Modi and Xi have signalled a cautious thaw, but what really changed on the border, trade and BRICS? From the 50 minute talks to Xi’s secretive limousine, here are the key details.
Modi-Xi talks, returning China flights and a major BRICS declaration marked a cautious India-China thaw, while India simultaneously deepened ties with Russia, Iran and the Global South.
Rising energy costs are beginning to spread through the economy, while strong credit demand may absorb excess banking liquidity. The RBI now faces a tougher inflation-growth balancing act.
India wanted a stronger alternative to lengthy court battles, with better institutions, trained arbitrators and predictable outcomes. But years of preparation have yet to produce the proposed national body.
Saudi Arabia has shut its vital oil pipeline after drones launched from Iraq struck its infrastructure, but the identity of the attackers remains a mystery as Iran backed militias come under suspicion.
Andhra Pradesh expands critical healthcare capacity with new emergency-care facilities and diagnostic labs, while the Centre backs stronger health infrastructure and the proposed Amaravati Quantum Bio Valley.
A new Al-Qaeda video shows Hamza bin Laden years after the US declared him dead, reviving questions over his fate and revealing how the group is using the Bin Laden legacy 25 years after 9/11.
Trump’s Ireland trip has turned into a major political story after he backed Irish reunification, challenged Britain over the Falklands and mixed diplomacy with golf, protests and a huge security operation.
A devastating ferry fire near Coron has left families waiting for answers as authorities identify charred remains, search for dozens still missing and investigate how the blaze spread so quickly.
A closely divided UK Parliament has rejected assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales, ending the latest push after an emotional debate over safeguards and patient choice.
Ramachander Rao accused the Congress and BRS of avoiding meaningful debate on student issues and urged the government to take responsibility instead of blaming the BJP for its protests.
Telangana’s reform aims to reduce legal hurdles, encourage settlements and make compliance easier. The government has also sought better access to bank credit for small entrepreneurs from disadvantaged communities.
The former minister said the order would hurt workers who have served for decades and urged the government to restore their earlier status, protect existing pay and consider them for regular vacancies.
The CBI court found the former CCI officer and his wife guilty after investigators found assets worth Rs 94.17 lakh, far exceeding their known income during the 2010–2015 period.
The AP Deputy CM participated in the temple’s early-morning rituals, offered silk clothes to the deity and visited several shrines. Priests blessed him and presented holy offerings.
TTD officials briefed the CM on preparations for the annual festivities and urged comprehensive arrangements for crowd management, devotee safety, convenience and smooth conduct of rituals.
The policy offers interest and power subsidies, support for modern sheds, processing units and rural women’s poultry ventures, while efforts will be made to reduce feed costs through better access to broken rice.
Officials have been told to monitor vulnerable areas, issue advance warnings and evacuate residents where necessary, while relief camps and essential services remain ready across rain-hit tribal regions.
Residents faced severe hardship as stagnant and sewage water entered homes and roads, prompting demands for immediate pumping and drain-cleaning measures from civic authorities.
India and China may find space for cooperation despite deep strategic mistrust, but border tensions, economic imbalance and competition for regional influence will continue to shape their relationship.
India’s payment habits are changing rapidly, with UPI reshaping everyday transactions. Yet connectivity gaps, fraud risks, digital literacy and the continued need for reliable physical money keep the transition gradual.
The record buffer gives the RBI greater firepower against rupee volatility and external shocks, but foreign-currency inflows have also created excess banking liquidity and future repayment obligations.
A new investigation has raised major privacy questions over LG smart TVs, with researchers alleging audio capture and network scanning while LG firmly denies secretly recording users.
Vijay Mallya says banks have recovered billions from his assets, but the ED insists the money laundering case cannot end with financial recovery. His latest claims add another twist to the long running legal battle.
The project is expanding India’s maritime diplomacy, with 13 nations already signing MoUs and more partnerships planned for artefact exchanges, research and cultural collaboration.
The partnership will expand Kochi’s ship repair capacity, attract international fleets, create skilled jobs and boost opportunities in engineering, fabrication and allied maritime services.
