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Installed at the Asthalaxmi Temple in Sugar Land, Texas, this statue has been the centre of a tussle since 2024. Tensions started after a few Christians called in unChristian.

Lab-grown diamonds have emerged as one of the biggest challenges for the natural diamond market. While chemically identical to natural diamonds, they are typically 70-85 per cent cheaper. Wholesale prices of synthetic diamonds have fallen more than 75 per cent since 2022

The rupee gained 5 paise to 95.57 against the US dollar as cheaper crude and stronger Asian currencies offered support while FII outflows and dollar strength limited gains overall.

Xbox has announced 268 more job cuts as part of its ongoing restructuring, Chief Content Officer Matt Booty said in an internal memo. The changes include moving development of the next mainline Halo game from Halo Studios to a dedicated Activision team. Xbox also said it is reviewing the futures of Ninja Theory and Arkane.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has summoned Doolla for questioning on Wednesday. IIT Bombay also formed a 10-member panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wakode's death, with the committee expected to submit its report within a week.

Actor Vivek Oberoi reacted to Salman Khan's stand against online trolling and body-shaming, urging people to focus on positivity rather than negativity. His remarks come years after his highly publicised fallout with Salman Khan over Aishwarya Rai.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia turned chef during his Bengaluru visit as he tried his hand at making dosa at the popular Rameshwaram Cafe. A video of Scindia preparing and serving the dosa has caught attention on social media.

Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away at 75 on September 22. Her funeral was held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening and was attended by Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others. Yash Raj Films confirmed the news, while the family requested privacy as they mourned their loss

Sensex gained 194 points and Nifty rose 49 points in early trade as crude slipped below $100, while metal, FMCG and PSU bank shares led broad-based sectoral gains in morning trade.

New packaging rules will require soaps, shampoos and toothpaste to carry green, red or brown markings indicating whether their ingredients are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin. The symbols must appear at the top of the package's principal display panel.

A woman in Greater Noida West lost her newly purchased iPhone 18 Pro after two motorcycle-borne men allegedly asked whether it was the new iPhone before snatching it from her hand.

Sharif had previously praised Trump for helping facilitate the ceasefire, while India has rejected claims of third-party mediation.

President Droupadi Murmu urged popular film stars not to endorse products that could harm people's health, saying celebrities have a strong influence on young people.

The mother of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on September 18, alleged that her son had told the family he was facing casteist slurs and torture at the institute. His father has accused a professor and others of caste-based harassment, leading to an FIR.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and suggested reconsidering the holiday marking Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary. The demand triggered strong protests and sloganeering by BJP legislators, with the Speaker intervening to restore order.

TRAI has introduced new rules requiring telecom operators to provide shorter-validity Special Tariff Vouchers for voice, SMS and data services. The move aims to improve flexibility for consumers, especially low-income users and those who do not require bundled data plans

One accused in the alleged gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl in Delhi's Kalkaji area was apprehended after an encounter, while two others are being questioned. Police said the incident took place at Aastha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Temple.

India on Tuesday condemned Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan's Kunar and Paktika provinces, which Afghan authorities and the UN said killed three civilians and injured four. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal expressed condolences and reaffirmed India's support for Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Google has been fined 403 million by Ireland's Data Protection Commission for violating EU privacy rules over its handling of users' location data. The regulator found issues involving Web & App Activity, Location History and Location Accuracy between 2018 and 2020 and ordered Google to comply with GDPR requirements within six months.

Aditya Dhar hopes to return to the National Film Awards next year with Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh. The filmmaker celebrated Article 370 winning three awards, including Best Actress for Yami Gautam and Best Feature Film.

The alleged Rs 550-crore 'fake silver' offerings controversy at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji Shrine has reached a crucial stage, with police informing the Court that statements of certain senior Shrine Board officials are yet to be recorded. The police have also received 116 pages of official records along with substantial CCTV footage and electronic data, which are being examined as part of the ongoing enquiry.

The Nifty fell 85.30 points to 23,329, ending a four-day gain due to selling in IT and financial sectors amid mixed sectoral trends.

Nandan Yadav, the main accused in the Jamui minor assault and molestation case, was injured in a police encounter on Tuesday, sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken into custody and admitted to Jamui Sadar Hospital. Another accused, Hareram Yadav, was also injured

Winners this year are: Yami Gautam, who has been named Best Actress for Article 370, while Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion) share the Best Actor honour. Article 370 has won Best Feature Film, Randeep Hooda has won Best Debut Director for Swatantrya Veer Savarkar.

Pregnant Leigh-Anne Pinnock made London Fashion Week's debut for Di Petsa's 'Holy Milk' collection. She walked the runway showcasing her baby bump in an all-white ensemble featuring a sculptural lactating bralette that released liquid for a breastfeeding-inspired effect.

