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Third arrest in Ketan Agarwal murder case: 'Lover' Chetan's friend held as 'he knew of earlier murder plan'

Police allege Hange was aware of an earlier plan to injure Ketan and later kill him, and that Chetan informed him about the murder after it was carried out. The arrest is the third in the case, following the arrests of Ketan's fiance Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan.

5 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
PM Modi rides Delhi Metro to SRCC centenary event, says 'Dhurandhar na ho, lekin dhoom toh machayi hai'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by Delhi Metro to Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Teachers' Day for its centenary celebrations. During the ride, he interacted with students and commuters before addressing the gathering.

5 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
'Don't spread rumours about marriage or separation': Badshah's ex-wife Isha Rikhi issues statement amid Bigg Boss 20 promo

Isha Rikhi has reacted to the rumours surrounding her separation from Badshah, calling the reports shocking and urging people not to believe unverified claims. Her statement comes amid speculation that she could be the mystery contestant featured in an emotional Bigg Boss 20 promo. H

5 Sep 2026 9:55 pm
RG Kar case: Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath says guilty will face action as CBI probe continues

Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, whose daughter was the RG Kar rape-murder victim, said those found guilty in the case must face action. Her remarks come as the CBI probe into the case continues, with the victim's family seeking justice and action against everyone allegedly involved.

5 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
How Deepak T. Bahuleyan Is Helping Shape the Future of AI-Enabled Enterprise CRM Transformation

Explore how Salesforce Architect Deepak T. Bahuleyan modernizes enterprise CRM through scalable platform design, systems integration, and AI-enabled sales and service automation.

5 Sep 2026 9:05 pm
Janmashtami 2026: Mouni Roy performs sacred abhishek to Lord Krishna, meets Gaur Gopal Das

Mouni Roy was seen visiting a temple and participating in a sacred abhishek ceremony dedicated to Lord Krishna, while also sharing a special moment with spiritual leader and speaker Gaur Gopal Das.

5 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Tata Chemicals responds after Kenya orders exit: 'Fully compliant', awaits government review

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the halt of Tata Chemicals' operations in Kenya, citing insufficient value provided. He said two new companies will replace Tata, following a previous directive to suspend activities at the Magadi Soda factory.

5 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Nepal floods: Chinese national, 64-year-old woman rescued alive after 11 days; rescue operations continue

The latest rescue involved a Chinese national who was pulled alive from a tunnel linked to a hydropower project. The operation marked the third successful rescue at the Trishuli hydropower site after two Nepali workers were brought out alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant on Friday.

5 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Former Tata Technologies CEO sells shares worth Rs 165 crore in block deals

Patrick Raymon McGoldrick, ex-CEO of Tata Technologies, sold shares worth about Rs 165 crore, reducing his stake to 0.62 percent.

5 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Raghav Chadha's name marked 'shifted' in Punjab SIR rolls; BJP MP to represent India at global young MPs meet in Uzbekistan

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of political vendetta after his voter record in Mohali was marked as permanently shifted in the draft electoral rolls prepared under the Election Commission's SIR.

5 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Bombay HC Flags Misleading '7 Years Old' Label on Old Monk, Maharashtra Sale Ban Continues

Liquor brand 'Old Monk' cannot be marketed or sold as um because it is manufactured using neutral spirits infused with artificial rum flavouring -- FSSAI told Bombay High Court.

5 Sep 2026 7:00 pm
Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj arrested after CJP protest; sent to one-day police custody

The arrest followed hours of negotiations between the police and CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, along with student protester Nishu Aazad, whose father, Sanjay, was assaulted

5 Sep 2026 6:59 pm
Russia-Ukraine war: 5 killed in fresh Russian strikes as Trump envoys Witkoff, Kushner visit Moscow for peace push

The attack came on Saturday morning, hours after several Ukrainian armed forces were reportedly ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as United States special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Kyiv on Sunday and Moscow on Saturday with a proposal to end the war.

5 Sep 2026 6:49 pm
Belgium's Chocolate Tribute To India Gate For PM Modi Melts On The Way, Carries World War History

Embassy of Belgium shared a post on X, sharing the picture of the unique gift before it broke. The PM of Belgium also mentioned that India Gate carries a deep message and also said how it is linked to World War I.

5 Sep 2026 1:57 pm
Sensex, Nifty fall for 4th straight week as rising oil prices keep investors cautious

The Nifty ended the week at 23,897.70, gaining 0.10 per cent on Friday, but still registered a weekly decline of around 1.2 per cent. The index snapped a four-session losing streak, although it remained below key moving averages and continued to show a weak near-term technical structure.

5 Sep 2026 1:53 pm
Corporate Mitra initiative launched to ease compliance for MSMEs

The Corporate Mitra initiative aims to simplify compliance and provide accessible knowledge to MSMEs through trained para-professionals.

5 Sep 2026 12:48 pm
Zelensky calls for temporary ceasefire as Trump envoys head to Moscow, Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a temporary halt to hostilities with Russia as US President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prepare to visit Moscow and Kyiv.

