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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in a case concerning the scope of legislative privileges and their impact on freedom of speech. His plea comes amid privilege proceedings against him before the Maharashtra Legislature over remarks made during his comedy show

Groww has started rolling out US stock investing on its platform after securing a GIFT City licence for global investments. Partnering with Alpaca Securities, the platform will allow users to invest in over 10,000 US-listed stocks and ETFs, including major technology companies, with fractional investing options

Rohit Sharma suffered a scary slip while getting off India's team bus after the West Indies ODI, but walked away without any reported injury.

The Congress-led UDF suffered a setback in Kerala's local body byelections, with its tally falling from 22 to 19 seats, while the LDF increased its tally from 15 to 18 after winning seven UDF-held wards. The UDF captured four LDF seats, while Twenty20 retained its lone ward.

The Supreme Court on Monday said that social media intermediaries allowing minors to open accounts must conform to the law of the land, telling the Centre to remedy the situation within its statutory framework; otherwise, a direction from the court would follow.

Gold and silver prices in India witnessed a sharp drop during early trading hours on Tuesday. Check retail rates of the precious metals in top metro cities of the country.

HC has overturned an FSSAI directive preventing Red Bull from using the term energy drink on its caffeinated beverages, citing violation of natural justice principles. The court said the company was not given a chance to respond before the order was issued and directed the regulator to reconsider the matter

Indian shooter Neeru Dhanda has scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, winning the gold medal in the women's individual trap event. The 26-year-old produced a composed display on the range to claim the top spot and add another major international title to her rapidly growing list of achievements.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police busted an alleged fake currency printing gang in Jammu and arrested three persons from a rented accommodation in Chowadhi. Police recovered counterfeit notes with a face value of Rs 13,500, along with a printing machine, paper cutter, ink bottles and other materials used in the alleged operation.

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.

Social media users were divided over Neetu Kapoor's birthday post for Ranbir Kapoor, in which she wrote, You are mine and I feel blessed. Critics described the actor as a mama's boy and questioned the message, while supporters said it was simply a mother expressing love for her son.

The officials, one posted in the MHA's Foreigners Division and another in a Pay and Accounts Office, are being investigated for possible involvement in similar cases. The MHA has reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and said FCRA services are available through its official online portal.

Singer Jubin Nautiyal and his wife have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on September 14. Jubin said both mother and baby are doing well and are back home

Urvashi Rautela's team has announced that it is pursuing legal remedies against an unnamed Los Angeles-based AI company over the alleged unauthorised use of her name, images and videos. The team said damages are currently being assessed at Rs 7,000 crore and warned the company against using Urvashi's identity without permission.

Sensex fell 242.65 points to 72,529.07 and Nifty closed at 22,716.20 as firm crude and volatile bond yields weighed on Indian shares for a second session.

The project includes a $15 billion Iowa steel complex and nearly $3 billion already invested in the Minnesota mine. It is expected to create thousands of jobs, strengthen US steelmaking capacity and establish a domestic mine-to-steel supply chain.

The company said the notice lacks merit and is not sustainable on factual, legal or procedural grounds, and plans to contest it. Eureka Forbes also said it does not expect any material impact on its financials or operations. Its shares closed 2.33% lower at Rs 361.90 on the BSE.

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The Xi-Trump summit highlighted a shift toward managed strategic competition, with cooperation on trade, AI, Iran and waterways. The meeting suggests a more contested and multipolar international order, with China, the US, India and other powers seeking greater influence over global rules

Gold and silver prices dropped up to 1% on MCX due to elevated US yields and US-Iran geopolitical tensions.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan dazzled in a black velvet gown and tiara at Paris Fashion Week, but her interaction with Celine Dion also stole attention. Following Celine's surprise performance beneath the Eiffel Tower, Aishwarya hugged and kissed the singer

In a post on X, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said it was a matter of pride for Kannadigas that the historic Mysuru Dasara, a symbol of culture, tradition and spiritual values, would be inaugurated in the divine presence of Abhinava Gavisiddeshwara Mahaswamiji.

