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NoBroker targets profit in 8-10 months
The Economic TimesArchived
NoBroker.com revenue crossed Rs 1,000 crore last fiscal, CEO Amit Kumar Agarwal told PTI. He said the Bengaluru firm aims for profit in 8-10 months and is not raising funds or filing an IPO now. Revenue was Rs 965 crore in 2024-25, with losses cut 25-30 percent to about Rs 300 cr
Cuddalore Collector reviews Rs 57 crore flood works
The HinduArchived
Cuddalore Collector Sibi Adhithya Senthil Kumar inspected flood mitigation works on September 5, The Hindu reported. He reviewed a Rs 57-crore project strengthening Thenpennaiar banks over 2,900 metres with a 1,270-metre retaining wall. A Rs 14.50-crore flood wall toward the Coll
Farah Khan sees 3 children leave for college
The Indian ExpressArchived
Filmmaker Farah Khan said her triplets Czar, Diva, and Anya are leaving for college in 3 US cities. She wrote on Instagram of "3 cities, 3 campuses" and "3 goodbyes". Hindustan Times reported Diva is headed to Babson, Anya to NYU, and Czar to Emory University. The siblings were b
Tamil Nadu weighs abolishing State Planning Commission
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu's TVK government is considering abolishing the State Planning Commission, a senior official told The Hindu. Vice-Chairperson and full-time member posts remain vacant after the DMK-era team resigned. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is ex-officio Chairperson; only a Membe
Kishan says Shami hunger can force India recall
The Indian ExpressArchived
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan said Mohammed Shami's hunger and motivation can help him return to India ahead of the Duleep Trophy final on Sunday. Shami last played for India in the March 2025 Champions Trophy final. He took 5 wickets against Central Zone in the semifinal. Kisha
Dinesh Sharma appointed lieutenant governor of Andaman Islands
The HinduArchived
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma was appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday, Rashtrapati Bhavan said. He succeeds Admiral D K Joshi, who took charge on October 8, 2017. Sharma, 62, earlier served as deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. His
Centre appoints 8 high court chief justices on Saturday
NDTVArchived
Eight high court chief justices were appointed Saturday after Supreme Court Collegium recommendations, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on X. Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao of the Delhi High Court was named Chief Justice of the Patna High Court. Justice Ravindra V Ghuge was appo
Kerala Cabinet ends Reimagining Keralam IIM retreat
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Kerala's 21-member Council of Ministers ended a two-day Reimagining Keralam retreat at IIM Kozhikode. Director Debashis Chatterjee said Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the Cabinet linked ideas to policy. Sessions covered youth, eldercare, entrepreneurship and vacant higher educ
Bihar updates CBI offence list under new codes
Hindustan TimesArchived
Bihar's home department on September 3 issued a notification updating CBI's ambit under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The state said the change aligns probes with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Expanded coverage applies t
Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar dies at 56
The HinduArchived
Jharkhand Higher and Technical Education and Urban Development Minister Sudivya Kumar died of cardiac arrest, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha said on September 6, 2026. He was 56. The Giridih MLA also held Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Sports portfolios. He was first elected in 2019.
