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Country stars Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore fuel romance buzz with covert awards show exit

Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore were caught sneaking out of the Nashville Songwriter Awards together, seemingly confirming months of romance rumors.

Fox News 27 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

5 Tamil classics to watch on OTT

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 4:06 pm

Dorothy star Rishikanth reacts to Rajinikanth comparisons

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 2:18 pm

Ranbir Kapoor holds Alia Bhatt close in new photos

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 12:42 pm

Anjali says 'I started crying' after 'Angadi Theru' shoot

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 12:41 pm

Suriya urges fans to ignore social media wars

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 12:27 pm

Mammootty faces hate comment over tilak in Gujarat

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 11:48 am

Taylor Swifts inaugural Artist Director Honors

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 10:58 am

Mohanlal's organic garden at his Elamakkara home

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 10:20 am

'Ranabaali' docu-series release: When and where to watch

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 8:39 am

'The Celebrity Traitors Season 2' Cast: Meet all 21 players

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 8:12 am

Nagarjuna recalls Vijay's Telugu box office reach

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 7:41 am

Singer Liu Huan passes away at the age of 63

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 7:18 am

'BKU' BO day 37 vs 'Pradhama Drishtiya Kuttakkar'

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 6:50 am

'Mandaadi' BO day 17 vs 'Meesaya Murukku 2'

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 6:22 am

'Dorothy' BO day 2

The Times of India 27 Sep 2026 5:50 am

Maren Morris flaunts bikini body in photodump from her girls trip to Bali

Maren Morris shared stunning bikini photos and group meditation snaps from her Bali healing retreat, telling fans she

Fox News 27 Sep 2026 2:18 am

Shaun Cassidy says teen idol fame trapped him before he made drastic career move at 21

Shaun Cassidy quit touring after his Astrodome show at 21, saying celebrity left him feeling like a prisoner and comparing it to Elvis

Fox News 27 Sep 2026 2:12 am

Kennedy Center put off planned repairs despite known structural issues, former employees allege

Some former Kennedy Center employees are accusing officials at the performing arts venue of long knowing about structural issues they recently cited as new problems

ABC News 27 Sep 2026 12:17 am

'Nepotism...': Salman Khan lashes out at Manoj Tiwari's daughter Rhiti Tiwari over foul language in Bigg Boss 20 house

Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan questioned Rhiti Tiwari over her conduct after the Diss Battle controversy involving Uditi Singh. In the Weekend Ka Vaar promo, Salman said nobody knew Rhiti before the show and noted that people could credit her entry to father Manoj Tiwari.

IBTimes 26 Sep 2026 11:24 pm

Love quote of the day by Zendaya

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 11:00 pm

Modi, Shah made Gyanesh Kumar in charge of 'match-fixing' India's polls, alleges Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday alleged that the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was made in charge of match-fixing India's elections by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Gandhi made the allgations following a Kerala Congress social media post, alleging that Kumar had told a former Kerala chief secretary to contest on a BJP ticket after his retirement.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 9:29 pm

'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' Trailer : Kji Yakusho Starrer 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Japanese OTT series 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' starring Kji Yakusho, Kento Kaku, Ken'ichi Matsuyama and Noriko Eguchi. 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' OTT series is directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Takuya Sakaue and Atsushi Watabe. To know more about the 'Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest Japanese teasers, new OTT series trailers, trending Japanese OTT series teasers, Kji Yakusho series, Kento Kaku series, Ken'ichi Matsuyama series and Fuminori Kaneko videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 9:26 pm

Anahat, Abhay Lead India's Medal Hopes on Day 8

Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on September 27, competing across a wide array of sports including athletics, archery, shooting, boxing, and squash. Several medal events are scheduled, with prominent athletes like Shaili Singh, Parul Chaudhary, Manu Bhaker, and PV Sindhu in action, aiming to add to India's medal tally.

Rediff 26 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

YRF's casting director told Anjali Anand to 'lose weight' before RAKPK

In Farah Khan's recent YouTube vlog, actor Anjali Anand recalled how she cracked the role of Gayatri 'Golu' Randhawa in Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. She also recalled her mother's reaction when she told her about meeting Karan Johar.

