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David Miller and Quinton de Kock have been named in South Africa's 16-member ODI squad for the Australia series, while Temba Bavuma returns as captain. Gerald Coetzee is also recalled, with Kagiso Rabada unavailable due to a hamstring injury

Nepal's flood death toll has risen to 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing, including 589 foreign nationals. Rescue teams continue operations, while authorities struggle to identify bodies. India and China are assisting, as Nepal also seeks to protect tourism

South Korea is reviewing options for contributing to efforts to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as US pressure mounts, while Iran has warned against foreign military involvement. Seoul says it is communicating with relevant countries to ensure free passage.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel in New Delhi and discussed bilateral cooperation in trade, investments, fintech, startups, clean tech, space, health and education, besides global developments and stronger India-EU ties

All seats for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Vadodara programme on Tuesday were booked within an hour after free registrations opened on BookMyShow. More than 42,000 applicants were placed on a waiting list for the event, officials said

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner is wary of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of India’s tour later this year, recalling their past success on New Zealand pitches. He also wants his side to win the ODI series and gain World Cup momentum

The Centre has allowed rural domestic LPG consumers to book refill cylinders every 25 days, reducing the earlier 45-day interval. The move follows improved LPG supplies and a significant reduction in refill backlogs after disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz

Actress and environmentalist Dia Mirza marked the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies by highlighting the health risks of air pollution, its unequal impact on vulnerable communities and the need for cleaner energy, transport and stronger accountability.

India-South Africa bilateral trade, currently worth around $12.5 billion annually, is expected to gain momentum during the BRICS summit, South African High Commissioner Anil Sooklal said. He highlighted growing business interest, technology cooperation and efforts towards a preferential trade agreement

Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover will reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles over the next two years as part of a £1.7 billion savings programme. The company said the cuts are not expected to affect direct manufacturing jobs

The rupee fell 7 paise to close at 94.50 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices and global headwinds offset support from strong FCNR inflows. Weak domestic equities also weighed on sentiment, while forex reserves climbed to a record high

ISRO Chairman V Narayanan dismissed concerns over the space agency's privatisation, saying it remains a government organisation while working with private companies and startups. He said India needs around 50 launch vehicles annually as the space ecosystem expands

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup clash against India after gesturing towards the pavilion following Shafali Verma's dismissal

The TG FDC has launched Season 2 of its Young Filmmaker Challenge ahead of Bathukamma. The competition includes sections for short films, Telangana folk songs, welfare scheme videos and articles, with entries open until September 23.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay warned against personal attacks, vulgar remarks and double-meaning language targeting women, saying violations would invite legal action. He also recalled J Jayalalithaa's alleged Assembly humiliation and outlined measures to address youth involvement in crime

Prime Video has unveiled the teaser of 'Waiting Hai', a scam dramedy starring Divyenndu and Bhuvan Arora. Directed by Sameer Vidwans, the series follows a Railway Police officer investigating a mysterious railway ticketing scam involving agents and a hacker

The Blood of Dawnwalker is a gripping open-world RPG set in a vampire-ruled Eastern European valley. Its unique 30-day time system, strong combat, skill tree and compelling story make it one of 2026’s most interesting RPG experiences.

UEFA will hold a moment of silence before every Champions League match this week to honour victims of Nepal’s devastating flash floods. A solidarity banner reading “You are not alone Nepal” will also be displayed ahead of fixtures across Europe.

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell 0.5 per cent on Monday as elevated crude oil prices, US-Iran hostilities and concerns over a possible US rate hike weighed on sentiment. Foreign investors also remained sellers, offloading equities worth Rs 3,111.94 crore

Despite the growing popularity of DJ systems during Hyderabad’s Ganesh processions, traditional brass bands continue to attract patrons. From the nearly 130-year-old Pentiah Band to newer establishments, generations of musicians are keeping the city’s brass-band tradition alive.

Latur police have directed Ganesh mandals to refrain from using DJs, Dolby systems and high-volume amplifiers during the 10-day Ganpati festival beginning September 14. Authorities urged organisers to use traditional instruments and warned of legal action for noise violations

Kevin Pietersen has made a shock return to the England set-up after being named specialist mentor of the white-ball side. Pietersen will join Brendon McCullum's coaching staff, with his tenure beginning during England's white-ball fixtures against Sri Lanka later this month

US gas prices reached a record Labor Day level, with regular gasoline averaging USD 4.14 a gallon. Rising crude oil disruptions, refinery pressures and geopolitical tensions are keeping fuel costs elevated, while diesel prices have also reached record highs

A Gujarat-based NGO has withdrawn its Delhi High Court plea seeking Rs 10,000 crore in damages from the BBC over its documentary “India: The Modi Question”. The court allowed the withdrawal with liberty to file a fresh suit for the same cause