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Harmanpreet Kaur has stepped down as India's women's cricket captain across all formats after a decade in leadership. From her early days in Moga to leading India to its maiden Women's ODI World Cup title, here is a look at her cricket journey, family background, personal life and estimated net worth.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other Opposition leaders participated in the 'Save Democracy March' before continuing their protest at the Akashvani Bhavan premises. Gandhi has reportedly been sitting at the protest site for nearly five hours.

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Rahul Gandhi was taken into custody by Delhi Police on Tuesday evening during the Opposition's demonstration targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Akashvani Bhawan premises. The detention came after nearly nine hours of a sit-in protest by the Congress leader

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have reached the Akashvani Bhawan in Delhi as part of their march to the Election Commission. Amid heavy security deployment outside the EC office and Parliament Street, several INDIA bloc MPs have been detained

Jaya Bachchan drew attention during an INDIA bloc protest in Delhi after a video showed her gesturing a journalist's microphone away while being questioned about a poster. The incident renewed discussions about her strained relationship with paparazzi and media interactions.

The claim has surfaced amid a shocking controversy surrounding Premanand Maharaj's ashram. His disciple, Rasik Dulari Sharan, also known as Deepak Lodhi, died on September 25, 2026, after falling from the fourth floor of a building in Vrindavan.

Elon Musk has regained trillionaire status after his fortune jumped $65 billion to $1.04 trillion, driven by gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares. His wealth remains heavily tied to the two companies, which account for more than 98% of his net worth.

A massive fire reportedly broke out at the Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set in Mumbai's Film City and spread to the Hustle 5 set. However, the fire was not on the sets of Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana, and no casualties have been reported.

PIB said the ECI's September 26 SIR press note was never removed, as the Supreme Court issued notices over CEC Gyanesh Kumar's powers.

Ram Gopal Varma reacted to the controversy surrounding an explicit AI-manipulated video involving Janhvi Kapoor and Jr NTR. While several celebrities condemned the content, RGV argued that their public reactions inadvertently amplified it.

INDIA Bloc parties and Congress workers are protesting across several states. Kharge also condemned the alleged harassment of three female journalists during the anti-CEC protests in Delhi. Meanwhile, the Raj Thackeray-Uddhav Thackeray-led Opposition held the 'Garjana Morcha' in Mumbai, drawing criticism from the BJP and Shiv Sena.

A picture of Janhvi posing with an IndiGo flight attendant is currently making rounds on social media. In the photograph, the actress can be seen wearing a pink camisole-style top layered with a beige pullover. However, it was the text printed across her top that caught everyone's attention

The demonstrations, which began as a student-led movement, have drawn teachers, firefighters and other public-sector workers, with large crowds reported in Paris and other cities. Protesters have raised concerns over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school facilities.

Hearing a suo motu case on recent sexual assault incidents, the court stressed crime prevention, stronger patrolling, surveillance, lighting and concrete ground-level safety measures across vulnerable areas.

Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Election Commission and the Centre on a batch of pleas seeking suspension of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and challenging the manner in which the poll panel led by him took decisions, allegedly without the approval of two election commissioners

Rakul Preet Singh issued a detailed statement after reports linked her to the Income Tax Department's ongoing probe into suspected film-related financial irregularities. She denied illegal foreign remittances and holding benami property, and said media organisations' commercial pressures cannot come at the cost of facts or someone's reputation

SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey cautions investors to avoid anonymous tips by finfluencers as India's capital markets grow deeper and broader.

The Iran conflict is expected to persist through Trump's term and into the next administration, with ongoing military and economic pressure on Tehran.

Police used tear gas and baton-charged to disperse the crowd as protesters attempted to breach multiple layers of barricades. Videos circulating on social media appeared to show several protesters being beaten. The Delhi Police maintained that force became necessary after demonstrators turned violent.

Foreign devotees from Germany, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Ghana and other countries performed Pind Daan and Tarpan at Bihar's Gaya Ji during the Pitru Paksha Mahasangam Mela. The pilgrims visited the Falgu River, Vishnupad Temple and sacred Pind VedIs to honour their departed loved ones.

Shardiya Navratri 2026 will begin on October 11 and continue for nine days until October 19, with Vijayadashami celebrated on October 20. The festival begins with Ghatasthapana/Kalash Sthapana, followed by worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, fasting, puja and other rituals.

Addressing the gathering, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said the movement would continue under the 'Jail Bharo' call and described peaceful assembly in support of voting rights

The Flydubai cockpit attack investigation has uncovered alleged al-Qaeda radicalisation links involving Omani co-pilot Hamam Alhamami. Reports say he had extremist concerns raised during his Oman Air career and allegedly intended to crash Flight FZ1073 in Israel before Captain Smit Machchhar and passengers intervened.

The J&K Government has approved 15 crore for restoring the traditional pilgrimage route to the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine through Nagrota and Bamyal. Residents of around 25 villages have long sought the route's revival, saying it would ease pressure on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, provide pilgrims an alternative route to Katra, revive the historic Deva Mai Temple link and promote socio-economic development in villages along the stretch.

