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  AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his party is open to alliances with groups seeking to prevent the BJP from returning to power in Uttar Pradesh. He said AIMIM will announce any alliance after October 2 and urged stronger Muslim political representation 

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a 24-year-old truck driver in Kathua for allegedly using a SIM-enabled CCTV camera to monitor Army personnel and military convoys and share live footage with Pakistani intelligence handlers. Investigators are probing his contacts, payments and surveillance network

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Zurich en route to New York to lead India’s delegation at the 81st UNGA. He will address the General Assembly on September 26 amid diplomatic focus on India-US ties and energy security concerns

A fire partially damaged the helipad terminal at Katra in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district early Sunday. The blaze was quickly controlled, with no casualties reported. Officials suspect a short circuit and have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause 

Unidentified miscreants on motorbikes allegedly vandalised CPI-M offices across six wards in south Kolkata’s Jadavpur area and attacked the house and office of former TMC MLA Debrabrata Majumdar. CPI-M and TMC questioned police response, while allegations were made against BJP 

  FMCG companies are expected to hold prices through the festive season despite rising commodity costs and geopolitical disruptions. Firms have implemented modest 2-5 per cent hikes but are prioritising volume growth, consumer demand, cost optimisation and festive-season consumption over further price increases 

A three-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run accident at IS Sadan in Hyderabad on Saturday night. Mohammed Izhaan was crossing the road after dinner with his parents when an XUV allegedly struck him. Police are tracing the absconding driver

NASA senior official Amit Kshatriya praised the agency’s collaboration with ISRO and expressed interest in expanding cooperation in science and human spaceflight. He highlighted the NISAR mission and Artemis Accords, while astronauts Peggy Whitson and Charles Bolden praised India’s space achievements 

A 19-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were killed after a tipper truck allegedly rammed their Activa scooter near Ellareddygudem in Jawaharnagar on Saturday night. The victims died at the spot. Police registered a case and are investigating the collision and driver

  The Tamil Nadu Forest Department intensified surveillance in Kannamoochi village near Mettur after suspected leopard attacks killed more than 10 goats, two calves and several dogs. Officials installed cages and camera traps, increased patrols and advised villagers to remain vigilant near forest boundaries 

  FPI outflows from Indian equities reached Rs 23,676 crore through September 19, reversing positive flows seen in July and August. However, primary-market investments remained strong at Rs 2,703 crore this month, while elevated crude prices and bond yields weighed on sentiment 

US President Donald Trump announced plans to form an “AI Force” and appoint an “AI Czar” to support the industry’s growth while addressing criminal and civil risks. The move comes amid rising US-China competition over artificial intelligence and concerns about AI-related national security threats 

SEMICON India 2026 brought together over 600 exhibitors, 300 international companies and participants from 52 countries, featuring 56 MoUs and strategic initiatives. The three-day event showcased India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem, commercial production, global partnerships, startups, skilling and the transition to Semicon 2.0

Violent protests erupted in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district over the alleged detention of six Kuki villagers by security forces. Agitators blocked roads, damaged NH-2 and pelted stones at government vehicles. Security forces used tear gas. The detainees were later released and the situation brought under control

Johannesburg’s waste crisis is worsening as illegal dumping, unreliable collection and shrinking landfill capacity threaten communities and the environment. More than 2,000 illegal dumping hotspots have been identified, while experts warn waste generation is outpacing infrastructure, increasing pollution, flooding and health risks

Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.86-km Chouk-Karjat section at Rs 497 crore and a 38.21-km new rail line between Mukutban and Gadchandur at Rs 493 crore. The projects aim to boost passenger and freight capacity, improve connectivity and decongest existing routes

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress amid the Election Commission’s interim freeze on its name and symbol, alleging internal divisions had weakened the party. He also commented on court-ordered investigations, women’s safety, Syama Prasad Mukherjee and India’s oil policy

Nepal’s Department of Immigration is preparing a “Passport-Free Travel” system allowing foreign nationals to travel without carrying physical passports. Visitors can upload passport and visa details through an official app, simplifying domestic travel, hotel check-ins, currency exchange and visa services

A birthday celebration turned fatal in Jammu after a dispute over cake-smearing allegedly led the birthday boy to attack his friend with a sharp-edged weapon, police said. The victim died at GMC Jammu, while police arrested the accused and his brother

The US sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, its developer and three individuals, alleging they helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Treasury said the action targeted a sanctions-evasion network linked to businessman Babak Zanjani

The National Testing Agency declared UGC-NET June 2026 re-examination results for English, Commerce and Sociology on Friday. The retest was conducted after complaints over errors in the papers. Candidates can download scorecards online, while the examination covered 87 subjects

Shapoorji Pallonji Group Chairman Shapoor Mistry welcomed the RBI’s decision requiring Tata Sons to comply with upper-layer NBFC regulations. He said the move could improve transparency, governance and accountability, while potentially paving the way for Tata Sons’ public listing and supporting charitable activities

Hollywood star Tom Cruise revealed Taylor Swift “schooled” him on football during a Kansas City Chiefs game, praising her knowledge of the sport. Cruise also called Swift a genius, brilliant writer and funny, while discussing her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI must remain under human control and urged global norms involving governments and technology companies. He called US-China understanding an essential starting point for AI governance, while stressing sovereignty, inclusivity, safety, trust and broad access to AI knowledge