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Congress urges Modi govt to rebuild Global South trust ahead of BRICS summit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The Congress party on Saturday said the BJP government must take deliberate steps to rebuild confidence a

Poonam Dhillon, Padmini Kolhapure challenge CINTAA elections, call poll process haphazard, one-sided

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) elections are being held today amid an ongoing legal battle ov

Celine Dions Paris Comeback: A Painful Battle to Find Her Voice Again

The Quebec-born singer of My Heart Will Go On will see her dream of returning to the stage finally materialise on Saturday when she steps out at

Vijay Sethupathi launches teaser of Gautham Ram Karthiks political thriller Bloody Politics

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) Popular Tamil star Vijay Sethupathi on Saturday released the teaser of director Dhina Raghavan's eagerly aw

Iceland to Push Whaling Ban, Leaving Norway and Japan Isolated

Whaling in Iceland has sparked years of protests from animal welfare campaigners and Hollywood celebrities.

Power cuts in Kerala hand Left its first major weapon against Satheesan govt

Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 12 (IANS)For nearly a decade, power cuts had largely vanished from Kerala's political discourse, depriving

Three Arrested in Cyber Fraud Scheme Involving Washing Machine Spare Parts

Three individuals were arrested in New Delhi for a cyber fraud scheme that scammed a victim out of 150,000 through fake spare parts sales. Three

Drydocks World, Cochin Shipyard form 50:50 JV for ship repair facility

The joint venture will operate, consolidate and expand Kochi's International Ship Repair Facility, adding capacity for Indian, regional and inter

Pune Police probe fake Kurash certificate racket; 71 govt recruits under scanner

Police said the certificates were allegedly generated by falsely showing that taluka, district and state-level Kurash competitions had taken plac

Bombay HC seeks Centres stand on whether OCI holders can play in BCCI tournaments

The BCCI has decided that a player must hold a passport of India to take part in tournaments that bodies under the BCCI organise

Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat Quits Congress Party Posts After ED Raids

I am a member of the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee's executive body and a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee at the nat

Audi embarks on 2.0, eyes to double market share in three years in India

The company has lined up three new products, including all-new Q3 SUV and next-generation Audi A5

MP HC refuses to quash FIR against 4 in Damoh school hijab case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to quash an FIR registered against four former office-bearers and staff of a school in Damoh accused of

US Open: Shelton says he is 'fully ready' for Zverev challenge

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 12 (IANS) USA's top-ranked player Ben Shelton said he is ready for the US Open final against current Roland Garros c

Terror Probe: NIA Raids Multiple Locations Across Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Sep 12: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday conducted searches at multiple locations across Kashmir as part of its ongo

India face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final, with Shafali and Deepti key to title bid

India and Sri Lanka meet in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final on Sunday. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma are key players for the Indian team. Both t

'Was joking': Sena minister Sarnaik says Sanjay Dutt apologised for 'couldn't learn Marathi' comment after Dahi Handi row

A note from Sarnaik's office said Dutt called the minister and spoke to him in Marathi, eginning with 'Pratap bhai, Jai Maharashtra'. Dutt also

BRICS Summit 2026: Congress calls for stronger Indian leadership, urges Modi govt to prioritise Global South

The Congress said India should provide moral leadership and strategic clarity to BRICS, while balancing its commitment to a rules-based internati

Former Indian cricketer Sreesanth

V Santhakumaran Nair, father of former Indian cricketer S Sreesanth, died at a private hospital here, family sources said on Saturday. He was 89.

