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Pawan Kalyan Calls BRICS Summit a Moment of Pride for Bharat

Highlighting the economic and demographic weight of the bloc, Pawan Kalyan noted that BRICS members represent roughly 50 per cent of the worlds p

Technology Taking Regional Storytelling From Local Audiences to the World

Technology has taken regional storytelling beyond its traditional audiences, but storyteller, filmmaker and actor Sudhanshu Rai believes the chan

They want to belong to their roots: Sudhanshu Rai on Gen Z & Hindi storytelling

Meeting Between Iran and Gulf Nations Postponed in Oman

An important meeting between Iran and Gulf countries in Oman has been postponed to ensure consensus among all parties involved. Meeting Between I

Quote of the Day by father of collectivist anarchism Mikhail Bakunin: When the people are being beaten with a stick - a blunt lesson about power, freedom, democracy and human dignity

Quote of the Day by Mikhail Bakunin: Mikhail Bakunin's insight provokes a critical reassessment of political authority. He suggested that simply

Amazon halts operations with 21 Air, owner of crashed Miami cargo plane

Amazon has suspended its work with 21 Air LLC following a deadly plane crash. The cargo plane overshot the runway and tragically killed five peop

Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after Miami cargo plane crash

Last week, an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport

Amit Shah to Inaugurate Hindi Day 2026 in Mumbai

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Hindi Day 2026 in Mumbai, highlighting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Maharashtra. Am

What is the Cat in the Hat trend? Inside the creepy AI-fuelled phenomenon now triggering US school warnings, police action and arrests

A new trend on social media featuring the Cat in the Hat character has triggered serious police investigations. Initially surfacing in the UK and

Premier League: Haalands Contentious Winner Gives Man City 1-0 Win Over Man United

Haaland tapped one into the net, but the offside flag went up.

Women's Asia Cup: India refuse trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi after winning record eighth title

India's women's cricket team won a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, but did not accept the trophy from

Mumbai: Devotees Throng Lalbaugcha Raja on First Day of Ganesh Chaturthi

The live broadcast of Lalbaugcha Raja 2026 will be available for devotees on the mandals official YouTube, Facebook and Instagram accounts, as we

Leaders Extend Warm Wishes for Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

On Ganesh Chaturthi, leaders including Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath shared heartfelt greetings and blessings on social media. Leaders Extend

Leaders Extend Greetings on Ganesh Chaturthi

On Ganesh Chaturthi, leaders including Nitin Gadkari and Yogi Adityanath shared heartfelt wishes for peace and prosperity. Leaders Extend Greetin

Trump says US should have world's lowest interest rates ahead of Fed meet

Trump said the US should have the lowest interest rates in the world, days before the Federal Reserve's policy meeting amid persistent inflation

Hindustan Zinc Begins Development of School Sports Ground in Gudli

Udaipur : The foundation stone for the construction of a boundary wall and development of a sports ground was laid at a school in Odw village und

After killing wife, 3 daughters, Jaipur man fled to temple seeking divine blessings

A man absconding after his wife and three daughters' murders was arrested Sunday. Rahul Jha was tracked down using CCTV footage and information f

Hartalika Teej 2026 date and time: When to observe vrat and perform puja, fasting rules and rituals

Hartalika Teej 2026 will be observed on September 14, with devotees worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and observing traditional fasting

Hindustan Zinc Performs Bhoomi Pujan for School Playground Boundary Wall and Development Work

Udaipur: Bhoomi Pujan for the construction of a boundary wall and development of a playground was held on Saturday at the school in Odwaria villa

Shot down over Iran, hunted for 50 hrs: How US fighter survived behind enemy lines

A US Air Force officer survived nearly fifty hours in Iran after his jet was shot down. Over ninety American service members deployed for one of

Indian-origin man wanted in US for Medicare fraud

Washington: An Indian-origin individual has been declared a fugitive in the US after allegedly defrauding the Medicare healthcare scheme of USD 9

