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Diana revenge dress headed to December auction
BBC NewsArchived
Sotheby’s will auction Princess Diana’s black silk “revenge dress” on 9 December, estimating up to £220,000. She wore the Christina Stambolian gown to a 1994 Serpentine Gallery party hours after Prince Charles admitted adultery on television. The dress last sold in 1997 when Dian
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
Expert says India needs patient biotech capital
The HinduArchived
India has more than 2,500 biotech startups, but long-term capital without quick-return pressure remains scarce, HealthKois co-founder Ajay Mahipal said. At Biotech Conclave 2026 at VIT Chennai, he said India is shifting from manufacturing toward innovation. Patents have risen fou
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
Neena Gupta recounts pregnancy rumour after saree slip
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actor Neena Gupta said a saree adjustment that looked bulky at her waist led people to ask if she was pregnant at age 60. She told News18 she asked her team to say she was pregnant so the questions would stop. On marriage queries she said she is not dependent on the asker. She st
Sitharaman seeks AI safeguards without blocking innovation
LivemintArchived
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for stronger artificial intelligence safeguards as agentic AI expands, while warning regulators not to stifle innovation. At Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, she said risk cannot be left for society after technology moves ah
Pune scraps 10-day Ganesh festival liquor ban
LivemintArchived
The Pune administration on Friday revoked a 10-day liquor ban planned for the Ganesh festival after the Bombay High Court asked why only Pune was covered. Chief Justice M.C. Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna said the district was being singled out. Hotel and wine shop owners cha
BRICS ministers push local currency trade settlements
The Indian ExpressArchived
BRICS finance ministers and central bank chiefs backed cross-border payment work and local currency trade settlements in a joint statement. Meetings were held in Jaipur on August 12-13 and in Mumbai on Thursday ahead of the New Delhi summit. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged l
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
India women reach Asia Cup final after beating Bangladesh
LivemintArchived
India reached the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final after beating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. India scored 149 for 6 and held Bangladesh to 109 for 7. The Harmanpreet Kaur side will play Sunday's final against the Sr
OpenAI board member Paul Christiano warns on AI control
Business StandardArchived
A day after joining OpenAI's nonprofit board, Paul Christiano said rapid AI acceleration could cause irreversible loss of control soon. The US technology adviser said the AI industry, including OpenAI, is not on track to cut that risk to an acceptable level. He will serve on Open
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
Coforge says OP Bhatt withheld board evaluation findings
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Coforge said on Friday that outgoing chairman OP Bhatt did not share complete board evaluation findings with the board and nomination committee. Reports were available only to Bhatt and NRC chair DK Singh, it told exchanges. A finding that the chairman's category got the lowest r
Bangladesh says BRICS invite was for BIMSTEC chair
The HinduArchived
Bangladesh will not be represented at the BRICS summit in any official capacity, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said on Thursday. He said India invited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as BIMSTEC chair, not as Bangladesh's prime minister. Kobir said Rahman's fir
Congress says prorogation gap has reached 29 days
The HinduArchived
Congress said on Friday the gap between Parliament's adjournment sine die and prorogation has reached 29 days, past a 28-day gap after the 2015 Monsoon Session. General secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged Home Minister Amit Shah seeks a two-thirds majority for a delimitation Bill. He
France jails parent for six months over teacher threat
BBC NewsArchived
A 47-year-old man received a six-month jail term in France after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher who had disciplined his son. The sentence followed a fast-track hearing on Thursday, six days after events in Le Fauga near Toulouse. The village has about 2,600
IIT Ropar to award Army officers MTech degrees
The Indian ExpressArchived
IIT-Ropar will award MTech degrees in Defence Technology to Indian Army officers under an agreement with Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. Director Rajeev Ahuja and Lt Gen Amit Rao signed the deal, an official statement said on Thursday. It builds on a December 2022 MoU with Ar
22-year-old pleads guilty in $245 million crypto theft
The Indian ExpressArchived
Malone Lam, 22, pleaded guilty on September 8, 2026, to a federal RICO conspiracy charge over a cryptocurrency theft valued at more than $245 million. US prosecutors called it one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in US history. After an August 2024 theft, the group spent on c
India urges BRICS to build resilient supply chains
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday told the BRICS Business Forum in New Delhi that higher economic security means greater self-reliance for members. He cited geopolitical conflict, the West Asia crisis and shifting tariffs after US trade measures. Commerce Minister
UBS analyst says 10-minute delivery race is over
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
UBS analyst Navin Killa said Indian online retail's fight is no longer 10 to 15 minute delivery. He called that speed a hygiene factor. Platforms now compete on assortment and wallet share across categories. UBS pegs India's online retail market at about $80 billion and sees it n
Delhi court frames PMLA charges against Lalu and others
LivemintArchived
A Delhi court ordered money laundering charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav and six others in the ED's IRCTC hotel case. Special Judge Vishal Gogne framed charges against nine of 16 accused and discharged seven, agencies said on September 10. The court sa
Altman tells OpenAI staff firm may slow AI development
