Rights Act implementation in Bengaluru with five southern states.
Telangana's food safety authority inspected 21 Hyderabad eateries and 46 statewide outlets, suspending four FSSAI licences and issuing notices to several others.
Telangana BJP SC Morcha leaders condemned the sprinkling of turmeric water to 'purify' a spot where Dalit groups had protested outside K. Chandrasekhar Rao's farmhouse.
Palakkad will enforce a green protocol for Ganeshotsav, banning plaster of Paris, plastic, thermocol and toxic-paint idols, the District Collector has said.
An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Dammam made an emergency landing in Ahmedabad after a crew member found 'bomb' written on a piece of paper.
TDP's state president has warned cadre that fake social media accounts in the names of NDA leaders are being used to sow discord within the alliance.
Telangana's Health department told the Legislative Council that 2,238 of 7,515 doctor posts in government teaching and secondary hospitals remain vacant.
YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded a CBI inquiry into alleged DSC-2025 teacher recruitment irregularities and the resignation of HRD Minister N. Lokesh.
The Supreme Court ordered immediate action on a 14-year-old CJP protester's complaint of threats and harassment, and directed police protection for her family.
ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher calls for interoperability among European satellite programmes as IRIS² contracts are unveiled in Paris.
Two class VIII students of a Gurukul Patashala in Annamayya district were issued transfer certificates after a hostel incident involving a classmate.
CPI(M) will hold a three-day extended Kerala State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13 to review its 2026 Assembly election defeat.
A joint safety inspection of NH 66 and NH 544 in Thrissur district has flagged multiple deficiencies, prompting the District Collector to order urgent corrective measures.
Kerala has dismantled KMSCL's quality control division, handing drug quality inspection to the State Drugs Control department.
Telangana Assembly members flagged milk and vegetable shortages, adulteration risks and pesticide-related health worries during Question Hour on Thursday.
The Thrissur accident that killed eight Tamil Nadu engineering students has highlighted the danger posed by stationary trucks on highways.
Telangana's Energy Minister told the Assembly that central subsidy conditions raise solar plant investment costs, deterring developers from availing VGF.
Four men from Murshidabad were arrested after a joint RPF-Excise team seized over 71 kg of ganja, valued at ₹35 lakh, at Palakkad railway station.
Bihar Congress has served show-cause notices on 29 leaders for anti-party activity over a September 8 protest in Delhi against the state leadership.
Peptides are being heavily marketed for skin, joints, weight loss and more, but a neuroscientist says the evidence does not yet support many of those claims.
DEPwD, ALIMCO and EkStep Foundation signed an MoU in New Delhi to build the Purple Dots – UBI Initiative, a digital framework linking persons with disabilities to services and opportunities.
Karnataka Adijambava Development Corporation Chairman G.S. Manjunath assured comprehensive support to the family of Bhumanand, a Dalit man murdered near Sunkeshwarhal in Raichur district.
A 39-year-old man in Ranipet's Perumalrajpettai village was arrested for allegedly killing his mother after she asked him to seek employment.
Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra alleges the Congress is misleading the public on the Western Ghats ESA notification and urges a ground survey to exclude habitations and farmland.
M.K. Raghavan met DRM Madhukar Rauth to push for time-bound completion of railway projects, including Kozhikode station redevelopment and new services.
Nandankanan zoo is playing soothing music for five rescued orangutans as Odisha police and central agencies probe how the critically endangered apes reached Balasore.
ESTIC-2026 will run from 27–29 October 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, with PM Modi inaugurating and three Nobel laureates on the faculty.
Jyotiraditya Scindia says telecom networks and fintech must converge, with AI, 5G, BharatNet, Aadhaar and UPI powering trusted digital finance.
The High Court has asked Greater Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri municipal commissioners to ensure building permissions are displayed at construction sites.
South Western Railway's RPF rescued 33 children and four elderly persons in August 2026, while seizing contraband and property valued at about ₹12.5 crore.
A Delhi court has ordered money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and five others in the IRCTC hotel scam, discharging seven accused.
India plans to bring all sterile drug products under central licensing after about 240 injection samples failed quality tests in 2025-26.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear Lalu Prasad Yadav's petition challenging the framing of charges against him and 13 others in the alleged IRCTC scam.
Schools and government offices in Delhi will remain closed on Friday, September 11, as the city prepares to host the BRICS Summit amid tight security and traffic curbs.
Punjab has 10 days to approach the Supreme Court over pending DA arrears, with the High Court set to rule on September 21 if no relief is secured.
A car driver allegedly throttled his wife to death in Khammam and abandoned the vehicle with her body near a private school; police have registered a case and are searching for him.
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says stronger family ties and quality communication can help curb rising suicides, especially among youth and IT professionals.
The Supreme Court is set to pass an order on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, calling the issue one of national interest.
The US Climate Prediction Center sees a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Nino during the Northern Hemisphere fall and winter of 2026-27.
Multiple groups have announced marches to Mumbai during Ganesh Utsav, prompting the police to balance festive crowd management with law and order.
Karnataka HC quashes circulars and notices demanding a 2% welfare cess on cinema tickets, as the State admits the 2024 Act is yet to be notified.
Congress workers in Chikkodi formed a human chain on Thursday to protest ED raids on Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his family and associates.
Amended e-commerce rules will require disclosure of prior and reduced prices, clear labelling of sponsored listings, and annual dark-pattern self-audits from January 1, 2027.
AbbVie announced that its migraine treatment met the main goal of a late-stage study testing it as a preventive therapy for menstrual migraine in adults.
Residential building collapses in India ranged from 922 to 1,176 annually between 2020 and 2024, while commercial collapses stayed between 51 and 77.
The BJP will run a 13-day anti-drug campaign across Punjab from September 18 to 30, ending with a Jalandhar rally expected to be attended by Amit Shah.
Chip startup d-Matrix will adopt Nvidia's NVLink Fusion to place its Raptor inference processors inside Nvidia data-center racks, targeting 2027 availability.
A Federation of American Scientists study estimates India's nuclear arsenal at around 190 warheads, with more expected as new delivery systems enter service.
JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha sidestepped a proposal by NDA ally Santosh Kumar Suman to rename Bakhtiyarpur, Nitish Kumar's birthplace, as Nitishpur.
A new study suggests Mercury's shrinkage may be 30% greater than previously believed, with BepiColombo expected to confirm the extent of the planet's contraction.
CPI's M. Veerapandian has asked Tamil Nadu to drop its plan for a new Secretariat at Pattinapakkam, citing fisher livelihoods, climate risks and turtle nesting grounds.
A Delhi court has ordered framing of money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav and six others in the ED's IRCTC scam case.
The Election Commission of India has recognised Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam as a State party in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after it met the prescribed criteria.
Amruta Fadnavis called Manoj Jarange Patil her brother and invited him home for a meal; he declined for now, promising to visit at Bhaubeej.
The Supreme Court declined to transfer the Satya Niketan building collapse case to itself, asking the Delhi High Court to monitor compliance closely.
