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Mumbai Metro One will extend its services by over an hour from September 14 to 25 to facilitate commuters during Ganpati festival, the metro rail operator said on Friday.In a release, it said the last train from Versova towards Ghatkopar will depart at 12:15 am, while the last service from...
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An Indian-origin man was sentenced to five years in jail by a Texas court for running a scheme to help his clients evade taxes and facilitating the concealment of over $27 million in income from the government.According to court documents, Aanand Shukla of Jonestown, Texas, pleaded guilty to...
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a 21-year-old woman from Mumbra in Thane district for allegedly securing passports through fraudulent means, an official said on Friday.Nameera Tariq Khan obtained passports using false addresses in Kurla and Lucknow and travelled to Saudi...
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Traffic movement will be regulated across several key roads in the national capital on September 12 due to the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit, with restrictions and diversions in place from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, according to the Delhi police.The traffic advisory map identifies controlled roads,...
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has intercepted a vessel suspected to be involved in diesel smuggling off the coast of Mumbai and recovered cash and illicit liquor, the maritime security agency said on Friday.Acting on intelligence received at 2.10 pm on September 10 regarding unauthorised...
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48-year-old man shot dead in Delhi, acquaintance arrestedA 48-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Deoli Extension after acquaintances called him for a meeting, with police suspecting a money dispute between the victim and one of the accused as a possible motive behind the killing, officials...
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One person was killed and another injured when a pan on which milk was being boiled to make 'peda', a sweet roll, from 'khoya' burst at a dairy plant in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Friday, an official said.The incident occurred at Manglia plant of dairy brand Sanchi while milk was being boiled to...
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A second-year PUC student, who went missing from Bengaluru in January, was traced earlier this week after more than seven months through an Aadhaar-linked OTP, the police said.The 18-year-old, who went missing from Vidyaranyapura on January 31, was traced to a village in Kanakapura taluk, where...
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A Surat-based textile trader returning from Dubai was allegedly cheated of 1.5 kg of gold worth around Rs 1.95 crore and cash amounting to 1.28 lakh UAE dirhams (approximately Rs 33.35 lakh) at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, a police official said on Friday.Two persons...
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Fourteen persons, including the son of an MLA and 12 'govindas', were arrested on Friday in connection with the Palghar hospital violence case, taking the total number of those held to 15, a police official said.In the early hours of September 6, a mob allegedly comprising Shiv Sena functionaries...
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Delhi Metro train services will begin at 6 am on all corridors on Sunday to facilitate the movement of students appearing for competitive examinations, the DMRC said on Friday.Normally, services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines begin at 7 am on Sundays.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)...
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A self-styled lieutenant of the insurgent outfit NSCN-K (Ang Mai) was arrested by security forces in the Votnu area of Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district, an official said on Friday.Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising the Assam Rifles, the Army, and the Arunachal...
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At least five Tibetan nationals were detained by Delhi Police near Pragati Maidan on Friday morning after they allegedly gathered to protest against Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the national capital for the BRICS Summit, police sources said.Several purported videos also went viral on...
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Precious metals took a beating on Friday, with gold prices declining by Rs 2,700 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams and silver tumbling by Rs 10,000 to Rs 2.34 lakh per kg in the national capital.Gold of 99.9 percent purity depreciated by Rs 2,700 to Rs 1,55,900 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes),...
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US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh at the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Mantripukhri, in Imphal on Friday.The chief minister was accompanied by chief secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, while Sergio Gor was accompanied by Consul General, Kolkata,...
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PM Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Friday./ANI on X
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for talks to review the overall situation in West Asia and chart a path for expanded bilateral relations, marking their second meeting in less than two weeks.The talks took place hours after the Iranian leader...
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An Alliance Air aircraft, carrying 40 passengers, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport due to an engine failure on Friday afternoon, according to a source.In a statement, an Alliance Air spokesperson said the plane landed safely and an investigation is being carried out by a team of...
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The rupee pared most of its initial losses and settled at 95.57 (provisional) against the US dollar, down by 5 paise, on Friday, helped by a correction in crude oil prices and suspected RBI intervention.Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and elevated crude oil prices are weighing...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivering a speech at the Leaders' Session of BRICS Business Forum, in New Delhi on Friday./ANI on X
Noting that the true strength of BRICS is not confined merely to the size of its members' economics but becomes more apparent when these capacities are transformed into a network of trade, investment and joint financing, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday called for a transition from...
