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A Special NIA court in Jammu has issued non-bailable warrants against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba commanders Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt and Khalid alias Lala Huzaifa in the ongoing Pahalgam terror case. The NIA has accused the two of remotely operating terror networks, supplying arms and funds, and directing operatives in Jammu and Kashmir. The warrants were issued after the agency informed the court that both accused were in Pakistan.

Zomato and Blinkit helped 2.10 lakh delivery partners file FY25-26 tax returns, unlocking Rs 33.6 crore in refunds; 75 percent were filing for the first time.

The petitioner has alleged lack of transparency and safeguards, while seeking suspension of the framework or reconsideration after consultation and impact assessment.

The charge will be borne by eligible merchants, not customers, and banks have been advised to ensure merchants do not pass the cost on to consumers. Small merchants and UPI payments up to Rs 2,000 will continue to remain exempt under the new framework.

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia's richest individual, with his wealth crossing $105 billion. The 43-year-old entrepreneur overtook Gautam Adani after ByteDance's AI and short-video businesses boosted his fortune.

The Sensex slipped 21.86 points, or 0.03 per cent, to close at 74,314.59, while the Nifty gained 53 points, or 0.23 per cent, to settle at 23,270.60.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on September 17, with political leaders from across parties extending birthday greetings. Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, Kiren Rijiju and Raghav Chadha wished Modi good health and a long life.

The decision comes amid reported differences with Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata over leadership and the potential listing of Tata Sons. Tata Group shares gained following the announcement as investors reacted to the leadership continuity and renewed focus on a possible Tata Sons listing.

CBFC has been reconstituted by the Centre on Wednesday. Actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty find their names on the 18-member panel. The new board has been constituted with immediate effect for a term of three years, or until further orders.

Police suspect a family dispute behind the attack, during which the accused allegedly threw an acid-like liquid at her and assaulted her with a machete and knife. Venkateshan was arrested and is being questioned, while police are examining the liquid and video footage of the incident.

Ladakh has achieved a major water-conservation milestone by filling four large ponds at Spituk Farka in Leh with glacier meltwater under Project Him Sarovar. The ponds can store nearly 24 million litres of water and are expected to support irrigation, ecological restoration and long-term water security across nearly 1,000 acres.

Two Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, identified as Saddam and Mustafa, were killed in a joint operation by security forces in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition, including an AK assault rifle, M4 carbine, Glock pistol and grenades, were recovered from the slain terrorists. The search and surveillance operation remains underway to trace any other terrorists hiding in the area.

Prithvi Shaw's fiance Akriti Agarwal has announced that the couple have mutually decided to part ways, citing different goals and circumstances for their future. In an emotional Instagram post, Agarwal said they continue to love and care for each other but accept that their paths are not meant to be together.

India termed the incident unacceptable and unprofessional and cited the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement requiring naval vessels to maintain a minimum distance of three nautical miles in international waters. New Delhi also directed its diplomat in Islamabad to raise the matter with Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.

ITC has raised prices of select cigarette brands, including Classic Connect and Gold Flake Super Star. Classic Connect's 20-cigarette pack now costs Rs 428, up from Rs 390, while Gold Flake Super Star's 10-cigarette pack has increased to Rs 89 from Rs 79.

The US House of Representatives passed a Russia sanctions bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas, including India and China. India said it will take necessary steps to protect the country's trade and economic interests.

The ministry specifically flagged unverified claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health as fake and misleading. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's illness was confirmed by his office, but there was no official indication linking it to the BRICS Summit.

The Sensex dropped over 150 points, opening at 74,182.62, down 0.21%, while the Nifty index declined 22.35 points to 23,195.25, a 0.10% decrease.

Kulgam Police arrested three persons, including a woman from Anantnag, in two separate operations and recovered heroin from their possession. Police suspect the woman's involvement in a narco-terror module operating across South Kashmir and are investigating the wider drug-trafficking network.

