China has 30 million more men than women, faces marriage crisis
China is witnessing a decline in marriages, with an Al Jazeera documentary highlighting the trend. In 2024, China recorded 6.1 million marriages, less than half of 13.5 million registered in 2013. The decline comes amid record-low birth rates, prompting authorities to encourage marriage and childbearing. It also highlighted China’s gender imbalance, with roughly 30 million more men than women.
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China is witnessing a decline in marriages, with an Al Jazeera documentary highlighting the trend. In 2024, China recorded 6.1 million marriages, less than half of 13.5 million registered in 2013. The decline comes amid record-low birth rates, prompting authorities to encourage marriage and childbearing. It also highlighted China’s gender imbalance, with roughly 30 million more men than women.
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How did 3 Italians bypass immigration clearance and leave India?
Three Italians travelling from Amritsar to Munich were issued onward Lufthansa boarding passes by Air India at Amritsar, while issuing domestic boarding passes. Instead of being routed to immigration, Air India staff wrongly directed them to the International-to-International Transfer Area in Delhi. They subsequently boarded their Munich flight without completing mandatory immigration checks.
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01:04 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Three Italians travelling from Amritsar to Munich were issued onward Lufthansa boarding passes by Air India at Amritsar, while issuing domestic boarding passes. Instead of being routed to immigration, Air India staff wrongly directed them to the International-to-International Transfer Area in Delhi. They subsequently boarded their Munich flight without completing mandatory immigration checks.
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Indian IT stocks add ₹1.1 lakh crore in m-cap within minutes amid AI slowdown calls
Over ₹1.1 lakh crore was added to the market capitalisation of Indian IT firms within minutes of Tuesday's market opening. Infosys, TCS and HCLTech led the rally, collectively adding over ₹85,000 crore. The surge followed calls from multiple AI leaders to slow development, potentially giving Indian IT companies more time to adapt to rapid advances in AI.
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01:02 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Over ₹1.1 lakh crore was added to the market capitalisation of Indian IT firms within minutes of Tuesday's market opening. Infosys, TCS and HCLTech led the rally, collectively adding over ₹85,000 crore. The surge followed calls from multiple AI leaders to slow development, potentially giving Indian IT companies more time to adapt to rapid advances in AI.
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01:02 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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NTA relocates Delhi office, premises to get CISF security
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shifted its Delhi office from Okhla to Minto Road as part of measures to strengthen examination security as part of a wider overhaul of its operations. The Union Education Ministry had directed NTA to move to new premises on a "war footing". The new premises will be secured by CISF teams and air-gapped systems.
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01:28 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has shifted its Delhi office from Okhla to Minto Road as part of measures to strengthen examination security as part of a wider overhaul of its operations. The Union Education Ministry had directed NTA to move to new premises on a "war footing". The new premises will be secured by CISF teams and air-gapped systems.
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BLA claims fresh attacks in Balochistan, says 3 Pak security personnel killed
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed fresh attacks on the strategically important Quetta-Taftan trade route and in other parts of Balochistan. It further claimed that three Pakistani security personnel were killed in an IED attack. The BLA claimed its fighters destroyed a Pakistani military vehicle, overran multiple checkposts and seized weapons and equipment from security personnel.
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01:28 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed fresh attacks on the strategically important Quetta-Taftan trade route and in other parts of Balochistan. It further claimed that three Pakistani security personnel were killed in an IED attack. The BLA claimed its fighters destroyed a Pakistani military vehicle, overran multiple checkposts and seized weapons and equipment from security personnel.
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7 former Australia captains write to govt over Imran Khan's detention
Seven former Australia captains, including Allan Border, Greg Chappell and Steve Waugh, have written to Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong over humanitarian concerns about jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan. The group said it takes no position on his legal case but urged Australia to raise his treatment with Pakistan. Chappell said, "We are concerned that he'll die in jail."
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01:26 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Seven former Australia captains, including Allan Border, Greg Chappell and Steve Waugh, have written to Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong over humanitarian concerns about jailed former Pakistan PM Imran Khan. The group said it takes no position on his legal case but urged Australia to raise his treatment with Pakistan. Chappell said, "We are concerned that he'll die in jail."
