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• newFlorida rezoning blocks man’s retirement home 18 years after he bought lot
  A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes infringe upon his constitutional rights, showcasing the significant effects of zoning laws on property owners' expectations.
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• newNithari case victim's father questions Surendra Koli's death, claims murder
  The father of a Nithari case victim questions Surendra Koli's death, alleging murder. Koli was found hanging in Haridwar, with police investigating the scene. The victim's father believes Koli was murdered and not a suicide victim. He suggests Koli might have been killed if he knew crucial case information. The Nithari case involved the discovery of skeletal remains in Noida.
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• new'Congress is Bhasmasur': Rijiju hits back at Rahul Gandhi over 'party breaking' charge
  
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• newWisconsin turned harbour dredge into habitat; rare plovers returned after 49 years
  After nearly five decades, piping plovers triumphantly return to Wisconsin Point, symbolizing a remarkable achievement in conservation. Thanks to a dedicated $4.5 million habitat restoration initiative, 14 acres of essential nesting and feeding grounds have been established from harbor sediment. Protective measures like seasonal closures and predator exclosures have been implemented to ensure the safety of these delicate birds.
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• newHAL hands over LCA FOC trainers, HTT-40 to IAF, 4 Dhruv-NG choppers to Pawan Hans
  HAL successfully delivered two LCA Tejas twin-seater trainers to the Indian Air Force, along with the first HTT-40 basic trainer, dubbed Ankur. Additionally, four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. These significant deliveries mark the initiation of a new phase in HAL's contract obligations, showcasing India's ongoing strides in indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.
  - 1 hour ago 18 Sep 26, 5:58pm -
• new6-month-old boy mauled by pit bull in Sonipat, CCTV captures terrifying attack
  In a shocking incident, a six-month-old baby was severely injured by a pet pit bull that escaped from a neighboring house. The aggressive dog lunged at the infant, dragging him by the jaw until quick-thinking bystanders intervened. The child underwent over twenty stitches and was later transferred to PGIMS Rohtak for advanced treatment. Officials are still awaiting a formal complaint concerning this alarming dog attack.
  - 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 5:23pm -
• newGoogle cofounder Larry Page’s wife’s company has donated over $120m in ocean projects
  Lucinda Southworth, married to Google co-founder Larry Page, is a passionate advocate for ocean conservation through her organization, Oceankind. Since 2018, Oceankind has generously contributed over $120 million to improve marine ecosystems and support community health. With a focus on addressing pressing challenges like climate change and pollution, the organization champions innovative solutions and effective policies to protect our oceans worldwide.
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• newPakistan security crisis deepens: Nearly 1,000 forces killed in 9 months
  Pakistan faces a severe security deterioration with over a thousand security personnel fatalities this year. More than 650 civilians have also died in violent incidents between January and September. Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are principal theatres of ongoing insurgent violence. Incidents have risen significantly since 2022, following the Taliban's Afghanistan takeover. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan seeks to unite Pashtun areas and establish Sharia rule.
  - 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 5:09pm -
• newTejas & HTT-40 trainers, Dhruv choppers take flight: HAL's big push to build aerospace power
  Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delivered Tejas twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 basic trainers to the Indian Air Force. Dhruv Next Generation helicopters were also handed over to Pawan Hans Limited. These deliveries mark a significant step in India's self-reliance journey for aerospace. The HTT-40 aircraft will support basic pilot training stages. The Tejas twin-seaters will aid in advanced type-conversion training for pilots.
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• newNEET paper leak row: SC judges to visit NTA office to inspect upgraded facilities
  
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• newDJ Moore injury: Who could replace the 9,811-yard WR for the Bills?
  The Buffalo Bills face uncertainty after DJ Moore's injury during their new stadium opener. Former cornerback Darius Butler suggests Brandin Cooks could join the team soon. Cooks is reportedly open to returning to the NFL after visiting another team. He has a strong resume and knows the Bills' offensive system well. Moore's absence significantly impacts the Bills' offensive strategy and playmaking abilities.
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• newRaja D King’s ‘iPhone Langar’ in Chandigarh: 10 phones and a ‘Jai Mata Di’ rule
  Raja D King will distribute iPhones publicly on September 22 in Chandigarh. Selected recipients from Chandigarh and Mohali will receive iPhone 17 models. Winners must write "Jai Mata Di" daily until they receive their phones. This initiative follows his earlier postponed petrol langar event. The distribution will expand to ten more Punjab cities later.
  - 2 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:57pm -
• newFrom H-1B to green cards: Why Indian tech workers are facing a double squeeze in the US
  
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• newIndian-origin US lawmaker 'horrified' after Sikh driver stabbed 17 times in Wyoming
  
