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Salman Khan on BB 10 has spoken out against those who create and share fake artificial intelligence (AI) videos on social media. He also discussed how bullying and eve-teasing have found new forms on social media because of AI.

The Supreme Court has taken up on its own proceedings in rape cases which have been reported from Delhi and surrounding areas in recent times, including the case of a minor who was gangraped on a sleeper bus, and observed that the incidents bore painful similarities with the 2012 Nirbhaya case.

High security continued to be deployed around the Shahi Masjid Complex following protests and stone-pelting amid opposition to the proposed removal of the mosque portion.

AIMRA has called for merchant UPI payments to continue under the existing zero-MDR structure. AIMRA Vice President and Delhi-NCR President Tarvinder Singh said the association had chosen October 2 for the protest to draw attention to the concerns of mobile retailers.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma faces scrutiny after a video appeared to show him slapping a man during a Tilak Nagar road inspection.

Shares of National Stock Exchange of India fell below their IPO price and traded over 6 percent lower from the peak after listing.

India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. A comfortable win in the end for the men in blue. With the ball, they fought back after West Indies made a great start. With the bat, India always looked in total control.

The decision was taken after a meeting between the IBA and UFBU at 9:30 pm on Sunday, during which the two sides discussed the demand for a five-day banking week along with other pending issues raised by the unions.

Domestic markets opened lower on Monday as global factors like crude oil and US yields weighed on investor sentiment.

A video of former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli from a Thane care facility has drawn concern among fans. In the clip, Kambli spoke about receiving love and care at Nidan while praising its facilities. The former batsman has faced health challenges in recent years, including hospitalisation in 2024 due to multiple medical complications.

Virat Kohli has become only the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs, getting there 74 innings faster than Sachin Tendulkar. He reached the landmark in 46 balls against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram.

Kashmera Shah has hit back after Komal Rani Swarnkar made a shocking allegation about Sunita Ahuja. In a social media post, Kashmera said women who focus on and protect their families are often called ude, dominating and selfish.

Sensex and Nifty recovered after recent falls, but sustaining above key levels is vital to strengthen the market recovery.

The move is expected to particularly benefit senior citizens and other users who primarily use their mobile phones for making calls and have little or no requirement for internet data. Such consumers could opt for basic voice and SMS plans instead of paying for bundled data services.

The Centre will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal to streamline insurance services and enhance risk protection for livestock farmers.

Nestle India responded to a Mumbai customer's claim of finding worms in a Maggi packet, assuring strict quality controls are in place.

ACs, TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and other consumer appliances are set to become costlier from October 1, with manufacturers planning price increases amid rising copper, aluminium, steel, crude-linked and freight costs. The hike could be around 5-8% for several categories and marks the industry's third price increase of 2026

The J&K Horticulture Department has established 1,103.79 hectares under high-density apple plantations across Kashmir, benefiting around 4,428 farmers, with Gala and Red Delicious strains accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the area.

The announcement comes amid scrutiny of the Election Commission, while a separate July 29 letter by two Election Commissioners to the Cabinet Secretary has been clarified as concerning a senior Deputy Election Commissioner, not Kuma

On the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025 violence in Leh, climate activist and LAB leader Sonam Wangchuk demanded that the findings of the judicial inquiry headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan be made public. He also questioned the police firing, sought dignified compensation for victims' families and raised concerns over his nearly six-month detention under the NSA.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were spotted together ahead of Love & War. During their photo session, a paparazzo repeatedly called out to Ranbir, to which Ranbir said, Bahot bol raha hai tu ha. (You Are Talking Too Much).

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth said land victory remains the only tangible measure of success in war, despite rapid advances in defence technology and information warfare. He said modern conflicts are becoming increasingly indefinite, with periods of intense fighting followed by pauses.

The central question is not whether Gyanesh Kumar should be held accountable. If the allegations against him are established, he must face due process. The more important question is whether the campaign against him is intended to restore the independence and credibility of the Election Commission.

Since May 2026, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool has provided crucial war-risk insurance to Indian shipping amid rising global conflicts.

DRDO signed a Rs 500-crore project with Zero mK India to build indigenous 20 mK dilution fridge for quantum computing.

Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has sparked fresh social media reactions after a poster showed a vanar character wearing spectacles, with netizens joking about the modern eyewear in the Treta Yuga setting. The film had already faced backlash over Anjali's casting as Mata Sita

JKSSB and JKPSC collected Rs 82.45 crore in application and examination fees over the past 23 months, while only 4,702 of the 12,241 government posts advertised since October 2024 have been filled.