Modi and Anwar Ibrahim Discuss Bilateral Cooperation in New Delhi Meeting

Indian PM Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim meet in New Delhi to enhance cooperation in trade, defense, and technology during BRICS Summit. Mod

Uttar Pradesh pushes sugarcane transformation with digital reforms, modern governance

The number of sugarcane farmers associated with the sector has also shown a steady increase over the years, reaching 48,03,084 bonded farmers in

CBI Nabs CGST Officer, Consultant In

NEW DELHI, Sep 12: The CBI has arrested a Superintendent in the office of the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise and a CGST consultant in co

Shiv Sena UBT likens Trump's $5,000 poll pledge to India's 'freebie politics' in Saamana editorial

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Saturday launched a sharp attack on what it termed the growing global culture of elec

UGC NET June 2026 re-exam provisional answer key released; candidates can challenge answers till September 13

Candidates can challenge answers online till September 13, 11:59 PM, by paying Rs 200 per question. Valid challenges will be considered before th

Delhi's BRICS Reckoning: Can the Global South Hold Together

The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, under India's chairship, with Prime Minister Narendra Mod. Ind

China signals reset in India ties as Xi Jinping visits New Delhi for BRICS summit

China has signalled its intent to stabilise ties with India as Xi Jinping visits New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, with border issues, trade and co

1st T20I: Bumrah Back In The Mix As Afghanistan Prepare To host India In India (preview)

Arun Jaitley Stadium: The Indian team's nets session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday night offered a small, telling picture. Under lights,

Vijay Mallya still evading Indian law, asset recovery does not end money laundering case: ED

ED has told the Bombay High Court that recovery of 14,131.6 crore from Vijay Mallya's assets does not end the money laundering proceedings agains

Gold, silver prices fall: What could decide the next move and outlook

Gold and silver prices fell amid rising crude oil prices and shifting US rate expectations. Investors are now watching inflation data, the Federa

KTR Criticizes Telangana CM Over Sexual Harassment Case Against BRS Legislators

KTR condemns Telangana CM for misuse of law in filing sexual harassment cases against BRS members, raising questions about police actions. KTR Cr

Lady Gaga welcomes first baby with fianc Michael Polansky, keeps newborn details private

Lady Gaga and her fianc Michael Polansky have reportedly welcomed their first child together. The couple has kept details about the newborn priva

KTR Criticizes Telangana CM Over Allegations Against BRS Legislators

KTR accuses Telangana CM of misusing law against BRS legislators while questioning the handling of past harassment allegations. KTR Criticizes Te

Alia Bhatt says she 'never felt' she could have acted in 'Don't Be Shy'

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 12 (IANS) Actress-producer Alia Bhatt said she never felt that she should have acted in Dont Be Shy, adding that she i

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in India to attend BRICS Summit

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, marking his

Delhi Police Arrests 3 over Pro-Khalistan Graffiti at Singhu Border

According to police sources, Pannun, the chief of the banned pro-Khalistan organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), had also claimed responsibility

China Southern Airlines Resumes Direct Flights Between Delhi and Guangzhou Ahead of Xi Jinpings Visit

China Southern Airlines will restart direct flights from New Delhi to Guangzhou on September 21, marking a significant step in India-China connec

Pakistan: Over 1,900 Child Abuse Cases Reported In 1st Half Of 2026

Over 1,900 cases of violence and abuse against children were reported in Pakistan in the first six months of the year, a senior politician has sa

Business, Bilaterals & Global Conversations: PM Modi shares BRICS day 1 highlights

What are the AI threats flagged by Anthropic? | Explained

Anthropic released information about several malicious activities detected and disrupted between December 2025 and August 2026, which had serious

Kalasalingam University Signs MoU With Three Firms

The MoUs were signed by Dr. Narayanan and industry representatives Ashik Shah Jahangeer, founder and CEO, TechShuttle; Vissweswer, DGM, and Vijay

SCOOP: Aamir Khan, Sajid Nadiadwala and R. Balki discussing an ambitious superhero film

Last year, Aamir Khan was discussing a Pan-India superhero film with Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj. Multiple meetings and narrations happened o

Saudi Arabia has few options as it faces mounting threats from Iran, its allies

US President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated West Asia war ahead of congressional elections

EXCLUSIVE: Dr Sharad Bhutadiya aka Drishyams Martin Uncle speaks highly of Ajay Devgn: Hes very cool; doesnt do show-off and treats everyone equally; yeh aaj kal nahin dekhne ko milta hai

Bollywood Hungama travelled to Goa earlier this week for the trailer launch of the much-awaited Drishyam The Conclusion. Soon after we reached ou

