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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The Delhi district courts bar body has withdrawn its strike after the Delhi Police commissioner assured that officials will physically appear in criminal trials to give evidence.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

A 56-year-old woman from Malappuram has died of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kozhikode, taking Kerala’s toll to five within a month. With 42 confirmed cases this year, health authorities have launched a state-wide water purification drive and imposed safety restrictions.

Audi India has slashed prices by Rs 2.6–7.8 lakh across models, including Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, A4, and A6, following the GST 2.0 rate cut. The move aims to boost festive season demand by enhancing affordability

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested the accused behind the theft of a diamond-studded gold Kalash worth over Rs 1 crore from a Jain religious event at Red Fort. The suspect, disguised as a monk, was caught on CCTV before his arrest.

The cost of home-cooked vegetarian thalis fell 7% and non-vegetarian thalis 8% year-on-year in August, driven by sharp declines in onion, potato, and pulse prices, a Crisil Intelligence report showed. Higher crop production and stable stocks eased household food expenses.

An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured during an encounter in Kulgam’s Gudar forest on Monday. The gunfight broke out after security forces, acting on intelligence inputs, launched a joint search operation. The operation is still underway.

A major landslide struck Haridwar’s Mansa Devi hill near the Bhimgoda tunnel on Monday, blocking railway traffic on the busy Dehradun-Haridwar route. Debris damaged safety nets and tracks, halting trains. This is the second such incident in the area in a month.

The NIA on Monday launched searches at 22 locations across five states and Jammu and Kashmir in connection with a terror conspiracy case. Raids are underway in Baramulla, Kulgam, Anantnag, and Pulwama districts. Officials said further details are awaited.

A Pakistani intruder was arrested by BSF troops along the International Border in Jammu’s R S Pura sector. Identified as Siraj Khan from Pakistan’s Sargodha, he was intercepted near the Octroi post. Pakistani currency was recovered; interrogation is underway.

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Gold surged to Rs 1.06 lakh per 10 grams and silver crossed Rs 1.23 lakh per kg this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariffs, and investor demand for safe-haven assets

The Sep 15 deadline for filing ITRs is fast approaching, with over 4.56 crore returns already filed. Taxpayers are urged to avoid last-minute submissions to prevent inconvenience

A rare total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a 'Blood Moon', mesmerised viewers across India on Sunday night, with the moon turning coppery red for over 80 minutes. Despite cloudy skies in parts of the country, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics live-streamed the event from its campuses.

The restoration of movement on the National Highway is a crucial step toward normalising daily life and economic activity