Testing found excessive heavy metals beyond specified limits, prompting the regulator to advise consumers not to buy or use the products and direct authorities to prevent their sale, distribution and advertising

Alerts were also sounded in Jeddah and Taif before being lifted shortly afterwards. Authorities said the threat had passed and urged residents to follow Civil Defence instructions. The Houthis, however, denied Saudi-led claims that they targeted Mecca.

Nifty was at an intraday high of 23,281, an increase of 162 points or 0.70 per cent in morning trade, while Sensex rose over 500 points or 0.67 per cent to 74,505.

Ashneer Grover has criticised the new UPI Merchant Discount Rate, calling any levy on UPI ax collection. The government has clarified that person-to-person payments will remain free, while specified merchant transactions above 2,000 will attract MDR, capped at 0.4 per cent.

Meta has agreed to report child sexual abuse and other child safety-related matters directly to appropriate law enforcement agencies in India. The move comes amid government scrutiny over alleged child sexual abuse material-related advertisements on Instagram

The Central Consumer Protection Authority has fined Rapido operator Roppen Transportation Services Rs 10 lakh for misleading ride-booking prompts, unfair trade practices and dark patterns.

Two SpiceJet flights from Delhi to Dubai were delayed by more than 24 hours, leaving around 200 passengers stranded at the airport. Frustrated travellers staged protests at Terminal 3, while the airline attributed the disruption to operational issues following the grounding of an aircraft and said alternate flights were being arranged

US President Donald Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a live event in Los Angeles and dismissed fears that AI or robots could take over the world. Trump described AI safety concerns as a hoax, defended data centres and urged the US to maintain its lead over China in artificial intelligence.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated her traditional seemantham ceremony with husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru at Sadhguru's Isha Foundation. Sharing pictures and videos from the intimate ceremony, Samantha explained the significance of the rituals, including Kalaa Aavarana.

Shriya Gupta and Vishal Thapar have become the first sabre fencers from Jammu and Kashmir to be selected for the Asian Games, while J&K Police officer Dushyant Sharma has been appointed as a Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions Officer for the Indian contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Games.

Shah Rukh Khan surprised fans during an AskSRK session as he dropped a dialogue from his upcoming film King and reacted to its clash with Avengers: Doomsday. The actor also teased the film's trailer, action sequences, music and shared witty responses to several fan questions.

Gold imports stood at $2.3 billion in August, compared with $4.16 billion in July, marking a steep month-on-month decline as well as a 57.7 per cent fall from the year-ago period.

Apple has begun rolling out iOS 27 and related software updates, introducing Siri AI, expanded Apple Intelligence features, new child safety controls, Screen Time changes and performance improvements across its devices.

UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 face up to 0.4 percent MDR from October 15, but consumers, smaller transactions and eligible vendors remain exempt.

BJP seeks month-long session, accuses NC government of undermining legislative accountability; Omar hits back, says BJP-ruled states have held even shorter sessions

Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba-linked terror module in Rajouri with the arrest of three overground workers. Investigators said the accused were allegedly providing logistical support and facilitating the movement of terrorists in the Pir Panjal region.

How digital adoption, structured pricing, and remote delivery are transforming India's unorganised astrology sector into a professionalised global service industry.

At least seven people were killed in three separate road accidents across Karnataka between Monday night and Tuesday morning amid Ganesh festival celebrations.

Apple is bundling Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple Music Select with iCloud+ in India from Rs 75 per month, while ending standalone subscriptions for TV+ and Arcade and making Apple One unavailable to new subscribers.

Apple CEO John Ternus made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Emmys with the unreleased iPhone Duo, pulling the company's first foldable iPhone from his tuxedo pocket. The device starts at $1,999 in the US and Rs 2,99,900 in India, with sales beginning October 23.

Radhika Merchant celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with a soulful dance performance to 'Ekadantaya Vakratundaya' during the Ambani family's grand festivities at Antilia, attended by several Bollywood celebrities and prominent personalities.

Disha Patani has drawn criticism for her outfit at the Ambani Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. While some questioned her choice of blouse for a religious occasion, others compared the backlash to Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan outfit row.

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.