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Haiwaan movie review: Saif steals the show, Akshay goes dark

Rating: Bollywood really needs a good script now. I walked into a theatre in Hyderabad to watch Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khans Haiwaan on its f

Saharanpur mosque demolition: A state siege on minority rights

On September 5, 2026, a century-old mosque situated within the District Magistrates Collectorate complex in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was comple

Excise arrest youth with 305.396 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi

The Excise also seized 2,90,000, allegedly gained through drug sales, and a mobile phone from the accused

Big houses, empty hearts: The loneliness behind digital lives

Hyderabad: Evenings are usually meant for outings, entertainment, fun, and frolic. But on September 8 evening, a group of thoughtful people gathe

Eight transformer fuses stolen amid power cuts in Keralam's Palakkad

The police and residents suspect the involvement of anti-social elements behind the incident

Congress leader arrested for protesting against Baba Bageshwars remarks in Kolkata

Kolkata Police said the acts by the protesters amounted to an insult to the religious sentiments of a particular community and posed a threat to

Did you know: Solomon Pappaiah rejected 200 film offers after Rajinikanths Sivaji

Tamil scholar and speaker Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away today, declined film offers to concentrate on literary and academic work

Did you know: Solomon Pappaiah rejected 200 film offers after Rajinikanths Sivaji

Tamil scholar and speaker Solomon Pappaiah, who passed away today, declined film offers to concentrate on literary and academic work

MP: HC allows partial demolition of mosque for Simhastha Kumbh

Ujjain: The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Wednesday, September 9, dismissed two writ petitions against the Ujjain Municipal Corporations (UMC) not

Palaniswami callsTVK governments move to build new Assembly-Secretariat complex unnecessary

EPS said that when the government was in the midst of severe debt and struggling with an acute shortage of funds, constructing a Secretariat comp

Palaniswami callsTVK governments move to build new Assembly-Secretariat complex unnecessary

EPS said that when the government was in the midst of severe debt and struggling with an acute shortage of funds, constructing a Secretariat comp

HPV vaccination drive crosses 8 mn doses as India targets cervical cancer

Seven months after the national campaign was launched, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram have achieved 100 per cent vaccination

Retail inflation likely to climb to 4.5-5% in August, say economists

A Business Standard poll of 11 economists projects August retail inflation at 4.5-5 per cent, driven by higher food prices and a firmer core infl

Alliance Air plane suffers engine failure; makes emergency landing at Delhi airport

The airline was operating the flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the National Capital with an ATR 72-600, a twin-engine turboprop aircraft

Buying a flat? Don't trust promises, check these approvals before payment

Maharashtra regulator's order highlights the risks of relying on promises of future approvals and why buyers should verify sanctioned plans befor

Saharanpur mosque demolition: A Benjaminian critique

In the early morning of September 5, 2026, as Saharanpur embraced sleep, all five main gates of the districts Collectorate complex were sealed, t

Explained: What is Article 371(K) and what could it mean for Ladakh?

The Centre and Ladakh representatives have made progress on a proposed new political framework, with key questions on powers, safeguards and the

Telangana Municipalities Act amendments make way for co-option of transgender persons as ULB members

The Telangana Municipalities Act was amended. It would ensure meaningful representation and enable informed, empathetic and equitable decision ma

Telangana Municipalities Act amendments make way for co-option of transgender persons as ULB members

The Telangana Municipalities Act was amended. It would ensure meaningful representation and enable informed, empathetic and equitable decision ma

Madras High Court refrains from staying Tamil Nadu governments move to roll out digital driving licences, RCs

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan accept Advocate General Vijay Narayans request to grant time for the gover

Madras High Court refrains from staying Tamil Nadu governments move to roll out digital driving licences, RCs

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan accept Advocate General Vijay Narayans request to grant time for the gover

Mixed Reviews for Havaan: Audience Disappointment Despite Star Power

Audience reactions to Havaan reveal disappointment, with many expecting more from the star-studded cast and director Priyadarshan. Mixed Reviews

Five detained for unfurling Tibetan flag near Bharat Mandapam

Tibetan Youth Congress protests ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinpings India visit for BRICS 2026