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• new‘Unconstitutional, illegal, undemocratic’: Mamata after EC assigns new symbol and name
  Mamata Banerjee declared the internal dispute a "black day" in India's democratic history. Her camp's Nandigram candidate withdrew nomination after the Election Commission froze the party name. The Election Commission assigned new names and symbols to rival Trinamool Congress factions. Banerjee's faction received "Mamata All India Trinamool Congress" and the "Football Player" symbol. Her camp will now support the Congress party in Nandigram and Assam.
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• newIndonesia gets first aircraft carrier, sparks debate over cost & military ambitions
  
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• newWarren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
  Warren Buffett, after a remarkable tenure since 1965, has officially resigned as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Although he is stepping down, he will still contribute as a shareholder and board member, providing invaluable insights. His son, Howard G. Buffett, will take over the chairmanship, with Susan L. Decker maintaining her position as lead independent director, showcasing the company's commitment to its long-term succession strategy.
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• new'Subah Jalandhar, shaam nu Dilli': Abhishek Sharma's pep talk before 30-ball century
  Abhishek tore into the Afghanistan bowling attack, scoring 108 off just 34 balls with 11 sixes. His innings took India to 221 for 7 after Afghanistan chose to field first.
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• new‘PNS Hunain violated maritime norms’: India rejects Pak's claims over naval collision
  
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• new'Will go to any extent': Pakistan pledges to defend Saudi arabia amid Houthi threat
  
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• newMarathi film 'Gondhal' selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027
  The Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected to represent India at the 99th Academy Awards. Set against the backdrop of a traditional ritual in rural Maharashtra, this film was chosen from a pool of thirty-three entries by the selection committee. Notably, it is the fourth Marathi film to earn an Oscar nomination, with the ceremony scheduled for March 14, 2027.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:16pm -
• newJantar Mantar attacker Swatantra Bhardwaj released from Tihar on 3-week interim bail
  Swatantra Bhardwaj, the social media influencer, was released from Tihar Jail after a Delhi court granted him three weeks' interim bail related to an alleged assault charge. The court enforced strict rules, particularly preventing him from sharing details of the case online. Bhardwaj's detention earlier this month followed an incendiary interview. The next court date is set for October 6, where the situation will be reassessed.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:15pm -
• newIndia’s hydrogen train gets 40-60 riders vs 2,600 capacity; Delhi extension planned
  India’s first indigenous hydrogen-powered train was launched on July 17, marking a step towards the use of next-generation clean and sustainable transportation technology.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:14pm -
• newNandigram bypoll: TMC candidate withdraws after Suvendu meet, Mamata backs Cong
  Nandigram bypoll: TMC candidate withdraws nomination, Mamata to support Congress
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• newUS national VanDyke gets default bail in NIA terror conspiracy case
  
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• newScientists burn modern papyrus to help read 2,000-year-old Vesuvius scrolls
  In a remarkable fusion of ancient and modern techniques, scientists have burned contemporary scrolls to unravel the secrets of ancient writings. The innovative use of leaded ink was highlighted through X-ray scans, providing insights into fragile scrolls from Herculaneum. By adapting advanced software, researchers achieved layer separation, paving the way for a more secure recovery of vanished historical texts.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 4:00pm -
• newSupermarket sold expired Chocos; consumer court orders Rs 10,182 payout to customer
  A consumer commission ordered Vishal Mega Mart to refund a customer Rs 182 for an expired food product. The retailer also must pay Rs 10,000 for compensation and litigation costs. The customer had purchased the expired item on December 1, 2025, and received no response. Vishal Mega Mart denied deficiency in service and unfair trade practices. The commission found the retailer guilty of selling an expired product to the complainant.
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• newPentagon weighs withdrawing 25,000-40,000 troops from Europe: Report
  
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• newPak suicide blast: People dig rubble to rescue survivors - videos
  
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• newNSE’s mega IPO crosses full subscription mark with strong institutional demand
  The National Stock Exchange of India's IPO saw full subscription on its second day. Strong demand from institutional investors drove the significant subscription levels. Qualified Institutional Buyers and non-institutional investors showed robust interest in the offering. The IPO is an entirely an offer for sale, with proceeds going to selling shareholders. NSE shares are expected to debut on the market on September twenty-fourth.
  - 3 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:48pm -
• newBCCI to take call on Ajit Agarkar's future, confirms Rajeev Shukla
  Agarkar was appointed chairman of the men's senior selection committee in July 2023, and his contract is scheduled to end next month.
  - 4 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:40pm -
• newMeet Dina McCormick, whom Zuckerberg asked to trade her Meta board seat for a job
  Born in Cairo, Egypt and raised in Texas, Dina Powell McCormick gave up her Meta board seat last December after Mark Zuckerberg asked her to take an operating job instead. Nine months on, the Goldman Sachs veteran and former deputy national security adviser is president, vice chairman and co-leader of Meta Compute, handling the company's hardest legal, political and financial problems as its 2026 AI capex guidance climbs to as much as $145 billion.
  - 4 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:27pm -
• newWatch: Chinese coast guard vessel rams civilian Philippine boat in South China Sea
  In a troubling turn of events, a Chinese Coast Guard ship collided with a boat from the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources while it was refueling local fishermen. Although the Philippine vessel sustained structural damage, no injuries were reported. China claims that the Philippine boat ignored warnings and changed its course, further escalating tensions in the already contentious South China Sea.
  - 4 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:27pm -
• newCJP questions award to Jaipur school where 9-year-old Amaira died
  In a surprising twist, a political party has raised concerns about a news channel's decision to honor Neerja Modi School. This institution has been under intense scrutiny due to the tragic death of a nine-year-old student last year, who reportedly fell from the fourth floor. Following this incident, the CBSE revoked the school's affiliation, citing serious safety violations, and a police chargesheet has been filed to address the matter.
  - 4 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 3:25pm -
• newExplosive-laden truck rams into mosque in Pakistan's Kohat; 16 dead
  
