Only genuine colleges will receive fee reimbursement, Telangana CM tells Assembly
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy told the Assembly that fee reimbursement dues will be cleared in phases for genuine colleges, with ₹200 crore released monthly.
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Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy told the Assembly that fee reimbursement dues will be cleared in phases for genuine colleges, with ₹200 crore released monthly.
Odisha Police's STF has detained three people in West Bengal over five infant orangutans found abandoned in Balasore, as Indonesia seeks their return.
Sachin Pilot asked the CJP to audit Punjab schools with the same courage it shows elsewhere, drawing sharp responses from AAP leaders.
PM Modi met Iranian President Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, their second meeting in under two weeks.
Karnataka Minister M.B. Patil condemned ED searches at Satish Jarkiholi's residences, calling them political vendetta.
Kerala PSC chairperson and members decline to appear at Crime Branch headquarters, seek questioning at Commission office; SIT recommends action against two officials.
Kerala has launched India's first Elder-Friendly Office Certification to make government offices easier for senior citizens, with graded ratings and mandatory facilities.
Central Delhi is under heavy security and a decorative makeover ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with traffic curbs, metro arrangements and protests also in focus.
KEA has released provisional results for the CAR/DAR police constable written exam, five days after it was held, with objections open till September 14.
Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil says the ED raid on PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi's home was politically driven and accuses the BJP of double standards on corruption.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan chaired a review meeting on Sabarimala pilgrimage arrangements, directing departments to finish works on priority.
SFI criticises Kerala police for handcuffing two leaders in court, alleging violation of guidelines and pre-election targeting.
The ED on Friday questioned suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar and alleged middleman Basavaraj Kannale in the KPSC veterinary officers recruitment scam.
PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi, calling for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the West Asia conflict and stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Modi called for barrier-free trade within Brics, secure sea lanes and seafarer safety, while pitching India as a start-up hub and proposing annual benchmarks for the bloc.
J&K Congress chief Tariq Hameed Karra and NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah criticised CM Omar Abdullah over his Vande Mataram remarks, deepening the rift between the allies.
The Department of School Education and Literacy has ordered a district-level inquiry into complaints of poor quality shoes and socks distributed to government school students.
A BRS delegation complained to the NCW and NHRC about Telangana Police's alleged misconduct toward women legislators outside the Assembly on September 7.
Kerala will seek exemption for existing buildings from a Supreme Court order barring construction within 40 m and 75 m of national highway centrelines.
Karnataka High Court dismisses petition against S. Vidyashankar's second term as VTU Vice-Chancellor, holding the extension valid under the VTU Act.
Phase 1A of the National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal is 82% complete, with 13 countries signing MoUs and bye-laws approved.
BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad said the BRICS summit in Delhi reflects India's growing global influence, citing IMF recognition of its 7.8% growth.
A University of Colorado Boulder professor's study of Wikipedia's automated moderation finds that humans retain influence over AI rule-enforcement through institutional channels.
BJP leader R. Ashok criticised the Congress government's first 100 days in Karnataka, alleging chaos, farmer distress, and renaming of BJP-era schemes.
James Mathew and Aarnav Ramesh Gowda of Brigade School, Malleshwaram, won the Future Innovators Junior title at the WRO National Championship 2026 in Hyderabad.
Tamil Nadu's first dedicated skate park, built by the state government at Buttfire near Udhagamandalam, was inaugurated on Friday.
India's BRICS Summit media kit showcases Bihar's sattu and makhana, Odisha's Koraput coffee and Gujarati handicrafts, alongside the 'Sangam' art project.
The Excise department's Ernakulam wing arrested a 28-year-old man in Mattancherry with 305.396 grams of suspected MDMA and ₹2.9 lakh in cash.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is on a two-day Manipur visit, meeting Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
KVPS activists staged a dharna at the IDOC in Khammam, demanding pending compensation for victims of caste-based atrocities and release of inter-caste marriage incentives.
BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao allege that land trade under the Congress government has driven the expansion of the Section 22A prohibited list from 16 lakh to 1.16 crore acres.
The BJP will contest the Kolkata Municipal Corporation election alone, adopting an 'Ekla Chalo' strategy for the 209-seat civic body.
A dispute over clothes turned fatal in Mumbai's Goregaon after a man was allegedly beaten to death by his friend; police have registered a case.
Telangana DGP C.V. Anand honoured 23 forest personnel who died protecting forests and wildlife, urging coordinated action against encroachment.
Kerala creates ex-cadre Additional District Magistrate post for Sabarimala and transfers several senior IAS officers in a major reshuffle.
Abhijeet Dipke met Manoj Jarange-Patil at Antarwali Sarati on September 11, 2026, and urged him to call off his 14-day hunger strike for Maratha reservation.
Kerala's Food and Civil Supplies Minister says multiplex inspections will continue after 35 surprise checks led to 25 cases being registered.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Imphal, discussing US-India engagement and economic ties.
UDP legislator Ollan Singh Suin confirms an eight-member team is in talks with the BJP, while his party denies any MLAs are leaving.
Prisons DGP Alok Kumar conducted a surprise inspection of Mysuru Central Prison, found no mobile phones, and flagged signal gaps and other loopholes.
Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh asked District Collectors to draw up an action plan for better school results, safer buildings and industry-linked skill training.
At the BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi stressed seafarer safety and freedom of navigation, while Putin and Pezeshkian flagged global economic shifts.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed urban air-quality performance and urged Collectors to pursue time-bound pollution-control measures.
A 28-year-old man with a rare pulmonary arteriovenous malformation and a cerebral abscess was treated at a Hubballi hospital using a minimally invasive endovascular procedure.
Telangana Assembly adopts a resolution urging the Centre to add a separate column for BC/OBC data in the second phase of Census 2027, amid a BJP walkout.
Malayinkeezhu police recorded the arrest of Christy, accused of murdering her 18-month-old daughter Ivana at their home.
Tamil Nadu has ordered mandatory presenceless registration of deposit of title deeds and deeds of receipt submitted by banks and financial institutions from September 15.
Kerala faces a power shortfall of around 600 MW as peak demand surges past 5,400 MW and swap return obligations add 3.4 mu of daily pressure.
Women from established political families are set to contest Vizianagaram local body polls as senior leaders pass the baton to their daughters and spouses.
Telangana has prohibited the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy or analogue paneer for one year, effective immediately.
Jaipur police are searching for Rahul Jha, accused of killing his wife and three daughters with cement blocks before fleeing his Kardhani home.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked District Collectors to deliver welfare schemes with the family as the basic unit and to complete family mapping before issuing new pensions.
Coal Ministry and Chhattisgarh BJP issue clarifications a day after Congress accused the Centre of ecocide over the Tara coal block auction in Hasdeo-Aranya.
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister R.V. Ranjithkumar said efforts are on to capture a male tiger suspected of killing two people in O'Valley, Gudalur.
BJP MP K. Laxman alleged the Congress government is downplaying Telangana Liberation Day for vote-bank politics and demanded official observance and curriculum inclusion.
YSRCP leader Sake Sailajanath accused the government of lacking a contingency plan for El Niño-driven drought, demanding compensation, crop insurance and power for farmers.
A dispute over the singing of Vande Mataram led to an uproar at the Palakkad municipal council meeting on Friday, with councillors pushing and shoving each other.
