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US forces destroys two Iranian boats after alleged drone seizure attempt

The surface drone remains under U.S. operational control, he added

16 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Trump administration plans USD 2.8 billion bomb deal to boost Israels military

The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israeli''s military capacity

16 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Rs 200 crore extortion case: Delhi court charges framed against Navas Kakkat

The funds were allegedly used for purchasing gifts and other valuable items for Bollywood celebrities through co-accused Pinki Irani

16 Sep 2026 9:03 am
Top military commanders meet in Germany amid Iran war tensions

It marked the inaugural summit of its kind since the United States and Israel entered a state of war with Iran more than six months ago

16 Sep 2026 8:58 am
Sergey Lavrov says Russia ready for Ukraine compromises, opposes NATO

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same

16 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Pregnant woman dies after UP cop allegedly kicks her; 6 suspended

Following the incident, six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were suspended

16 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Rajasthan police arrest Kalyan Bainsla after car hits woman biker

Sia also alleged that she was targeted because she is a woman biker

16 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Meta agrees to directly report child safety cases to Indias cybercrime portal

Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement

16 Sep 2026 8:27 am
Delhi court grants three-week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj was remanded to 14 days judicial custody on September 7

16 Sep 2026 8:23 am
Govt sets UPI charges of 0.4% for merchant payments above Rs 2000

Charges will apply only to person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding R2000, the finance ministry said in a statement

16 Sep 2026 8:19 am
Cases filed against A Raja, Sekar Babu over remarks against Vijay

In addition to DMK deputy general secretary Raja and former minister Babu, cases were registered against party MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan for making defamatory remarks on September 12

16 Sep 2026 8:15 am
Chinas UBTECH opens smart factory to mass-produce humanoid robots

Featuring a flexible mixed-line system that produces different models without major retooling, the facility outputs one robot every 10 minutes

16 Sep 2026 8:11 am
Iran says no bilateral talks with US until its terms are fully satisfied

Rezaei said the broader strategic landscape surrounding regional oil markets and critical straits has fundamentally shifted

16 Sep 2026 8:07 am
The reality of Mumbais real estate...

How Ben Rekhis film Last Man in Tower feels even more apt for 2026 than 2010, when Aravind Adiga set the book of the same name

16 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Lets use Ganeshotsav to spread the right message

When our youngsters are doing this, then they are perfect harbingers of change and influence.

16 Sep 2026 7:57 am
Jalna pandal installs 108-kg silver Ganesh idol valued at Rs 4 crore

Ganeshotsav 2026 has seen a 108-kg silver idol of Lord Ganesh, coated with gold and valued at around Rs 4 crore, installed at a pandal in Jalna

15 Sep 2026 10:59 pm
Two 13-year-old boys drown during immersion in Nagpur

The incident took place when local women gathered at the lake for the immersion rituals of Goddess Hartalika (Gaurai) idols. A group of local children accompanied the adults and entered the water body as the ceremony got underway

15 Sep 2026 10:56 pm
UN raises war crime concerns over human remains recovered in Gaza

The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned

15 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
US confirms space weapons as military rivalry with China, Russia intensifies

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. It said the capabilities can support offensive and defensive missions as Washington faces growing space and counterspace threats from China and Russia.

15 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
India-China ties must be anchored by 'three mutuals': MEA after Modi-Xi talks

During the bi-weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that bilateral ties must be anchored by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. He was speaking about PM Narendra Modi raising core Indian concerns during his meeting with Xi Jinping at the summit

15 Sep 2026 9:05 pm
Delhi schools bomb threat: Students evacuated as security teams conduct searches

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuation of students and extensive security checks. Bomb disposal teams, sniffer dog squads, police and other agencies searched the premises, with no explosive or suspicious object found

15 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to attacks by Yemen's Houthis

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea

15 Sep 2026 6:10 pm
Delhi HC grants three-week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in assault case

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

15 Sep 2026 5:07 pm
Delhi High Court grants Swatantra Bhardwaj three-week interim bail

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

15 Sep 2026 5:02 pm
JPSC exam row: Jharkhand HC seeks state response on cancelled appointments

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service

15 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
CR completes 8.5-hour mega block for Pune Yard track upgrade

An eight-hour-30-minute mega block was carried out for the work. The block was scheduled from 8.15 am to 5 pm, but was completed and cleared at 4.45 pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule

15 Sep 2026 4:40 pm
Manoj Jarange leaves for Mumbai despite police denial of permission for protest

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19

15 Sep 2026 3:35 pm
SpiceJet passengers protest at Delhi Airport over multiple Dubai flight delays

Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. The airline blamed operational issues following an aircraft grounding and said alternate flights were being arranged.

15 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
Dutch Railway chaos during morning rush hour as possible sabotage probed

A major railway outage disrupted services across parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday after Prorail found materials deliberately placed on tracks. The infrastructure operator suspects sabotage, while NS warned that disruptions around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort could continue.