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told staff this week the firm could pace cutting-edge AI development, possibly with other labs, though some may refuse, people familiar with the matter said. OpenAI declined to comment. Chief scientist Jakub Pachocki recently urged coordinating slowdowns unt
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,
Anthropic says AI could lift US GDP by 2030
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Anthropic's economics report models three US paths to 2030 and says AI raises output in each. In the substantial scenario, US GDP reaches $36.3 trillion, 8.3 percent above a no-AI baseline. In the extreme scenario, GDP could hit $44.4 trillion, 32.4 percent higher. The firm warns
Indian-origin couple gifts $20 million for AI college
The HinduArchived
Anuradha and Vikas Sinha have gifted $20 million to the University of North Texas for artificial intelligence and advanced analytics. UNT will create the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha College of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics. The gift funds six permanent endowments fo
Selaqui Strikers win Dehradun T20 League by 39 runs
LivemintArchived
Selaqui Strikers beat Mussoorie Thunders by 39 runs in the Dehradun T20 League 2026 final at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy. Rain cut the match to 16 overs a side. Vijay Sharma scored an unbeaten 103 off 31 balls with five fours and 12 sixes as Selaqui posted 192 for 3. Mussoorie were
Taapsee Pannu calls Jaya Bachchan comparison a compliment
The Indian ExpressArchived
Actor Taapsee Pannu said comparisons that call her Jaya Bachchan-lite over paparazzi encounters are a compliment. Speaking to News18, she praised Bachchan as a solid woman and said she has not raised her voice at photographers. She said her boundaries are clear and that angry cap
Samsung and Motorola jab Apple after iPhone Duo launch
LivemintArchived
Samsung Mobile US posted social media jabs after Apple's Surprise and Shine keynote unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Duo. One post told Apple to say when it was done reheating leftovers. Samsung also joked about folding three ways, citing its Galaxy Z TriFold. Motor
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
Matcha how-to searches in India rise 1,300 percent
Hindustan TimesArchived
Google Trends data through end-August 2026 show searches in India for "how to make matcha" rose 1,300 percent over the past year. Searches for "matcha" and "what is matcha" rose 50 percent. Delhi led "matcha near me" queries, followed by Goa, Chandigarh and Karnataka. Searches fo
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(
Murray makes Vikings debut against ex-coach Gannon
LivemintArchived
Kyler Murray said his first Minnesota Vikings start on Sunday ranks among his most anticipated games after a foot injury and March release by Arizona. Murray was the first overall 2019 NFL draft pick. Green Bay defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon coached Murray in Arizona for t
Bahrain court rejects 7 Credit Suisse AT1 claims vs HDFC
The HinduArchived
HDFC Bank said Bahrain's High Civil Court rejected claims by seven Credit Suisse Additional Tier 1 bond investors, ordering them to bear costs. Two proceedings were decided recently and five similar matters were rejected between July and August 2026. Investors alleged negligence
Mariwala rates Indian boards at 2-2.5 after Coforge exit
LivemintArchived
Marico founder Harsh Mariwala said Indian boards rate about 2-2.5 on a five-point effectiveness scale after Coforge chair O. P. Bhatt resigned Wednesday. Coforge said Board Evaluation Report material on the chairman was not fully disclosed when presented. Mariwala said evaluation
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
Putin begins 3-day India visit for 18th BRICS summit
The HinduArchived
Russian President Vladimir Putin began a three-day visit to India on Friday for the 18th BRICS Summit and talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India hosts the two-day summit from Saturday on food, energy, health and supply chains. It is his first in-person BRICS summit outsid
India refiners to add 4,000 tonnes daily LPG output
The Economic TimesArchived
Indian refiners plan to add about 4,000 metric tonnes per day of LPG. That is more than 10 percent above roughly 37,000 metric tonnes daily output now, sources said. Hormuz transit is unreliable after US and Iran attacks on ships. August LPG imports fell 25 percent year on year t
Sukant Kadam tops SL4 rankings before 2026 Asian Para Games
Hindustan TimesArchived
Para badminton player Sukant Kadam is ranked World No. 1 in men's singles SL4 and is preparing for the 2026 Asian Para Games while training worldwide. He finished fourth at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, missing a medal he called a low point. In an HT Brunch interview he said h
Sadhguru links fear to memory and imagination on Sept 7
Hindustan TimesArchived
On September 7, Sadhguru addressed fear in an Isha Foundation audio titled This is Why You're Fearful. He said fear means to suffer what may or may not happen in the future when memory, present experience and imagination mix. The teaching urges noticing fearful thoughts before re
Wangchuk says Ladakh talks produced no movement
The Indian ExpressArchived
Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance leaders said Home Ministry talks on Thursday brought no progress on core demands. Sonam Wangchuk said the meeting was cordial but nothing moved on law and order or land assurances. They plan a padyatra from September 19 to 24 if the Ce
Houthis seize Mokha port 75km from Bab al-Mandab
BBC NewsArchived
Yemen's Houthis seized the Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed forces, military sources and witnesses said. The capture leaves the group about 75km from the Bab al-Mandab Strait linking Asia and Europe. Residents reported fighters patrolling after Wednesday night clashes
Swiss coach crash kills several near Zernez
BBC NewsArchived
A tourist coach overturned between Susch and Zernez in Switzerland's Graubünden region late Thursday, police said, leaving several people dead and injured. About 48 Dutch passengers were on board, a travel industry spokeswoman said. Helicopters and ambulances deployed to the narr
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
Anthropic India MD says India shapes AI playbooks
Business StandardArchived
Anthropic's Irina Ghose said India is core to strategy as a market and playbook source for other countries. At Global Fintech Fest 2026, she said Indian developers show high tech intensity and try new models quickly. She said enterprise talks shifted over nine months toward deplo