Telangana faces a severe monsoon shortfall, with August rainfall 38% below normal and September 79% deficient, amid the strongest El Niño since 1997. A low pressure system in the Bay of Bengal offers hope.
A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Google to refund ₹88,331 plus interest, compensation and costs over a faulty foldable phone.
PM addresses BRICS Business Forum 2026, marking 20 years of the grouping and outlining India's chairmanship theme of resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Saifabad police have asked a court to cancel bail granted to BRS MLCs Tata Madhu and Naveen Reddy, arrested under the SC/ST Act over alleged remarks against the Assembly Speaker.
A PLOS One study finds 62% of respondents had little or no statistical knowledge, but 90% said they would use statistics more if they understood them.
Two special Forest Department teams with drone cameras are tracking two leopards in Chittoor rural mandal after continued sightings and pugmarks.
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, once Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu, has taken premature retirement at 30 after 12 years in the Army.
The Bombay High Court has refused to bar Manoj Jarange's proposed march to Mumbai, saying the state can handle law and order and that the right to protest cannot be denied on mere apprehension.
Villagers in UP's Fatehpur tied a telecom technician to a mobile tower over two years of poor network and 5G issues; police freed him and a case has been registered.
Tamil Nadu has appointed 112 Grade II principals in government arts and science colleges in a single round, a first for the State, says Minister P. Viswanathan.
Karnataka's Minor Irrigation Minister Ajay Dharam Singh has directed officials to prioritise filling lakes in drought-affected taluks using existing lift irrigation schemes and other available water sources.
India Post is accepting applications for Gramin Dak Sevak posts until September 21, 2026, with a correction window on September 23-24.
Experts at Biotech Conclave 2026 said India needs sustained funding, stronger industry-academia ties and predictable regulation to become a global biopharma hub.
Eastern Railway has announced Puja special trains linking Howrah and Kolkata with Lumding and New Jalpaiguri from mid-October to end-November.
The BJP has named former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Debashis Sarma as its candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, drawing a Congress complaint to the ECI.
PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the Thirukkural during bilateral talks in Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit.
PM Modi and President Putin held bilateral talks in Delhi, travelled together to the INNOPROM exhibition, and reviewed India-Russia cooperation ahead of the BRICS summit.
BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the Congress and Opposition of spreading negativity around the BRICS Summit, contrasting India's current standing with its position in 2011-12.
ISRO's EOS-06 satellite has detected falling chlorophyll-a levels and a reversal of Pacific winds, early markers of a strengthening El Niño.
PM Modi and President Putin met on the margins of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and reviewed progress across bilateral cooperation.
India's biotech ecosystem has grown to over 2,500 startups, but long-term capital and stronger research-commercialisation links are needed, an expert said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks in New Delhi, discussing trade, nuclear cooperation and industrial ties ahead of the BRICS summit.
BJP MLA Balachandra Jarkiholi has expressed the family's solidarity with PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi after ED searches, and disputed media reports about the case.
Pune withdrew its 10-day Ganesh festival liquor ban after the Bombay High Court called the restriction arbitrary and asked why only the district was targeted.
An endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin washed ashore dead at Kozhikode beach, with a post-mortem finding a mass of fishing net in its stomach that caused starvation.
Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu says not every firm that signed an MoU will set up shop, citing financial closure and ecosystem needs.
Odisha says its priority is the survival of five rescued baby orangutans, even as Indonesia signals it may seek their return.
Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Nirmala Sitharaman cited Jacob Coxon's resignation from Anthropic to press the AI industry on safety safeguards.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, which replaces the 1891 law, will come into force on 1 October 2026, per a notification dated 10 September 2026.
The Ernakulam Excise wing arrested a 28-year-old man in Mattancherry with 305.396 grams of suspected MDMA and seized ₹2.9 lakh in cash and a mobile phone.
The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026, replacing the 1891 law, takes effect on October 1 with a technology-neutral framework for banking records.
Odisha is pitching itself to UAE investors as a diversified, export-driven industrial hub, moving beyond its traditional mining identity.
AIMIM floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi raised concerns over irregularities in Telangana's fee reimbursement scheme, urging reforms; the government said it will call an all-party meeting.
The IMD expects widespread rain over central, eastern and western India this week, with northwest India likely to receive lighter, scattered showers.
PM Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Delhi for a 45-minute bilateral, a day before the two-day BRICS summit.
Bombay High Court criticised Maharashtra's 12-day liquor ban in Pune during Ganeshotsav, questioning why it applies only to one city and warning of health risks for habitual drinkers.
AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami has asked Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to shelve the proposed ₹1,200-crore Assembly-Secretariat complex at Pattinapakkam, citing fiscal stress and traffic congestion.
A Jaipur man allegedly killed his wife and three daughters with a brick while they slept, police said. He is on the run and special teams are searching for him.
Opus Genetics' eye drops improved night vision in trials; US cancer centers report shortages of critical generic chemotherapy drugs.
A man threw chilli powder at SBI employees in Nagpur, stole Rs 4 lakh and fled. Police arrested him within 30 minutes and recovered the full amount.
Telangana has amended the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019 to permit co-option of a transgender person as a member of municipal corporations and urban local bodies.
The UPSC has invited applications for 212 direct recruitment posts, with the window opening September 12 and closing October 2, or October 9 for Ladakh posts.
The Madras High Court has refused an interim stay on Tamil Nadu's move to issue driving licences and vehicle registration certificates digitally, giving the state time to respond to three writ petitions.
S Jaishankar told the BRICS Business Forum that the grouping's economic strength will depend on its ability to absorb global shocks and deepen trade ties.
Telangana passes the CURE (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026, replacing the GHMC Act with a unified framework for the Core Urban Region Economy.
Supreme Court grants 10-day interim bail to a UAPA undertrial held for five years and 11 months, citing his ailing mother and child's surgery.
A woman and her three daughters were found dead with head and face injuries in Jaipur's Kardhani area; police suspect the husband and have launched a search.
Researchers have reported the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Malabari goat, with findings pointing to a possible link with the historic Indian Ocean Spice Route.
Telangana Assembly passes the Praja Viswasam (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, replacing jail terms with fines for minor offences in nine laws.
Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Delhi on Friday, prompting a red alert until 5 p.m. as the city prepares to host the BRICS Summit.
Ahead of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, here is what residents need to know about closures, traffic restrictions and transport services.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to make rain-damaged roads motorable immediately and complete repairs before the festive season.
M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene after 1,857 super-speciality medical seats, including 40 in Tamil Nadu, were left vacant.
Anthropic says it disrupted attempts to use Claude for biological weapons research, a Russia-linked cyber espionage campaign against Ukraine, and distillation attacks from Chinese AI labs.
A one-day-old boy abandoned in thorny bushes near Sagar Canal in Ongole was rescued after passersby heard his cries and alerted authorities. He is now receiving treatment at RIMS Hospital.
Food Safety authorities in Kollam found hygiene violations at two multiplexes, including contaminated ice cream and an outlet running without a valid licence.
Odisha has asked the Central Zoo Authority for permission to keep five rescued orangutan cubs at Nandankanan Zoological Park while a probe into their arrival in Balasore continues.
The Congress criticised a U.S. Department of Homeland Security advertisement aimed at 'Mr Singh' as an insult to all Indians and questioned the Modi government's silence.
Madras High Court permits a real estate firm to serve a suo motu contempt notice on T.N. Minorities Commission chairman Felix Gerald at his office.