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE will have no trading or settlement in stocks, derivatives, securities lending and borrowing (SLB) s

CJP to join MPSC aspirants' protests over alleged online exam paper leaks

The Cockroach Janta Party said on Sunday that its members and founder Abhijeet Dipke will join students in their protests over alleged paper leak

Trump downplays report China gave Iran intel before deadly strike on US base

US President Donald Trump downplayed reports that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery of a US military base in Jordan before an

Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test 2026 Result Out: Know How To Download Scorecard And Pass Percentage

The APTET June 2026 result has been released on the official website, tet2dsc.apcfss.in. Candidates can download their scorecard using their hall

Morning Digest: Indian womens cricket team refuses Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi; Hormuz talks between Iran and Gulf states postponed, and more

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North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'

North Korea said it conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones, claiming the exercise demonstrated the huge destr

Asian shares slide as oil spike fuels inflation, rate hike concerns

With shipping through the strait and the Bab el-Mandeb under threat, analysts fear oil prices could stay elevated for a lengthy period, stoking i

Trump calls on Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian oil refineries and other infrast

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Wishes: Best Messages And Wishes For Your Family And Friends

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Lord Ganesha is the revered deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.

Bhilwara Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Will BJP return to power? Counting to start at 8 am

Amid tight security, the counting of votes for Bhilwara Municipal Corporation Election will start at 8 am. As per the updates from the EC, 63.84%

Ajmer Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am

The counting of votes for the Ajmer Municipal Corporation election will begin at 8 am on Monday (September 14), with the Bharatiya Janata Party (

Alwar Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Will BJP retain power? Counting of votes to start at 8 am

Amid tight security, the counting of votes for Alwar Municipal Corporation Election will start at 8 am. Voting for these urban local bodies took

Udaipur Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am

The counting of votes for the Udaipur Municipal Corporation election will begin at 8 am on Monday (September 14) with the ruling Bharatiya Janata

Jodhpur Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin shortly

The Jodhpur Municipal Corporation election in Rajasthan was held on September 11, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and independent

Rajasthan Urban Local Body Election Results LIVE: Key political test for BJP, Congress across 309 civic bodies

The counting of votes for Rajasthan's urban local body elections will begin at 8 am on Monday (September 14), with results expected from 309 urba

Bharatpur Municipal Corporation Election Results LIVE: Vote counting to begin at 8 am across all 65 wards

The Bharatpur Municipal Corporation election in Rajasthan was held on September 9, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress and independen

Deepinder Goyals Temple partners with Art of Living; Why a Japanese entrepreneur sees India as a bridge between rival worlds

Temple will use its new biomarker, Entropy, to track the bodys parasympathetic state during meditation.

Iran nuclear chiefs IAEA appearance hangs in balance over travel ban

Iran's Atomic Energy head is not expected at the IAEA conference. He faces an international travel ban, impacting relations with the West. Austri

Oil prices jump more than $3 after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures rose $3.62, or 3.46%, to $108.23 per barrel as of 2214 GMT (Sunday). WTI futures rose $3.15, or 3.15%, to $103.20 per barrel

INS Sudarshini Sails From Italy, Showcases Maritime Partnership and MAHASAGAR Vision

Italian Navy Chief Admiral Giuseppe Berutti Bergotto toured INS Sudarshini, engaging directly with trainees and crew members.

Hyderabad Rains on Ganesh Chaturthi Too

Light to moderate rainfall is expected to continue in parts of Hyderabad for the next two hours, until around 8 am.

Gujarat to global: How idea to fix pollution has lessons for Delhi

An Indian emissions trading scheme is now inspiring global environmental solutions. This innovative approach incentivizes industries to reduce po

Gujarat weather today, September 14: IMD issues red alert in South Gujarat, heavy rain forecast across state

Gujarat is likely to witness widespread rain and thunderstorms on September 14, with a red alert issued for parts of South Gujarat amid the possi

Period Pain: Could your genes put you at endometriosis risk?

