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Greater Noida DM challenges HC NSA order
The HinduArchived
Gautam Buddha Nagar DM Medha Roopam moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad High Court order. It directed recovery of Rs 5 lakh from her salary over an NSA detention. On September 2 it quashed Delhi University student Akriti Chaudhary's detention as illegal. Solicitor Genera
Modi warns BRICS on weaponising critical minerals
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13 warned against weaponisation of technology and critical minerals. On the BRICS Summit's final day in New Delhi, he said members agreed on an integrated early warning system for infectious diseases. He cited logistics supply chain work
ABVP seeks halt to Umar Khalid film at NLSIU
The HinduArchived
ABVP Bengaluru on September 13 asked NLSIU to cancel a September 14 screening of Lalit Vachani's documentary on Umar Khalid. The group said it filed a complaint and got no reply. The film is titled Prisoner No. 626710 is Present. Advocate Girish Bharadwaj also emailed the Vice-Ch
NIMHANS named nodal hub for BRICS mental health network
The Indian ExpressArchived
The New Delhi Declaration from the 18th BRICS summit backs mental health training hubs, with Bengaluru's NIMHANS as coordinating centre. The network will support collaborative research and policy dialogue across BRICS states. Representatives from each member will govern it for in
Over 1,000 journalists covered BRICS as UAE meets Iran
The Indian ExpressArchived
UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on BRICS sidelines in New Delhi on September 13, 2026. Media teams at Bharat Mandapam described surprise and relief after months of tension. The UAE contingent numbered around 20 people. More than 1,000 journa
BRICS summit backs early childhood care and skills alliance
The Indian ExpressArchived
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration on Saturday, calling for cooperation in early childhood care and foundational literacy. They welcomed outcomes from the 13th BRICS education ministers meeting in Bhubaneswar last month. The text highlights the BRICS TVET Cooperation
Villagers said criminals fired 8 bullets at Sitamarhi man
The HinduArchived
Gunmen killed Baidyanath Mahto, husband of ward councillor Khushdil Devi, on a morning walk at 6.30 a.m. on September 12, 2026 in Kaitharia, Sitamarhi. Villagers said eight bullets hit his body and pelted stones at police, injuring officers. Mahto had filed case number 432 of 202
Modi gifts Putin Russian Thirukkural translation
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural in Delhi. The classical Tamil work is by Thiruvalluvar. Modi posted that it carries Thiruvalluvar’s wisdom across languages and borders. The Bharat Mandapam meeti
BRICS adopts Delhi Declaration by consensus
The HinduArchived
BRICS on Saturday adopted the New Delhi Declaration by consensus at India's summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the text after the opening day's talks. Negotiators bridged Iran-UAE splits over the West Asia conflict. Members flagged unilateral tariffs as WTO-inconsiste
Modi seeks 10-point BRICS governance reform roadmap
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged BRICS to help the Global South shape global rules. In New Delhi, he likened today's order to a pyramid of privilege. He proposed drafting 10 governance-reform proposals before the next summit. The roadmap covers representation, respo
NIA searches 10 Jammu and Kashmir sites
LivemintArchived
The National Investigation Agency on Saturday searched 10 Jammu and Kashmir sites in a Lashkar-e-Taiba case. Teams worked in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla and Sopore. The probe began after an alleged over-ground worker was held on March 31, 2026 with a grenade. NIA is tra
Badri calf born via IVF in Sahiwal cow
The Indian ExpressArchived
A healthy Badri female calf was born Friday after OPU-IVF transfer into a Sahiwal cow. Badri cattle are native to Uttarakhand, the agriculture ministry said. ICAR-NDRI Karnal and GB Pant University Pantnagar led the work with state funds. Oocytes came from elite Badri donors and
BRICS Delhi summit to adopt leaders' declaration
The Indian ExpressArchived
BRICS sherpas have agreed on about 10 broad takeaways for a leaders' declaration expected on September 12 and 13, sources told The Indian Express. The draft includes unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, reforms of global governance institutions, and support for India's UN Secur
Harish Rawat quits Congress posts after ED raid
The HinduArchived
Former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat resigned on Saturday from two Congress posts. He left the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee executive and his permanent invitee role on the CWC. The ED said it seized Rs 32 lakh, about 200.5 gm of gold and 12 luxury watches from
NIA secures second warrant against Hafiz Saeed
The HinduArchived
The NIA told a Jammu court that Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed is in Pakistan. It secured a second non-bailable warrant against him in two months. Judge Prem Sagar issued it on September 8. The case follows Mohammad Naqeeb Bhat's arrest with a China-made grenade and 15 live
CEC Gyanesh Kumar says India's polls highly transparent
The HinduArchived
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said India's electoral process is among the most transparent in the world. He said verification runs at every stage. He spoke Friday at a Booth Level Officers programme at Gujarat University. He said parties and agents check rolls, mock polls, EVMs, VVPATs and F
RailOne lets users book season tickets for 5 others