Mid Day 26 Sep 2026 9:20 pm

It's not BRICS or the UN, BRICS is supportive of the UN: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said choosing between BRICS and the United Nations is a false choice, arguing that BRICS supports the UN and seeks its reform.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 9:19 pm

Pakistan's politics of confrontation exposes deep constitutional imbalance: Report

Digital Desk | Islamabad, Sep 26 (IANS) Pakistan faces a stark constitutional paradox: a state that projects strategic strength abroad, yet remains unable to establish a stable and broadly accepted constitutional balance of power at home, a report has stated. The crisis cannot be resolved merely by changing governments or replacing one political beneficiary with another; it needs a rational, inclusive constitutional framework agreed upon by the countrys principal stakeholders to determine how power is exercised, a report in leading Pakistani daily 'The News International' detailed. Where does one begin the story of Pakistans politics of perpetual confrontation? With the containers gathering around Islamabad, the preventive arrests ahead of the PTIs September 27 march, or the continuing struggle over Imran Khans medical care, meetings with his family or the perpetual government-PTI verbal brawls over political legitimacy, judicial propriety and fair play? Or must one begin before Pakistans birth with the circumstances of its creation and the asymmetrical institutional and political power and anxieties and shortcomings of a political culture that evolved in an embattled environment? the report detailed. The immediate confrontation is only the latest manifestation of a deeper, enduring asymmetry: between constitutional office and actual power; between authority claimed and legitimacy earned; and between institutions expected to remain within constitutional boundaries and those capable of crossing them with little cost or consequence. The players repeatedly change places, but the machinery of exclusion and coercion survives. This asymmetry has also been reinforced by the weak performance, excesses, omissions and shifting power alliances of the elected political class, it added. According to the report, Pakistan has repeatedly replaced the constitutional balance with coercive power, overlooking the fact that power alone cannot provide the foundation for a political system. It noted that the pervasive atmosphere of conspiracy, manipulation, insecurity and anger across Pakistans political, institutional and social landscape drains the energy that should instead be channelled towards comprehensive progress and greater achievements at home and abroad. Stressing that foreign policy and security cannot ultimately be insulated from political instability, constitutional disorder and deepening alienation among citizens, the report said, A state may perform impressively abroad for a period while remaining unsettled at home; but enduring international strength requires internal political stability. Unless competent visionary statecraft is instituted through consensus, performance and commitment to rule of law, Pakistan will continue to be bogged down, it noted.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

'Catastrophic assault on democracy': Shashi Tharoor on ECI row

Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 26 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday called reports of differences within the Election Commission of India (ECI) a catastrophic assault on democracy, urging all citizens, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), to fight it. Speaking to reporters in Kerala's Kozhikode, Tharoor said: This is an incredibly grave assault on the functioning of Indian democracy. Meanwhile, the ECI issued a press release after its meeting on Saturday afternoon to quell reports of internal differences and clarify the context in which ECI functionaries wrote a letter to the Cabinet Secretary. The Congress MP claimed that a large number of Indian citizens have been deprived of their democratic right to vote, apparently based on many irregularities, including an illegal modification of Form 6 requiring data that has not been required in the past. They (ECI) have actually gone ahead and made some changes without the consent of two of the three Election Commissioners, which itself is a violation of the procedures of the Election Commission. Days earlier, a report by a leading newspaper claimed differences within the poll panel, with decisions being taken allegedly without the knowledge of the two Election Commissioners. Tharoor further said: On top of that, we have a situation where, shockingly, we are seeing software that has been imposed over the heads of the electoral officers. And as a result, for example, one instance that has been found is that in Goa, 97 people have not only been deprived of the right to vote, but because of that they've also been deprived of the right to have dialysis treatment and other medical assistance and so on. The Congress leader was referring to the ECINet software, which the media reported had blocked access to Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) on the ground. This is not anything minor or routine; it's not political, it's not administrative. It is a fundamentally untenable, catastrophic assault on our democracy, he said while urging parties to unite in the fight against the challenge. There is no question anymore that our country is facing a very severe challenge. If the integrity of our elections is in doubt, then how will our democracy stand? If people in this country feel that even their identity is subject to the whims of some low-level officers and a software that has not been verified, tested or based on anything logical, then how on earth can our country proudly stand itself in front of the world and call itself the world's largest democracy? Tharoor questioned. Mentioning that the Congress has called a party Working Committee meeting on September 29, he said, I'll be going there to Delhi for that. Moreover, Shashi Tharoor urged BJP leaders to unite with the Opposition to defend democracy. I feel that on this matter every citizen of India, even members of the BJP, should be united with us. Our democracy is larger than any individual, any party. It's for everyone to defend, he stated.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:09 pm

