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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has challenged the BJP to introduce the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in Parliament if it has the numbers to pass it, questioning the move to implement the legislation through individual states. His remarks came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said BJP-led NDA governments in 21 states would introduce the UCC before 2029.

After a year of comprehensive rehabilitation and medical care at Vantara in Jamnagar, elephant Madhuri returns to Kolhapur following Supreme Court-appointed committee approval.

Kalyan Baisla, accused in the Gurugram hit-and-run case involving woman biker Sia, has been arrested in Rajasthan's Dausa. Gurugram Police have added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR following an investigation and CCTV analysis.

Bollywood stars including Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif-Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and Ranveer Singh attended Mukesh and Nita Ambani's grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Antilia.

Gold prices declined 500 to 1,55,400 per 10 gram in Delhi as global bullion markets faced pressure from rising crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar. Silver remained steady at 2,34,600 per kg.

The Delhi High Court dismissed PB Agro's plea challenging Maharashtra FDA show-cause notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over an alleged surrogate advertisement for Vimal pan masala, ruling that Maharashtra was the appropriate jurisdiction.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said he was honoured to be there and praised the vibrant atmosphere and energy. He encouraged people who have not experienced the celebrations to visit the famous Ganpati pandal in Mumbai.

The government has clarified that banks and payment system providers cannot levy charges on UPI transactions of up to Rs 2,000. RuPay-powered debit card payments will also remain free of direct or indirect charges.

Sensex opened at 75,369.63, up 587.87 points or 0.79 per cent, while Nifty began trading at 23,576.15, higher by 178.05 points or 0.76 per cent.

The statement from China came two days after Modi and Xi met for bilateral talks and welcomed steady progress in relations between the two countries.

Oracle has begun another round of layoffs as it accelerates spending on AI infrastructure and data centres. The latest cuts follow a reduction of around 21,000 jobs in FY26, while Oracle plans capital expenditure of up to $95 billion in FY27.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, son Aaditya and wife Rashmi visited MNS chief Raj Thackeray's residence, Shivtirth, in Dadar on Monday for Ganesh darshan. Visuals showed members of both Thackeray families offering prayers and posing together.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar greeted people on Gowri-Ganesha festival and appealed for peace, harmony and responsible celebrations. H.D. Deve Gowda, H.D. Kumaraswamy and B.Y. Vijayendra also extended festive greetings and prayed for prosperity across the state.

An FIR in the matter has been registered by Gurugram police after it took suo motu cognizance of the viral video. The accused will be identified and apprehended at the earliest, and the strictest legal action will be taken against all those found involved, news agency ANI reported, citing Gurugram Police.

The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a standardised process allowing banks to temporarily freeze debit transactions linked to suspected money-mule activity and cyber fraud. The framework requires immediate action on suspicious accounts, customer notifications, review within 20 days and debit holds of up to 60 days

Karnataka SIT has questioned alleged fake pharmaceuticals racket kingpin Veeresh Kumar Jain and uncovered a wider network that reportedly supplied counterfeit medicines to more than 80 medical shops and private hospitals. Investigators are probing the racket's finances, supply chain and alleged international links.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

On Hindi Diwas 2026, Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted India's linguistic diversity and said Hindi has played an important role in connecting people across communities. He stressed that Hindi's growth should go hand in hand with respect for all Indian languages.

CBI has registered an FIR into the death of Disha Salian following a Bombay High Court directive for a detailed investigation. Salian, former manager of Sushant Singh Rajput, died in June 2020.

With the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly's autumn session set to begin on September 21, the post of Deputy Speaker remains vacant nearly two years after the Omar Abdullah-led government assumed office. The BJP has been demanding that the post be offered to the principal opposition party in line with legislative convention.

Ajith Kumar's reaction to a fan seeking a selfie at the Le Mans race in the UK has triggered debate online. The actor appeared visibly annoyed as the fan came close to him, prompting his bodyguard to intervene. While some users said Ajith was unnecessarily stern, others defended his personal space and reaction.

Major attractions including Lalbaugcha Raja, Mumbaicha Raja, Chinchpoklicha Chintamani and GSB Seva Mandal witnessed huge crowds. Civic and security agencies stepped up arrangements across the city, with the 10-day festival set to conclude with immersions on September 25.

