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WATCH | BRICS Summit 2026: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Delhi

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India-Iran ties, trade, economic cooperation and Chabahar Port expected to feature in discussions during his visit

11 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
WATCH | PM Modi meets Putin ahead of BRICS Summit; India-Russia trade, nuclear t

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, with trade, civil nuclear cooperation, industrial ties, critical minerals, and fertiliser cooperation likely to be discussed

11 Sep 2026 4:47 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal skips Behbal Kalan SIT questioning, cites medical grounds

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal skipped his appearance before the Special Investigation Team probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case, citing medical reasons. His party said he needed a check-up for injuries sustained in a recent attack in Maharashtra's Nanded

11 Sep 2026 4:26 pm
Alliance Air Prayagraj-Delhi flight makes emergency landing

The aircraft, an ATR 72-600 twin-engine turboprop, was operating Alliance Air flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the national capital when the incident occurred

11 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Emma Bonino dies at 78, remembered for abortion and civil rights activism

Emma Bonino, Italys veteran politician and civil rights campaigner, has died aged 78. A leading voice for abortion rights, gender equality and migrant rights, she spent five decades in Italian and European politics, serving as foreign minister and EU commissioner.

11 Sep 2026 4:05 pm
Manoj Jarange confirms Mumbai march, date and route to be decided on Saturday

Addressing the media on Friday, Jarange urged his supporters not to remain mere spectators by following the agitation on television or social media, but to attend the meeting in person and demonstrate the community's strength

11 Sep 2026 3:52 pm
Jammu: Shopkeepers seek rehabilitation after demolition drive

Over a dozen shops were demolished in Jammus Satwari-Nai Basti area during highway expansion work. Affected shopkeepers alleged severe livelihood losses and urged the administration to provide immediate rehabilitation and alternative shops.

11 Sep 2026 2:38 pm
9/11 anniversary: PM Modi honours victims, vows unwavering fight against terror

The Prime Minister added, While the threat keeps evolving, our resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering. We stand in solidarity with all efforts to combat this scourge, PM Modi said in the post

11 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
India hosting BRICS is matter of pride: Satish Poonia hits back at Chidambaram

BJP leader Satish Poonia slammed P Chidambaram for questioning BRICS outcomes, saying PM Modis Dimagi Naxal reference fits such a mindset. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairship.

11 Sep 2026 1:04 pm
Eknath Shinde receives Global Pride of Maharashtra Award at event in London

During his address, Ekanth Shinde suggested that an International Marathi Literature Festival should be organised in London in the coming days.

11 Sep 2026 12:01 pm
Kerala shocker: Mother allegedly kills 18-month-old daughter in Trivandrum

The deceased child was identified as Ivana. According to the police FIR, the incident took place at a house in Vilavoorkkal village between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm

11 Sep 2026 11:10 am
MSHRC recommends FIR against Pune cops over torture, parading of minors

The Commission described the alleged incidents as serious violations of human rights and the rule of law. Its full bench, comprising Chairman Justice A M Badar and members Sanjay Kumar and Swapna Joshi, directed Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP) to treat the fact-finding inquiry report as an FIR

11 Sep 2026 10:46 am
IndiGo Varanasi-Mumbai flight delayed after pilot suddenly reports sick

An airline source said the pilot assigned to the flight suddenly called in sick, prompting IndiGo to arrange another pilot to operate the service

11 Sep 2026 10:39 am
Nanded accident: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for families of deceased

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who died in the accident. The injured will receive Rs 50,000 each

11 Sep 2026 10:28 am
Rohit Pawar claims Rs 40-crore FDA exam leak racket, seeks MPSC chief's exit

Addressing a press conference in Pune, Rohit Pawar alleged that a Rs 40-crore racket was involved in the alleged Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recruitment examination paper leak

11 Sep 2026 10:24 am
BRICS Summit 2026: Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, Amrit Udyan closed from Friday

The Change of Guard Ceremony will also not be held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, an official statement said

11 Sep 2026 9:18 am
India-Russia trade must move from protocols to production, says Piyush Goyal

Russian Minister Anton Alikhanov said joint industrial projects are already expanding

