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The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the 2018 amendment to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which reinstated restrictions on anticipatory bail.

School Assembly news headlines, 23 Septemeber: The latest news roundup covers major developments across India and abroad, including institutional changes, diplomatic engagements, education reforms, energy infrastructure, market trends and international affairs. Sports headlines feature Indias Asian Games campaign, while business updates track natural diamond prices and nuclear power activity. The collection brings together key developments shaping todays national, global, economic, sporting and

Indias mens 4x100m medley relay team finished eighth and last in the Asian Games final, clocking 3:44.26. Aryan Nehra also missed out on a podium finish, placing fourth in the mens 1500m freestyle Final B.

Kimi Antonellis journey ultimately represents more than a collection of impressive statistics. It is the story of an Italian teenager who began racing karts as a child, won championships across multiple junior categories, skipped Formula 3, conquered key moments in Formula 2 and entered Formula 1 before his 19th birthday.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma released Rs 28.60 crore under FOCUS+ for 1,14,400 farming households, including 9,070 new beneficiaries. The programme provides eligible households Rs 5,000 annually through direct benefit transfers. The event also highlighted MegARISE, a Rs 344.4 crore conservation project covering the Ganol and Umiew catchments. Two communities have voluntarily begun the process of declaring their catchment areas protected under the Meghalaya Protection Act, 1990, whil

The Indian Air Force announced that seven foreign nationsincluding the US, France, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the UAEwill participate in the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti at Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12. Marking its first participation in the multilateral air exercise, the US multi-role stealth fighter F-35 will feature alongside India's Rafale, Su-30 MKI, and Tejas aircraft in joint tactical maneuvers aimed at enhancing global interope

Quote of the Day by Leo Tolstoy: Leo Tolstoys quote, If youre not enjoying your work, you should either change your attitude, or change your job explores the importance of finding satisfaction and purpose in professional life. The quote suggests that when work becomes frustrating or unfulfilling, people can reflect on whether changing their perspective may improve the experience or whether a different job may better suit their goals, interests, and sense of fulfillment.

Security forces have recovered a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives, including a Chinese-made hand grenade, allegedly concealed by Maoists in the forest areas of Chhattisgarhs Bijapur district, police said on Tuesday. The recovery was made during a search and demining operation conducted this month in the Lanka Pahadi forest area under the jurisdiction of Bedre police station, a police official said.

Indias womens table tennis team edged Thailand 3-2 to enter the Asian Games quarterfinals. The mens team, however, crashed out after a 0-3 defeat to South Korea in the round of 16.

Across multiple studies, people consistently believed they had made a less positive impression than they actually had. Conversation partners generally liked them and enjoyed the interaction more than they assumed. Researchers observed this pattern in several settings, including conversations between strangers in laboratories, students forming relationships with dormmates and people meeting one another at a workshop.

In 1992, a cargo ship lost 28,800 plastic bath toys in the North Pacific. Their unexpected journey across the ocean gave researchers valuable data on currents, helping them understand how floating debris moves across vast distances. Some toys reached Alaska, while others may have travelled through the Arctic toward the Atlantic and Europe.

Sakshi Chaudhary stunned Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas with a dominant 5-0 win to enter the womens 51kg pre-quarterfinals at the Asian Games. Jadumani Singh also advanced to the last 16 with a 5-0 victory over Nepals Chandra Bahadur Thapa.

Japanese proverb of the day: The Japanese proverb A single moment of shame can outlive years of pride offers a powerful reflection on how fragile reputation and trust can be, reminding us that while success, respect and a good name may take years of consistent effort to build, a single careless or unethical decision can overshadow that legacy. The proverb encourages humility, self-awareness and integrity, urging us to make thoughtful choices not only when others are watching but also in the quie

Shafali Verma celebrated Indias second successive Asian Games gold in womens cricket, saying there was no bigger feeling than seeing the national flag go up. She starred with 48 runs and two wickets as India beat Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the final.

In July 2025, UNEP announced a $7.1 million grant-supported initiative for Madagascar that includes plans to restore 3,000 hectares of mangroves and coastal forests while benefiting vulnerable coastal communities. Aiden Gallagher's campaign is therefore part of a much wider storyone in which individual pledges, community restoration and international climate action can intersect to give damaged ecosystems a chance to recover.

The 72nd National Film Awards honoured the best of Indian cinema at a grand ceremony in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards in Ekta Nagar. Article 370 emerged as Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam won Best Actress. Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared Best Actor honours for Chandu Champion and Bramayugam, respectively. Heres the complete National Film Awards 2026 winners list and key highlights from the ceremony.

