IBTimes

India's fourth BRICS presidency is poised to strengthen the bloc's role amid evolving geopolitics and economic challenges.

Area sown under kharif crops in India is 1,086.31 lakh hectares, with pulses and jute showing notable increases this season.

Mumbai Police detained two men ahead of PM Narendra Modi's Mumbai event after one allegedly posed as a PMO official using a fake identity card. A licensed firearm was recovered from his accompanying bodyguard, while the Crime Branch is investigating their motive and circumstances.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay clarified that a gesture he made during his Assembly speech was inadvertent and was not intended to hurt anyone personally. The gesture had triggered criticism from the DMK, which interpreted it as a reference to MK Stalin's physical appearance.

The NIA conducted a search at the Qazigund residence of Adeel Majid Rather, an accused white-collar terrorist linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast case. Separately, security forces intensified surveillance along the Samba border following intelligence inputs about suspected Pakistani drone activity, with BSF and SOG conducting searches across several sensitive sectors.

The monochrome frames, posted by the couple, offered a rare glimpse of the family together. Baby Dua made a special appearance in the shoot after a long time. Deepika looked elegant in a white lace co-ord outfit, while Ranveer complemented her in a classic white shirt and trousers. I

Uber is set to lay off around 3,300 employees as part of a restructuring aimed at reducing management layers and streamlining operations, while Samsung India has reportedly asked 80-100 executives to leave amid restructuring of its TV and home appliance businesses

The patent encompasses the architecture and the system that synchronises optical and microwave sensors to acquire data simultaneously with spatial and temporal alignment. GalaxEye had previously patented the foundational technology in India.

The Indian rupee fell 10 paise to 94.66 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, pressured by rising crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran tensions. RBI intervention and strong foreign-currency inflows helped limit the currency's losses.

BAPS clarified that no one was denied access during a private Hindu delegation visit to the Eiffel Tower amid staff strike over removal claims.

GRT Jewellers will gain control of TBZ, a jewellery company founded in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar in 1864, which has grown from a single store to 37 outlets across 28 cities, mainly in Maharashtra and Gujarat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a Y-shaped stage at a Vadodara event to engage directly with a predominantly Gen-Z audience. Featuring QR entry, online registration and 4K production, the youth-focused event marked a departure from conventional political rallies.

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya defended Bengali food habits, saying people cannot be told to give up fish and meat, and cited Swami Vivekananda's reference to mutton being offered to Goddess Kali.

PB Agro, maker of Vimal Elaichi, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging notices issued by the Maharashtra FDA to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising of banned pan masala. The company maintains that Vimal Elaichi is a separate product and has questioned the FDA's jurisdiction.

Pakistan's foreign ministry on Monday called India's stance on Jammu and Kashmir aseless, a day after the Ministry of External Affairs clarified New Delhi's position on a UN resolution over global map representation. The exchange followed India's backing of an African Union-backed UN General Assembly resolution to ebalance the world map.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commenced a three-day visit to Sri Lanka to discuss bilateral defence ties and engage with the Indian diaspora.

Nikhil Chinappa is excited to return as a gang leader for MTV Roadies season 21 but misses the original version of the show.

The detention comes after the police registered an FIR against him and others in connection with the collapse and were trying to trace the building owner. The case includes charges related to culpable homicide, negligence in maintaining a structure and endangering the safety of others.

He warned that racism directed at one community today could eventually be directed at another, saying that maintaining racial and religious harmony remains essential to Singapore's stability.

Indian benchmark indices ended 0.5 per cent lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling 382.62 points to 76,132.81 and the Nifty declining 118.55 points to 23,779.15. IT, metal, PSU bank, realty and media stocks dragged the market amid geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility and concerns over tighter monetary conditions.

President Trump promoted a proposed $103,265 fee on H-1B visas to encourage US companies to hire American workers first.

Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, with MCX gold declining Rs 542 to Rs 1,52,225 per 10 grams and silver dropping Rs 1,235 to Rs 2,36,423 per kg. Silver is now Rs 1.83 lakh below its January record high of Rs 4,20,048 per kg.

Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati, a senior judge of the Rajasthan High Court, has been appointed Chief Justice of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court by President Droupadi Murmu. He is scheduled to take the oath on September 9 at SKICC, Srinagar.

During the 5th 'E-Fast India Summit 2026,' Gauba announced the launch of the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) and the Zero Emission Truck (ZET) Marketplace, marking a milestone in India's clean mobility efforts.

Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, was reportedly made on a budget of 2 crore. The film has earned 122.13 crore in net collections in India within 31 days of its release.