The BJP has named former IAS officer Devasish Sharma as its candidate for Assam's Nagaon Lok Sabha byelection on October 6, 2026, drawing Congress questions over his neutrality as District Election Officer.
Delhi Police have stepped up social media monitoring ahead of the BRICS Summit, using keyword scans and open-source tools to flag threats and misinformation.
The Delhi High Court has sought the stand of the Centre and the Delhi government on a plea seeking constitution of the Delhi Waqf Board.
KPCC president Sunny Joseph says reconciliation is the party's watchword after an inquiry into the Chirayinkeezhu fracas involving legislator Remya Haridas.
Gauhati High Court holds Talaq-E-Hassan valid and not prohibited, directing a petitioner to seek registration under the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorce Act, 2024.
A Congress split over the New Delhi BRICS summit has gone public, with Shashi Tharoor praising India's convening power and P Chidambaram doubting its gains, drawing a sharp BJP attack.
Isro's Oceansat-3 has recorded a drop in surface chlorophyll-a across the equatorial Pacific, a decline linked to a developing El Niño and weakening trade winds.
Chottanikkara JFCM Court postponed framing of charges against the Augustine brothers in the Muttil tree-felling-linked cheating case to September 19.
Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore district are receiving music therapy and specialised care at Nandankanan Zoological Park as investigators probe their smuggling route.
IRCTC recorded its highest-ever single-day booking of over 20 lakh tickets on September 7, 2026, as festive-season demand surged.
A scooter rider was injured when a wild gaur charged at him at Vattakkayam near Peruvannamuzhi in Kozhikode district, days after a fatal gaur attack at Vilangad.
IRCTC recorded its highest-ever single-day bookings on September 7 with over 20 lakh tickets, as festive demand surged and the platform expanded capacity.
UPPRPB has postponed the UP Home Guard Physical Efficiency Test scheduled from September 14, 2026, due to rain and waterlogging. A new schedule is awaited.
A Delhi-based influencer has complained to SSB authorities and Muzaffarpur police, alleging rape and blackmail by an ASI's associate.
Odisha STF and WCCB widen the probe into the rescue of five baby orangutans in Balasore, focusing on a black SUV and a suspected international trafficking route.
A Class 10 student in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district died by suicide after alleged sexual harassment by a teacher, who has been arrested under the POCSO Act.
A 24-year-old man arrested with a forged PMO identity card in Mumbai allegedly created the credential to project influence before his fiancée and her family.
Bank branches in Vizianagaram shut as employees strike over the five-day work week demand and performance-linked incentives for all staff.
G Kishan Reddy says the private sector must lead overseas acquisitions of critical minerals, with lithium blocks in Argentina already under exploration.
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke by phone, reviewing the India-Germany Strategic Partnership as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Nearly five months after Samrat Choudhary became Bihar Chief Minister, his government has rolled back or amended about half a dozen decisions following protests and opposition criticism.
Kerala Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph says the KSEB is working hard to manage a severe power shortage driven by a 1,000 MW rise in demand and falling generation.
GRP and RPF recovered 120 lost mobile phones worth about ₹25 lakh in Andhra Pradesh, while a separate operation seized ganja worth ₹19 lakh and arrested five.
A low-pressure zone over the North Bay of Bengal brought rain across Andhra Pradesh, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for six districts on Friday.
Registered unrecognised political parties face scrutiny over poor compliance, misuse of tax breaks and lack of transparency, prompting calls for stronger regulation.
Anthropic's September 2026 report says threat actors used its Claude models to automate phishing, exploitation and data theft, prompting account bans and tighter safeguards.
Mayawati expelled nephew Akash Anand from the BSP after he did not repost her post on X and his father-in-law delayed announcing his retirement from politics.
Indian Railways is upgrading the New Delhi-Mumbai corridor for 160 kmph operations, with new traction substations and yard works underway.
Keralam's UDF government has received a letter from the Union Education Secretary urging an early decision on the PM SHRI scheme, Education Minister N Samsudheen said.
Birdwatchers across Kerala have begun a second statewide bird atlas, revisiting the same survey grids used for the 2021 edition to track changes over ten years.
Over two dozen Paniya tribal families in Malappuram district continue to live in plastic sheds in forested areas across the Chaliyar river, seven years after a flood displaced them.
The Kerala High Court has pulled up authorities over poor roads, footpaths and reckless driving by heavy vehicles, directing multiple agencies to report on remedial steps.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in India early Friday and will meet PM Narendra Modi later in the day on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026.
Delhi has stepped up security for Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival at the BRICS summit, with fortified hotels and motorcade arrangements after Vladimir Putin landed.
Omar Abdullah defends the full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events, citing a nationwide legal mandate, and asks Congress if it wants Kashmiris jailed.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the BRICS Business Forum ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, with Delhi hotels preparing Indian-themed menus for visiting leaders.
The Bombay High Court criticised the BMC over garbage piling across Mumbai, warned ward officers of contempt action and directed the civic commissioner to fix accountability.
Telangana agencies recovered all weapons and ammunition stolen from the Madras Regiment armoury in Secunderabad and detained an insider after a 10-day investigation.
Telangana police have cracked the Secunderabad Cantonment arms heist, tracing the stolen weapons to Hyderabad and confirming it was an inside job.
Delhi Metro services will remain unaffected during the BRICS Summit, DMRC said, as traffic police announced diversions on over 35 roads and urged commuters to use public transport.
Northern Railway has cancelled, diverted and rescheduled several trains across Delhi-NCR from September 11 to 13 for the BRICS Leaders' Summit.
Southern Railway has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its broad gauge network, spanning 5,068 route kilometres, after completing the last 71-km section.
West Bengal will host its biggest Durga Puja event at Eden Gardens on Mahalaya, with PM Modi expected, and state-wide celebrations planned for his September 17 birthday.
Supreme Court gives Centre 10 days to outline a clear implementation path for warning labels on packaged foods, as the regulator weighs merging two phases.
Anthropic researchers warn AI could cause human extinction, prompting bipartisan US calls for regulation even as President Trump dismisses the concern.
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Financial Services, initially aimed at investment banking and equity research, with built-in datasets and enterprise security controls.
Delhi imposes sweeping security and traffic restrictions ahead of the BRICS summit, disrupting daily life for millions of residents.
New Delhi tightens security and traffic restrictions for the BRICS summit, leaving residents and gig workers to navigate diversions and closures.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told employees the firm is open to slowing AI development, as safety warnings and containment incidents raise alarm.
Wildlife teams in Assam rescued a sub-adult elephant with a tyre stuck around its neck and an orphaned calf trapped in a tea estate trench.
The Kerala High Court has directed Meta to temporarily remove a video of activist Sunny M. Kapikad, ruling that his remarks on Sabarimala deities would hurt worshippers' religious beliefs.
Omar Abdullah said the full rendition of Vande Mataram is a legal requirement nationwide, hitting back at Congress advice to the National Conference.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Centre to return convicted idol smuggler Subash Chandra Kapoor to Germany, citing the limits of the extradition treaty.
Telangana Police have registered three cases against BRS supporters for performing purification rituals near KCR's farmhouse after a Dalit Congress protest.
Senators from both parties questioned OpenAI over a breach of AI startup Hugging Face, with Hawley launching an investigation and Van Hollen seeking federal cybersecurity access.
Bihar Pradesh Congress's disciplinary committee has served show-cause notices on 29 leaders for anti-party activity after a protest in Delhi against the state leadership.
