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Patna-Delhi flight cancelled: Air India Express IX1348 cancelled for Sept 21-22

Patna Airport authorities confirmed that the Air India Express team had informed them about the cancellation, citing operational reasons. No further details regarding the nature of the operational issue were immediately available

21 Sep 2026 10:02 am
NDRF search for missing woman as death toll rises to five in Malappuram

Revenue Minister A P Anilkumar, who is camping at the spot, said two bodies were recovered on Sunday night, while three more were recovered after the search resumed on Monday morning

21 Sep 2026 9:56 am
Jodhpur operation: Two alleged Lawrence gang shooters arrested by AGTF

The arrested accused have been identified as Jaskaran Singh alias Karan, Sunny and Katta, a resident of Harsingh Raynagar in Fazilka, and Rajinder alias Billa, a resident of Baluana in Abohar

21 Sep 2026 9:50 am
EAM S Jaishankar briefed on India-Switzerland-Liechtenstein ties in Zurich

Ambassador Kumar warmly welcomed Jaishankar at the airport. The ambassador also briefed the External Affairs Minister on the latest developments in relations involving India, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, including recent high-level visits

21 Sep 2026 9:23 am
Delhi SIR: Advani, Jaishankar, Dhankhar among voters issued discrepancy notices

Debroy, who was a voter in the New Delhi assembly constituency, died in November 2024.

21 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Russia wraps up first wartime parliamentary election with Kremlin dominance

Authorities in Kyiv denounced the voting in the Russian-held areas as illegal and urged foreign governments not to recognise the result

21 Sep 2026 8:39 am
Ayodhya Ram Temple gets new CEO as Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra takes charge

The appointment of the new CEO comes amid allegations that devotees' offerings at the Ram Temple were stolen. The trust has appointed Mishra to strengthen administrative oversight and ensure more effective management of temple-related activities

21 Sep 2026 8:38 am
Iran warns US, regional countries of painful strikes if they make any mistake

The warning came as tensions remained high in the region, with Iranian officials also setting conditions for any possible return to negotiations with Washington and for reopening the Strait of Hormuz

21 Sep 2026 8:37 am
Kerala rains: Five dead, two missing as landslides and flash floods hit state

Two persons died and two others remained missing after the five-member group was swept away by a flash flood in the river on Sunday evening.

21 Sep 2026 8:34 am
US ICE agent shoots, wounds man in Austin

Austin police officers were not involved in the operation or the shooting, which occurred after a traffic stop, Davis told reporters

21 Sep 2026 8:30 am
Zelenskyy says Trump meeting could bring change as Ukraine pushes for peace

The two presidents are expected to be in New York during the UN General Assembly, where the war in Ukraine is among the issues being discussed by world leaders

21 Sep 2026 8:26 am
Macron backs Canada as EU associate member as Carney turns toward Europe

Only a few kilometres separate Canada and France at their closest point. Our values are even closer, Carney said in French

21 Sep 2026 8:23 am
Indias exports to core BRICS markets surge 34% in April-August: Data

India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit on September 1213, 2026 in New Delhi

21 Sep 2026 8:19 am
Mamata Banerjee backs Cong candidate in Nandigram bypoll

Announcing support for Pradhan, Banerjee had described Congress as a sister party and a natural ally

21 Sep 2026 8:17 am
30 tokay geckos rescued in Assam

The rescued lizards have been released back in the wild after necessary legal procedures, he said

21 Sep 2026 8:09 am
Pikachu becomes new space ambassador

To mark the collaboration, a Pikachu toy spent 67 days aboard the International Space Station, completing 1040 orbits around Earth

21 Sep 2026 8:06 am
No opening Strait of Hormuz until conditions met: Iran

Concurrently, Irans central military command reported intelligence that the US and regional allies are preparing to resume actions against Iran

21 Sep 2026 8:04 am
Poems on the underground

There is a case to be made that citizens need access to more art and literature, but we are also our own worst enemies

21 Sep 2026 8:02 am
Need to make speeding extremely uncool

In an instant, fast-moving time and world, speed has become akin to stylish and aspirational. That is the image we need to break