Selling a used car is not just about its age, mileage, or mechanical condition. Small details such as complete paperwork, service records, a second key, clean tyres, working lights, a fresh interior, and properly addressed warning lights can significantly influence buyer confidence and the final selling price. This article highlights practical, low-cost fixes and presentation tips that can help sellers avoid unnecessary negotiations, attract serious buyers, and complete the sale faster.

The CRPF is marking 40 years of women in combat service, commemorating the raising of its first women combatant battalion in 1986. The force will hold a special event on September 25 to felicitate veteran and serving women personnel. The CRPF now has six dedicated Mahila Battalions, alongside women serving in Rapid Action Force units, the Bastariya Battalion and other specialised operational roles.

The government has mandated BIS registration for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027, requiring compliance with IS 19348:2025 quality standards, aiming to improve consistency across India's varied screen protector market.

The $5.2 million Faberg attic discovery therefore stands as more than an auction headline. It is a story about how history can survive in miniature, waiting silently for someone to recognize it. The figure of Nikolai Pustynnikov spent decades away from museums and royal collections before its identity was restored and its extraordinary value revealed.

Indias new plan for fastest bullet train: India is developing its own high-speed bullet trains, with the B35 planned to achieve a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030. The programme follows the B28, India's first indigenous high-speed train, which is expected to begin trials in 2027 with a design speed of 280 kmph and operating speed of 249 kmph. The B35 plan comes as India expands its high-speed rail ambitions beyond the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, with seven additional routes proposed.

Revenue growth for 18 major Indian states is projected to accelerate to 911% in fiscal 2027, taking combined revenues past 44 lakh crore, according to Crisil Ratings. This financial expansion is driven primarily by a 1213% rise in GST collectionssupported by robust consumption and import gainsalongside an 1112% increase in tax devolution from the Centre. Stable growth in liquor, petroleum, and stamp duty taxes will further reinforce state balance sheets.

An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as Lake Okanagan by the renowned Canadian artist and sold for C$402,500. Heres the remarkable story behind the painting, Hughes career as a Canadian war artist and the new documentary exploring his quiet life in British Columbia.

Krishna was a former playback singer. According to The Trinune, she provided her voice for songs in movies like Haiwan, Teesri Aankh, Momer Alo, and others. She was married to film director Ram Mukherjee, who passed away in 2017.

Word of the Day: Pandemonium describes a scene of extreme confusion, noise and disorder. Pronounced pan-duh-MOH-nee-um, the word was coined by John Milton inParadise Lostas the name of the capital of Hell. It later became a common noun for chaotic situations involving crowds, celebrations, emergencies, disruptions or any setting where order gives way to uproar.

Chuck Feeney built a multibillion-dollar fortune through the duty-free shopping business, but he had a very different plan for his wealth. Instead of preserving his fortune for his family or waiting until after his death to donate it, he spent decades quietly giving billions to education, healthcare, human rights and peace efforts around the world. He eventually gave away more than $8 billion, lived in a rented apartment and kept his personal lifestyle modest.

India has failed to gain meaningful share in global apparel exports despite Chinas declining dominance, holding at around 3% in 2025 while Bangladesh and Vietnam captured much of the China+1 shift. PL Capital says improving trade access and policy support could create fresh opportunities, but fragmented capacity, higher costs and weak integration remain key constraints.

India has emerged as the strongest growth story in the latest WEF survey, with 74% of chief economists expecting strong or very strong growth over the next year. While confidence in India has risen sharply, Chinas outlook has weakened and Europe remains the weakest region, highlighting a widening growth divergence.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Special Leave Petition challenging additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) granted to Great Value Realtys Ekanam project in Noida. By upholding the Allahabad High Courts rulingwhich verified that majority homeowner consents were properly obtainedthe apex court finalised the legal dispute. The decision allows Great Value Realty to proceed with developing three 46-storey ultra-luxury towers across 2 million square feet, with an estimated revenue potential of 3,000 crore

Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has shared a protein-packed poha recipe that gives the familiar Indian breakfast a nutritious upgrade. Combining poha with soya granules, sprouts, green peas, peanuts and pumpkin seeds, the recipe offers around 25g protein and 10g fibre per serving. With vegetables, spices, lemon and herbs adding flavour, this easy breakfast keeps the comforting taste of traditional poha while making it more filling and nutrient-rich.

