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Cerundolo upsets Fritz in 5 sets at US Open
LivemintArchived
Francisco Cerundolo beat ninth seed Taylor Fritz 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at the US Open Saturday in 3 hours and 39 minutes. The 24th-seeded Argentine came from two sets down for only the second time in his career. He saved three break points at 0-40 in the fifth set before advanc
Odesa considers Russian arts ban in Ukraine's third city
BBC NewsArchived
Odesa councillors will decide this week whether to ban Russian in arts venues. The proposal would halt Russian-language music and literature in streets, parks, public institutions and state-run venues. It could also recommend a ban in privately owned spaces. Odesa is Ukraine's th
Census enumeration begins December 1 in 4 poll-bound states
The Indian ExpressArchived
Population enumeration for Census 2027 will begin in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and parts of Uttarakhand on December 1, 2026, the Registrar General of India said Saturday. Door-to-door counting runs through January 4, 2027, with a revisional round from January 5 to January 9. Res
350,000 Haitians lose US work status as caregivers lose jobs
BBC NewsArchived
Families on Long Island said Haitian caregivers lost jobs after temporary protected status expired on July 31. Linda Mancuso said her son's caregiver Jean was among 19 Haitians laid off from a nonprofit. The Supreme Court upheld ending TPS for Haitians after a legal battle. About
CJI Kant calls BRICS forum a fellowship of judicial minds
The Indian ExpressArchived
Chief Justice Surya Kant described the BRICS Chief Justices' Forum as a modern fabric woven with traditional threads on Saturday. Addressing judicial leaders from BRICS member states and partner countries on Day 2, he said they are a fellowship bound by shared belief in justice.
Ex-CDS Chauhan says Pakistan remains long-term security concern
The Indian ExpressArchived
Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said Pakistan will remain a significant security concern for times to come. He warned Pakistan's recent defence pacts could foster overconfidence and prompt miscalculations again. Chauhan cited the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement among Pakistan, Saudi A
Bihar requires state nod for CBI probes of its officials
The HinduArchived
The Bihar government ordered that the CBI must obtain state permission before investigating Bihar public servants. A September 3 Home Department notification supersedes earlier orders under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946. The CBI needs no state nod for probes ag
Bengal CM urges phone restrictions in schools on Teachers Day
The HinduArchived
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari called for restricting mobile phones in schools on Teachers Day Saturday. He cited Gujarat, where phones are not used from Class I to Class XII. He announced two CM Shri model schools in each district, with admission from Class VI on me
82 teachers receive National Teachers' Awards on Teachers Day
The Indian ExpressArchived
India named 82 teachers for National Teachers' Awards on Teachers Day, President Droupadi Murmu said Saturday. Selections included 48 from school education, 21 from higher education and polytechnics, and 13 skill trainers. Innovations ranged from home-reading campaigns to QR-code
Supreme Court raises blind victim payout to Rs 3.77 crore
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Supreme Court raised compensation for a woman blinded in a 2011 road accident from Rs 2.94 crore to Rs 3.77 crore. Justices S.V.N. Bhatti and N.V. Anjaria treated her functional disability as 100 percent. She was 35 and worked at IBM Daksh in Gurugram when the crash happened.