The project is tackling one of India’s toughest railway construction challenges, with extensive tunnelling through the Himalayas. Nearly 1,000 workers are involved as work continues on the ambitious corridor.
A colour-coded card created after screening 25,000 people in Chhindwara aims to simplify genetic-risk awareness and counselling among tribal communities.
Haryana STF has issued LOCs, Red Corner Notices and Interpol references while revoking passports and tracking illicit funds to disrupt fugitive networks.
The NIA said its probe into a LeT-TRF network led to multiple arrests, including two Pakistani nationals, after weapons and ammunition were recovered from an accused.
The six-month Operation Eastern Reach involved AGTF, OFTEC, central agencies and foreign authorities, underscoring growing cross-border efforts to track and return wanted criminals.
The September 10–11 operation covered all four city zones amid recent violent incidents, with police targeting repeat offenders, gang networks and potential threats to public order.
Polling for the two West Bengal Assembly seats is scheduled for October 6, with vote counting on October 9 following vacancies in Rejinagar and Nandigram.
A seven month search for a missing Bengaluru student ended with an Aadhaar OTP trail leading investigators to her husband and a village in Kanakapura, while her minor friend remains untraced.
The party has named nominees across Patna, Saran, Koshi, Darbhanga and Tirhut, while keeping its choices for two constituencies pending.
Rescue teams are using thousands of boats while relief camps, medical teams, food supplies and disease-prevention measures remain active across vulnerable districts as officials monitor conditions.
MCD carried out 136 demolition actions across Delhi in five days following the Satya Niketan collapse. It has also identified 1,523 PG buildings housing around 33,500 occupants.
IIT Madras-incubated Bodhan AI, with NVIDIA and AI4Bharat, has launched four open AI models for Indian languages covering speech recognition, text-to-speech, translation and OCR.
From historic Imphal landmarks to a boat ride on Loktak Lake, Sergio Gor’s Manipur visit combined diplomacy, tourism and cultural outreach while highlighting growing US India engagement.
Police have identified 22 accused through CCTV footage, while 12 injured Dahi Handi participants remain in custody until September 13 as the investigation continues.
An RTI-based report showed 524 staff members and a ₹4.62-crore monthly salary bill, adding context to the dispute over cumulative appointments and the size of ministerial offices.
The audit examined 512 stations and found deficiencies at 458, including contaminated drinking water, inadequate testing, unhygienic facilities and shortages of toilets, taps and other essential amenities.
The three-day agitation began over alleged insects and foreign objects in hostel meals, but has widened into a dispute over grievance redressal, contractor oversight, student demands and campus discipline.
The Maha Kumbhabhishekam follows a 17-year gap, with 56 Yagasalas, 184 Yaga Kundams, sacred river waters and extensive security, medical and civic arrangements prepared for devotees.
The CMRL-Exalogic controversy widens as the ED alleges a ₹3.28-crore gratification and offshore money trail, while Vijayan cites earlier court proceedings and rejects the agency’s claims.
The minister questioned the DMK’s reliance on Sarkaria Commission references and party publications, saying secondary accounts cannot replace official government records.
LG Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged gaps in the earlier exercise, including unaddressed community rights, strategic areas and the failure to use Survey of India maps.
The 2000-batch IAS officer is challenging the July 2022 cognisance order, arguing that prior sanction under Section 197 CrPC was mandatory before prosecution.
Bihar’s flood response is balancing rescue and relief with a fresh erosion threat, as changing river levels could destabilise vulnerable banks and embankments even where water is receding.
North Korea has fired multiple ballistic missiles after a US, South Korea and Japan drill, escalating tensions as Kim Jong Un expands Pyongyang’s nuclear and naval capabilities.
A US House vote on a sweeping Russia sanctions bill next week could have major implications for India, as the legislation allows tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian energy.
The UN has bought one month to resolve a major Sudan arms dispute, but Russia's veto threat, foreign weapons networks and fresh battlefield gains are complicating the US push for a nationwide ban.