DRDO is developing indigenous sensors, AI algorithms and counter-drone systems to strengthen surveillance along India's borders, its Electronics & Communication Systems chief said.
NASA and IBM have released an open-source AI model trained on decades of lunar data to help map ice deposits, craters and volcanic features ahead of Artemis missions.
PM Modi addressed the first International Space Summit in Paris, urging cooperation, sustainability and inclusion in space and detailing India's 2035 station and 2040 lunar goals.
Tamil Nadu has earmarked ₹281 crore for precautionary and disaster prevention measures in Nagapattinam ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Calcutta High Court permits Mamata Banerjee's Sreerampur meeting on Friday, turning down a GT Road procession over traffic and compliance concerns.
Tamil Nadu has amended its private universities law, cutting minimum land and endowment requirements to attract world-class institutions, the Higher Education Minister says.
Vadodara's upcoming bullet train station, built above Platform 7, will integrate high-speed rail with Western Railway services, the bus depot and the Alkapuri side through three foot over bridges.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has amended the e-commerce rules, adding curbs on dark patterns, search manipulation and bundled fees, effective January 1, 2027.
Laxmi Hebbalkar condemned ED raids on Satish Jarkiholi, alleging the BJP-led Centre is misusing agencies for political ends.
PM Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian in Bishkek on August 31, reaffirming India-Iran ties despite US warnings of secondary sanctions.
TTV Dhinakaran called Chief Minister Vijay a 'villain in real life' over the Assembly gesture row, as MK Stalin detailed the 1976 prison assault that broke his jaw.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi sealed at least 56 jewellery shops in Kucha Mahajani on 10 September, leaving gold and silver worth crores locked inside, traders say.
Digital Bharat Nidhi, DoT, the Jharkhand government, JDICL, BSNL and JCNL signed an agreement in New Delhi to roll out the amended BharatNet programme in Jharkhand with ₹1,684 crore in central support.
Doctors warn excessive screen exposure can harm children's attention, sleep, social skills and academics, as PM Modi asks teachers to encourage sports and creative play.
INS Sudarshini arrived at Livorno, Italy, on 09 Sep 2026 as part of Lokayan 2026, after a Mediterranean passage exercise with Italy's ITS Palinuro.
Delhi will set up its own State Disaster Response Force after the Satya Niketan building collapse killed seven, with a battalion of up to 1,100 personnel proposed.
Indian Railways has proposed giving states and local bodies a larger funding and execution role in new line and gauge conversion projects to cut delays and draw in more capital.
Telangana's Roads and Buildings Minister has assured the Legislative Council that the delayed Uppal–Narapally elevated corridor will open by June 2027.
Supreme Court takes serious view of alleged harassment of a 14-year-old CJP protester, seeks action on her FIR and reports from Delhi and UP governments.
Karnataka has ordered that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at State functions, while the full song will be played at events involving top constitutional dignitaries.
A Guwahati man arrested for killing his wife and keeping her severed head in a fridge has urged the public not to repeat his mistake.
A student at LNIPE in Sonapur, Assam, died during hospital treatment, prompting protests and allegations over her care and the institute's communication with her family.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met UAE Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri in Dubai, pitching the State to investors.
A Vizag Development Council proposal seeks ₹15,000–23,000 crore for reservoirs to close Visakhapatnam's water storage gap as data centre and industrial demand rises.
Supreme Court asks the Centre to reconsider its refusal to lower the NEET-SS qualifying percentile, citing unfilled super-speciality seats.
Ladakh will get a sui generis governance model with legislative powers under Article 371, requiring a constitutional amendment and parliamentary consensus, the UT administration said.
A consortium including ULCCS and European partners has proposed a multipurpose offshore floating platform off Kerala to curb coastal erosion and generate renewable energy.
Speaking at the first International Space Summit in Paris, the Prime Minister called for a safe, peaceful and sustainable space domain and highlighted India's growing space ambitions.
AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Thursday called the TVK government 'immature', alleging it lacks clarity on governance, and said his party will support the AIADMK in the upcoming bypolls.
Kerala Forest department to get advanced technology, equipment and vehicles; 148 beat forest officers complete training at Walayar institute.
BIS Chennai seized 803.99 grams of non-hallmarked gold jewellery from a shop in Ambattur, Chennai, on September 1, 2026.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, States and Union Territories on a PIL pressing for a uniform, time-bound mechanism to investigate child kidnapping and abduction cases.
The Supreme Court declined to take over the Satya Niketan building collapse case, noting that civic action against illegal constructions and PG accommodations has begun.
The West Bengal Assembly passed an amendment Bill by voice vote allowing the government to transfer teaching and non-teaching staff between State universities.
Telangana has created a ₹240 crore corpus for its Employees Health Scheme and is running a ₹1 crore accidental cover for 12.91 lakh employees at no premium cost.
Telangana will build a new Haj House at Mamidipalli near Shamshabad airport for ₹86.5 crore, with the old city facility set to become a skill centre.
Apple's first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, relies heavily on South Korean suppliers for its foldable OLED display and memory chips.
India's payments authority is building a registry to verify and monitor AI agents making transactions, as it prepares to roll out agentic payments on UPI.
Seven workers were injured when an under-construction bridge in Bihar's Vaishali district collapsed on Thursday; police suspect a technical fault.
Telangana's Agriculture Minister has raised concerns over heavy pesticide and fertiliser use, saying the State's vegetables are being rejected by other States as cultivation area falls sharply.
Several workers were injured when a beam launcher collapsed during construction of a six-lane bridge in Bihar's Vaishali district. NHAI said the bridge structure was undamaged and an investigation is underway.
Kerala High Court summons Additional Chief Secretary over delay in deciding prosecution sanction in the SNDP microfinance misappropriation case.
Anthropic India MD Irina Ghose says NPCI is building its AI platform on Claude, a step that could widen AI adoption across India's financial ecosystem.
A KFRI study warns that synchronous bamboo flowering and die-off can set off invasive weed outbreaks, wildfires, rodent surges and human-elephant conflict.
A Chennai man, Pradeep, was hacked to death over a Rs 9 lakh loan dispute; the DMK has demanded action against a police inspector accused of threatening him.
Jharkhand High Court alters a 26-year-old rape conviction to outraging modesty, ruling that entering a woman's house and lifting her clothes does not amount to an attempt to rape.
Saifee Hospital Trust has moved the Bombay High Court seeking Rs 125 crore from a first-year DNB trainee over posts alleging ragging and harassment.
A teacher at a Kunnoth school was temporarily removed after allegations of mistreatment of a sixth-grade student who collapsed in class.
A court in Assam's Kamrup district sentenced six men to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of an 80-year-old woman accused of witchcraft.
Telangana has extended the upper age limit for constable and equivalent posts by three more years, on top of an earlier seven-year relaxation, with applications due by 5 p.m. on September 16.
A 63-year-old Kanpur businessman was stabbed 26 times at home; police say his daughter-in-law orchestrated the killing and guided the attackers by phone while at a party.