21 Sep 2026 7:59 am
Fadnavis outlines major infrastructure push for Nagpur, Sambhajinagar

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the two cities would play an important role in Maharashtra's future development and encouraged businesses to consider investing in the regions

20 Sep 2026 7:58 pm
EAM Jaishankar set to address 81st UNGA session in New York on September 26

EAM Jaishankar will address the High-Level Session of the 81st UNGA on September 26. During his visit, EAM Jaishankar will attend various plurilateral and bilateral meetings, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

20 Sep 2026 7:19 pm
Pune: 13 PGs, 7 scrap shops and godowns ordered to shut over safety violations

During inspections in various parts of Pune, officials found several scrap shops, godowns and scrap-processing units operating without adequate safety arrangements, officials said

20 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Delhis Town Hall in Chandni Chowk to become Global Heritage Centre

The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC), the nodal agency of the Delhi governments Tourism Department, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) signed the MoU for the joint project in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the official said

20 Sep 2026 7:05 pm
Coastal Road, Thane-Borivali Tunnels and BKC Link coming up in Mumbai: Fadnavis

Fadnavis said the government plans to push ahead with the Bandra-Versova stretch of the Mumbai Coastal Road by 2028, while the northbound Versova-Bhayandar section is targeted for completion by March 2029

20 Sep 2026 6:40 pm
Nepal flood death toll rises to 1,451; around 6,000 people still missing

Originating near the Nepal-Tibet border, the floods devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal. The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects

20 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
VP C.P. Radhakrishnan to inaugurate India International Water Week on Sep 22

The five-day international event will bring together policymakers, global water leaders, experts, researchers, practitioners, industry, civil society and young professionals for dialogue, knowledge exchange, innovation and partnerships towards addressing emerging water challenges and advancing a water-secure and climate-resilient future

20 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
India-Italy ties enter new phase as special strategic partnership takes shape

While the EU is accelerating engagement with India, the bilateral ties between Rome and New Delhi have been changing rapidly in recent years, according to a report in Decode39

20 Sep 2026 5:42 pm
Imran Khan undergoes medical checkup at Adiala jail amid health concerns

Khan underwent a comprehensive medical checkup, including examinations for blood pressure, cholesterol and eyes. A PIMS doctor headed the team, while medical staff from the Adiala jail hospital also assisted during the examination, the report said

20 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Under-construction building collapses in Delhis Alipur

The Alipur police station received a call regarding the collapse at around 11 a.m., following which police teams were immediately dispatched to the site. Four ambulances, a fire tender and a disaster management vehicle were also sent to the location, officials said

20 Sep 2026 5:01 pm
Over 200 Karnataka taluks likely to be declared drought-hit: Parameshwara

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, who also holds the Revenue portfolio, said the government was assessing taluks based on prescribed criteria and ground-level verification

20 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Chhatron Ki Goonj: CM Fadnavis mocks Rahul Gandhi over mimicry row

Devendra Fadnavis said, I feel this is the only job left for Rahul Gandhi now. If Rahul Gandhi takes up the profession of a stand-up comedian and does mimicry there, he could secure very good employment. As for his political party, he has already rendered it unemployed

20 Sep 2026 3:34 pm
Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seths Russia visit gives fresh push to defence ties

Gen Seth also visited the Russian Ministry of Defence and interacted with Deputy Minister of Defence General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, with the engagement focussed on joint capability development, professional military exchanges and avenues for enhanced military-to-military engagements

20 Sep 2026 2:25 pm
Three killed as dumper hits crane, auto-rickshaw in Delhis Sarita Vihar

The incident took place at around 3.20 am. CCTV installation work was underway near the parked vehicles as part of the Safe City Project at the time of the accident

20 Sep 2026 1:55 pm
Rise and Fall 2: Gautam Gulati enters the Tower with ruling on his mind

Gautam Gulati is set to enter Rise & Fall Season 2, reflecting on his journey of rising after every fall. He says he is ready to turn the Tower into his own Gautam City as he joins the Rulers vs Workers showdown

20 Sep 2026 1:10 pm
Ketan Agarwal murder: Chargesheet cites fake Instagram account, ChatGPT research

Agarwal died on June 18 after allegedly being pushed from Lohagad Fort. His fiancee Siya Goyal, her alleged lover Chetan Choudhary and Ritesh Hange were arrested in connection with the case

