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Sensex and Nifty recovered after recent falls, but sustaining above key levels is vital to strengthen the market recovery.

The move is expected to particularly benefit senior citizens and other users who primarily use their mobile phones for making calls and have little or no requirement for internet data. Such consumers could opt for basic voice and SMS plans instead of paying for bundled data services.

The Centre will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal to streamline insurance services and enhance risk protection for livestock farmers.

Nestle India responded to a Mumbai customer's claim of finding worms in a Maggi packet, assuring strict quality controls are in place.

ACs, TVs, washing machines, refrigerators and other consumer appliances are set to become costlier from October 1, with manufacturers planning price increases amid rising copper, aluminium, steel, crude-linked and freight costs. The hike could be around 5-8% for several categories and marks the industry's third price increase of 2026

The J&K Horticulture Department has established 1,103.79 hectares under high-density apple plantations across Kashmir, benefiting around 4,428 farmers, with Gala and Red Delicious strains accounting for nearly 90 per cent of the area.

The announcement comes amid scrutiny of the Election Commission, while a separate July 29 letter by two Election Commissioners to the Cabinet Secretary has been clarified as concerning a senior Deputy Election Commissioner, not Kuma

On the first anniversary of the September 24, 2025 violence in Leh, climate activist and LAB leader Sonam Wangchuk demanded that the findings of the judicial inquiry headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice B. S. Chauhan be made public. He also questioned the police firing, sought dignified compensation for victims' families and raised concerns over his nearly six-month detention under the NSA.

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal and Sanjay Leela Bhansali were spotted together ahead of Love & War. During their photo session, a paparazzo repeatedly called out to Ranbir, to which Ranbir said, Bahot bol raha hai tu ha. (You Are Talking Too Much).

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth said land victory remains the only tangible measure of success in war, despite rapid advances in defence technology and information warfare. He said modern conflicts are becoming increasingly indefinite, with periods of intense fighting followed by pauses.

The central question is not whether Gyanesh Kumar should be held accountable. If the allegations against him are established, he must face due process. The more important question is whether the campaign against him is intended to restore the independence and credibility of the Election Commission.

Since May 2026, the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool has provided crucial war-risk insurance to Indian shipping amid rising global conflicts.

DRDO signed a Rs 500-crore project with Zero mK India to build indigenous 20 mK dilution fridge for quantum computing.

Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has sparked fresh social media reactions after a poster showed a vanar character wearing spectacles, with netizens joking about the modern eyewear in the Treta Yuga setting. The film had already faced backlash over Anjali's casting as Mata Sita

JKSSB and JKPSC collected Rs 82.45 crore in application and examination fees over the past 23 months, while only 4,702 of the 12,241 government posts advertised since October 2024 have been filled.

A disciple of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, identified as Deepak Lodhi alias Rasik Dulari Sharan, died after falling from the fourth floor of an ashram in Vrindavan. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka was detained with several activists in Guwahati ahead of the group's regional volunteers' meeting. While being taken away, Ranka alleged Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was scared of CJP exposing school conditions and raised concerns over land, forests and water in Kaziranga.

India's electoral technology must move beyond digitisation towards a transparent, secure and auditable information architecture.

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Alia Bhatt, who looked spectacular in an ivory lace saree with scalloped edges and sequin work all over, walked alongside Vicky Kaushal. The star-studded night saw the presence of Bollywood stars, including Shabana Azmi, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shalini Passi, Sonali Bendre, Khushi Kapoor and others.

Students at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, protested and vandalised campus property after unverified WhatsApp claims alleged a female student was raped. Police said no rape complaint or evidence has emerged so far. A woman's suicide near the campus days earlier was also reported

Several public sector banks and 28 regional rural banks are open today, September 27, giving customers a chance to complete branch banking work before the proposed three-day nationwide bank strike from September 28 to 30. The special Sunday opening does not automatically apply to private sector banks.

China has called for respect for the sovereignty and security of Gulf countries while urging an end to threats, sanctions and the blockade against Cuba. The remarks by Vice President Han Zheng at the UNGA came shortly after the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, highlighting continuing differences between Beijing and Washington.

TMC MLA Kunal Ghosh's car was allegedly attacked with eggs and stones by a group in West Bengal's Hooghly while he was travelling to Mamata Banerjee's rally. The vehicle's rear windshield was damaged, forcing Ghosh to return to Kolkata. Ghosh and TMC leaders blamed BJP workers, while police are investigating the incident.

ECI also eased hearing rules by allowing online participation in certain cases. Meanwhile, Karnataka Congress leaders and workers protested in Bengaluru, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and alleging irregularities in electoral rolls. The allegations made by Congress were not independently verified.

Srinagar Police has attached or frozen four immovable properties collectively valued at approximately 7.11 crore in separate cases related to drug trafficking and terror activities. The action was taken under provisions of the NDPS Act and UA(P) Act, targeting properties allegedly linked to proceeds of illicit activities and financial networks supporting narcotics and terror-related operations.

Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ODI World Cup will be his last World Cup for India, saying winning the tournament is his motivation. The former India captain, who has already retired from Tests and T20Is, will now focus on ODI cricket ahead of the tournament.

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.