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Aakash Chopra flags Asian Games cricket ground readiness
LivemintArchived
Former India batter Aakash Chopra said Asian Games cricket facilities in Aichi-Nagoya are not ready, speaking on YouTube. Matches will be at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, a remodelled basketball venue finished in late March. Men's cricket runs September 24 to October 3, women's
UK restates unwavering Falklands support after Milei claim
BBC NewsArchived
Downing Street said UK Falklands support is unwavering after Javier Milei again called the islands historically and legally Argentinian. A No 10 spokesperson said Andy Burnham supports islanders remaining a British overseas territory. Milei pledged sanctions on Sea Lion oil firms
Akshay Kumar recalls Saif outside Kareena's room on Tashan
The Indian ExpressArchived
Akshay Kumar told Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 he saw Saif Ali Khan leave Kareena Kapoor's room during the Tashan shoot. He said he woke around 4:30 am and found Saif next door. Asked what he was doing, Saif said they were going for a jog. Saif confirmed their romance began on that 2
9 Thoothukudi Class VIII boys held under POCSO
The HinduArchived
Nine Class VIII students at a Thoothukudi government school were arrested under the POCSO Act. Police said five were held on September 1 and four on September 2 after parents complained at Vilathikulam police station. Officers said the boys had allegedly harassed a Class VIII sch
US probes Iran claim 4 died at wedding strike
BBC NewsArchived
Vice President JD Vance says the US military is investigating Iranian claims that strikes killed at least 4 people at a wedding in Sirik on Tuesday. The Iranian Red Crescent Society says 67 people were hurt. Vance told a White House briefing he is extremely sceptical of Iranian s
Harsimrat Badal cites 150 stitches after baaz claim
The Indian ExpressArchived
Harsimrat Kaur Badal says Guru's baaz protected Sukhbir Singh Badal after he was attacked outside a Nanded gurdwara on August 13. She cites 150 stitches from the cut on his hand. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann counters that sightings ahead of Punjab Assembly elections are political
Pig kidney works 271 days in US patient
BBC NewsArchived
A kidney transplanted from a pig worked inside Tim Andrews for 271 days, the longest on record, US doctors at Mass General Brigham say. Andrews, 66, had the xenotransplant on January 25, 2025. Around 100,000 people in the US wait for a kidney while only 25,000 transplants occur e
Home Secretary reviews Himalayan GLOF preparedness
The HinduArchived
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a meeting on September 3 with Himalayan states on preparedness for glacial lake outburst floods and snow avalanches. Chief secretaries from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir attended. The revie
Supreme Court bars social media courtroom clips
The HinduArchived
The Supreme Court on July 24 barred circulation of audio and video clips from judicial proceedings on social media without permission from court registrars. The interim order followed a petition by journalist Harshita Grover citing distorted clips. Law student Tanisha Som, 24, sa
RSS teachers body opposes CJP school visits
The Indian ExpressArchived
The Akhil Bhartiya Rashtriya Shaikshik Mahasangh says Rajasthan government schools must stay free from political activities. Its September newsletter opposes outside interference after the Cockroach Janta Party protested at a Jaipur school on August 21. ABRSM claims 2.80 lakh gov
ISRO launches 2367 kg EOS-05 on GSLV
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
ISRO's GSLV lifted off for the nineteenth time carrying EOS-05, India's first imaging satellite bound for geosynchronous Earth orbit. Chairman V Narayanan said the vehicle injected its heaviest payload yet at 2367 kg into geostationary transfer orbit. EOS-05 will monitor borders
Rentomojo sets ₹384-404 IPO price band