CA Nitin Kaushik highlighted a lifestyle inflation trend among some families in Delhi NCR, where rising incomes can lead to bigger weddings, cars, homes, holidays and expensive designer products. He said this spending is not necessarily irresponsible, but can become problematic when every income increase brings another lifestyle upgrade. According to Kaushik, the bigger danger is reaching a point where spending less feels difficult, despite e

Samsung India Electronics profit fell 36% to Rs 7,228.1 crore in FY26 even as revenue from operations edged up 1.2% to about Rs 1.12 lakh crore. The company, whose mobile phone business remains a major revenue contributor, continues to be Indias only appliance and consumer electronics player with turnover above Rs 1 lakh crore.

Ananth Rupanagudi, shared an inspiring encounter involving a five-year-old boy selling chips outside a Costco store in Seattle for a Scout charity fund. When asked how long he would continue, the boy said he would stay until 100 people say no. The teacher explained that the child was learning to accept rejection and keep trying, offering a powerful lesson about courage, perseverance and failure.

This empowering Michelle Obama quote from the United States of Women Summit challenges the outdated idea that fathers are temporary helpers. By dismantling the common phrase abysitting your own children, the former First Lady advocates for equal co-parenting, active fatherhood, and shared domestic responsibilities. Discover the deeper meaning, context, and key life lessons behind her call for true partnership, emotional engagement, and modern family equality in everyday home life.

Razorpay-backed POP has launched POPchop, a BNPL product allowing eligible shoppers to split purchases into three interest-free payments over three months. The move marks POPs expansion from UPI, rewards and commerce into consumer credit as fintechs seek new ways to monetise their user bases.

Indias aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJets finances and operations amid persistent cash-flow stress, with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu saying regulators are focused on ensuring safety is not compromised. The airline has received 1.5 billion under the governments ECLGS support scheme but continues to face pressure from weak finances, higher fuel costs and competition.

The government plans to operationalise Indias first mineral exchange by the next financial year, aiming to enable transparent trading and market-based price discovery. The move comes as the mining sector expands, with mineral production rising to 1.86 lakh crore in FY26.

In an interview, actress Twinkle Khanna revealed what dating advice she gave to her son Aarav. She revealed Aarav was very kind and empathetic, and that made him vulnerable to people who don't hesitate to take advantage of others. So she often taught him to establish boundaries so that no one could take advantage of his generosity and kindness.

Sigmund Freuds striking observation on human behaviour suggests that people may struggle to completely hide their secrets. He wrote that even when someones lips remain silent, their fingertips can chat, allowing betrayal to emerge through behaviour. The quote comes from his 1905 case study, Fragment of an Analysis of a Case of Hysteria, also known as the Dora case. Freud was an Austrian neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis.

Nielsen has upgraded its Streaming Content Ratings service to deliver viewership data every business day instead of weekly, cutting reporting delays by up to 80%. The company is also speeding up its weekly Streaming Top 10 reports as it works to bring streaming measurement closer to the reporting pace of traditional television.

AnyMind Group has launched AnyCreator Stream in India, a web-based platform enabling live-streaming creators to monitor audience performance, discover brand campaigns and manage earnings through one interface. Initially integrated with YouTube Live, the platform connects creators with brands through AnyMinds AnyTag influencer marketing platform and supports measurable live-stream advertising campaigns.

Bengaluru-based Puravankara has entered the Delhi-NCR real estate market with the acquisition of a 13.44-acre Greater Noida land parcel for Rs 340 crore. The site has 4.57 million sq ft of saleable potential and an estimated Rs 5,200 crore GDV, making it the developers largest land transaction in FY27 so far.

India's electronics exports to China have seen a significant rise, driven by AI and data center demand. This growth suggests China may source intermediate electronics from India as it moves up the value chain. India's manufacturing capacity is expanding, focusing on components and sub-assemblies for global markets. This emerging two-way electronics supply chain integrates India into China's industrial ecosystem.

The Centre expects to finalize UDAN scheme agreements with all states soon. West Bengal will sign its memorandum of understanding on September twenty-eighth. The UDAN scheme has been extended for another decade, projecting significant economic impact. Faster airport construction is planned through a challenge model under the new framework. The government also monitors SpiceJet's operational and financial matters closely.

Passenger vehicle demand surged after GST rationalisation, boosting Maruti Suzuki's sales significantly. Mahindra & Mahindra also reported strong growth across its vehicle segments. Improved affordability brought many new buyers into the automotive market. This tax adjustment has driven overall auto retail growth and market expansion. Manufacturers are now accelerating capital expenditure plans due to this positive trend.

Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy has secured new orders valued over Rs 985 crore. These significant orders were obtained from both domestic and international markets. The company will execute a Balance of System package in Rajasthan. Additionally, two projects in South Africa involve Battery Energy Storage Systems. This expansion highlights the company's growing presence in renewable energy solutions.