IBTimes

The Houthis also claimed attacks on sensitive sites and oil infrastructure, raising fresh concerns over regional security and global energy supplies. Disruptions to Gulf oil flows could also increase crude prices and affect major importers such as India.

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Denmark and Greenland aimed at expanding the US military presence on Greenland and giving Washington a long-term security role on the strategically important Arctic island.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are among voters who received notices during Delhi's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls over discrepancies in their voter details.

On September 19, 2026, India's Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India has an independent foreign policy and would continue to source energy from wherever it is commercially viable, while prioritising the interests of its citizens.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at their newly built Krishna Raj bungalow with daughter Raha and Neetu Kapoor. Alia shared glimpses of their family celebrations, including Ganesh aarti and visarjan, while keeping Raha's face hidden from the cameras.

Salman Khan revealed that he, too, faces trolling over his appearance while addressing the issue in a Bigg Boss 20 promo. Speaking to Scout, Salman questioned why people enjoy trolling others and asked what drives such behaviour.

While IIT Bombay said no disciplinary action had been initiated and that the student had been counselled, students protested on campus alleging possible suspension threats, claims that have not been independently verified.

A Reddit user has claimed that the shoot of Samay Raina's India's Got Latent 2 was reportedly halted for around 15 minutes after the comedian joked about filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra's girlfriend. So far, neither Samay Raina nor Mukesh Chhabra has publicly confirmed it.

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their second child, a baby girl, on September 19, 2026. Their daughter Dua is now a big sister; Bollywood celebs and fans have been extending warm wishes to the couple.

During their conversation, the two discussed the Earthshot Prize finalists, environmental challenges and India's water crisis, with Prince William highlighting concerns over rainfall, farmers and water supplies.

Saudi Arabia issued rare air raid alerts in Riyadh and several other areas following reports of explosions amid an escalation in Houthi drone and missile attacks. Authorities urged residents to remain indoors and follow safety instructions, with no immediate reports of casualties or major damage in Riyadh.

According to the notice, Satish Salian has objected to statements published in English and Marathi, describing them as false, malicious and defamatory. The notice concerns statements made by Thackeray in connection with the proceedings and CBI probe into the death of Disha Salian.

ABVP has won three of the four key DUSU posts in the 2026 elections. Yash Dabas, Riya Chhawdi and Lakshya Raj Singh won President, Secretary and Joint Secretary, while Independent Deepanshu Shokeen won Vice President.

Gold gained 1.18% during the week as crude oil slipped below $100, but hawkish US Fed signals and rising Treasury yields restricted further gains.

Mumbai's iconic Olympia Coffee House in Colaba, where Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland reportedly had chai during their India visit, has had its food licence suspended by the Maharashtra FDA.

The Congress has ruled out any electoral understanding with the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal for now, despite backing the Mamata Banerjee-led faction in the ongoing party name and symbol dispute.

NCB has secured the conviction of three people in a 2018 interstate charas trafficking case involving the seizure of 16.5 kg of the drug near Chandigarh. Two accused were sentenced to 12 years in prison, while the third received a one-year sentence.

Apple has increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement fee for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India to Rs 13,900, up Rs 1,000 from the previous generation. Other major repair costs, including screen, back glass and camera replacement, remain unchanged

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Sukriti Foods promoter Kailash Chand Mangla in a money laundering case linked to alleged adulteration of ghee supplied to TTD for preparing Tirupati Laddu prasadam. T

A revenue-sharing model linked to market share could support smaller and Indian-origin TPAPs while strengthening data governance and India's digital sovereignty.

The government on Friday said it has relaxed the stockholding limit for bulk sugar consumers to 30 days from the existing 15 days, as the festive season approaches and demand is expected to pick up.

Select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 will attract a 0.4 per cent MDR from October 15, capped at Rs 300. Despite the new charge, UPI remains cheaper under the headline rates than debit cards, which can carry MDR of up to 0.90 per cent, and credit cards, which typically range from 1.5-2.5 per cent.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan was seen performing Ganpati aarti inside Antilia after making a quiet entry to the Ambanis' celebration. A video of SRK from the Ganesh Chaturthi bash has emerged online.

A Special NIA court in Jammu has issued non-bailable warrants against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt and Khalid alias Lala Huzaifa in the ongoing Pahalgam terror case. The NIA has accused the two of remotely operating terror networks, supplying arms and funds, and directing operatives in Jammu and Kashmir. The warrants were issued after the agency informed the court that both accused were in Pakistan.

