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Veterinary doctors in Odisha’s Ganjam district removed around 40 kg of plastic, including polythene bags, from a stray cow’s stomach after a three-hour surgery. The animal is stable, highlighting the dangers of plastic waste despite a ban in Berhampur.

Former White House trade adviser Peter Navarro claimed the BRICS alliance is unsustainable because member nations “hate each other.” In a scathing attack, he likened their trade with the US to “vampires” and criticised India’s Russian oil imports and high tariffs.

Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong criticised Washington’s 50% tariffs on India as “unfair,” calling on New Delhi and Beijing to deepen economic ties to counter the challenge. He also stressed joint efforts against terrorism and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

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Indian wild cards Sanya Vats and Unnati Tripathi stunned higher-ranked compatriots to enter the round of 16 at the Indian Squash Tour-2 PSA Challenger, highlighting a strong day for young home talent

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Haryana Steelers 40-33 in the Pro Kabaddi League, led by Alireza Mirzaian’s Super 10 and strong defence from Deepak Sankar and Yogesh, surviving a Steelers fightback

Firming up trade deal with the EU will be yet another demonstration of India’s strategic autonomy in matters of trade and business

As the balance of power shifts, India must strengthen regional ties and revive Russia’s role as a trustworthy partner

Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan won the U-15 girls’ doubles title at the WTT Youth Star Contender in Skopje, defeating China’s Zhao Wangqi and Liu Ziling in a thrilling five-set final

Hyderabad secured a 23-run first-innings lead over Tamil Nadu President’s XI in the Buchi Babu final at Chennai, with spinners Nitin Sai Yadav and Rohith Rayudu bagging three wickets each

The IMD has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds across Andhra Pradesh, including NCAP, SCAP, Rayalaseema, and Yanam, from September 8 to 12. Authorities urge residents to exercise caution amid persistent adverse weather conditions

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Maddur, Karnataka, following Ganesh Visarjan stone-pelting. Protestors gathered near the mosque, defying police warnings, prompting a baton-charge. Authorities arrested 21 people, including locals and outsiders, as the situation in the town remains tense

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference in Kolkata on September 15. The meet will deliberate on reforms, integration, technological modernisation, and operational readiness, bringing together top civilian and military leadership for strategic discussions

Budget carrier SpiceJet, which reported a Rs 238 crore loss in the June quarter, plans to restore 10 grounded aircraft by April 2026. The airline is securing engines, overhaul slots, and lease deals to revive its operations

The Karnataka Media Academy has signed an MoU with Infosys under its CSR programme, Springboard, to train 150 journalists in digital skills, AI, and personality development. The initiative prioritises district-level and women journalists, aiming to strengthen media capacity across Karnataka

Telangana will launch an AI Centre of Excellence with Australia’s Deakin University. The centre will focus on AI in healthcare, governance, and agriculture, train youth with global standards, and support local startups. The goal is to make Telangana a global AI leader

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as the 12th identity document in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. Clarifying it is not proof of citizenship, the court stressed that only genuine citizens should be allowed to vote

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has announced its MPs will abstain from voting in the Vice Presidential elections, citing its policy of maintaining equal distance from both the NDA and the INDIA bloc. Naveen Patnaik made the decision after consultations

The Delhi district courts bar body has withdrawn its strike after the Delhi Police commissioner assured that officials will physically appear in criminal trials to give evidence. The protest began in August against a notification allowing virtual testimony by police

The government said GST reforms have rationalised food processing tax rates to 5 per cent, reducing compliance burden, correcting duty anomalies, and making food more affordable. The move is expected to boost demand, encourage investments, strengthen MSMEs, and create jobs across the sector

Nissan Motor India has slashed prices of its New Magnite range by up to ₹1 lakh, passing on GST cuts to customers. With entry models now under ₹6 lakh, the move aims to boost festive season sales starting September 22.

Two Jaipur schools received bomb threats via email on Monday morning, prompting evacuations and massive police search operations. While similar hoax threats were reported in August, a fresh scare also emerged in Alwar, with officials linking emails to sources traced outside the district.

The Centre will run 12,739 special trains during the Diwali-Chhath festive season, up from 7,500 last year, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary announced. Notifications for 8,591 trains have already been issued to ease festive travel for millions

Elon Musk defended social media platform X after U.S. advisor Peter Navarro accused it of spreading "propaganda" over India's Russian oil imports. Musk emphasized user-driven narratives and transparency, as India and the White House dismissed Navarro’s remarks as misleading