Delhi has deployed 7,000 security personnel and 4,800 traffic police for the BRICS Summit, with a 5-km security ring around Bharat Mandapam and diversions on over 35 roads.
A viral ChatGPT trend that ages photos into 1980s film-camera style has been turned into a political weapon, with the Congress and BJP trading AI-generated posts.
India has unveiled the logo and theme for the 18th BRICS Summit, to be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, as world leaders prepare to gather.
Nandan Nilekani, Nikhil and Nithin Kamath, CNR Rao and others have been flagged for discrepancies during Karnataka's SIR of electoral rolls.
NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba said deregulation should anchor India's next wave of reforms, urging simpler compliance and risk-proportionate fintech rules.
The Supreme Court questioned FSSAI's two-phase plan for front-of-pack warning labels and sought clarity on how foods would be classified as high in sugar, salt and fat.
P.A. Mohamed Riyas alleges the ED is intimidating people to testify against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and himself in the Exalogic-CMRL case.
CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka told the Delhi High Court they will delete posts against Gaurav Bhatia within 24 hours in a ₹2-crore defamation suit.
Supreme Court voices concern over children's health and pushes for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar and fat; FSSAI proposes red hexagonal warnings.
Indian Railways is set to rework how RailMadad categorises, assigns and closes passenger complaints, following a September 7 review meeting.
The government told the Supreme Court it may combine its two-phase warning label plan into one, potentially expanding red hexagon warnings to more food products.
Madhya Pradesh EOW is investigating an alleged Rs 10.99-crore procurement fraud in which four firms allegedly controlled by one person are accused of rigging a GeM tender.
Senior Meta executives appeared before the NCPCR on Wednesday as part of an inquiry into alleged advertisements linked to child sexual exploitative and abuse material.
Indian Railways has detailed how the alarm chain works, when it may be pulled, and the penalties for misuse, citing thousands of cases of unnecessary stoppages.
P Chidambaram questioned concrete gains from BRICS, SCO, G20 and QUAD, prompting a sharp BJP response ahead of the Delhi summit.
Two leopards have kept villagers in Chittoor rural mandal indoors for nearly three months, forcing an end to the customary practice of sleeping on terraces and in courtyards.
MK Stalin has responded to CM Vijay's assembly jaw gesture, calling the claims politically motivated and recounting his Emergency-era imprisonment.
MK Stalin has hit back at Chief Minister Vijay over a jaw-holding gesture in the Assembly, recalling his 1976 arrest and torture during the Emergency.
Enforcement Directorate searches entered a second day at properties linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi and his associates, as Congress workers protested the raids.
Mayawati has said Akash Anand is 'completely freed' from the BSP, hours after his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics.
Madras HC dismisses a PIL challenging the award of Tamil Nadu's one-gram gold ring contract to Joyalukkas and Kalyan Jewellers.
The Supreme Court dismissed Abu Salem's plea for release, holding that his 25-year extradition-mandated jail term concludes in November 2030.
The Indian Air Force has declared the AFCAT 2 2026 result and cut-off on afcat.edcil.co.in. Shortlisted candidates now proceed to the AFSB interview stage.
Karnataka is examining a rental or lease model for police vehicles to reduce capital spending and add vehicles faster, the government said after a meeting in Bengaluru.
A survivor of the Satya Niketan PG collapse describes being trapped for over an hour and calls for stricter enforcement of building safety rules.
Harish Salve has said the Supreme Court can order action on illegal buildings in Delhi, but demolition must be paired with affordable housing alternatives.
Delhi's poll body says Raghav Chadha's Form 6 for Rajinder Nagar was approved on September 2 after due procedure, while AAP alleges irregularities.
India will chair BRICS in 2026 and host the 18th Summit in New Delhi on 12-13 September, with a theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
FSSAI told the Supreme Court it could implement stricter front-of-pack warning labels in a single phase, after judges questioned its two-stage proposal.
IBM and Lockheed Martin have established a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich, anchored by Switzerland's first IBM Quantum System Two.
The CBI has secured the return of Harnek Singh, wanted since 2013 in a spoof-call fraud targeting Indian nationals in Singapore, after his deportation from the U.S.
Nitin Gadkari will not attend the Mumbai-Goa highway inauguration due to delays, and will inspect the route in October.
Mayawati has removed Akash Anand from the BSP, a day after setting his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth's retirement as a condition for his return.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL against the implementation of the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign, calling it lacking in bonafide.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has ordered a comprehensive probe into alleged abuse of Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar, clashes between BRS MLAs and police, and a 'purification' ritual row at KCR's farmhouse.
Harnek Singh, absconding since 2013 in a spoof-call fraud case, was deported from the US and apprehended by the CBI at Delhi airport on September 9.
Mayawati expelled nephew Akash Anand from the BSP hours after his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics.
The CPI(M) Polit Bureau denounced the ED's request to Kerala Police to register a corruption case against Pinarayi Vijayan, P.A. Mohamed Riyas, and T. Veena, calling it a political vendetta.
Supreme Court signals it may widen its illegal-construction monitoring to student accommodation nationwide after seven died in the Satya Niketan building collapse.
Soldier Mithilaj, 36, who died of a heart attack in Bhopal, was buried with military honours at Karamoola Juma Masjid cemetery in Kozhikode.
Kerala ATS has registered a fresh UAPA case against Muhammed Sanoof of Malappuram and five others over alleged anti-national links and a Signal group conspiracy.
Last rites for Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in Delhi, were held in Imphal amid calls for swift justice.
The Supreme Court heard a food industry group's objection to a 100-gram threshold for warning labels, questioned the regulator's two-phase plan, and was told stricter labels could start from phase one.
Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu says jailing Jagan for personal revenge won't help anyone, and vows to aggressively pursue economic equality and better living standards.
Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman has asked CM Samrat Choudhary to rename Bakhtiyarpur, the birthplace of Nitish Kumar, as 'Nitishpur'. The RJD has criticised the demand.
Both Trinamool Congress factions will field candidates in the Nandigram and Rejinagar by-elections on October 6, with the party symbol at the centre of the contest.
Bengaluru remains Karnataka's economic pillar, but its infrastructure is under strain, renewing the case for developing alternative growth centres across the State.
The Supreme Court held that cinema halls are private property and may fix food prices and bar outside food, a ruling central to Kerala's multiplex pricing debate.
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said truth prevailed in the skill development scam case against N. Chandrababu Naidu, marking three years since the FIR was filed.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation has issued temporary closure notices to 919 hotels and guest houses after fire safety inspections, with just 41 of 960 establishments cleared.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin accused the Congress of manufacturing a controversy over the shuddhikaran ritual at Mallikarjun Kharge's Haldwani rally venue.
With smartphone replacement cycles now averaging four years, experts say battery care, protective gear and timely software updates can significantly extend a phone's lifespan.
NIA chargesheets a US national and six Ukrainians under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, citing Myanmar-based armed group links while keeping its terror probe open.