Twenty five years after 9/11, India and the US renewed their shared fight against terrorism as Ambassador Kwatra paid tribute at the Pentagon and recalled the Pahalgam attack.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been questioned again over Sri Lanka’s controversial MiG deal, as investigators revisit alleged financial irregularities and examine links to other high profile corruption cases.
A dramatic final league day reshaped the GCL Season 4 race, with Ganges surviving a defeat and Alpine’s title defence hanging in the balance after Triveni’s stunning 11-6 victory.
India’s selection puzzle extends beyond the opening pair, with Ishan Kishan’s fitness, Afghanistan’s elite spin trio and the conditions at a heavily used Kotla pitch adding intrigue to the series opener.
India dominated the semifinal with sharp attacking moves, relentless penalty-corner pressure and a composed defence. The defending champions will now await China or Japan for the title clash.
Maaya and Sushkova defeated two seeded pairs before reaching the last four, while Maaya also produced a fighting singles campaign, saving four match points in a marathon second-round battle.
Mastantuono delivered a memorable individual performance, while Rennes continued their remarkable run. Sevilla edged a tight contest, Schalke impressed and West Ham produced a six-goal rout.
Korda and Corpuz face an early challenge from Sweden’s Grant and Stark, while Europe looks to its rookies and struggling stars for momentum in a fiercely contested second day.
With a following of hundreds of millions, the football icon has transformed his social media presence into a powerful advertising platform, attracting major brands and commanding extraordinary commercial value.
A high-stakes contest saw the Norwegian dominate the icon board before the Indian GM survived a tense rook-knight endgame. Divya Deshmukh’s time loss was the lone setback for the winners.
Sri Lanka survived a dramatic collapse against Pakistan, while India marched through the tournament unbeaten. The final now brings back memories of Sri Lanka’s breakthrough triumph in 2024.
AI-generated images can turn football stars into almost anything, but Mbappé says humour needs limits when it invokes dictators and historical figures associated with mass suffering and tragedy.
A nervous opening gave way to ruthless net play as the top seeds recovered in spectacular fashion. The victory also avenged last year’s final defeat and extended their remarkable major-winning run.
A Rs 2 crore film has turned into a Rs 205 crore domestic box office phenomenon. With its overseas release underway and Telugu version, sequel and franchise plans ahead, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ is showing no signs of slowing down.
A gritty story of oppression, rebellion and a powerful mother-son relationship, the film follows Jadal through a harsh world where emotion and the fight for justice drive his journey.
Cretton’s potential return follows the blockbuster performance of Brand New Day, while Sony and Marvel have yet to officially announce the fifth film’s director or release date.
With more than 2,500 CG shots and months of post production, Nikhil Siddhartha’s ‘Swayambhu’ is gearing up for a grand theatrical arrival.
Four scripts are reportedly being considered, with one or two potentially getting the greenlight. Character details remain secret, while fan theories point to several Spider-Man variants.
Shelton showed remarkable resilience after a gruelling quarterfinal, producing 20 aces and surviving a marathon third-set game to reach his first major final in New York.
The controversy dates back to 2014 contracts priced at ₹4.26–₹4.29 per unit, whose regulatory rejection in 2023 forced KSEB to seek costlier alternatives amid Kerala’s growing power demand.
A deadly prison riot and fire in Syria's Kobani has killed at least seven people amid renewed Kurdish Arab tensions, exposing fresh challenges for Damascus as it expands control over the northeast.
Searches in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore yielded incriminating material as investigators examine alleged links between Pakistani handlers and local networks aiding infiltrated terrorists.
The victims, both with roots in Kerala, died in separate attacks in San Jose and Milpitas, while investigators continue probing the motive behind the killings.
Pezeshkian’s India visit also focused on longstanding cultural ties, BRICS cooperation and strategic interests such as Chabahar Port, energy security and freedom of navigation.
The latest buzz around ‘Vishwambhara’ has created uncertainty over Chiranjeevi’s 2027 release plans, but newer reports suggest the VFX-heavy film may now target summer instead of Sankranthi.
