'Entire Mumbai is full of filth,' says Bombay HC, warns of action against BMC officials

Bombay High Court pulled up the BMC over garbage piling up on city roads, saying the "whole city is full of filth." Stating that "the entire municipal machinery is inactive", the court questioned how Mumbai could call itself an international city amid the poor state of cleanliness. It also warned of action against BMC officials if the situation doesn't improve.
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09:07 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Scientists used Claude for research that could aid biological weapons, says Anthropic

Anthropic, in its threat intelligence report, said it stopped multiple attempts by scientists this year to use Claude for research that could aid biological weapons development. It detailed five cases in which researchers allegedly bypassed safeguards or obscured their research purposes. Some activity originated from Russia, China and Iran, where access to Anthropic’s services is restricted.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:02 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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India may have produced enough plutonium for up to 225 nuclear warheads: US' FAS

US-based Federation of American Scientists (FAS) has said that India is estimated to have 190 nuclear warheads, 20 more than Pakistan. FAS also said that if around four kilograms of plutonium are assumed to be required for each nuclear warhead, India's existing material could theoretically provide enough plutonium for between 140 and 225 warheads.
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09:28 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Rashid Latif questions Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson’s loyalty, calls him 'Indian agent'

A video has gone viral on social media in which former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif questions Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson's loyalty over his IPL links and indirectly ccalled him an "Indian agent". Latif said coaches coming from IPL would "always be under doubt", adding, "I am not blaming anyone." He then sad, "That is how agents are formed."
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:28 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Govt cuts VIP convoys for BRICS Summit, Union Ministers & CMs to travel in one bus

Government has cut VIP convoys for the BRICS Summit in Delhi to be held from September 12 to 13. Union Ministers and Chief Ministers attending the summit will assemble at Parliament and travel together to the venue in a common bus, instead of using multiple individual VIP convoys. The move is aimed at reducing security convoys to limit traffic disruptions.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:22 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Houthis hit Saudi Arabia’s crude oil pipeline; shocking satellite pics show massive smoke plume

Iran-backed Houthi forces have reportedly struck Saudi Arabia’s East-West crude oil pipeline southeast of Medina. Sentinel-3 imagery showed a nearly 100-km-long smoke plume over the route, while six fire hotspots reportedly flared up at nearly the same time. NASA's FIRMS also detected clustered thermal anomalies. The 1,200-km pipeline provides alternative crude export route to Strait of Hormuz.
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09:44 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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What is the theme of BRICS Summit being hosted in Delhi?

Theme of 18th BRICS Summit, being hosted in Delhi, is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. It reflects India’s focus on strengthening existing achievements and highlights the aspirations of the Global South. BRICS includes India, Brazil, China, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia and Indonesia. It represents 49.5% of world's population.
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09:38 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Houthis used Claude to build missile software with 2,000-km range goal, suggests Anthropic

Anthropic, in its threat intelligence report, suggested Houthis used Claude Code instead of software engineers to develop guidance & control software for weapons programmes. These included a guided rocket, a multi-stage ballistic missile with a stated range goal above 2,000 km and variants including hypersonic glide vehicle. A test-fire of the guided rocket appears to have failed, Anthropic added.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:31 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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29,000 kg of namkeen, chivda seized in Thane over poor hygiene, rats & cockroaches found

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has seized 28,955 kg of namkeen, chivda, wafers and banana chips and 56 litres of edible oil valued at over ₹20 lakh during a raid on 11 establishments in Thane. The establishments had extremely dirty and sticky flooring in the production areas and lacked proper drainage systems. Cockroaches and rats were found inside some establishments.
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News By: Jayant Singh
09:59 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Investors lose ₹6 lakh cr in 5 mins as Sensex crashes at open

The Indian stock market benchmarks suffered strong losses in opening trade on Friday, mirroring a weak global trend. The BSE Sensex dropped 593.43 points or 0.79% to start the session at 74,309.16 while the Nifty opened with a fall of 207.50 points to 23,270.30. Investors lost about ₹6 lakh crore within the first five minutes of trade.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
09:49 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Rybakina knocks out Gauff, to face Sabalenka in her first US Open final