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India's forex reserves jumped by a record $44.903 billion to a new lifetime high of $785.706 billion during the week ended September 4, the RBI said on Friday.In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves increased $11.475 billion to a new all-time high of $740.803 billion.The kitty had...
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The first Friday prayers after the demolition of a mosque in the Saharanpur collectorate premises passed off peacefully amid heightened security, with around 1,500 police, PAC and Rapid Response Force personnel deployed across the district, officials said.The police maintained a high alert across...
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A pregnant woman died after a doctor allegedly under the influence of alcohol performed surgery on her in a private hospital in Shahjahanpur district, a police official said on Friday.The woman gave birth to a baby boy, who is undergoing treatment at a hospital, the police said, adding that a...
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Two alleged operatives of a foreign-based handler, who had recently returned from Dubai to Punjab to execute a targeted killing, have been arrested by the Punjab police's Counter Intelligence Wing in Pathankot, officials said on Friday.Two sophisticated .30 bore pistols and 10 live cartridges...
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A cash bag containing approximately Rs 30 lakh was allegedly snatched from a man by four people riding a scooter in east Delhi's Krishna Nagar area on Friday, police said.A PCR call regarding the incident was received at around 11.30 am, following which police personnel rushed to the spot, they...
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Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower on Friday after registering sharp losses during the day following a drop in crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip HDFC Bank and IT stocks.The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 120.83 points, or 0.16 per cent, to settle at 74,781.76. During...
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Indian batting icon Virat Kohli met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London on Friday. The superstar batter discussed issues of sports, infrastructure and various government schemes initiated by the state government during the courtesy meet. Following the meeting, Deputy CM...
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The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Friday, with more than 46.88 lakh people affected across 15 districts as the Ganga and its tributaries continued to flow above danger levels at several places, triggering erosion and breaches in embankments, officials said.At least four embankment...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian translation of the Thirukkural during their bilateral talks in New Delhi on Friday, as the Russian leader arrived in the national capital ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.The Thirukkural, also known as Tirukkural, is a...
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At a summit where leaders and delegates will gather to discuss global cooperation, development and diplomacy, some of the most meaningful conversations may begin not in conference rooms but around the dining table.As New Delhi gets ready to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12-13, the Taj...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for wide-ranging talks that are likely to focus on enhancing annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and further strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals.Putin landed in New Delhi this...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the national capital on Friday to attend the BRICS summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to advance two-way trade and strengthen overall ties.It is Pezeshkian's first visit to India as the president. The visit assumes...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi sets the stage for crucial bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and an address at the BRICS Business Forum. The probable points for discussion in the Modi- Putin bilateral meeting include:-- Ambitious trade...
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BRICS countries are set to deepen cooperation on cross-border payments, local-currency settlements, development finance and financial resilience, with the grouping's finance track under India's 2026 Chairship laying the groundwork for more practical financial integration among member...
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Over 90 Pakistani Sikhs with visas for pilgrimage to Sri Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand were stopped by the immigration authorities on Friday from boarding an indirect flight to India, officials said.As many as 92 Pakistani Sikhs, including women and children, arrived at the Faisalabad...
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa inspects a guard of honour
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Following is the list of prominent leaders who are scheduled to attend the mega summit.1. Xi Jinping - The Chinese President will attend the Summit and also hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Xi, who has...
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Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Friday, accompanied by strong winds, with the weather office issuing a red alert until 5 pm.Clouds shrouded much of the national capital amid preparations for the BRICS Summit -- to be held here on September 12 and 13 -- with central and northern parts,...
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Senior Congress leader and former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday said India's BRICS representation should reflect the entire country and not merely the Union government, urging the Centre to include the Opposition in consultations as India hosts the 18th BRICS...
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the stage is set for BRICS 2026, with India welcoming global leaders to the grouping's deliberations to fortify ties, accelerate cooperation and enhance shared prosperity.India is hosting the BRICS Summit from September 12 to 13 in the national...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran for New Delhi on Friday to attend the BRICS Summit, he will also hold a bilateral with PM Modi later in the day.�Speaking ahead of his departure the Iranian President said. The goal of BRICS is to confront unilateralism, and the slogan of the...
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Delhi Metro train services will begin at 6 am on all corridors on Sunday to facilitate the movement of students appearing for examinations and commuters amid traffic restrictions for the BRICS Summit, the DMRC said on Friday.Normally, services on the Pink, Magenta and Grey lines begin at 7 am on...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday exuded confidence that there will be positive and meaningful discussions at the BRICS Summit on various issues with a shared wish for global welfare.India is hosting the BRICS Summit from September 12 to 13 here. The summit will be attended by leaders of 11...
