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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

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announced his second collaboration with producer Ashiq Usman, joining director Jude Anthany Joseph for upcoming film #L370. The colourful entertainer follows their earlier project Athimanoharam, while Joseph’s Thudakkam, starring Mohanlal’s daughter Vismaya, completes 35 successful theatrical days

Coforge shares fell over 8 per cent after chairman OP Bhatt resigned with immediate effect amid concerns raised by an internal audit over the board evaluation process. The company appointed independent director Vivek Sharma as interim chairman until January 31, 2027

Air India reported flight disruptions after a technical fault in Britain’s NATS air traffic control system forced cancellations, delays and diversions across UK airports. Over 1,000 flights were affected, while NATS resolved the issue and began clearing the backlog

A leopard strayed into Kota’s Chattar Villas Garden, triggering panic among morning walkers and fitness enthusiasts. The animal climbed a 40-foot mango tree and was safely tranquilised and rescued after a three-hour operation. It was shifted to Abheda Biological Park 

The Centre’s Rs 37,500-crore coal and lignite gasification scheme received seven applications in its first round from major companies and PSUs. The initiative aims to promote domestic coal conversion, reduce imports, boost energy security and create investment and employment opportunities

The Delhi Assembly, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and several government establishments received bomb threats via email, prompting security checks by police, bomb squads, dog units and fire services. No suspicious objects were found, while authorities continued investigations into the source of threats 

India’s white-collar hiring grew 14 per cent year-on-year in August, led by auto, healthcare and retail sectors. Hyderabad recorded the strongest metro growth at 23 per cent, while fresher hiring rose 15 per cent, according to Naukri JobSpeak data

A Muzaffarnagar court awarded death penalty to a man convicted of burning his wife over dowry demands. Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar said he would rather face death than be known as a coward, asserting judicial independence despite alleged threats from criminals

Nepal is racing to restore roads and bridges destroyed by devastating flash floods, seeking temporary bridges from India and China. The disaster killed 1,356 people and left nearly 5,000 missing, while infrastructure damage is estimated at NPR 30 billion, complicating rescue efforts

Saudi Arabia condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites as a dangerous escalation, reporting 73 civilian injuries. The Saudi-led coalition vowed measures to deter the group, while Houthis claimed attacks on airports, military bases and Aramco facilities across Saudi Arabia