15 Sep 2026 2:58 pm
EAM Jaishankar says India must constantly adapt to changing global dynamics

Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said India is operating in an increasingly complex landscape and needs to constantly reassess its strategies and responses

15 Sep 2026 2:44 pm
Pentagon report exposes US ammunition shortfall amid Iran War

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

15 Sep 2026 1:28 pm
College founder shoots self dead in Latur; probe underway

A probe has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led Sonwane to take the extreme step, and the police are probing all angles, he said

15 Sep 2026 1:23 pm
Bihar floods affect 50 lakh people in 15 districts, Kharge seeks urgent relief

She appealed to the government to expedite relief and rescue operations so that help can reach the affected people as soon as possible

15 Sep 2026 1:18 pm
80 per cent drugs in Punjab now coming from BJP-ruled states: Kejriwal

The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government

15 Sep 2026 1:14 pm
Delhi HC seeks RML Hospital report on health of jailed Malviya Nagar hotel owner

Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital

15 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
PM Modi on Samvatsari: Forgiveness and compassion strengthen every bond

Samvatsari is considered the final and most significant day of the Paryushan festival, which is primarily observed by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. The occasion is dedicated to introspection, repentance and seeking forgiveness for mistakes made during the previous year

15 Sep 2026 1:03 pm
PM SHRI scheme: 13,092 schools selected, over 20 lakh students to benefit

The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27

15 Sep 2026 1:02 pm
Mayawati alleges BSP candidates were forcibly defeated in Rajasthan polls

She also expressed hope that the party will get better results in the upcoming assembly elections there and in the Lok Sabha elections

15 Sep 2026 1:02 pm
China introduces tough new exit bans amid US tech rivalry

China has tightened travel rules, allowing exit bans for citizens linked to technology export violations, national security risks or illegal activities abroad. Analysts warn the broad rules could be applied arbitrarily amid rising US-China tensions over technology and AI.

15 Sep 2026 12:56 pm
Gurugram biker hit-and-run accused Kalyan Baisla arrested in Dausa

Earlier in the day, the police in Gurugram had added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR registered in connection with the hit-and-run involving woman biker Sia after she and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against the accused

15 Sep 2026 12:41 pm
3 killed after milk tanker rams into motorcyle in Karnataka's Mandya district

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am in Koppa police station limits under Maddur taluk of Mandya district, they said

15 Sep 2026 11:49 am
Two fishing boats targeted in drone attack off Iran coast, fishermen missing

It added that warnings had been issued about the risks of using the illegal route in the strategic waterway, stressing that the strait remains closed and under the control of Iran's naval forces

15 Sep 2026 11:44 am
National Engineers Day: PM Modi calls engineers Karmayogis of nation-building

Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, popularly known as M.V., is regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore. He played an important role in the development of major infrastructure projects and left a lasting legacy in Indias engineering history

15 Sep 2026 11:30 am
Nirmala Sitharaman to launch AI-based Sanskrit Heritage Model in Chennai

Sitharaman will begin her schedule by attending the convocation ceremony of Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute (Deemed to be University) in Valappanachavadi at 11.30 am, officials said

15 Sep 2026 11:18 am
False rumours against govt: Maha Minister hits out at MVA over Maratha quota

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Jaiswal said the process for issuing and validating caste certificates is governed by rules and court judgments and that the existing system should be followed

15 Sep 2026 11:15 am
Delhi-NCR weather: Light rain likely as IMD warns of storms across 20 states

Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states

15 Sep 2026 11:14 am
Govt to expand rural pension coverage through Pension Sakhis

Social security is an integral pillar of the Missions vision of inclusive growth, helping SHG households manage vulnerabilities, build resilience, and move towards greater and sustained prosperity

15 Sep 2026 10:10 am
UP: 35-year-old man beaten to death with sticks in Ballia, hunt for accused

The incident took place near Kaithi (Mathiya), beyond Malipur village, on Monday night. The victim, identified as Umesh Chaurasia, was travelling on a motorcycle when a group of men allegedly stopped him and assaulted him with sticks

15 Sep 2026 10:00 am
Vimal Elaichi case: Delhi HC says Maharashtra is proper forum for FDA notices

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the plea, holding that the matter did not fall within the territorial jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court. The court said Maharashtra would be the appropriate forum for raising grievances and objections concerning the notices issued by the state FDA

15 Sep 2026 9:22 am
DCW seeks JNU report on sexual harassment complaint against professor

DCW Chairperson Lata Gupta took suo motu cognisance of a video circulating on social media in which students alleged that they had submitted a complaint against the professor to JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit in May 2026. The students claimed that no appropriate action had been taken on their complaint so far

15 Sep 2026 9:22 am