After 'big talk' with Xi on 'Super Intelligence', Trump shuts door on joint AI push

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping recently convened to explore the concept of super intelligence, albeit ruling out collaborative AI efforts. Trump asserted that the US is at the forefront of AI development, striving to sustain its competitive edge. They both recognized the significance of the term super intelligence in discussions of emerging technologies and initiated a bilateral communication line for super intelligence-related incidents, planning their next conversation for November 2026.

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

Pakistan's child protection laws fail to protect children from abuse: Report

Digital Desk | Colombo, Sep 26 (IANS) Despite laws, institutions and formal safeguards aimed at protecting children, the latest evidence from Pakistan has exposed serious gaps in the implementation of these legal provisions, leaving children vulnerable to abuse, a report has stated. Questions raised by the Islamabad High Court over child safety provisions under the Zainab Alert Act, scrutiny by the Sindh High Court of juvenile justice implementation, concerns from a Senate committee over low conviction rates, and UNICEFs latest findings laid bare different failures within the same child-protection system, according to a report in the Sri Lankan newspaper Daily Mirror. It noted that weakness in Pakistans child-protection system is not a lack of laws, but the failure to consistently enforce them for children at greatest risk. Highlighting escalating violence against children, the report cited data compiled by Islamabad-based child rights organisation Sahil, which documented at least 1,914 cases of violence and abuse against children across Pakistan between January and June 2026. The figure includes 1,015 cases of child sexual abuse, 558 abductions, 101 missing children, 35 child marriages and 98 cases involving pornography following sexual abuse. Forty-nine cases involved infants found abandoned by roadsides. The figures represent cases reported in newspapers, rather than the full scale of abuse. That distinction matters in a country where fear, stigma, family pressure and limited access to justice can keep incidents away from both the police and the public. The numbers describe a visible crisis, but not necessarily complete, Daily Mirror mentioned. The pattern emerging from the data is as disturbing as the headline figure. Girls accounted for 58 percent of the reported victims in the first six months of 2026, while boys represented 42 percent. Children aged 11 to 15 formed the largest affected age group, with 598 reported victims. Another 356 victims were aged between 16 and 18, while 329 were between six and 10, it added. Underlining the gap in implementation of legal provisions in Pakistan, the report said the failure is not confined to a lack of laws but is reflected in what happens after a law is passed, a complaint is lodged, and a child seeks justice. The latest figures underscore the scale of the problem, with more than 1,900 cases reported in the first six months of 2026. Nearly half of the reported incidents occurred in childrens homes, while alleged perpetrators were often people known to the victims. At the same time, the criminal justice system continues to record low conviction rates in some jurisdictions. For children, the protection promised by legislation ultimately exists only when institutions act on it, the report noted.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

Washington is happy about becoming a provider of India's diversifying energy sources, senior official says

In the past year, India and the United States have significantly enhanced their partnership across multiple domains, including energy, defence, and commerce. This collaboration features a remarkable increase in U.S. energy exports to India, promoting a more diversified energy portfolio. Furthermore, the recently signed 10-year defence framework underscores the strengthening relationship, with South Asia emerging as a focal point in the Trump administrations foreign policy strategy.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 9:04 pm