The DRI seized two leopard pelts, 180 live Indian star tortoises, 12 tokay geckos, about 24 kg of pangolin scales and 500 g of tiger bones in six operations, arresting 13 people.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has taken note of land allotment and environmental issues in a data centre case, with conflicting lease duration claims requiring scrutiny.
Anthropic's economic outlook projects AI-driven GDP growth by 2030 but warns of job losses and wage pressure for knowledge workers in transformative scenarios.
DMK president M.K. Stalin accused Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay of using social media reels to deflect from administrative failures and unkept promises.
Delhi Police has deployed about 30,000 personnel and stepped up security at Chanakyapuri hotels ahead of the BRICS summit, with the Chinese and Russian presidents due to arrive this week.
Nandan Nilekani, his wife and children appear on Karnataka's SIR discrepancy list as unmapped with the last roll revision, with notices also issued to other prominent voters.
A fruit vendor in Thane district died after collapsing in an autorickshaw while heading to file a complaint; a woman has been arrested for murder.
Bayer's Hyrnuo (sevabertinib) has received accelerated approval from the US FDA as a first-line targeted therapy for HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Kerala High Court upholds dismissal of discharge pleas in the 2013 gold smuggling case and directs the special court to complete trial within six months.
Palarivattom police have booked six suspected Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly staying in Kochi without valid travel documents.
The Kerala High Court has directed Meta and Google to preserve social media content linked to Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar, amid an election petition by C.H. Rasheed.
Kerala police registered a case against journalist Aparna Kurup for remarks made during a TV debate on a cleric's directive to women, following a complaint.
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore district are under special care at Nandankanan Zoo, with authorities probing a possible smuggling ring.
HR&CE withdraws ₹5 fee for mobile deposit at two Tamil Nadu temples, allowing free storage with fixed timings and exemptions for vulnerable devotees.
Bihar government starts a 70-day online Urdu course for employees, with exams and certificates, to promote the state's second official language.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala praised Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay's anti-corruption drive, urging public support. He also detailed Kerala's 'Project Zero' and 'Operation Toofan' initiatives.
Beijing's X-Humanoid robot, TianGong Ultra, ran 100m in 8.64s. Its lead engineer says the next phase is improving reliability for real-world tasks.
ICMR DG Rajiv Bahl informs MP about One Health Mission activities, including expanded wastewater surveillance and new genomic hubs.
A WRI India study finds winter waste burning in cities causes pollution three times higher than in summer, due to atmospheric conditions and seasonal practices.
Madhya Pradesh's Dubai investment drive secured proposals exceeding Rs 53,000 crore, focusing on logistics, technology, and green energy partnerships.
Anthropic disclosed a fourth AI hacking incident involving Claude Opus 4.6, missed in an initial review and found last month.
Bombay HC criticises police for nine absconding accused in Palghar doctor assault, citing failure to learn from July Dombivli case.
Gadchiroli tribal groups have demanded cancellation of Gondwana University's appointment of former Maoist Bhupati as coordinator, citing trust and local opportunity concerns.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma claims his government ended 'love jihad' in the state, citing a new conversion law and development work.
Apple launched iPhone Duo, its first foldable, and the iPhone 18 Pro series with a $100 price hike, alongside new Watches and AirPods.
Tamil Nadu's Rural Development department staff object to IFS officers heading DRDAs in two districts, citing training gaps and promotion delays.
Police seized the fridge used to store a murdered woman's severed head, along with clothes and a suspected weapon, during a court-sanctioned visit.
Fifteen workers were pulled out after an iron slab collapsed at a construction site in Gandhinagar's Kudasan area on Wednesday night.
After a fatal Satya Niketan collapse, Delhi's MCD survey of 1,252 PG buildings has declared 3 dangerous and 9 needing major repairs.
Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its latest hardware event.
Fishing villages along Marina Loop Road fear the proposed Secretariat at Foreshore Estate will end their traditional livelihoods and freedom.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, leading a saffron yatra, vowed to uproot those raising anti-national slogans at Jadavpur University and warned against insulting the colour.
Tamil Nadu's ruling coalition is now the Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, led by CM Vijay's TVK, with by-poll candidates due tomorrow.
Gujarat BJP hits back at Uddhav Thackeray over National Film Awards venue, calling the honour a national event and defending Kevadia as a symbol of unity.
Leaders criticise Tamil Nadu's Pattinapakkam secretariat choice, citing traffic congestion, space constraints and impact on fishermen.
A Punjab Police ASI was seriously injured after a car hit him during a motorcycle apprehension attempt in Amritsar. Investigation is ongoing.
VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan criticises CM Vijay's body language in the Assembly, saying it mocked MK Stalin and was undignified.
West Bengal faces bypolls in Rejinagar and Nandigram. Vacancies raise questions about whether CM Mamata Banerjee will contest.
DMK names K. Sethu Selvam as its candidate for the October 6 Thattanchavady Assembly bypoll in Puducherry.
Madurantakam and Dharapuram, both SC-reserved, face their first bypolls. AIADMK cites past victories as it eyes both seats.
Assam govt official Debeswar Sharma arrested for allegedly using mimicry artists to impersonate the CM and others in a multi-crore cheating case.
Chandigarh police arrest Parminder Singh, an alleged associate of main accused Rinku, in the murder of Punjabi influencer Manjeet Kaur; Fortuner used in abduction recovered.
Students were evacuated from a Delhi PG after a large crack was found. The incident follows a deadly Satya Niketan collapse and has spurred new safety measures.
Arvind Kejriwal was unanimously re-elected AAP's national convener at the party's 15th National Council meeting, which also saw a new National Executive formed.
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav ordered a judicial probe into the Sagar spurious liquor deaths that have reached 15, promising stringent action.
Mandya DC assures peaceful Gowri-Ganesha celebrations with police security, single-window permits, and strict action against those disturbing harmony.
A researcher who worked at Anthropic and OpenAI resigns, warning that the AI race is gambling with human lives as models increasingly act beyond developer control.
CPI(M) demands SC/ST Act case after Irular woman and newborn die in Kancheepuram, alleging employer blocked hospital access.
MHA proposes an elected UT-level body for Ladakh under a new Article 371 Chapter K; leaders seek details, case withdrawals, and compensation.
Hyderabad Police reviewed Ganesh immersion arrangements, directing departments on safety, traffic, and public transport for the procession.
NHRC asks Telangana DGP for an action-taken report within four weeks on a complaint about no FIR being registered over occult allegations against T. Harish Rao.
Apple unveiled the Duo foldable phone and iPhone 18 Pro series, led by new CEO John Ternus, with AI and privacy at the forefront.
Congress and NC trade barbs after Omar Abdullah and Farooq Abdullah stood for all stanzas of Vande Mataram at a Srinagar film festival.
Visa, Mastercard and Ant International have launched a joint initiative to develop common standards for identifying and verifying AI agents that make purchases for users.
BOJ board member Kazuyuki Masu says the central bank may be forced to raise rates rapidly if inflation accelerates, citing producer price spikes and a weak yen.