Houthis hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline in Madinah desert: Reports

A possible Houthi strike on Saudi Arabias East-West crude oil pipeline has been reported in the desert southeast of Madinah, with satellite image

Houthis reportedly hit Saudi East-West oil pipeline near Madinah

Iran-backed Houthi forces are reported to have targeted Saudi Arabias East-West oil pipeline near Madinah, with satellite imagery showing a large

25 Years After 9/11 Attacks, U.S. Remembers Victims and Stands Firm Against Terrorism

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore pays tribute to victims and reaffirms Americas commitment to fighting terrorism. 25

Bankers' Books Evidence Act to come into force from October 1

The Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 will become effective from October 1. This new law modernizes the use of banking records as evidence in cou

I quit my Rs 75 LPA job to build a startup and ChatGPT, Google AI made it irrelevant. We lost all customer in 30 days: Techie shares the hard reality of entrepreneurship

A tech entrepreneur who quit a 75 lakh-per-year job to build a startup says the company's first product became irrelevant within 30 days after th

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning The 500th edition

Quote of the day by Alexander von Humboldt: The most important result of a rational inquiry into nature is... Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote on purpose, balance, curiosity, interdependence, ambition, humility, legacy and why seeing the whole transforms human impact by historys most visionary polymath

Quote of the day by Alexander von Humboldt offers a simple way to understand a complicated world. His thinking placed connection above isolated f

Health cards for employees on fast track: Telangana Dy CM Bhatti

Hyderabad: Telangana Deputy Chief Minister (CM) Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Friday, September 11, clarified in the state Legislative Council that

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Notification for 212 Positions Including Assistant Professors Released, Applications Open September 12

The UPSC has announced 212 vacancies including Assistant Professors. Applications begin on September 12, 2026. UPSC Recruitment 2026: Notificatio

Sensex falls 121 points, Nifty settles below 23,400 after volatile session as metal and realty stocks drag

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended the week in the red amid a sharp spike in crude oil prices and concerns about a higher global rate envir

US proposes ending H-1B visa 60-day grace period: What workers need to know about the major change

PM Modi-President Putin hold bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of BRICS Summit

The meeting comes as leaders of BRICS countries prepare to gather for the summit, which is being hosted by India. Modi and Putins meeting is part

Telangana Assembly: CURE Bill introduced, talks on data centres

Hyderabad: On the fifth day of the Telangana Assemblys Monsoon Session, Legislative Affairs Minister D Sridhar Babu moved the motion to introduce

Bankers' Books Evidence Act 2026 to come into force from October 1

Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 2026 which got assent of the President of India last month, and is aimed at providing a modern framework for the use

Ahead of PM Modi-Xi meet, China calls for managing differences, boosting BRICS cooperation

Coming out in support for India for hosting the 18th BRICS Summit, China said on Friday that it values the cooperation between the members of the

Threats to West Bengal Prosecutor Prompt Police Investigation

A West Bengal prosecutor received threats regarding a high-profile case, prompting a police investigation after he filed a complaint. Threats to

Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes New PDP Members, Aims to Strengthen Party in Jammu and Kashmir

Mehbooba Mufti welcomes new members to the PDP, highlighting unemployment and government inaction in Jammu and Kashmir. Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes N

Sebi's Demat 2.0 pilot explained: How tokenised bonds help investors

Distributed ledger technology will change how ownership and transactions are recorded, while the bond continues to have the same legal character

Indias boxing revival faces the Asian test: Can the country turn its resurgence into medals?

