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Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the US Open quarterfinals in straight sets. Sabalenka defeated Taylor Townsend, while Alcaraz beat Tommy Paul. American players also enjoyed strong runs, with multiple quarterfinal spots secured at Flushing Meadows
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Mettur Dam’s water discharge was increased to 12,000 cusecs to meet rising irrigation demand across Tamil Nadu’s Cauvery delta. The higher release is expected to support farmers preparing for samba paddy cultivation, while authorities monitor reservoir storage, inflows and requirements
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Nick Jonas amused fans by petting his dog while wearing a fake moustache, leaving the pet confused. Meanwhile, Priyanka Chopra shared nostalgic moments from their early romance, recalling how she gave Nick her number in 2017 before their 2018 wedding
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Nepal observed a national day of mourning for more than 1,340 victims of devastating Rasuwa flash floods. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing as search operations continue. The disaster displaced thousands of families and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure
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North Korea commissioned its 5,000-ton naval destroyer Kang Kon, with leader Kim Jong-un describing it as an offensive vessel supporting the country’s nuclear counteraction system. Pyongyang plans further naval expansion, including nuclear-capable assets, amid rising regional military tensions
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Iran plans to establish a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz and sanction vessels entering without coordination, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said. Tehran also claims the waterway remains closed, while warning of military action against ships amid tensions with the United States
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to pursue a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigations, examine security lapses and support the victim’s family
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Six people were killed and 11 rescued after a 50-year-old multi-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area during repair work. Multiple agencies conducted overnight rescue operations. Police registered a case against the owner, while a magisterial inquiry was ordered
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At least 117 people were killed in four days of intense clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters in Taiz and Hodeidah. Government forces launched airstrikes and recaptured key positions, amid fears of renewed large-scale fighting near the Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Akshay Kumar recalled a hilarious incident involving Amitabh Bachchan during his appearance on Kaun Banega Crorepati. A starstruck house help accidentally spilled four glasses of water on Bachchan’s kurta, prompting Akshay to lend him his own kurta after the mishap
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Two people were injured in a violent clash between two groups at a Jubilee Hills pub in Hyderabad. Police registered three cases, including against the pub management for operating beyond permitted hours. Property and vehicles were damaged during the altercation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually inaugurating the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, said India-France relations have reached unprecedented heights, built on cultural and political ties. He highlighted cooperation in technology, defence, space, climate action, and announced 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation.
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The 57th GST Council meeting, originally scheduled for September 12, has been postponed due to the BRICS Summit clash and is now likely to be held on October 7 in New Delhi. Preparatory meetings of GST officers are set for October 5–6. The Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will deliberate on pending issues like input tax credit, refunds, and compliance.
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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged rape and murder of a nurse in Hyderabad. He directed officials to ensure a fast-track trial, complete forensic investigation swiftly, and examine safety lapses at the victim’s workplace.
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Around 150–200 ABVP students staged a protest at the Civic Centre in New Delhi on Sunday against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi following the Satya Niketan building collapse that killed five people. The demonstration led to jostling with police, and about 15 students were detained.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at a Rosh Hashanah Toast, declared that Iran’s regime is nearing collapse and emphasized Israel’s strength as the Middle East’s leading superpower. He credited Israel’s military resilience, U.S. cooperation, and recent successes against Iran’s nuclear and missile threats.
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The 10th season of Bigg Boss Tamil premiered on Star Vijay and JioHotstar, hosted by Vijay Sethupathi. In a unique twist, 29 contestants introduced themselves live, with the audience voting to decide who entered the house. Nineteen celebrities secured entry, joined by three winners from the Bigg Boss: The Common Man contest.
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Barcelona maintained their perfect La Liga start with a commanding 5-0 victory over Valencia. Lamine Yamal scored twice, while Fermin Lopez contributed a goal and two assists as the defending champions moved to 12 points from four matches
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A government’s real strength lies not in making announcements, but in turning promises into action and delivering on commitments at the right time
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Bollywood superstar Salman Khan welcomed contestants into the Bigg Boss 20 house and advised actress Isha Rikhi to avoid discussing her past relationship with rapper Badshah. Salman encouraged her to focus on building her own identity inside the show.
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While the push for privatisation and technology transfers may strengthen industry, it could erode ISRO’s engineering capabilities
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ISRO has clarified that it will not be privatised and will continue to lead India’s space programme, focusing on advanced research, strategic missions, human spaceflight, next-generation launch systems, and planetary exploration. The private sector’s growing role is meant to complement ISRO’s capabilities, scaling mature technologies and expanding India’s space ecosystem under reforms initiated since 2020.
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At least three people were killed and nine injured after a five‑storey building with a basement collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon. Most victims were students living in PG accommodation. Rescue teams from Delhi Police, NDRF, and Fire Services pulled out eleven trapped residents, while operations continued late into the night.
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All Saints’ High School, Gunfoundry, in association with the All Saints’ Old Boys Association, organised a Teachers’ Day felicitation programme to honour retiring staff and Silver Jubilarians. Five teachers attaining superannuation and three completing 25 years of service were recognised.