Zomato and Blinkit helped 2.10 lakh delivery partners file FY25-26 tax returns, unlocking Rs 33.6 crore in refunds; 75 percent were filing for the first time.

The petitioner has alleged lack of transparency and safeguards, while seeking suspension of the framework or reconsideration after consultation and impact assessment.

The charge will be borne by eligible merchants, not customers, and banks have been advised to ensure merchants do not pass the cost on to consumers. Small merchants and UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 will continue to remain exempt under the new framework.

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia's richest individual, with his wealth crossing $105 billion. The 43-year-old entrepreneur overtook Gautam Adani after ByteDance's AI and short-video businesses boosted his fortune.

The Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 74,314.59, while the Nifty gained 53 points, or 0.23 per cent, to settle at 23,270.60.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, with political leaders from across parties extending birthday greetings. Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Kiren Rijiju and Raghav Chadha wished Modi good health and a long life.

The decision comes amid reported differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata over leadership and the potential listing of Tata Sons. Tata Group shares gained following the announcement as investors reacted to the leadership continuity and renewed focus on a possible Tata Sons listing.

CBFC has been reconstituted by the Centre on Wednesday. Actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty find their names on the 18-member panel. The new board has been constituted with immediate effect for a term of three years, or until further orders.

Police suspect a family dispute behind the attack, during which the accused allegedly threw an acid-like liquid at her and assaulted her with a machete and knife. Venkateshan was arrested and is being questioned, while police are examining the liquid and video footage of the incident.

Ladakh has achieved a major water-conservation milestone by filling four large ponds at Spituk Farka in Leh with glacier meltwater under Project Him Sarovar. The ponds can store nearly 24 million litres of water and are expected to support irrigation, ecological restoration and long-term water security across nearly 1,000 acres.

Two Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, identified as Saddam and Mustafa, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition, including an AK assault rifle, M4 carbine, Glock pistol and grenades, were recovered from the slain terrorists. The search and surveillance operation remains underway to trace any other terrorists hiding in the area.

Prithvi Shaw's fiance Akriti Agarwal has announced that the couple have mutually decided to part ways, citing different goals and circumstances for their future. In an emotional Instagram post, Agarwal said they continue to love and care for each other but accept that their paths are not meant to be together.

India termed the incident unacceptable and unprofessional and cited the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement requiring naval vessels to maintain a minimum distance of three nautical miles in international waters. New Delhi also directed its diplomat in Islamabad to raise the matter with Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.

The US House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, including India and China. India said it will take necessary steps to protect the country's trade and economic interests.

The ministry specifically flagged unverified claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health as fake and misleading. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's illness was confirmed by his office, but there was no official indication linking it to the BRICS Summit.

The Sensex dropped over 150 points, opening at 74,182.62, down 0.21%, while the Nifty index declined 22.35 points to 23,195.25, a 0.10% decrease.

Alerts were also sounded in Jeddah and Taif before being lifted shortly afterwards. Authorities said the threat had passed and urged residents to follow Civil Defence instructions. The Houthis, however, denied Saudi-led claims that they targeted Mecca.

Nifty was at an intraday high of 23,281, an increase of 162 points or 0.70 per cent in morning trade, while Sensex rose over 500 points or 0.67 per cent to 74,505.

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.

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.

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.

BOPEE has invited offline applications for four MBBS seats under the Central Pool for the 2026-27 academic session, reserved for spouses and children of civilian terror victims in Jammu and Kashmir. Selection will be based on NEET-UG 2026 rank, with priority given to children who lost both parents, followed by children of deceased sole breadwinners and dependents of victims with permanent disabilities or serious injuries.

Nearly 6,000 Kashmiri Pandit employees working under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Package have sought immediate security after the United Liberation Council allegedly issued its sixth threat in 40 days. The employees have warned of an indefinite hunger strike from October 1 and mass resignation if safe housing and security are not provided by September 30.

Ladakh may get a sui generis governance model with a directly elected UT-level body and special constitutional safeguards under a proposed Article 371 provision. Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the model would have legislative, executive and financial powers, while protecting Ladakh's land, natural resources, culture and environment.

Sonam Wangchuk says padyatra will be revived if the Centre talks fail to deliver substantive progress on statehood, the Sixth Schedule safeguards and other key demands.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.