Period pain is often dismissed as a normal part of menstruation, but severe or persistent pain could be a sign of endometriosis, a chronic condit

Ice Age teeth uncovers origin of addictive betel nut chewing

Humans everywhere use mind-altering substances, from stimulants and narcotics to hallucinogens. Yet surprisingly little is known about how some p

Three shot dead, 15 wounded ahead of polls in Philippine Muslim enclave

Three people were killed and 15 wounded in gunfire hours before voting opened in the Philippines' Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Karachi water supply hit as Dhabeji power failure adds to string of disruptions

A power failure at Karachi's Dhabeji pumping station disrupted water supply on Sunday. Ten of twenty-one pumps were knocked out due to a cable fa

Unitarian Church with the Indigenous Foundation

By H.H. Mohrmen Understanding the theology of the Unitarian Union in Northeast India requires an appreciation of both its Christian heritage and

Meghalaya Defence Corridor: The Next Big Strategic Move in India

By Shahin Yusuf Indias Northeast is no longer merely a frontier to be secured; it is a strategic space where connectivity, commerce, defence logi

BRICS, regional ties

The global economic grouping, BRICS, majorly involving Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is significantly helping these nations shar

Bangladesh 'wants to reset ties with India', says relationship under Sheikh Hasina was 'uncomfortable'

Bangladesh said it wants to 'reset' its relationship with India and build a new bilateral engagement based on mutual interests, describing ties d

We are the champions: Muzumdar backs BCCI as India snub Mohsin Naqvi again

In a striking stand, India's women's cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy, aligning with the BCCI's stance as articulated by head c

'It's gonna happen': Trump reiterates $5,000 check promise ahead of midterm elections

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella Backs AI Evaluators Amid Slowdown Debate

They include the risk of losing control of Al systems, misuse of Al for cyberattacks and bioterrorism, and serious economic disruption.

Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed

An Iranian cargo vessel was struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one and injuring four, Iranian state media reported. The att

Meeting between Iran, Gulf states scheduled in Oman postponed

Digital Desk | Muscat/Tehran, Sep 14 (IANS) A meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled to take place in the Omani city of Salalah on Monday

Xi-Modi thaw warms up ties at BRICS, but old India-China fault lines remain

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ties and

Amol Muzumdar on Indias Asia Cup Triumph, Asian Games Plans & Areas to Improve

India head coach Amol Muzumdar addresses the media after Indias Asia Cup 2026 triumph, discussing the teams performance, middle-order concerns, f

US Fed interest rate, inflation data and oil to drive markets

New Delhi, Sep 13: The US Fed interest rate decision, domestic inflation data, crude oil prices and development in West Asia would be the major d

Amit Shah urges Indian control of lab-grown diamond market

Mumbai, Sep 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Indians should control the entire lab-grown diamond ecosystem and build globally dom

Sebi expiry reforms target volatility, manipulation

New Delhi, Sep 13: Market experts have backed Sebis proposed overhaul of the expiry-day trading framework, saying the changes could address key s

Six years after 2020 heartbreak, Zverev beats Shelton to finally win US Open

Alexander Zverev triumphantly claimed his second Grand Slam title at the US Open, overcoming American contender Ben Shelton in a gritty four-set

Swedish election ends in near dead heat; preliminary results give opposition 1-seat majority

The outcome of the election may not be decided until Wednesday (September 16), when local election boards count early votes that did not make it

Jacob Coxon Advocates Kill Switch for AI Systems

The debate ignited by Coxon then saw Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocating for a slowdown in Al development or risk losing control.

One Indian missing, 13 rescued from shp off Oman in Hormuz

Muscat: One Indian crew member remains missing while 13 others have been rescued after the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was attacked off the coa

Trump announces end to 10% tariff on Irish whiskey; says 'everybody's been bugging me'

US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to calls from Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin

Saudi Civil Defence lifts warnings of potential danger in four cities

Saudi Civil Defence had issued the alerts for the cities of Najran, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Abha

Another Drama: Team India Refuse to Collect Women's Asia Cup Trophy From Mohsin Naqvi

Rohit Sharma's slow walk after the T20 World Cup final in 2024, and lifting the imaginary trophy alongside his teammates.

