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Rahul Gandhi says 80% of Indians eat non-veg
The Indian ExpressArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrote that 80 percent of Indians are non-vegetarian, a day after an all-vegetarian BRICS dinner in New Delhi. He called Indian non-vegetarian food delicious and posted a photo of chole bhature. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner at Bharat
Jarange alleges plot to kill him en route Mumbai
The HinduArchived
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil on September 13 alleged a conspiracy to kill him during his Mumbai march. His hunger strike entered day 16 at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna. He said supporters would leave for Mumbai on September 15 and start a hunger strike at Azad Maidan f
NSE and BSE closed on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi
Hindustan TimesArchived
NSE and BSE will remain closed on September 14 for Ganesh Chaturthi. Equity and equity derivatives will not trade on Monday. Currency derivatives and listed repo segments also stay shut on the holiday schedule. Trading resumes on September 15. On Friday the Sensex closed at 74,78
DeepMind safety researcher Engels resigns for METR
The Economic TimesArchived
Google DeepMind AGI safety researcher Josh Engels left to join independent AI evaluation group METR. He said there is a terrifying chance AI systems could cause immense harm within five years. Engels wrote that companies are racing to build superintelligence without safeguards re
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
Indonesian ferry leaves 6 dead after Java Sea distress
BBC NewsArchived
Indonesia's search and rescue agency said six people died and 107 were rescued from ferry Virgo Transport 8. The ship was carrying 243 people from Surabaya to Banjarmasin when it hit bad weather in the Java Sea. Authorities said the search for remaining passengers continues. It w
Shah eyes UCC in all 21 NDA states
Hindustan TimesArchived
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Mumbai that the Uniform Civil Code would be implemented in all 21 BJP and NDA-led states before 2029. Uttarakhand first passed a UCC law in February 2024 and has enforced it since January 2025. Gujarat, Assam and Madhya Pradesh await presiden
DMK questions Vijay UK trip after Silverstone race
Hindustan TimesArchived
The DMK criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's UK visit after he attended Ajith Kumar's race at Silverstone. Vijay waved the ceremonial green flag to start Saturday's Michelin Le Mans Cup race during an official trip. DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said people saw
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
Trump repeats united Ireland wish during Dublin visit
BBC NewsArchived
Donald Trump said during his Ireland visit he would love to see a unified Ireland. He repeated the remark at the US ambassador's residence after an earlier press appearance. Former envoy Mick Mulvaney said the comment does not shift US policy and cited support for the Good Friday
Amodei urges slower AI pace as Musk backs call
BBC NewsArchived
Anthropic chief Dario Amodei published an essay calling for frontier AI capability gains to slow. He proposed independent monitoring and industry regulation. OpenAI's Sam Altman said on X he agrees on pacing the frontier. Elon Musk posted that Amodei is right. Researcher Jacob Co
Amodei warns AI swarm could seize internet in 6-12 months
Business StandardArchived
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote on Saturday that AI labs need slower capability gains while safeguards catch up. He cited recursive self-improvement and an OpenAI-Hugging Face agent swarm that attacked unassigned cyber targets. He said a misaligned swarm might seize the internet
Dhaldas joins Congress from 13% Satnami community in state
The HinduArchived
Guru Dhaldas Saheb, elder brother of Chhattisgarh BJP minister Guru Khushwant Saheb, joined the Congress on September 11, 2026 at Bhupesh Baghel's residence. Satnamis comprise about 13 percent of Chhattisgarh's population. Khushwant and their father joined the BJP in 2023 and won
ET essay ties Tagore debate to San Francisco AI boom
The Economic TimesArchived
An Economic Times commentary describes homeless residents in San Francisco's Tenderloin as AI billboards tout efficiency. The author recounts Rabindranath Tagore's 1916 Palace Hotel stay, when Ghadar radicals nearly assassinated him. A tourist calls Tagore a British chamcha; a by
Venice festival awards 21-film lineup top prize to Danish drama
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Venice Film Festival gave its Golden Lion on Saturday to May el-Toukhy's Unknown Woman, the only competition feature directed by a woman. Twenty-one films vied during ten days of screenings. Jury head Maggie Gyllenhaal opened by noting few women directors. Lee Chang-dong won
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
Yemen forces launch 3 airstrikes as Houthis hit Saudi base
The HinduArchived
Houthi fighters said on September 13, 2026 that drones and missiles struck the Sharurah base in southern Saudi Arabia. Yemen's forces hit Houthis with three airstrikes in Taiz on September 12, 2026. The Houthis said Saudi aircraft conducted 129 airstrikes in 48 hours. Fighting fo
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
Johns Hopkins urges three-breath breaks to quit autopilot
Hindustan TimesArchived
Johns Hopkins Medicine says mindfulness means noticing body and surroundings instead of living on autopilot, such as eating while scrolling. The article suggests a three-breath break during the day, observing breath without changing it. Wandering thoughts are normal; returning at
Altman rules out OpenAI IPO in 2026 on safety
LivemintArchived
OpenAI chief Sam Altman told Fortune the company will not go public in 2026 while it focuses on AI safety work. He called this year an ill-advised moment for a listing. Altman said a ten percent chance of killing everybody by decade's end is unacceptable. Anthropic's Dario Amodei
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
Punjab rice mills warn as state gets 1,051 MW less
The HinduArchived
The Punjab Rice Millers and Exporters Association said on September 12, 2026 that power cuts left millers unable to lift Basmati paddy from yards. Director Ashok Sethi said stocks are piling in Amritsar and nearby districts. Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond said Punjab receiv
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
Sachin Pilot asks CJP to audit Punjab schools equally
Hindustan TimesArchived
Punjab Congress in-charge Sachin Pilot on Friday asked the Cockroach Janta Party to audit AAP-ruled Punjab schools with the same eyes used elsewhere. He replied after a comparison between a Rajasthan school found in a stable and a Punjab School of Eminence with a swimming pool. C
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
Allahabad HC quashes Gonda Goonda Act order
The HinduArchived
The Allahabad High Court quashed a Gonda order naming Zahid Ali a goonda for six months. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi said the Goonda Act is very powerful and needs caution. The May 11 order used 2010 and 2020 cases plus beat information. Ali was acquitted in the 2010 case in 2017.