Congress names Sachin Pilot Punjab in-charge
The HinduArchived
The Congress on September 5, 2026 named Sachin Pilot as AICC general secretary in-charge of Punjab. Bhupesh Baghel moves from Punjab to Assam. Randeep Singh Surjewala will handle Gujarat along with Karnataka. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge and K.C. Venugopal announced the cha
TCS unit plans $7.41 billion Hyderabad AI campus
The Indian ExpressArchived
A Tata Consultancy Services subsidiary and partners will invest up to 700 billion rupees in a 1 gigawatt AI data center campus in Telangana. That equals $7.41 billion, the company said. HyperVault has secured 264 acres in Hyderabad for phased building. The site targets AI firms n
Nine die after spurious liquor in Sagar
The HinduArchived
Nine people died after drinking spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on September 6, 2026, police said. Sagar SP Anurag Sujania said the victims drank in two villages of Banda tehsil, about 30 km away. Two other deaths were not linked to the liquor. MLA Virendra Lod
Anak Krakatau ash halts 209 Jakarta flights
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indonesia's Anak Krakatau erupted early on September 6, 2026, sending ash over western Indonesia. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations, first until 5:30 am and then until 9:30 am. The transportation ministry said 209 flights were affected. One ash plume reach
BJP allies to jointly contest Tripura village polls
Hindustan TimesArchived
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the BJP, IPFT and TIPRA Motha will jointly contest TTAADC village committee elections on September 28. He spoke after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah and TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma in New Delhi. Seat-sharing is not fi
Google DeepMind builds two India farm AI models
The Indian ExpressArchived
Alok Talekar of Google DeepMind said AI can work with traditional Indian farming. His AnthroKrishi team built two models. One maps fields using 15 years of satellite imagery, refreshed every 6 to 12 months. The second tracks 12 crops with six years of data updated twice a month.
Nepal officer resumes flood relief after brother's death
The Indian ExpressArchived
Sudip Kumar Neupane, a 31-year-old officer in Rasuwa's Uttargaya Rural Municipality, returned to flood relief two days after his brother died. On 26 August, glacial collapse in Langtang sent water down the Bhotekoshi. His brother Pradip, 27, and colleague Janak dai did not surviv
India China hold first eastern Corps talks
Hindustan TimesArchived
India and China are set for their first eastern Corps Commander talks on September 6, 2026 at Wacha in Arunachal Pradesh. Lt Gen Girish Kalia of 3 Corps will represent India. The armies already use Corps talks at Chusul-Moldo in Ladakh after the 2020 Galwan clash. The Wacha-Damai
Sooryavanshi hits 44 in Duleep Trophy final
LivemintArchived
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 44 off 37 balls on day one of the Duleep Trophy final. He hit five fours and one six for East Zone against South Zone. He added 100 runs with Abhimanyu Easwaran in 14.4 overs. Mohammed Siraj bowled at him in the seventh over. He fell one hit short of a
Karnataka AI University panel holds first meeting
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
The consultation committee for the proposed Karnataka Artificial Intelligence University met for the first time on Saturday. Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan chairs the panel. IT secretary N. Manjula is co-chair. Members discussed certificate, diploma and executive courses
Thrissur Titans win Kerala Cricket League title
LivemintArchived
Thrissur Titans won the Kerala Cricket League title after beating Calicut Globe Stars by four wickets on September 6, 2026. Calicut scored 167 for nine in 20 overs. Thrissur chased 168 and finished 169 for six in 19.3 overs. Ahmad Imran made a match-winning fifty. Mohammed Azharu
Every fourth Jan Dhan account is inoperative
The HinduArchived
An RTI reply shows every fourth Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana account is inoperative. About 5.72 crore accounts had zero balance. As of August 12, 2026, more than 59 crore PMJDY accounts held over Rs 3,15,179 crore. Women, including transgender holders, had 32.89 crore accounts.