Trump's Irish unification remarks draw opposition from Britain

Digital Desk | London, Sep 14 (IANS) The remarks of US President Donald Trump on the unification of Ireland and Britain's Northern Ireland have s

India Condemns Attack on Commercial Vessel off Oman Coast; 13 Indians Rescued of 14 Onboard

The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian Embassy in Oman is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Omani authorities in t

Bains Manny Maceda on the End of Globalisation, Indias Opportunity and the AI Reset

Alexander Zverev beats America's Ben Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6(2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open title, six years after losing the 2020 final from two set

Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate Hindi Diwas 2026 in Mumbai today

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address the inaugural session of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the sixth All India

Best of BS Opinion: A test of how power becomes credible

Power lasts only when the underlying institutions are credible

Sadhguru's quote on what true spirituality means is oneness, not feeling special

Sadhguru suggests spirituality means becoming one with everything. This contrasts with the common pursuit of exceptionalism and fame. The article

In Delhis Atal Canteens, food to fill a stomach

For thousands of people, Atal Canteens have become a daily stop for a meal that costs5. In December 2025, the Delhi government started the first

Abhishek Sharma Confident in Teams Aggressive Batting Style

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma asserts that the teams batting identity wont be defined by a few series, following a stellar performance against Af

Tata Sons may be valued up to 12.5 lakh cr in IPO

Tata Sons' potential IPO valuation is estimated between 9-12.5 lakh crore., reflecting a discount on its underlying portfolio worth 15-16 lakh cr

Shapoorji Pallonji Group rethinks 18.37% Tata stake sale, valued at Rs 2.3 lakh cr

Shapoorji Pallonji Group is rethinking its Tata Sons stake sale plans. The Reserve Bank of India has directed Tata Sons to comply with listing re

Jharkhand LoP accuses Soren-led govt. of protecting influential people amid CID probe into job exam irregularities

Babulal Marandi He also urged the Chief Minister not to force students and the unemployed to take to the streets again; called for an immediate r

Quote of the day by Donald Trump, 'Everything in life is luck' offers advice on positivity, acceptance, opportunity, success, perseverance, role of circumstances in shaping career, personal growth

Quote of the day by Donald Trump about luck shows how we define success. Life is neither completely controlled by hard work nor entirely determin

IPO set to unlock value in group coompanies holding Tata Sons stake

Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz

Mumbai on orange alert with moderate rain likely on Sept. 14

Thane, Palghar and other districts faced warnings for heavy rain; rainfall intensity is expected to ease thereafter across the State, with light

Quote of the day by Dolly Parton, 'The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain' teaches powerful life Lessons on why resilience, hope, patience, perseverance can turn lifes toughest moments into success

Quote of the day by Dolly Parton is a life lesson about resilience, patience, hope and perspective. We cannot control every storm that enters our

Trump says lifting U.S. tariff on Irish whiskey as 'everybody's been bugging' him about it

Irish whiskey currently faces the standard tariff imposed by the U.S. President on most imports from the European Union, which was reduced from 1

Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, says attacks causing shortage

Ukraine has for months been targeting Russia's oil and gas industry with long-range strikes, prompting fuel rationing across the country and caus

Telangana Legislator Konda Surekha Vows to Stay with Congress After Cabinet Ouster

Konda Surekha reaffirms her commitment to Congress, despite her recent removal from the Telangana cabinet amid disciplinary issues. Telangana Leg

Indian Army Prepared to Respond to Any Threat from Pakistan, Says BJP Leader Sunil Sharma

BJP leader Sunil Sharma warns of a strong Indian military response to any Pakistani aggression, amid rising tensions in the region. Indian Army P