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Railways has added a shared season ticket facility on the RailOne app from September 9, 2026. A registered user can book season tickets for themselves and up to five more persons. A ticket for the user is valid the same day after geographical verification. A ticket for ano
Indonesia readies repatriation of 5 baby orangutans
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indonesia's forestry ministry is preparing technical steps to repatriate five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha if DNA checks confirm they are Indonesian, an official said. Ristianto Pribadi said Indonesia wrote India's forest director general on Thursday and respects Indian judi
North Korea fires missiles after 5-day allied drills
LivemintArchived
North Korea launched multiple short ballistic missiles from Wonsan toward its east coast around 5:20 a.m. Saturday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The launch followed the five-day Freedom Edge exercise with the U.S. and Japan that ended Friday. Seoul called the launch
Pezeshkian tells Modi India and Iran can revive ties
The Indian ExpressArchived
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, said India and Iran can "revive" cooperation in trade, economy, technology and culture. Pezeshkian is in New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12 and 13. Modi reiterated that West Asia
BJP names IAS officer Sharma for Nagaon Lok Sabha poll
The Indian ExpressArchived
Devashish Sharma received the BJP ticket for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-poll a week after resigning as Deputy Commissioner of Nagaon. The 2011 Assam-Meghalaya cadre IAS officer retired on September 3 and joined the BJP on September 8. Congress MP Rakibul Hussain asked the Election C
Naidu says arresting Jagan would not help people
The HinduArchived
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Wednesday he would not arrest YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for revenge. Wednesday marked three years since Naidu's September 9, 2023 arrest in the alleged Rs 371-crore APSDC case. He said he spent 53 days in prison.
Jarange says Maratha protesters will head to Mumbai
The HinduArchived
Maratha activist Manoj Jarange Patil said protesters will go to Mumbai, with the date announced on September 12 after supporters gather at Antarwali Sarathi. His hunger strike for reservation entered its 13th day on Thursday. He is not waiting for a government delegation. Protest
UFBU strike closes public sector bank branches
The HinduArchived
Banking services at public sector banks were impacted on Friday after the United Forum of Bank Unions called a nationwide strike for a five-day workweek. The UFBU represents seven unions covering 90 percent of officer and employee strength. Most PSB branches were fully or partly
Alliance Air flight makes emergency Delhi landing
The Indian ExpressArchived
An Alliance Air ATR 72-600 on flight 9I 698 made an emergency landing at Delhi airport on Friday afternoon after one engine failed, a source told PTI. About 40 people were aboard the Prayagraj-Delhi service. Flightradar24 showed a landing around 2.15 pm. The plane landed safely,
Eastern Railway lists Puja specials to Assam
The Indian ExpressArchived
Eastern Railway has announced Puja special trains to North Bengal and Assam for the Puja, Diwali and Chhath rush in October and November. Train 03005 Howrah-Lumding will leave Howrah at 7:15 AM every Friday from October 16 to November 27, with seven trips. A Kolkata-New Jalpaigur
Modi, Putin discuss $100 billion trade target
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi on Friday for a 45-minute bilateral ahead of the BRICS summit. Sources said they discussed a $100 billion trade target by 2030 and civil nuclear cooperation. Modi gifted Putin a Russian Thirukkural tra
Modi and Putin share car ride after talks
Hindustan TimesArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a car ride to an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam after Friday’s bilateral in New Delhi. They reviewed defence, energy, space and people-to-people ties. It was their second meeting in a fortnight after Bishkek
Southern Railway completes 100 percent electrification
The Indian ExpressArchived
Southern Railway has achieved 100 percent electrification of its Broad Gauge network, covering 5,068 route kilometres. The final stretch was the 71-km Pattukkottai-Karaikkudi section, inspected on September 9. CPRO SN Narain said electric traction across the zone removes the need
Delhi man stabbed 17 times near school, one held
Hindustan TimesArchived
A 22-year-old man died after he was allegedly stabbed 17 times following an altercation with two persons in east Delhi's Mandawali area, police said on Friday. A PCR call was received at 7:54 pm on Thursday. Police identified the victim as Vansh Dedha. Keshav Kumar, 22, was arres
BRICS summit opens in Delhi on September 12
The HinduArchived
The 18th BRICS heads-of-state summit will be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam. India assumed the BRICS chair on January 1, 2026. Leaders expected include Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Masoud Pezeshkian. BRICS expanded to 11 members after Iran, the UAE,
Pakistan Air Force shows Chinese and Turkish systems
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Pakistan Air Force on Monday showcased newly acquired air defence gear on official channels, including Chinese HQ-17 AE missiles and Turkish counter-drone systems. The display also featured Chinese J-10 and JF-17 fighters plus Akinci and Wing Loong II drones. Hindustan Times
India hosts 18th BRICS summit on September 12-13
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. Leaders of the expanding group of emerging economies are due to discuss global governance, trade, finance, technology, energy and Global South cooperation. India holds the BRICS chairmanship in 2026.
