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CID detains Abhishek Banerjee aide Sumit Roy
The HinduArchived
West Bengal CID detained Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy on September 10, 2026. Officers took him from Banerjee's Kalighat residence after the Supreme Court refused anticipatory bail in a Salboni land case. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant vacated its August 6 stay on h
Centre defers limestone mine near 130 bustards
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Centre deferred environmental clearance for a Dalmia limestone mine near Great Indian Bustard habitat at Ramgarh in Jaisalmer. About 130 Great Indian Bustards live in the wild in India. An Environment Ministry panel sought a mining plan matching the approved 2.99 million tonn
India faces Bangladesh in Women's Asia Cup semi-final
LivemintArchived
India play Bangladesh in the first Women's Asia Cup 2026 semi-final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10. Harmanpreet Kaur's side topped Group A with wins over Thailand, Hong Kong and Pakistan. Bangladesh advanced as Group B runners-up. The match starts at 8 pm
Qingdao cargo ship fire leaves 17 people evacuated
BBC NewsArchived
Chinese state broadcaster CCTV said a fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship at a Qingdao shipyard killed twenty-five people. Of 42 people on board, 17 were evacuated and five were hospitalised in stable condition. The blaze began around 11:15 local time and was put out just over t
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
Samantha Ruth Prabhu calls pregnancy a surprise
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu said her pregnancy with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru was a "surprise". She told THR India both were okay with possibly not having children before she conceived. The couple made their relationship official in December 2025 and announced the pregnancy in June 2
Visa demos AI agent payments at Mumbai fintech fest
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Visa showed live agentic commerce payment flows at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai on Thursday. Partners included Federal Bank, IndusInd Bank, RBL Bank, Razorpay, Paytm Payment Services, Cashfree Payments and Pine Labs. Demos used natural-language prompts through authenticated
Emirates raises India freighter flights to 7 weekly
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Emirates SkyCargo launched new weekly freighter services to Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad on September 10, 2026. The addition lifts Emirates freighter flights to India to seven a week. Badr Abbas of Emirates SkyCargo said the routes aim to speed Indian exports into global supp
Delhi High Court bars GST signup without Aadhaar biometrics
The Economic TimesArchived
The Delhi High Court directed authorities nationwide not to allow any GST registration without biometric-based Aadhaar authentication. Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Shail Jain issued the interim order after fake registrations used stolen PAN and Aadhaar details. Rajya Sabha figure
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
Hiranandani leases 2.72 lakh sq ft to Accenture
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
House of Hiranandani leased 2.72 lakh sq ft of Grade-A office space at Centaurus in Hiranandani Estate, Thane, to Accenture Solutions. Sources said the 10-year deal carries monthly rent of Rs 1.9 crore, about Rs 269 crore over the tenure. JLL India facilitated the lease. The 21-s
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
Adani Airports raises $1 billion from global funds
The Indian ExpressArchived
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd agreed to raise about $1 billion, or Rs 9,825 crore, from Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock-managed funds. The deal values AAHL at about $18 billion pre-money. Investors will hold roughly 5.54 percent after three tranches ending by
Samsung posts social media jabs at Apple iPhone launch
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Samsung Mobile US took several digs at Apple during its Surprise and Shine event on X on Wednesday. Posts included So far, so same before Apple reached foldables, and a line about reheating leftovers after the iPhone Duo appeared. Samsung has made foldable smartphones since the G
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
Moldova drone alert delays Zelenskyy flight to Norway
The HinduArchived
A Moldovan government spokesperson said on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's departure for Norway was delayed. Authorities closed the country's airspace during a drone alert on that day. The spokesperson said his aircraft was cleared for
Trump says Iran war will end after November 3 midterms
The HinduArchived
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 that the war with Iran will end immediately after US midterm elections on November 3. Iran said it attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US sank five Iranian oil tankers. Brent crude futures breached $100