Mona Vasu joins Jagadhatri as a police officer, promises a refreshing TV drama

Mona Vasu joins Jagadhatri as a cop, marking a new phase in her television journey. The actor says the show stands apart from conventional saas-b

Xi Jinping arrives in India for BRICS Summit, set to hold key bilateral talks with PM Modi today

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, marking his first visit to India in nearl

PM Modi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hold bilateral meeting

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hel

iPhone sale starts today in India: Check iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Pro Max price, features, specs, comparison with US, Dubai and other places

Apples iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are priced significantly higher in India than in several international markets, with the US offering t

SBI Research Predicts Inflation Could Rise Above 6.5% Amidst Oil Price Surge

SBI Research warns that inflation may exceed 6.5% due to rising oil prices, urging RBI to raise repo rates in upcoming months. SBI Research Predi

BRICS Summit 2026: What Is BRICS? When Was It Formed, Members, Objectives

BRICS Summit 2026: BRIC was formalised at the first meeting of BRIC Foreign Ministers on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UN

GV Prakash Kumar Replaces Thaman In Aadarsha Kutumbam?

The film stars Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead, while Nivetha Pethuraj, Yuvina, Raj Prajwal, Rao Ramesh, Satya and Brahmaji play key roles.

'Sanjay Nishad scared of losing Dalit, minority support': SP on protests against Vinod Sahani's murder

Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 12 (IANS) A day after Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav launched a veiled attack on Uttar Pradesh Ministe

TMC faction war reaches ECI as Ritabrata Banerjee-led delegation arrives in Delhi

A rebel Trinamool Congress faction met the Election Commission regarding party leadership. The delegation, led by Ritabrata Banerjee, sought reco

Three arrested in anti-BRICS Summit graffiti case in Delhi

Delhi Police arrested three individuals for graffiti at Singhu Border. The accused allegedly acted on behalf of Sikhs for Justice. Police examine

Amjed Ullah Khan calls Akbaruddin Owaisi

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisis remarks on a students Economically Backward Class (EBC)

Mumbais Mithi River Gets Rs 1,800-Crore Flood, Sewage Control Project; Completion Target December 2029

West Bengal Bypolls: Congress Names Candidates for Rejinagar, Nandigram

The Congress named Mohammed Abdullahil Kafi and Milan Pradhan as its candidates for the by-polls to the Rejinagar and Nandigram assembly constitu

WATCH: PM Modi & Russian President Putin shared car journey at BRICS Summit 2026

WATCH: PM Modi & Russian President Putin shared car journey at BRICS Summit 2026

India Prepares for Asian Games 2026: A Look at Past Achievements and Future Aspirations

India has a rich history in the Asian Games, aiming for more medals in the upcoming 2026 event in Japan. India Prepares for Asian Games 2026: A L

680 bags of subsidised fertiliser seized in Karnataka, Kerala diversion suspected

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS)Karnataka's Agriculture Department has seized 680 bags of subsidised fertiliser worth around Rs 18 lakh ne

Chennai corporation makes four-way waste segregation mandatory, warns of penalties

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has made segregation of municipal waste at source mandatory across th

US Open: New No. 1 Rybakina, 3-peat eyeing Sabalenka set to battle for glory

Digital Desk | New York, Sep 12 (IANS) In a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open final, the U.S. Open will conclude with a perfect finale: a three

Singappens Ramp Up Protection of Women, Children

As part of its awareness and preventive initiatives, the SSF conducted 3,484 awareness programmes involving school and college students, the gene

How Salim Ali, A Curious Boy, Became The

A childhood encounter with an unusual bird led Slim Ali to study Indias birds, popularise birdwatching and champion their habitats.

