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Indian markets rose on Friday as easing crude prices and progress in US-Iran talks bolstered sentiment.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's The Vvaan received mixed responses from moviegoers. While some praised its visuals, regional roots and supernatural storyline, others appreciated the performances of Sidharth and Tamannaah

The MDR collected on eligible high-value merchant transactions will be divided among participants in the UPI ecosystem, with 40% going to the customer's bank, 30% to the acquiring bank or payment gateway, 20% to the UPI app and 10% to the sponsoring bank.

Avoiding activities such as haircuts, shaving and nail trimming is therefore seen as a way of maintaining a restrained and respectful lifestyle during the period.

Jammu and Kashmir Government says vacancies are being addressed through NHM appointments and recruitment, while focus remains on strengthening and optimally utilising existing health facilities.

Trump and Xi raised a toast to 'friendship' at a lavish White House state dinner Thursday night even as trade and AI tensions between the two nations remain far from resolved.

For multiplexes, the proposed levy is Rs 400 per show, compared with the existing Rs 60 charged for air-conditioned cinemas. This is the figure behind the widely reported 570% hike. For single-screen AC cinemas, the proposed rate is Rs 200 per show. Non-AC cinemas, meanwhile, have been listed at Rs 90 per show

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.

The final week of September brings a diverse line-up of films and web series across major OTT platforms, spanning mystery, crime, courtroom drama and romance. Parineeti Chopra's Shaque: Trust No One, Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, Aneet Padda's Hunkkaar: The Roar, Don't Be Shy and The Love Hypothesis.

Five people have been detained in Samastipur after a video allegedly showing the public harassment of a young girl went viral on social media. Police are verifying the video's authenticity, identifying those involved and investigating the circumstances of the alleged incident.

SBI has urged customers to complete important transactions in advance and use ATMs, CSPs, Internet Banking, YONO, Mobile Banking, UPI and other digital services during the strike period.

As of 9.24 am, the Sensex was up 96 points, or 0.13 per cent, at 73,676, while the Nifty gained 20 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 23,084.

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation within 48 hours, alleging irregularities in electoral roll revisions and questioning the Election Commission's functioning.

According to reports, Mushtaq was battling cancer. He had been admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Hospital in critical condition. He was placed in the ICU and reportedly passed away on Thursday evening.

Twinkle Khanna was spotted with son Aarav and daughter Nitara at Mumbai airport. The rare appearance grabbed attention online, with fans praising the star kids and saying Aarav bears a striking resemblance to his late grandfather Rajesh Khanna.

Actor Sooraj Pancholi says he received online abuse and death threats after his name was linked to the Disha Salian death case. He clarified that he has never met Disha Salian or Aaditya Thackeray and urged investigating agencies to conduct a thorough probe.

Gold prices fell Rs 1,600 to Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams in New Delhi, extending losses for a fourth session, while silver dropped Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.37 lakh per kg. A stronger US dollar, higher Treasury yields, rising crude oil prices and weak global cues weighed on precious metals.

Dyson has launched the V16 Piston Animal cordless vacuum in India at Rs 79,900. It features a 900W motor with 315AW suction, an anti-tangle cleaner head that handles long hair, automatic floor-type detection, a dust-compressing CleanCompaktor bin, HEPA filtration and up to 70 minutes of runtime.

Sensex fell 1,247.71 points and Nifty slipped below 23,100 as higher US yields, rising crude, a stronger dollar and financial stocks drove a broad sell-off.

The rule introduces quality standards covering strength, optical performance and traceability. Manufacturers will need certification before sale, potentially affecting low-cost unbranded products and reshaping the fragmented screen protector market in India.

Newlywed Jesni Sam survived a helicopter crash in Georgia just hours after her wedding to Delta pilot Dave Fiji. Dave and the helicopter's pilot were killed, while Jesni suffered severe injuries and remained trapped in the wreckage for nearly six hours, according to a lawsuit filed by Robb & Robb LLC.

NPCI chief Dilip Asbe said. He said most MDR costs are expected to come from large businesses, while banks, payment aggregators and NPCI will work to prevent merchants from passing the charges on to consumers.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the state will challenge the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction to release 4,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, citing a water crisis, declining reservoir inflows and reduced rainfall.