Oracle's $700 million additional restructuring provision has renewed layoff fears, with Hyderabad among the Indian hubs being closely watched as the company races to fund its AI data centre expansion.
The vehicle had completed its overnight trip before smoke was noticed on the way to the depot. Firefighters rushed to the spot, but the flames spread rapidly and destroyed the bus.
Restrictions will remain in force from 2 pm to 11.45 pm, with diversions, parking curbs and designated spectator routes as 25,000–35,000 fans are expected for the September 13 match.
Six municipal corporations, including Jaipur and Jodhpur, went to polls, with counting for councillor posts scheduled for September 14.
The recovery raises questions about the source and intended use of the industrial-grade material, while investigators examine whether it was linked to any planned activity in the region.
Police teams across Bengaluru targeted hotels, garages, markets, construction sites and other establishments, while legal action was initiated against employers and rescued children underwent age verification.
Three Indian Air Force instructors have begun training British fast-jet pilots in Wales, highlighting growing military cooperation and the sharing of flying expertise between the two countries.
Its enormous resource base and strategic reach could reshape global markets, but differences over national interests, foreign policy and security make unified action far from easy.
Revanth asked officials to coordinate closely on security, traffic and immersion arrangements, with special monitoring, advance pandal details, security planning for VIP visits and sufficient cranes at immersion points.
India and China may find space for cooperation despite deep strategic mistrust, but border tensions, economic imbalance and competition for regional influence will continue to shape their relationship.
India’s payment habits are changing rapidly, with UPI reshaping everyday transactions. Yet connectivity gaps, fraud risks, digital literacy and the continued need for reliable physical money keep the transition gradual.
A dramatic final league day reshaped the GCL Season 4 race, with Ganges surviving a defeat and Alpine’s title defence hanging in the balance after Triveni’s stunning 11-6 victory.
India’s selection puzzle extends beyond the opening pair, with Ishan Kishan’s fitness, Afghanistan’s elite spin trio and the conditions at a heavily used Kotla pitch adding intrigue to the series opener.
Maaya and Sushkova defeated two seeded pairs before reaching the last four, while Maaya also produced a fighting singles campaign, saving four match points in a marathon second-round battle.
Mastantuono delivered a memorable individual performance, while Rennes continued their remarkable run. Sevilla edged a tight contest, Schalke impressed and West Ham produced a six-goal rout.
Korda and Corpuz face an early challenge from Sweden’s Grant and Stark, while Europe looks to its rookies and struggling stars for momentum in a fiercely contested second day.
With a following of hundreds of millions, the football icon has transformed his social media presence into a powerful advertising platform, attracting major brands and commanding extraordinary commercial value.
A high-stakes contest saw the Norwegian dominate the icon board before the Indian GM survived a tense rook-knight endgame. Divya Deshmukh’s time loss was the lone setback for the winners.
Sri Lanka survived a dramatic collapse against Pakistan, while India marched through the tournament unbeaten. The final now brings back memories of Sri Lanka’s breakthrough triumph in 2024.
AI-generated images can turn football stars into almost anything, but Mbappé says humour needs limits when it invokes dictators and historical figures associated with mass suffering and tragedy.
A nervous opening gave way to ruthless net play as the top seeds recovered in spectacular fashion. The victory also avenged last year’s final defeat and extended their remarkable major-winning run.
Shelton showed remarkable resilience after a gruelling quarterfinal, producing 20 aces and surviving a marathon third-set game to reach his first major final in New York.
A Rs 2 crore film has turned into a Rs 205 crore domestic box office phenomenon. With its overseas release underway and Telugu version, sequel and franchise plans ahead, ‘Hanuman Ansh’ is showing no signs of slowing down.
A gritty story of oppression, rebellion and a powerful mother-son relationship, the film follows Jadal through a harsh world where emotion and the fight for justice drive his journey.
With more than 2,500 CG shots and months of post production, Nikhil Siddhartha’s ‘Swayambhu’ is gearing up for a grand theatrical arrival.
Four scripts are reportedly being considered, with one or two potentially getting the greenlight. Character details remain secret, while fan theories point to several Spider-Man variants.