5 Sep 2026 12:42 pm
Bengaluru crime: Three arrested for allegedly kidnapping, stripping and assaulting woman over loan repayment

Chandra Layout police arrested three, including two women, for allegedly kidnapping, stripping and assaulting a woman over loan repayment. The accused allegedly threatened to circulate a private video and demanded Rs 11 lakh

4 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
'Relationship stronger than ever': Italy's Meloni on PM Modi's message after record stint in office

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after her government became Italy's longest continuously serving postwar government.

4 Sep 2026 10:23 pm
Air India terminates Phuket-Delhi pilot after AAIB report flags psychoactive substance test

The flight had suffered a sudden loss of altitude after all three hydraulic systems failed, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members. The AAIB said the substance finding has not been linked to the aircraft's technical failure, with the investigation still underway.

4 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Delhi Police detain Swatantra Bharadwaj in Bulandshahr over alleged assault on Nishu Azad's father

Case gained attention after Bharadwaj allegedly spoke about the incident in a viral podcast. The detention follows protests and demands for his arrest, with police also considering stringent charges in the case, officials said.

4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
Agitating Ladakhi Groups Put Kargil-Leh March on Hold Ahead of September 9 Centre Talks

Sonam Wangchuk says padyatra will be revived if the Centre talks fail to deliver substantive progress on statehood, the Sixth Schedule safeguards and other key demands.

4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
Salman Khan gets angry on Bigg Boss 20 sets, later poses with paps; sneak peek inside grand, mystical house

Salman Khan is back on the sets of Bigg Boss 20 ahead of the show's grand premiere on September 6. The actor was spotted in a cowboy-inspired look and was seen getting upset with the media amid the crowd and noise.

4 Sep 2026 10:20 pm
Nora Fatehi flaunts abs, Sonnalli Seygall goes sultry in plunging black outfit bring '90s glamour to GQ Best Dressed 2026

Nora Fatehi, Sonnalli Seygall, Mahieka Sharma, Shalini Passi and Sophie Choudry brought '90s-inspired glamour to the GQ Best Dressed 2026 event in Mumbai. Nora flaunted her abs in a stylish white cropped shirt and denim skirt, while Sonnalli opted for a sultry black plunging-neckline gown

4 Sep 2026 10:18 pm
Payment aggregators seek RBI extension for September 15 re-KYC deadline amid merchant verification backlog

Payment aggregators have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the September 15 deadline for completing re-KYC of existing merchants, citing a verification backlog. Small and informal businesses could face disruptions to digital payment services if they fail to complete the required KYC process on time.

4 Sep 2026 10:10 pm
India's forex reserves hit record $740.8 billion

Assocham said the strong forex position provides a cushion against global uncertainties, supports currency stability and strengthens investor confidence. Foreign Currency Assets crossed $600 billion, while gold reserves stood at $116.41 billion

4 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Lower Tariffs Could Boost India's Missing Middle in Export Growth: Report

A report by HSBC states lower export tariffs and trade deals could help India's struggling mid-tech export sector recover.

4 Sep 2026 5:41 pm
Pakistan PMO crops Indian PM Modi out of SCO group photo; India shares full picture

The photograph was taken during the SCO summit in Bishkek on Tuesday, featuring leaders of the 10 member countries posing together. However, in the image posted by the Pakistan PMO, PM Modi, the Iranian President, and a few other leaders have been cropped out.

4 Sep 2026 5:40 pm
LIC launches new insurance plans: Benefits, eligibility, Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha details explained

LIC has launched two new insurance plans, Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha, offering customers different combinations of savings and life protection. Bima Platinum provides guaranteed additions and income benefits, while Jeevan Raksha is a pure-risk plan offering a fixed death benefit during the policy term.

4 Sep 2026 5:34 pm
Sensex rises 363 points, Nifty ends higher; smallcaps hit lifetime highs

During the session, the 30-share Sensex climbed as much as 730 points, or 0.95 per cent, to hit an intraday high of 76,883.14. It touched a low of 76,515.43.

4 Sep 2026 5:34 pm
One Terrorist Killed in 12-Hour Encounter in Budgam, War-Like Store Recovered

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

4 Sep 2026 5:33 pm
Bitcoin's $80,000 breakout faces its real test: Cycle turn or bear-market trap?

Bitcoin's latest rally has changed the market narrative but not yet the market structure.

4 Sep 2026 2:56 pm
Who is Anil Chakravarthy? Adobe's newly appointed CEO amid rising pressure from AI-native rivals in industry

Chakravarthy, a former Informatica CEO, has led Adobe's Digital Experience business and enterprise operations. He now takes charge as AI-native rivals intensify pressure on Adobe's Creative Cloud and other products.

4 Sep 2026 2:33 pm
ISRO successfully launches EOS-05 aboard GSLV-F17; PM Modi hails mission as proud moment for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it a proud moment for India. The 2,367-kg satellite was precisely placed in orbit, marking a major space milestone and strengthening India's Earth-imaging capabilities and ISRO-industry collaboration.