BRICS: PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at Hyderabad

Miraggio's A/W '26 Collection Marks the Beginning of a New Era for the Brand

New Delhi [India], September 12: Miraggio, one of India's fastest-growing accessories brands, unveils its A/W '26 collection, marking a defining

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister

Both leaders exchanged perspectives on regional and international developments of mutual interest and reaffirmed their commitment to close cooper

Oracle Plans More Job Cuts, Adds $700 Million To Restructuring Costs Amid AI Spending

Oracle is reportedly under financial strain from an expensive expansion of AI data centres built for customers including OpenAI, having already b

Censor Board clears Thambidurai's 'Cold Call' for release with U/A certificate

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 12 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Thambidurai's upcoming Tamil film '

Dorothy: Karthik Subbarajs film gets standing ovation during world premiere at TIFF

The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja and stars Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth in pivotal roles

Bihar: District Council Members Husband Shot Dead During Morning Walk in Sitamarhi

Tensions rise in Sitamarhi after the husband of a district council member is shot dead during his morning walk. Bihar: District Council Members H

Insurance company rejected Rs 3 lakh mediclaim saying it was an obesity treatment; court found the surgery also treats high BP, weight gain, knee pain; insurer ordered to pay Rs 3.5 lakh

An insurance company rejected a Rs 3.2 lakh mediclaim by calling a weight loss surgery an obesity treatment excluded under the policy. The Ernaku

Congress questions timing of raids after Harish Rawat quits party posts following ED action on aide

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawats decision to step down from two Congress posts following E

Saudi Arabia has few options amid mounting threats from Iran, its allies

A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure o

BRICS leaders meet in India as wars and U.S. tensions test the bloc

The summit highlights Indias effort to maintain strategic ties with Russia and Iran while deepening relations with the U.S. and Europe.

Lady Gaga Welcomes First Child With Fianc

Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fianc Michael Polansky, US media reported Friday.

Palghar hospital violence: MLAs son, 13 others arrested; HC slams lax, ridiculous probe

The action taken by the Palghar police appeared to be merely superficial and seemed to have been carried out in a manner that would ultimately be

Forex Reserves Jump $45 Billion

'This rise in foreign exchange reserves was expected given the amount of FCNR(B) flow.'

NIA says Hafiz Saeed is in Pakistan, secures second warrant in 2 months

LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, India's most-wanted terrorist, is in Pakistan, the NIA told a Special Court in Jammu, securing a second non-bailable war

Sexual consent in India: weve learned the vocabulary, but what about the behaviour?

Recent research and conversations with Indian men and women reveal the gap between knowing the language of consent and understanding what it actu

Indian Naval Ship INS Sudarshini Hosts Italian Navy Chief, Strengthening India-Italy Maritime Ties

The Indian Navys training vessel INS Sudarshini hosted the Italian Navy chief, enhancing maritime cooperation between India and Italy. Indian Nav

Ameeshas home robbed of Rs 5 lakh gold-diamond jewellery

Odisha secures investment proposals worth 2.43 lakh crore during UAE outreach

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhis outreach in Abu Dhabi and Dubai led to 24 MoUs and investment intents after 32 investor meetings and round-tab

BRICS Summit in New Delhi: A Platform for Global South Collaboration

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi highlights the emergence of the Global South and fosters dialogue among member nations. BRICS Summit in New De

Bihar's Sattu, Makhana Land In BRICS Welcome Kit, CM Says 'Flavours Are Reaching The World'

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary praised inclusion of sattu and makhana in BRICS Summit welcome kits, highlighting Bihar's culinary heritage globally.

'Have we produced a batter like Sooryavanshi?': Akram on Pakistan's batting crisis

Wasim Akram voiced concern over Pakistan's lack of batting talent emerging from their system. He questioned the Pakistan Super League's decade-lo

Pankit Thakker condemns Rohit Roys dustbin medium remark: Never spit into the plate that gave you your first meal

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Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdom

Houthi rebels are advancing, threatening a vital Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks have forced a major pipeline closure, impacting global mar

India's most-wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan, NIA tells Jammu court, secures warrant

The court was hearing an application filed by the National Investigation Agency seeking an NBW against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and designat

27 gangsters brought to India from abroad by Haryana Police: DGP Ajay Singhal

Haryana Police have successfully deported or extradited twenty-seven gangsters from abroad. The Special Task Force has intensified its actions ag

BJD Moves HC Against Speaker's Decision in Odisha Cross-Voting Case

BJD chief whip and senior MLA Pramila Mallik said on Saturday that she had filed a writ petition before the High Court