11 Sep 2026 9:11 am
S Jaishankar meets Prince Rahim Aga Khan, discusses development work

He also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

11 Sep 2026 9:05 am
Vladimir Putin arrives in India for BRICS Summit, set to hold talks with PM Modi

Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit

11 Sep 2026 9:00 am
BRICS Summit: Delhi faces traffic curbs as 15,000 police personnel deployed

DTC and city buses will also operate, but routes passing through the affected areas may be diverted, curtailed or regulated

11 Sep 2026 8:56 am
Iran's IRGC says it targeted US Saildrone USV in Strait of Hormuz

The IRGC repeated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under its control, warning that any hostile presence in the strategic waterway will be targeted

11 Sep 2026 8:52 am
Donald Trump expects Iran conflict to end after US midterm elections

Regional volatility remains acute, with Saudi Arabia issuing repeated emergency alerts in Khamis Mushait due to fighting with Iran-backed Houthi forces

11 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Ammy Virk safe after concert convoy vehicle targeted in Canada

The Abbotsford Police Department confirmed the shooting and said no one was injured

11 Sep 2026 8:44 am
PM Modi expects meaningful discussions at BRICS Summit in Delhi

As BRICS Chair 2026, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, as well as outreach invitees

11 Sep 2026 8:40 am
BSP chief Mayawati removes Akash Anand from BSP, questions his loyalty

Mayawati said Anands failure to repost her earlier X post showed his greater attachment to family ties than the BSP and its movement

11 Sep 2026 8:40 am
Giant single-celled organism contracts 10 times faster than human muscle

Decoding this capability offers inspiration for engineering faster artificial muscles and advanced synthetic cellular machinery

11 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Delhi court orders money laundering charges against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi

On Thursday, Special Judge Vishal Gogne said there was a strong suspicion against for the offence of money laundering

11 Sep 2026 8:28 am
Supreme Court declines to transfer Satya Niketan collapse case to itself

A bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahdevan said it does not want to disturb the existing situation and the high court will continue to monitor the compliance of its directions in a short interval

11 Sep 2026 8:25 am
Maharashtra: 6 dead, 8 critically injured in van-truck collision near Nanded

The accident took place at around 7 pm near Sitakhandi ghat, a police official said. The Tata Magic passenger van was travelling from Nanded towards Bhokar when it collided with an oncoming truck

11 Sep 2026 8:16 am
A round of applause for Amruta bhabhi

Social media has always been unkind to Amruta Fadnavis, critiquing her fashion choices and singing career. But, after her Garba is inclusive comment, I think its time we saw her in a new light

11 Sep 2026 8:15 am
Be careful with phone numbers sourced online

This should caution people not to call random helplines.

11 Sep 2026 8:13 am
CBI arrests Harnek Singh at Delhi airport after deportation from US

The CBI has secured the return of Harnek Singh, wanted in a 2013 Singapore scam case, after he was deported from the US and arrested at Delhi airport. Singh had allegedly helped receive fraud proceeds through his money-transfer outlet and remained absconding for over a decade

10 Sep 2026 11:05 pm
IndiGo Lucknow-Dammam flight diverted to Ahmedabad after bomb threat

IndiGo flight 6E097 landed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad around 5.45 pm after a crew member found a piece of paper bearing the word bomb on the aircraft, sources said

10 Sep 2026 9:49 pm
PM Modi says India aims for space station by 2035, Moon mission by 2040

While virtually addressing the first International Space Summit in Paris, PM Modi said that India aims to establish its own space station by 2035 and send an Indian to the Moon by 2040, outlining the country's long-term ambitions in human spaceflight and space exploration

10 Sep 2026 9:29 pm
West Asia conflict: Israeli strike kills one in southern Lebanon

An Israeli strike killed one person in southern Lebanons Nabatieh region, as attacks intensified following Israels capture of a strategic Hezbollah position. At least 29 people have been killed since Friday, according to Lebanese authorities and official media

10 Sep 2026 8:20 pm
Roses, chocolates dropped at Nashik womans home; cops nab 30-year-old stalker

Nashik Police arrests a 30-year-old man for allegedly stalking a woman, repeatedly emailing her and leaving roses and chocolates outside her home. Police traced the suspect using CCTV footage and his vehicle after the woman posted about the incident on social media

10 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
CJP protests: SC seeks Centres response on plea against Delhi Metro closures