4 Sep 2026 2:33 pm
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, the AI model built to do more than answer questions

OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new AI model designed to handle complex tasks, use computers, browse the web, write code and create documents. The model marks a major step towards more autonomous AI systems and has renewed discussions around the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

4 Sep 2026 2:32 pm
Janmashtami 2026: Massive crowds throng temples across India for Mangla Aarti and celebrations

Janmashtami 2026 celebrations began across India with massive crowds gathering at temples for Mangla Aarti, special prayers and darshan. Mathura and Vrindavan witnessed particularly heavy footfall, while devotees in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities joined religious ceremonies marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

4 Sep 2026 12:39 pm
Indian stock market today: Sensex jumps 515 points, Nifty crosses 23,900 as IT stocks lead gains

Sectoral indices traded on a mixed note. The Nifty IT index emerged as the top performer, gaining 0.65%, followed by Nifty Realty, which rose 0.50%. The Nifty Consumer Durables index declined 0.50%.

4 Sep 2026 12:39 pm
The Tashkent Calculus: What PM Modi's Central Asian Push Really Achieves

PM Modi's Central Asian tour strengthened India's ties with Uzbekistan, while highlighting challenges posed by geography and China's regional influence.

4 Sep 2026 11:02 am
Rebuilding Genomics Workflows Around Long-Read Sequencing

Genomics expert Manan Chandra examines how long-read sequencing technologies, laboratory workflow adjustments, and AI are transforming genome assembly and structural analysis.

4 Sep 2026 10:54 am
The UPI Gambit: How India's Payment Revolution Goes Global, and What Comes Next

UPI is currently operational in 11 countries, with Uzbekistan joining the list on August 30. Cross-border UPI transactions nearly doubled to 14.86 lakh in FY2026 from 7.55 lakh in FY2025, but still account for less than 0.01 per cent of total UPI transactions

4 Sep 2026 10:51 am
Ultrahuman raises $70 million at $360mn valuation: Big plans to revamp health tech underway

Ultrahuman has raised $70 million from Qualcomm Ventures, Labcorp, Alpha Wave, Blume and other investors to expand its wearable technology, AI, health research and personalised health platform.

4 Sep 2026 10:46 am
What Tag Markets Believes a Modern CFD Brokerage Should Provide

Tag Markets expands the online brokerage experience beyond trade execution by integrating trader education, CopyX copy trading, flexible account models, and partner infrastructure.

4 Sep 2026 10:45 am
Samay Raina recreates Varun Dhawan's crooked smile, leaves Varun in splits; Samay's rumoured GF Medha Shankr as judge on IGL

The sixth episode of India's Got Latent Season 2 will feature Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr, Nishant Tanwar and Sharon Verma on the panel, with Samay Raina as the host. The episode will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 4.

3 Sep 2026 10:03 pm
ChatGPT, Claude and Grok down for several users globally; users report widespread AI outage

OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude AI and Elon Musk-owned X's Grok are down for several users globally, according to the real-time outage monitoring website Downdetector. The report further added that some users also faced issues with Google Gemini.

3 Sep 2026 10:01 pm
VVS Laxman to coach Team India at Asian Games 2026 in Gautam Gambhir's absence

VVS Laxman will take charge of Team India at the Asian Games 2026 as Gautam Gambhir remains with the senior side for the West Indies ODI series.

3 Sep 2026 10:00 pm
Sweets, cooking oil and community feasts to face stricter checks as Maharashtra FDA announces four-stage food safety system for festivals

Maharashtra FDA has introduced a permanent, year-round four-stage food safety system for festivals. The plan includes advance risk assessment, pre-festival inspections, checks during celebrations and post-festival follow-up. Sweets, fasting foods, cooking oil, online food sales and large community feasts

3 Sep 2026 9:59 pm
Two sons booked for assaulting parents in Pune over land dispute; shocking video goes viral

Two brothers have been booked for allegedly assaulting their 65-year-old father and mother with wooden sticks during a land dispute in Indapur on Aug 30, with a Tata Nexon seen in connection with the incident. The incident took place around 6 pm to 6.30 pm in the Tarangwadi area near Salim Lawns, according to reports based on the complaint

3 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Reliance launches Bombay Creamery ice cream at Rs 10: Check products, rollout and competition

Reliance Consumer Products has entered India's ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, offering cups, cones and sticks starting at 10. The brand will initially launch in western India before expanding nationwide.

3 Sep 2026 5:07 pm
Gold And Silver Prices Today, September 3, 2026: Check Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru And Chennai

Gold and silver prices surged in morning trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday, Sept. 3, extending the rebound from the previous session. Investors are tracking the sharp recovery in bullion after recent selling, with a weaker US dollar, easing Treasury yields and softer US employment data supporting precious metals.

3 Sep 2026 4:56 pm
Sensex falls 417 points, Nifty slips amid rising crude oil prices; rupee rebounds against US dollar

The Sensex declined 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, to settle at 76,152.86. The Nifty fell 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to close at 23,873.45.

3 Sep 2026 4:53 pm