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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered Swami Vivekananda’s historic 1893 Chicago address at the World’s Parliament of Religions, saying his inspiring words continue to resonate globally. Vivekananda’s speech introduced Hinduism to Western audiences and highlighted India’s civilisational ethos and humanitarian ideals

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, accused mastermind of the September 11 attacks, remains detained at Guantanamo Bay two decades after his capture. A military trial is scheduled for 2028, but torture-tainted evidence, legal disputes and procedural delays raise doubts over whether it will occur

Actress Sayani Gupta has wrapped shooting for her maiden US feature film, ‘Arya’, directed by Neil Tuli. The film stars Hollywood actors Ross Butler and Marc Evan Jackson and follows an Indian piano teacher navigating career ambitions, insecurities and challenges in Minnesota

India and France have signed three new space-sector agreements covering satellite launches, space surveillance and microsatellite technology. The deals deepen longstanding cooperation between ISRO and CNES, while expanding private-sector collaboration in satellite manufacturing, launch services, commercial space activities and sovereign capabilities

Five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha are recovering at Nandankanan Zoological Park, where they are receiving veterinary care, nutrition and stress management. Authorities are also probing suspected international smuggling after the animals, native to Southeast Asian rainforests, were found in Balasore

India’s aviation sector offers major opportunities for MSMEs, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said, stressing the need to expand domestic aerospace design, certification and manufacturing. Industry leaders highlighted India’s growing global supply-chain role, aircraft orders and opportunities for innovation 

  India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated at 190 warheads, including about 30 for new missiles under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. The think tank said India continues modernising its nuclear forces while maintaining credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy

The NHRC has sought a comprehensive action taken report on facilities and arrangements for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur. The report will cover prasadam quality, crowd management, food safety, grievance redressal, accessibility, employee conduct, traffic and security

Social activist Anna Hazare was discharged from a Mumbai hospital after 10 days of treatment for an acute viral illness, severe dehydration and urinary infection. Doctors said the 89-year-old is now fit, infection-free and returning to his native Ralegan Siddhi village 

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi warned people against deepfake videos using her face and voice to promote fraudulent investment schemes. Her office urged users not to click on or engage with such posts, block and report them, amid rising AI-enabled financial scams

DMK chief M K Stalin recalled his Emergency-era imprisonment and alleged torture after Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay’s Assembly jaw gesture triggered controversy. Stalin said his broken jaw remains a historical scar, while rejecting corruption allegations and criticising political use of investigations

Congress on Thursday criticised the Modi government over the auction of the Tara coal block in Chhattisgarh’s Hasdeo-Aranya, alleging it threatens dense forests, tribal livelihoods and wildlife corridors. Jairam Ramesh called the project an “ecocide” despite earlier opposition to new mining

Tripura SEC has found 10,889 nomination papers valid for village committee elections in 587 TTAADC committees scheduled for September 28. Tipra Motha submitted the highest number, followed by CPI(M) and BJP. The poll will be secured by 74 CAPF companies

Global crude oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent, with Brent crossing $100 a barrel, amid escalating Iran-US attacks on shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Disrupted oil flows boosted bullish sentiment, while analysts warned of possible short-term correction after the rally

FIU-IND has issued notices to 15 virtual digital asset service providers for violating anti-money laundering rules and directed them to remove applications and URLs from public access. The Finance Ministry reiterated that crypto assets and NFTs remain unregulated and risky

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan said Arunachal Pradesh is integral to India’s unity and highlighted the Northeast’s growing role in national development. Addressing the state Assembly, he praised Arunachal’s biodiversity, agricultural achievements, rising income and rapid road infrastructure growth

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met Indian MMA fighter Puja Tomar and praised her trailblazing UFC achievements. Tomar became the first Indian woman to compete in the UFC and the first Indian fighter to win a UFC bout, inspiring aspiring female athletes

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo, reaffirming India and Sri Lanka’s commitment to regional security, peace and development. Singh’s three-day visit aims to deepen bilateral defence and maritime cooperation and strengthen longstanding ties

New Zealand Cricket has sold over 50,000 tickets for India’s upcoming six-year-return tour, featuring five T20Is, five ODIs and two Tests. Strong demand has pushed several matches toward sellouts, prompting Eden Park to open its sixth seating tier

The trailer of “Lust Stories 3” has been unveiled, featuring four stories directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Shakun Batra, Vikramaditya Motwane and Kiran Rao. Starring Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vijay Varma and others, the anthology explores desire and relationships

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V begins a seven-day India visit at Vice President CP Radhakrishnan’s invitation, meeting President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior ministers. He will also visit Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad, marking his first India trip as Imam

Crude oil prices rose nearly 2 per cent for a fourth consecutive session as escalating attacks involving Iran, the US and Saudi Arabia intensified fears of Gulf supply disruptions. Brent approached $100 a barrel, while WTI climbed to nearly $95

Akshay Kumar, on his birthday, reflected on appearances and morality while sharing a glimpse of his upcoming crime thriller ‘Haiwaan’. He said the film taught him that good and evil may not always be as they seem, teasing his unseen character

Adani Airport Holdings will raise about $1 billion from global and domestic investors including Alpha Wave Global, Temasek, Premji Invest and BlackRock funds, valuing the airport operator at $18 billion. The funds will support infrastructure expansion, airport-city development and passenger services