Asian equities fell as Brent held above $100 on widening Middle East conflict, US 10-year yields stayed near a 2023 high, and traders awaited US inflation data and central bank meetings.
Brent crude edged toward $102 a barrel on Thursday after tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, even as pump prices in major Indian cities held steady.
Hypersonic flight firm Stratolaunch is preparing a US IPO that could raise up to $500 million as soon as October, at a valuation of about $2–3 billion.
Vijay Mallya has again claimed he faces injustice, citing an ED affidavit on recoveries and his UK residency status.
Australian shares fell to a six-week low, with all sectors in the red, as Middle East shipping attacks pushed oil above $100 a barrel and lifted rate-hike expectations.
Gold prices were little changed in early Asian trade as investors awaited US inflation data and a Federal Reserve rate decision, with the ECB also set to act.
Ford faces contradictory signals from the Trump administration over its partnerships with Chinese companies, exposing a wider policy rift on China.
Nvidia will support up to 2 gigawatts of AI infrastructure capacity in Australia by 2027 under a partnership with the country's data centre ecosystem.
US companies in China report renewed confidence, with 58% optimistic on five-year outlook and 78% posting profits, per AmCham survey.
Record Samsung and SK Hynix payouts test Korea's Value-Up reforms as the KOSPI's valuation gap persists, raising questions about broader corporate participation.
Brenda Rae replaced Lauren Snouffer as Aspasia in Opera Philadelphia's 'Mitridate,' joining the production after a rapid cross-country scramble.
Shweta Tripathi has been selected for the WIF India x Gold House Scholarship and will present her debut production at TIFF 2026.
Snoop Dogg will host the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 27 in Los Angeles, the first VMAs on the West Coast since 2017.
Ahead of the Gowri Ganesha festival, Bengaluru markets are stocked with diverse idols, from guitar-holding Ganeshas to vintage Gowri forms.
MCC has released the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 provisional seat allotment for 15% AIQ seats; final result on September 11.
MusiCares will honour U2 as its 2027 Persons of the Year at a Feb. 5 tribute gala in Los Angeles during Grammy weekend.
A Bengaluru consultation on NEET-UG reforms saw students and experts suggest II PU score weightage, multiple attempts and AI-assisted question papers.
Google Trends data shows Indians increasingly searching for matcha, ube and hojicha, with interest spanning home preparation, health queries and cafe culture.
Royal Mail is issuing a set of stamps honouring Duran Duran, with eight album-cover designs and a four-stamp miniature sheet marking their live shows.
Sanjay Dutt called Maharashtra minister Pratap Sarnaik to clarify his remark about not learning Marathi, speaking in the language and apologising for any misunderstanding.
'NAZA,' a documentary by the Oscar-winning team behind 'No Other Land,' has premiered at the Venice Film Festival.
A floating cinema on Srinagar's Dal Lake screened Bollywood classics during the four-day IFFJK 2026, drawing tourists and visitors to the open-air venue.
Nicolas Pariser's 'Un Peu Avant Minuit', starring Melvil Poupaud, screens in competition at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, exploring MeToo's impact on relationships.
Kings of Leon will release 'O My Beloved,' a 13-track acoustic-leaning album, on Nov. 6, with first single 'My Whole World' out Thursday.
The producer of Kala Hiran: Battle for Legacy told the Delhi High Court the film is not in a releasable form and awaits CBFC certification, as Salman Khan's suit against the project continues.
Aardman is auctioning over 220 puppets and memorabilia from its archive, with bidding open now and a live sale on September 24.
Jungle Book Studio has acquired international sales rights for 'Angh', Theja Rio's debut feature, which premieres at TIFF.
Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Shaque, a mystery thriller starring Parineeti Chopra as a mother searching for her missing child. The series premieres on September 24.
Filmmakers behind Oscar-winning 'No Other Land' premiere 'NAZA' at Venice, a documentary on civilian deaths in Gaza built on intelligence officers' testimony.
Salman Rushdie will receive the National Book Foundation's medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, presented by Kiran Desai on November 18.
Ella Langley leads the 2026 CMA Awards nominations with nine, ahead of Miranda Lambert's six, with the ceremony set for Nov. 18 in Nashville.
Karnataka will hold review meetings at all 32 public universities from September 17 to September 30, assessing academics, finances and staffing.
Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor bring 'NAZA', a documentary on Palestinian civilian deaths, to the Venice Film Festival's main competition.
Karthi and director PS Mithran reunite for Sardar 2, a prequel-sequel that impresses early but loses steam after the intermission.
The Ministry of Education is recruiting Directors for IIT Delhi, IIT Indore and IIT Mandi, with applications due by October 31, 2026.
Ganesh Agamans in Hyderabad are drawing huge crowds, with elaborate processions, social media buzz and growing political interest ahead of the festival.
Netflix has released the trailer for Shaque: Trust No One, a mystery thriller starring Parineeti Chopra in her series debut.
NIELIT has partnered with Saylor University, USA, to bring free self-paced online courses onto its Digital University platform, alongside MoUs with eight partner organisations.
Single-screen cinemas are grappling with how to allocate shows among Mirzapur The Movie, Hanuman Ansh and Haiwaan, as long runtimes and strong holdover business complicate scheduling.
Regenerative farmer Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin's Minnesota farm anchors a growing Midwest movement blending soil health with spiritual practice.
NBEMS opens FMGE October 2026 registration on September 11 at 5 PM, with applications closing September 29 and the exam on October 31.
CBSE is expected to announce the revised CTET 2026 exam date soon after the registration portal closes on September 10, with city slips and admit cards to follow.
UPSSSC will conduct the Preliminary Eligibility Test 2026 on October 23, 24 and 25 in two shifts each day, as per a notice on upsssc.gov.in.
Actor Christian Bale helped open a new foster care facility in Palmdale, California, through Together California, which aims to keep siblings together.
The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the Junior Hindi Translator re-exam on September 13 in Noida after the September 8 test was cancelled due to technical issues.
IIM Indore is closing CAT 2026 registrations on September 15, 2025. The exam is scheduled for November 29, 2026, in three sessions.
NBEMS is expected to release the NEET PG 2026 provisional answer key and response sheets today, with the result due by September 30.
Actor Christian Bale and his wife Sibi helped open Together California, a Palmdale foster care facility that keeps siblings together and supports reunification.
BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has asked the CBFC to remove the 'Shoorveer' song from 'Mirzapur: The Movie', calling its use alongside gangster characters disrespectful to Maharana Pratap's legacy.
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey says 35% of official selection films are directed by women, a goal the festival had set for 2028.
Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award, collected by Helen, while Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Special Contribution Award.
Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai.
TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey discusses the festival's downtown consolidation, street-level fan events, and progress toward gender parity in its lineup.
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival opens Thursday with 'Being Heumann,' a Rocky origin story and a K-pop documentary among its highlights.
IIM-Kozhikode rose from 69th to 54th in the Financial Times Masters in Management rankings 2026, aided by improvements in sustainability teaching and career services.