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
Lamar Jackson faces scrutiny after 36 sacks in 2025 season
LivemintArchived
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson enters Week 1 under scrutiny after a difficult 2025 season. He was sacked 36 times in 2025, up 13 from 2024 despite fewer games played. His rushing total fell to 349 yards, his career low. Jackson, who turns 30 in January, has two years
Ralph Lauren unveils spring 2027 collection before NY Fashion Week
Hindustan TimesArchived
Ralph Lauren presented his spring 2027 collection on Wednesday at the Jack Shainman Gallery in lower Manhattan, on the eve of New York Fashion Week. Models wore navy and white coats, feathered denim jackets and draped gowns. The 86-year-old designer made a brief appearance. New Y
Thirumavalavan says Vijay Assembly body language lacked dignity
The HinduArchived
VCK founder Thol Thirumavalavan said on Wednesday that Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay's body language during his Assembly grants reply did not reflect a dignified approach. He said it appeared to mock DMK president M.K. Stalin's appearance. Thirumavalavan said remarks that wound
Apple delays Watch Series 12 hypertension alerts in India
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Apple said on Wednesday it delayed hypertension notifications on Watch Series 12 in India to next year pending regulatory clearances. Pre-orders opened Wednesday and the watch becomes available from September 18 at a starting price of Rs 56,900. Apple said additional clearances f
BirlaNu plans Rs 500 crore capex on chemicals and pipes
LivemintArchived
BirlaNu will invest close to Rs 500 crore over two years to expand construction chemicals and pipes capacity, managing director Akshat Seth said. The businesses account for just under 25 percent of revenue. BirlaNu reported Rs 3,730.4 crore revenue in FY26, up 3.2 percent, while
Vedanta Resources raises $400 million in bond tap issue
The Economic TimesArchived
Vedanta Resources secured an additional $400 million from a bond tap issue, bringing total fundraising through these instruments to $2.15 billion. The company raised $1.75 billion in late June through a three-tranche dollar bond sale aimed at retiring about $2 billion of high-cos
Odisha rescues 5 infant orangutans as smuggling probe begins
The Indian ExpressArchived
Forest officials rescued five infant orangutans from a forest near Badapai in Odisha's Balasore district early on Tuesday. The animals are now quarantined at Nandankanan Zoo under medical supervision. Odisha Police STF and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau are checking for a smug
Messi agrees in principle to buy CD Eldense
LivemintArchived
Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the new owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, the club said on Wednesday. The deal would purchase 100 percent of shares held by Colombian group TH Soluciones Group S.A.S. Completion still needs due diligence
Jason Sanjay's Sigma set for October 2 release
The Indian ExpressArchived
Sigma, the directorial debut of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's son Jason Sanjay, is scheduled for release on October 2. Lead actor Sundeep Kishan said Vijay is the film's identity and biggest inspiration. Jason said his first call after signing the film was to his mother. Lyca
APSEZ wins 2 Paradip berths adding 18 mt capacity
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone won two dry bulk berths at Paradip Port in Odisha, adding 18 million tonnes of capacity. APSEZ received a Letter of Award for the CQ-I and CQ-II berths under a 30-year concession. The addition lifts its portfolio from 653 mt to 671 mtpa towar
US suspends Cognizant PERM filings over visa probe
The Indian ExpressArchived
The US Department of Labour has suspended PERM filings by Cognizant and Cloudera while investigating alleged employment visa fraud. Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito said Cognizant's filings are suspended. He added that "Threats to American workers will NOT be tolerated." Cogn
Thailand cuts Indian visa-free stay to 30 days
The HinduArchived
Thailand will cut the visa-free stay for Indian passport holders from 60 days to 30 days. The rules were published in the Royal Gazette on August 31, 2026. They take effect from September 15, 2026 and cover tourists from over 60 countries. Indians can still enter without a visa i
Maharashtra plans DELTA Act for land tokenisation
LivemintArchived
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Maharashtra is preparing the DELTA Act as a legal framework for blockchain-based tokenisation of land and other immovable assets. He spoke on Wednesday at the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai. Fadnavis said land assets potentially covered a
Mahayuti split over Ganesh festival DJ curbs in Pune
The Indian ExpressArchived
Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti allies remain divided over demands to curb DJs for the 11-day Ganesh festival beginning September 14. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has left loud sound decisions to Pune citizens for now. Nagpur, Solapur, Latur and Nanded have banned DJs for the f
Sanjeeta Bhattacharya hosts pop-culture costume sangeet
Hindustan TimesArchived
Actor and singer Sanjeeta Bhattacharya and music producer Raag Sethi turned their wedding sangeet into a pop-culture costume party. Sanjeeta dressed as Princess Jasmine in a peacock-teal embroidered set with silver and gold threadwork. Raag appeared in a Flynn Rider-inspired look
IMD forecasts thunderstorms in 17 Telangana districts
The HinduArchived
The India Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms with gusty winds at isolated places in 17 Telangana districts on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The list includes Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, Warangal and Khammam. Hyderabad is likely to see a partly clo
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
US 30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.85%
Hindustan TimesArchived
The average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.85% last week from 6.79% the week before, the Mortgage Bankers Association said. Total mortgage applications fell 2.7%, and refinance applications dropped 6%. Adjustable-rate mortgages made up 8.5% of applications, up from 8% t
Athawale rejects VHP call to bar Muslims from garba
The HinduArchived
Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 opposed the Vishva Hindu Parishad call to bar Muslims from Navratri garba events in Maharashtra. He said the stand goes against the Constitution and equal rights for all religions. The VHP said Muslims would not be al
TCS opens lights-out factory lab at Pune campus
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Tata Consultancy Services on Wednesday launched an Industrial Autonomy and Engineering Lab at its Sahyadri Park campus in Pune. TCS called it India's first lights-out factory lab aimed at advancing AI-led manufacturing. The facility houses a fully robotic battery pack assembly li
CAQM finds only 6 working cameras at 691 Gurugram sites
LivemintArchived
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday called out the Haryana State Pollution Control Board for wilful non-compliance in monitoring construction and demolition sites. A June 19-22 remote check found almost no working camera links across major NCR districts. In Gur
EC to verify CNR Rao at home over SIR mismatch
The Economic TimesArchived
Election Commission officials will visit 92-year-old Bharat Ratna scientist C N R Rao at his Bengaluru home for Special Intensive Revision verification. A notice cited a self-name mismatch. The current roll showed "Proff C N R Rao" against "Prof C N R Rao" on the 2002 roll. An of
12 Madras Regiment firearms still missing after a week
The HinduArchived
Twelve firearms and more than 1,800 rounds stolen from the 20 Madras Regiment at Bolarum remain missing a week after the theft surfaced. The cache includes four AK-203 rifles, an INSAS 1B1 rifle, six 9 mm pistols and a civilian 6.35-bore pistol. An NIA team visited on September 5
Rays of Belief lists at Rs 239, then slips 4.18%
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Rays of Belief Ltd, operating as Mom's Belief, listed at Rs 239 on the BSE and NSE on Tuesday, matching the IPO price. The stock later quoted at Rs 229, down 4.18 percent on the BSE. Valuation stood at Rs 476.77 crore. The issue in a Rs 227-239 band drew nearly 108-times subscrip
Whatfix names co-founder Vara Kumar as CEO
LivemintArchived
Whatfix appointed co-founder Vara Kumar as chief executive officer with immediate effect after co-founder Khadim Batti's death last week. The pair founded the in-app guidance software firm in 2014. Kumar has led product and research strategy. The company said operations continued
Air India exits 7 cities as Express expands
LivemintArchived
Air India is exiting smaller domestic markets as Air India Express takes over, focusing on international and metro routes. In August Air India stopped serving seven cities including Coimbatore, Bhopal and Madurai, with Express starting there on September 1. Express carried over 2
9/11 families await trial 25 years after attacks
BBC NewsArchived
Tom Resta said 9/11 is almost constantly on his mind, 25 years after hijackers killed almost 3,000 people including his brother John and sister-in-law Sylvia. Resta has visited Guantanamo Bay four times for pre-trial hearings for alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, held 20
Rahul Gandhi seeks Punjab finance minister's resignation
The Indian ExpressArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that questioning Punjab's Aam Aadmi Party government brings threats and torture. He described Gulzar Singh asking Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema about the drug trade, then dying after consuming poison. Gandhi also cited Moha