Khyber Group targets Rs 38 crore trout revenue
Business StandardArchived
Jammu and Kashmir's Khyber Group plans to raise trout revenue to Rs 38 crore by FY27. It will invest Rs 60 crore in coming years, Business Standard reported. Khyber Aquaculture has already invested Rs 112 crore. The eight-acre Ganderbal unit aims to lift capacity from 1,200 MT to
Modi cites 7.8 percent growth at SRCC return
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at Shri Ram College of Commerce's centenary on Saturday, his first SRCC address since 2013. He said India moved from policy paralysis to policy dynamism and cited 7.8 percent growth. He recalled being labelled in the Fragile Five then. He spoke
Egypt sentences TV presenter Sarah Khalifa to death
BBC NewsArchived
An Egyptian court sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death by hanging on drugs convictions, BBC News reported. State media said the group imported drug-making ingredients and held illegal firearms. Khalifa, 39, hosts Mission Impossible and has denied th
Jaishankar to address UN General Assembly on September 26
The HinduArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will address the UN General Assembly General Debate on September 26. The 81st session opens on September 8. World leaders speak from September 22 to 28. A revised speakers list dated September 4 places him in the afternoon session. Brazil o
Bolivia barracks explosion leaves at least 2 dead
BBC NewsArchived
At least two people were killed after an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday. Defence Minister Ernesto Justiniano said at least 81 people were injured when pyrotechnic material detonated about 14:30 local time. Seven others remain missing. Health offici
Assam signs AI school MoUs with 6 organisations
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the state signed MoUs with 6 organisations to bring artificial intelligence into school education. The Google AI pact will focus on teacher tools and digital skills. IIT Madras and Bodhan AI plan to train around 1 lakh teachers of Grades 6
900 Heathrow and Gatwick flights delayed in June storm disruption
BBC NewsArchived
In late June, storms over southern England delayed about 900 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick, some by up to 11 hours. Dozens more were cancelled. Air traffic controllers rerouted planes as airspace congested on a busy summer Saturday. Former pilot Tim Atkinson said climate change
Oasis reunion documentary premieres at Venice after 15-year split
Hindustan TimesArchived
A documentary on Oasis's 2025 reunion premiered at Venice on Saturday, showing Liam Gallagher's first rehearsal with Noel in 15 years. Titled Don't Look Back in Anger, it traces their frosty Live 25 tour preparation after a 2009 Paris backstage fight. Writer Steven Knight said th
Ganga at Gandhi Ghat rises 1 cm above flood mark
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Ganga at Gandhi Ghat in Bihar rose 10 cm on Saturday morning and stood 1 cm above the highest flood level, PTI reported. The Burhi Gandak, Kosi and Bagmati also rose after heavy rain in Jharkhand and Nepal. Officials said no casualty has been reported so far. Low-lying areas
Masked men block Dover port entrance on Saturday
The HinduArchived
Masked men blocked the entrance to the Port of Dover on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The port said all traffic in and out stopped due to an ongoing public order incident. National Highways reported a 6.4-kilometre jam and delays of up to 45 minutes. Kent Police said officers were
Auto parts makers hold Rs 98,000 crore in inventory
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Indian auto component firms hold about Rs 98,000 crore in inventory, a Vector Consulting Group report said. Better inventory management could free Rs 29,000-39,000 crore, including Rs 4,000-5,600 crore among MSMEs. MSMEs make up around 80 percent of auto component makers. The stu
Foxconn August sales rise 51.98 percent to $29.14 billion
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Hon Hai Precision Industry, known as Foxconn, reported August consolidated sales of NT$921.77 billion ($29.14 billion), up 51.98 percent year on year, Focus Taiwan reported. It was the firm's second-highest month after July's NT$946.51 billion ($29.85 billion). Cloud and networki
SP pledges Rs 40,000 yearly aid for women
The Indian ExpressArchived
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav proposed the Stree Samman Samriddhi Yojana, pledging Rs 40,000 a year to every eligible woman if SP wins the 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls. Dimple Yadav sat with him at the announcement. She has spoken in the Lok Sabha and met Sonam Wangchuk at
Diwali train booking opens September 6 at 8 am
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian Railways said Diwali 2026 advance ticket booking opens on September 6 at 8 am. Diwali falls on November 8. Under the 60-day advance reservation rule, booking starts 60 days before travel, excluding the journey date. The railways listed busy routes such as Delhi-Patna and M
NIA court convicts 10 in 2013 Jheeram massacre
The HinduArchived
A special NIA court in Jagdalpur on Saturday convicted 10 accused in the 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre in Chhattisgarh's Sukma. At least 27 people, including senior Congress leaders, were killed in the May 25, 2013 Maoist attack. Defence lawyer Arvind Choudhary said sentencing is
Bengaluru police arrest 3 after mother-son confinement
Hindustan TimesArchived
Chandra Layout police in Bengaluru arrested three people after a 36-year-old domestic worker and her son were allegedly confined for two days over a loan dispute. Police named Nazath Begum, 36, Reshma Banu, 36, and Suhail, 37. Inspector M Jeevan said charges include kidnapping, o
Apple CEO Ternus set for September 9 product event
LivemintArchived
New Apple CEO John Ternus will present the latest iPhones and Apple Watches on September 9 at the Surprise and Shine event. Apple moved the CEO transition to September 1 so Ternus takes the stage days later. In a Tuesday note to staff, he called next week's launch huge. Livemint
Ketan Kavva voices Michael Jackson in Hindi biopic
Hindustan TimesArchived
Voice actor Ketan Kavva dubbed Jaafar Jackson's role in Hindi for Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic. Hindustan Times reported the film became the first biopic to surpass $1 billion worldwide. Kavva, who started voice work at 15, said he matched pitch and emotion scene by scene.