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil said protesters will head to Mumbai, with the date to be announced on September 12, as his hunger strike entered its 13th day.
The Supreme Court refused anticipatory bail to Sumit Roy, personal assistant to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, in the Salboni land grab case.
Gauhati High Court asks Assam departments to file affidavits by October 6 on rehabilitation and compensation for families evicted at Kachutoli in Sonapur in September 2024.
PM Modi invited France and the world to partner in India's space ambitions, citing ISRO's global launch record and future goals of a space station and lunar mission.
Seven workers were injured when a launching girder failed at an under-construction four-lane bridge in Vaishali, Bihar. NHAI has ordered a technical assessment.
Anthropic says it blocked malicious uses of its AI models, including research that could support biological weapons, and has tightened safeguards.
Anthropic says it disrupted malicious uses of its Claude models, including a Russia-linked espionage campaign and distillation attempts by Chinese labs.
A Delhi court has refused anticipatory bail to a Satya Niketan PG operator after a building collapse killed seven people, noting the probe is at an initial stage.
Mayawati has said Akash Anand is 'completely freed' from the BSP, a day after his father-in-law Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics.
HMDA has called tenders for an 8.75-km elevated corridor from Banjara Hills to the Shilpa Layout flyover road at an estimated ₹1,334.87 crore.
Tamil Nadu has completed 18-month CCTV storage upgrades in 1,071 of 2,100 police stations, the DGP told the Madras High Court.
Police across three commissionerates review traffic diversions, immersion arrangements and pandal safety ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is on his first official overseas visit, to the United Kingdom, to attract investment and study motorsports infrastructure.
West Bengal's Assembly passed a Bill permitting inter-university transfers of teaching and non-teaching staff, amid opposition concerns over selective targeting.
Jharkhand High Court modifies a 2006 rape attempt conviction to assault on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, sentencing the appellant to about eight months already undergone.
VCK leader Thol. Thirumavalavan said M.K. Stalin's imprisonment under MISA during the Emergency was an undeniable historical fact.
The Meghalaya High Court has found 17 foreign nationals still in Shillong District Jail after completing their sentences, with no detention centres in the state.
The NCSC has sought a detailed report from Punjab over the death of Gulzar Singh, a daily wager who allegedly consumed poison after being threatened.
Sarupathar SDPO Dwipen Pator was arrested for allegedly backing a gang that stole crude oil from an ONGC pipeline in Golaghat, Assam.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar defended the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls during a Gujarat visit, citing zero appeals and a seven-day correction window.
Aqib Bashir, who escaped NCB custody in Jammu, was re-arrested in Jalandhar after a three-day multi-state manhunt involving the NCB, J&K Police and Punjab Police.
Kandali police arrested AIADMK youth wing secretary A. Srinivasan, 37, for illegal sand mining in the Palar River; he was lodged in Tirupattur sub-jail.
Three Building Department engineers from the MCD's South West Zone have been suspended over alleged negligence, days after a Satya Niketan PG building collapse killed seven people.
Two workers died and twelve were rescued after the concrete roof of an under-construction CSI church collapsed in Vellore district, Tamil Nadu.
ED searches linked to Karnataka Minister Satish Jarkiholi and relatives were over alleged FEMA violations, he said, adding that no overseas investment has been made yet.
A Ballia woman and her newborn died after treatment at a hospital sealed in 2025; authorities have sealed it again and moved to file an FIR.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said EVMs have no connectivity, making remote hacking impossible, and highlighted India's high voluntary turnout.
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after sustaining a severe neck injury at her home in Vilavoorkal, near Malayinkeezhu. Her mother has been taken into custody.
Three cases under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act have been registered over clashes between BRS and Congress supporters in Markook, Siddipet district.
Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday accused the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh of evading responsibility for deaths from spurious liquor, contaminated water and toxic cough syrup.
Omar Abdullah says he will follow the law on Vande Mataram after Congress leaders questioned NC members standing for all stanzas at a Srinagar event; the PDP called his position unfortunate.
NIMHANS and the Department of Collegiate Education held orientation programmes in over 420 government first grade colleges in Karnataka, with more than 800 principals taking part.
Kerala faces a tenth straight day of partial power cuts, with evening load shedding disrupting studies, household routines and public safety.
The Home Ministry discussed the structure of a proposed UT-level elected body for Ladakh under Article 371, but local leaders dismissed the meeting, saying Delhi and the UT administration are not on the same page.
Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police seized 87.59 kg of ganja and arrested three people, including a habitual offender with 13 prior cases, in an Operation Toofan raid.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi government, police and DMRC on a plea challenging the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during the CJP protests.
Indian government bonds are expected to weaken as oil prices breach $100 and US Treasury yields climb, with a Rs 320 billion debt sale adding pressure.
Shanghai Enflame Technology jumped about 200% in its STAR Market debut after raising 6.12 billion yuan, as Chinese AI chip listings gain momentum.
Indian equities are set for a weak open as Brent crude hits $108 on widening Middle East conflict, with Nifty futures pointing lower.
The IMF said India's 7.8% real GDP growth in Q1 FY27 exceeded its expectations, driven by services and exports, and welcomed new statistical series.
HSBC Mutual Fund says rising global bond yields could constrain India's monetary easing, with commodity prices and the US rate cycle also in focus.
Shanghai Enflame Technology is set to open 188% higher at 410 yuan in its Shanghai debut, after raising 6.12 billion yuan in its IPO.
Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 3.11% to 63,243.98 as US rate hike expectations and soaring oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.
Australian shares fell for a fourth straight session, led by heavyweight miners, with the benchmark on track for its worst weekly loss since early March.
Brent crude hit $109.97 as Middle East fighting widened, driving global bond yields to multi-year highs and dragging Asian equities sharply lower.
Japan's producer price index climbed 7.6% in August, topping forecasts and reinforcing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week.
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 in the US, but analysts question who the device is meant for.
Giovanni Veronesi's 'Dio Ride', starring Pierfrancesco Favino as a preaching friar, closes the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.
Hundreds of Celine Dion fans joined a giant karaoke event in Paris on Friday, a day before the singer opens a 16-show residency in the city's western suburbs.
Iranian director Ali Asgari brings his first in-competition film, 'A Bit of Light', to the Venice Film Festival, a story of daily life amid tragedy in Iran.
The first look of Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja was unveiled on Friday evening, ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi beginning September 14.
A 72-foot clay Ganesha idol is being built in Vijayawada using eco-friendly materials to encourage natural idols during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
IIT Madras marked World Suicide Prevention Day with a parents' mentoring session, a new wellness website and an app for booking counselling appointments.
Delhi University has released its provisional list of candidates for the DUSU Elections 2026-27 across all four central panel posts.
The National Medical Commission has published an updated MBBS seat matrix for 2026-27 and issued instructions to colleges and counselling committees.
Iranian director Ali Asgari returns to the Venice Film Festival with 'Kami Nour', a competition entry about a doctor who loses faith after his arrest.
NBEMS has begun FMGE October 2026 registration from September 11, 5 PM. The exam will be held on October 31 in computer-based mode, with results by November 30.
The University of Madras has begun its 170th year with 'UoM – Legacy 170', a month-long series of events that will extend into a year of celebrations.
Urvashi delivers a standout turn in Aasha, a Malayalam mystery whose promising premise gives way to a contrived and abrupt ending.
