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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.

The Mumbai Crime Branch has summoned Doolla for questioning on Wednesday. IIT Bombay also formed a 10-member panel to investigate the circumstances surrounding Wakode's death, with the committee expected to submit its report within a week.

Actor Vivek Oberoi reacted to Salman Khan's stand against online trolling and body-shaming, urging people to focus on positivity rather than negativity. His remarks come years after his highly publicised fallout with Salman Khan over Aishwarya Rai.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia turned chef during his Bengaluru visit as he tried his hand at making dosa at the popular Rameshwaram Cafe. A video of Scindia preparing and serving the dosa has caught attention on social media.

Rani Mukerji's mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away at 75 on September 22. Her funeral was held in Mumbai on Tuesday evening and was attended by Karan Johar, Ayan Mukerji, Alia Bhatt and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others. Yash Raj Films confirmed the news, while the family requested privacy as they mourned their loss

Sensex gained 194 points and Nifty rose 49 points in early trade as crude slipped below $100, while metal, FMCG and PSU bank shares led broad-based sectoral gains in morning trade.

New packaging rules will require soaps, shampoos and toothpaste to carry green, red or brown markings indicating whether their ingredients are of vegetarian or non-vegetarian origin. The symbols must appear at the top of the package's principal display panel.

A woman in Greater Noida West lost her newly purchased iPhone 18 Pro after two motorcycle-borne men allegedly asked whether it was the new iPhone before snatching it from her hand.

Sharif had previously praised Trump for helping facilitate the ceasefire, while India has rejected claims of third-party mediation.

President Droupadi Murmu urged popular film stars not to endorse products that could harm people's health, saying celebrities have a strong influence on young people.

The mother of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide on September 18, alleged that her son had told the family he was facing casteist slurs and torture at the institute. His father has accused a professor and others of caste-based harassment, leading to an FIR.

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed heated exchanges on Tuesday after NC MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi demanded restoration of holidays linked to Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah and suggested reconsidering the holiday marking Maharaja Hari Singh's birth anniversary. The demand triggered strong protests and sloganeering by BJP legislators, with the Speaker intervening to restore order.

TRAI has introduced new rules requiring telecom operators to provide shorter-validity Special Tariff Vouchers for voice, SMS and data services. The move aims to improve flexibility for consumers, especially low-income users and those who do not require bundled data plans