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U.K. PM Burnham and Canadas Carney discuss AI challenges, stress cooperation on online safety

Both leaders had earlier met in northern England, where they discussed opportunities for defence industrial cooperation

17 Sep 2026 5:37 am
U.S. House passes Russia sanctions bill seeking to impose up to 100% tariffs on India, others

The Bill, which will now be sent U.S. President Donald Trump for his signature, could result in significant U.S. tariffs on India

17 Sep 2026 4:44 am
U.S. troops must prepare to fight around the moon: Trump's top military adviser

Separately, the head of the Space Force's Combat Forces Command said our potential adversaries such as the PRC are actively pursuing activities in the system, in parts of space, referring to the People's Republic of China.

17 Sep 2026 3:59 am
Trump lauds India's crackdown on poppy farming; lists 23 major drug transit nations

He urged China to take stronger action to stem the flow of precursor chemicals used to produce fentanyl, methamphetamine and other synthetic drugs

17 Sep 2026 3:36 am
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people with many more missing

Only one privately owned forklift is available for the rescue efforts, complicating the search for survivors, an official said

17 Sep 2026 3:29 am
War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Raed Al-Dahshan, the director of Gaza Citys civil defence service, said at least 10 families lived in the collapsed building and there was still hope of finding survivors

17 Sep 2026 2:02 am
Bessent says U.S. open to discussing shared AI risks with China: report

U.S. Treasury Secretary said he would meet with Chinese Vice Premier this weekend ahead of a meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi

17 Sep 2026 1:04 am
Federal Reserve hikes key rate for first time in three years, defying Trump demands for cut

The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in the upcoming midterm elections, just seven weeks away

17 Sep 2026 12:18 am
Armed Russian drone found near Polish beach: officials

The aerial craft was secured and it was established that it was armed after it was found on September 14, 2026, military affairs prosecutor Bartosz Okoniewski said

16 Sep 2026 11:00 pm
Oman pitches new port that could give India better access to Gulf energy

Located away from the conflict-hit Strait of Hormuz, Sohar Port is located close to vital energy pipelines of the United Arab Emirates and eastern Saudi Arabia

16 Sep 2026 10:48 pm
A Hague court convicts Kosovos former President Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years

Hashim Thaci was convicted by a panel of judges at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers of murder, torture, cruel treatment and arbitrary detention

16 Sep 2026 10:35 pm
Bengaluru likelyto receive light rainfall for next three days: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed this extreme weather condition as a local phenomenon as other parts of the State, including coastal and north-interior Karnataka, received no rainfall on Tuesday.

16 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Now, cybercrime cases in Karnataka must be transferred to specialised stations immediately after registration of FIR

The move comes amid concerns that delay in acting on cyber fraud complaints can hamper efforts to preserve digital evidence

16 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
Centre tells Delhi HC same-sex partners can be nominated for medical decisions

Centre and NMC say competent adults can nominate same-sex partners for medical decisions in case of incapacity, subject to law and safeguards

16 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
National Testing Agency issues call for onboarding subject experts, translators in overhaul bid

The move comes weeks after the NTA removed 600 subject matter experts following an investigation into the involvement of some of them in the NEET-UG 2026 leak

16 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Kerala State Human Rights Commission orders decision on doctors leave and dues

The commission issued the directive stating that an immediate decision must also be taken regarding the salary and other benefits due to the complainant from October 2024

16 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
Centre reconstitutes CBFC; Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members

The new board, headed by CBFC chairperson Shashi Shekhar Vempati, has been constituted with immediate effect for three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

16 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Rowdy sheets on the decline in Karnataka

However, after a steep decline from 2023 to 2024, the number of rowdy sheets in Bengaluru city saw a steady rise in 2025 and 2026

16 Sep 2026 7:27 pm
Special grama sabhas to be held in 52 panchayats in Idukki to discuss ESA

Main aim of the special grama sabhas is to ensure that the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change exclude farmlands and human habitations from the ESA

16 Sep 2026 7:21 pm
85% of fuel dispensing nozzles checked across petrol stations in Karnataka found to be defective

805 petrol stations in Karnataka were checked and these were deliberately chosen since the recalibration exercise of fuel dispensing nozzles at these stations had been done less than a year ago

16 Sep 2026 7:14 pm
Chennai Corporation collects 6.60 lakh in fines from 20 Bulk Waste Generators for violations

Under the rules, buildings with a built-up area of 20,000 sq.m. or more, institutions consuming at least 40,000 litres of water a day or establishments generating 100 kg or more of solid waste daily are classified as BWGs

16 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Dont trust verbal promises of Centre: Omar Abdullah tells Ladakh leaders

J&K Chief Minister urges Ladakh leaders to seek written assurance from Centre on Statehood and special status

16 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Guyanese passenger found unconscious at Bengaluru airport hotel, declared dead at hospital

The deceased was identified as Racquel Olivia Chandni Seecharran, a Guyanese national. She was scheduled to travel to Mangaluru by an IndiGo flight at 2.35 p.m. on Wednesday

16 Sep 2026 6:58 pm
AI can answer questions, but cannot teach children to ask them: Priyank Kharge

24 outstanding teachers honoured at Kalaburagi district-level Teachers Day celebrations

16 Sep 2026 6:54 pm
Uttam Kumar at 100: Why Bengal still remembers the superstar

A century after his birth, Uttam Kumar still remains one of the most celebrated Bengali film actors. Film scholar and filmmaker Madhuja Mukherjee and The Hindus Shrabana Chatterjee discuss the actor behind the star, his iconic screen persona, his performances, and why he still appeals to audiences across generations

16 Sep 2026 6:41 pm
A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for collective efforts to protect ozone layer

Marking World Ozone Day-2026, he asserts that the earths protective shield needs to be preserved for the health of the planet

16 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
Telangana CM lists extent of land owned by KCR, KTR, Harish Rao and other family members

Telangana CM says KCRs farm house in Erravelli spans 700 acres, of which 388 acres is assignment land. He announces fact finding team would be constituted to inquire into the assignment land issue

16 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
Anna Theatre: another cinema landmark in Chennai bites the dust

Anna was a standalone theatre with minimal seating, perhaps around 300, a contrast to the tent-poles that Alankar and Wellington obviously were

16 Sep 2026 6:39 pm
EU to ban social media for under 13s, curb access until 15

The European Commission president and tech chief Henna Virkkunen will formally present the proposed KIDS Act, including the tiered age limits in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026

16 Sep 2026 6:38 pm
Saving the Western Ghats | Part 2 | In Focus Podcast

In the latest In Focus Podcast, host K. C. Deepika discusses the contentious Eco-Sensitive Area proposal in the Western Ghats with expert TV Ramachandra, exploring its implications for this vital ecosystem.

16 Sep 2026 6:37 pm
Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

Prometheum Capital, HashKey Digital Asset Group, and Velocity Capital Sign Binding MOU to Internationalize Tokenized U.S. Equities

16 Sep 2026 6:31 pm
Bengalurus Goethe Institut hosts six German artists as part of residency program

We look at what six artists-in-residence from Germany hope to create during their time in Bengaluru

16 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Veena Murthy Vijay on receiving the SNA Award and celebrating 50 years of her dance school

Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, helmed by dance exponent Veena Murthy Vijay, celebrates 50 years with the Samanvay Arts Festival

16 Sep 2026 6:20 pm