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India's software services exports rise 8.2% to $221.4 billion in 2025-26, states RBI
India's software services exports increased 8.2% year-on-year to 221.4 billion dollars in 2025-26.
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WHO urges BRICS to strengthen primary care and pandemic readiness
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called for resilient surveillance, wider access to health innovation and sustainable financing.
Education
VNIT Nagpur awards 1,547 degrees at Engineers’ Day convocation
The institute’s 24th convocation covers doctoral, postgraduate, engineering, science and architecture programmes.
Technology
SEMICON India 2026 brings global chip industry to New Delhi
The fifth edition will host more than 600 exhibitors and delegations from over 40 countries at Yashobhoomi.
Entertainment
Jammu Film Festival opens fifth edition with September 17 curtain-raiser
The Writers Club event will bring filmmakers, artists and audiences together before the festival’s main programme.
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India carry series lead into second T20 against Afghanistan
India enter the Delhi match one win ahead after Abhishek Sharma powered a seven-wicket chase in the opening international.
Business
Government protects small UPI payments from bank charges
A gazette notification bars direct or indirect charges on UPI transactions up to 2,000 rupees and specified RuPay debit-card payments.
Crime
RBI proposes targeted payment holds for suspected cyber-fraud transfers
The draft would freeze disputed funds instead of entire accounts and set deadlines for customers, banks and law-enforcement agencies.
Politics
Chief Justice links judicial transparency to durable public trust
CJI Surya Kant said courts must remain open to fair scrutiny and continue reforming complaint mechanisms within the judiciary.
Defence
CNS Admiral Krishna Swaminathan holds talks with Chief of Royal New Zealand Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan has met Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding and discussed ways to enhance naval ties, expand
Sports
India open three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi
In men's cricket, India will begin their three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi this evening.
Health
New Delhi Declaration recognises traditional medicine in global health policy
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav today said that the recognition of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) in the New Delhi Declaration is an important step
Defence
West Bengal clears coastal DRDO testing range in Purba Medinipur
The proposed Junput facility would share testing demand with Odisha’s Chandipur range and expand India’s missile-development infrastructure.
Education
Bharat Innovates exhibition takes university research to a global BRICS audience
The education ministry initiative presents work from higher-education and research institutions during the 2026 BRICS Summit.
Technology
ISRO’s LVM3 places BlueBird communications satellite into intended orbit
The commercial mission carried AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation spacecraft, designed for direct-to-mobile connectivity from low Earth orbit.
Entertainment
Hindi Diwas programme brings language, literature and Vande Mataram into focus
The Navi Mumbai conference combines official-language awards, publications, institutional exhibitions and discussion of India’s national song.
Business
SEBI considers new expiry-day pricing method for equity derivatives
The regulator has proposed alternatives combining continuous-market and closing-auction prices, with stakeholder comments open until October 3.
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Army Chief says Operation Sindoor has reset India's response standard
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Operation Sindoor has set a benchmark for India's response to provocation and urged NDA cadets to uphold that standard.
India
Modi heatwave appeal turns weather warning into community care message
PM Modi urged citizens to take precautions during the heatwave, stay hydrated and check on children, elderly people and outdoor workers.
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Tamil Nadu Assembly weighs GST, farm-trade and private-university reforms
Three bills address tax alignment, longer mandi licences and revised land and endowment requirements for private universities.
Politics
Election Commission schedules bypolls for one Lok Sabha and five Assembly seats
The Election Commission today announced by-poll to Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
Politics
Assam: BJP unveils Debasish Sharma as candidate for by-election to Nagaon Lok Sabha seat
The BJP today announced Debasish Sharma as its candidate for the by-election to the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat in Assam.
Politics
By-elections for Madurantakam & Dharapuram Reserved Assembly constituencies to take place on Oct 6 in tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, by-elections for Madurantakam and Dharapuram Reserved Assembly constituencies will be held on 6th October.
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NIA searches ten Jammu and Kashmir locations in cross-border terror inquiry
Investigators seized material while examining alleged handlers, local support networks, financial trails and arms-supply channels.
Crime
CBI brings Red Notice fugitive back from Moldova in coordinated extradition
Amritpal Singh, wanted in multiple Punjab cases, was returned through coordination involving the CBI, MEA, MHA and Punjab Police.