Three forest officials and a driver were injured in Andhra Pradesh's Annamayya district after suspected red sanders smugglers rammed their patrol vehicle while trying to escape a blockade. Two suspects were arrested and red sanders logs and smuggling equipment were seized.

The drive was conducted by 962 police stations across the state, during which 16,951 premises were checked at various districts. Legal action was also initiated against those who employed children as labourers, they said.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan won praise online after a viral video showed him turning back to thank the Indian chauffeur who drove him to the airport after the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

The song focuses on Ram and Sita's bond, taking audiences through their journey together. The visuals also capture moments of Ram and Sita being worshipped by devotees. The serene imagery, combined with the song's devotional tone, gives audiences a glimpse into the film's larger visual and emotional world.

Apple's online store went offline as the company prepared for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max pre-order rollout. The temporary shutdown is a routine move around major Apple launches as product pages and ordering systems are updated.

The real achievement of India's 2026 BRICS presidency is not that 11 countries signed another declaration. It is that, amid wars, rivalries and deep geopolitical fractures, New Delhi persuaded them to agree on what the next international order should begin to look like.

His remarks triggered a political war of words, with Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera accusing the government of imposing its dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju hitting back at the Congress for making politics even on the food menu.

The government's new incentive scheme for domestic PNG connections aims to expand clean cooking fuel access by encouraging CGD companies to add more active connections. The scheme provides additional domestic

Almost the exact same sequence had unfolded when India's men, led by Suryakumar Yadav, won the Asia Cup at the same venue last September. On Sunday, Harmanpreet Kaur's side beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs to lift the women's title.

Mary Kom's Bigg Boss 20 remark that no other woman athlete had achieved what she did sparked criticism, prompting her team to issue an apology and clarification.

An Indian seafarer is missing after the Panama-flagged tanker MT El Gaia was attacked off Oman, with 13 Indian crew members rescued. The incident came shortly after PM Modi proposed a BRICS emergency support network for seafarers.

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host discussions on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are among leaders attending as talks focus on inclusive global growth.

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, with sources attributing his absence to travel fatigue. Xi completed his key summit engagements, including talks with Modi on bilateral ties, before departing India on Sunday after his first visit to the country in seven years.

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees, has announced her second pregnancy at 41. The actor shared a picture flaunting her baby bump on Instagram. The baby will be her first child with husband Salim Karim and her second child overall.

Gold and silver prices remained largely stable in India on September 13, 2026. The latest rates put gold at 1,53,250 per 10 grams and silver at 2,34,670 per kg, while city-wise prices varied slightly across major markets.

Akshay Kumar's recent box-office struggles have continued despite a few films posting substantial collections. While Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle crossed the Rs 100-crore mark domestically, their theatrical performance has been debated because of their reported budgets and recovery requirements.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Akanksha Chamola has responded to reports that she demanded Rs 10 crore in alimony from ex-husband Gaurav Khanna. She has unfollowed Gaurav on Instagram and removed their pictures, while he continues to follow her and retain their photos.

Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Wembley Stadium, where fans were offered free turban-wrapping services during his Aura World Tour concert.

He also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss trade, energy, infrastructure, technology and defence cooperation. Both leaders exchanged views on West Asia and the Black Sea region, stressing dialogue and diplomacy.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

Videos of their meeting quickly surfaced on social media, drawing attention particularly because Vijay and Ajith have spent more than two decades at the centre of one of Tamil cinema's most fiercely debated star rivalries.

The release of 71 intelligence documents marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks sheds new light on bin Laden's global terror ambitions and the warnings received by US officials about al-Qaeda's activities before September 11, 2001.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim entertained guests at PM Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in Delhi by singing a popular Kishore Kumar song. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the dinner after attending the BRICS Summit and holding bilateral talks with PM Modi earlier in the day.

The discussions took place during separate calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish and Iraqi counterparts. Separately, Iran and Oman reached an understanding on new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the arrangements.

Actress Mandakini joined the 80s nostalgia trend on social media, delighting fans with a retro look and recalling her iconic film 'Ram Teri Ganga Maili'.