Gujarat CM joins 'Seva Setu' offering 56-plus services in one place

Digital Desk | Gandhidham, Sep 26 (IANS) More than 56 government services, ranging from certificates and Aadhaar corrections to welfare assistance and health cards, were brought together at a single venue in Gandhidham on Saturday as the first 'Seva Setu' programme of a 12-phase initiative in Kutch was held under the state governments 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The programme, organised by the Gandhidham Municipality, was aimed at providing multiple government services at one place and resolving citizens issues on the spot, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel interacting directly with beneficiaries and reviewing the services being provided at various departmental stalls. Patel visited the stalls and spoke to beneficiaries about their access to government schemes. He also distributed sanction orders and approval letters under the PM Awas Yojana, PM Svanidhi Yojana, Free Ship Card and Ayushman Bharat schemes. Equipment assistance was also provided to persons with disabilities through the initiative of Shri Ram Krishna Seva Trust. The services available at the programme included income certificates, caste certificates, Aadhaar card corrections, ration cards, Ayushman cards, widow assistance and old-age support, among others. A large number of citizens availed themselves of the services, with the programme providing access to more than 56 services at a single location. Addressing beneficiaries, Patel said the government was working with the mantra of service, good governance and welfare of people experiencing poverty. Through programmes like Seva Setu, the government itself reaches the peoples doorstep to resolve their issues. Our resolve is that the last person in society must benefit from government schemes, and no citizen should remain deprived of public services, he said. Seva Setu is a significant step in this direction, where all types of government services are made available at one place, Patel added. The Gandhidham programme was the first of 12 Seva Setu programmes planned in Kutch as part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. The initiative is focused on making government services and welfare schemes accessible to citizens through a single platform and facilitating the resolution of grievances and service-related requirements at the local level. Minister of State for Labour, Skill Development and Employment, Kantilal Amrutiya, and Minister of State for Higher and Technical Education, Trikam Chhanga, attended the programme. Lok Sabha MP Vinod Chavda, District Panchayat President Prabhaben Hun, MLAs Malati Maheshwari, Aniruddhbhai Dave and Virendrasinh Jadeja, Gandhidham Mayor Divyaben Nathani, Deputy Mayor Navin Jeru, Collector Anil Ranavasia, District Development Officer Utsav Gautam and Gandhidham Municipal Commissioner B.D. Davera were also present. Leaders Devjibhai Varchand and Dhaval Acharya, district administration officials and a large number of citizens attended the programme.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

'Shameful allegations, want to attain power at any cost': BJP attacks Cong, cites ECI's clarification

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday hit back at the Congress over its allegations against the Election Commission, calling it shameful and accusing the grand old party of attempting to attain power at any cost. This follows the Election Commission of India (ECI) issuing a press release after its afternoon meeting to quell reports of internal differences and clarify the context in which ECI functionaries wrote a letter to the Cabinet Secretary. Addressing a press conference, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad accused the Congress and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi of making aseless and shameful allegations against the Election Commission. This is very unfortunate, and we condemn it. Today, the Election Commission issued a press note stating that the process was conducted with the consent of the Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners, he said. Citing that the Supreme Court found the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls valid and legally permissible, Prasad said: Congress, CPI-M and Trinamool Congress (undivided) had challenged the process before the Supreme Court, which approved the SIR after hearing everyone. Accusing the Opposition of creating a ruckus whenever they lose polls, the BJP MP said: Does Rahul Gandhi ever think about why he was wiped out from Tamil Nadu? Does Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi ever think about why they've been wiped out from Bengal for the last 40 years?... Today they are running from pillar to post, hoping that Akhilesh Yadav will form an alliance with them in Uttar Pradesh, but the latter isn't even giving them time. Why does Rahul Gandhi keep banging his head over his own failures and over his party's weaknesses? he remarked. Ravi Shankar Prasad further highlighted that the Supreme Court also allowed Form 6 of the SIR process. Did the Election Commission not exist during the 50 years of the Congress party's rule? Did it not exist during the Communist and the DMK's reign in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, respectively? When Akhilesh Yadav or his father became Chief Minister of UP and Lalu Yadav became CM of Bihar multiple times, was it without the Election Commission? the BJP leader questioned. Accusing the LoP of defaming the ECI and being jealous of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said: Rahul Gandhi, you are a 'non-serious politician.' The people of the country do not take you seriously. Echoing a similar view, BJP MP Sambit Patra said the press release issued after the meeting of the three Election Commissioners today has clarified the allegations levelled by the Congress. The Congress party was attacking constitutional institutions for its own interests and seeking to undermine their credibility, he alleged. Referring to the allegation that the BJP was using the Election Commission as a pawn to defend itself, Patra called it a conspiracy by the Congress to weaken the country's constitutional institutions. The people know why the Opposition is doing all this. Rahul Gandhi's sole objective is to come to power at any cost. Since Rahul Gandhi has been unable to attain power, he is attacking the Election Commission, the Supreme Court, and India's constitutional institutions. His motto seems to be: 'If we cannot win, let us disrupt the entire democratic system', Patra alleged.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 9:01 pm

Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo's popemobile parade along Champs-Elysees ahead of Mass

Pope Leo XIV conducted an outdoor Mass in Paris that drew an estimated 700,000 people to the Champs-Elysees. The event highlighted the continuing appeal of the Catholic Church in a predominantly secular France. Many attendees included people of various faiths and backgrounds seeking a message of peace and unity. Attendance has notably increased among young converts to Catholicism in recent years.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

Test your pop culture: From Hollywood to the Heartland

From a country singer making Billboard history to a subtle nod to a Hollywood romance, see how closely you followed this week

Fox News 26 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

Heineken's 50,000 bottle-bricks in 1963 built a house in 1965, then hit a wall

In 1963, Heineken produced 50,000 rectangular beer bottles designed to work as building bricks after use. The WOBO bottles were created to address bottle waste and a shortage of building materials, but production costs, design challenges and customer preference for traditional bottles stopped the idea from reaching the market.

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

Maha: Sahil's parents appeal IIT Bombay students to join hunger strike

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Parents of Sahil Wakode, the second-year IIT Bombay student who was found dead on Saturday, appealed to students of the institute to join them in an indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai's Azad Maidan from Monday to ensure justice for their son. Earlier, the parents had alleged that caste-based discrimination and harassment at the institute had driven their son to take the extreme step. In a video message, Sahil's father, Ravindra Wakode, claimed that the Mumbai Police were not allowing him to enter the Powai campus. I have tried two-three times to enter, he said. Mentioning that he has not been permitted to protest inside the campus, the father said: From Monday I will sit on a hunger strike at Azad Maidan, as I have been given permission there. In a message for IIT Bombay students, Ravindra Wakode said: People are spreading misinformation about you (students) and us that Sahil's parents are not doing anything (to ensure justice for him). My child is no more, but you have a future ahead. Join us in the hunger strike in as many numbers as possible. It is important to know the truth. Please don't give up this fight and maintain the strike, he said while cautioning students not to fall into various theories about the police and other people. We will keep fighting until my son gets justice, even if that means giving my life for it, Wakode asserted. Sahil's father reiterated: I appeal to all of you students not to get manipulated by anyone. You stand with me, and I will stand with you. He further appealed to students to protect any evidence they may have that could help the case. Please safeguard any evidence that you might have. I will need it during the legal proceedings. This is my request to you all, Ravindra Wakode said. On Thursday, Sahil Wakodes parents were reportedly detained by Mumbai Police in Bhandup. At the same time, they were on their way to the IIT Bombay campus in Powai, their lawyer, Nikhil Kamble, alleged. A day before, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment and RPI-A chief Ramdas Athawale flagged the growing number of student suicides at the prestigious institute, while questioning whether attempts were being made to humiliate Scheduled Caste students, forcing them to take the extreme step. He raised the question during a visit to the IIT Powai campus.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 8:58 pm

China, as usual, uses UN speech to promote global development as solution to world's challenges

Chinas vice president has unfurled the nations familiar list of global talking points at the U.N. He emphasized development, issued mild statements about the U.S. war with Iran, artificial intelligence and protectionism and made no direct mention of ...