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat world number four Coco Gauff in the US Open 2026 women's singles semi-final. The 27-year-old, who is set to become the world number one on Monday, won the match 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach her first US Open final. Rybakina will face defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the summit clash.
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News By: Pravel Jain
10:09 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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4,700 AI personas chatted with 25,000 dating app users in China without disclosure: Anthropic

A China-based studio ran over 20 dating apps populated by 4,700 AI personas that chatted with about 25,000 users without disclosing they were not human, Anthropic said in a report. There were roughly three AI personas for every real user, it added. The company said it disrupted the operation, which was one of several misuse cases detected since December 2025.
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10:09 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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S Korea investigating if Kim Jong Un has elder son: Report

South Korea’s spy agency is reportedly investigating whether North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has a secret son. The agency is reportedly trying to verify whether Kim’s daughter, Kim Ju Ae, has an elder brother. It also said Kim has a younger child whose gender remains unconfirmed. North Korea's state media has described Kim's daughter as his most "beloved" child.
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News By: Aradhana
10:26 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Delhi Metro services to begin at 6 am on Sept 13 in view of BRICS Summit

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday announced that metro services will commence at 6 am on all lines on Sunday in view of the 18th BRICS Summit. The early services will facilitate the smooth and timely movement of students appearing for examinations and the general public amid traffic restrictions due to the Summit, DMRC stated.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
10:25 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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MP High Court allows partial demolition of Shahi Masjid near Ujjain's Mahakal Temple for Kumbh

Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld Ujjain Municipal Corporation’s decision to demolish portions of Shahi Masjid near Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple to widen a road ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh 2028. The court noted that portions of 10 temples and one mosque had already been removed along the same road. It added that the corporation wasn't acting in an arbitrary manner.
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10:20 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Uneducated criminal: Prashant Kishor on Bihar CM's 'bechara' jibe

Reacting to Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's "bechara (helpless)" remark about him, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said, "He's right; I'm indeed a bechara. I don't have...option to leave Bihar and go." "Nobody told him...literal meaning of bechara...A bechara is someone who has no options," Kishor added. "I can't leave Bihar in...hands of an uneducated criminal like...Choudhary," he stated.
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News By: Saurav Joshi
10:44 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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12,000 devotees flock to see Lord Hanuman idol at MP temple after machines fail to remove it

Over 10,000 devotees went to see the Lord Hanuman idol on Wednesday after heavy machines failed to move it from the 'Khade Hanuman temple' in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Another 2,000 people visited the temple to see the idol on Thursday. An IIT-Indore team will determine how deep the idol is buried, after which the administration will decide on further action.
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News By: Jayant Singh
10:39 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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What has been planned for BRICS leaders' families in Delhi?

World leaders attending the BRICS Summit have started arriving in Delhi, with several cultural activities planned for their families. They are scheduled to visit the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, where a special BRICS Bazaar is being organised. The itinerary also includes lunch at Indian Accent at The Lodhi, followed by a visit to National Gallery of Modern Art.
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News By: Aradhana
10:35 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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Try and cheat like hell: Trump tells GOP voters ahead of US midterms

Addressing the GOP convention, US President Donald Trump urged voters to turn out in large numbers for the midterms, saying, “You’ve got to do this for me." He then made attendees repeat after him: “I don’t care if I’m registered or not, I’m going to try and cheat like hell!” He also offered $5,000 checks if Republicans won both chambers.
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10:54 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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US lawmakers urge Trump govt to blacklist 3 Indian IT firms

A group of US lawmakers urged President Donald Trump-led administration to blacklist three India-based IT firms accused of serving as fronts for hack-for-hire operations and stealing data belonging to US businesses. These firms are Sunkissed Organic Farms, BellTroX and CyberRoot. "Several India-based cyber-mercenary groups have spent over 15 years conducting targeted espionage," the group said.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
10:52 am Friday, 11 September 2026

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