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• newParthiv frontrunner for chief selector if Agarkar, BCCI fail to agree extension
  Parthiv Patel is a strong candidate to lead the men's senior selection committee if Ajit Agarkar's tenure is not extended by the BCCI. Key figures have discussed Patel as a potential successor for the job. Agarkar's recent absence from a review meeting had further fueled speculation.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 2:43pm -
• newGurgaon hit-and-run: Accused Kalyan Bainsla sent to 14-day judicial custody
  Kalyan Singh Bainsla and cousin Lavnish face judicial custody following a hit-and-run incident involving Shivani Chauhan's motorcycle on Golf Course Road. The victim claims that the mahapanchayat's support seeks to distort the truth surrounding the event. She underscored that this case is not merely a matter of gender or communal affiliation, emphasizing the dire need for decisive actions to avert further road accidents and ensure citizen safety.
  - 5 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 2:43pm -
• new'A bit chubby': Memoir claims Charles fat-shamed Diana; was 'elated' by her death
  
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• new'Football player' vs 'envelope': EC allots new names and symbols to TMC factions
  
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• newSurinder Koli, acquitted in 2006 Nithari serial killings case, dies by suicide
  
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• new‘Are you people students?’ Delhi HC flays ABVP, NSUI over DUSU poll violations
  
  - 6 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 1:31pm -
• newBengaluru law student stabbed after she rejected marriage proposal
  A devastating incident took place involving a law student who was fatally stabbed after turning down a marriage proposal. The tragic confrontation erupted upon her realization that her suitor had a prior marriage, prompting a violent response. Despite a valiant struggle lasting over two days, she ultimately succumbed to her injuries. Police have apprehended two brothers believed to be involved in this tragic event.
  - 6 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 1:25pm -
• newVideo: Fireball engulfs newlywed woman during honeymoon at Darjeeling homestay
  A honeymoon in Darjeeling turned tragic for a newlywed couple from Chopra. The wife sustained severe burn injuries during a barbecue incident at a homestay. Her husband bravely fought the flames engulfing her, as shown in a video. Relatives allege the homestay authorities delayed crucial medical assistance for the victim. The woman remains in critical condition while police investigate the incident.
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• new‘Clear message’ for Hardik: Gambhir reveals what he must do to return to Team India
  India's coach Gautam Gambhir emphasised that Hardik Pandya needs to improve his match fitness before rejoining the national squad. Playing in upcoming games, including potential matches for India A, will be crucial for Pandya to restore his form. Additionally, the team is focusing on Nitish Kumar Reddy's growth as a seam-bowling all-rounder, aiming for a roster that offers versatility for future competitions.
  - 10 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 9:02am -
• newNolan Wells case update: What did the court hear before he was jailed
  Nolan Wells case update: Federal Judge Taylor McNeel revoked Edward James Porter’s bond after an emergency hearing, ordering him to remain jailed pending trial. Porter allegedly made repeated death threats against University of Wyoming punter Bart Edmiston Jr. and his family, including threats made while Edmiston’s father underwent a medical procedure. The judge cited Porter’s criminal history, alleged threats, flight risk and potential danger to victims and the community.
  - 13 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 6:02am -
• newMichael Jackson estate challenges Paris Jackson’s $1.16m legal fee request
  Michael Jackson's estate, led by executor John Branca, is challenging Paris Jackson's request for $1.16 million in legal fees after she successfully disputed $625,000 in attorney bonuses. The estate argues her request includes unrelated legal work and overstates the financial benefit secured. The court will determine the reasonable amount Paris should receive.
  - 16 hours ago 18 Sep 26, 2:51am -
• newDesi becomes first person in UK charged with advertising illegal immigration services
  
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• newLokayukta police trap GST official with Rs 8 lakh bribe
  A Central GST official was apprehended by Lokayukta police for accepting a bribe. The superintendent demanded twenty lakh rupees from a businessman to close a tax evasion case. He agreed to accept eight lakh rupees and used an agent for the transaction. The businessman reported the demand, leading to the trap and arrests of both men. Both the official and his agent were sent to judicial custody following the operation.
  - 20 hours ago 17 Sep 26, 11:36pm -