₹0 disbursed by UN for Nepal flood relief

UN's Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage has disbursed ₹0 so far for Nepal flood relief despite a ₹191 crore demand. Nepal's request for funding came at a time when the fund was already grappling with existing applicants and struggling to disburse the first round of allocations. Nepal requested that it should be treated as a special case.
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02:57 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Foreign media slammed for using pics aimed at tarnishing India's image during BRICS Summit

BRICS Summit's international coverage sparked outrage after people exposed a pattern of Western media using images to tarnish India's reputation. Publications like Reuters, NYT, Al Jazeera, DW and France24 used images showing cyclists, mopeds and rickshaws near BRICS posters featuring PM Narendra Modi. The editorial choices reflected Western media's attempts to present an outdated image of India.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
02:56 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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China tells US to stop preparing for war in space after it admits deploying weapons in orbit

China urged US to “stop preparing for war” in outer space after Washington confirmed for the first time that it had weapons deployed in Earth’s orbit. “We urge US to stop expanding its military presence and preparing for war in outer space,” China’s Foreign Ministry said. It further urged US to take concrete actions to uphold global strategic stability.
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03:13 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Don't know what to expect: Japan captain on historic T20I vs India

Ahead of their historic one-off T20I against India, Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said, "I don't know what to expect." "Even hearing you talk about India playing a cricket match against Japan sounds surreal. I can't wait," he added. The fixture, which will take place in Japan's Tochigi on September 22, will mark the countries' first meeting in international cricket.
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News By: Pravel Jain
03:12 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Delhi CM announces hostels for 10,000 students after 7 die in Satya Niketan PG building collapse

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has announced hostel facilities for 10,000 students after seven people were killed in the Satya Niketan PG building collapse. "These hostels will cater to both male and female students. Any student enrolled in a university or college in Delhi will be able to avail these facilities," CM said. Several illegal buildings were sealed after the incident.
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03:12 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Shah Rukh Khan reviews 'Dhurandhar' for the first time

Shah Rukh Khan has given his review of Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' and 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' for the first time, months after their release. During an Ask Me Anything session on X, a fan asked, "Have you seen 'Dhurandhar'?" To this, Shah Rukh replied, "Loved both the parts...fantastic by the whole team!!!" The first part released in December 2025.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:28 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Only 2 stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' played, K'taka BJP MLA walks out of event in anger

BJP MLA SN Channabasappa walked out of an International Democracy Day event in Karnataka's Shivamogga after only two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' were played there. A video showed him confronting the officials on stage before leaving in anger. This comes days after the Congress-led Karnataka government issued an order mandating only first two stanzas at state government programmes and ceremonies.
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03:22 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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People should be mentally prepared: Karnataka CM on water shortage

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar urged people to be 'mentally prepared' for drought, drinking water shortage, and electricity crisis. The state has declared 101 taluks drought-hit. He asked MLAs not to panic and warned parties against political exploitation. A special legislature session and cabinet meeting in Mangaluru are planned to address the situation.
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03:17 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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'SpiceJet chor hai' slogans raised as flights get delayed for up to 29 hours in Delhi

Over 100 passengers from two Dubai-bound SpiceJet flights sat in protest at Delhi airport after their flights were delayed by up to 29 hours and raised "SpiceJet chor hai" slogans. One flight was supposed to take off at 8:30 am on Monday while another was supposed to depart at 10:10 pm. Both hadn't departed by 2 pm on Tuesday.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
03:39 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Any levy on UPI is just tax collection: Ashneer Grover on potential merchant fees

Ashneer Grover reacted to the government barring banks from charging fees on UPI payments below ₹2,000, potentially leading to a Merchant Discount Rate on larger transactions. "Any levy on UPI is just tax collection," he said. "UPI is the one scientific achievement of India everyone acknowledges, par ab tax ki bali chadhegi (will be sacrificed at tax's altar)," he added.
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03:38 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Rice prices rise as countries stock up amid US-Iran war: Report

