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Ankush Panghal assured India of its first boxing medal at the Asian Games after defeating Tajikistan’s Nekruz Salimov 5-0 in the men’s 80kg quarterfinal. The Haryana boxer dominated throughout to enter the semifinals on his Asian Games debut
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The SIT probing the POCSO case against Gem Group chairman R Veeramani has sought additional Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank officers. The move comes as police oppose bail for two associates, citing concerns over evidence tampering, witness influence and possible flight
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Actress Sonakshi Sinha shared photos in a red saree, revealing she wore the traditional attire for the first time since her wedding in June 2024. The saree was gifted by friend and ‘Double XL’ co-star Huma Qureshi
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A classified US intelligence assessment says Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, raising congressional concerns over a Trump administration civilian nuclear deal. Lawmakers questioned uranium enrichment limits, inspections and safeguards, while Washington defended the agreement’s non-proliferation standards
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UN General Assembly leaders urged stronger investment in diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning the organisation often reacts after wars erupt. Malaysia, Rwanda, Finland, Switzerland and others called for early action, dialogue, political solutions and implementation of existing peace agreements
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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan urged restoring normal navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without fees or restrictions, stressing its importance to global energy security and trade. Iran meanwhile proposed reopening the strait within seven days if Washington meets conditions
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India and Gulf nations urged protection of international sea lanes amid attacks on commercial vessels and disruptions at strategic waterways. At the UN, leaders warned maritime insecurity threatens energy supplies, food security, global trade and seafarers, calling for restraint and cooperation
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told the UN General Assembly that nations must have the freedom to develop artificial intelligence systems aligned with their own priorities. Warning against misuse of AI, he urged civil dialogue and transparent processes to sustain peace.
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Two devotees of Lord Ganesha drowned during idol immersion at Pedda Cheruvu in Rudraram village of Siddipet district on Saturday.
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Noise levels during the final-day Ganapati immersion processions in Mumbai exceeded permissible limits, with readings peaking at 107.8 decibels, according to NGO Awaaz Foundation. Despite restrictions of 40–45 dB at night, loud music continued past midnight, prompting the NGO to flag violations.
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A 23-year-old woman from Mancherial district allegedly died by suicide after being distressed over her husband dancing with another woman during a Ganesh immersion procession.
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American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, surprised fans at a promotional event for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana by chanting “Jai Shri Ram” alongside Ranbir Kapoor.
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Two Naga villagers were shot dead and two others injured by unidentified militants in Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday, just two days after four men of the Naga community were killed in Kamjong district.
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Removing a Chief Election Commissioner is hard; holding one to account should not be. India’s election referee must be independent, yet independence cannot mean freedom from scrutiny
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that Vijayawada will host the Southern Regional Workshop of Sadhana Shrinkhla 2026 under Mission Karmayogi on September 29.
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Actor Vishal Krishna injured his back while performing a stunt for his upcoming film Purushan in Goa. Doctors have advised three weeks of rest, forcing him to skip the Nadigar Sangam AGM scheduled for September 27, 2026.
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India’s push for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council gained momentum at the 81st General Assembly, with Portugal and Mauritius offering explicit support and the Marshall Islands backing Japan and its G4 partners.
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A suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden tractor-trolley into a police and customs checkpost in Darazinda tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan district, northwest Pakistan, killing at least 13 people including women and children, and injuring dozens.
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A Class X student from Alphores e-Techno School, Kothapalli, secured first place in a district-level science seminar and has been chosen to participate at the state-level.
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Neeta Dhadwe, coach of India’s women’s kabaddi team, savoured another Asian Games gold after previously guiding the side to the 2014 title. She praised the juniors, highlighted tactical changes and called for a stronger Pro League
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The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has appealed to devotees not to fall for misleading social media claims about its online ticketing system. Clarifying that the platform is functioning efficiently, TTD said heavy demand during the release of Rs 300 Special Entry Darshan tickets often leads to slots being exhausted quickly, which should not be mistaken for technical failure.
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A Child Development Project Officer in Jagtial was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 63,000 from an Anganwadi worker in Metpalli. The officer, Daroju Padma, had reportedly demanded monthly payments from 21 centres under her jurisdiction.
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125 INF Battalion defeated KVBR 78-53 in the G.M. Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA, Secunderabad
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Over 1.19 lakh Ganesh idols were immersed across Cyberabad Municipal Corporation limits at 53 designated points, including Kukatpally’s IDL Lake. The civic body also collected 6,000 kg of flower waste over 11 days, which is being processed into incense sticks and diyas.
