India

A 79-year-old man from Kollam, Kerala, lost ₹3.72 crore in a ‘virtual arrest’ scam after cyber fraudsters impersonating police tricked him into transferring funds. Kollam Cyber Police have registered a case and are working to freeze the accounts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil 31 projects worth ₹8,500 crore in Manipur today. During his visit to Imphal and Churachandpur, Modi will meet internally displaced persons, address public gatherings, and lay foundations for major infrastructure initiatives amid tight security.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim prime minister, pledging India’s support for the country’s peace and prosperity. Karki, Nepal’s first woman chief justice, has now created history again as the country’s first woman prime minister.

At a programme in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said temples desecrated during the era of “barbaric foreign invaders” must be restored. He linked temple restoration to cultural heritage, recalling the Ram temple struggle and calling for unity under Sanatan Dharma.

The funeral of Indian-origin motel manager Chandra Mouli “Bob” Nagamallaiah, brutally beheaded in Dallas, will be held Saturday. A fundraiser for his family has nearly reached USD 200,000 as the Indian-American community demands justice and stronger action against violent offenders.

Sanju Samson’s batting position remains uncertain for India, with data showing his success at No. 1 and No. 4 but struggles in the middle order. His best chance could be at No. 3

Bengaluru Bulls defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers 28-23 in the opening match of the Jaipur leg, with Deepak Sankar’s High Five and Alireza Mirzaian’s raid leading the Bulls to their third consecutive win

Minakshi defeated Alice Pumphrey in the women’s 48kg quarterfinals to secure India’s fourth medal at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, advancing to the semifinals alongside other Indian boxers

The Indian men's Futsal team will play two friendlies against Lebanon in Beirut as part of their preparation for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers, set to begin later this month

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Trophy Tour completed its visit to Visakhapatnam, inspiring local Cricketers and engaging Fans through school visits and photo ops ahead of the global event

Gunshots were fired outside actress Disha Patani’s Bareilly residence early Friday morning, reportedly in retaliation to alleged remarks made against Hindu spiritual leaders. A post claiming responsibility was shared by individuals linked to the Rohit Goldy Brar group, citing religious insult as the motive. Authorities have registered an FIR and deployed forces at the site.

India’s drug regulator, CDSCO, is considering mandatory Braille embossing on medicine packaging to aid the visually impaired. Recommendations include voice-assisted QR codes, Braille cards for bulk packs, and retailer guidelines to ensure greater accessibility and independence in healthcare

A new Bill introduced by a Republican Senator, if passed, will make outsourcing more expensive for American businesses, thereby directly affecting Indian IT service providers

India’s politics must reclaim its purpose — be a force for progress, unity, justice, and not settle scores

The IRCTC will run the ‘Divya Dakshin Yatra with Jyotirlinga’ tour from Secunderabad on September 23, covering major temples in Tamil Nadu and Kerala over seven nights and eight days. Boarding will be available at multiple stations in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

A multi-crore drug racket operating out of Cherlapally, Hyderabad, has triggered a nationwide investigation involving the Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau, and Maharashtra Police. The seizure of Mephedrone from Vagdevi Labs has revealed links to hawala transactions and international drug syndicates.

South Central Railway has revised the days of operation for four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur trains will now be cancelled on Fridays and Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam trains on Mondays, effective December 4 and 5, 2025, while timings and stoppages remain unchanged

Andhra Pradesh leaders N. Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan and Governor Abdul Nazeer attended the swearing-in of C.P. Radhakrishnan as India’s 15th Vice President in New Delhi. Nara Lokesh and M. Venkaiah Naidu also extended greetings, hailing his experience and values.

Shah Rukh Khan thanked singer Diljit Dosanjh for supporting his son Aryan Khan during the recording of *Tenu Ki Pata*, a song from Aryan’s directorial debut *The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, which premieres on Netflix on September 18

The BJP condemned an AI-generated video shared by Bihar Congress, portraying PM Modi’s late mother criticising him. Calling it disrespectful and shameful, BJP leaders accused Congress of crossing ethical lines. The controversy adds tension ahead of Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections

A bomb threat emailed to the Delhi High Court on Friday caused panic, prompting judges to vacate courtrooms and halt proceedings. The threat was received at 8:39 am, and security has since been heightened with a full evacuation of the premises

Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation

Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. This follows a major operation on Thursday in Gariaband where 10 Naxalites, including a top leader, were killed. Anti-Naxal operations continue across the State

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions -