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Showers in Delhi: IMD issues red alert; wet spell to continue till September 13

The rain comes after the national capital recorded above-normal maximum temperatures in recent days.

The Hindu

From keywords to digital trails: How Delhi Police are tracking social media ahead of BRICS 2026

Round-the-clock monitoring by the Social Media Cell and IFSO flags threats and misinformation, traces suspicious accounts and maps online networks

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Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows

Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University researchers have reported the first complete mitochondrial genome of the Malabari goat. The findings provide molecular evidence supporting the possibility that goats moved along the historic Indian Ocean Spice R

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Major Telangana Acts to be amended to provide trust based governance and improve EoDB

Telangana government says several State enactments contained criminal provisions prescribing imprisonment for procedural, technical and regulatory defaults

The Hindu

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in India, set to meet PM Modi

The BRICS Summit kicks off in New Delhi on September 12, with Russian President Vladimir Putin already in the capital and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arriving earlier today. Both leaders are set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while India pushes

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India

States, politics and policy — dispatches from every corner of the country.

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The Hindu

Showers in Delhi: IMD issues red alert; wet spell to continue till September 13

The rain comes after the national capital recorded above-normal maximum temperatures in recent days.

The Hindu

From keywords to digital trails: How Delhi Police are tracking social media ahead of BRICS 2026

Round-the-clock monitoring by the Social Media Cell and IFSO flags threats and misinformation, traces suspicious accounts and maps online networks

The Hindu

Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows

The Hindu

Major Telangana Acts to be amended to provide trust based governance and improve EoDB

Telangana government says several State enactments contained criminal provisions prescribing imprisonment for procedural, technical and regulatory defaults

The Hindu

BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in India, set to meet PM Modi

The Hindu

DMK president Stalin urges PM Modi to intervene over 1,857 vacant super-speciality medical seats

“Not a single medical seat, a precious national asset, should be allowed to go waste when our people need more specialist doctors,” he says

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World

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The Hindu

5 militants of banned ISKP killed in Pak’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

A key commander of the group was eliminated in the operation on Thursday in Shamshatu refugee camp in Urmur village, about 25 km southeast of Peshawar

The Hindu

Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies aged 78

A veteran legislator in Italian politics and an activist for various reform policies, she was elected six times as a Lower House lawmaker and two times as a Senator

The Hindu

India did not invite Bangladesh PM Rahman for BRICS; invite was for BIMSTEC Chair: Dhaka

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs said that Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman was invited in his capacity as the head of BIMSTEC, not as the Prime Minister.

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Times of India

Dating to 1898, Nipomo's oldest church donated after 128 years to become a community hub

A historic church in Nipomo, California, dating to 1898, has been donated to the Dana Adobe and Cultural Center by its owners, John and Rebecca Prewett. The building will be developed into a museum, event venue and “Visit Nipomo” centre, while Calvary Church w

Times of India

The Hindu

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports

U.S. officials said the administration does not intend to take direct ‌military action against the Houthis at this time

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Times of India

Belize Reef Restoration Effort: Lisa Carne revives storm-hit corals; project outplants 100,000 fragments

In 2001, Hurricane Iris wreaked havoc on Belize's coral reefs, sparking an innovative restoration effort. Marine biologist Lisa Carne took the lead in replanting coral fragments, which were often neglected. Through her organization, Fragments of Hope, more tha

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Business

Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.

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Mint

Ultraviolette Auto eyes funding from Yali, Speciale and TDK as part of ongoing round

Ultraviolette is stitching together over ₹500 crore from new and existing investors as it steps up manufacturing in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and expands its electric two-wheeler portfolio.

Mint

IRCTC books record 20.06 lakh train tickets in a day amid festive rush

According to IRCTC, its website handled a huge rush on September 7, 2026. The ticket booking website registered its highest-ever single-day booking, with 20,06,353 tickets booked. The record was achieved amid festive-season ARP booking.

Times of India

DreamFolks is moving beyond airport lounges. Can it regain lost ground?