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Accel-backed Rentomojo set a price band of ₹384 to ₹404 per share for its $133 million IPO opening September 9, a filing showed. At the top end, the Bengaluru firm targets a valuation of about ₹4,200 crore. It is selling new shares worth up to ₹150 crore. Profit jumped 142% to ₹1
France and Korea to lead Lumiere film summit
Hindustan TimesArchived
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will co-chair the Lumiere Summit on Monday in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Organisers said representatives from Disney, NBCUniversal, Netflix, CAA and technology firms will join delegates from more than 55 countrie
India and Belgium sign renewable energy MoU
LivemintArchived
India and Belgium signed an agreement during Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever's three-day visit to deepen cooperation in renewable energy and clean technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited joint ventures in green ammonia and defence manufacturing. The pact covers green
Trent Thornton spikes glove after Cubs loss
LivemintArchived
Chicago Cubs reliever Trent Thornton spiked his glove in the dugout after manager Craig Counsell removed him in the fifth inning of a 9-5 loss to Milwaukee. Thornton entered with two outs in the fourth and struck out Luis Lara. He walked Joey Ortiz and allowed singles before Coun
India eyes company registration within hours
LivemintArchived
India is firming up an overhaul of corporate compliance rules to speed company registration and simplify closure, two officials told Mint. The corporate affairs ministry is examining tying some obligations to firm size, sector and risk profile. Company incorporations often take 1
Lenovo and Acer set October RTX Spark PC launch
Business StandardArchived
Lenovo and Acer will bring Windows PCs powered by Nvidia's RTX Spark platform in October, Nvidia said. Lenovo showed the Yoga Pro 9n 15-inch and Yoga 9n 2-in-1 16-inch at IFA 2026. Acer showcased a compact SFF RTX Spark desktop. The machines are built to run AI agents, creation a
IndiGo flight hits pole at Srinagar airport
The Indian ExpressArchived
IndiGo flight 6E 225 from Navi Mumbai hit a Visual Docking Guidance System pole while parking at Srinagar airport on Friday. The Airport Authority of India said the nose contact happened at Bay No. 6 around 9.02 am. Passengers and crew deboarded on manual stairs with no injuries
Shoonya launches free FnO Edge options toolkit
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Shoonya, Finvasia's digital trading platform, has launched FnO Edge, an options toolkit that combines market analysis, strategy building, risk assessment and execution. It will sit on Shoonya Pro and be free for all Shoonya users. Powered by ClickTrade, it is built for manual tra
I'm Game opens at Rs 5.40 crore in India
The Indian ExpressArchived
Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam film I'm Game recorded an India nett collection of Rs 5.40 crore on Thursday, September 3, across 2,714 shows, Sacnilk said. The Malayalam version made Rs 4.55 crore, with Telugu at Rs 75 lakh and Hindi at Rs 10 lakh. Worldwide gross stood at Rs 11.35
MP High Court grants bail in Rs 15.15 lakh case
The Economic TimesArchived
Madhya Pradesh High Court Justice Ajay Kumar Nirankari on August 18, 2026 granted anticipatory bail to 78-year-old Jayaramaiah of Tumakuru in a cheating case. Police said about Rs 15.15 lakh of a Rs 26.15 lakh fraud reached his ICICI account. He earlier won transit bail from the
Nepal Army rescues 2 men from flood tunnel
The HinduArchived
Two men were rescued alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project 9 days after Nepal's Bhotekohi flash floods. The Nepal Army identified them as Kabir Maharjan, 45, and Sanjay Sah, 30. Rescuers had earlier heard voices inside and established communication. Nepal's fl
About 600 children missing after Nepal floods
The HinduArchived
Around 600 children remain unaccounted for in Nepal's Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts after flash floods. The death toll rose to 1,282 on Friday, September 4, 2026, with security forces searching for 4,798 missing people. Local education units estimate 280 children missing in Rasuwa