A disciple of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, identified as Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after falling from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka was detained with several activists in Guwahati ahead of the group's regional volunteers' meeting. While being taken away, Ranka alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was scared of CJP exposing school conditions and raised concerns over land, forests and water in Kaziranga.

India's electoral technology must move beyond digitisation towards a transparent, secure and auditable information architecture.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Alia Bhatt, who looked spectacular in an ivory lace saree with scalloped edges and sequin work all over, walked alongside Vicky Kaushal. The star-studded night saw the presence of Bollywood stars, including Shabana Azmi, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shalini Passi, Sonali Bendre, Khushi Kapoor and others.

Students at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, protested and vandalised campus property after unverified WhatsApp claims alleged a female student was raped. Police said no rape complaint or evidence has emerged so far. A woman's suicide near the campus days earlier was also reported

Several public sector banks and 28 regional rural banks are open today, September 27, giving customers a chance to complete branch banking work before the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. The special Sunday opening does not automatically apply to private sector banks.

China has called for respect for the sovereignty and security of Gulf countries while urging an end to threats, sanctions and the blockade against Cuba. The remarks by Vice President Han Zheng at the UNGA came shortly after the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, highlighting continuing differences between Beijing and Washington.

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car was allegedly attacked with eggs and stones by a group in West Bengal's Hooghly while he was travelling to Mamata Banerjee's rally. The vehicle's rear windshield was damaged, forcing Ghosh to return to Kolkata. Ghosh and TMC leaders blamed BJP workers, while police are investigating the incident.

ECI also eased hearing rules by allowing online participation in certain cases. Meanwhile, Karnataka Congress leaders and workers protested in Bengaluru, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and alleging irregularities in electoral rolls. The allegations made by Congress were not independently verified.

Srinagar Police has attached or frozen four immovable properties collectively valued at approximately 7.11 crore in separate cases related to drug trafficking and terror activities. The action was taken under provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act, targeting properties allegedly linked to proceeds of illicit activities and financial networks supporting narcotics and terror-related operations.

Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India, saying winning the tournament is his motivation. The former India captain, who has already retired from Tests and T20Is, will now focus on ODI cricket ahead of the tournament.

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk defended his comparison between the situation in Ladakh and China's treatment of Tibetans, saying he was referring only to the Leh violence of September 24 and not to the decades-long suffering of Tibetans. He also apologised to Tibetan friends who were hurt by his remarks. The Central Tibetan Administration criticised the comparison as misplaced and inaccurate.

India's foreign exchange reserves fell $14.9 billion to $765.9 billion in the week ended September 18, marking their sharpest weekly decline since November 2024. The drop was driven mainly by lower foreign currency assets, including a $10.9 billion dollar sale by the RBI and revaluation losses

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India can achieve more than 10 per cent economic growth by embracing technology and innovation across sectors, while stressing greater efforts from all stakeholders to realise the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari. Ranbir prompted MrBeast to say Jai Shri Ram and later explained Lord Ram's story and his sacrifice for his father's promise and duties.

Bank employees across India will begin a three-day strike from September 28 to demand a five-day workweek and better work-life balance. The UFBU has also warned of an indefinite strike from October 26 if their demands remain unresolved.

A video of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill going face-to-face during India's practice session ahead of the first ODI against West Indies has gone viral. The animated exchange sparked speculation among fans about a possible argument.

Ajay Devgn joined Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis and daughter Divija Fadnavis for the annual 'Sea Shore Shine 2026' clean-up drive at Mumbai's Juhu Beach, a day after Ganesh Visarjan. Organised by the Divyaj Foundation with the BMC and Mumbai Police.

In the 87-second clip shared by Mr. Trump on Truth Social on Friday (September 25, 2026), Mr. Sharif refers to Operation Sindoor launched by India last May to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack as external aggression and credits Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir for his courageous leadership.

Sharif on Friday used the UN General Assembly podium to credit US President Donald Trump for his imely intervention in the 2025 conflict with India, as he again raked up the Kashmir issue

The US is restricting Chinese-made advanced robots to prevent espionage risks and develop its own AI infrastructure.

The RBI Bulletin stated that a high credit-deposit ratio may not indicate vulnerability in the banking system amid strong credit growth.

CAIT has distanced itself from the proposed No UPI Day on October 2, clarifying that it neither issued nor supported any such protest call. The traders' body said reports linking it to the initiative were factually incorrect and urged traders and consumers to rely on official communications.