Lahaul-Spiti flags 32 spots for Ghepan Lake flood risk
The Economic TimesArchived
Lahaul-Spiti officials identified 32 residential areas between Sissu and the Sansari border as vulnerable to a glacial lake outburst from Ghepan Lake. The lake grew from 36.5 hectares to 101.3 hectares in 13 years. ISRO alerted the district in November 2023. A C-DAC warning syste
Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,344
The HinduArchived
Nepal Police said the flash flood death toll rose to 1,344 on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Officers reported 843 recovered bodies, including 758 adults and 85 children, plus 501 amputated bodies. About 4,898 people remain missing. An ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border
Bolivia military base explosion kills at least 10
The HinduArchived
At least 10 people were killed after an explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday, September 4, 2026. Authorities put the blast at about 2.30 p.m. near a fireworks stockpile. Viacha health director Rita Nebraska said 62 people were injured. Fourteen wounded w
Williams sisters lose US Open doubles return in 3 sets
LivemintArchived
Serena and Venus Williams lost their 2026 US Open women's doubles return on Friday at Flushing Meadows. Chan Hao-ching and Maya Joint won 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-6(7). The sisters had not played Grand Slam doubles together since the 2022 US Open. Venus is 46 and Serena is 44. They led 5-0
Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft
The Economic TimesArchived
The Seattle Times and Newsday sued OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The newspapers allege the companies copied their journalism without permission to train AI systems. The suit covers products including ChatGPT, Micros
Pig kidney keeps US patient off dialysis for 9 months
LivemintArchived
A genetically modified pig kidney kept 66-year-old Tim Andrews of New Hampshire off dialysis for nine months before a human transplant. Surgeons implanted the organ from Yucatan miniature pig Wilma in January 2025. It worked for 271 days, the longest such period reported in a liv
India backs UNGA map resolution passed with 164 votes
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India voted for a UN General Assembly resolution calling for more accurate cartographic representation of continental landmasses. The 193-member assembly adopted the Togo-sponsored text with 164 votes in favour. Six countries abstained and the United States cast the lone vote aga
Hanuman Ansh nears Rs 100 crore after OTT rejections
The Indian ExpressArchived
Director Vishal Chaturvedi said streaming platforms rejected Hanuman Ansh before its theatre release. The Neem Karoli Baba film, made on a budget under Rs 2 crore, is nearing Rs 100 crore in India. It opened on August 7 with Rs 10 lakh on day one. Chaturvedi said some people urge
Chirag Paswan files September 4 police complaint on name use
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Chirag Paswan filed a September 4 complaint at Parliament Street police against influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) says Bhardwaj used Paswan's name to claim political cover. Advocate Sushil Kumar filed the complaint seeking an FIR. Paswa
Nithin Kamath marks brother Nikhil's 40th birthday
LivemintArchived
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath marked brother Nikhil Kamath's 40th birthday with a childhood photo and memories on X. Nithin said people once called Nikhil by his name, but now often reverse the mix-up after the WTF podcast's success. He recalled Nikhil having connections from age
Blood sugar can rise after HIIT, experts tell patients
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dietitian Archana Batra says stress hormones released in hard workouts can push the liver to release stored glucose. If that output outpaces muscle use, blood sugar can rise during or just after exercise. Dr Rajiv Kovil links the pattern to HIIT, sprinting and heavy resistance tr
Modi returns to SRCC after 13 years for centenary
The Indian ExpressArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will return to Delhi University's Shri Ram College of Commerce on Saturday for centenary celebrations. Modi last visited the institution in 2013 as Gujarat Chief Minister, a year before he became Prime Minister. In April, he met the college governing
AfD aims for majority in Saxony-Anhalt state election
BBC NewsArchived
Germany holds a regional election in Saxony-Anhalt this weekend, with the Alternative für Deutschland party aiming for a parliamentary majority. An outright win would be the first time a far-right party holds state-level power in post-war Germany. Lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund,
Rams entire roster travels to Australia, Donald status unclear
LivemintArchived
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay said the entire roster will travel to Australia for next week's regular-season opener against the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne. Donald, 35, rejoined last weekend after 2 years away, but McVay said it is unclear whether he will suit up at the
Tata Motors seeks shareholder support for €3.82 billion Iveco deal
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Tata Motors has cleared regulatory hurdles for its €3.82 billion takeover of Iveco Group and now needs shareholder support. Exor has committed its 27.06% stake; the €14.10-a-share tender opens on September 7. To reach 80% control, Tata needs another 52.94 percentage points from p
Jayarajan alleges Sree Krishna Jayanti processions are RSS project
The HinduArchived
CPI(M) leader P Jayarajan alleged Sree Krishna Jayanti processions in Kerala are part of an RSS political project to expand influence among families. He said processions for Sree Narayana Guru's birth anniversary were once the only such street events in Kerala. Jayarajan claimed
India flags Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch KE25012 as substandard