Japan F-2 jets arrive in Jodhpur for Veer Guardian
Hindustan TimesArchived
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called Japan's fighter aircraft visit for Exercise Veer Guardian in Jodhpur a significant milestone in India-Japan defence ties. The Indian Air Force welcomed Japan Air Self-Defence Force F-2 jets for Veer Guardian 2026. The bilateral air exercise a
Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP again
Hindustan TimesArchived
Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Thursday expelled nephew Akash Anand, 31, from the party for the second time. The move came a week after she removed him as chief national coordinator for the third time since 2024. Ashok Siddharth announced retirement from politics after May
Vadodara bullet train station sits above Platform 7
The Indian ExpressArchived
Vadodara's bullet train station is being built above Platform number 7 of the existing railway station. NHSRCL said three foot over bridges will link high-speed rail with Western Railway, the GSRTC bus depot, Alkapuri and parking. The longest bridge is 534 metres and will include
Ladakh offered sui generis model, not statehood
The Indian ExpressArchived
Ladakh Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra said the proposed UT plan will be neither statehood nor a legislature UT. He said a sui generis model needing a constitutional amendment and Parliament's approval is being crafted. The Centre has offered protections via a proposed Article 371(
Court orders return of idol smuggler Kapoor to Germany
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Madras High Court directed the Union government to return Subhash Kapoor from Tiruchi Central Prison to Germany. Kapoor was convicted in 2022 for illegal export of 19 idols valued above Rs 94 crore from a Tamil Nadu temple. His 10-year sentence ended in 2023. Germany refused
Kimmel moves Talarico interview to YouTube citing FCC
LivemintArchived
Jimmy Kimmel said an interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico will not air on ABC and will release on YouTube. He accused the FCC of threatening him, the show and affiliates over guest bookings under President Donald Trump. Republican-led FCC changes in Jan
Supreme Court calls courtroom outburst gross indiscipline
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on September 10, 2026 called a judicial officer raising his voice at judges "gross indiscipline". It declined to stay contempt proceedings against Dilip S. Ghumare of Maharashtra's Law Department. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta restrained the Bombay High
Karnataka limits Vande Mataram to 2 stanzas
The HinduArchived
The Karnataka government ordered that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at State functions. The full six stanzas will be used when the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister or Governor attends. The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms issued th
Delhi Police deploys 15,000 for BRICS Summit
The Economic TimesArchived
Delhi Police will deploy about 15,000 personnel and 200 paramilitary companies for the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13. Special Commissioner Manish Kumar Agrawal said more than 500 CCTV cameras will cover key areas. Traffic curbs for dignitary movement run from September 10 t
Mumbai police detain 2 over fake PMO identity
Business StandardArchived
Mumbai Police detained two men at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex ahead of Narendra Modi's Fintech Fest visit. Rohan Parekh, 24, allegedly posed as a PMO official using a forged identity card. His companion, an ex-serviceman bodyguard, carried a fir
Eiffel Tower closes after women staff sidelined
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female workers were asked to limit interactions during weekend BAPS delegation visit, prompting staff protest. Union representative Diane Davoine said women were asked to leave workstations so men could take their places. SETE runs the towe
India condemns Houthi Saudi strikes that injured 73
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India on Wednesday condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi oil installations and other civilian sites. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said strikes on Saudi sovereign territory, especially civilian and economic facilities, were unacceptable. He said the attacks undermined regional sec
HD Hyundai $2 billion shipyard talks reach Tamil Nadu
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Keerthana is set to meet HD Hyundai officials and Guidance Tamil Nadu in Chennai on Wednesday. Talks cover the firm's proposed Thoothukudi shipyard after earlier MoUs and a recent site visit. Sources earlier put the possible investment around $2 bil
Gadkari says Mumbai-Goa highway is 93 percent complete
The Indian ExpressArchived
Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday he is ashamed of delays on the 555-km Mumbai-Goa highway and will not attend its inauguration. He said the project is 93 to 94 percent complete and plans an October drive from Mumbai to inspect it. Gadkari warned his ministry could b
Kerala police book TV anchor Aparna Kurup over debate remarks
The Indian ExpressArchived
Kerala police registered a case against BIG TV anchor Aparna Kurup on Monday over remarks during an August 31 debate on Kanthapuram Aboobacker Musliyar's diktat on women. Kochi cyber police acted on a Kasaragod resident's complaint. The FIR cites provocation, outraging religious
4 Uttarakhand districts account for 85% of Form-7s
The Indian ExpressArchived
Over 85 percent of 1,30,382 Form-7 voter deletion applications in Uttarakhand came from four plains districts during the SIR claims-and-objections period, The Indian Express reported. Udham Singh Nagar filed 43,878, Haridwar 29,369, Dehradun 19,402 and Nainital 18,301. BJP minist
UIDAI prepares Aadhaar for 300 million daily checks
LivemintArchived
UIDAI chairperson Neelkanth Mishra said Aadhaar now handles about 100 million authentications a day and is preparing to scale to 250-300 million. He spoke on Wednesday at the Global Fintech Festival. More than 600 entities use Aadhaar. The Aadhaar app is approaching 60 million do