DreamFolks expects to return to its pre-lounge-exit revenue by 2030, but with a radically different business mix spanning travel, dining, wellness, golf and railway lounges.

Mint

BRICS nations should link payment systems, trade in local currencies: Piyush Goyal at BRICS Business Forum

Speaking at the inaugural session of the BRICS Business Forum 2026, the Union Commerce Minister highlighted that BRICS cooperation would create jobs, wealth and prosperity for countries that represent half of the global population and 40% of the global GDP

The Hindu

Uber exits Nigeria, Uganda: Why ride-hailing giant is pulling back from African markets | Explained

Notably, Uber's exit from Nigeria and Uganda came the same day Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the company would cut its global workforce by 10%.

Mint

Banking services impacted as unions go on nationwide strike to press for 5-day workweek

Most branches of public sector banks across the country were either completely or partially closed as both employees and officers observed the strike

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Technology

Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.

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YourStory

Pizza Bakery founders Popo Global raise Rs 532 Cr from Artal Asia

Popo Global, which has 40 outlets across Bengaluru, plans to use the capital to expand beyond the city.

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The Hindu

Sam Altman tells staff OpenAI is open to slowing AI development: Report

Sam Altman told employees ‌in a company-wide meeting that the ChatGPT maker could pace development alongside ‌other AI labs, but some may not ‌agree, ⁠the report added

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Gadgets 360

Redmi Note 17 Pro, Note 17 Pro Max Chipsets, IP Ratings Revealed Ahead of India Launch

Redmi Note 17 Pro and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will be powered by Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipsets, respectively, the Xiaomi sub-brand revealed on Friday. Moreover, the Pro Max model will sport a “photochromic, colour-chang

Gadgets 360

Garmin Cirqa Smart Band Pro Reportedly in Development With Two Buttons, Audio Feedback: Report

Garmin has recently been rumoured to be foraying into the smart ring segment with a new Cirq device. A new report suggests that the company could have another Cirqa device in development. References found in the latest Garmin Connect app reportedly point to a

Gadgets 360

Hideo Kojima's Espionage Game Physint Changes Hands From PlayStation to Xbox After Sony Backs Out of Project

Xbox is now set to publish Hideo Kojima's tactical espionage title, Physint, after Sony announced it was backing out of the project. The game will be published by Xbox Game Studios, which is also set to publish Hideo Kojima's horror title, OD.

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Oppo K14 Lite India Launch Date Announced; Teased to Feature 7,000mAh Battery

Oppo K14 Lite is set to launch in India next week, the company announced on Friday. The new Oppo K series smartphone is confirmed to go on sale through Flipkart in the country. The official teasers shared by the brand reveal the design, colour options and batt

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Science

ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.

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The Hindu

Ancient spice route may have shaped Keralam’s Malabari goat’s genetic legacy, study shows

The Hindu

Belize Reef Restoration Effort: Lisa Carne revives storm-hit corals; project outplants 100,000 fragments

Times of India

Snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds; scans reveal surprisingly normal bones inside

Researchers utilized XCT scanning technology to investigate the unique tail of a viper. The imaging uncovered the presence of standard viper vertebrae within the tail's unusual form. This finding underscores the discrepancies that can exist between external ap

Times of India

Science quiz: on glaciers

In this week’s science quiz, readers can test their knowledge of glaciers and their critical role in the Earth’s ecosystem.

The Hindu

South China Sea methane leak formed a 1km plume; worms and bacteria built a ‘worm bed’ in 2 years

A South China Sea drilling incident caused a significant methane leak in 2018. Ocean scientists observed an ecosystem rapidly responding to the underwater gas release. Bacteria and worms quickly formed a methane-munching 'worm bed' within two years. This new b

Times of India

Low funding for postdoc roles fuelling brain drain, govt. funds only 2,500 positions

India spends about $13 a year per person on research; China spends $250, the U.S. over $2,100. There are just 262 full-time-equivalent researchers per million people in the country

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Health

Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.

