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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.

Eight people were killed and five seriously injured when a speeding truck collided with an auto-rickshaw carrying devotees from Malama village to Fatuha in Patna district, Bihar. The driver fled; police are tracing him through CCTV footage.

Heavy rains in Jharkhand have killed five people and left one missing. House collapses and river floods were reported in Seraikela-Kharsawan, Chatra, and Pathalgada districts. Several others were injured, prompting authorities to warn residents in vulnerable areas.

Severe flooding in Tharali, Chamoli (Uttarakhand) has left two people missing after heavy rain caused debris and roadblocks. Schools are closed, and national and local highways remain shut as rescue operations continue amid flood-like conditions near the Pindar River.

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Tanay Thyagarajan and Rohit Rayudu took three wickets each to help Hyderabad limit Jharkhand to 209 for six on day one of the All India Buchi Babu Trophy cricket league match

Diamond Harbour FC, debutants in the Durand Cup, face defending champions NorthEast United FC in a high-stakes final in Kolkata, with a record Rs 1.21 crore prize at stake

India is turning into a global epicentre of antimicrobial resistance, and this calls for urgent changes on how we use life-saving drugs