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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

Alankrith Rapole has been selected for the India Under-19 camp in Bangalore and will miss the selection matches. VVS Sarvajit takes over as captain, and Gone Prem is named vice-captain

Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari urged Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to approve Khelo India proposals, including the 2026 Youth Games in Hyderabad and key sports infrastructure projects across the state

U Mumba delivered a commanding 48–28 victory over Bengaluru Bulls in Vizag, with standout performances from Ajit Chouhan and Rinku, showcasing their dominance in the Pro Kabaddi League clash

Indian boxers delivered strong performances at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool, with Sumit Kundu and Neeraj Phogat advancing to the pre-quarters and Sakshi securing an RSC win in her opener

Modern wars warrant better coordination among land, sea, and air assets, as well as newer platforms such as UAVs

The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage of a couple entangled in a bitter dowry and fraud dispute, involving a rare 1951 Rolls Royce car once ordered by Jawaharlal Nehru for the Maharani of Baroda. A Rs. 2.25 crore settlement was reached, ending all civil and criminal proceedings.

By tying voter rights to eviction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is casting doubt on the legitimacy of citizens who have already navigated the arduous NRC process

JAL — with interests in real estate, cement, power, hotels and roads — has been dragged into insolvency proceedings after defaulting on payment of loans

In Palakkad, Kerala’s Onam and Eid-e-Milad coincided, creating a unique spectacle as Mahabali’s procession met Madrassa students’ Duff drums. The celebration showcased Kerala’s communal harmony, drawing praise from locals, religious leaders, and CM Pinarayi Vijayan for promoting unity and equality

Over 40 women activists, including Arundhati Nag and Kavita Lankesh, have urged Sonia Gandhi to intervene in the Dharmasthala murders case, accusing Congress leaders of trivialising victims’ lives and undermining the SIT probe. They demanded accountability, justice, and restraint from political interference.

Karnataka’s Congress-led government has proposed replacing EVMs with ballot papers in local body polls. State Election Commissioner G.S. Sangreshi confirmed readiness if legal amendments are enacted. BJP criticized the move, alleging Congress admitted electoral fraud by questioning EVM-based elections

  Mumbai Police’s EOW has issued a Look Out Circular against actress Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra in a ₹60 crore cheating case. Businessman Deepak Kothari alleges fraud through their company Best Deal TV; police are probing money trail

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik received the first Tesla Model Y in Mumbai, aiming to promote EV adoption. Calling it a symbolic gift for his grandson, he highlighted Maharashtra’s EV push, including e-buses, toll exemptions, and charging infrastructure expansion statewide

Bigg Boss 19 contestant Tanya Mittal, mocked for her extravagant claims, received support from her parents, who urged viewers to be humane and avoid targeting the family. They praised her composure in the house and asked her to stay strong

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s flight from Delhi to Bhubaneswar was diverted to Kolkata due to heavy rain. The aircraft hovered for 21 minutes before diversion. Consequently, the state-level Teachers’ Day function was rescheduled to 3 pm