ABC News 26 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

India's forex reserves fall $14.9 billion to $765.9 billion, sharpest weekly drop since November 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves fell $14.9 billion to $765.9 billion in the week ended September 18, marking their sharpest weekly decline since November 2024. The drop was driven mainly by lower foreign currency assets, including a $10.9 billion dollar sale by the RBI and revaluation losses

IBTimes 26 Sep 2026 8:48 pm

UPI MDR row: 'Nothing to do with govt,' Sitharaman clarifies charges on transactions above Rs 2,000

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India can achieve more than 10 per cent economic growth by embracing technology and innovation across sectors, while stressing greater efforts from all stakeholders to realise the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

IBTimes 26 Sep 2026 8:46 pm

Munich Picked For Germany's Bid To Host Summer Olympics In 2036, 2040 Or 2044

Munich will bid to bring the Olympics back to Germany for the first time in more than 60 years after seeing off a rival bid from Cologne to become the focus of the country's push to host a Summer Games.

NDTV 26 Sep 2026 8:44 pm

Donald Trump says he does not want to 'integrate' with China on Artificial Intelligence

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that despite a ig talk this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI, the US should not join efforts with China on Artificial Intelligence. Trump said he did not want to integrate AI initiatives with China because of US dominance.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 8:43 pm

Brics or UN is a 'false choice', group supports UN reform: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that choosing between groupings such as BRICS and the United Nations is a false choice, emphasising that smaller groups are supportive of the global organisation and would like to see it reformed. I think it's a false choice. The UN is the UN. It may have many shortcomings. It also has many achievements, and obviously, when you want to reform it, when you want to change it, it's natural to focus on the shortcomings. But I don't think that should lead us to be dismissive of the UN, Jaishankar said. The minister was addressing a session titled 'Ruptures & Ramparts: Building Bridges for a Changing World' organised on the margins of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly by the Observer Research Foundation, Reliance Foundation, UN in India and the Permanent Mission of India to the UN here Thursday. Participating in the session, moderated by ORF President Samir Saran, were Jamaica's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade ..

Business Standard 26 Sep 2026 8:42 pm

Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has firmly rejected Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for ongoing discussions. Iran suggested reopening the strait if the US lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. The US also needs to waive the sanctions imposed on Iranian oil sales for negotiations to resume. Additionally, Iran called for a ceasefire that would include Lebanon, highlighting regional tensions.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 8:41 pm

Ranbir Kapoor lifts Shiv Dhanush, tells MrBeast to chant 'Jai Shri Ram', explains Ramayana to him

MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari. Ranbir prompted MrBeast to say Jai Shri Ram and later explained Lord Ram's story and his sacrifice for his father's promise and duties.

IBTimes 26 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

'Work-Life Balance Important': 3-Day Bank Strike From Monday, Could Your Salary Be Delayed?

Bank employees across India will begin a three-day strike from September 28 to demand a five-day workweek and better work-life balance. The UFBU has also warned of an indefinite strike from October 26 if their demands remain unresolved.

IBTimes 26 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

George Russell Fends Off Max Verstappen, Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix To Trim Kimi Antonelli's WDC Lead

George Russell held off Max Verstappen for his first Formula 1 win in three months to cut into Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli's standings lead at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday.

NDTV 26 Sep 2026 8:37 pm

Bangladesh: Missing Hindu jeweller's body found in blue drum, murder suspected

The body of a 50-year-old jewellery shop owner, who had been missing since September 20, was found stuffed inside a drum floating near a sluice gate in Bangladesh's Mymensingh, police said.

India TV 26 Sep 2026 8:32 pm

Colin Kaepernick And Nessa Diab's Love Story: From Meeting In 2015 To Raising A Family

Colin Kaepernick and Nessa Diab have been married for a long time. However, their wedding date and year has not been revealed anywhere.

NDTV 26 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

It's The Last World Cup: Virat Kohli Drops Bombshell On 2027

Indian stalwart Virat Kohli has set his sights firmly on the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, admitting that the showpiece event in South Africa will be his final ODI World Cup for India and saying he is ready to do whatever it takes to win the title.

NDTV 26 Sep 2026 8:25 pm

'Where are the administration, law enforcement agencies?', asks Shafiqur

Says attack deprived local people of access to healthcare

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

'Khali pet gold jita hai': Why India's kabaddi team did not eat before final

With 10 minutes left, India moved five points ahead after Arjun got past Iran captain Fazel Atrachali and helped India inflict an All-Out. Sumit then made an important tackle on Amirmohammad Zafar Danesh, while Rahul Sethpal also made a key defensive contribution late in the match. The win completed India's unbeaten campaign and gave them their ninth Asian Games gold medal in men's kabaddi.