Merchants receiving up to Rs 1 lakh monthly through UPI are also exempt from MDR. NPCI said GST paid on MDR can be adjusted against output GST liability, while UPI person-to-person transactions will remain completely free.

India clinched their first gold medal of the Asian Games 2026 in Japan after producing a dominant performance against Sri Lanka in the women's cricket final. Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. delivered a complete performance, first piling on the runs and then dismantling Sri Lanka's batting line-up to secure a comprehensive victory.

Tensions between the US and Iran escalated as Washington warned that Iranian airlines could face global shutdowns through secondary sanctions. The Strait of Hormuz remains a major flashpoint amid disruptions to shipping, while attacks involving Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia have added to regional instability.

Gold prices slipped below Rs 1,53,400 on the MCX, while silver fell below Rs 2.40 lakh per kg as rising US Treasury yields and expectations of further rate hikes weighed on precious metals.

Explore how purposeful SUV design, intuitive cabin layouts, and smart tech define everyday usability in the Skoda Kushaq and Kia Sonet.

Product leader Yaroslava Mazepina reveals how targeting overlooked customer friction and solving the right problems creates durable business value, retention, and competitive advantage

Engineering leader Daniil Mazepin explains why observability, reliability, and business impact not commoditised features will define successful enterprise AI systems.

The petitioner argued that rules concerning the National Song fall under the Union government, while the Karnataka government maintained that singing the entire song is not mandatory. The issue has triggered a political controversy in the state.

White House has launched 'Trump TV', a 24/7 streaming platform featuring President Donald Trump's speeches, administration announcements and official updates, amid a press access dispute involving CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

Veer Pahariya's Prem Keetanu trailer offers a glimpse into a youthful romantic comedy revolving around a complicated love triangle. The film also marks Aafiya Sayed's Bollywood debut and stars Aparshakti Khurana. Prem Keetanu will be released on October 2, clashing with Ajay Devgn's Drishyam 3

Vedaant Madhavan is scheduled to compete next in the men's 200m freestyle at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The event is scheduled for September 23, 2026, giving the young swimmer another opportunity to make an impact at his maiden Asian Games.

Bombay High Court quashed a GST demand of over 79.7 crore against Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment, ruling that cinematographic films do not become information technology software through digital delivery.

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, bringing tariff concessions on several New Zealand products. Kiwi fruit, apples and Manuka honey could become cheaper under specified quotas, while the pact is also expected to boost Indian exports and bilateral trade.

As contactless authentication, AI agents, biometric security and multi-rail payments expand globally, India is positioning UPI to support faster, safer and increasingly autonomous digital transactions.

Sensex and Nifty opened marginally higher as softer crude prices, a firmer rupee and positive global markets lifted sentiment, while realty shares led early gains in opening trade.

He called the practice disgusting and urged women who are uncomfortable with such photographs to speak up. Salman also highlighted how several actresses, including Neha Dhupia and Janhvi Kapoor, have previously objected to such pictures.

As the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly begins its autumn session, five nominated seats remain vacant nearly two years after the 2024 elections. The nominations, provided for under the J&K Reorganisation Act, could take the Assembly's strength to 95 and alter the majority mark.

In 2026, Pitru Paksha begins on September 27 and concludes on October 10 with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. Purnima Shraddha will be observed on September 26, a day before the main Pitru Paksha period begins. The exact Shraddha date is generally determined by the Tithi on which the ancestor passed away

Video purportedly shows sparks and a brief blaze near the pandal's decorations. Police and security personnel were seen managing the situation. A civic official told the incident was promptly controlled and no injuries were reported.

Taylor Swift returned to Arrowhead Stadium to support Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs during Week 2. Wearing a Chiefs tank top, Swift drew attention with her enthusiastic reaction to Kelce's touchdo

Pakistan carried out fresh airstrikes in several areas of Afghanistan, with three people reportedly killed and several others injured in Kunar province. The strikes also targeted areas in Paktika province, further escalating tensions between Islamabad and Kabul.

Karan Johar has announced a film on Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder and first chief of R&AW. Based on Nitin Gokhale's book R.N. Kao: Gentleman Spymaster, the film is slated for theatrical release on August 11, 2028.

Two separate cases of alleged crimes against minor girls have emerged in Delhi. In Sadar Bazaar, a Class 6 student was allegedly sexually assaulted inside a shop after being restrained, and a 56-year-old accused was arrested.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Deputy Chairman of Dubai Police and Public Security, died at the age of 76 on Monday morning. The reason for his death has not been specified

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claimed that rising inflation had offset the impact of GST rate cuts announced in September 2025, arguing that consumption gains had been mixed. His remarks came as August 2026 GST collections rose 14.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,99,853 crore