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Bollywood stars including Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and Ranveer Singh attended Mukesh and Nita Ambani's grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia.

The Delhi High Court dismissed PB Agro's plea challenging Maharashtra FDA show-cause notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an alleged surrogate advertisement for Vimal pan masala, ruling that Maharashtra was the appropriate jurisdiction.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said he was honoured to be there and praised the vibrant atmosphere and energy. He encouraged people who have not experienced the celebrations to visit the famous Ganpati pandal in Mumbai.

The government has clarified that banks and payment system providers cannot levy charges on UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000. RuPay-powered debit card payments will also remain free of direct or indirect charges.

Sensex opened at 75,369.63, up 587.87 points or 0.79 per cent, while Nifty began trading at 23,576.15, higher by 178.05 points or 0.76 per cent.

The statement from China came two days after Modi and Xi met for bilateral talks and welcomed steady progress in relations between the two countries.

Oracle has begun another round of layoffs as it accelerates spending on AI infrastructure and data centres. The latest cuts follow a reduction of around 21,000 jobs in FY26, while Oracle plans capital expenditure of up to $95 billion in FY27.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, son Aaditya and wife Rashmi visited MNS chief Raj Thackeray's residence, Shivtirth, in Dadar on Monday for Ganesh darshan. Visuals showed members of both Thackeray families offering prayers and posing together.

Hanuman Ansh director Vishal Chaturvedi has announced his next film, RamBola, a biopic on legendary 16th-century saint-poet Goswami Tulsidas. The announcement comes after the unexpected box-office success of Hanuman Ansh, which was made on a modest budget and has reportedly crossed the 200 crore mark in India.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Salman Khan was spotted attending the Bappa aarti with his family, while Nysa, Ankita Lokhande, Ananya Panday, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Kajol, Tusshar Kapoor, Ronit Roy, Sonu Sood, Divyanka Tripathi, Arjun Bijlani, Gurmeet Choudhary and Debina Bonnerjee also celebrated the auspicious festival with devotion.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar greeted people on Gowri-Ganesha festival and appealed for peace, harmony and responsible celebrations. H.D. Deve Gowda, H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.Y. Vijayendra also extended festive greetings and prayed for prosperity across the state.

An FIR in the matter has been registered by Gurugram police after it took suo motu cognizance of the viral video. The accused will be identified and apprehended at the earliest, and the strictest legal action will be taken against all those found involved, news agency ANI reported, citing Gurugram Police.

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a standardised process allowing banks to temporarily freeze debit transactions linked to suspected money-mule activity and cyber fraud. The framework requires immediate action on suspicious accounts, customer notifications, review within 20 days and debit holds of up to 60 days

Karnataka SIT has questioned alleged fake pharmaceuticals racket kingpin Veeresh Kumar Jain and uncovered a wider network that reportedly supplied counterfeit medicines to more than 80 medical shops and private hospitals. Investigators are probing the racket's finances, supply chain and alleged international links.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

CBI has registered an FIR into the death of Disha Salian following a Bombay High Court directive for a detailed investigation. Salian, former manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 2020.

Ajith Kumar's reaction to a fan seeking a selfie at the Le Mans race in the UK has triggered debate online. The actor appeared visibly annoyed as the fan came close to him, prompting his bodyguard to intervene. While some users said Ajith was unnecessarily stern, others defended his personal space and reaction.

Major attractions including Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja, Chinchpoklicha Chintamani and GSB Seva Mandal witnessed huge crowds. Civic and security agencies stepped up arrangements across the city, with the 10-day festival set to conclude with immersions on September 25.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan won praise online after a viral video showed him turning back to thank the Indian chauffeur who drove him to the airport after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

The song focuses on Ram and Sita's bond, taking audiences through their journey together. The visuals also capture moments of Ram and Sita being worshipped by devotees. The serene imagery, combined with the song's devotional tone, gives audiences a glimpse into the film's larger visual and emotional world.

Apple's online store went offline as the company prepared for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-order rollout. The temporary shutdown is a routine move around major Apple launches as product pages and ordering systems are updated.