TV actor Rohit Chandel has been granted bail by a Mumbai Sessions Court in a POCSO case filed by a 16-year-old girl; he was replaced on the Star Plus show Sairaab after his arrest.
PM Modi gifted a Russian edition of the Thirukkural to President Putin during their bilateral meeting at the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi.
Solomon Pappaiah, the Tamil scholar and television pattimandram host, has died at 90. He appeared in Shankar's Boys and Sivaji: The Boss.
Ammy Virk has dismissed reports linking him to a shooting in Abbotsford, Canada, after police said the incident was unrelated to him.
Two new 5 Stories anthologies, in Konkani and Kannada, showcase ten short stories in English translation and set a high standard for the craft.
Educators and developmental experts say children need chances to solve everyday problems themselves, as instant answers and constant monitoring can rob them of practice.
Tamil scholar, debate moderator and actor Solomon Pappaiya died in Madurai on Friday aged 90 after age-related ailments.
Solomon Pappaiah, veteran Tamil scholar and celebrated orator, died in Madurai on Friday at the age of 90 after an age-related illness.
Lili Horvát's 'My Notes on Mars,' starring Mackenzie Davis and Rupert Friend, opened Directors' Fortnight at the Venice Film Festival.
Nagpur celebrated its annual Marbat festival during Bhadrapada, with processions of giant effigies and smaller Badgyas ending in a ritual burning.
Fan Bingbing is back at TIFF after a decade, premiering Wayne Wang's 'Diary of a Mad Old Man' and receiving a Tribute Award on Sunday.
Paresh Rawal has defended holding the 72nd National Film Awards in Kevadia, Gujarat, saying such events should take place in every state.
The Railway Recruitment Board will shut the Junior Engineer 2026 application window on September 13, with fee payment allowed until September 15.
IIT Kharagpur opens IIT JAM 2027 registration on September 12, 2026, with applications accepted until October 12. The exam is scheduled for February 14, 2027.
Bipasha Basu has alleged that a newly opened jar of Isopure protein powder contained tiny worms, tagging Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe for action.
Jay-Z surprised Paris fans by bringing out Justin Timberlake for a rare live performance of their collaborations.
Director Siddharth P. Malhotra has asked media to stop speculating on the cast of his Meena Kumari biopic Kamal Aur Meena, saying details will be announced after agreements are finalised.
Advance booking for Avengers Endgame: Encore has opened in India, with the first Infinity Vision-certified screens emerging in Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata.
Asa Germann has been cast as Angel in Marvel's upcoming X-Men film, joining a lineup that includes Sadie Sink, Kit Connor and Samara Weaving.
NEET PG 2026 was held on August 30, with a re-examination on September 5 for candidates hit by disruptions at two Jaipur centres. The answer key and response sheet are awaited.
Princess Diana's iconic 'revenge dress' will be auctioned at Sotheby's New York on December 9, 2026, with estimates of USD 150,000–300,000.
NAZA, a documentary by No Other Land directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, received a record 24.5-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere.
India's spiritual tourism is shifting from hardship to high-end comfort, driven by infrastructure and luxury packages, raising environmental and spending debates.
Foreign universities have begun moving to set up offshore campuses in India with UGC permission, prompting debate over the value of studying at home versus the parent campus abroad.
Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan have pushed back on rumours surrounding the MobLand production, saying no one quit or was fired.
Tommy Hilfiger returned to New York Fashion Week with a spring/summer 2027 collection at the Plaza Hotel, featuring oversized polos and bucket hats aimed at Gen Z.
A Texas A&M psychologist says school cellphone bans reduce classroom distraction and boost face-to-face interaction, but can trigger anxiety in children.
BGUS has announced Ganesh idol installations from September 14 and mass immersion on September 25, with arrangements at 150 designated locations.
A journalist recounts visiting the Varagaliyar elephant camp to meet Chinna Thambi, the wild elephant captured in 2019, and reflects on the mixed emotions of such privileged access.
A federal appeals court ruled the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open past its 2025 retirement date.
Ahead of Donald Trump's weekend trip to Ireland, Dublin residents voiced divided opinions on the visit, weighing US-Irish ties against concerns over his policies.
At the annual 9/11 ceremony in Manhattan, widow Terry Strada accused Saudi Arabia of supporting the hijackers and urged President Trump to act.
A federal appeals court struck down a Trump administration order that had forced a Michigan coal plant to stay open past its planned retirement.
Brazil's Supreme Court has unsealed documents showing Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation over 61 million reais from a disgraced banker.
Negotiators worked late Friday to finalise the Delhi Declaration, with Iran and UAE tensions holding up one paragraph ahead of Saturday's BRICS Summit.
Houthi forces captured Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha and Perim island, extending their reach over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and renewing concern for global shipping.
President Donald Trump travels to Ireland this weekend for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg resort, meeting Irish leaders and drawing both welcome and protest.
Modi and Pezeshkian met in New Delhi on the eve of the BRICS leaders' summit, discussing secure sea lanes, open supply routes and seafarer safety.
A Cuban man who spent five years building a life in the US returns to his hometown of Las Minas, where power cuts and food prices shape daily survival.
The US House will begin consideration of a Russia sanctions bill next week, but the measure faces opposition from some Democrats and Republicans.
A UK-backed coalition on sovereign debt is pressing for wider adoption of payment pause clauses and its guide for restructuring private loans.
The European Union has dropped a planned 15% export duty on aluminium scrap, partly over concerns it could complicate a free trade deal with India.
Myanmar's pro-democracy resistance says its armed wing struck a military air base at Mandalay's airport with drones, forcing the airport to shut down.
Trump mocked Ken Paxton at the GOP midterm convention but helped turn the event into a fundraiser for his Texas Senate bid against Democrat James Talarico.
US health officials say the largest cyclospora outbreak in the country's history is over, but how the parasite contaminated iceberg lettuce remains unknown.
At the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi, Putin contrasted BRICS' 40% share of global GDP with the G7's 29%, while Modi and Putin held bilateral talks on trade, energy and regional conflicts.
Russia's August subsidy for imported gasoline rose 6.6% to 44,306 roubles per ton, while diesel payouts jumped 39.3% to 49,995 roubles per ton.
Indian PM Narendra Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in New Delhi ahead of this weekend's BRICS summit.
Gambia's police chief has barred protests without permits after nights of unrest over prolonged power cuts, with 11 arrests reported.
A morning observance at the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Houthi rebels have captured Perim Island and the port city of Mokha, prompting Saudi airstrikes on Mokha airport and raising fears for the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked President Trump for military help against Yemen's Houthis; the US offered intelligence sharing and targeting support instead.
Sudan is battling cholera, dengue fever and malaria outbreaks as war-damaged health services and medicine shortages hamper treatment.
US consumer sentiment fell to 47.8 in early September from 51.7 in August, with year-ahead inflation expectations rising to 4.6%.
Families, survivors and first responders gathered at the World Trade Center memorial to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, with a new bell tribute for those lost to related illnesses.
Trump's Republican convention speech averaged 2.5 million viewers on Fox News, Nielsen data shows, as his claim of beating NFL ratings awaits game figures.
Mourners in Khan Younis buried Mohammad Yazouri, whom Israel identified as a Hamas commander, as strikes continue despite a fragile ceasefire.
Amundi says Senegal's bond prices may not fully reflect the risks of its debt treatment plan, with external bondholders potentially bearing much of the adjustment.
