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The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service

An eight-hour-30-minute mega block was carried out for the work. The block was scheduled from 8.15 am to 5 pm, but was completed and cleared at 4.45 pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19

Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap celebrated her husband and actor Ayushmann Khurranas birthday with a heartfelt social media post

Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. The airline blamed operational issues following an aircraft grounding and said alternate flights were being arranged.

A major railway outage disrupted services across parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday after Prorail found materials deliberately placed on tracks. The infrastructure operator suspects sabotage, while NS warned that disruptions around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort could continue.

Sidharth Malhotra sought Bappas blessings at Mumbais iconic Lalbaugcha Raja pandal ahead of the trailer launch of The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest. Accompanied by producer Ektaa Kapoor. The Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia starrer releases in theatres on September 25

Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said India is operating in an increasingly complex landscape and needs to constantly reassess its strategies and responses

Following stellar IPL campaigns with RCB, pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar reflects on his national team aspirations ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027

Veteran Bollywood star Anil Kapoor has looked back on his fitness journey, saying that the journey has continued despite changing pace and shape

Actress Tanisha Mukerji has said that women who have affairs with married men are just evil. On Monday, the actress took to her X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note calling out married men who have affairs

Amitabh Bachchan revealed his amusing trick for getting wife Jaya Bachchan ready on time for events, offering a glimpse into their playful dynamic and everyday marital banter

Rashmika Mandanna will portray legendary Carnatic vocalist M.S. Subbulakshmi in MS: A Legacy on Screen, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and scored by Anirudh Ravichander. The biopic launches September 16, with Kamal Haasan attending the event

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led Sonwane to take the extreme step, and the police are probing all angles, he said

She appealed to the government to expedite relief and rescue operations so that help can reach the affected people as soon as possible

Sonu Nigam left audiences stunned during his concert in the US by performing Aaj Ki Raat in both male and female voices. The singer recreated the songs different vocal portions, once again showcasing his remarkable range. Sonu had earlier revealed he used 54 voices for Tees Maar Khan

The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government

England head coach Brendon McCullum has told pacer Brydon Carse to make better off-field choices and get physically prepared to push for international selection

Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital

Samvatsari is considered the final and most significant day of the Paryushan festival, which is primarily observed by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. The occasion is dedicated to introspection, repentance and seeking forgiveness for mistakes made during the previous year

The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27

She also expressed hope that the party will get better results in the upcoming assembly elections there and in the Lok Sabha elections

China has tightened travel rules, allowing exit bans for citizens linked to technology export violations, national security risks or illegal activities abroad. Analysts warn the broad rules could be applied arbitrarily amid rising US-China tensions over technology and AI.

Earlier in the day, the police in Gurugram had added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR registered in connection with the hit-and-run involving woman biker Sia after she and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against the accused

Michael J Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the 2026 Emmy Awards for his contributions to Parkinsons disease research and advocacy. Presented by his The Good Wife co-star Julianna Margulies, the actor reflected on his diagnosis

Emilia Clarke and Emma DArcy reunited at the 2026 Emmys, bringing two generations of Targaryens together on stage. The actors presented Sally Field with the Outstanding Lead Actress award, while their playful High Valyrian exchange delighted Game of Thrones fans

Then in the second innings I was trying to use the footmarks to bring the ball from outside to the stumps. That was the plan, and using more angles to make the batters uncomfortable.

Noah Wyle won the Best Actor Emmy for his performance as Dr Michael Robby Robinavitch in The Pitt Season 2 at the 78th Emmy Awards. The win marks his second consecutive victory in the category. Wyle thanked his fellow nominees, calling their work inspirational

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam will represent OGDCL as a guest player in the President's Trophy after asking the PCB for help after a prolonged century drought

Scooter Braun penned a heartfelt birthday tribute for Sydney Sweeney as she turned 29, calling the actress the exception to every rule and praising their true partnership. Sharing a video of the couple dancing outside a castle, Braun said Sweeney makes him smile harder

Jean Smart has made Emmy history by becoming the first female performer to win the lead comedy acting award for every season of the same show. The actor secured her fifth Emmy for Hacks Season 5, where she played Deborah Vance

The signatories to the letter sent to the minister are Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh, who have clarified that they are writing not as diplomats or political figures, but as former captains who felt compelled to speak up.

Zendaya channelled 90s glamour at the 2026 Emmys, debuting a chic pixie haircut that instantly transformed her red-carpet look. The bold hairstyle added a retro edge to her sophisticated ensemble, making her one of the evenings standout beauty moments

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am in Koppa police station limits under Maddur taluk of Mandya district, they said

It added that warnings had been issued about the risks of using the illegal route in the strategic waterway, stressing that the strait remains closed and under the control of Iran's naval forces

Female athletes, including Ariarne Titmus and Amy Hunt, voice outrage over Sydney Sweeney's Novig campaign, criticising the sexualization of women's sports

Zendaya and Tom Hollands marriage remains shrouded in mystery after stylist Law Roach claimed they have not officially married yet. His comments contradict Hollands earlier remarks and Zendayas wedding-band appearances, keeping fans guessing about their relationship status

Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, popularly known as M.V., is regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore. He played an important role in the development of major infrastructure projects and left a lasting legacy in Indias engineering history

Sitharaman will begin her schedule by attending the convocation ceremony of Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute (Deemed to be University) in Valappanachavadi at 11.30 am, officials said

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Jaiswal said the process for issuing and validating caste certificates is governed by rules and court judgments and that the existing system should be followed

Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states

Widows Bay dominated the 2026 Emmys with a record 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series and Best Actor for Matthew Rhys, who took home three trophies. The Pitt repeated as Best Drama Series, with Noah Wyle again winning Best Actor

Mohyuddin Ahmed Wani confirmed that the teams participation in the 2026 Asian Champions Trophy in India depends on government approval

Catherine OHara was honoured at the 78th Emmy Awards by her former onscreen children Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy and Dan Levy. Culkin became emotional while recalling OHara as his mom and mama

Social security is an integral pillar of the Missions vision of inclusive growth, helping SHG households manage vulnerabilities, build resilience, and move towards greater and sustained prosperity

Govinda returned from the US to join his familys Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, seeking Bappas blessings for Tina and Yashvardhan. Sunita Ahuja had welcomed the idol in his absence, later explaining his travel plans and crediting Lord Ganesha for her success

The incident took place near Kaithi (Mathiya), beyond Malipur village, on Monday night. The victim, identified as Umesh Chaurasia, was travelling on a motorcycle when a group of men allegedly stopped him and assaulted him with sticks

White-ball coach Brendon McCullum welcomes Kevin Pietersen as England's specialist mentor and encourages him to challenge the coaching staff behind closed doors