The real achievement of India's 2026 BRICS presidency is not that 11 countries signed another declaration. It is that, amid wars, rivalries and deep geopolitical fractures, New Delhi persuaded them to agree on what the next international order should begin to look like.

His remarks triggered a political war of words, with Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera accusing the government of imposing its dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hitting back at the Congress for making politics even on the food menu.

The government's new incentive scheme for domestic PNG connections aims to expand clean cooking fuel access by encouraging CGD companies to add more active connections. The scheme provides additional domestic

Almost the exact same sequence had unfolded when India's men, led by Suryakumar Yadav, won the Asia Cup at the same venue last September. On Sunday, Harmanpreet Kaur's side beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to lift the women's title.

Mary Kom's Bigg Boss 20 remark that no other woman athlete had achieved what she did sparked criticism, prompting her team to issue an apology and clarification.

An Indian seafarer is missing after the Panama-flagged tanker MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, with 13 Indian crew members rescued. The incident came shortly after PM Modi proposed a BRICS emergency support network for seafarers.

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host discussions on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among leaders attending as talks focus on inclusive global growth.

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, with sources attributing his absence to travel fatigue. Xi completed his key summit engagements, including talks with Modi on bilateral ties, before departing India on Sunday after his first visit to the country in seven years.

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees, has announced her second pregnancy at 41. The actor shared a picture flaunting her baby bump on Instagram. The baby will be her first child with husband Salim Karim and her second child overall.

Gold and silver prices remained largely stable in India on September 13, 2026. The latest rates put gold at 1,53,250 per 10 grams and silver at 2,34,670 per kg, while city-wise prices varied slightly across major markets.

Akshay Kumar's recent box-office struggles have continued despite a few films posting substantial collections. While Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle crossed the Rs 100-crore mark domestically, their theatrical performance has been debated because of their reported budgets and recovery requirements.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Akanksha Chamola has responded to reports that she demanded Rs 10 crore in alimony from ex-husband Gaurav Khanna. She has unfollowed Gaurav on Instagram and removed their pictures, while he continues to follow her and retain their photos.

Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Wembley Stadium, where fans were offered free turban-wrapping services during his Aura World Tour concert.

He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, energy, infrastructure, technology and defence cooperation. Both leaders exchanged views on West Asia and the Black Sea region, stressing dialogue and diplomacy.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

The release of 71 intelligence documents marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks sheds new light on bin Laden's global terror ambitions and the warnings received by US officials about al-Qaeda's activities before September 11, 2001.

The discussions took place during separate calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts. Separately, Iran and Oman reached an understanding on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the arrangements.

Actress Mandakini joined the 80s nostalgia trend on social media, delighting fans with a retro look and recalling her iconic film 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'.

Abhishek Bachchan once revealed that Zeenat Aman was his first love in Bollywood during the shoot of 'Mahaan' in Kathmandu.

Strong Chinese buying and a sharp drop in Saudi Arabia's oil output added to the rally. Brent has risen around 30% from early August lows, while concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East supply disruptions continue to pressure energy markets.

US President Donald Trump expects the Iran war to end after the November midterm elections and says oil prices will tumble. He also said he is open to Chinese automakers setting up plants in the US as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits India for the BRICS Summit.

Union Ministers and Chief Ministers attending the BRICS Summit 2026 are expected to travel together in a single bus from Parliament to Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The move aims to reduce VIP convoys, ease traffic congestion and minimise inconvenience to commuters.

In the clip, Alia can be seen posing for photographs as a group of fans gathers around her. At one point, a fan moves closer to the actor with his phone, seemingly trying to get a selfie. Her bodyguard steps in and pushes him away. When the fan attempts to get another picture, the security personnel again moves him away from Alia.

The Indian Army rejected reports of increased terror activity and an unusual military build-up along the LoC, calling the claims fake and misleading.

Salman Khan calls Qazi Touqeer the Rockstar of Bigg Boss 20, while his medical room 'acting' stunt is expected to be addressed during Weekend Ka Vaar.

CINTAA dispute escalated after Poonam Dhillon, Upasana Singh, Padmini Kolhapure and others were involved in a heated confrontation at the association's Mumbai office, prompting police intervention.