Indian boxers prepare for the demanding Asian Games 2026 in Japan. This event follows a record-breaking Commonwealth Games performance for the co

Jharsuguda Police Arrest 5 Youths, Detain 3 Minors Over Instagram Reels Featuring Lethal Weapons

Jharsuguda Police have arrested five youths and detained three minors for recording and uploading Instagram reels featuring sharp, lethal weapons

Bristol opens first overseas campus in Mumbai as foreign unis expand

The Mumbai Enterprise Campus will offer programmes in finance and data science, facilitate research and industry collaborations, and provide glob

Mehbooba Mufti Welcomes New PDP Members, Emphasizes Strengthening Party in Jammu and Kashmir

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti welcomes new members and highlights the need for change in Jammu and Kashmir amid rising unemployment and protests. Meh

Make rain-damaged roads motorable immediately, directs CM Yogi

Roads near educational institutions, hospitals, main markets, government offices, and other places with heavy public movement should be taken up

Researchers crushed mussel, cockle and oyster shells collected from a Dublin beach and added them to polluted water; the experiment cleaned the water while recovering valuable metals

A team of researchers discovered that discarded seashells have the ability to purify water by removing rare earth metals. Among various shell typ

Yoon acquitted in case related to South Korean marine's drowning in rare legal reprieve

Yoon's former Justice Minister and Presidential Security Director were among other defendants also acquitted of charges that they colluded with Y

India FX deposits to help earn more revenue: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

The comments come as the RBI deals with the fallout from record foreign-exchange inflows

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Vadodara Station To Get Travelator-Equipped FOB Connecting High-Speed Rail, Railway And Bus Networks

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit

Antonio Guterres arrives in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, strengthening global cooperation and multilateralism among member nations. UN Se

The best kind of magic

When grandfather gifted her a bright blue stone, Amudhas life changed.

Telangana Govt resolves to establish unified governance for CURE

Assembly passes integrated governance bill for CURE

You are not welcome: Tibetans protest Xis India visit | BRICS Summit

Showers in Delhi: IMD issues red alert; wet spell to continue till September 13

The rain comes after the national capital recorded above-normal maximum temperatures in recent days.

Beyond the Medal: SBI Life honours the aspirations and journeys behind India's historic Glasgow 2026 para-sports triumph

Beyond the Medal: SBI Life honours the aspirations and journeys behind India's historic Glasgow 2026 para-sports triumph

CPI seeks TVK, VCK support for Thattanchavady bypoll in Puducherry

A delegation of CPI leaders led by the partys Puducherry secretary A.M. Saleem on Thursday met Tamil Nadu Minister and TVK general secretary N. A

Saudi Arabia airstrikes hit Houthi rebels-held Mokha airport in Yemen

Saudi airstrikes hit the rebel-held Mokha airport in Yemen on Friday, an Iranian-backed Houthi broadcaster reported, a day after the Houthis ente

Court Orders Charges Against Lalu Prasad Yadav and Family in IRCTC Hotel Scam

A special court in New Delhi has ordered charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and family in a money laundering case linked to the IRCTC hotel scam.

RBI partially cancels debt sale for first time in a year as rates spike

Central banks decision to limit bond sales amid rising yields signals potential shifts in monetary policy, as geopolitical tensions and U.S. econ

Watch: Mr Faisu hints at wedding preparations in viral vlog

Mumbai: Social media star Faisal Shaikh, popularly known as Mr Faisu, has sparked fresh wedding buzz with a mysterious statement in his latest vl

Ashok Leyland expands Karnataka footprint with new dealership in Raichur

This is the 12th Light Commercial Vehicle dealership in the state, enhancing its LCV distribution network to over 945 customer touchpoints nation

Sharat Saxena, 76, Undergoes 6-Hour Spine Surgery:

Veteran actor Sharat Saxena has undergone a six-hour spine surgery at the age of 76 and shared an upbeat update on social media following the pro

Odisha Police Launches 14 Services on Ama Sathi WhatsApp Bot

Citizens in Odisha no longer need to visit police stations for routine administrative services, following the integration of 14 key police-citize

62 Lions, Lionesses, Cubs Died of Disease in Gujarat in One Year: Govt

Other causes included arthritis, gastroenteritis, roundworm infestation, encephalitis, central nervous system disorder, ascites, bronchopneumonia

Kerala Chief Minister Vows Action Against Cyber Attacks Following Journalists Death

Keralas CM warns of legal action against cyber bullies targeting journalist Jijo John after his death, condemning hate speech online. Kerala Chie

Delhi building collapse: Court rejects anticipatory bail of accused

A Delhi court has dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of an accused in the Satya Niketan building collapse case, in which seven people died. Add