Nazira Haji Zada, whose case was the first ever heard by the long-dormant Alien Terrorist Removal Court, has been deported after waiving her rights, the Justice Department said.
Hungary will pay diesel car owners up to 20,000 forints in compensation by December, but will not cap fuel prices to avoid supply shortages.
Lukashenko told military personnel Belarus will not attack its neighbours, calling such a war unwinnable, while stressing the need for defence.
Russia's central bank will add 165 billion roubles to the capital of its state-owned reinsurer in September, citing heightened risks from Ukrainian attacks and sabotage.
Firefighters found burnt human remains inside a ferry that caught fire off Palawan, Philippines, leaving five dead and 84 missing.
Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon watch from a neighbouring village as Israeli drones drop explosives on their homes, blaming both Israel and the Lebanese state.
PM Modi calls dialogue and diplomacy the path to resolving conflicts, as Putin tells a BRICS business forum that Russia is ready to work with the whole world.
Belarus has resumed potash sales to the US after sanctions relief, but President Lukashenko demands the return of $43-44 million stuck at Citibank.
Russia's central bank left its benchmark rate unchanged at 14%, with Governor Nabiullina flagging elevated inflation risks and an October forecast update.
AfD's likely Saxony-Anhalt leader Ulrich Siegmund has tied arms production to deportation plans, amid uncertainty over a proposed defence plant in Sangerhausen.
The European Commission has formally proposed the EU-India Free Trade Agreement to the European Council for signature and conclusion.
The European Commission has forwarded the India-EU Free Trade Agreement text to the European Council, seeking authorisation to sign and conclude the deal.
Displaced residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon watch Israeli drones demolish their village, as a June truce fails to halt the destruction.
A go-slow by Polish train drivers over level-crossing safety delayed 203 of 290 PKP Intercity services, with average delays of 37 minutes.
Israel's defence minister says the campaign against Hezbollah will continue in additional locations after the military said it dismantled tunnels under the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon.
A Russian drone attack damaged a residential building in Kyiv, injuring eight people and displacing residents who describe anger and exhaustion.
Nigeria's parliament has suspended official visits to South Africa indefinitely, citing violence against Nigerians and other migrants.
Sweden's centre-left bloc leads the ruling right-wing alliance by a narrow margin ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election, a new poll shows.
France's Pegase 26 mission sends four Rafale jets on a 40-day, 40,000-km flight across three continents to strengthen alliances and demonstrate power projection.
IG Metall demands Volkswagen confirm it will honour its 2024 wage agreement, as tensions rise over restructuring plans.
Russia's central bank kept its benchmark rate at 14%, pointing to rising price pressures ahead of next week's parliamentary election.
Iran's Foreign Ministry called for an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen and the immediate resumption of negotiations, as Houthi rebels seized a strategic Red Sea island.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi ahead of a weekend BRICS summit.
Turkey, Azerbaijan and other countries aim to sign an agreement in November to build an electricity corridor carrying green power to southeastern Europe.
Houthi rebels seized Mayun island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait after capturing Mokha port, prompting Saudi airstrikes and an Iranian call to end the blockade.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors called for reform of the IMF and World Bank and flagged concerns over unilateral tariffs ahead of this weekend's leaders' summit in New Delhi.
British MPs will vote again on legislation to allow terminally ill adults in England and Wales to seek an assisted death, with the outcome expected to be close.
Jim O'Neill, who coined the BRIC acronym in 2001, says the 11-nation BRICS now presents itself as an alternative to the G7, while cautioning that global challenges need collaboration.
Israel says it has destroyed Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, an area of recent clashes.
China released a plan to strengthen agricultural insurance, expanding coverage for staple grains and livestock to stabilise farmer incomes and bolster food security.
Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa and UN chief António Guterres arrived in New Delhi ahead of a BRICS summit this weekend.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS Summit in India on September 12-13, holding talks with PM Modi on border peace and trade.
India hosts the BRICS summit this year, with the grouping facing pressure to build institutions, manage China's dominance and move past symbolic communiques.
A sawmill closure in 100 Mile House, B.C., has cost 165 jobs, as the long-running Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute intensifies with new U.S. tariffs.
A Milan appeals court has upheld an order to shut down blast furnaces at the former Ilva steelworks in Taranto, dealing a setback to government efforts to keep the plant running.
Russian drone attacks on Kyiv petrol stations killed two and injured eight, while Ukrainian strikes killed two in Russia's Tula region and hit an Ozon logistics hub in Saratov.
Trump told Republicans to treat November's midterms as a vote on him, but even some loyalists at the Dallas convention question whether he is the party's best messenger.
The IEA says Saudi Arabia's crude supply dropped 2.3 million bpd to 6 million bpd in August, the lowest in over three decades, following attacks on its energy facilities.
Tibetan exiles in New Delhi protested Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit for the BRICS 2026 summit, demanding an end to repression in Tibet.
US President Donald Trump turned down repeated Saudi requests for direct strikes on Houthi targets, offering intelligence support instead as the militants consolidated control over the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Republican super PACs linked to Trump and Musk are spending heavily in key midterm races, with a new Trump-affiliated group booking over $24.9 million in ads.
BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors backed measures to draw private capital into emerging-market infrastructure, including PPP reform and NDB-backed guarantees.
Russian drone strikes on Kyiv gas stations wounded five, as Ukraine hit a Siberian refinery and Russia reported intercepting 777 drones.
Thai sugar production is forecast to fall 12.5% to 10.5 million metric tons in the 2026/27 season, hit by drought, high input costs and a shift to cassava.
Houthi forces have reached Perim island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait after Yemeni government troops withdrew, as world oil prices hover near $100 a barrel.
China says President Xi Jinping will attend the New Delhi BRICS Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with PM Modi, their third consecutive annual meeting.
A draft EU proposal would require governments to spend 75% of carbon market revenue on decarbonising industry, exceeding the Commission's 50% plan.
Liexer De La Cruz returned to Cuba after a Miami immigration hearing forced him to choose self-deportation over uncertain status in the US.
The UAE is revising plans for a 5-gigawatt AI data center campus, likely shifting to a network of sites with added defenses after Iranian attacks.
Six Nigerian nationals arrested in Cape Town in 2021 will be extradited to the US to face wire fraud and money laundering charges in a $6 million romance scam.
French finance minister Roland Lescure said the country's budget deficit will surpass 5% of GDP this year, a level officials had warned would put Paris in the danger zone with creditors.
US Ambassador to the UK Warren Stephens laid a wreath in London to mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks.
China says it is arranging a bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
France lowers its 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% and abandons its 5% budget deficit target, citing Middle East war fallout, drought and rising borrowing costs.
Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing met Cambodian acting Head of State Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, continuing his push to rebuild regional ties.
Italy's cabinet adopted measures to speed up oil and gas drilling permits and raise domestic production, appointing special commissioners where local authorities delay decisions.
Flights at the airport serving Myanmar's second-largest city were suspended after a drone attack by pro-democracy rebels, with no casualties reported.
India has called for expanded trade within the 11-member Brics grouping, including better access for goods, services and skilled professionals.
France lowers its 2026 growth forecast to 0.5% from 0.7%, complicating plans to cut the budget deficit to 5.0% of output this year.
Thailand's Senate passed a 3.788 trillion baht budget for the 2027 fiscal year, with a smaller deficit and higher spending than the current cycle.
