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A CBRE South Asia report reveals that while 93% of Indian office occupiers are experimenting with or adopting artificial intelligence (AI), 57% say it has no immediate impact on their leasing decisions. Most firms remain in early stages of AI implementation, focusing on proofs‑of‑concept and systemic mapping before committing capital.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is in Delhi for discussions with Rahul Gandhi and Congress leaders over a vacant Cabinet berth and possible ministerial changes. Lobbying has intensified over caste, regional, community and gender representation, while Minister B Nagendra’s resignation remains under consideration 

Three students of a model school in Kotapalli sustained minor injuries when a TGSRTC bus collided with an auto-rickshaw near Mulkalaipet in Mancherial district.

The NDRF has deployed nine teams across vulnerable areas of Bihar amid rising flood concerns linked to the Gandak River, while one team is positioned in Uttar Pradesh. India also sent 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal, where 162 deaths were reported

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of member and partner countries. Under India’s 2026 chairship, the summit will focus on resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability and strengthening strategic partnerships

World leaders expressed grief and pledged assistance after devastating Nepal flash floods killed more than 160 people and left hundreds missing. Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are coordinating with Nepalese authorities to locate missing nationals and provide consular support

India’s Men’s Selection Committee has named the Under-19 squads for the upcoming home series against Australia Under-19 and sons of former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid are among the selected players.

American singer Mary Millben criticised New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “radical” and “misguided” over his association with the Democratic Socialists of America and opposition to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit. She urged Mamdani to reconsider his political direction and rhetoric

Three Andhra Pradesh residents are missing and four others stranded but safe after devastating floods in Nepal, officials said. The state government, led by Nara Lokesh, is coordinating with Indian, Nepalese and Chinese authorities to trace the missing and evacuate stranded pilgrims

Bollywood star Katrina Kaif faced trolling online after making a rare public appearance with husband Vicky Kaushal at filmmaker Kuku Kohli’s funeral in Mumbai.

Aaryavir Sehwag and Anvay Dravid have been named in India’s Under-19 15-member ODI squad for the three-match series against Australia U-19 in Rajkot. Lakshya Raichandani will captain the side, while Yashbardhan Chauhan will lead the subsequent multi-day fixtures

Nearly 300 Indian nationals are among thousands reported missing after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal’s Rasuwa region along the Nepal‑Tibet border. The disaster has claimed at least 162 lives and wreaked havoc across three districts.

Indian para hockey chief coach Daljender Singh credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dr Mallika Nadda and Special Olympics Bharat for supporting the team’s first FIH World Cup appearance. He said training camps, infrastructure and international exposure helped India perform well and secure 11th place globally

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna starrer period action drama ‘Ranabaali’, directed by Rahul Sankrityan, will release worldwide on October 16, 2026, postponed from September 11. Set in the British era, the film draws from real historical events and suppressed accounts

Three rose-ringed parakeets unlawfully confined by fortune-tellers near Appalayagunta Temple in Tirupati were rescued by forest officials after a PETA India complaint.

India dispatched a second flight carrying 37.5 tonnes of humanitarian aid, medicines and food packets to Nepal following devastating flash floods that killed at least 162 people. New Delhi pledged continued support for Nepal’s ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma will move a resolution in the Assembly seeking official recognition for Mizo song “Ro Min Relsak Ang Che” as the state song. Composed by Rokunga in 1947, the song has long been regarded as Mizoram’s unofficial anthem

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT Ads to India, its second‑largest market, targeting logged‑in adult users on Free and Go tiers ahead of a planned IPO. Ads will appear at the bottom of chatbot responses, remain clearly labelled, and exclude minors and sensitive topics.

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev said an 80-member Isha Foundation group was caught in devastating flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. With communications and roads disrupted, authorities had no confirmed information on their safety, prompting appeals for permission to reach Gyirong and assist rescue efforts

Hollywood actor Gerard Butler has confirmed the Scottish tradition of wearing a kilt, saying it is commonly followed at weddings. Butler discussed the custom humorously with Drew Barrymore, while recalling his Scottish upbringing and extensive career in Hollywood films

A 48-hour shutdown in Gudalur, Nilgiris, has begun demanding the capture of a tiger suspected of killing two people. Over 100 forest personnel are conducting an intensive search using drones, cameras and cages amid rain and poor visibility

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the T-72 tank overhaul project at Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, aimed at extending the tanks’ operational life and strengthening indigenous defence capabilities. The visit will also include a youth sports programme featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s virtual address

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Hyderabad ahead of his visit to Warangal to support students protesting against G.O. 97, which proposes merging polytechnic education with Young India Skills University.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to identify state residents stranded in flood-hit Nepal and ensure their safe evacuation. The Real Time Governance System has been tasked with monitoring the situation, while a dedicated control room has been set up at AP Bhavan in Delhi to coordinate assistance.