Kerala orders probe after newborn needle negligence claim
The HinduArchived
Kerala ordered a separate probe into an alleged needle left in a newborn at Kottayam Government Medical College Hospital. Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna directed the inquiry. The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights also registered a case. Parents
Odisha CM asks students to stay off social media
The Indian ExpressArchived
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi told students on Teachers' Day to stay off social media and focus on careers. He spoke at Secondary Board High School in Cuttack. Majhi said the state plans to appoint 45,000 teachers soon. Teachers' protests in Bhubaneswar entered a 21st
Kerala minister criticises university heads at RSS events
Hindustan TimesArchived
Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John on Saturday criticised heads of higher education institutions who join platforms he said promote divisive agendas. The Teachers' Day Facebook post pointed to vice-chancellors who attended an RSS programme with Mohan Bhagwat in June. Jo
Adani Defence signs 5-year AK-203 ammunition supply deal
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Adani Defence and Aerospace signed a five-year agreement with Indo-Russian Rifles Pvt Ltd to supply indigenously made 7.62x39 mm ammunition for AK-203 rifles built in India. IRRPL makes the rifles at Korwa in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, under a 2019 India-Russia pact. The Defence Mini
US Venezuela oil push targets billions owed to China
LivemintArchived
After targeting more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan crude reserves, the Trump administration plans to squeeze out China from the sector. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Beijing would have no claims on revenue from new Venezuela production. Analysts estimate Venezuela
PM Modi takes Delhi Metro to SRCC centenary event
LivemintArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by Delhi Metro to Shri Ram College of Commerce on Saturday for its centenary celebrations. He interacted with students and passengers during the journey before addressing the college founded in 1926. Modi posted on X that he would reach SRCC
Karnataka Governor orders action on KSHEC vice-chairman
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot directed Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayaraddi to act against KSHEC Vice-Chairman S.R. Niranjana over alleged financial irregularities and misuse of public funds. Complaints cited reimbursements from council funds, including refreshm
South Carolina beats Kent State 57-0 in season opener
LivemintArchived
LaNorris Sellers threw three touchdown passes as South Carolina beat Kent State 57-0 on Saturday in Columbia. Sellers finished 19-of-23 for 270 yards in Kendal Briles's new offense as the Gamecocks piled up 645 yards. Six players scored touchdowns, including Donovan Murph with tw
Modi cites 7.8% GDP growth at SRCC centenary
Business StandardArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's 7.8 percent quarterly GDP growth showed economic strength at SRCC centenary celebrations Saturday. He said critics who once placed India among the fragile five now questioned the data amid West Asia conflict and trade barriers. Modi recal
Pattinson plays Chris Hansen in Venice Primetime premiere
Hindustan TimesArchived
At Venice, Robert Pattinson said playing Chris Hansen in Primetime became irresistible after he tried shaping the role for others. The film about NBC's To Catch a Predator drew a 9-minute standing ovation at its world premiere Saturday. Pattinson started as a producer on journali