Alfanar Group plans to invest $100 million in Senvion to boost product development and global expansion.

A pothole in Bengaluru caused a serious accident that left private-sector employee Aishani Khanna with a crushed ankle and deep injuries. She required emergency surgery and was left with a hospital bill of nearly Rs 2 lakh.

The advertisement was meant to promote fixed deposit schemes offered by a co-operative credit society called 'THECOS'. The poster read: 'Girlfriend may give 0% interest, but our FD gives 14.40%.' Thangapandian further questioned the Chennai Metro authorities over giving permission for such ads to be displayed in a public transport.

SUGAR Cosmetics co-founder Vineeta Singh addressed concerns over the company's reduced valuation after its latest funding round. Singh acknowledged the lower valuation but said she and co-founder Kaushik Mukherjee remain focused on building the business. The company recently raised Rs 144.5 crore from A91 Partners amid weaker financial performance

The RBI absorbed over Rs 3.53 lakh crore of excess liquidity from the banking system through a one-day VRRR auction at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24%. The move comes amid large foreign-currency inflows linked to the RBI's special FCNR(B) deposit scheme.

Aviation company has filed a Rs 3 crore defamation suit against Nora Fatehi over her alleged oy and Lego aeroplane remarks about its chartered aircraft. Dunes Aviation has claimed that her social media posts caused reputational and commercial damage, including a 15-20 per cent drop in bookings.

The J&K Crime Branch has arrested 85-year-old community leader Peer Bakash for allegedly pressuring the family of a Class 5 tribal girl to accept money and hush up her sexual exploitation and subsequent death. His arrest takes the number of accused arrested in the case to ten.

Beginning on Monday, the maiden International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)2026 will bring together acclaimed filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, curators and educators from India and abroad, with an eminent jury and prominent guests including Ramesh Sippy and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Local residents said the building, spread over around 80 square yards, was old and had remained vacant for years because of its poor condition and limited number of pillars. Shops were located on the ground floor but reportedly struggled to attract tenants.

Samay Raina took several hilarious digs at Ashneer Grover over his much-talked-about confrontation with Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18. From the 'farmhouse' jibe to a brutal Bigg Boss punchline, Ashneer also came up with witty comebacks for Samay.

Nisar was best known for a voice similar to award-winning Bollywood singer Udit Narayan's and was popularly known by his stage name that included the name of the district, Wayanad, in Kerala, where he hailed from.

Gor also met Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar, Amazon executives, stressing greater opportunities for American businesses in India. He also highlighted progress in bilateral trade negotiations and initiatives such as Pax Silica and TRUST.

Nifty 50 started the trading session declining 14.55 points or 0.06 per cent at 23,883.15, while Sensex opened 69.38 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 76,446.05.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, and more.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, Manoj Tiwari's daughter Rhiti Tiwari, singer Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Uditi Singh, Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, YouTuber ScoutOP, actor Aman Gandhi and more.

Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and was seen crying tears of joy after her victory.

Mamata Banerjee visited the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and met Sr. Mary Joseph M.C., Superior General of the organisation. She paid tribute to Mother Teresa, remembering her lifelong service to humanity and her message of love, compassion and dignity.

Officials flagged poor cleanliness, pest infestation, inadequate facilities, rusted equipment and missing mandatory records. At Sanecure Water Project, FSSAI also found that a water-testing laboratory record appeared to have been digitally altered.

The engine, SLR and H-1 coach were affected. No casualties or passenger injuries were reported, while railway officials and technical teams launched restoration work and an investigation into the incident.

US investigators have reportedly subjected around 50 senior military officials to polygraph tests in an extraordinary probe into leaks of classified information linked to the Iran war. The inquiry follows reports of critical weapons shortages.

The revised rules could restrict citizens from leaving the country for technology-related violations or activities considered harmful to national interests. Beijing is also increasing scrutiny of overseas investments, capital outflows and technology transfers as it seeks to prevent sensitive technology, talent and assets from moving abroad.

The posts alleged that the intern was handling multiple responsibilities and facing financial difficulties. Screenshots sparked reactions and memes online, with users debating unpaid internships and Gen Z's approach to workplace grievances.

Authorities have called the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to inspect the well and determine its significance. The demolition has triggered a political controversy, with the Opposition questioning the action while the BJP and JD-U defended it as being carried out in accordance with the law.

Several people are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area near Delhi University's South Campus on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:30 pm amid rain, triggering panic in the area.

Celebrities joined the Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza removed their footwear before participating in the matki-breaking ceremony. Randeep Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav and Veer Pahariya were also spotted at celebrations across the city.