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HC flags 'disturbing' trend of marriages of minors in UP, directs mandatory age verification
The Allahabad High Court ordered registration authorities in UP to verify age of couples before registering a marriage. The direction came after the court learnt that Ghaziabad authorities registered a marriage where bride was a minor. "What is...disturbing is that such instances don't appear to be isolated or occasional, but have been noticed in a number of cases," it stated.
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01:44 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The Allahabad High Court ordered registration authorities in UP to verify age of couples before registering a marriage. The direction came after the court learnt that Ghaziabad authorities registered a marriage where bride was a minor. "What is...disturbing is that such instances don't appear to be isolated or occasional, but have been noticed in a number of cases," it stated.
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Big B reacts as blog post sparks retirement buzz, says 'Retire in English means going to bed'
Amitabh Bachchan has addressed speculation about his retirement after a recent blog post led some fans to believe he was planning to retire. Clarifying his "time to retire" remark, he said, "I'm not retiring from work any time soon...Retire in English means going to sleep." He also called out the media and others for misinterpreting his previous blog post.
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01:38 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Amitabh Bachchan has addressed speculation about his retirement after a recent blog post led some fans to believe he was planning to retire. Clarifying his "time to retire" remark, he said, "I'm not retiring from work any time soon...Retire in English means going to sleep." He also called out the media and others for misinterpreting his previous blog post.
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Summoning alien species: Ex-Anthropic researcher on superintelligent AI
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said building superintelligent AI is like "summoning an alien species". "Thinking about it in terms of an alien mind we don't fully understand is pretty terrifying, even without any concrete scenario," he added. Coxon recently left Anthropic after warning that AI could potentially lead to the end of humanity by the end of the decade.
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01:33 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said building superintelligent AI is like "summoning an alien species". "Thinking about it in terms of an alien mind we don't fully understand is pretty terrifying, even without any concrete scenario," he added. Coxon recently left Anthropic after warning that AI could potentially lead to the end of humanity by the end of the decade.
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Why has US deployed weapons in space?
The US has admitted to deploying weapons in space for the first time. The US Space Force said it has deployed weapons in space to counter growing threats from China and Russia. It said that China is rapidly developing counterspace capabilities, including space-based weapons that could seek and destroy targets, while Russia views space as a warfighting domain.
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01:55 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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The US has admitted to deploying weapons in space for the first time. The US Space Force said it has deployed weapons in space to counter growing threats from China and Russia. It said that China is rapidly developing counterspace capabilities, including space-based weapons that could seek and destroy targets, while Russia views space as a warfighting domain.
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Vijay-themed Lord Ganesh idols seen in Tamil Nadu; row erupts
A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the installation of actor-turned-CM Joseph Vijay-themed Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of the idols, saying it "cheapens the spiritual sentiments of the people". He also demanded legal action against those who installed the idols.
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01:50 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the installation of actor-turned-CM Joseph Vijay-themed Ganesh idols during Ganesh Chaturthi. Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of the idols, saying it "cheapens the spiritual sentiments of the people". He also demanded legal action against those who installed the idols.
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Trump's 'body double' spotted in viral video
A video is being circulated online with the claim that it showed US President Donald Trump’s "body double". The clip shows Trump speaking to media in Maryland, with X users claiming that a man walking around in the background is his "body double". One X user wrote, "People are losing it after...Trump's body double was accidentally...spotted...they're calling him Backup Trump."
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02:11 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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A video is being circulated online with the claim that it showed US President Donald Trump’s "body double". The clip shows Trump speaking to media in Maryland, with X users claiming that a man walking around in the background is his "body double". One X user wrote, "People are losing it after...Trump's body double was accidentally...spotted...they're calling him Backup Trump."
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Sun may have swallowed a super-Earth billions of years ago: Study
A new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that the Sun may have engulfed a super-Earth planet billions of years ago. The incident may have "left a lasting chemical imprint deep inside the young Sun", a researcher said. The rocky world had a mass equivalent to that of 5 to 10 Earths.
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02:06 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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A new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society suggests that the Sun may have engulfed a super-Earth planet billions of years ago. The incident may have "left a lasting chemical imprint deep inside the young Sun", a researcher said. The rocky world had a mass equivalent to that of 5 to 10 Earths.
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Why is Oracle on a job cutting spree?
Oracle, which has been on a job cutting spree since the beginning of the year, has announced fresh layoffs. The layoffs are linked with its heavy investment on AI infrastructure. It has been reducing payroll and restructuring costs to expand its data centre capacity to support cloud and AI workloads. Oracle booked over $30-billion new AI cloud contracts last quarter.