The government and sugar industry are working to keep sugar prices reasonable during Dussehra and Diwali, says ISMA DG Deepak Ballani.

A massive fire broke out on an AC sleeper double-decker bus travelling from Delhi's Kashmiri Gate to Mahoba on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida, killing nine passengers and injuring several others. A survivor undergoing treatment at a Jewar hospital recalled how the bus suddenly caught fire

IRDAI has proposed banning dark patterns on insurance websites, including requiring customers to share personal details such as phone numbers or email addresses before viewing policy features and prices.

At Meta Connect 2026, Zuckerberg pitches lightweight VR glasses, camera-free AI eyewear and a pocket Muse device as the foundation of a post-smartphone computing era

Ajaz Khan criticised Samay Raina after Prayagraj-based Rajesh Mishra alleged that his nearly 40-minute performance on the comedian's show was never aired despite him receiving prize money. Ajaz accused the show of being scripted and also questioned its prize-money practices

Trader groups plan to cover UPI payment devices with black cloth on October 2, protesting the proposed 0.4 percent MDR on eligible transactions above Rs 2,000.

The actor is seen behind the wheel of a classic blue convertible, sporting slicked-back hair, a moustache and sunglasses, while his bloodied and wounded arm hints at a darker storyline. The film, also starring Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt, will release on January 21, 2027

Election Commission of India is facing growing scrutiny over the transparency, neutrality and accountability of its decisions concerning electoral-roll revisions, voter deletions, appeals, campaign finance, Model Code enforcement and political party disputes.

He said the couple decided to get married without first seeking approval from their families, and Jaya later informed her parents, who agreed to the wedding. Amitabh also joked about the elaborate preparations involved in modern weddings, saying he preferred the simplicity of their marriage.

At around 9.23 am, the Sensex was down 564 points, or 0.75 per cent, at 74,263, while the Nifty declined 205 points, or 0.88 per cent, to 23,240. Broader markets also traded lower, with the Nifty Midcap 100 declining 0.95 per cent and the Nifty Smallcap 100 falling 0.66 per cent.

The actor also confirmed that OM will not release during the Diwali window to avoid competing with Suriya's Scene, which is slated for November 6. The new release date for OM will be announced later.

The welcome featured American and Chinese flags, a US Air Force band playing the national anthem, ceremonial cannon fire and a flypast by two B-1 bombers.

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.

Iran President Pezeshkian accused the US of disregarding international law and said Iran must remain powerful enough to deter any threats.

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.

APHC chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has questioned the Jammu and Kashmir Government's removal of 4,249 books from college and higher educational institution libraries, calling for disclosure of the titles and reasons for their withdrawal. The government said the books were removed after screening for objectionable content, including material allegedly glorifying terrorists and anti-national elements.

Public sector banks and Regional Rural Banks will remain open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. The move aims to ensure customers can access essential banking services before the strike.

The clarification came after an Indian Express investigation reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded at least 14 objections over 10 months to decisions and orders linked to the SIR exercise.

The Sensex climbed 299.17 points, or 0.4 per cent, to close at 74,828.25, while the Nifty gained 117.80 points, or 0.5 per cent, to settle at 23,446.80.

Mirabai Chanu won silver in the women's 49kg weightlifting event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 with a combined lift of 198kg. PM Narendra Modi congratulated her, praising her determination. North Korea's Ri Song Gum won gold, while Wijayana secured bronze.

A video of al-Sharaa from inside the General Assembly hall has gone viral on social media, which appears to show the Syrian leader watching short videos, more popularly known as reels, on his phone while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was addressing world leaders.

The Beats 360 include Active Noise Cancelling, a Transparency mode, personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos. They have an IPX4 rating for resistance to sweat and water. The headphones wll be in stores from September 24.

Bigg Boss 20 reportedly clocked 21 million views in a week after Salman Khan went shirtless to hit back at body-shaming trolls and defend Katrina Kaif. According to reports, the show became the first non-cricket property to cross 20 million views in a single week in 2026.

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.