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BJP seeks month-long session, accuses NC government of undermining legislative accountability; Omar hits back, says BJP-ruled states have held even shorter sessions

Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked terror module in Rajouri with the arrest of three overground workers. Investigators said the accused were allegedly providing logistical support and facilitating the movement of terrorists in the Pir Panjal region.

How digital adoption, structured pricing, and remote delivery are transforming India's unorganised astrology sector into a professionalised global service industry.

Apple is bundling Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music Select with iCloud+ in India from Rs 75 per month, while ending standalone subscriptions for TV+ and Arcade and making Apple One unavailable to new subscribers.

Apple CEO John Ternus made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Emmys with the unreleased iPhone Duo, pulling the company's first foldable iPhone from his tuxedo pocket. The device starts at $1,999 in the US and Rs 2,99,900 in India, with sales beginning October 23.

Radhika Merchant celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with a soulful dance performance to 'Ekadantaya Vakratundaya' during the Ambani family's grand festivities at Antilia, attended by several Bollywood celebrities and prominent personalities.

Disha Patani has drawn criticism for her outfit at the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. While some questioned her choice of blouse for a religious occasion, others compared the backlash to Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan outfit row.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Parliament if it has the numbers to pass it, questioning the move to implement the legislation through individual states. His remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states would introduce the UCC before 2029.

After a year of comprehensive rehabilitation and medical care at Vantara in Jamnagar, elephant Madhuri returns to Kolhapur following Supreme Court-appointed committee approval.

Kalyan Baisla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving woman biker Sia, has been arrested in Rajasthan's Dausa. Gurugram Police have added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR following an investigation and CCTV analysis.

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.

Gold prices declined 500 to 1,55,400 per 10 gram in Delhi as global bullion markets faced pressure from rising crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar. Silver remained steady at 2,34,600 per kg.

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.

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.

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.

With the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly's autumn session set to begin on September 21, the post of Deputy Speaker remains vacant nearly two years after the Omar Abdullah-led government assumed office. The BJP has been demanding that the post be offered to the principal opposition party in line with legislative convention.

Three forest officials and a driver were injured in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district after suspected red sanders smugglers rammed their patrol vehicle while trying to escape a blockade. Two suspects were arrested and red sanders logs and smuggling equipment were seized.

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.

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.

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.

Videos of their meeting quickly surfaced on social media, drawing attention particularly because Vijay and Ajith have spent more than two decades at the centre of one of Tamil cinema's most fiercely debated star rivalries.

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.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim entertained guests at PM Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in Delhi by singing a popular Kishore Kumar song. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the dinner after attending the BRICS Summit and holding bilateral talks with PM Modi earlier in the day.

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.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman favours cautious AI development and ruled out a public offering for the company in 2026 due to safety concerns.

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.

The Vande Mataram row has intensified, with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah backing the full rendition of all six stanzas, saying they are mandatory across the country. Meanwhile, Karnataka has directed that only the first two stanzas be played or sung at official state events

Samsung took a series of sarcastic digs at Apple after the company unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo. Calling the device eheating our leftovers, Samsung highlighted its years of experience in the foldable smartphone market and also mocked Apple

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.

The MEA said there is no proposal for a common BRICS currency as of now, while discussions on using local currencies for bilateral trade continue.

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

FSSAI ordered the recall of Shalimar's Chef Coriander Powder and Carrageenan after tests found pesticide residue and excessive cadmium level

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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said the Middle East war does not serve common interests as he addressed the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, calling for stronger cooperation among member countries.

Pornographic content was reportedly found on a mobile phone seized from convicted rape offender Prajwal Revanna's prison cell, while a pen drive recovered alongside it contained movies. Police are also probing a wider mobile phone-smuggling network inside the Bengaluru jail.

Zomato has introduced a cash on delivery fee ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 20 to monetise payment methods amid rising competition.

NIA court in Jammu has issued a second non-bailable warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed for allegedly supplying weapons, funds and directions to terrorists in Kashmir.