20 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Raaka: Allu Arjuns manager clarifies core team never compared film with Avatar

Allu Arjuns manager Sarath Chandra Naidu clarified that Raakas core team never compared its visuals with path-breaking films like Avatar. He also confirmed the film could be delayed to 2028, while Cibi Chakaravarthi praised its visuals

20 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
RBI orders removal of Babasaheb Patil, 7 others from Latur DCC Bank board

The RBI's action followed directions from the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court on a petition filed by bank member Satish Sheshrao Jadhav. RBI Assistant General Manager Kapil Goswami issued the order on September 18

20 Sep 2026 12:22 pm
Papon pays heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary

Singer Papon paid tribute to his close friend and Assams legendary musician Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary. He attended a ceremony, met Gargs wife Garima Saikia Garg and shared an emotional note remembering his late friend

20 Sep 2026 12:06 pm
Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi ballistic missile attack attempt on Riyadh

The statement also said the Houthis tried to attack civilian infrastructure in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu - where a key Saudi pipeline ends - and in Taif, Baysh and Farasan but they were thwarted, giving no further details

20 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations for health workers in outbreak epicentre Bunia

Clinical trials are ongoing to find a licensed vaccine for the current outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, which has no licensed vaccine or treatment

20 Sep 2026 11:50 am
Kailash Kher says artists must be sensitive when tackling social issues

Kailash Kher weighed in on the debate around creative freedom while addressing sensitive topics. He said artists must be sensitive, understand others pain and use their work to bring happiness, adding that the stage should be used to win hearts

20 Sep 2026 11:50 am
US says four killed in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean Sea

The attack on Saturday brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the US military to at least 231 in 69 strikes since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls narcoterrorists almost a year ago

20 Sep 2026 11:49 am
Delhi SIR: Arvind Kejriwal, four family members served notices by EC

The notices have been issued under the Unmapped with Last SIR category. Those who received the notices include Kejriwal, his wife Sunita Kejriwal, son Pulkit Kejriwal (25), father Gobind Ram Kejriwal and mother Gita Devi

20 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Harshita Gaur says she is comfortable experimenting with her looks for roles

Mirzapur actress Harshita Gaur opened up about the pressure to always look camera-ready. She said she is open to experimenting with her appearance, especially when a character requires it, adding that such opportunities are part of the fun

20 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Donald Trump plans to form AI Force, appoint AI Czar amid US-China tech race

Donald Trump says he plans to establish an AI Force and appoint an AI Czar, calling AI a potential next Industrial Revolution for the United States

20 Sep 2026 11:45 am
Nora Fatehi says unpaid song dues led to her Bigg Boss stint

Nora Fatehi revealed that unpaid song dues played a role in her decision to join Bigg Boss 9. She said she initially refused but agreed after learning the payment and later negotiated Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in exchange for the stint

20 Sep 2026 11:35 am
Vettuvam: Sobhita Dhulipala talks about intense physical preparation

Sobhita Dhulipala revealed that she underwent rigorous training in Mallakhamba, Adi Murai and Surul for Vettuvam. Despite stunt doubles being used during rehearsals, the cast performed every stunt themselves and took it as a challenge

20 Sep 2026 10:56 am
Vijay Sethupathi recalls Rajinikanths dedication during Jailer 2 shoot

Vijay Sethupathi praised Rajinikanths dedication, recalling how the Superstar rehearsed a scene five to six times during Jailer 2. Sethupathi said he hopes to remain as dedicated to his craft as Rajinikanth throughout his career

20 Sep 2026 10:54 am
TIFF 2026: Half becomes first Malayalam film to enter Midnight Madness

Samjad PS Malayalam film Half made history as the first Malayalam film to screen in TIFFs Midnight Madness section. The film received an enthusiastic response, with its performances, action, music and sound design drawing praise

20 Sep 2026 10:46 am
Ed Sheeran gets teary-eyed while addressing backlash at Philadelphia concert

Ed Sheeran resumed his tour amid controversy over Macklemores departure after his pro-Palestinian comments. Addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict, Sheeran called the situation in Gaza catastrophic and explained his decision to continue touring

20 Sep 2026 10:40 am