The SIA Kashmir conducted searches at two residential premises in Kulgam and Qazigund as part of an investigation into an alleged transnational human trafficking and cyber fraud network. The investigation concerns the alleged trafficking of unemployed youth to Myanmar through Thailand on the pretext of overseas employment and their subsequent exploitation in cyber scam operations.

Srinagar Police has busted an organised inter-state pharmaceutical drug-trafficking network and arrested eight persons in connection with an FIR registered at Police Station Safakadal. The investigation has led to the recovery of over 2.19 lakh drug tablets/capsules, codeine-containing liquid, a heroin-like substance, 85.75 lakh in cash, gold worth crores, luxury items, a pistol and other articles.

A heated exchange erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly over the functioning of unregistered social media news handles, with Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo alleging that a domestic worker associated with the family of a sitting legislator was running a Facebook news page allegedly used to target political opponents.

Security forces killed Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa in an overnight operation in the Yousmarg forests of Budgam district. Moosa, a former Pakistani Army commando, was reportedly involved in several attacks on security forces in Rajouri, Poonch, Kulgam and north Kashmir. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.

Jammu and Kashmir's pace sensation Auqib Nabi has made his India ODI debut against the West Indies in Guwahati. The Baramulla-born pacer, who played a key role in J&K's historic Ranji Trophy triumph and claimed 60 wickets in the 2025-26 season, became the third cricketer from J&K to represent India at the international level.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday withdrew a Bill seeking amendments to the salaries and allowances of legislators after strong opposition from BJP MLAs in the Assembly. The BJP members demanded that the government should first regularise daily wagers, while Omar said he had decided to withdraw the Bill if even one member opposed it.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has widened its investigation into the R.S. Pura Observation Home escape case to probe alleged links between local gangsters and Dubai-based gangster-turned-terror operative Shahzad Bhatti.

On the eve of the first anniversary of the September 2025 Leh violence that left four people dead, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has approved the withdrawal of criminal cases against 20 individuals. The move comes as the Administration seeks to promote peace and social harmony, while Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge renewed the demand for constitutional safeguards, including Sixth Schedule protection, for Ladakh.

The Jammu and Kashmir Government has dismissed Khalid Hussain, a Grade-II government school teacher accused in the alleged rape and death of a minor girl in Kishtwar, invoking Article 311(2)(b) of the Constitution.

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two FIRs against former Baramulla Assistant Director Sheeba Inayat over alleged diversion and misappropriation of government food grains and accumulation of assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. The ACB has alleged a wrongful loss of Rs 2.61 crore in the foodgrain case and recovered incriminating material during searches of her residential and office premises.

Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Police suspect the woman's involvement in a narco-terror module operating across South Kashmir and are investigating the wider drug-trafficking network.

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.

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.

Handwara Police, along with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles and 92 Battalion CRPF, busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module in north Kashmir by arresting an ex-terrorist allegedly operating as a hybrid terrorist. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, was arrested from Handwara town, with a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 16 rounds of ammunition recovered from his possession.

Jammu and Kashmir's para-archery star Sheetal Devi clinched her maiden individual World Archery Para Series title in Ahmedabad, defeating Kazakhstan's Aizada Seidan in a dramatic shoot-off. The reigning world champion held her nerve to fire an inner 10 after the final ended 144-144, continuing her remarkable rise as one of India's brightest para-sport stars.

The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of Adeel Majid Rather, an accused white-collar terrorist linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case. Separately, security forces intensified surveillance along the Samba border following intelligence inputs about suspected Pakistani drone activity, with BSF and SOG conducting searches across several sensitive sectors.

Congress has once again refused to join Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government in Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining that it will not accept any cabinet berth until statehood and the constitutional rights of the people are restored. JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra said the party would continue supporting the National Conference government against any attempt by the BJP to destabilise it.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the J&K Police Crime Branch has arrested Junaid-ul-Islam from Bengaluru in connection with an alleged Rs 2-crore investment fraud case. The accused allegedly collected money from several people in Kashmir by promising monthly returns of 10 per cent while claiming an association with an e-commerce company.

A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged sexual assault, illegal termination of pregnancy and death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and her stillborn child in Kishtwar's Chatroo. Meanwhile, the Tribal Gujjar Bakarwal Welfare Foundation has demanded protection for the victim's family and strict action against those allegedly attempting to hush up the case.

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.

Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba districts. Police have launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and whether there is any connection between the two cases.

Veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and urged the administration to withdraw cases against youth linked to the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. They also sought financial assistance for affected families, early submission of the inquiry report and an early meeting with the Centre on the broader Ladakh issue.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked BJP's Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor in an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case following a complaint by a contractor. The BJP has suspended Gayoor from all organisational posts and responsibilities. The case comes amid renewed efforts by the party to expand its political footprint in the Kashmir Valley and recalls an earlier case involving the BJP's former Bandipora district president.