South Park's creators have temporarily renamed the show 'South America' on Instagram, following Trump's move to rename Lake Ontario.
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have temporarily renamed their show 'South America,' satirizing President Trump's recent geographic renamings.
A new illustrated book on the Meenakshi-Sundareswarar Temple was launched; HR&CE Minister announced virtual reality history halls for temples.
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a 156-minute creature feature that mixes monster mayhem, bureaucratic satire, and a surprising dose of empathy.
Trump has proposed $5,000 payments to US adults if Republicans hold Congress. The plan would cost $1.2 trillion and faces legal, fiscal and legislative hurdles.
Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players allege sexual hazing by teammates between 1984 and 2001, naming longtime coach Red Berenson in a federal lawsuit.
Trump's plan to send $5,000 checks to adults if Republicans win the midterms is drawing criticism over inflation and the deficit.
Canada has agreed a C$350 million package to supply Ukraine with air defence interceptors, PM Mark Carney said after talks with Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will air on YouTube rather than television, alleging FCC pressure over equal-time rules.
Claudia Sheinbaum pushed back on Marco Rubio's claim that Mexico's anti-cartel efforts fall short, calling the remarks part of US midterm campaigning.
Massachusetts' top court publicly reprimanded Judge Shelley Joseph for her role in a 2018 courthouse incident that allowed an immigrant to evade ICE custody.
Prince William and Princess Kate attended an event at Everton's stadium on World Suicide Prevention Day to launch the 'On Your Side' suicide prevention toolkit for sport.
A fire in Bukavu, eastern Congo, killed at least 24 students at two adjoining schools and left 29 people receiving medical treatment, the M23 rebel administration said.
A federal appeals court declined to lift an injunction against Trump's executive order limiting mail voting, as the Supreme Court considers the same case.
Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary disputes claims that an injured passenger was partly sucked out of a shattered window during a July flight from Greece to Germany.
German police arrested a 48-year-old man near the Weisweiler power plant in connection with a series of attacks on the country's power distribution systems.
Better Markets has sued the Federal Reserve and Vice Chair Michelle Bowman, alleging improper private contacts with banks during a capital rule consultation.
Nearly two million people in Gaza remain displaced as residents describe continuing strikes and block-wide evacuation orders eleven months into a fragile ceasefire.
The Ogun State trial of the driver in the December 2025 crash that injured Anthony Joshua and killed two team members has been adjourned to November 17.
ECB policymakers expect more policy tightening in the months ahead and could act again as soon as October, sources say, after this week's second rate rise of the year.
Portuguese digital rights group D3 has filed four collective lawsuits against Meta, ByteDance and Alphabet over features it says keep users hooked.
Global Witness says UK retailers sold barbecue charcoal linked to deforestation in Paraguay's Gran Chaco, exposing gaps in Britain's Environment Act.
Poland's central bank raised its gold reserves to 648 metric tons in August, adding 7.8 tons, as it works toward a 700-ton target.
Russia holds a three-day parliamentary election with the antiwar party Yabloko barred from fielding candidates and dissent further curtailed.
The IMF has welcomed plans for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month.
Houthi forces seized Yemen's Mocha port and advanced to the Hanish islands, raising fears over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Brent crude hit $105.
France's statistics agency expects the economy to grow just 0.4% this year, below the government's 0.7% target, as weak consumption and falling investment weigh.
The Trump administration has proposed ending the 60-day grace period that lets laid-off H-1B and other temporary visa holders stay in the US to find a new sponsor.
Finland's opposition parties urge a national permitting system for data centres after Google announced its largest European AI investment, citing power supply and price concerns.
The White House says $500 rebate checks will go to about 1 million ACA enrollees in 30 states, though funding and congressional approval remain unclear.
Jimmy Kimmel said his interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico will appear on YouTube rather than ABC, citing FCC threats.
US existing home sales fell 2% in August to a 3.98 million annual rate, the slowest in more than a year, as mortgage rates and prices climbed.
Houthi rebels have entered Yemen's Red Sea port city of Mokha, residents and doctors say, raising fears for a 2022 truce.
Swiss authorities have published a 200-page dossier on Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele after a court challenge overturned restrictions that kept it sealed until 2071.
The closure of the UNRWA-affiliated Kalandia Training Center has disrupted the academic year for students from across the West Bank, with UNRWA and local committees seeking a legal solution.
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies America, founded by philanthropists Olivia and Tom Walton, has pledged $100 million over five years to halve US maternal mortality by 2031.
A Turkish-Libyan joint venture expects about $2.5 billion in investment for a Benghazi direct reduced iron complex, with commercial output due in early 2028.
British 20- and 30-year gilt yields hit their highest since 1998, with 10-year yields at 2007 levels, as US rate expectations and rising oil prices drive global bond markets.
European Parliament will debate the Ceuta migration crisis next Tuesday amid divisions over stricter policies and EU solidarity, as Spain gets 114.7 million euros in emergency aid.
China's PLA Air Force displayed four indigenously developed aircraft at the El Alamein International Airshow in Egypt, its second appearance at the event.
A British man has been charged with assisting a foreign intelligence service over an alleged plot to sabotage drone factories in England.
Chad has banned exports of several crops and exempted some grain imports from duties after drought and heat damaged harvests, with farmers and herders reporting heavy losses.
More than 1,300 US water systems missed the October 2024 deadline to inventory lead service lines, leaving millions unsure about lead exposure in their tap water.
Brent crude hit $105.26 and WTI breached $100 after intensified tanker attacks in the Gulf, with Houthis seizing Yemen's Mocha port.
Russian strikes hit a Kyiv petrol station and a Bunge sunflower oil facility in Dnipro, killing two and injuring several others.
Regional mayors in England will be able to charge a percentage levy on overnight stays, a move the government says empowers local leaders but which the hospitality industry warns could cost jobs.
China has confirmed Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, his first India visit since 2019.
Trump promised $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans keep Congress, while saying high oil prices from the Iran war may not ease until after the midterms.
The European Central Bank raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point to 2.50%, citing energy-driven inflation and a resilient economy.
Twenty-five workers died when a fire swept through a foreign cargo vessel under repair at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao, eastern China.
Iran-aligned Houthis seized Yemen's Mocha port, tightening control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as Brent crude stays above $100 and fighting with Saudi forces escalates.
The ECB raised interest rates for the second time this year, taking the deposit rate to 2.5%, as energy costs from the Iran war push euro zone inflation above 3%.
A federal judge has allowed Missouri's top court to hold a contempt hearing for Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over a disputed congressional map.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, his first trip in seven years, with talks with PM Modi expected.
Petrobras reversed an earlier announcement of higher gasoline prices, saying new government tax cuts will reduce consumer costs by 0.19 real per liter.
Macron wrapped up a two-day international space summit in Paris, speaking with an astronaut in orbit as Europe seeks to compete globally.
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 37%, citing slowing underlying inflation while warning that elevated energy prices remain a risk.
China has confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, his first visit to India since October 2019.
