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All India Mobile Retailers Association has urged the Finance Ministry to exempt small and medium mobile retailers from any proposed UPI Merchant Discount Rate. AIMRA said a 0.4% charge could increase costs for retailers already operating on thin margins

Imran Khans sisters Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained for 30 days in Lahore under Pakistans MPO law, following Aleema Khans detention. The actions come ahead of PTIs planned September 27 protest, while the detentions have been challenged in the Lahore High Court

The incident came three days after the UKMTO reported that another tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire onboard. All crew in that incident were reported safe

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court that the SIT probing alleged financial irregularities in Ram Temple donations and offerings has substantially completed its investigation. The government said the chargesheet will be filed within two days, before the September 25 deadline

A Maharashtra man was arrested by the Railway Protection Force at Howrah station after officials allegedly found Rs 67 lakh in cash in his bag. The man reportedly said he was carrying the money to buy gold and silver in Kolkata

Several from those detained were found with expired visas or without valid documents and were referred to the FRRO for restriction and deportation proceedings, while others were exempted due to ongoing court cases, officials said

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the withdrawal line currently passes through Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Sikar, Rohtak, Patiala and Gurdaspur

Three South Korean military officers were injured in a suspected landmine explosion during a search operation in the DMZ. Two sustained serious wounds, including one who lost an ankle. Authorities are investigating whether the mine was North Korean or South Korean in origin.

Three people have been arrested in Bihar's Jamui after a video purportedly showing a minor boy and girl being harassed by a group went viral. Police have identified around seven alleged perpetrators and formed an SIT to trace the remaining accused

Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya faces criticism after a viral video showed him commenting on woman councillor Sandhya Yadavs appearance at an Indore event. Congress leaders condemned the remark and demanded an apology, while calls for action followed

While Ambajogai has adequate fodder stocks, supplies in Ashti, Dharur, Gevrai, Kaij, Majalgaon, Shirur and Wadwani are expected to last between 21 and 76 days, according to a Beed Collectors Office report

Six children drowned while bathing in floodwaters near Tareta village in Bihar's Bhagalpur district, officials said. The children, reportedly from Dudhailla village, were found dead after local residents launched a search operation and informed police

Tensions erupted at Chintakunta canal in Telangana's Karimnagar on September 21 as BJP workers and Hindu organisations protested over water shortage for Ganesh idol immersion. Police intervened, detained protesters and shifted them to nearby police stations

Flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England faced delays Monday after a technical issue at NATSs Prestwick center. NATS said London and airports south of Manchester were broadly unaffected, while EasyJet called for action to strengthen system resilience

At least four people were injured after a series of explosions at an army site near Al-Eis in Aleppo, northern Syria. Authorities said an ammunition depot was involved, while civil defence teams evacuated families and remained on high alert as blasts continued

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, with 100% of Indian exports receiving duty-free access to New Zealand. The deal aims to deepen economic ties and help expand bilateral goods and services trade in coming years

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23-25 at Donald Trumps invitation. The leaders are expected to discuss trade, tariffs, artificial intelligence and Taiwan, while Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng leads economic consultations with US officials

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid condemned Pakistans reported airstrikes in Afghanistans Kunar and Paktika provinces, saying three people were killed and four injured. He warned of an appropriate response as cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan continue to escalate.

India won silver in the mens 10m air rifle team event at the Asian Games 2026, with Rudrankksh Patil, Parth Mane and Himanshu Dhillon scoring 1890.1. Meanwhile, Typhoon Dujuan approached Japans Pacific coast, prompting weather warnings and the postponement of equestrian eventing.

Heavy rains continue to batter Kerala, triggering landslides and flash floods in Idukki, Malappuram and other districts. Several people have died, homes have been damaged and evacuations continue, while NDRF and rescue teams search for the missing.

During the investigation, the police team analysed the money trail, banking records and technical evidence. The probe traced Rs 4 lakh out of the total Rs 6.57 lakh proceeds of crime through two transactions to two credit cards linked to the accused

Kejriwal's response shifted the political focus from drug abuse within Punjab to alleged supply routes and the movement of narcotics through ports

Asked about the DUSU polls, Dipke told reporters on Sunday evening, ''Money works in elections and nothing else. Those who campaign in DU come in Rolls Royce, which is worth crores of rupees. They come in Audi, BMW. So money works there''

Six more dengue deaths were confirmed in the 24 hours ending at 8:00 a.m. local time on Sunday in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of fatalities in the country so far this year to 184, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said on Sunday that the strikes targeted Taiz, Marib and Al-Jawf provinces. The claim has not been independently verified, and Saudi authorities had not immediately commented on the figures

Police said preliminary facts that emerged during the enquiry indicated that the minor had stepped out of her house at around 11 p.m. to purchase stationery items. During this time, she was allegedly lured into a nearby shop by the accused, where she was restrained and sexually assaulted

The incident took place late on Sunday in Raver town when an argument over the blocking of a road escalated into a confrontation between two groups. The dispute occurred while a family was proceeding with the immersion of a household Ganesh idol

Speaking at Fenix, a youth event organised by her Brothers of Italy party in Rome on Sunday, Meloni said the government would soon present a measure to the Council of Ministers covering the proposed changes

The 81st session of the UN General Assembly is being held under the theme Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all. Bangladesh's Khalilur Rahman is presiding over the session

Patna Airport authorities confirmed that the Air India Express team had informed them about the cancellation, citing operational reasons. No further details regarding the nature of the operational issue were immediately available

Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar, who is camping at the spot, said two bodies were recovered on Sunday night, while three more were recovered after the search resumed on Monday morning

The arrested accused have been identified as Jaskaran Singh alias Karan, Sunny and Katta, a resident of Harsingh Raynagar in Fazilka, and Rajinder alias Billa, a resident of Baluana in Abohar

Ambassador Kumar warmly welcomed Jaishankar at the airport. The ambassador also briefed the External Affairs Minister on the latest developments in relations involving India, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including recent high-level visits

The Maska Bakerys new menu gives their maska and mawa cakes a Ganeshotsav makeover

Debroy, who was a voter in the New Delhi assembly constituency, died in November 2024.

Authorities in Kyiv denounced the voting in the Russian-held areas as illegal and urged foreign governments not to recognise the result

The appointment of the new CEO comes amid allegations that devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple were stolen. The trust has appointed Mishra to strengthen administrative oversight and ensure more effective management of temple-related activities

The warning came as tensions remained high in the region, with Iranian officials also setting conditions for any possible return to negotiations with Washington and for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Two persons died and two others remained missing after the five-member group was swept away by a flash flood in the river on Sunday evening.

Austin police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Davis told reporters

The two presidents are expected to be in New York during the UN General Assembly, where the war in Ukraine is among the issues being discussed by world leaders

Only a few kilometres separate Canada and France at their closest point. Our values are even closer, Carney said in French

India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit on September 1213, 2026 in New Delhi

Announcing support for Pradhan, Banerjee had described Congress as a sister party and a natural ally

The rescued lizards have been released back in the wild after necessary legal procedures, he said

To mark the collaboration, a Pikachu toy spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station, completing 1040 orbits around Earth

Concurrently, Irans central military command reported intelligence that the US and regional allies are preparing to resume actions against Iran

There is a case to be made that citizens need access to more art and literature, but we are also our own worst enemies

In an instant, fast-moving time and world, speed has become akin to stylish and aspirational. That is the image we need to break

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the two cities would play an important role in Maharashtra's future development and encouraged businesses to consider investing in the regions