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A diarrhoea outbreak in Mohanpur village, Darbhanga, has claimed two lives and hospitalised over 75 people. Authorities blame contaminated water and poor sanitation, urging residents to maintain hygiene and seek treatment.

Tamil Nadu has launched an underwater archaeological exploration at ancient Poompuhar to uncover evidence of its historical maritime significance, aiming to connect Tamil literature with scientific discoveries and global trade links.

Four people, including a woman, her son, and a neighbour, along with an eight-year-old girl, drowned in separate rain-related incidents in Rayachoti, Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall and strong water currents caused the fatalities. Police have registered cases.

Hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy raises the risk of mental health issues by over 50%, including post-partum depression, psychosis, and PTSD. Severe HG can cause metabolic disturbances, underlining the importance of mental health support and specialist care.

A soldier injured in a gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Udhampur has died. Army and police resumed a massive search operation with drones and sniffer dogs in Seoj Dhar forest, where two to three terrorists are suspected to be hiding.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, in a move set to hit Indian tech professionals and global firms. The order also limits renewals and introduces a million-dollar “gold card” visa option.

Security forces in J&K engaged terrorists in Kishtwar while recovering arms and grenades in Poonch. The intensified operations are part of a broader crackdown on terrorists, OGWs, and drug-smuggling networks used to fund militancy in the region.

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Multiple Delhi schools, including DPS Dwarka, received bomb threats on Saturday morning, prompting police and bomb squads to conduct intensive searches. Students and staff were evacuated as a precaution. No suspicious items have been found so far, officials confirmed.

The Indian bowling attack without Bumrah and Varun, didn't look exceptional but just about kept Oman at bay during the final overs, restricting them to 167 for 4 in 20 overs in the 21-run victory

The former world No.1 Indian duo, produced a clinical performance to outclass Chinese pair of Ren Xiang Yu and Xie Haonan 21-14 21-14 in the quarterfinals

Becomes first Indian woman wrestler after Vinesh Phogat to win multiple medals in the Senior World Wrestling Championships

The challenge lies in scale: making AI affordable, multilingual, and accessible for a billion Indians

The Election Commission of India must learn from TN Seshan’s credibility reforms to prove transparency

A Telugu man who went missing from Hyderabad in 2006 was found alive in Bangladesh after 19 years. Ham radio operators and a social worker helped trace Chirra Prasada Rao, who had disappeared due to mental health issues, and reconnect him with his family in Andhra Pradesh.

Hydrogen will be central to India’s space, transport, and clean energy future, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan said at a national workshop in Bengaluru. He highlighted advances in cryogenic engines, hydrogen fuel cells, and collaborations with industry for sustainable mobility

Royal Enfield has partnered with Flipkart to sell its entire 350cc motorcycle range online, starting September 22, 2025, in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai. Customers will receive delivery and after-sales support through authorised dealers, with GST benefits included

Aurobindo Pharma said a fire at its subsidiary APL Healthcare’s Unit-IV in Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, temporarily disrupted production. Two lines were impacted, causing a 3 per cent hit to monthly capacity. The blaze was swiftly controlled, with no casualties reported.

The Election Commission of India has delisted 474 political parties for not contesting polls for six consecutive years, bringing the total removed since August to 808. Another 359 face proceedings for failing to file audited accounts and expenditure reports

he Pamba riverfront is set for the Global Ayyappa Sangamam, inaugurated by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan. While the Travancore Devaswom Board readies massive structures for global delegates, opposition parties criticised the Rs 7-crore event, citing missing gold and political motives

Gujarat Police rescued a 20-year-old Gandhinagar woman allegedly trapped in a case of “love jihad” from Assam’s Hojai district. The woman, taken by an Assamese youth, was reunited with her family, prompting minister Harsh Sanghavi to declare zero tolerance for such cases

BJP slammed Congress for not taking strong action against Pakistan even after the 2008 Mumbai attacks, citing Sam Pitroda’s comments about feeling “at home” in Pakistan. BJP leaders alleged Congress consistently favored Pakistan on terror, water, and political issues

The Supreme Court will hear Vodafone Idea’s plea on September 26 seeking to quash the DoT’s fresh Rs 5,606 crore AGR demand for FY 2016-17. The operator argues that the dues were crystallised by the 2019 verdict, amid government-backed resolution efforts

India Global Forum and QETCI have signed a pact to develop a UK-India quantum value-chain map, catalysed by UKIFF. The partnership aims to promote joint R&D, talent mobility, and commercial adoption, with an initial overview scheduled for next year