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BJP criticised the Karnataka Congress government over crumbling roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru, claiming that potholes are driving tech firms like BlackBuck away. The party also accused the government of high prices, scams, and neglecting citizens despite heavy taxation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s dependence on foreign nations as its biggest challenge, advocating self-reliance in sectors from semiconductor chips to shipping. He announced major reforms and investment plans to strengthen India’s maritime industry and overall economic independence

Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan accused Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of being a “fake devotee” and alleged the Ayyappa Sangamam was politically motivated. He criticised the government’s handling of Sabarimala, citing neglect, broken financial promises, and misuse of religious events for electoral gains

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Morocco on September 22 to inaugurate India’s first overseas defence factory and sign an MoU to deepen bilateral cooperation in defence, strategy, and industry.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said Bengaluru's potholes are not created intentionally but are caused by nature and heavy rain, amid BJP protests and criticism over worsening road infrastructure.

Mauritius IT Minister Dr Avinash Ramtohul praised India's C-DOT lab for its disaster alert and telecom innovations, urging stronger bilateral collaboration in emergency communication, cybersecurity, and next-gen network technologies.

Two inmates escaped Jaipur Central Jail using a rubber pipe, triggering fresh concerns about prison security. The facility has previously faced scrutiny over threats to Rajasthan CM and illegal mobile phone use.

A diarrhoea outbreak in Mohanpur village, Darbhanga, has claimed two lives and hospitalised over 75 people. Authorities blame contaminated water and poor sanitation, urging residents to maintain hygiene and seek treatment.

Tamil Nadu has launched an underwater archaeological exploration at ancient Poompuhar to uncover evidence of its historical maritime significance, aiming to connect Tamil literature with scientific discoveries and global trade links.

Four people, including a woman, her son, and a neighbour, along with an eight-year-old girl, drowned in separate rain-related incidents in Rayachoti, Andhra Pradesh. Heavy rainfall and strong water currents caused the fatalities. Police have registered cases.

Hyperemesis gravidarum during pregnancy raises the risk of mental health issues by over 50%, including post-partum depression, psychosis, and PTSD. Severe HG can cause metabolic disturbances, underlining the importance of mental health support and specialist care.

A soldier injured in a gunfight with terrorists in J&K’s Udhampur has died. Army and police resumed a massive search operation with drones and sniffer dogs in Seoj Dhar forest, where two to three terrorists are suspected to be hiding.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, in a move set to hit Indian tech professionals and global firms. The order also limits renewals and introduces a million-dollar “gold card” visa option.

Security forces in J&K engaged terrorists in Kishtwar while recovering arms and grenades in Poonch. The intensified operations are part of a broader crackdown on terrorists, OGWs, and drug-smuggling networks used to fund militancy in the region.

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Multiple Delhi schools, including DPS Dwarka, received bomb threats on Saturday morning, prompting police and bomb squads to conduct intensive searches. Students and staff were evacuated as a precaution. No suspicious items have been found so far, officials confirmed.

The Indian bowling attack without Bumrah and Varun, didn't look exceptional but just about kept Oman at bay during the final overs, restricting them to 167 for 4 in 20 overs in the 21-run victory

The former world No.1 Indian duo, produced a clinical performance to outclass Chinese pair of Ren Xiang Yu and Xie Haonan 21-14 21-14 in the quarterfinals

Becomes first Indian woman wrestler after Vinesh Phogat to win multiple medals in the Senior World Wrestling Championships

The challenge lies in scale: making AI affordable, multilingual, and accessible for a billion Indians

The Election Commission of India must learn from TN Seshan’s credibility reforms to prove transparency

A Telugu man who went missing from Hyderabad in 2006 was found alive in Bangladesh after 19 years. Ham radio operators and a social worker helped trace Chirra Prasada Rao, who had disappeared due to mental health issues, and reconnect him with his family in Andhra Pradesh.

Hydrogen will be central to India’s space, transport, and clean energy future, ISRO Chairman Dr. V Narayanan said at a national workshop in Bengaluru. He highlighted advances in cryogenic engines, hydrogen fuel cells, and collaborations with industry for sustainable mobility

Royal Enfield has partnered with Flipkart to sell its entire 350cc motorcycle range online, starting September 22, 2025, in Bengaluru, Gurugram, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Mumbai. Customers will receive delivery and after-sales support through authorised dealers, with GST benefits included