Fendi's ₹8-lakh 'Navratri-style' bag draws criticism

Fendi has launched a handbag embroidered with 39,500 beads and 475 mirrors, priced at more than ₹8 lakh. The product has drawn criticism, with many claiming that its design resembles India's traditional mirror work. Calling it a "Navratri" bag, businessman Harsh Goenka said the design 'looks exactly like a ₹500 bag available on the streets of Gujarat".
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12:14 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Retired Lionel Messi called up for one final Argentina appearance

Lionel Messi, who recently retired from international football, has been called up by Argentina for a farewell appearance against Benin on October 6 in Buenos Aires. Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia described the occasion as the 39-year-old's "last tango". Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning players and their families have also been invited to join the farewell.
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12:09 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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'TMC leader ran OYO rooms at Kolkata college, asked female students to compromise,' claims student

A student at Kolkata's Surendranath Law College has alleged that TMC leader Debasish Banerjee used to run two rooms at the campus as 'OYO rooms' that had beds, pillows, and attached bathrooms. She also claimed that Banerjee asked female students "to compromise." "We knew such rooms existed...but we were unaware of what went on inside them," the college Vice-Principal said.
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12:29 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Education Department reviews 95% physical files in cleanup, earns ₹7 crore from scrap

The Department of Higher Education (DoHE) has reviewed more than 95% of its physical files and over 87% of its e-files under Special Campaign 5.0, according to official data. The cleanup campaign helped free up 14,44,839 square feet of office space, while the department generated ₹6.89 crore through scrap disposal. The exercise covered around 1,159 sites across the country.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
12:28 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Twin earthquakes rock Nepal days after deadly flash floods

Two earthquakes struck northwestern Nepal within three hours on Wednesday. According to National Center for Seismology, the first earthquake of 4.5-magnitude struck at 1:51 am, followed by a 4.2-magnitude tremor at 4:28 am. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The earthquakes come days after deadly flash floods in Nepal killed around 1,400 people.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
12:43 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Air pollution linked to higher suicide risk: Study

Exposure to air pollutants, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may increase the risk of suicide and suicidal thoughts, according to a study. Researchers found that these pollutants have been linked to neurological effects that can impair brain function and influence mood and stress resilience. Globally, over 7,20,000 people die by suicide every year.
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12:35 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Anthropic controlling best AI would be like Hitler with nuclear bomb, says Chinese techie

An engineer at China's AI startup DeepSeek said that Anthropic mastering artificial general intelligence (AGI) would be like Hitler obtaining atomic-bomb technology before the Allies. Liu Shengyu said he does not "trust Anthropic or OpenAI" to make cutting-edge intelligence "open and affordable". His remarks come amid growing concerns about the potential risks AI could pose to humanity.
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12:56 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Home Minister Amit Shah visits Lalbaugcha Raja with family, seeks blessings

Home Minister Amit Shah visited Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai with his family and sought blessings. Maharashtra Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis was also present during Shah's visit. In a video shared by Shah, he was seen touching the feet of the deity and greeting people. Notably, the Ganesh festival will conclude on September 25.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
12:50 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Indian Navy ship and Pakistani navy ship collide; India takes action

India summoned Pakistan High Commission's Chargé d'Affaires and lodged a strong protest over the unacceptable and unprofessional conduct of Pakistani naval units at sea that led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit. India said that while the incident didn't cause major damage, Pakistan flouted an advance notice agreement. India's Chargé d'Affaires will also lodge a protest in Pakistan.
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News By: Arshiya Chopra
01:09 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Amanda Seyfried announces divorce from Thomas Sadoski after 9 years of marriage

'Mean Girls' actress Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have announced divorce after nine years of marriage. "We've been separated for a while, and it's proven to be the right move for us and our family unit. We've got each other forever, and it's GOOD," the couple wrote in a joint statement to People. The actors are parents to two children.
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01:25 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Proposed MDR structure doesn't make sense for investing, broking: Nithin

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath said the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI was "probably inevitable" given the payment system's widespread adoption. However, he said the proposed MDR structure "doesn't really make sense" for investing and broking. "The problem with broking is that there is no guarantee that money transferred to a broker will actually result in a transaction," Kamath added.
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01:16 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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What is known about the collision between Indian & Pakistani Navy ships?

A Pakistani Navy vessel collided with an Indian Navy warship, which was on a routine surveillance mission, in the northern Arabian Sea on Tuesday evening, as per government sources. The Pakistani ship approached at high speed and manoeuvred in an "unprofessional and unsafe" manner, but the collision didn't cause damage. India summoned Pakistan's top diplomat in Delhi following the collision.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
01:35 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Who is Seema Pahuja, the CBI officer probing Disha Salian's death case?

CBI officer Seema Pahuja, who is leading the probe into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has been associated with the CBI investigations into the 2020 Hathras case. She was also part of the CBI team that investigated the rape and murder of a doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
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01:30 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Even Kevin Pietersen’s genius could not match Harry Brook’s talent: Ben Stokes

Ex-England captain Ben Stokes said even Kevin Pietersen's "genius" could not match Harry Brook's talent after England captain Brook smashed 114*(49) against Sri Lanka in the first T20I. Stokes later admitted the comparison was "a bit harsh" on Pietersen but added that both were "freak talents", and Brook was better in his opinion. England won the match by 119 runs.
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01:56 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Around 5,000 Bangladeshis stuck at home after UAE cancels visas abruptly

Around 5,000 Bangladeshis who returned home on leave are stuck in their country after the UAE abruptly cancelled their visas without any warning or explanation, reports claimed. The Bangladesh government has taken up the matter with the UAE and has sought a review of the visa cancellations. Notably, around 12 lakh Bangladeshi nationals live and work in the UAE.
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01:53 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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'Hanuman Ansh' Telugu release uncertain as Trivikram steps away

Filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas has reportedly stepped away from presenting 'Hanuman Ansh' in Telugu, days before its scheduled release on September 18. The film's Hyderabad teaser launch was also cancelled at the last minute due to some "problems". While the release date remains unchanged for now, the film will not be presented through Trivikram's Fortune Four Cinemas.
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02:13 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Gold, silver prices rise on MCX ahead of US Fed decision

Gold futures for October expiry rose ₹942 to ₹1,51,751 per 10 grams on Wednesday, according to Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) data. Meanwhile, silver futures for December expiry gained ₹3,082 to ₹2,35,200 per kg around 2 pm. The surge came ahead of the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with market experts expecting a rate hike.
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02:08 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Pak, which refused to help Saudi amid Houthi attacks, slams attack near Mecca without naming Houthis

Pakistan, which refused to help its ally Saudi Arabia amid attacks by Houthis, has now slammed the drone attacks near the holy city of Mecca without naming the Houthis. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous attempted drone attack...The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act," Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif said.
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News By: Ankush Verma
02:57 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Thick haze blankets Indonesia's Borneo after most intense wildfires in 11 yrs

Thick haze has blanketed Indonesia's Borneo island, reducing visibility to less than 1 km, with residents struggling to breathe in the toxic air. The haze follows the country's most intense wildfires in 11 years amid a super-El ⁠Niño which has driven up temperatures and caused droughts. The reduced visibility has disrupted flights and firefighting efforts.
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03:11 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Isha Rikhi reveals Badshah cheated on her 'physically, emotionally and socially'

Actress Isha Rikhi has revealed that she was cheated by ex-husband Badshah "physically, emotionally and socially". During a conversation with a contestant on a reality show, Isha said she wasn't introduced to all the people in Badshah's social circle, but only to a select group. Isha said people around him showed her the picture which Badshah wanted her to see.
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03:23 pm Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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