US diesel averaged a record $6.05 a gallon on Friday, up from $5.85 a week earlier and $3.70 a year ago, as the US-Iran conflict pushes crude above $100 a barrel.
A student stabbed and wounded a fellow pupil and a janitor at a Zagreb high school on Friday. The attacker was detained.
Pakistan is balancing its defence partnership with Riyadh against its need to avoid alienating Iran as Houthi-Saudi fighting tests a new mutual defence pact.
Australia's prudential regulator says banks and pension funds have negligible direct exposure to collapsed home builder Bathla Group, which owes over A$3 billion.
Okinawa voters head to the polls Sunday in a gubernatorial contest centred on the relocation of a US Marine base and the scale of the American military presence.
China has limited its latest fuel price increase, the third such cap since the Iran war began, to cushion consumers from rising international oil prices.
China says it wants to handle ties with India from a strategic and long-term perspective, as Xi Jinping arrives for his first visit in seven years.
Canada is positioning itself as a reliable critical minerals supplier to India and expects the proposed free trade agreement to boost cooperation, its High Commissioner says.
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was acquitted Friday in a case tied to a marine's drowning death, with the court citing unclear intent.
Indonesia is coordinating with India after five baby orangutans were rescued from an Odisha forest, suspecting a transnational wildlife trafficking network.
Portugal supports using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine while acknowledging Belgium's call for EU-wide guarantees against financial risks.
French maize crop conditions fell to a record low of 26% good or excellent by September 7, as an exceptionally hot, dry summer hit yields.
France's central bank chief says the economy is worrisome but not catastrophic, pressing for deficit cuts after a downgraded growth forecast.
BUND Niedersachsen has sued Lower Saxony to overturn approval for expanding the Lingen nuclear fuel plant, citing procedural errors and security risks from Rosatom's involvement.
India hosts the 2026 BRICS summit, capping a turnaround from its 2012 portrayal as the bloc's least attractive economy to one of its strongest members.
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual Tiananmen vigils were sentenced to five to seven years in prison for inciting subversion.
China's foreign ministry says Beijing and New Delhi are arranging a bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in India.
German corporate insolvencies rose 6.7% year-on-year to 12,812 cases in the first half of 2026, the highest first-half total since 2013, federal statistics show.
ECB policymakers in Germany and Estonia have left the door open to further rate increases if energy-driven inflation persists in the euro zone.
Iran demands an end to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Yemen and renewed negotiations after Houthi rebels captured the Red Sea port of Mokha.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards guidance and arms helped Yemen's Houthis seize the Red Sea port of Mocha, sources say, tightening their hold on Bab el-Mandeb.
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing met Cambodia's acting head of state Hun Sen in Phnom Penh, continuing his push to rebuild regional ties within ASEAN.
Britain's GDP rose 0.4% in July and 1.6% year-on-year, led by computer programming and services, official data show.
Iran's IAEA ambassador Reza Najafi criticised the Board of Governors' resolution referring Tehran to the UN Security Council, calling it politically motivated.
A Dutch tour bus overturned in eastern Switzerland on Thursday afternoon, killing several people and injuring others, police said. The coach was carrying 48 passengers.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar at the Markaz Central Campus during his five-day India visit.
Leaders of the expanded BRICS group meet in New Delhi this weekend, with wars, tariffs and great-power rivalry testing the bloc's ability to act in concert.
Sweden's PM Ulf Kristersson is campaigning for a new term and has said he would bring the far-right Sweden Democrats into his cabinet if the right bloc wins Sunday's vote.
ECB policymaker Joachim Nagel says the central bank may need to raise rates to a mildly restrictive level, with future moves hinging on energy prices.
Swedish Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson is campaigning on unity ahead of Sunday's election, but faces tensions within her left-wing bloc.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to seven transits as Brent neared $108, with Houthi forces capturing Mocha and Iran voicing support.
Bangladesh will not attend the BRICS summit in any official capacity, Dhaka said, clarifying that India's invitation was extended to the BIMSTEC Chair.
Britain's economy expanded 0.4% in July, exceeding forecasts of no change, with first-half growth of 1% leading the G7.
The Houthis' capture of Yemen's Mocha port has raised serious concerns about freedom of navigation near a key Red Sea strait, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen said.
Major banks forecast additional ECB rate hikes in December and beyond as renewed energy price pressures threaten inflation progress.
Juan Manuel Santos has called on Colombia's new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, to fully implement the 2016 FARC peace accord, saying it could unite a polarised country.
Britain's GDP grew 0.4% in July, outpacing forecasts, with annual output up 1.6% and three-month growth holding steady at 0.4%.
A fire aboard a cargo ship undergoing repairs at Qingdao port in China killed 25 people, with 12 evacuated safely and five hospitalised in stable condition.
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian among leaders attending a two-day meeting focused on trade and economic cooperation.
India will chair BRICS in 2026 and host the bloc's 18th summit, with a theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
India chairs the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with Putin, Xi Jinping and other world leaders attending.
A fire aboard the MV June Aster off Coron, Palawan killed at least five people and left 84 missing, with 43 rescued.
French households are dipping into savings and trimming spending as inflation, energy costs and political uncertainty weigh on confidence.
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tula region; eight injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine hits Ozon logistics hub in Saratov and industrial site in Volgograd.
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov says India's year-long BRICS chairship has been a major success, citing ministerial meetings and new initiatives.
Sweden holds a general election on Sunday, with the far-right Sweden Democrats hoping for Cabinet posts if the centre-right bloc retains power.
Lower Saxony's premier is navigating Volkswagen's historic overhaul and a far-right surge ahead of Sunday's municipal elections.
Venezuela and Chad join Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in announcing ICC withdrawals, as Washington sanctions court staff and urges member states to leave.
Min Aung Hlaing is in Phnom Penh for a two-day visit, his fourth to an ASEAN state since taking power in 2021, drawing criticism from rights groups.
Two decades after his capture, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed remains at Guantanamo Bay with a 2028 trial date that some lawyers say will never arrive.
Hong Kong is luring back finance professionals as its IPO market booms, with $83.5 billion raised in eight months and office rents recovering.
South Korea's PM says talks on a $350 billion US investment commitment are progressing well, with the first project expected to set a model for future cooperation.
Trump is centering the midterm campaign on himself, urging voters to act as if he is on the ballot, even as his approval ratings lag.
Taiwan's security council is monitoring Chinese-Russian 'cognitive warfare' cooperation after Russia's de facto embassy in Taipei screened a 1945 Soviet film targeting Japanese militarism.
Malaysia's king postponed a ruling on Najib Razak's fresh clemency plea, granting pardons to 65 other inmates while deferring the ex-premier's case.
Energy ministers from APEC economies gathered in Beijing to address the global oil supply shock caused by disruption to the Strait of Hormuz.
A shortage of air traffic controllers caused about 14 inbound flight cancellations and delays of over an hour at Sydney Airport on Friday.
The Trump administration will lend nearly $100 million to Africell, the only American-owned telecoms firm in Africa, as Washington seeks to counter Huawei's dominance.
Russian diplomats in Taiwan screened a film on Japanese militarism, prompting concern in Taipei about Beijing and Moscow's shared historical narrative.
BRICS leaders gather in New Delhi this weekend, with host India seeking to balance ties to China and Russia against its Western partnerships.
