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U.S. announces visa curbs targeting South Africa foreign nationals for race-based discrimination

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said the South African government has not adequately addressed the previously laid out concerns

16 Sep 2026 4:38 am
U.S. acknowledgement of orbital arms ignores space conflict consequences: Russia

Foreign Ministry spokesperson said resolutions co-authored by Russia on barring deployment of space-based weapons and transparency in using space would be presented to the U.N. General Assembly next month

16 Sep 2026 4:32 am
FBI chief Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on prostitution, bestiality at fiery hearing

The hearing took place two months before the midterm elections in November and at a time when the FBI has opened investigations related to the 2020 contest, including by seizing voter data in Fulton County, Georgia

16 Sep 2026 3:53 am
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says Russian drones attacked Moldova twice while he was in transit

On September 9, a Moldovan govt. spokesperson said the Ukraine Presidents aircraft departure for Norway was delayed as the countrys airspace was closed over a drone alert

16 Sep 2026 3:08 am
War on Iran cost U.S. more than $38B: Congressional Budget Office

CBO said the war is expected to contribute to inflation into the first quarter of 2027, making inflation roughly 0.5 percentage points higher than they had previously estimated.

16 Sep 2026 2:07 am
Venezuela President Maduros ally pleads guilty in U.S. corruption case

Alex Saab entered the plea to one count of money laundering conspiracy at a hearing before U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams in Miami, court records show

16 Sep 2026 12:51 am
Tanker hit by projectile near Strait of Hormuz was operating in dark mode

Photos of the ship from September 13 indicate that the engine room was attacked and damaged by the projectile; the tanker had 25 crew members on board: 14 Indian and 11 Pakistani nationals.

16 Sep 2026 12:33 am
Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 1,399

The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170

15 Sep 2026 11:44 pm
EU calls Russia reckless after flares fired at Danish helicopter

These are not isolated incidents; they are part of a broader pattern of Russian aggression and provocation against Europe, testing our readiness and our resolve, Ursula von der Leyen said

15 Sep 2026 10:32 pm
China imposes travel curbs to protect national security

Citizens who violate technology import and export regulations could be banned from leaving China, the State Council said.

15 Sep 2026 10:14 pm
Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges $1B to expand access

AI will either be the greatest equalizer or the worst source of injustice wrote Bill Gates in a social media post

15 Sep 2026 10:07 pm
India deeply concerned about blockades in Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, says govt.

Oil supplies from the Red Sea region have not been affected so far, says the Ministry of External Affairs; Oman is helping with search operations for missing Indian seafarer after attack on oil tanker, says government

15 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
Army chief Dhiraj Seth heads to Russia amid push to deepen defence ties

Sources say a key issue likely to figure in the discussions is the availability of spare parts and supplies for Russian-origin equipment currently operated by the Indian Army

15 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Watch: West Asia: why are Yemens Houthis attacking Saudi Arabia? | Above the Fold | Sept 15, 2026

Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate tensions as the militia expands control around Bab el-Mandeb.

15 Sep 2026 8:55 pm
Trump slams U.S. Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots

The court ruled late on Monday (September 14, 2026) in an emergency order that the restrictions on mail-in voting would likely lose in court, at least for this year's election.

15 Sep 2026 7:55 pm
FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing

September 15 hearing is expected to be no less contentious given Democrats fierce criticism of Kash Patels leadership and conduct

15 Sep 2026 6:07 pm
China urges U.S. to stop preparing for war in outer space

We urge the U.S. side to stop expanding its military capabilities and preparing for war in outer space, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said

15 Sep 2026 5:33 pm
Keralam power crisis: KSEB invites bids for power supply for next three months

Electricity board floats tender to procure 300 MW to 800 MW to meet power demand from October to December this year

15 Sep 2026 4:00 pm
HDK alleges Karnataka government knew rape convict Prajwal Revanna had phone in prison, used issue to divert attention from KPSC scam, Bidadi and NICE projects

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy claims he will soon divulge details of an issue that could attract nationwide attention

15 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Maratha quota stir: Days after cops deny him protest permission, defiant Jarange leaves for Mumbai

Mumbai Police earlier denied permission to Manoj Jarange to take the protest to Azad Maidan, citing law and order concerns during the ongoing Ganesh festival

15 Sep 2026 3:47 pm
Tributes paid to C.N. Annadurai on 118th birth anniversary in Erode

Anna had stayed at the now Thanthai PeriyarAnna Memorial in Erode while working for Periyars publication.

15 Sep 2026 3:35 pm
Team Heggana Muddu interview: We have made a relatable Kannada film

Upcoming Kannada movie Heganna Muddu promises a relatable, rollercoaster drama.