Rice prices in India have risen as the US-Iran war prompts countries to secure food supplies, boosting global demand. Basmati prices rose 15-20% in Q1 FY27 to about ₹100/kg from ₹85/kg, while non-basmati varieties gained 20-25%, with Sona Masoori rising to ₹63-64/kg. Higher overseas demand and poor rains in southern India are adding pressure.
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03:38 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mines in Hormuz Strait

The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a super oil tanker, EL GAIA, caught fire and exploded after hitting naval mines while attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz via a "forbidden" route. Efforts to contain fire failed, and the entire vessel was engulfed in flames, IRGC said, adding the strait remains closed and under Iranian naval control.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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What happened to Disha Salian on June 8, 2020 & why is CBI probing the case now?

Disha Salian, who had briefly worked as Sushant Singh Rajput’s manager, died after falling from a high-rise Mumbai building on June 8, 2020. Mumbai Police treated it as an accidental death/suicide, finding no foul play. Her father later alleged she was sexually assaulted and murdered. In September 2026, Bombay HC ordered a CBI probe, following which a case was filed.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Diwali gifting set to be expensive

Inflation has accelerated across several categories that typically see stronger demand around Diwali, as per a Moneycontrol analysis. The sharpest increase among major household gifting categories was visible in glassware, tableware and household utensils. Inflation has also steadily increased in furniture, furnishings and loose carpets, another category that typically sees increased purchases.
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03:59 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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What will happen to UPI payments of over ₹2,000 as govt issues rules for those under ₹2,000?

Finance Ministry has banned banks from charging any fees on payments worth under ₹2,000 made via UPI or RuPay debit cards. The government has said that all person-to-person UPI transfers, even those above ₹2,000, will remain free. Meanwhile, person-to-merchant transactions, which include payments made to businesses, remain free for now but could attract a Merchant Discount Rate later.
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02:45 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Sree Charani becomes 1st Indian to cross 800 points in T20I bowling rankings

Following India's Women's Asia Cup title win, India spinner Sree Charani surpassed the 800-point mark to top the ICC T20I bowling rankings with a rating of 804. She became the first Indian bowler to achieve this milestone. Charani needs two more points to equal Australia cricketer Megan Schutt's record of highest ratings ever in Women's T20I bowling, with 806 points.
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04:12 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Oracle begins fresh round of layoffs in India: Report

Oracle has begun a fresh round of layoffs in India, with employees across teams receiving termination notices, Moneycontrol reported, citing sources. The current round appears to have affected product engineering more heavily, they said. The exact number of impacted employees remains unknown, though earlier estimates suggested nearly 3,000 employees could be affected in India.
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04:04 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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To hell with Make in India: Exec as 307-kg leather goods held in Kolkata for inspection

Knights and Walker's Country Head Sreeram Ramdas criticised CBIC after 307-kg leather products were held up in Kolkata and all 17 cartons were opened for "inspection". "I bring USD to India...We aspire to compete with Montblanc...How do we do that when our consignments are held up for days?" Ramdas said. "To hell with Make in India," he added.
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04:04 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Scientists create protein-rich cookies using plastic, farm waste

A team from SIU Carbondale has engineered yeasts that can transform molecules from PET plastic and agricultural waste into proteins, fats, acids, vitamins and flavouring compounds. The researchers used these ingredients, along with fibre, starch and sweetener, to make protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Researchers hope µBites could be ready for public consumption within a few years.
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News By: Pravel Jain
04:26 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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Sensex falls 778 points, Nifty drops 280 points for second straight session

Indian equity indices ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday amid high volatility, with selling across sectors except IT. The Sensex fell 777.94 points to 74,003.82, while the Nifty dropped 279.50 points to 23,118.60. Sentiment stayed cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision, while higher crude oil prices and US bond yields added pressure.
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04:26 pm Tuesday, 15 September 2026

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