Uttar Pradesh evacuates 17,544 people in floods
The HinduArchived
Uttar Pradesh said more than 17,500 people were evacuated from 26 flood-affected areas, with 17,544 moved to safer locations. The Relief Commissioner said around 3.53 lakh people were affected. About 4,847 people are in relief shelters. The government reported no loss of life or
UltraTech starts Ultravolt after Rs 1,800 crore outlay
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
UltraTech Cement's Ultravolt wires and cables unit began commercial production on September 1 after an initial Rs 1,800 crore investment. The Jhagadia plant in Gujarat's Bharuch district has installed capacity of 1.1 million km. UltraTech said on September 2 it plans more than 60
Ram temple trust sets December 2 for deed changes
Hindustan TimesArchived
The Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will consider deed amendments on December 2, its first changes since February 2020. General secretary Govind Dev Giri said the September 2 meeting could not take them up. Proposed edits are expected to define the new CEO role after Air Mar
India face Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup on Saturday
LivemintArchived
India play Pakistan in the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai on Saturday. India reached the semi-finals after a 137-run win over Hong Kong and have four points from two games. Pakistan have two points from one game after a 35-run win over Thailand. Smriti Mandhana scored 124 off 64
Noida restricts traffic for Janmashtami on September 4
LivemintArchived
Noida Traffic Police issued diversions for Shri Krishna Janmashtami on September 4, 2026 around major temples. Events are listed at ISKCON Temple in Sector 33 and Sanatan Dharm Temple in Sector 19. Movement from Gijhor Chowk toward ISKCON stays closed until celebrations end. Entr
NTA asks candidates to include application numbers
Hindustan TimesArchived
The National Testing Agency has advised candidates to include complete identifying details when raising grievances. NTA said many complaints lack basics needed to trace applications among lakhs of applicants. Candidates are asked to write from their registered email, put the appl
India imports 15,000 tonnes of avocados a year
BBC NewsArchived
India imports around 15,000 tonnes of avocados every year while domestic output is far lower, says industry promoter Manilal Palliyath. Cottanad Plantations in Wayanad has avocado on 40 acres and harvested 10 to 15 tonnes last year. Nursery founder Harshit Godha says he has suppl
Consob clears Tata Motors Iveco tender offer
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Tata Motors said Italy's market regulator Consob approved the offer document for its voluntary tender offer for all common shares of Iveco Group NV. TML CV Holdings will pay 14.10 euros per share on a cum-dividend basis. The acceptance period runs from September 7 to October 26,
FBI lists India-born Manjit Singh Bedi as wanted
The HinduArchived
The FBI has added India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its most wanted fraudsters list over alleged SNAP benefits fraud in Tacoma, Washington. The bureau said he swiped Electronic Benefit Transfer cards and gave cash, keeping half the proceeds. It alleged at least $6 lakh was taken be
Marcos Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31
The Indian ExpressArchived
Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente has retired from international football six weeks after the World Cup final. The Atletico Madrid player made 27 senior appearances for Spain. In a farewell letter he called it a personal decision already made before the tournament outcome. He is 3
NIA links 14 Ukrainians to Myanmar drone attack
The Indian ExpressArchived
The NIA told a court it received credible information that Ukrainian and US nationals were involved in a drone attack on a civilian aircraft in Myanmar. Its August 19 application says 14 Ukrainians entered India on tourist visas and travelled to Mizoram without required permits.
