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Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk defended his comparison between the situation in Ladakh and China's treatment of Tibetans, saying he was referring only to the Leh violence of September 24 and not to the decades-long suffering of Tibetans. He also apologised to Tibetan friends who were hurt by his remarks. The Central Tibetan Administration criticised the comparison as misplaced and inaccurate.

India's foreign exchange reserves fell $14.9 billion to $765.9 billion in the week ended September 18, marking their sharpest weekly decline since November 2024. The drop was driven mainly by lower foreign currency assets, including a $10.9 billion dollar sale by the RBI and revaluation losses

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India can achieve more than 10 per cent economic growth by embracing technology and innovation across sectors, while stressing greater efforts from all stakeholders to realise the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari. Ranbir prompted MrBeast to say Jai Shri Ram and later explained Lord Ram's story and his sacrifice for his father's promise and duties.

Bank employees across India will begin a three-day strike from September 28 to demand a five-day workweek and better work-life balance. The UFBU has also warned of an indefinite strike from October 26 if their demands remain unresolved.

A video of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill going face-to-face during India's practice session ahead of the first ODI against West Indies has gone viral. The animated exchange sparked speculation among fans about a possible argument.

Ajay Devgn joined Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis and daughter Divija Fadnavis for the annual 'Sea Shore Shine 2026' clean-up drive at Mumbai's Juhu Beach, a day after Ganesh Visarjan. Organised by the Divyaj Foundation with the BMC and Mumbai Police.

In the 87-second clip shared by Mr. Trump on Truth Social on Friday (September 25, 2026), Mr. Sharif refers to Operation Sindoor launched by India last May to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack as external aggression and credits Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir for his courageous leadership.

Sharif on Friday used the UN General Assembly podium to credit US President Donald Trump for his imely intervention in the 2025 conflict with India, as he again raked up the Kashmir issue

The US is restricting Chinese-made advanced robots to prevent espionage risks and develop its own AI infrastructure.

The RBI Bulletin stated that a high credit-deposit ratio may not indicate vulnerability in the banking system amid strong credit growth.

CAIT has distanced itself from the proposed No UPI Day on October 2, clarifying that it neither issued nor supported any such protest call. The traders' body said reports linking it to the initiative were factually incorrect and urged traders and consumers to rely on official communications.

Indian equity benchmarks declined for the seventh consecutive week due to high crude prices and rising US bond yields.

SBI announced that ATM transactions will be free from September 28 to 30 during the proposed nationwide bank strike. The bank said digital services including UPI, IMPS, RTGS and NEFT will continue normally.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal, with the Wall Street Journal saying he expects US bombing of Iran to resume after November's midterm elections. Tehran's plan sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart nuclear talks.

Jaishankar rejected the allegation and said, A terrorist country is asking me that question, while India's UN representative also told the journalist that he had received a clear response.

Gold prices in India remained elevated on Friday, September 25, although the precious metal has seen a correction from its recent highs. On the day, 24-karat gold was around 1,51,580 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold stood at around 1,38,948 per 10 grams. Silver was quoted at approximately 2,34,040 per kg

The guest list included OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Apple executive chairman Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. The gathering came as Washington and Beijing continue to navigate issues involving trade, technology, semiconductors and artificial intelligence.

GST Council's October 7 meeting is expected to focus on process reforms rather than major GST rate changes. Key areas likely to be discussed include GST registration, e-invoicing, invoice matching, input tax credit (ITC), refunds and reducing compliance issues for businesses.

Police erected barricades to stop protesters during marches towards the Election Commission office and detained them before taking them away in buses. Members of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), Indian Youth Congress and other groups were among those detained.

Karnataka has sought a reduction to 3,000 cusecs, citing drinking water needs, crop requirements and low reservoir storage, and plans to seek legal advice on the CWRC directive.

The duo credited coach Samaresh Jung for helping them move past the disappointment and focus on the next opportunity. Kamaljeet also dedicated the medal to his family, while Suruchi credited her parents for their support

The J&K Legislative Assembly witnessed a major uproar after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, with the BJP strongly opposing the reference to the 2000 autonomy resolution. BJP MLAs stormed the Well, tore copies of the resolution and raised slogans, prompting Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather to adjourn the House until Monday.

RBI's new FD rules take effect October 1, bringing greater transparency and flexibility in bulk deposits of Rs 3 crore or more, while retail FDs may see no direct impact.

He also held up a pager to recall the 2024 Hezbollah communications-device explosions, while claiming Israel had weakened the group's leadership and arsenal. Netanyahu criticised his opponents, including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and defended Israel's actions against Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran

Nita Ambani was seen with their grandchildren near the idol as they sought blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja. Anant Ambani was also seen at the pandal with one of the children. In the video, he can be seen standing before the idol and seeking Bappa's blessings along with the child.

Two US senators have proposed legislation to permanently ban Chinese connected vehicles and parts due to security concerns.

TRAI launched the Digital Connectivity Rating platform and mobile app to help consumers access credible digital connectivity data of properties.

Indian markets rose on Friday as easing crude prices and progress in US-Iran talks bolstered sentiment.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's The Vvaan received mixed responses from moviegoers. While some praised its visuals, regional roots and supernatural storyline, others appreciated the performances of Sidharth and Tamannaah

The MDR collected on eligible high-value merchant transactions will be divided among participants in the UPI ecosystem, with 40% going to the customer's bank, 30% to the acquiring bank or payment gateway, 20% to the UPI app and 10% to the sponsoring bank.

Avoiding activities such as haircuts, shaving and nail trimming is therefore seen as a way of maintaining a restrained and respectful lifestyle during the period.

Jammu and Kashmir Government says vacancies are being addressed through NHM appointments and recruitment, while focus remains on strengthening and optimally utilising existing health facilities.

Trump and Xi raised a toast to 'friendship' at a lavish White House state dinner Thursday night even as trade and AI tensions between the two nations remain far from resolved.

For multiplexes, the proposed levy is Rs 400 per show, compared with the existing Rs 60 charged for air-conditioned cinemas. This is the figure behind the widely reported 570% hike. For single-screen AC cinemas, the proposed rate is Rs 200 per show. Non-AC cinemas, meanwhile, have been listed at Rs 90 per show

The Jammu and Kashmir Police has widened its investigation into the R.S. Pura Observation Home escape case to probe alleged links between local gangsters and Dubai-based gangster-turned-terror operative Shahzad Bhatti.

The final week of September brings a diverse line-up of films and web series across major OTT platforms, spanning mystery, crime, courtroom drama and romance. Parineeti Chopra's Shaque: Trust No One, Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, Aneet Padda's Hunkkaar: The Roar, Don't Be Shy and The Love Hypothesis.

Five people have been detained in Samastipur after a video allegedly showing the public harassment of a young girl went viral on social media. Police are verifying the video's authenticity, identifying those involved and investigating the circumstances of the alleged incident.

SBI has urged customers to complete important transactions in advance and use ATMs, CSPs, Internet Banking, YONO, Mobile Banking, UPI and other digital services during the strike period.

As of 9.24 am, the Sensex was up 96 points, or 0.13 per cent, at 73,676, while the Nifty gained 20 points, or 0.09 per cent, to 23,084.

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.