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02:05 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Oracle, which has been on a job cutting spree since the beginning of the year, has announced fresh layoffs. The layoffs are linked with its heavy investment on AI infrastructure. It has been reducing payroll and restructuring costs to expand its data centre capacity to support cloud and AI workloads. Oracle booked over $30-billion new AI cloud contracts last quarter.
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US in ‘direct talks’ with Houthis after they capture Red Sea island: Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has been engaged in “direct conversations” with the Iran-backed Houthis after they seized Perim Island in the Red Sea. Vance said US is also in contact with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Houthis have seized Perim and Hanish Islands and captured Mocha and Dhubab, giving them more control over maritime shipping routes.
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02:20 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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US Vice President JD Vance said Washington has been engaged in “direct conversations” with the Iran-backed Houthis after they seized Perim Island in the Red Sea. Vance said US is also in contact with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The Houthis have seized Perim and Hanish Islands and captured Mocha and Dhubab, giving them more control over maritime shipping routes.
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Plea filed in HC against K'taka order to sing only 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram
A PIL has been filed in the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's order mandating only first two stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung at events. The plea states that the order is in direct conflict with the Union Government's guidelines. The court earlier refused a PIL against Centre's advice to sing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram.
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02:17 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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A PIL has been filed in the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's order mandating only first two stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung at events. The plea states that the order is in direct conflict with the Union Government's guidelines. The court earlier refused a PIL against Centre's advice to sing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram.
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China's video of BRICS Summit in Delhi gets praised amid criticism of western media coverage
Chinese state media shared a video of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The video is being praised online, with users saying Chinese media covered it "far better than Western media". This comes as several foreign media outlets are being criticised for using images of cyclists and mopeds that people said reinforce an outdated image of India.
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02:44 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Chinese state media shared a video of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The video is being praised online, with users saying Chinese media covered it "far better than Western media". This comes as several foreign media outlets are being criticised for using images of cyclists and mopeds that people said reinforce an outdated image of India.
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What is known about 'Embedded Evaluators', a new job title in AI & tech industry?
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said frontier AI labs should commit to embedding independent safety evaluators within their organisations. The embedded evaluators' job is to check whether a company "is actually following training, deployment, operational, and safeguards practices they claim to be following". They will have "employee-like access to verify safety practices and report incidents".
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
02:42 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said frontier AI labs should commit to embedding independent safety evaluators within their organisations. The embedded evaluators' job is to check whether a company "is actually following training, deployment, operational, and safeguards practices they claim to be following". They will have "employee-like access to verify safety practices and report incidents".
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Wreck of German submarine which sank over 100 yrs ago still leaking TNT
German submarine UC-30, which sank in 1917, is still polluting the North Sea, with Aarhus University researchers detecting traces of trinitrotoluene (TNT) in the water, seabed and marine life around the wreck. The WWI vessel, carrying 18 mines and six torpedoes, struck a British mine, killing all 27 crew members. Danish diver Gert Normann Andersen discovered the wreck in 2016.
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02:36 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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German submarine UC-30, which sank in 1917, is still polluting the North Sea, with Aarhus University researchers detecting traces of trinitrotoluene (TNT) in the water, seabed and marine life around the wreck. The WWI vessel, carrying 18 mines and six torpedoes, struck a British mine, killing all 27 crew members. Danish diver Gert Normann Andersen discovered the wreck in 2016.
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Umar Khalid is a nationalist, says Congress leader; BJP reacts
Congress' BK Hariprasad called Umar Khalid a "nationalist" after ABVP sought the Centre's intervention to cancel a proposed documentary screening on him at NLSIU. "ABVP has no right to speak...because they adore Nathuram Godse," he added. BJP criticised Hariprasad's remarks, accusing Rahul Gandhi of supporting "anti-national rioters" and those who want to separate the Northeast from India.
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02:58 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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Congress' BK Hariprasad called Umar Khalid a "nationalist" after ABVP sought the Centre's intervention to cancel a proposed documentary screening on him at NLSIU. "ABVP has no right to speak...because they adore Nathuram Godse," he added. BJP criticised Hariprasad's remarks, accusing Rahul Gandhi of supporting "anti-national rioters" and those who want to separate the Northeast from India.
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