Diplomatic warming from Xi Jinping's India visit may not quickly translate into stronger business ties, with regulatory hurdles and visa delays persisting.
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Iran of a 'powerful response' to any attack, in a video statement ahead of the Jewish New Year.
The Houthis are advancing along Yemen's Red Sea coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a chokepoint vital to global shipping and oil flows.
A Hong Kong court found the Wall Street Journal's publisher guilty of trying to block a reporter's union leadership role, but cleared it of firing her over union activity.
Kenya expects roughly $400 million in emergency World Bank financing within six weeks to address risks from Ebola, El Niño and high energy prices.
Turkey's central bank left its benchmark rate at 37% for a fifth consecutive meeting, holding the overnight lending and borrowing rates at 40% and 35.5%.
At least 20 people died and five are missing after a fire broke out on a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at a state-owned shipyard in Qingdao, China.
An Israeli strike on a family home in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed two parents and their two daughters, aged 8 and 12, residents said.
Republicans gathered in Dallas to rally voters ahead of the midterms, with Trump predicting a 'special' election despite low approval ratings and economic worries.
Russian attacks on Dnipro struck an enterprise owned by global agribusiness company Bunge, killing two people and injuring five, officials said.
Ifo says €11 billion of extra 2025 borrowing under Germany's defence exemption funded non-defence spending; the finance ministry disputes the finding.
A quarter century after the Sept. 11 attacks, new polling shows the event remains the most frequently cited historic moment in many Americans' lives.
Crude closed above $100 a barrel and 10-year Treasury yields hit three-year highs after Trump linked the war's end to the midterms, with the ECB expected to hike rates.
Houthi rebels released video they say shows attacks on Saudi-backed forces in Yemen's eastern Jawf province, amid a widening escalation with the Saudi-led coalition.
California coastal officials unanimously approved a phased plan for the largest US kelp farm, six miles off Ventura County, with construction possible by 2027.
Houthi forces have entered the Red Sea port of Mokha, endangering Yemen's fragile 2022 truce and shipping through Bab el-Mandeb.
The deadline for a decision on Temporary Protected Status for about 200,000 Salvadorans passed without any public announcement, leaving advocates hopeful of a six-month extension.
A fire on a foreign cargo ship at Qingdao Beihai shipyard caused major casualties; Xi Jinping called for rescue and accountability.
A French A330 MRTT Phénix refuelled two US F-22 Raptors over Alaska before Rafales and F-22s flew a joint combat exercise during France's Pégase 26 deployment.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell says Europe's summer heatwaves are worsening inflation, with another winter fuel crisis looming due to fossil fuel dependence.
British 10-year gilt yields hit their highest since 2007 as oil above $100 a barrel pushed borrowing costs up worldwide.
Russia's Ryazan oil refinery has stopped operations after a September 6 drone attack damaged two primary units, industry sources say.
Singapore's prime minister has defended a sharp rise in ministerial and MP salaries, saying it is needed to attract talent, though the debate drew only six speakers.
China says it hopes to finalise reciprocal tariff reductions on $30 billion of goods soon, raising expectations for an announcement at the Xi-Trump summit on Sept. 24.
Namibia will not renew its exclusive fuel supply agreement with Vitol after a one-month extension through October, the energy ministry said.
Houthi militants capture Mocha and push for Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening a return to full-scale civil war after a 2022 UN-brokered truce.
Brent crude rose to $101.61 a barrel as attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz kept oil flows far below pre-war levels.
Italian bond yields rose at Thursday's auction, with the 3-year BTP hitting 3.43% and the 7-year reaching 3.98%, as markets brace for an ECB rate increase.
Swedes head to the polls on Sept. 13 in a tight election that could bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into government for the first time.
India and Azerbaijan are quietly rebuilding ties, from a Modi-Aliyev meeting at the SCO summit to renewed Foreign Office Consultations in Baku.
South Africa posted a current account deficit of 2.6% of GDP in Q2 2026, down from a 2.3% surplus, as war-driven crude import costs spiked.
A Russian attack on a petrol station in Kyiv injured four people and sparked a fire, the first such strike on the capital.
China's passenger car exports in the first eight months of 2025 exceeded last year's full total, driven by electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, while domestic sales fell.
China has declined to confirm President Xi Jinping's participation in the BRICS Summit India is hosting in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Zelenskyy is in Canada for talks with Carney, seeking help to shield Ukraine's skies and prepare for winter amid continued Russian strikes.
Families of nine missing South Korean workers in Nepal demand Seoul halt the relief team's early withdrawal, saying key areas were never searched on foot.
UN chief Antonio Guterres travels to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where he will make the case for reforming the Security Council and other multilateral bodies.
A new survey of Australian teachers finds student misbehaviour is costing a third of classroom teaching time, with female educators bearing the brunt.
An Ifo analysis finds that 11 billion euros of Germany's 2025 defence-exemption borrowing went to other budget purposes, a 38.5% misappropriation rate.
Germany's military is evaluating 30 AI tools to speed battlefield decision-making, targeting a prototype by 2027 and full deployment in 2028.
At a two-day GOP convention in Dallas, Trump discussed the Iran war, defended its economic cost, and floated renaming Lake Ontario, New Mexico and the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan has deployed 300 personnel, a landing ship and three Chinook helicopters to Indonesian Borneo to help fight wildfires whose toxic haze has spread across Southeast Asia.
South Korea is close to an energy investment package exceeding $100 billion aimed at supporting US artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Amitabh Kant has called on China to open its market to BRICS nations and share clean technology, while urging India to engage Beijing on batteries and critical minerals.
Trump proposed paying every US adult $5,000 if Republicans win November's congressional elections, capping the GOP's first midterm convention.
An Israeli strike in Beit Lahiya killed four people, including two children, while a Houthi-run TV station claimed Saudi-backed forces hit several Yemeni provinces.
Oil industry figures in Asia see little chance of a swift end to the Iran conflict and are preparing for extended disruption to Middle East supplies.
Anuradha and Vikas Sinha have donated $20 million to the University of North Texas to establish a college focused on artificial intelligence and advanced analytics.
A Thai police officer accused of killing his wife at a kindergarten surrendered after an 18-hour standoff, as the country debates gun control.
Trump expects the Iran war to end after November's midterms and threatens to hit Pickaxe Mountain, as shipping attacks surge and oil prices stay high.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 6,757 confirmed Ebola cases and 3,267 deaths, with the outbreak now spanning 61 health zones across six provinces.
Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans retain the House and Senate, a costly pledge that drew an immediate partial walk-back from Vice President JD Vance.
A 24-hour English-language hotline set up after the August 26 China-Nepal border disaster has received nearly 600 calls from families of the missing.
Six months into the Iran war, analysts compare it to America's post-9/11 'forever wars,' warning of a protracted conflict with no clear exit.
Trump opened the Republican midterm convention in Dallas by asking voters to 'pretend' he is on the ballot and vowing to defy midterm history.
Once branded the euro zone's weakest economies, the five former PIIGS nations have rebuilt their credit standings, with Greece posting the most dramatic turnaround.
