- new‘Kashmiri Pandits driven out by Pakistan-backed terrorists’: India at UN
In response to Pakistan's statements at the UN Human Rights Council about Kashmir, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi asserted that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India. He denounced Pakistan's occupation of the territory while drawing attention to the systematic violence faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. Furthermore, Randhir Jaiswal dismissed Pakistan's assertions about the Indus Waters Treaty, reinforcing India's steadfast stance amid ongoing bilateral tensions.
- 25 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:44am -
- newBihar: After Jamui, Samastipur, another girl harassed in public at tourist site
A video reportedly showing a minor girl being harassed in Banka has emerged online. Following this incident, police registered a case against six unidentified youths for their actions. The video appears to have been recorded six months ago at Mandar Parvat tourist site, according to initial investigations. Similar incidents in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur have previously led to multiple arrests.
- 31 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:38am -
- newIran gives US six days to meet conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz: Report
Iran has granted the United States a six-day window to address its conditions for re-establishing access to the Strait of Hormuz. Key points include the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Iranian ports and the release of frozen Iranian funds. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has engaged with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amid rising tensions.
- 33 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:36am -
- newWatch: Rainfall triggers major landslide in Sikkim's Rimbi
- 33 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:36am -
- new'Let's race, not wrestle': 5 takeaways as Trump-Xi navigate trade, Taiwan and AI
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met at the White House to discuss key issues like trade and artificial intelligence. They agreed to extend their trade truce by two months while significant disputes remain unresolved. Taiwan and its security implications were also central to the discussions, as Xi urged caution regarding the island. Both leaders emphasized the importance of avoiding confrontation and fostering cooperation between their countries.
- 52 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:17am -
- newUS tightens visa rules on ‘birth tourism’: What Indian travellers need to know
The United States has introduced stricter visa regulations aimed at curbing commercial birth tourism. Targeting those involved in these networks, the State Department highlights that seeking US citizenship through childbirth is not a legitimate basis for visitor visas. However, pregnant travelers visiting for valid purposes, like medical care, are not outright prohibited. Transparency during the visa process is crucial for all applicants.
- 59 mins ago 25 Sep 26, 8:10am -
- newSeveral Taliban fighters killed in clash along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
- 1 hour ago 25 Sep 26, 7:52am -
- newMeet Terry Fox: He lost his leg to cancer, then ran 5,373 km across Canada
Terry Fox began his Marathon of Hope on April 12, 1980, running across Canada for cancer awareness. He trained for months, covering over 5,000 kilometres before starting his journey. Fox ran daily through various weather conditions, reaching communities to discuss cancer research. Unfortunately, on September 1, 1980, he had to stop running as his cancer spread to his lungs.
- 1 hour ago 25 Sep 26, 7:43am -
- newOil slips 1% as traders hope for US-Iran truce amid fresh attacks on Saudi pipeline
Following a tumultuous week influenced by geopolitical unrest and supply worries, oil prices have dipped slightly. WTI crude now stands at $93.52 a barrel, while Brent crude has retreated to $105.80. Ongoing negotiations aim to address the Middle East conflict, which has considerably strained energy supplies. In Saudi Arabia, military operations have further heightened supply concerns, underscoring the persistent instability in the region impacting global oil markets.
- 1 hour ago 25 Sep 26, 7:39am -
- newUAE suspends Iranian airline flights, joins countries enforcing US sanctions
- 2 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 7:31am -
- newGoogle, OpenAI and Anthropic may launch AI safety standard by early 2027
Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are working together to establish a new independent AI safety organization. This organization, provisionally named the Standards Authority for Frontier AI, aims to set benchmarks for public safety pledges. They are considering Sriram Krishnan and Arati Prabhakar for leadership roles within this authority. Recent discussions among these companies focus on coordinated safety frameworks and addressing industry concerns.