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, Delhi Police, DMRC and Delhi government over the closure of 17 Delhi Metro stations during CJP protests, questioning the legality and proportionality of restricting public movement and shutting a key public utility

10 Sep 2026 7:39 pm
All set for BRICS!: PM Modi posts Bharat Mandapam video ahead of summit

In a strategic balancing act triggered by escalating global trade tensions, India is leveraging the summit to position BRICS as a complementary engine for economic growth while championing the Global South's core developmental priorities, notably safeguarding food, energy, and supply chain security

10 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
From Pune to Kashmir: Three 'Manache' Ganpati idols head to Valley amid threats

Public Ganeshotsav celebrations at Lal Chowk in Srinagar were revived in 2022 after a gap of 34 years. Over the past three years, the festival has been celebrated at several locations across the Valley. This year, organisers are planning to expand the celebrations across four to five districts

10 Sep 2026 6:59 pm
Fraudulent GST registrations: Delhi HC mandates biometric Aadhaar authentication

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities nationwide not to allow GST registrations without biometric Aadhaar authentication, citing fraudulent registrations using stolen or frozen PAN and Aadhaar details and Rs 28,194 crore in detected tax evasion

10 Sep 2026 5:37 pm
Delhi HC asks CJP leaders to remove posts in Gaurav Bhatia defamation case

Delhi HC heard Gaurav Bhatia's Rs 2-crore defamation suit against Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and others over an AI-generated graphic. Justice Gedela asked defendants to voluntarily remove posts, questioned Dipke's inclusion as a party, and urged more articulate expression of criticism.

10 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Maratha agitation: Jarange says Mumbai march certain as fast enters 13th day

I am definitely going to Mumbai. Once we assemble on September 12, we will announce the date, Jarange told reporters at Antarwali Sarati in Maharashtra's Jalna district, where he has been sitting on an indefinite fast

10 Sep 2026 2:49 pm
Nepal floods: Death toll crosses 1,410, over 5,600 still missing

The August 26 tsunami-like surge of water, mud, and debris killed 1,367 people in Nepal, where another 5,132 remain missing, the country's disaster authority said on Wednesday. In China, 43 people have died and 519 are missing, according to state media

10 Sep 2026 2:46 pm
SC dismisses Abu Salems plea seeking premature release from jail

The Supreme Court has dismissed 1993 Mumbai blasts convict Abu Salems plea seeking premature release, rejecting his claim that undertrial detention and earned remission should count towards his 25-year imprisonment term

10 Sep 2026 2:11 pm
Latur drought: BJP MLA urges Maharashtra govt to declare drought in district

Latur Rural MLA Ramesh Karad submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, seeking an immediate drought declaration and relief measures for farmers facing the impact of the prolonged dry spell

10 Sep 2026 1:51 pm
Pune: Man abducted over talking to woman, police rescue him; two held

According to DCP Zone 1 Krushikesh Rawale, police received a call on the emergency number 112 at around 12:30 am reporting that Prasad Suryavanshi had allegedly been abducted in a black SUV from the jurisdiction of the Perugate police post

10 Sep 2026 1:49 pm
Delhi Police steps up security ahead of BRICS summit; 500 CCTV cameras deployed

Delhi Police has intensified security preparations ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. A high-level briefing was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters to review security preparedness, operational arrangements and responsibilities across key venues and routes.

10 Sep 2026 1:44 pm
Asias best workplaces: 40 Indian companies make the list

Great Place To Works Asias Best Workplaces 2026 report recognises 40 Indian firms, including 34 large and six small and medium organisations. BFSI and IT dominate Indias large-company winners, while 93% of employees rate their workplaces as great.

10 Sep 2026 12:58 pm
Trump vows USD 5,000 dividend for every adult if Republicans win midterm polls

Because we have done so well and because our country is making so much money, I can make this promise to you. Here is my promise: If Republicans win both the House and the Senate, because of our tremendous economic success and strength, I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of USD 5,000, the US President said

10 Sep 2026 12:00 pm
August was hottest month ever recorded globally, says EU climate monitor

The global average air temperature in August was 16.96 degrees Celsius, Copernicus said. This was 0.01 degrees Celsius higher than the previous monthly record set in July 2023

10 Sep 2026 11:34 am