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Hindustan Times

Veteran cardiologist explains why nighttime BP matters even when daytime BP is normal: 'It should drop by at least...'

Elevated nighttime blood pressure poses significant health risks, including strokes and organ damage, highlights Dr Alok Chopra.

Hindustan Times

Can carrying a heavy backpack result in a blood clot in the arm? Physician Dr Kunal Sood explains

Dr Kunal Sood shares how carrying a very heavy backpack can result in a DVT in the shoulder, and what one can do to lower the risk.

Hindustan Times

Bryan Johnson shares his morning routine to ‘achieve immortality by 2039’: From same breakfast everyday to red light cap

From waking at 5:30 am to sauna and IHHT, Bryan Johnson shares his morning routine as he works towards his goal of achieving immortality by 2039.

Hindustan Times

Drooping smile to weak arms: Neurologist Dr Murali Chekuri shares warning signs of stroke in young adults

Stroke in young adults is just as serious a health risk as it is among the elderly; Dr Murali Chekuri highlights early signs to watch out for.

Hindustan Times

The Hindu

Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons

As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills, Anthropic said

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Hindustan Times

Want to lose weight before 2026 ends? Fitness coach shares a simple 5-day workout plan

Want to lose weight before 2026 ends? Fitness coach shares a simple 5-day workout plan combining strength training, HIIT and low-impact exercises for fat loss.

Hindustan Times

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Sports

Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.

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ESPNcricinfo

Kadowaki-Fleming hopes India T20I is 'first step in a long history' of playing top-tier teams

Japan players hope the one-off T20I against India and then the Asian Games create a buzz about cricket in their country

ESPNcricinfo

ENG vs PAK Live Score: England eye 3-0 clean sweep; Pakistan need miracle

Times of India

Rizwan and Imam quizzed by Pakistan's cybercrimes investigators

At least one of the two players is believed to have been questioned for several hours, while at least one of them has been given a questionnaire to respond to

ESPNcricinfo

'There’s a lot of quality in Pakistan': Coach defends players despite horror run

Michael Smith, the batting coach for Pakistan, emphasizes that young talent requires time and opportunities to flourish. As the team undergoes a transformative period on this tour, he highlights the encouraging developments seen in players such as Saud Shakeel

Times of India

'My son has been pushing me' - 47-year-old Tahir after becoming oldest to bag five-for

Tahir's figures of 4-0-17-5 against St Lucia Kings were also his best in T20 cricket

ESPNcricinfo

Namibia opt to bowl; Subrayen leads SA with Fortuin rested

Hosts handed a debut to 18-year-old seamer Waldo Smith, and had Michael van Lingen back

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Culture

Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.

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The Hindu

‘Mahendragiri Varahi’ movie review: Sumanth is the only saving grace of this stale, tiring supernatural thriller

The film feels like an unintentional sequel to Sumanth and director Santhosh Jagarlapudi’s earlier collaboration, ‘Subrahmanyapuram’ and Nikhil Siddhartha’s ‘Karthikeya’

The Hindu

Kolkata’s Cheenapara Heritage Gallery preserves the city’s 248-year-old Chinese history

Inside a century-old temple and community hall on Blackburn Lane, Kolkata’s new Cheenapara Heritage Gallery brings the city’s Chinese past to life through stories of a community that still calls Tiretta Bazar home

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Hindustan Times

Kailash Kher sells 2,619 sq ft office space in Mumbai’s BKC for ₹10.75 crore, bought for ₹10.50 crore 10 months ago

Singer Kailash Kher has sold his 2,619 sq ft office in a building named Trade Centre in BKC for ₹10.75 cr, after buying it for ₹10.50 cr last year in November

Hindustan Times

The Hindu

‘Epic – First Semester’ movie review: A promising but incomplete coming-of-age story

Aditya Haasan’s ‘Epic – First Semester’, starring Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya, follows two students in the UK as they navigate love, independence, financial pressures and uncertain futures

The Hindu