15 Sep 2026 3:35 pm
15 Sep 2026 3:31 pm
Suspected sabotage triggers major Dutch rail outage during morning rush hour

There was no immediate indication of who was suspected of being behind the apparent sabotage

15 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
UN urges access for international investigators to Gaza after bodies found

The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned

15 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Tamil Nadu bypolls: AMMK extends support to AIADMK candidates

AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran announced support for AIADMK candidates in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram byelections

15 Sep 2026 3:18 pm
Former Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Alla Nani dies of cardiac arrest at 56

The Eluru leader was Health Minister through the pandemic in the Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government, lost his seat in 2024, quit the YSRCP that August and joined the TDP in February 2025

15 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
Mizoram yields two new-to-science frog species, one hiding in plain sight

Duttaphrynus phawngpui and Ingerana aizawl named after Mizorams highest peak and its capital; one species was long mistaken for a widespread frog

15 Sep 2026 3:04 pm
Himalaya approaching tipping point, report says

Peak water, the point in time when river flows stop rising and start declining, could happen by mid-century

15 Sep 2026 3:02 pm
SpiceJet's two Dubai flights face inordinate delay; passengers protest at Delhi airport

When contacted, the airline spokesperson on September 15 deeply regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers and said alternate flights were being arranged

15 Sep 2026 3:00 pm
Bag with detonators, gelatin sticks triggers panic on bus at PNBS in Vijayawada

About 46 gelatin sticks and 50 detonators were found in a luggage bag in Vijayawada. Sniffer dog squad was pressed into service and efforts are on to trace the owner of the bag, says police

15 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
Lawrence Bishnois associate deported from Canada, arrested by Punjab Police

Karamveer Singh had reportedly provided logistical support and a hideout to Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrences younger brother, who was arrested by the NIA

15 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
J&K Admin. issues eviction notices in Srinagars high-end market of Lal Chowk, Kara Nagar against Nazool land occupants

Eviction notices have been issued in high-end locations in Srinagars Kara Nagar, Raj Bagh and Lal Chowk and even against those who have defaulted on rent

15 Sep 2026 2:51 pm
Annamalai University staff launch indefinite strike at Chidambaram

The Joint Action Committee of faculty members, employees and pensioners had been holding a continuous sit-in protest since August 19.

15 Sep 2026 2:46 pm
The Paper Season 2 review: Domhnall Gleeson and friends bring earnest charisma to the Toledo Truth Tellers latest exploits

The Office spinoff continues to float by on charm and good vibes as it dives enthusiastically into podcasts and potholes

15 Sep 2026 2:43 pm
Last Man in Tower: How Ben Rekhis outsider gaze places Manoj Bajpayee at the heart of Mumbais redevelopment horror

The filmmaker discusses what went into adapting Aravind Adigas book, the suggestions he receieved from the writer, why he thinks Manoj Bajpayee is an intuitive actor and more

15 Sep 2026 2:32 pm
Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia series review: A wickedly well-read corrective to Orientalist caricature

One of the years most erudite historical anime, Jaadugar rummages through the machinery of empire with scholarly curiosity, gives Islamic history the dignity of lived experience, and discovers that the Mongol court is a remarkably good place for dangerous women to sharpen their wits

15 Sep 2026 2:31 pm
Huawei highlights Intelligent Connectivity and AI Transformation at M360 ASEAN 2026

Huawei highlights Intelligent Connectivity and AI Transformation at M360 ASEAN 2026

15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Natixis strengthens coordination between its Portugal and India Expertise Centers under Etienne Huret's leadership

Natixis strengthens coordination between its Portugal and India Expertise Centers under Etienne Huret's leadership

15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
AURUS - Luxury Managed Residences Partners with SIBAN for One of India's Largest Managed Living Projects

AURUS - Luxury Managed Residences Partners with SIBAN for One of India's Largest Managed Living Projects

15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Sharanya Ari assumes office as Virudhunagar Collector

She promises to conserve waterbodies, renovate rainwater harvesting structures

15 Sep 2026 2:30 pm
Kochi to host Keralams c0c0n 2026cybersecurity conference in October

Organised by Kerala Police, the event will bring together cybersecurityprofessionals, government and lawenforcement agencies, industry leaders, researchers, technologyexperts, academicians and students

15 Sep 2026 2:19 pm
Blood and bonds: Review of Shahidul Zahirs Life And Political Reality: Two Novellas

Shahidul Zahirs language casts a spell in these two superbly translated novellas

15 Sep 2026 2:18 pm
Heres how you can find the real modak on delivery apps

Peda, besan laddoo and even cakes are being sold in modak shapes this Ganesh Utsav. A guide to finding the real ones instead

15 Sep 2026 2:12 pm