NBA fines LA Clippers $30m over salary rules
BBC NewsArchived
The NBA fined the LA Clippers $30m, the largest fine in league history, for salary-rule violations tied to Kawhi Leonard. The team will forfeit five first-round draft picks between 2029 and 2033. Owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for 12 months from league and team activities. Leo
Revanth Reddy urges push for Rahul Gandhi as PM
The HinduArchived
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy told a New Delhi awards event that making Rahul Gandhi Prime Minister was an urgent necessity. He said the goal would honour what he called Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy's final wish. Reddy asked Congress workers to unite under Mallikarjun Kharg
Jaishankar says India ready to help end Ukraine war
The HinduArchived
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in Kyiv that India is ready to help end the Ukraine war. "If India can be of any help, in any manner, we are there," he said with Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Attacks on commercial shipping featured in the talks. His three-day visit
Revanth Reddy drops Konda Surekha from cabinet
The HinduArchived
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy decided on Thursday to remove Endowments Minister Konda Surekha from the Cabinet. A recommendation has been sent to Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The TPCC disciplinary committee had recommended action after controversies involving her daughtCentre seeks time on CBSE three-language Class 9 rule
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
The Centre told the Supreme Court it is working on suggestions for CBSE's three-language Class 9 policy. Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said CBSE is working out modalities and sought time. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant deferred the matter by a week. CBSE m
Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine co-founder, dies at 92
The HinduArchived
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a leading US women's movement figure, has died at 92. She died Wednesday at her New York City home, her foundation's social media pages said. She began as a journalist and later became a full-time activist after an abortion-rights sp
Goyal links India-US trade pact to preferential rates
The HinduArchived
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will finalise the US Bilateral Trade Agreement once Washington offers preferential rates versus competitors. India exported about USD 87 billion in goods to the US in 2025-26. He said April-July exports reached about $317 billion, against
VVS Laxman to coach India men at Asian Games
LivemintArchived
VVS Laxman will be head coach of the Indian men's cricket team at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The Sports Ministry list names Sunil Joshi, Hrishikesh Kanitkar and Subhadeep Ghosh in the support staff. Cricket begins on September 24; India's men open on September 2
HD Hyundai team visits Thoothukudi over shipyard plan
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
A high-level HD Hyundai delegation is in Thoothukudi for talks on a proposed shipbuilding facility. Meetings with V.O. Chidambaranar Port and Tamil Nadu officials ran Wednesday and Thursday, businessline reported. The cluster is planned over 2,050 acres with a 2.4 km waterfront.
Odisha police seize 113 kg ganja in saree boxes
The Indian ExpressArchived
Balangir police arrested seven men Wednesday and seized 113 kg of ganja hidden in Sambalpuri saree boxes. The consignment was headed to a logistics centre for delivery to Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Police said sellers used e-commerce QR codes so sealed parcels skipped content sc
Sanchez says Spain had no warning before Ceuta influx
BBC NewsArchived
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told parliament no one foresaw the influx of 72,000 migrants in Ceuta. "It's absurd to think that the government knew and did nothing," he said after opposition-backed protests. About 5,000 migrants remain on Ceuta streets and beaches, includi
Lollapalooza India 2027 names Olivia Dean, Limp Bizkit
The Indian ExpressArchived
Lollapalooza India revealed the lineup for its fifth edition at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse on January 23 and 24, 2027. Olivia Dean and Limp Bizkit will headline, with KATSEYE, Fontaines D.C. and 5 Seconds of Summer also billed. The two-day festival will use four stages and mor
Apple sets September 9 event as iPhone leaks rise
LivemintArchived
Apple has scheduled a major event on 9 September, with Livemint summarising unverified iPhone 18 leaks. Tipster Ice Universe said the Pro Dynamic Island may shrink about 35 percent, from about 20.7mm to 13.5mm. Reports say Pro models may use an A20 Pro chip, with a foldable iPhon
Heavy Industries secretary flags end of EV subsidies
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Heavy Industries Secretary Kamran Rizvi told SIAM that EV subsidies will end in coming years. He said support has already ended in some sectors among challenges over four or five years. Electric three-wheelers account for 50 percent of segment sales, above a 10 percent 2026 targe
Bengal food raids seize rotten meat and milk
The HinduArchived
West Bengal food safety officials seized rotten meat, sour milk and spoiled dairy as Consumer Protection Week began on September 1, 2026. At a Madhyamgram mall, officers found fungal meat in refrigerators and cancelled almost all food-court licences. Over 40 kg of stale meat came
Nifty falls 141.35 points as Brent nears $97
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Indian equities fell for a third session on Wednesday as West Asia tensions lifted crude prices. The Nifty 50 closed at 23,914.45, down 141.35 points or 0.59 percent. The Sensex fell 373.93 points to 76,570.35. Brent crude climbed to around $97 a barrel, up nearly 9 percent on th