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Virat Kohli mourns the June 4 Bengaluru stampede during RCB’s IPL celebration, which killed 11 people. Kohli extended condolences, and RCB launched ‘RCB Cares’ to improve crowd safety and compensate the victims’ families.

Rahul Gandhi urged PM Modi to announce a special relief package for Punjab, J-K, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, as unrelenting rains and floods disrupt lives, destroy homes, and affect over 2.5 lakh people across northern India.

Director Vivek Agnihotri appealed to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to ensure the release of The Bengal Files, alleging TMC workers threatened theatre owners. He stressed free speech, CBFC clearance, and the importance of portraying historical events.

India sent 21 tonnes of relief materials to Afghanistan following a 6.0-magnitude earthquake that killed over 1,400 people. Aid includes blankets, tents, medical supplies, and hygiene kits. New Delhi continues monitoring the situation for further assistance.

Heavy rains and flash floods in Jammu and Kashmir have forced Northern Railway to cancel 68 trains till September 30, while 24 services resume. Shuttle trains ferry stranded passengers, and Vande Bharat Express is set to restart on September 7.

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BCCI invites bids to replace Dream11 as the Indian cricket team's lead sponsor, following the passing of the Online Gaming Bill. The deadline for submitting bids is September 16

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Dabang Delhi K.C. secured a 41-34 win over Bengaluru Bulls, with Ashu Malik leading the way. Despite a late fightback from the Bulls, Delhi's defense and raids sealed a dominant victory

Yuki Bhambri targets his first Grand Slam doubles title at the US Open. He shares insights on representing India, his tennis idols, and advice for future players, along with his passion for cricket

India’s U23 men’s team will face Bahrain in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 Qualifiers opener. Coach Naushad Moosa aims for the team’s first qualification, with a strong preparation

Pawan Sehrawat praises the new tie-breaker rule in PKL, calling it interesting and beneficial. He emphasizes teamwork and adaptation, focusing on executing plans based on individual player strengths and team needs

Futsal coach Reza Kordi believes India has great potential as they prepare for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers. The team has assembled top talents and aims for success in Kuwait

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange declared victory at Azad Maidan after the Maharashtra government’s sub-committee accepted most of his demands, including implementation of the Hyderabad Gazette. Jubilant supporters celebrated with slogans, music, and colours, calling it a historic moment for reservation

Apple launched its first store in Bengaluru, Apple Hebbal, the company’s third outlet in India. Customers can explore iPhone 16, MacBook Pro M4, and other latest products. The store employs 70 staff from 15 states and operates on renewable energy

The Tata group company starts sending letters of increment to employees; hike to be applicable from September

The GST Council will review proposals to cut rates on over 150 products, including food, snacks, vehicles, and education supplies. The move aims to ease household spending, expand the zero-GST list, and simplify the current four-rate structure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the next generation of GST reforms will simplify compliance, benefit small businesses, and boost transparency. She praised banks for improved asset quality, noted record GDP growth, low inflation, and underlined trust, technology, and transparency as guiding principles

The Reserve Bank of India has approved the reappointment of former Deputy Governor R. Gandhi as Yes Bank’s part-time chairman from September 2025 to May 2027. Gandhi, a veteran central banker with 37 years’ experience, previously served in RBI, SEBI, and IDRBT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India is entering the next phase of its Semiconductor Mission, with 10 projects worth over USD 18 billion underway. He said the DLI scheme will be revamped as India aims for a major global chip market share

Kolkata Police stopped an army truck for reckless driving near Writers’ Buildings on Tuesday, a day after the army dismantled a TMC protest stage. Police filed a case, while the army denied wrongdoing, saying no traffic rules were violated

Maharashtra’s Beed administration has directed police to review 400 cases linked to the Maratha quota agitation and submit a report within eight days. The review follows a Cabinet sub-committee decision to forward findings to the state Home Department

President Droupadi Murmu said that despite banking sector growth, gaps in digital literacy, internet access, and financial awareness persist. Speaking at City Union Bank’s 120th Foundation Day in Chennai, she urged banks to prioritise farmers, MSMEs, and rural empowerment