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India successfully tested its indigenously developed Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off Odisha coast, integrating Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air, VSHORADS missiles, and high-power laser-based Directed Energy Weapons, marking a milestone in multi-layered air defence capability.

A balloon bearing the Pakistan International Airlines logo was found in Nai Basti, Jammu, raising security concerns. Officials suspect such objects are intended to distract security forces and create panic among citizens near the border.

Two individuals of Indian descent were among five killed when a tour bus carrying international tourists rolled into a ditch near Niagara Falls. Authorities are investigating the cause, with initial reports suggesting no impairment or mechanical failure.

A coordinated operation by the BSF and Indian Coast Guard near Gujarat’s Kori Creek led to the apprehension of 15 Pakistani fishermen and seizure of a country boat, fish, nets, provisions, and fuel, highlighting vigilance against illegal intrusions.

Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha said terror-related fear in the Valley has nearly ended, with Pulwama witnessing more industrial growth than Srinagar. Local terror recruitment is minimal, strikes rare, and people are actively standing against terrorists, he added.

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Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India Thiruvananthapuram India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match. Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international fixture in Kerala during the FIFA International Match Window of November 2025. This marks the first-ever visit of Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning teammates to India, and the announcement has already sparked excitement among football fans across the country, particularly in football-loving Kerala. The state, which has long celebrated the magic of South American football, is preparing for what many are calling a “dream come true”

NorthEast United retained the Durand Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over debutants Diamond Harbour in Kolkata, with Moroccan star Alaaeddine Ajaraie bagging three assists, a goal, and both top individual awards

From snow leopards in Ladakh to mangrove in Sundarbans, India’s wildlife photographers are frontline storytellers of conservation

India defeated Bangladesh 2-0 in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship, with goals from Pearl Fernandes and Bonifilia Shullai. The win brought redemption after last year’s losses and boosted India’s title hopes

ndhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu announced a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant, a 100-bed hospital, and Rs 75 crore for water projects in Kakinada district. He also pledged mosquito eradication with drones, welfare reforms, and Swachandhra Awards under the Swarnandhra–Swachandhra initiative

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Payment firms brace for 15 per cent revenue dip as online gaming law tightens; UPI may lose 25 crore transactions monthly

The cleaning staff made the shocking find, prompting a GRP investigation

Ambani, RCom accused of conspiracy, cheating and diversion of funds; CBI raids ‘Sea Wind’ residence and RCom office in Mumbai

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that India will manufacture engines for its fifth-generation fighter jets in partnership with French firm Safran. The move supports the AMCA project under Make in India, as defence exports and production hit record levels.

The former Supreme Court judge pledged to defend it, defended disruptions as dissent, supported caste survey, and countered Amit Shah’s criticism

The expanded portfolio addresses cargo and passenger mobility needs while reinforcing India’s growing automobile sector footprint abroad

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India has extended its airspace ban on Pakistani aircraft, covering civilian and military flights, till September 24. Pakistan has reciprocated with parallel restrictions on Indian planes. The restrictions, imposed after the Pahalgam terror attack, continue through rolling monthly NOTAMs

The SIT probing alleged murders and rapes in Dharmasthala arrested complainant C N Chinnaiah for inconsistencies in his statements. A former sanitation worker, he had claimed to bury bodies over two decades. Skeletal remains were earlier recovered at identified sites

APSEZ breaks ground on Kalamassery project featuring smart logistics, EV charging, and digital integration

Chief Minister M K Stalin announced a solatium of Rs 20 lakh for the victim’s family

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao welcomed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and urged him to set up India operations in Hyderabad. Rao highlighted the city’s innovation ecosystem, AI initiatives, and global tech presence, positioning it as a hub for artificial intelligence.