Crime
Haryana's Vigilance Bureau takes another accused in Panchkula Municipal Corporation Fund embezzlement Case into custody
In Haryana, the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested another accused in connection with an alleged multi-crore-rupee financial irregularity and embezzlement
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Delhi Police review interstate security coordination ahead of BRICS summit
Delhi Police today conducted an inter-state coordination meeting to review preparedness and strengthen inter-state coordination in connection with the upcoming BRICS Summit-2026.
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Business
World Circular Economy Forum opens in Gandhinagar on September 15
India will host the World Circular Economy Forum 2026 at Gandhinagar in Gujarat, from 15th to 18th of this month.
Business
PM Modi seeks secure sea lanes and open supply routes to sustain global trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for secure sea lanes, open supply routes and the safety of seafarers to sustain global trade.
Business
Creative economy reforms help to protect producers from piracy, states MoS Dr. L. Murugan
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr. L. Murugan today said that the government is making efforts to create two million professionals by building the necessary
Business
Andhra Pradesh tobacco auctions show stronger demand as unsold lots decline
Buyer competition has improved in the 2025-26 FCV tobacco auctions, although surplus production continues to weigh on average prices.
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India sweep junior Asia Cup hockey titles in men's and women's events
In Hockey, India's men's and women's teams have clinched the Junior Asia Cup titles at Moqi in China today.
Sports
India junior men secure Asia Hockey Cup semifinal place
The Indian men's junior hockey team has entered the semi-finals of the Junior Hockey Asia Cup in Moqi, China.
Sports
CCI approves acquisition of 100% shareholding of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd. by a consortium comprising Big Banyan Holdings
Big Banyan, a newly incorporated investment holding company, is a part of Aditya Birla group and does not currently have any business activities.
Sports
Arjan Singh Memorial hockey tournament opens seventh edition
The Opening match was played between Indian Air Force and Indian Army, Southern Command Bengaluru teams.
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Entertainment
Sikkim film Numahangma earns London festival selection after regional award success
Niyara Subba’s 90-minute feature will screen at the Nepal Indigenous Film Festival in London on September 27.
Entertainment
National Film Awards ceremony moves to Ekta Nagar with regional cinema in focus
The 72nd National Film Awards will be presented on September 22, with honours spanning feature films, documentaries and multiple Indian languages.
Entertainment
BRICS WAVES Bazaar 2026 completes with new International Partnerships and Collaboration
Over 900 industry delegates attended the Bazaar with more than 275 curated B2B meetings between producers, studios, broadcasters, film commissions, AVGC, government
Entertainment
Maharashtra seeks closer coordination to expand second WAVES edition
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Fadnavis stated the inaugural edition of WAVES 2025 was a resounding success.
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Technology
PM Modi calls for enhancing resilience among BRICS nations; cautions against weaponisation of technology & critical minerals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said pandemics, climate disasters and supply chain disruptions have demonstrated that in today's interconnected world, no crisis remains
Technology
ISRO rejects reports of privatisation
The ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has refuted reports of ISRO being privatised.
Technology
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh delivers inaugural address at BRICS Science Ministerial hold talks at Chennai
Dr. Jitendra Singh said the world is undergoing rapid transformation driven by emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced materials
Technology
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the participants of the course have an important role as architects of India '47 envisaged by PM Sh Narendra Modi
Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the refresher course should be viewed as an opportunity for two-way communication and learning through dialogue, rather than merely a platform for
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Haryana and IIT Ropar link technical-college reform with laboratories and employability
The agreement covers laboratory modernisation, curriculum revision, faculty development and new pathways for skills and entrepreneurship.
Education
Kenyan education delegation studies rights-based skilling in Punjab and Chandigarh
The exchange examined how equality, digital inclusion and responsible artificial intelligence can be built into education and vocational training.
Education
Collective commitment necessary to build resilient minds, strengthen connected campuses and advance student wellbeing, states Director, IIT Indore, Dr. Suhas S. Joshi
The Workshop combined expert interaction, hands-on activities, participant brainstorming, recapitulation and feedback to facilitate experiential and collaborative learning.
Education
DDWS calls for States/UTs to facilitate student participation from local academic institutions under JJM 2.0
Recognising the value of these field-based innovations, States/UTs have been encouraged to undertake the following.
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Madhya Pradesh reviews Balaghat health response after child deaths
Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla today reviewed the situation in Balaghat district following the deaths of several children from the Baiga tribal community
Health
Union Minister JP Nadda reinforces India's commitment to strengthening regional partnership to build stronger & equitable health systems
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening regional partnership and contributing to collective efforts to
Health
WHO Chief Dr Tedros holds talks with Union Health Minister JP Nadda, Hails India's health gains
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the
Health
WHO calls for open conversation and stronger policy on suicide prevention
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 focuses on reducing stigma while expanding evidence-based prevention, quality care and support for people in distress.
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Geo Politics
US President Trump states Russia, Ukraine agree to stop attacks on energy targets
US President Donald Trump has said Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking each other's energy targets, without giving a start date, duration or enforcement details.
Geo Politics
Bangladesh seeks new relationship with India through bilateral talks, states MoS Humaiyun Kobir
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiyun Kobir said Bangladesh wants to move towards a new relationship with India through bilateral discussions rather than multilateral forums.
Geo Politics
PM Modi Calls BRICS an Ecosystem of Solutions, emphasises Time-Bound Action on Outcomes as 18th BRICS Summit concludes
In his closing remarks on the final day of the two-day Summit, the Prime Minister said, BRICS is not merely a grouping of nations but an ecosystem of solutions.
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BRICS Summit under India's presidency starts in New Delhi
The 18th BRICS Summit, under the presidency of India, began in New Delhi.
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India and Sri Lanka deepen air-defence and military-education cooperation
The two countries exchanged agreements covering L70 gun upgrades, defence-college cooperation and formalised NCC youth exchanges.
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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan holds talks with Australian Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Anita Williams in Sydney
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Australian Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Anita Williams in Sydney to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and interoperability
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India plans defence attache posting in Brussels as Belgium prepares New Delhi appointment
India has announced the decision to appoint a Defence Attache to Brussels complementing Belgium placing a Defence Attache in New Delhi earlier this year.
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US says it destroyed five Iranian tankers after attacks on American warship
The United States says its military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following alleged attacks on an American warship, escalating tensions across the Gulf.
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Examining the claim that United States agencies organised John F. Kennedy’s assassination
NewsLive24 separates the central allegation from the documentary and scientific record, showing what is established, disputed and unsupported.
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Inside the “Bisley Boy” theory that Elizabeth I was secretly replaced in childhood
NewsLive24 separates the central allegation from the documentary and scientific record, showing what is established, disputed and unsupported.
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Testing how the false Sandy Hook “crisis actor” narrative targeted bereaved families
NewsLive24 separates the central allegation from the documentary and scientific record, showing what is established, disputed and unsupported.
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What the evidence says about the false claim that orbital energy weapons started California wildfires
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Cabinet approves eight railway multitracking projects worth Rs 20,800 crore
The government has cleared eight railway multitracking projects involving an investment of over 20 thousand 800 crore rupees.
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Cabinet approves eight railway multitracking projects worth on 20,800 crore rupees to boost connectivity
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved eight railway multitracking projects worth over 20 thousand 800 crore rupees across nine states.
Crime
Delhi Police arrest three after Satya Niketan building collapse kills seven
Delhi Police have arrested three members of the family linked to the Satya Niketan property after the building collapse killed seven people.
Business
Industry Outreach Workshop on Deep Sea Mining to Secure India's Critical Mineral Future hosted by Ministry of Earth Sciences and NIOT
Securing Critical Mineral Supplies: Clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing, high-computing systems, and electric mobility depend heavily on critical minerals such as
Crime
Goa Police receives President's Colour at Panaji ceremony
Shri Amit Shah said that the foremost prerequisite for a developed nation is to ensure complete internal security and the security of its borders.
Politics
16th National Meet of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils held at Chandigarh
Addressing the gathering, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria highlighted India's rich biological heritage and traditional environmental ethos.
Politics
Modi meets National Teachers' Awards winners to discuss classroom innovation
Prime Minister emphasised that teachers need to look beyond the academic performance of children and be attentive to their behaviour and everyday lives.
Business
India-EU trade pact opens new market access for farmers, startups and MSMEs
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Belgium Mr. Bart De Wever said the India-EU FTA would strengthen trade and open doors for companies, young talent and investment, while making
Politics
"ELCs will empower the Youth to uphold Truth and Strengthen Democracy"
CEC also highlighted ECINet as the vehicle of transparency for electors across the country, providing a unified digital platform for election-related services and information.
Politics
"Rajdharma Is a Continuing Ethic of Public Office"
Shri Khan reflected on the continuity and distinctiveness of Indian civilisation and described Dharma as a principle of righteous conduct and moral obligation.
Health
AIIA starts 'AyurVarta' Digital Dialogue Series Ahead of Ayurveda Day
The inaugural episode of 'AyurVarta' featured a discussion between Professor (Vaidya) P.