- 2 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 7:26am -
- new‘It is unholy, It is illegal’: Iran President Pezeshkian denies nuclear bomb ambition
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated the peaceful intent of the country's nuclear program, emphasizing that it is not designed for weapon development. He expressed Iran's willingness to cooperate with international inspections and reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium. Pezeshkian pointed to the US's preference for military action over diplomatic solutions as a key factor in escalating tensions, asserting that Iran's military stance is purely defensive.
- 2 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 7:16am -
- newVedaant: Famous surname brings pressure, but I want my own identity in swimming
As the son of celebrated actor R. Madhavan, Vedaant Madhavan gears up for the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to carve out his niche in the swimming world. Prioritizing the 200m freestyle over his usual long-distance events, Vedaant is committed to training hard. Despite facing the pressures of his lineage, he remains intensely focused, embodying the spirit of discipline and perseverance on this competitive journey.
- 2 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 7:00am -
- new‘Jaldi kar, Panvel nikalna hai’: Comedy show turns ugly at an Ahmedabad university
During a comedy event at Nirma University, a student's remark led to a confrontation with a professor. The professor allegedly grabbed the student's collar and issued a threat in response. The National Students' Union of India demanded an apology from the professor and called for an impartial inquiry into the incident. The university has not yet publicly responded to these demands or commented on the incident.
- 2 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 6:59am -
- new‘We’ve never gotten along better’: Trump, Xi strike warm tone at White House dinner
- 3 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 6:32am -
- newKelce Brothers’ $200M brand hits new milestone with strong revenue growth
Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s successful venture, Garage Beer, has received a new investment amid the star player's record breaking performance.
- 3 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 6:14am -
- newWatch: Netanyahu holds up pager at UN, recalls Israel’s attack on Hezbollah
- 3 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 6:13am -
- newHanuman Ansh Day 49 Tally: Film nets Rs 3.65 cr in India; worldwide gross hits Rs 377.05 cr
Vishal Chaturvedi's film 'Hanuman Ansh' has completed seven weeks in theaters, achieving significant box office success. On Day 49, the movie earned Rs 3.65 crore, enhancing its total India net collection to Rs 288.33 crore. The film's total worldwide gross collection stands impressively at Rs 377.05 crore, supported by overseas earnings. With varied daily collections throughout the week, it registered a high of Rs 13.75 crore on Sunday.
- 3 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 5:52am -
- newTrump hosts Xi at White House state dinner with tech, finance-heavy guest list
- 3 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 5:40am -
- new'Vibe' Box Office Day 7: Film nets ₹11.35cr in week 1; worldwide gross hits ₹15.5cr
Kunal Kemmu's 'VIBE' recorded Rs 90 lakhs in India on its seventh day at the box office. The Hindi action-comedy registered the collection across 1,984 shows on Thursday, September 24.
- 4 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 5:37am -
- newCentre moves SC for 2-year window to implement OBC creamy layer verdict
- 4 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:59am -
- newBJP spent Rs 287 crore in Bengal polls, over half its five-state election bill
- 4 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:54am -
- newNEET-PG 2026 result out: 2.65 lakh candidates appeared, General cut-off at 262
- 4 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:50am -
- new8 years of Ayushman Bharat: 60 crore beneficiaries, Rs 2 lakh crore in treatment
- 4 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:41am -
- newTMC split row: SC asks EC for timeframe to decide party name, symbol dispute
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:28am -
- newAt least 30 actors, politicians arrested in anti-Netanyahu protest outside UN
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:25am -
- newEC eyes October electoral roll revision across poll-bound states
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:23am -
- newMan's $899K bet on Nantucket cliff cottage: Still standing 5 years later
Massachusetts car dealer Charles Fotopoulos bought a 1951 Nantucket cottage for $899,000 in 2021, knowing coastal erosion posed a serious risk. He said he would be satisfied if the property lasted five years. Five years later, the home remains standing, but only a few feet separate it from a 40-foot drop to the beach below, as erosion continues.