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
India's drug regulator flagged Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch KE25012 as substandard and potentially spurious after a potency test failure, a Reuters-seen document shows. Drugs Controller General Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi asked states on August 27 to maintain strict vigilance over
Trump calls Iran conflict small potatoes costing $37.5 billion
The HinduArchived
US President Donald Trump called the Iran conflict small potatoes, defending Vice President JD Vance for saying months of attacks are not a war. Trump said strikes on Iran are intermittent and the conflict has cost taxpayers more than $37.5 billion while leaving 18 US service mem
PVR INOX ousted executive after probe into ₹200 crore kickbacks
The Economic TimesArchived
PVR INOX dismissed growth chief Pramod Arora in April after learning of alleged developer kickbacks worth up to ₹200 crore over several years, people familiar with the matter said. The multiplex chain, formed from the 2023 PVR and INOX merger, operates 1,786 screens across 356 pr
Jaishankar says India in touch with Russia and Ukraine
The Indian ExpressArchived
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India has been in continuous touch with Ukraine and Russia on ideas that could mitigate or end the conflict. He spoke in Warsaw after meeting Poland's Radosław Sikorski following his Kyiv visit. Jaishankar said the war is in its fifth y
Judge declares mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case
BBC NewsArchived
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial Friday after a jury of nine women and three men deadlocked on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her three children. Eleven jurors favoured acquittal by reason of insanity; one held out. Clancy, 36, acknowledged
Writer lists 7 souvenirs from travels across Indian states
Hindustan TimesArchived
A Hindustan Times travel writer recommends seven souvenirs from trips across India, from Maharashtra's Kolhapuri chappals to Kashmir's pashmina shawls and Coorg coffee. The piece links regional purchases to local craftsmanship, citing leather sandals from Maharashtra and soft Kas
DeepSeek plans 160,000 Huawei AI chips for Inner Mongolia hub
The Economic TimesArchived
DeepSeek plans to deploy at least 160,000 Huawei accelerators at a data centre in Inner Mongolia, people familiar with the matter said. The startup intends to use Huawei's next-generation Ascend 950DT chips to run models, though installation timing depends on Huawei production ca
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after party fracas
The HinduArchived
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was hospitalised late Friday after an altercation at a party worker's house in Kerala's Chirayankeezhu constituency. Police said she and private secretary Palayam Pradeep visited around 11 p.m. to settle a dispute from a project meeting. Video showed he
India and China set for Corps Commander talks in northeast
The Indian ExpressArchived
India and China are likely to hold Corps Commander-level talks in coming days over tension in the Taksing area of Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Subansiri district. Lt General Girish Kalia of the Army's III Corps will meet his Chinese counterpart shortly. The talks follow August 25 me
Salman Khan begins Bigg Boss 20 shoot for September premiere
Hindustan TimesArchived
Salman Khan has begun filming for Bigg Boss 20, with his first look from the grand premiere unveiled. The new house features Alice in Wonderland decor, two secret rooms and 104 cameras, the makers said. The season premieres on September 6, 2026, with Salman returning as host. The
Netflix revenue grew from $6.3 billion to $45 billion
The Indian ExpressArchived
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said global revenue rose from $6.3 billion to $45 billion over the past decade, while profit reached $1 billion and valuation $400 billion. He spoke at an Indian Express Adda event, describing how Reed Hastings in 1999 predicted entertainment would rea
UN seeks $50 million for Nepal flood victims
The HinduArchived
The United Nations appealed for $50 million to help more than 84,000 people in Nepal after the August 26 floods. A glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border killed more than 1,300 people and left more than 5,600 missing in both countries. UN Nepal said funds would cover cash, fo
JM Financial starts OnEMI coverage with Rs 385 target
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
JM Financial initiated coverage on OnEMI Technology with a Buy rating and Rs 385 target, Hindu BusinessLine reported. The stock was near Rs 309.10. OnEMI offers loans via Kissht and had about Rs 8,000 crore AUM in Q1FY27. The brokerage projects 44 percent AUM CAGR from FY26 to FY
Delhi AQI improves to 71 on Friday, CPCB data shows
Hindustan TimesArchived
Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index improved to 71 on Friday, September 4, CPCB data show. Readings were 113 on September 1, 85 on September 2 and 74 on September 3, in the satisfactory band. CPCB treats scores from 51 to 100 as satisfactory. Ashwary Tiwari of Indiametsky Wea
Chalakudy school building collapses on holiday Friday
The HinduArchived
Part of Chayipankuzhi Government UP School in Kodassery, Thrissur, collapsed on Friday beside Hill Highway excavation. A wall fell first at the dig site, then a school section and an open stage. The campus was empty for the Sree Krishna Jayanti holiday. A parked school bus was da
Police detain influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in Delhi
The Indian ExpressArchived
Influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj was detained by Delhi police over an alleged attack on a Cockroach Janata Party protester's father. Sources said he left home on a Bullet motorcycle before officers held him. CJP had sought his arrest, saying he purportedly admitted the June attack.
