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Union Minister Raksha Khadse chaired a meeting with Vice-Chancellors of 93 universities in Delhi to promote participation in VBYLD 2027, Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan and Yuva Connect Programme. She urged institutions to create opportunities for youth leadership, community participation and nation-building.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the arrest of BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank, alleging that police barged into his home and accused the Telangana government of curbing free speech and democratic principles.

BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank was arrested from his Hyderabad residence on Friday over a social media post linked to an alleged attack on BRS working president KT Rama Rao’s staff, prompting heated arguments between police and party workers.

India began their Asian Games women's cricket gold medal defence with a dominant eight-wicket win over hosts Japan. Shafali Verma smashed an unbeaten 40 off 15 balls, while Sree Charani claimed four wickets as India chased down 58 in just five overs

Actress Sana Thampi opened up about collaborating with Kiran Rao on Lust Stories 3, recalling how she auditioned without initially knowing the project was Rao’s directorial. Thampi praised Rao’s attention to detail and described the experience as fun, exciting and stress-free.

Former India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his special bond with Shikhar Dhawan, recalling their pressure-free opening partnership and years of sharing victories, failures and the dressing room. Rohit said Dhawan would take the pressure and never let it reach him.

Girish and The Chronicles and Parikrama will open for Guns N’ Roses during the rock band’s upcoming India shows in Bengaluru and Guwahati. The concerts are scheduled for November 14 and 17, with the homegrown bands bringing distinct chapters of India’s rock legacy.

FSSAI has initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance with food safety norms in three infant nutrition products. The regulator flagged promotional claims in two products and found a follow-up formula non-conforming with biotin requirements

Abhishek Sharma smashed 108 off 34 balls, including 11 sixes, to register the fastest men’s T20I hundred by an Indian batter as India posted 221/7 against Afghanistan in New Delhi. His powerplay blitz put the contest beyond Afghanistan’s reach.

The Centre told the Supreme Court that the Nandan Nilekani-led panel on structural reforms in NEET has held exhaustive consultations and is likely to submit its first interim report by month-end. The court stressed permanent institutional arrangements for conducting NEET

Kerala Minister K Muraleedharan said the state government would consider further steps if the SIT fails to file a charge sheet in the Sabarimala gold loss cases by the High Court’s September 25 deadline

Indian mountaineer Bhukya Yashwanth’s coffee-table book The Unnamed, documenting his Ladakh expedition, was released in Shillong. The book captures high-altitude challenges, people and experiences, while highlighting his “Har Shikhar Par Tiranga” mission and efforts to inspire youth through adventure

Crude oil prices declined Rs 168 to Rs 9,590 per barrel in futures trade on Friday amid weak global trends. Analysts said the fall followed offloading by market participants amid weak spot demand, while Brent and WTI crude also traded lower

Shapoor Mistry, chairman of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, has backed a public listing of Tata Sons, saying it would improve transparency and accountability. The SP Group owns about 18.4 per cent, while Tata Trusts hold about 66 per cent

The Indian Racing Festival 2026 returns to Coimbatore for Round 2 of the F4 Indian Championship on September 19–20. Aris Kyriakou leads the standings after three podiums in Round 1, with Luviwe Sambudla and Aaron Mehta close behind.

Johannesburg’s waste crisis is worsening as illegal dumping, unreliable collection and shrinking landfill capacity threaten communities and the environment. More than 2,000 illegal dumping hotspots have been identified, while experts warn waste generation is outpacing infrastructure, increasing pollution, flooding and health risks

Gold prices rose Rs 1,309 to Rs 1,54,290 per 10 grams in futures trade on Friday as speculators created fresh positions amid firm spot demand. Gold futures also gained 1.16 per cent in New York to USD 4,392.24 per ounce

Actor Nani has explained why he objects to his films being labelled “pan-Indian”. Ahead of The Paradise release, he questioned why films from South India receive the tag when successful Hindi films released across multiple languages generally continue to be called Hindi films

India’s wealth-management sector is projected to grow 2.5 times to $436 billion by 2034, driven by financialisation, global diversification and demand for professional advice. Emkay Wealth Management said investors are increasingly seeking integrated solutions spanning investments, taxation, succession and estate planning

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has entered an exclusive agreement with Takeda to distribute QDENGA, India's first approved dengue vaccine, in the private market. Subject to regulatory processes, the vaccine is expected to become available in India during the first half of 2027

Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.86-km Chouk-Karjat section at Rs 497 crore and a 38.21-km new rail line between Mukutban and Gadchandur at Rs 493 crore. The projects aim to boost passenger and freight capacity, improve connectivity and decongest existing routes

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh criticised the Trinamool Congress amid the Election Commission’s interim freeze on its name and symbol, alleging internal divisions had weakened the party. He also commented on court-ordered investigations, women’s safety, Syama Prasad Mukherjee and India’s oil policy

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s claim that the K Chandrashekhar Rao family owns properties worth Rs 1 lakh crore. He made the remarks after appearing before an ACB court in the Formula E-race case.

Actress Amy Jackson celebrated her son Andreas' seventh birthday with a heartfelt Instagram note, calling him the “funniest, kindest, most brilliant little boy”. She shared pictures from their holidays and her wedding to Ed Westwick while celebrating her son.