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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

The Election Commission froze the Trinamool Congress name and grass-flower symbol amid a dispute between Mamata Banerjee-Abhishek Banerjee and Ritabrata Banerjee factions. Both groups must submit three alternative names and symbols by Friday morning to contest upcoming Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls

Tata Group stocks faced heavy selling pressure on Friday amid uncertainty over N Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman. Tata Chemicals fell 8 per cent, while Tata Investment, TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Power and other group companies also declined following reported differences within Tata Trusts

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Thimphu on a two-day Bhutan visit to deepen bilateral ties. He reviewed cooperation in development, energy, trade, connectivity and culture, while inaugurating infrastructure projects and handing over 43 Jersey cows for Bhutan’s dairy programme

Malayalam news channel MD Anto Augustine was arrested by Kerala Excise officials after 67 litres of liquor was allegedly recovered from his ancestral house in Wayanad. The arrest followed an SIT probe into irregularities surrounding a failed Lionel Messi football event

India reaffirmed its commitment to energy security after the US Congress passed legislation allowing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major Russian energy buyers. The MEA said India would diversify sourcing and protect its trade and economic interests 

Actress Namrata Shirodkar shared glimpses of her Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with children Sitara and Gautam, including rituals and Ganpati visarjan. The actress, who hails from a Maharashtrian family, celebrated the festival with family and pets, sharing festive pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with President Droupadi Murmu, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and other political leaders extending birthday greetings. Leaders highlighted his 25 years in public office and various aspects of his governance record

The Odisha government has rejected the remission plea of Ravindra Pal alias Dara Singh, serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons. The Supreme Court allowed him two weeks to amend his petition 

The International Campaign for Tibet urged US President Donald Trump to raise Tibet, seek the Panchen Lama’s release and press China on human rights during talks with Xi Jinping. It also alleged AI-assisted surveillance targeting Tibetan organisations and communities

Satish Salian, father of late Disha Salian, has sent a Rs 500-crore defamation notice to Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and former minister Anil Deshmukh. He sought apologies, retractions and compensation over alleged defamatory statements concerning his daughter’s case 

Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint commission to manage their common border, focusing on security and trade connectivity. India rejected the mechanism, saying it has no legal basis to decide arrangements involving Indian territory under illegal occupation, including Shaksgam Valley

Russia’s parliamentary election begins Friday, with United Russia and nine other parties supporting President Vladimir Putin’s policies. The only registered party opposing the Ukraine war, Yabloko, was removed from the ballot, while electronic voting and regional elections will also take place 

  The Rs 22,569-crore NSE IPO opened for subscription on Thursday and was 9 per cent subscribed within the first day. The issue, priced at Rs 1,700-1,785 per share, closes September 21, with listing expected on September 24 

The Election Commission is set to hear rival Trinamool Congress factions separately in New Delhi on Thursday, amid speculation it may decide on the party’s name and symbol. Both sides have been asked to submit additional documents before final arguments 

Adivi Sesh and Wamiqa Gabbi-starrer spy thriller ‘Goodachari 2’ is expected to release on February 5 next year, industry sources said. Directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi, the pan-India film also features Emraan Hashmi in a pivotal parallel-lead role

The government has cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel as part of its fortnightly review. Petrol duty was lowered to Rs 0.5 per litre, diesel to Rs 20 and ATF to Rs 15

A US House-passed bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India over Russian oil purchases, GTRI said. It warned such measures could threaten Indian exports, energy security and trade relations with Washington 

  The government has issued an advisory tightening regulation of stem cell therapy, allowing standard clinical use only for approved indications. Stem cell treatment for autism remains limited to approved clinical trials, with unauthorised use, promotion or advertising attracting professional misconduct and disciplinary action