GCC procurement job demand falls 41.7 percent, Quess says
Business StandardArchived
Procurement role demand in India's GCCs fell 41.7 percent in 2025 from 2024, Quess Corp reported. That was the steepest drop among eight non-tech job families. Analytics roles fell 37.9 percent, customer support 34.5 percent and finance and risk 32.8 percent. Overall non-tech GCC
Hawell's founder lists Thai ice cream chain for $6 million
The Economic TimesArchived
Siripong Akkarasriyuk listed Hawell's for sale at 165 million baht, about $6 million, as he prepares to enter monkhood. The first shop opened at Central Pinklao in December 1999 and grew to 22 branches within three years. Competition later forced closures, leaving one Bang Bua Th
Tata Realty names Gaurav Jain MD and CEO
Business StandardArchived
Tata Realty and Infrastructure appointed Gaurav Jain as MD and CEO from October 1, 2026. He succeeds Sanjay Dutt, who took the role in 2018. Jain has over 23 years in real estate at Birla Estates, Godrej Properties, Mahindra Lifespace and Unitech. Chairman Praveer Sinha said Jain
US diesel hits record $5.85 a gallon, AAA says
BBC NewsArchived
The average US diesel price reached $5.85 a gallon, an all-time high, AAA said. That compares with $3.71 a year earlier and tops the prior peak after Russia's Ukraine invasion. Diesel mainly fuels trucks, trains, buses and other commercial vehicles. AAA put average petrol at $4.1
9 flights diverted as rain floods Delhi airport
NDTVArchived
Heavy rain on Friday waterlogged Indira Gandhi International Airport and disrupted flights. IMD raised Delhi's warning from yellow to a red alert. Nine flights were diverted between 1530 hrs and 1630 hrs to Jaipur, Lucknow and Ahmedabad. Palam recorded 3.4 mm of rain between 11.3
AAIB flags Air India pilot psychoactive substance test
The HinduArchived
AAIB said the pilot-in-command of the August 4 Air India Phuket-Delhi flight tested non-negative for a psychoactive substance. It called the finding a serious concern and recommended priority DGCA action. Twenty-four people were injured after a brief altitude loss when all three
SEBI starts hearings over $22.25 million Adani shorts
LivemintArchived
SEBI has begun hearing representations to recover gains from trades linked to prior knowledge of Hindenburg's 2023 Adani report, sources said. In 2024, SEBI said six entities gained $22.25 million from short-selling trades. It named Kingdon Capital Management and a Mauritius Kota
Fire dept orders TMC youth wing off Camac Street
Hindustan TimesArchived
West Bengal fire services told Camac Street owner Rama Devi Goenka to vacate Trinamool Youth Congress floors over fire safety gaps. The letter covered the sixth and seventh floors of the eight-storey building. Officials said the certificate renewed August 10, 2023 for three years