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed Tehran for India where he will attend the BRICS Summit and hold a key bilateral with PM Modi later today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the SCO summit....
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Vladimir Putin arrives at the BRICS summit
BJP National Secretary Satish Poonia on Friday launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P. Chidambaram over his remarks questioning India's tangible gains from BRICS summits, declaring that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to 'Dimagi Naxal' applies precisely...
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A series of events will take place on Friday in the United States to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.On Tuesday 11 September 2001, hijackers seized US passenger jets and crashed them into two New York skyscrapers, killing thousands of people.The event had profound consequences...
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With the BRICS business forum underway as part of the BRICS Summit 2026 in the national capital, Delhi Police have put in place a detailed traffic management plan, including 22 diversion points, to regulate vehicular movement during the movement of delegates between the airport, hotels and the...
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The US has proposed a new rule to scrap the 60-day grace period available to certain foreign workers, including skilled workers on H-1B visas, to find a new job after losing employment.The move will significantly impact Indian technology workers hired by tech companies and others on H-1B...
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One of the main accused in the Madhya Pradesh spurious liquor case that has claimed 16 lives was captured early Friday after an encounter with police in the state's Sagar district, an official said.Ravi Lakhera (45) sustained a bullet injury to his leg, while two of his accomplices, who were...
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From illuminated roundabouts and floral displays to freshly landscaped roads and BRICS-themed signages, central Delhi has been given a makeover as the national capital hosts the BRICS Summit starting Friday.Officials said decorative lighting has been installed at several locations, including...
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Princess Diana's iconic revenge dress is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby's in New York on December 9, 2026, nearly three decades after it was last sold.According to CNN, the legendary black evening gown is expected to fetch between USD 150,000 and USD 300,000 (Pound 110,000 to Pound...
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Ahead of the long-awaited National Stock Exchange IPO, key selling shareholders have cut their offer size to 126.4 million shares compared to 148.9 million shares being offered earlier, according to sources.State Bank of India, the largest selling shareholder, is cutting the number of shares it...
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Indian benchmark equity indices opened sharply lower on Friday amid escalating tensions in West Asia and a surge in crude oil prices, raising concerns over the impact of higher energy costs on India's economic growth and corporate earnings.The Nifty 50 index opened at 23,270.30, down 207.50...
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit 2026. Both were received by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary.South Africa is a...
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The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has recommended registering a First Information Report against senior Pune police officials over allegations of custodial torture, illegal detention and parading minors by tying them to the bonnet of a vehicle.Citing severe violations of human...
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United States President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that Iran was seeking to oust him from office because it believes Democrats would be sympathetic to allowing Tehran to acquire a nuclear weapon.He asserted that Iran would not be allowed to obtain one under his leadership.He also said that...
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A woman passenger was injured after falling from a crowded local train that had halted at a signal between Mumbra and Diva railway stations in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said.A video of the fall went viral on social media and was also aired by news channels.The incident occurred on...
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the hosting of the BRICS Summit saying that this would feature positive discussions on various issues. Posting a verse in Sanskrit the Prime Minister said, In the coming days, leaders from around the world will gather for the BRICS Summit. There...
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Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho on Thursday skipped the Cabinet meeting over the participation of counterpart Nemcha Kipgen, citing the sentiments of the Naga Legislators' Forum, an official statement said.In view of the prevailing circumstances and respecting the sentiments and...
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The US Department of Homeland Security on Thursday removed an X post featuring a Transformers-themed cartoon confronting an Indian Sikh man with the phrase 'Get off our roads, you don't know how to drive Mr. Singh' following fierce condemnation. The deleted post portrayed a facial-haired man...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday began a three-day visit to India to participate in the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expand bilateral trade, investment and energy cooperation.Putin is accompanied by a high-level delegation.Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin...
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At least 56 jewellery and bullion-related shops in Chandni Chowk's Kucha Mahajani were sealed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Thursday, traders said, claiming that jewellery and bullion worth crores remain locked inside the premises.The action comes amid an intensified enforcement...
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Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad./ANI Photo
A 45-year-old trader died at a Lucknow hospital on Thursday after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda following a dispute over social-media posts, officials said.Two men have been arrested in connection with the incident, they added.The incident has triggered a...