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:19am -
- newHurricane Polo lashes Mexico coast as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 4:09am -
- newSIR row: EC says Form 6, 8 with citizenship declaration were unanimously approved
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:53am -
- new'Looted Rs 94,000cr': CBI arrests Mahadev app key accused deported from UAE
- 5 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:43am -
- new‘Terror attack from Pak soil will be act of war’: Defence minister Rajnath warns
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:34am -
- newG4: UNSC losing its credibility, unable to maintain global peace
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:27am -
- newEx-CJI, more legal experts back Tata Sons on Chandra's reappointment
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:22am -
- newOpposition set to move fresh motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:16am -
- newAlone 38 years in Amazon, Chico plants 1,500 trees and builds his own world
Chico has spent 38 years living alone deep in the Amazon, far from modern conveniences. He planted 1,500 Brazil nut trees, grows fruit, collects rainwater and hunts wild pigs for food. His extraordinary life was documented by the Yes Theory expedition team, who travelled deep into the rainforest to meet the man known locally for living in solitude.
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 3:09am -
- newWatch: UN delegates walk out as Netanyahu begins speech
- 6 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 2:41am -
- newFed up, you are adding to court’s burden: HC to Election Commission on symbol row
- 8 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 1:33am -
- newWangchuk fears 'encounter' after accusing govt of Ladakh atrocities
- 8 hours ago 25 Sep 26, 1:31am -
- newWife sold shares, bought husband’s Rs 7.5 crore property; taxman send notice
When a woman sold her unlisted shares, she reported long-term capital gains of Rs 8.31 crore. In June 2021, she put Rs 6.91 crore into a residential property on Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, and claimed exemption under Section 54F.
- 11 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 10:02pm -
- newStraitcraft: How geography gives Iran leverage and could do the same for India
Since the onset of the US-Iran war over 200 days ago, Iran has been strategically utilizing maritime chokepoints such as Hormuz. This has resulted in a marked decline in oil flows, affecting the global economy and forcing the US to reconsider its stance. Concurrently, India is exploring ways to capitalize on its geographical advantages against China.
- 15 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 6:28pm -
- newJeff Bezos’ Earth Fund adds $25m for Pacific ocean conservation
The Bezos Earth Fund is allocating more than $25 million for ocean conservation projects in five Pacific nations. This funding will support various efforts: enhancing ocean management, establishing marine protected areas, and improving monitoring. The initiative aims to protect a significant portion of the ocean while promoting local leadership and community involvement. Additionally, international waters will also benefit from proposed marine protected areas.
- 20 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 1:11pm -
- newAfter seven months away, Akash Deep's 'ubad-khabad' journey reaches comeback point
Akash Deep has seen it all. Rejection, loss, sacrifice, fame and success—but the darkest chapter of his life came when his elder sister was diagnosed with cancer last year. Then he suffered a lower-stress fracture, which kept him out of action for seven months. The Indian pacer is now back, reflecting on the people and moments that shaped him, the risks he took for Bengal and his hunger to return to India colours.
- 20 hours ago 24 Sep 26, 12:50pm -
- Tom Brady reflects on difficult childhood and his children’s privileged lifestyle
Tom Brady, the New England Patriots’ legend, opens up about how his parents worked hard for him to make it in life.
- 1 day ago 24 Sep 26, 7:48am -
- Alonzo Mourning’s $37.4M affordable housing project offers $322 senior homes
After his NBA career, Alonzo Mourning founded AM Affordable Housing to address the pressing need for affordable homes in South Florida. Through collaboration with Housing Trust Group, he has spearheaded various projects, including the Astoria on 9th, which boasts 120 affordable apartments in Bradenton. With overwhelming demand and countless applicants vying for limited options, Mourning draws on his foster care history to fuel his philanthropic mission.
- 2 days ago 23 Sep 26, 6:30pm -