Hefei's state-led manufacturing boom has created tech giants and jobs, but weak consumer spending reveals a widening economic divide.
A criminal defense attorney says Trump's promise of a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen is lawful, but whether it happens depends on Congress and funding.
A Hong Kong court convicted Dow Jones Publishing (Asia) of deterring WSJ reporter Selina Cheng from a union role, but acquitted it of dismissal over the union position.
Russian officials have dismissed Japan's call to remove a newly unveiled WWII monument in Khabarovsk, saying it will remain and urging Tokyo to face its wartime crimes.
A doctor aboard a high-speed train leaving Shanghai helped a woman deliver her baby, assisted by remote guidance from hospital obstetricians.
Fitch will scrutinise Japan's next budget for signs that PM Sanae Takaichi can pair growth spending with fiscal discipline, a senior analyst says.
Daniel Conahan Jr., 72, faces lethal injection for the 1996 killing of Richard Allen Montgomery, linked to the 'Hog Trail Murders' in southwest Florida.
Trump promised $5,000 to every US adult if Republicans keep the House and Senate, a costly and uncertain proposal.
Australia has relaxed its proposed 20% gas reservation rule, letting the energy regulator set required levels and delaying the scheme's start to 2028.
Iranian strikes overnight damaged US aircraft at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, including an A-10 that lost a wing, as the US and Iran dispute the toll of their escalating exchanges.
A US magistrate judge in Miami denied bail to Andrew and Tristan Tate, who have been jailed since July 18 while contesting extradition to the UK on rape charges.
Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every American adult if Republicans keep Congress, headlining a Dallas convention that some vulnerable candidates skipped.
Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the BRICS summit may improve diplomatic relations, but business ties remain strained by regulatory hurdles and mutual suspicion.
Hundreds protested in central Lima against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit and Peru's role in the 'Shield of the Americas' initiative.
Earth recorded its hottest August on record and its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer, with human-caused warming and a strengthening El Nino driving the extremes.
Brent crude stayed above $100 a barrel as Iran and the US exchanged their biggest attacks on shipping, deepening fears of prolonged supply disruption.
Republicans opened a Dallas midterm convention centred on Donald Trump, attacking Democrats as radical while skipping swing-state candidates stayed away.
Australia has softened its proposed East Coast gas reservation rule, shifting from a fixed 20% to a flexible up-to-20% requirement for LNG exporters.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman spoke to the Republican midterm convention via video, escalating his break with his party and stoking fears he may switch sides.
BRICS negotiators are working to finalize a joint declaration for the Delhi summit, facing a key challenge: bridging differences between Iran and the UAE over the West Asia conflict.
Sen. John Fetterman addressed the Republican convention in Dallas, introducing Sen. Dave McCormick and pledging to work with President Trump.
Investigators released cockpit audio highlights showing the pilot warned of excessive speed before the fatal Amazon cargo plane crash in Miami.
Moldova closed its airspace after a Russian drone crashed, delaying a flight carrying President Zelenskyy to Norway. No injuries were reported.
South Africa's envoy says BRICS must push for inclusive global governance and solutions to conflicts and food and energy crises.
Senator John Fetterman will reportedly appear by video at the Republican midterm convention, highlighting his break with Democratic orthodoxy on several issues.
A woman in her 80s sues two Chavez-linked nonprofits, alleging they failed to stop his sexual abuse.
President Trump's flight to Dallas was delayed after an emergency slide deployed on Air Force One; he later said it was a test.
Iranian forces recovered a disabled US Navy Dive-LD underwater drone. Analysts say Tehran may study its mechanics, though the Pentagon downplays the loss.
Brazil's Lula signs fuel tax cuts and diesel subsidies to counter rising oil prices ahead of the October election.
An Ohio judge found Gary Siders Sr. mentally incompetent to stand trial on child endangerment charges involving 16 grandchildren.
US Secretary Rubio and Ecuador's Noboa agree to deepen security cooperation, focusing on joint operations and sanctions against criminal groups.
Lil Durk's federal murder-for-hire trial is now with the jury after closing arguments framed the case as revenge versus reasonable doubt.
Venezuela's opposition-led boards are preparing to end their supervision of Citgo Petroleum following the interim government's recognition by Washington.
Huawei's US trial opens with DOJ accusing it of theft and sanctions violations; defense says charges are cherry-picked.
The US has announced import bans on Canadian alcohol, whey, and motorcycles, escalating the ongoing trade dispute between the two nations.
Republicans in Dallas celebrate Trump but quietly debate the party's future, with divisions over tariffs, the Iran war, and potential successors like Vance and Rubio.
Marco Rubio, in Quito, vowed continued economic pressure on Iran and detailed US counternarcotics goals, while urging stronger Mexico cooperation.
A Pennsylvania coroner has confirmed two infant deaths were linked to measles, detailing the specific causes and the circumstances of each case.
Trump says Iran war will end and oil prices will tumble immediately after the US election, as Brent crude tops $100.
Brazil announces fresh fuel-relief measures including diesel subsidies and tax cuts as Brent crude remains near $100 a barrel.
Rubio lauds Ecuador as key ally in counterdrug efforts, announces new funding and terror designations.
Trump says he may pardon Michael Cohen, whose recanted testimony was key to his 2024 conviction.
Democrats are in Dallas to counter the Republican midterm convention, arguing Trump's record on the economy and accountability fails voters.
Missouri faces unprecedented election chaos after courts clash over congressional districts, leaving voters uncertain which map will govern November's ballot.
Ukraine's special forces say drones hit two gas condensate plants in Russia's Arctic Yamal-Nenets region, marking the deepest reported strike inside Russia.
President Trump forecasts the Iran war will conclude right after the US midterm elections, citing Tehran's inability to sustain pressure.
The US won a UN vote to censure Iran and refer its nuclear file to the Security Council, deepening divisions with China and Russia.
Houthi forces struck three southern Saudi cities with missiles and drones for a second consecutive day, prompting a coalition pledge to respond.
Declassified files show Spain's intelligence agency warned of a planned mass crossing before the Ceuta crisis, but the government insists the scale was not anticipated.
A Ugandan journalist has been chosen as the next king of the Tooro Kingdom, following the death of the monarch once known as the 'boy king'.
Brazilian candidate Flávio Bolsonaro rallies in Juiz de Fora, where his father was stabbed in 2018, amid Supreme Court tensions.
China's commerce ministry calls US accusations of industrial-scale AI distillation groundless, vowing countermeasures.
Norwegian PM says a drone nearly hit Zelenskiy's plane during takeoff from Moldova on Tuesday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for hundreds of billions in cuts to the EU's proposed 2028-2034 budget, citing affordability concerns.
Pakistan has warned Iran to rein in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, as Riyadh and its partners coordinate a defensive response.
Pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in Ljubljana as Israel opened its first embassy in Slovenia, with the Israeli FM calling it a historic day.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro refused to answer questions about dropping charges against David Hearn over Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage.