New disease that causes night blindness and peripheral vision loss discovered

Scientists have identified a previously unrecognised inherited retinal disease that can cause night blindness and progressive loss of peripheral vision while initially sparing central vision. Described in JAMA Ophthalmology journal, it's caused by a variant in EFEMP1 gene. The disease hasn't been formally named, however, researchers are calling it EFEMP1-associated late-onset retinal degeneration.
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05:56 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Israel's top ally India, other BRICS members ask Israel to withdraw 'occupying forces' from Lebanon

BRICS members including Israel's top ally India have asked Israel to withdraw its "occupying forces" from Lebanon. In a joint statement, BRICS members said, "We condemn the continued violations of the ceasefire and of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon. We call on Israel to respect the terms agreed with the Lebanese government."
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06:12 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Pro-Khalistan graffiti appears at Delhi's Singhu border ahead of BRICS Summit, 3 held

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested three men - Preetpal, Harminder Singh, and Niranjan - from Punjab over alleged pro-Khalistan and anti-BRICS graffiti at Singhu border ahead of the BRICS Summit. They acted under the instructions of terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, chief of banned organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), police suspect. Preetpal is known to be SFJ's operational head in India.
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06:03 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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He hasn't been neglected, says Ganguly on Shami; cites own example

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly opined that India pacer Mohammad Shami isn't being neglected by selection committee. "Shami is doing well...in domestic cricket. I, too, [didn't] play for a year with the national team after scoring 10,000 runs, but have made a comeback...This happens with everyone," he added. Shami last played for India in ICC Champions Trophy in March 2025.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:17 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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1st known adult T rex footprints found in US

Scientists have discovered the first known series of adult Tyrannosaurus rex footprints in US' North Dakota. The 23-foot-long trackway, found in the Hell Creek Formation, contains four three-toed footprints (two left and two right) dating back 66.5 million years. Scientists said that while bones provide a lot of information about these creatures, footprints reveal behavioural patterns.
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06:17 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Video shows BRICS leaders planting saplings at Bharat Mandapam

As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other BRICS leaders participated in a joint tree plantation at the Bharat Mandapam lawns. On the first day, the leaders also unanimously adopted the 'New Delhi Declaration 2026' and condemned unilateral war and tariffs.
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06:39 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Kashmiri Pandits write to Shah after receiving death threats, say 'We returned with hope'

Kashmiri Pandit employees serving in the Kashmir Valley under the PM's rehabilitation programme have written to Home Minister Amit Shah after receiving several threat letters in last two months. Stating that "We returned with hope, courage and faith in the Government of India," the letter urged Shah to take strict action against those responsible. They demanded a thorough probe.
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06:36 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Argentine footballer Mastantuono breaks Messi's record with Serie A hat-trick

Fiorentina footballer Franco Mastantuono scored a hat-trick against Venezia in Serie A game. Aged 19 years and 28 days, he broke Lionel Messi's record to become youngest Argentine player to score a hat-trick in Europe's top five leagues, which Messi had achieved at 19 years and 259 days. Mastantuono joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid in August.
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News By: Neeraja Nath
06:30 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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PM Modi shares compiled video of all world leaders at BRICS Summit red carpet

PM Narendra Modi shared a video showing him welcoming world leaders on the red carpet at the BRICS Summit. It features Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. It is set to the song 'Saare Jag Mein' from the 2025 film 'Aap Jaisa Koi'.
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06:57 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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UAE Crown Prince meets Iran's President in India despite Iran's repeated attacks on UAE

UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. The meeting comes despite Iran's repeated attacks on the UAE amid the Middle East war. The UAE had condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and warned that it reserves right to respond.
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06:49 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Trump says he'd 'love' to see Irish unification

During his Dublin visit, President Trump said he would 'love' to see Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, drawing sharp criticism from pro-British unionists. DUP leader Gavin Robinson rejected Trump's remarks, saying unification would mean 'destruction of our country.' Britain's PM had earlier called a referendum 'off the table.'
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07:10 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Medal-winning mathematicians sound alarms as AI starts solving decades-old problems

Over two dozen medal-winning mathematicians wrote an open letter, sounding alarms over AI models solving decades-old problems within hours. Solving problems has traditionally helped develop the ability to formulate new questions and ideas, which AI is working against, they noted. People must ensure they don't lose sight of what "work was meant to achieve in the first place", they said.
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07:02 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Why does India not ditch the US dollar, which Russia and China are pushing for?

India has repeatedly indicated that it's unwilling to ditch the US dollar as the primary currency for trade, a move which Russia and China are pushing for. Experts said a common BRICS currency requires political and fiscal commonality, which the group's member countries lack. India is instead pushing to link the central bank digital currencies of BRICS members.
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07:28 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Worker attacked during protest against Punjab govt, AAP is BJP's B-team: Congress

Congress MP Pawan Khera alleged that a party worker was seriously injured in the eye and had his turban forcibly removed during a protest against the AAP government in Punjab. "The Chandigarh Police—under Union Home Minister Amit Shah—forcefully defended its B-team, aka the AAP government in Punjab, and attacked Congress workers," he said. He shared before-and-after pics of the worker.
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07:25 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Chinese Prez looks uncomfortable during PM Modi's address at BRICS, he asks 'Is it ok?'

During PM Narendra Modi's opening remarks at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared uncomfortable as officials attended to him mid-address. PM Modi noticed the commotion twice before finally asking Xi, "Is it okay?" He continued his address after the Chinese President nodded in response. It's unclear why he was uncomfortable.
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07:52 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Woman gives birth at 54 using embryo frozen 22 years ago after son's death in Greece

A 54-year-old Greek woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl in Athens using an embryo frozen for more than 22 years. Her embryo was cryopreserved in March 2004 and transferred in December 2025. The couple pursued another child after their 21-year-old son died in a road accident. Greece permits IVF procedures for women only up to age 54.
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07:49 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Hamilton crashes at Spanish GP free practice, ignores Ferrari's orders to stop

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton crashed into the barrier during Spanish GP's third free practice at Madrid's new Madring circuit on Saturday. The seven-time world champion locked his front tyres at the final corner, hitting the tyre barriers and damaging his front wing and front-right tyre. Hamilton repeatedly ignored Ferrari's instructions to stop, completing almost a lap before pulling over.
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08:14 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Air India pilot found dead at luxury hotel in Delhi

Air India pilot Sunny Asaldekar was found dead at a five-star luxury hotel in Delhi's Vasant Kunj. Asaldekar, who had checked into the hotel on Thursday, stopped responding to his brother's calls on Friday, after which his brother called the hotel manager, who found Asaldekar unresponsive inside his room. Asaldekar was on "layover rest" at the hotel, Air India said.
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08:01 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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China & Russia back India to play 'greater role at UNSC' in BRICS declaration

BRICS leaders at the 18th Summit in New Delhi voiced support for UN reforms to make it more democratic and to increase representation of developing countries. "China and Russia, as permanent members of the UNSC, reiterate their support to the aspirations of Brazil and India to play a greater role in the UN, including its Security Council," the declaration stated.
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08:20 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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India, other BRICS members release statement on risk of nuclear war

In a joint statement, BRICS members said, "We express concern about the growing risks of nuclear danger and conflict." "We reiterate the need for invigorating the system of disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation and for preserving its integrity and effectiveness to achieve global stability and international peace and security," the statement read.
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08:15 pm Saturday, 12 September 2026

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