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India’s rich saree heritage took centre stage at New York’s Times Square during the third edition of the Saree Goes Global event, organised by Uma Global. Women from the diaspora showcased diverse weaves and styles.
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The Trump administration has proposed a steep new $103,265 fee on employers filing cap‑subject H‑1B petitions, a move that could significantly raise costs for recruiting skilled foreign workers, including professionals from India.
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Grieftech—a new-age tech venture—proposes a different dimension to remembering the departed souls. Through this, AI-generated content can be created in Virtual Reality format using the digital footprints of the deceased
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Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut accused the Maharashtra government of threatening autorickshaw drivers’ livelihoods by allowing bike taxis. He claimed Rapido’s expansion could hurt Marathi youth dependent on autos and alleged political-business links between the aggregator and state ministers
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RTOs across Maharashtra issued notices to 331 autorickshaw and taxi drivers for failing to demonstrate working knowledge of Marathi. The latest checks covered 4,807 drivers, taking the statewide total to 35,190 vehicles inspected and 4,729 notices issued since August 20
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The Maharashtra FDA busted a milk adulteration racket in Navi Mumbai’s Mahape MIDC, seizing and destroying 4,710 litres of adulterated and suspect milk worth Rs 1.85 lakh. Officials also seized paneer, skimmed milk powder and cream and booked 15 individuals and entities
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US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Canadian vehicles, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50 per cent from January 1, 2027. He accused Canada of unfair trade practices and offered tariff exemptions to companies manufacturing in America.
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Surat Cyber Crime Cell arrested a Chennai-based manpower supplier for allegedly providing bank accounts to route cyber-fraud proceeds linked to a Chinese gang. Police traced 113 complaints involving over Rs 33.14 crore through 34 accounts and uncovered a separate job fraud affecting hundreds
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Khammam police invoked the Preventive Detention Act against two accused allegedly involved in illegally procuring, transporting, storing and selling subsidised PDS rice. Both accused had faced previous cases, but continued their activities, prompting police to take them into custody.
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YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to hold talks with striking junior doctors and resolve their demand for a stipend hike. He criticised the government for allegedly delaying the revision and weakening the public healthcare system.
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A prisoner arrested in a mobile phone theft case escaped from Aluva Sub Jail in Kerala on Monday, prompting police to launch a search operation. Madhur Jya Sonowal, 28, was reported missing after prisoners were allowed out of their cells
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Security forces recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and explosives from an alleged Naxal dump in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. The seizure included AK-47 and INSAS rounds, hand grenades, gelatin sticks, rifles and BGL shells during a joint anti-Naxal operation
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The Telangana High Court questioned the involvement of MLAs and political leaders in distributing welfare scheme cheques, asking whether any law requires them to hand over public funds. The court also exempted GO 4 from its interim stay.
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Only 13 per cent of Indian schools have achieved advanced, system-wide AI integration, while 91 per cent of teachers want clear rules for student AI use, a QS I-GAUGE report found. Higher education faculty also flagged concerns over academic dishonesty and overdependence
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said slogans glorifying slain Maoist leader Kishenji would not be allowed at Jadavpur University and warned of action against those involved. He also announced Patriotism Day programmes across the state and criticised opposition to Operation Sindoor
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Free online coaching can improve access, but lasting change requires strict regulation, stronger schools, credible examinations and wider higher-education opportunities
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The contest is no longer simply about freedom of navigation; it is about influence over the world’s most important maritime energy corridor
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declined to comment on the controversy involving Minister Konda Surekha and her daughter Sushmitha, saying the Congress high command’s decision would be final. He also asked party leaders to avoid discussing internal matters publicly.
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Protests by autorickshaw and taxi drivers erupted across Mumbai amid fears of steep fines over the state’s Marathi proficiency requirement. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis clarified that drivers need only basic work-related Marathi, while Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik warned action against officials issuing premature fines
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The NIA conducted searches at five locations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar and Delhi in a probe into attempted DDoS attacks on 54 Indian government websites during Operation Sindoor. Investigators seized digital devices and documents and questioned suspects allegedly linked to the attacks
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The Telangana Assembly session will commence on September 7, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy informed MLAs on Monday. He asked legislators to expedite pending land acquisition for irrigation projects and assured funds for land acquisition, rehabilitation and forest clearances.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to use AI, blockchain, data lakes and other technologies to simplify online government services. He also reviewed the Kharif crop outlook, water supply, dengue prevention and renewable energy measures during a secretariat meeting
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High Court advocate Omer Farooq highlighted the growing career opportunities in law while addressing youngsters at a career guidance session in Hyderabad. He stressed the importance of reading and analytical skills and discussed opportunities in courts, law firms and specialised fields.
