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Shabana Azmi expressed gratitude to Vidya Balan and Siddharth Roy Kapur for a heartfelt birthday cake on her 75th birthday.

Ladakh has doubled the procurement price of sea buckthorn to Rs 300/kg and launched its first International Sea Buckthorn Conclave in Leh. The move, inspired by PM Modi's Sanjeevani praise, aims to boost farmers' income, cut massive crop wastage and build a complete value chain for the Himalayan superfruit.

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, accompanied by Ranveer's parents, just as they prepare to welcome their second child. Deepika wore an orange-and-purple traditional ensemble, while Ranveer chose a purple kurta with white trousers.

Swara Bhasker recalled her reaction to the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, saying she was upset by the judgment and messaged Muslim friends including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to express that she was sorry and ashamed as a Hindu. Her remarks have resurfaced and drawn reactions on social medi

The CBI has registered an FIR against Reliance Capital, former chairman Anil D. Ambani, Satish Seth and others over an alleged Rs 2,684.57 crore fraud involving LIC. The agency is investigating alleged cheating, diversion and misappropriation of funds linked to LIC's Rs 3,900 crore investment in RCAP debentures.

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027. The film, which explores relationships, betrayal and deception against the backdrop of Maharashtra's traditional Gondhal ritual, will compete in the Best International Feature Film category.

New Zealand's Parliament has passed legislation to implement its free trade agreement with India. The pact will eventually eliminate or significantly reduce tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand's exports to India, while all Indian goods will receive duty-free access to New Zealand

Salman Khan scolded his driver after a fan's foot reportedly came under his car at a Ganpati event, while another video showed him protecting a young fan in crowds.

Gold and silver prices today, 18 September: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

According to media reports, Koli's body was found hanging from a rope inside a tea stall opposite the Lalmata Temple on Sapt Sarovar Road in the Bhupatwala area of North Haridwar. He had been working as a tea seller there for the past few days.

A birthday celebration in Lower Roop Nagar, Jammu, turned tragic after a dispute allegedly erupted over a cake prank, resulting in the fatal stabbing of Pawan Nair alias Sameer. Police have detained the main accused, Neeraj alias Anshu, and his brother, while investigating the recovery of the kukri, the role of two other youths who allegedly helped the accused leave the scene, and the family's suspicion of a possible premeditated conspiracy.

The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up formula sample non-conforming with prescribed biotin requirements. No final penalty has been imposed on the company at this stage.

A Delhi man waiting at the Noida store told India Today Tech that he sold gold to buy an iPhone 18 Pro for his wife, who wanted the new Burgundy colour. The launch also saw buyers travelling from other cities and spending lakhs on the latest iPhone models.

'Daayra' is a gripping crime drama that chooses questions over easy answers. Meghna Gulzar keeps the film serious and grounded, while Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran give the story the emotional and moral weight it needs.

The Centre has introduced new passport rules, including revised validity for children and higher fees for passport-related services. Under the amended rules, passports issued to children below 15 years will be valid for five years or until they turn 18, whichever comes earlier.

The EPFO wage ceiling remained unchanged from 2004 to 2014, before being substantially enhanced to Rs 15,000 in September 2014; now, it has been raised to Rs 25,000

Domestic passengers will pay a distance-based surcharge of 275 to 950 per sector, while international fuel charges can go up to 10,000 per sector depending on the destination. The revised charges will increase the overall ticket price for passengers booking IndiGo flights.

The J&K Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered two FIRs against former Baramulla Assistant Director Sheeba Inayat over alleged diversion and misappropriation of government food grains and accumulation of assets disproportionate to her known sources of income. The ACB has alleged a wrongful loss of Rs 2.61 crore in the foodgrain case and recovered incriminating material during searches of her residential and office premises.

The celebrations were held as part of the month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan'. In Delhi, the NDMC organised the lighting of 1.25 lakh diyas at Vijay Chowk, while a Miyawaki forest initiative involving 10,000 native saplings was also launched at Lodhi Colony.

Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Several other prominent actors, including Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Mahesh Babu, Mohanlal, Kangana Ranaut, and Anupam Kher, also shared their wishes.

The Sensex began at 74,575.24, up 260 points or 0.35 per cent, while the Nifty advanced 64 points or 0.28 per cent to 23,334.70.

Ranveer Singh visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai to seek Lord Ganesha's blessings and was seen warmly interacting with fans despite being in the VVIP entry line. The actor continued greeting devotees even after his hand got twisted while shaking hands with the crowd and later took selfies and waved to fans.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan was seen performing Ganpati aarti inside Antilia after making a quiet entry to the Ambanis' celebration. A video of SRK from the Ganesh Chaturthi bash has emerged online.

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