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 8:19 pm

Disney internal memo hints at upcoming layoffs as legal chief talks about 'hard choices'; job cuts may start next week

Disney is revamping its legal and global affairs department, which could lead to layoffs. Chief Legal Officer Horacio Gutierrez has noted that automation may streamline workflows, potentially impacting staff levels. A memo stated that major organizational changes are necessary, which will entail tough choices around resources and personnel. These adjustments aim to enhance Disneys ability to serve its audience more effectively. Layoffs could begin as soon as next week.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

Nayanthara & Vignesh Shivan call their twin boys the 'heart beats of our lives' as they turn 4

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 26 (IANS) Power couple Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's little munchkins, Uyir Rudro Neel N. Shivan and Ulag Daiwik N. Shivan, turned 4 years old on Saturday. Commemorating the special occasion, Nayanthara and Vignesh uploaded a fun video of the twins entertaining everyone with their energetic dance. They expressed their gratitude for having their sons in their lives in a heartfelt post that read, (Red heart emoji) the happiness , the blessing , the meaning , the music , the vibe , the emotion , the Uyir and the Ulag of our life (red heart) happy birthday to U 2 ! #Uyir #ulag the heart beats of our lives (Red heart emoticons) @nayanthara #HBD #UYIRULAG (sic). Every minute , every second amma & dada thank God for blessing us with U2 (Red heart emoticons) love you 2 (Red heart emoticons), they added. Nayanthara and Vignesh welcomed twin baby boys via surrogacy in 2022. Announcing the arrival of their little ones on Instagram, Vignesh had written, Nayan and Me have become Amma and Appa. We are blessed with twin baby boys. All our prayers, our ancestors' blessings combined with all the good manifestations have come together in the form of two blessed babies for us. Need all your blessings for our Uyir (Life) and Ulagam (World). Life looks brighter and more beautiful. God is double great. After being in a relationship for a long time, Nayanthara and Vignesh finally got married in a traditional ceremony on 9 June 2022 in Chennai. Work-wise, Nayanthara will be seen leading Sundar C's forthcoming devotional thriller 'Mookuthi Amman 2'. A sequel to the 2020 Tamil fantasy-comedy 'Mookuthi Amman', the film will also see Regina Cassandra, Abhinaya, Yogi Babu, Khushbu Sundar, Urvashi, and Ajay Ghosh in crucial roles. The film is expected to be out in theatres on November 6 during Deepavali.

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

Woman lawyer from Assam assaulted in Delhi's Prasad Nagar

A lawyer from Assam was reportedly attacked in Delhi amid a property dispute on Friday. Eyewitness accounts reveal that police were on-site as the confrontation unfolded, with a distressing video capturing her distress. The attackers expressed concerns about her being in Delhi due to the ongoing legal matter. In response, both parties have lodged mutual complaints, prompting several FIRs as police delve deeper into this assault and property dispute.

The Times of India 26 Sep 2026 8:08 pm

India's Asian Games Athletics: Marathon Silver, Shot Put Silver, Bronze Amidst Injuries

India's athletics campaign at the Asian Games saw Sawan Barwal secure an unexpected silver in the marathon with a national record, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor also claimed silver in shot put. Prachi Chaudhary added a bronze in quarter-mile, bringing India's athletics medal tally to eight. The day also saw injuries to medal contenders Jyothi Yarraji and Praveen Chithravel.

Rediff 26 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

Asian Games 2026: Prachi Chaudhary wins bronze in women's 400m final

Prachi Chaudhary won a bronze medal in women's 400m final at the 2026 Asian Games. Chaudhary earned the third place, clocking in at 53.21 seconds. Salwa Naser of Bahrain won the gold, setting a Games record of 49.20 seconds and the silver went to Iran's Zahra Zarei Manoujan who clocked 52.38 seconds. Prachi has now set her sights on the 4x400m relay but said she has proved her mettle in the individual event on Saturday.

The Economic Times 26 Sep 2026 8:01 pm