Hawaii tourism officials are asking visitors to postpone travel to Kauai as the island recovers from Hurricane Lowell, which damaged resorts, roads and power lines.
Vessel transits at the Strait of Hormuz fell to seven on Thursday from 11 a day earlier, well below the 10-day average of 15, preliminary shiptracking data showed.
Russian air strikes injured eight in Kyiv on Friday, while Ukrainian drones damaged an Ozon logistics hub in Saratov and a missile attack in Volgograd injured two.
Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has deferred consideration of ex-PM Najib Razak's royal pardon request to the next pardons board meeting, the prime minister's department said.
Trump wrapped up the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, urging voters to turn out in November and promising $5,000 payouts if the GOP holds Congress.
Rescuers in the Philippines are trying to board a charred ferry where a fire killed at least five people and left 84 missing.
North Korea is expanding state-run leisure and retail, drawing spending away from informal markets and into official channels, analysts say.
China's industry ministry unveiled a roadmap targeting large-scale deployment of autonomous-driving vehicles by 2030 and a bigger global role for its auto sector.
China's deputy UN envoy Sun Lei told the Security Council the US must commit to not using force again and negotiate sincerely with Iran to settle the nuclear issue.
Eight Chinese state-owned insurers and banks will raise up to $54 billion from shareholders led by the finance ministry, with five insurers getting 70 billion yuan to bolster capital and solvency.
JD Vance told undecided voters at the Republican midterm convention not to hand Congress to Democrats, calling the opposition party hostile to America.
Sweden holds a national election on Sunday with over 8 million eligible voters deciding the 349-seat Riksdag and the next prime minister.
Republican activists gathered in Dallas are weighing a wide-open 2028 field, with JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis and Ted Cruz all drawing support.
Newly released bodycam video shows federal agents arresting 57 workers at a Cato, New York factory, prompting a lawsuit alleging the raid exceeded its search warrants.
The Trump administration has proposed major changes to the U.S. Census that would leave out millions of immigrants and eliminate key demographic questions.
At least five people died and 86 remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Coron, Palawan. Forty-three have been rescued.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told a Republican midterm convention in Dallas that the Democratic Party has abandoned its founding values and that he has found a new home in the GOP.
Donald Trump says he does not regret the war with Iran despite its possible impact on the US midterm elections, and insists the conflict will end right after the vote.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva supports discussing term limits for Supreme Court justices amid an internal court crisis, saying the issue is institutional and unrelated to his government.
A Hong Kong court is set to sentence three former leaders of the disbanded Tiananmen vigil alliance on Friday, in a case seen as a test of the city's freedoms.
Republicans paid tribute to Charlie Kirk at their Dallas midterm convention, one year after the Turning Point USA founder was killed in Utah.
Chalk artists drew portraits of the 40 passengers and crew of United Flight 93 at the Shanksville memorial ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Britain's National Audit Office warns that delays to electricity grid upgrades could push balancing costs to as much as £7.8 billion by 2030.
Africa holds 30% of global mineral reserves but earns just 10% of revenues. New processing rules and the Lobito Corridor could shift the balance.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including Albert Ho, Lee Cheuk-yan, and Chow Hang-tung, face trial over their roles in Tiananmen vigil gatherings.
The US Supreme Court has again rejected a Trump-backed congressional map, directing Missouri to hold November's midterms using districts drawn after the 2022 census.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws penalising social media firms up to $1 million per child and restricting addictive feeds and AI chatbots for minors.
JD Vance headlines the Republican convention in Dallas as the party debates its future and Trump's grip on voters slips.
The Justice Department has instructed election officials in 29 states and Washington, D.C., to retain 2024 election records amid its push for voter data.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in New Delhi for the BRICS Leaders' Summit and will meet PM Narendra Modi on Friday evening.
BRICS leaders meeting in India will fine-tune plans for a Startup Innovation Fund, an Incubator Network and a Logistics Supply-Chain Cooperation Framework.
The Pentagon is reportedly in talks to lend about $5 billion to AI cloud-computing startup Fluidstack to bolster the U.S. data-center supply chain.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in New Delhi for the BRICS summit and will hold bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi on defence, energy and technology.
Jimmy Kimmel says his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will be released on YouTube instead of airing on ABC, accusing the Trump-led FCC of pressuring the network.
Joe diGenova has resigned from his Justice Department role leading an investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump.
Iranian strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan damaged multiple US military aircraft, including an A-10 and about eight F-15s, a US official said.
Three US lawmakers have asked the Commerce Department to blacklist three Indian IT firms over alleged long-running espionage targeting Americans.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed laws penalising social media firms up to $1 million per child, banning addictive feeds for under-16s and requiring AI chatbot risk assessments.
Israeli military footage shows explosions at Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, which Israel says was Hezbollah underground infrastructure built with Iranian support.
Body camera video from a September 2025 immigration raid at a New York snack factory shows 57 arrests and is part of a lawsuit accusing officers of overstepping search warrants.
Yemen's internationally recognized government armed forces released video of operations in eastern Hazm city, Jawf province, as Houthi rebels seized the port city of Mokha.
Federal authorities entered a food manufacturing plant in Cato, New York, on September 4, 2025, as part of an immigration enforcement operation captured on body camera video.
Canada and Ukraine signed a 100-year partnership declaration as Ottawa announced air-defence interceptors, gas loan guarantees and drone support for Kyiv.
Brazil's Supreme Court cancelled a second straight session as a dispute between justices over a failed bank spills into October's elections.
Michigan voters and a political scientist cast doubt on Trump's plan to send $5,000 checks to Americans if Republicans hold Congress.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed President Trump's promise of a $5,000 payout to voters as a desperate attempt to buy support.
Peru will join the US-led 'Shield of the Americas' coalition against drug cartels, President Keiko Fujimori said during Marco Rubio's visit.
Trump's $5,000 dividend proposal draws mixed Republican reaction, with critics citing a $1.2 trillion price tag and inflation risks.
Argentina's monthly inflation slowed to 1.7% in August, the lowest reading since May 2025, with annual inflation easing to 33.5%.
Egypt's foreign minister called for negotiations on regional conflicts, said Gaza aid targets are unmet, and warned of steep Suez Canal revenue losses.
A video journalist describes fleeing a wall of debris when the World Trade Center's south tower collapsed and reuniting with his father amid the destruction.
Protesters in Durban have given undocumented immigrants until Sept. 30 to leave South Africa, threatening a far larger demonstration if their demands are unmet.
A trauma psychiatrist explains why the brain remembers danger, how PTSD can persist for decades, and how to approach difficult anniversaries.
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford met US airline CEOs to discuss the SMART system, a predictive analytics tool for flight scheduling that begins rolling out this month.
A surrogate who refused the intended parents' wish for an abortion has asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over a 4-week-old with a severe heart defect.
Democratic representatives in Dallas attacked President Trump's plan to pay every adult $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress, citing past unfulfilled pledges.
Ghana's mining regulator is preparing minimum wage and tender benchmarks for contract mining firms to prevent underbidding and protect workers.
A US appeals court refused to let the Postal Service enforce a new mail-in ballot rule, as the Supreme Court considers a similar request.
Senator John Fetterman faced intense criticism from Democratic figures after a surprise virtual appearance at a Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz oversaw a €40 billion investment pledge and 29 corporate deals worth over €9.4 billion.
The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to end seasonal clock changes. A sleep expert says permanent standard time would better suit human biology.