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World
Taiwan Holds First Joint Drone Combat Drill
Taiwan held its first joint combat drill using multiple attack drones, reflecting President Lai’s defence modernisation agenda amid rising security threats from China.
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Business
India’s First Hydrogen Train May Extend to Delhi Despite Low Passenger Footfall
India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after low ridership on the Jind-Sonipat route, with Railways assessing operational and safety concerns.
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Business
India’s Semiconductor Investment Pledges Reach $12 Billion as Chip Push Accelerates
India has attracted up to $12 billion in semiconductor investment pledges as the government accelerates efforts to build a domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem.
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Business
Moody’s Raises India GDP Growth Forecast to 7% for FY2027, Cites Economic Resilience
Moody’s has raised India’s FY2027 GDP growth forecast to 7% from 6%, citing economic resilience while warning of inflation risks from oil prices and El Niño.
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Sports
Manu Bhaker, Tajinderpal Toor Named India’s Flag‑Bearers
India named Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor as flag‑bearers for the Asian Games opening ceremony in Nagoya, celebrating their historic achievements and leadership in sport.
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Business
NSE IPO Day 2: Issue Fully Subscribed as Bidding Gains Momentum
NSE IPO Day 2 update: The ₹22,561 crore issue was fully subscribed on September 18, with the NSE IPO set to close on September 21.
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National
Sonam Wangchuk to Lead Symbolic Leh March
Sonam Wangchuk will lead a symbolic 20‑km march in Leh on September 23, marking one year since civilian killings during Ladakh’s protests for statehood.
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Sports
India Crushes Japan in Asian Games T20 Opener
India crushed Japan in their Asian Games T20 opener, bowling them out for 57 and chasing the target in under five overs to begin gold defence strongly.
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National
Nitin Nabin Donates Salary to Bihar Flood Relief
BJP President Nitin Nabin donates three months’ salary to Bihar flood relief, supporting rescue operations, relief camps, and financial aid for affected families.
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Business
Shapoorji Pallonji Group Welcomes RBI Decision, Backs Tata Sons Listing
Shapoorji Pallonji Group welcomes the RBI’s decision on Tata Sons and reiterates its support for listing the Tata Group holding company.
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World
Kerala Showcases Tourism Diversity at Dubai Travel Meet
Kerala Tourism showcased diverse offerings at Dubai’s Arabian Travel Market, promoting backwaters, Ayurveda, and adventure while strengthening Gulf ties and inviting participation in Kerala Travel Mart 2026.
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National
Indian‑Born Cheetah Welcomes Four Cubs at Kuno
Indian‑born cheetah KGP12 gave birth to four cubs at Kuno National Park, marking a milestone in Project Cheetah’s success and India’s conservation journey.
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National
Govt Refutes Fake Video Targeting India’s UN Envoy Harish
Govt debunks AI‑generated fake video falsely attributed to India’s UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish, circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts, reaffirming commitment to counter misinformation.
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Entertainment
British Rapper Sway Dies Aged 44, Remembered for His Mobo Award and Grime Legacy
Award-winning British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo has died aged 44 at his home in Ghana. He was a Mobo-winning artist known for Level Up.
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Entertainment
Ed Sheeran Fans Divided Over Macklemore Controversy as US Tour Faces Backlash
Ed Sheeran’s US tour faces backlash after Macklemore was dropped as a support act following a pro-Palestinian protest, leaving fans divided.
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National
Kiren Rijiju Urges Citizens to Build Prosperous & Strong India
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged citizens to dedicate themselves to building a prosperous, strong, and developed India, highlighting welfare schemes and inclusive growth during Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.
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Entertainment
GTA 6 Soundtrack Reveal Reignites Debate Over Digital-Only Game Release
The GTA 6 soundtrack reveal has sparked fresh debate among fans over Rockstar’s decision to release the highly anticipated game digitally.
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World
Jaishankar Reaffirms India’s Support for Bhutan’s Development Priorities
EAM Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s support for Bhutan’s development, launching projects in health, energy, and digital payments while strengthening bilateral ties during his September 2026 visit.
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Entertainment
Zara Larsson Criticises White House Over Use of ‘Midnight Sun’ in Deportation Video
Zara Larsson has criticised the White House for using her song Midnight Sun in a video featuring US immigration enforcement footage and deportations.
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National
Joint Parliamentary Committee on FCRA Amendment Bill Meets Today
India’s Joint Parliamentary Committee on the FCRA Amendment Bill holds its first meeting today in New Delhi, focusing on transparency and accountability in foreign contributions.
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Entertainment
Vettuvam First Glimpse: Pa Ranjith’s Sci-Fi Action Film Spans Three Eras
Pa Ranjith’s Vettuvam first glimpse introduces a sci-fi action drama set across three eras, starring VR Dinesh, Arya and Sobhita Dhulipala.
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Entertainment
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Visit Siddhivinayak Temple Ahead of Welcoming Second Child
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday to seek Ganpati Bappa’s blessings ahead of welcoming their second child.
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Entertainment
Marathi Film Gondhal Is India’s Official Entry for Oscars 2027
Marathi film Gondhal, directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars 2027 Best International Feature category.
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Entertainment
Lust Stories 3 Review: Konkona Sen Sharma and Radhika Apte Lift an Uneven Anthology
Lust Stories 3 review: Konkona Sen Sharma and Radhika Apte bring energy to an uneven yet engaging anthology exploring love, lust and female desire.