ABP Education Invests in YoLearn.ai to Expand Personalized Learning for 250 Million Indian Students

West Asia conflict and energy security could dominate the BRICS Summit, with members also expected to discuss critical minerals, clean energy, tr

They asked Claude to build missiles, anti-torpedo, and smallpox bioweapons: Anthropic uncovers AI's darkest misuse cases, including a live missile test

Anthropic AI misuse report: Anthropic has revealed some of the most concerning ways users have attempted to misuse its AI model Claude, including

Major scope for India-Russia CBDC trade settlements, says Russias Sberbank

Sberbank has been using surplus rupees to support liquidity, including investments in Indian government securities. Talking about bilateral trade

5 militants of banned ISKP killed in Paks Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A key commander of the group was eliminated in the operation on Thursday in Shamshatu refugee camp in Urmur village, about 25 km southeast of Pes

Reshma Elizabeth Thomas book looks at how the ordinary things around become extraordinary

The book Whispers of Everyday Things: Monologues from the Mundane by Reshma Elizabeth Thomas has illustrations by eight-year-old Nakshatra Vivek

List of world leaders attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

India will host Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders in New Delhi on September 12-13 for the groupings 18th summit. The gathering b

US proposes scrapping 60-day H-1B grace period, Indian tech workers could face immediate exit

The US has proposed scrapping the discretionary 60-day grace period for H-1B and other foreign workers who lose jobs. If finalised, affected work

Major Telangana Acts to be amended to provide trust based governance and improve EoDB

Telangana government says several State enactments contained criminal provisions prescribing imprisonment for procedural, technical and regulator

Mahendragiri Varahi movie review: Sumanth is the only saving grace of this stale, tiring supernatural thriller

The film feels like an unintentional sequel to Sumanth and director Santhosh Jagarlapudis earlier collaboration, Subrahmanyapuram and Nikhil Sidd

AI scaling fake newsrooms, surveillance, and online dating scams: Anthropic

Anthropic also said it identified and disrupted cases in which users attempted to use Claude models for malicious activity that could potentially

Beyond Bengaluru: Karnatakas next chapter cannot depend on one city | CM D.K. Shivakumar writes

The States next chapter cannot depend on one city; it must be powered by many economic engines beyond Bengaluru

DMK president Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene over 1,857 vacant super-speciality medical seats

Not a single medical seat, a precious national asset, should be allowed to go waste when our people need more specialist doctors, he says

DMK president Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene over 1,857 vacant super-speciality medical seats

Not a single medical seat, a precious national asset, should be allowed to go waste when our people need more specialist doctors, he says

Energy Edits Newsletter for September 11, 2026

SC Stays Delhi HC Order On Reinstatement Of IAS Officer In Dog-Walking Case

NEW DELHI, Sept 11: The Supreme Court has stayed the reinstatement of IAS officer Rinku Dhugga, who was compulsorily retired by the Centre follow

Safety Measures Ordered at Chinchinada Bridge After Spate Of Suicides

Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu held a review meeting in Palakollu with National Highway, R&B, Headworks, and Irrigation officials to discuss protecti

Should Handle Our Differences Properly: China Ahead of Modi-Xi Meet

President Xi will arrive in New Delhi on Saturday to attend the BRICS summit, his first visit to India in nearly seven years. He is scheduled to

Saudi Crown Prince Called Trump Twice to Strike Houthis, US President Rejected Request: Report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly called US President Donald Trump twice and urged Washington to launch strikes against the Houth

Abandoned newborn boy rescued in Ongole

The one-day-old male infant was shifted to RIMS Hospital for immediate medical care

Abandoned newborn boy rescued in Ongole

The one-day-old male infant was shifted to RIMS Hospital for immediate medical care

Transformer Fuses Stolen Amid Power Cuts in Keralams Palakkad

Initially we assumed that it was part of the power cut. However, as the electricity connection was not restored even after two hours, we contacte

Karnataka NRI Seeks One-Year Extension for Voter List Verification

An NRI leader in Karnataka requests a one-year extension for expatriates to verify voter lists and submit necessary documents. Karnataka NRI Seek