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India’s Constitution prevents imposition of any language; freedom of speech must include the right to speak one’s language — or refuse another

India will witness a total lunar eclipse on the night of September 7 and early hours of September 8, 2025. The umbral phase will last from 9.57 pm to 1.27 am, with the totality phase from 11 pm to 12.23 am

With reduction in GST on passenger vehicles, effective September 22, automakers slash prices across models to boost festive demand

Starting September 22, GST rates on 400 items will be reduced in a major reform. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says this will lower household expenses, boost spending, and benefit all families. Insurance premiums will be tax-free, and compliance will be easier

A Canadian government report on terror financing revealed that Khalistani extremist groups Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation received financial support from Canada. The assessment highlights misuse of charities, cryptocurrencies, and money services, echoing earlier intelligence warnings about PMVE threats

Kerala reported its seventh death from amoebic meningoencephalitis in 2025 after a 45-year-old man from Wayanad succumbed in Kozhikode. With 42 confirmed cases and four deaths in Kozhikode alone, health authorities have stepped up water testing and awareness drives.

Thousands in Mumbai celebrated Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi with music, dhol-tasha, flower showers, and cultural tributes. Despite rains, iconic idols like Lalbaugcha Raja and Chinchpoklicha Chintamani began their final journey towards the sea, with over 400 idols immersed by noon

A 51-year-old astrologer from Noida was arrested for sending a fake terror threat to Mumbai Police, claiming 14 terrorists had entered the city with RDX. Police said he attempted to frame a former friend who had filed a case against him.

A golden kalash worth ₹1.5 crore was stolen during a Jain festival at Delhi’s Red Fort. CCTV shows the suspect disguised as a priest. Police promise swift arrest amid security concerns.

India approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission to boost recycling, cut import dependency, attract investments, create jobs, and secure vital supplies for clean energy and strategic industries.

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A Bengaluru-based devotee has donated ₹1.00 crore to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams’ Sri Balaji Aarogya Varaprasadini Scheme, aimed at providing advanced healthcare to poor and disabled persons. The contribution was handed over to TTD chairman B.R. Naidu at Tirumala.

Security forces launched a joint search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba after a suspected Pakistani drone was seen hovering over a military garrison in Bari Brahmana at 700 metres altitude. Army quick reaction teams and police were immediately alerted.

Two men, Sudhir alias Bunty (35) and Radhey Prajapati (30), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Delhi’s Pratap Nagar on Friday evening. Police have registered a case under BNS and Arms Act provisions, and multiple teams are investigating.

The SIT will produce complainant Chinnaiah in court today in the Dharmasthala murders case. Judicial custody is likely as investigations intensify, with activists and YouTubers also facing questioning over the alleged burials.

An Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight with over 180 passengers returned to Kochi early Saturday after a technical snag. The flight, airborne for over two hours, was later re-operated with a new aircraft and crew under duty time regulations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the UN General Assembly’s 80th session later this month. India will instead be represented by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is expected to address the General Debate in New York on September 27.

The NIA arrested wanted accused Sharanjit Kumar alias Sunny from Gaya, Bihar, in connection with the March 2025 Amritsar temple grenade attack. He allegedly supplied grenades to assailants and had been absconding since NIA raids in Punjab.

Mumbai police received a WhatsApp threat claiming 14 terrorists had entered the city with 400 kg of RDX planted in 34 vehicles. Though suspected to be a hoax, security has been tightened ahead of Ganesh immersion processions.

US President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with PM Modi and that India-US ties remain “special,” despite tensions over tariffs and India’s Russian oil imports. He voiced disappointment but downplayed fears of a diplomatic rupture.

India will face hosts Qatar in a key AFC U23 Asian Cup qualifier after beating Bahrain. Coach Moosa stresses discipline, teamwork, and continuity as India chases a historic tournament qualification

Central Zone ended Day Two at 229/2 in reply to West Zone’s 438, led by fifties from Malewar and Shubham, and an unbeaten 47 by Patidar in the Duleep Trophy semifinal

India’s Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus fell 7-6, 6-7, 4-6 to British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in a thrilling US Open men’s doubles semifinal, ending their inspiring run

India women's hockey team opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 11-0 win over Thailand, with multiple goal scorers leading the way and a strong showing in Pool B