Sharad Pawar ruled out NCP(SP) joining the NDA or merging with another party, saying those who want to join his party are welcome. He also discussed Maharashtra's drought situation and urged party workers to learn AI for future political and election-related work.

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has filed a protest with ICAO against US restrictions on its aviation sector and is seeking restoration of suspended flight routes. Iran said it submitted documents on disruptions and also filed a complaint at the ICJ.

CBDT has extended the deadline for filing the Return of Income from October 31, 2026, to November 21, 2026 for taxpayers covered under the specified audit category.

OpenAI has halted the launch of its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model after tests showed it could act beyond user instructions and provide inaccurate task reports.

Indian equity markets opened subdued with Sensex and Nifty down amid rising crude prices and weak global cues.

Actor Allu Sirish has complained to the police about loud music being played at a Hanuman temple. He said the noise has continued even after Ganesh immersion and is disturbing elderly people, children and working residents. Hyderabad Police said the complaint has been forwarded for necessary action.

Ai+ has launched the NovaTab and Nova LapTab in India, expanding into the tablet segment with 5G connectivity, Android 16 and nxtQ OS. The NovaTab targets students and everyday use, while the Nova LapTab focuses on productivity with a larger display, stylus and keyboard support.

A 24-week multicentre clinical trial found Ashwagandha well tolerated with no liver or kidney injury in healthy adults post-COVISHIELD vaccination.

The Sensex plunged 1,124.02 points, or 1.52 per cent, to close at 72,771.72, while the Nifty declined 360.25 points, or 1.56 per cent, to settle at 22,780.25. Selling pressure was broad-based, with losses extending across large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap stocks.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed unprecedented uproar during the discussion and passage of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's resolution seeking restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. Four BJP and Congress MLAs were marshalled out amid sloganeering and protests, while BJP members objected to references to autonomy and the pre-1953 situation. The resolution was passed after heated proceedings, with the BJP later walking out of the House.

Rise & Fall Season 2 has witnessed its first major disciplinary action after a heated argument between contestants Siwet Tomar and Shehzad Poonawalla turned physical. Siwet was removed from the show following the altercation in the latest episode

BJP MLAs have served a notice seeking the removal of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather, alleging repeated violations of parliamentary rules, constitutional principles and established conventions. BJP MLA R.S. Pathania placed the notice before the Speaker, citing provisions of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, and the Assembly's Rules of Procedure. The notice has been signed by 26 BJP MLAs.

Alia Bhatt shared a romantic birthday wish for Ranbir Kapoor, calling him her cutie and sharing a loved-up moment with her husband. She was seen holding him close and looking into his eyes.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the RBI and NPCI on a petition challenging the 0.4% MDR on select UPI merchant transactions above Rs2,000. The court declined to stay the October 15 implementation. The petitioner has raised concerns over transparency, statutory safeguards, merchant impact and possible consumer burden

During the India vs. West Indies match, Virat Kohli was seen holding Apple's slimmest and lightest smartphone, the iPhone Air. Social media users reacted differently to the incident.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for the ninth edition of Le Dfil L'Oral Paris, taking place on 28th September 2026 at Place Joffre, in front of the Eiffel Tower.

UNGA 81 highlights a widening gap between global challenges and the institutions meant to address them, with China, India, the US and other powers offering different visions for the international order.

Videos purportedly show people looting shops at Lovely Professional University's mall during violent protests, with one clip featuring the remark, Bro, we got the PS5. The visuals have not been independently verified, while police are investigating the alleged looting, vandalism and violence.

Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy is set in rural Tamil Nadu in the early 1990s and revolves around two childhood friends, Karthi and Subbu, who grow up amid caste divisions, violence and rigid ideas of masculinity

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.