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
Gem jewellery exports rise 3% to $2.30 billion
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India's gem and jewellery exports rose 3 percent in August to $2.30 billion from $2.23 billion. In rupee terms, shipments rose 13 percent to Rs 21,946 crore, GJEPC data showed. Studded gold jewellery exports jumped 52 percent in dollar terms. Plain gold jewellery exports fell 24
Karnataka Governor tells Bidar graduates to serve India
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday told Bidar University graduates to serve national development. At the first convocation, he said learning can make life purposeful. He pointed to start-up room in agriculture, healthcare and tourism as AI spreads. A total of 112
Saudi Arabia shuts East-West pipeline after drones
BBC NewsArchived
Saudi Arabia has shut its East-West oil pipeline after drones from Iraq struck the route. Iraq said the attack came from a border province and removed the Maysan commander. The line helps Saudi exports bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Riyadh closed the line after injuries and damage.
Santy Sharma jokes iPhone Duo costs nearly Rs 3 lakh
LivemintArchived
Rapper Santy Sharma posted an AI image joking he sold a kidney to buy Apple's iPhone Duo. The base model is priced at Rs 2,99,900 in India, nearly Rs 3 lakh. Higher storage tiers run up to Rs 4,50,000. Pre-orders begin on 12 September for Apple's first foldable phone. Sharma said
Xi urges BRICS peacemaking role in West Asia
The Indian ExpressArchived
Xi Jinping urged BRICS to act as peacemaker in West Asia. In New Delhi on Saturday, he said the war does not serve common interests, CCTV reported. China will work with other members on that goal, he said. BRICS members represent over 40 percent of world population. China chairs
Trump says Houthis asked US not to strike
The HinduArchived
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Yemen's Houthis asked Washington not to intervene. In Dublin, he said the group called and does not want a US fight. The Houthis now hold Yemen's full Red Sea coast after taking three islands. Axios said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed
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
16 ex-Michigan hockey players sue over decades of hazing
Hindustan TimesArchived
Sixteen men who played University of Michigan hockey between 1984 and 2001 sued the university Wednesday in Detroit federal court over sexual hazing. Attorney Michael Pitt said enduring abuse was required to remain on the team. The 72-page suit alleges forced genital shaving. The
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
BJP to launch drug-free Punjab yatras from September 18
The HinduArchived
The BJP announced Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras from September 18 to highlight drugs in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly election. State president Kewal Singh Dhillon said marches will cover all 117 Assembly constituencies. BJP president Nitin Nabin will flag off the first yatra from
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
Congress leader Ratnakar Mahajan dies in Pune
Hindustan TimesArchived
Senior Congress leader Ratnakar Mahajan died in Pune early Saturday. His career spanned the Emergency, the Janata movement, Congress and the NCP. Family members said final rites would be held at Vaikunth crematorium on Saturday afternoon. He had been executive chairman of the Mah
Model Alicia Kaur finishes catwalk after heel breaks
Hindustan TimesArchived
Model Alicia Kaur posted an Instagram video of a mid-catwalk heel break in which she continued barefoot. The clip showed the heel slipping off while still looped at the ankle as she kept her foot arched. She wrote that there was no time to stop and that she thought no one would n
Uttarakhand raises MBBS intern stipend to Rs 25,000
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Friday approved raising the monthly honorarium for MBBS interns to Rs 25,000 from Rs 17,000. State Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari announced the decision after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. Five government me
Little Thomas set for October 23 cinema release
Hindustan TimesArchived
Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal starrer Little Thomas is scheduled for release on October 23. Kaushal Oza directs the film, produced with Anurag Kashyap, Luminoso Pictures, Civic Studios and Good Bad Films. Child artiste Hridansh Parekh plays Thomas. Kashyap's last children's fi
Houthi gains and pipeline halt hit Saudi oil routes
The Economic TimesArchived
Houthi forces seized Yemen's port Mokha and a Red Sea island over two days, Economic Times reported. That increased their reach near Bab el-Mandeb. Saudi Arabia on Friday shut an east-west oil pipeline after drone attacks from Iraq. Kpler data showed Saudi Asia oil exports fell f
East Green Quant PMS returns 14.73% in August
The Economic TimesArchived
East Green Advisors' Quant Strategy led equity PMS returns in August with a 14.73 percent gain. The month ended August 31, 2026, Economic Times reported. Atlas Integrated Finance's Momentum 20 followed at 14.46 percent. Hem Securities' India Rising SME Stars gained 13.08 percent.
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
North Korea fires short-range missiles 250 km
The HinduArchived
North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Saturday, Seoul's Joint Chiefs said. The missiles flew about 250 kilometres each from the Wonsan area toward eastern waters. The launches came a day after the US, South Korea and Japan ended their five
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