India secured 7.8% GDP growth even in a challenging time: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the 7.8% GDP growth in the Indian economy and said that the country has achieved such growth even during a challenging period. "One hand, India's economy is growing...on the other, the world's trust in India is also increasing," the PM further added. PM Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2026 in Delhi.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the 7.8% GDP growth in the Indian economy and said that the country has achieved such growth even during a challenging period. "One hand, India's economy is growing...on the other, the world's trust in India is also increasing," the PM further added. PM Modi inaugurated the Semicon India 2026 in Delhi.
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Famous 5-star resort Imagica to be sold for ₹248 crore
Imagicaaworld Entertainment has announced that it'll sell its famous five-star resort, 'Novotel Imagica', to Juniper Hotels for ₹248 crore to meet its long-term capital needs for expansion. Novotel Imagica is located next to Imagicaa Theme and Water Park on Khopoli-Pali Road, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The resort has 287 Superior Rooms, five suites, 20 Premier Rooms and a Presidential Suite.
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02:28 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Imagicaaworld Entertainment has announced that it'll sell its famous five-star resort, 'Novotel Imagica', to Juniper Hotels for ₹248 crore to meet its long-term capital needs for expansion. Novotel Imagica is located next to Imagicaa Theme and Water Park on Khopoli-Pali Road, off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The resort has 287 Superior Rooms, five suites, 20 Premier Rooms and a Presidential Suite.
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IRDAI to test system that may deny fuel to uninsured vehicles: Report
IRDAI is planning to test an automated number plate recognition system that will match vehicle registration numbers with insurance records, Moneycontrol reported. The system could eventually allow fuel stations to deny petrol or diesel to uninsured vehicles. The Supreme Court recently proposed linking fuel supply to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance.
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02:25 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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IRDAI is planning to test an automated number plate recognition system that will match vehicle registration numbers with insurance records, Moneycontrol reported. The system could eventually allow fuel stations to deny petrol or diesel to uninsured vehicles. The Supreme Court recently proposed linking fuel supply to vehicles' insurance status to enforce mandatory third-party motor insurance.
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Trump wishes PM Modi on his 76th birthday
The US Embassy in India extended birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump. "Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year," the Embassy's post read. In 2025, Trump was the first leader to wish him a happy birthday. In the last year, Trump has praised PM Modi publicly several times.
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02:21 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The US Embassy in India extended birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump. "Wishing you all the health and happiness in the coming year," the Embassy's post read. In 2025, Trump was the first leader to wish him a happy birthday. In the last year, Trump has praised PM Modi publicly several times.
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Saudi club Al-Taawoun fined, fans given stadium ban for 'Jota' chants
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has ordered Al-Taawoun to play their next two Saudi Pro League home matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves over the death of his friend Diogo Jota. The club was also fined nearly ₹26 lakh. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo had urged the league to impose lifetime stadium bans on fans involved.
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02:42 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has ordered Al-Taawoun to play their next two Saudi Pro League home matches behind closed doors after their supporters taunted Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves over the death of his friend Diogo Jota. The club was also fined nearly ₹26 lakh. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo had urged the league to impose lifetime stadium bans on fans involved.
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Congress denies its MPs backed UPI charge proposal, says govt trying to divert attention
The Congress on Thursday denied that its five MPs, who were reportedly present at a meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, backed the UPI charge proposal. It stated that the panel had not discussed the recently announced measure. The Congress added that the government is trying to divert attention from "gigantic backlash" after the "UPI tax" decision.
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02:39 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The Congress on Thursday denied that its five MPs, who were reportedly present at a meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, backed the UPI charge proposal. It stated that the panel had not discussed the recently announced measure. The Congress added that the government is trying to divert attention from "gigantic backlash" after the "UPI tax" decision.
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How an Indian-origin man cheated Taylor Swift's husband, others in ₹335-crore fraud?
India-born Siddharth Jawahar raised over $35 million (₹335 crore) from investors, including Taylor Swift's husband, Travis Kelce, through his US-based investment company. Instead of investing as promised, he put 99% of the funds into a declining investment, Philip Morris Pakistan. Jawahar used new funds to pay earlier investors and fund a lavish lifestyle.
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02:58 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India-born Siddharth Jawahar raised over $35 million (₹335 crore) from investors, including Taylor Swift's husband, Travis Kelce, through his US-based investment company. Instead of investing as promised, he put 99% of the funds into a declining investment, Philip Morris Pakistan. Jawahar used new funds to pay earlier investors and fund a lavish lifestyle.
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I'm done playing victim, need to be happy: Nagal after injury-hit 2026 season
India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal, who endured an injury-hit 2026 season, said he is done "playing the victim" and is now focused on enjoying his tennis rather than constantly chasing results. The biggest change, according to Nagal, has been mental rather than technical. "I realised that I need to be happier. Very simple, actually," the 29-year-old added.
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03:13 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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India's top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal, who endured an injury-hit 2026 season, said he is done "playing the victim" and is now focused on enjoying his tennis rather than constantly chasing results. The biggest change, according to Nagal, has been mental rather than technical. "I realised that I need to be happier. Very simple, actually," the 29-year-old added.
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What is tai chi walking?
In tai chi walking, a person moves slowly and intentionally, learning how to transfer their weight fully from one leg to other. It involves taking deliberate, flowing steps while engaging the core, relaxing the shoulders, and moving the arms gently in sync with the legs. Each step is performed with focus and mindfulness, making it both physical and mental exercise.
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03:03 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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In tai chi walking, a person moves slowly and intentionally, learning how to transfer their weight fully from one leg to other. It involves taking deliberate, flowing steps while engaging the core, relaxing the shoulders, and moving the arms gently in sync with the legs. Each step is performed with focus and mindfulness, making it both physical and mental exercise.
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Firm that built ₹4,200-cr Lucknow-Kanpur E-way banned for 3 yrs after repeated cave-ins
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) banned PNC Infratech and its subsidiary, Awadh Expressway Private Limited, for three years after repeated cave-ins at Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. During this ban, PNC Infratech will be unable to bid for new tenders issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and NHAI. The expressway was built at a cost of ₹4,200 crore.
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03:02 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) banned PNC Infratech and its subsidiary, Awadh Expressway Private Limited, for three years after repeated cave-ins at Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway. During this ban, PNC Infratech will be unable to bid for new tenders issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and NHAI. The expressway was built at a cost of ₹4,200 crore.
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Chandrasekaran gets reappointed as head of Tata Sons, reversing his decision to quit: Report
N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as Tata Sons Chairman as the company's board voted against Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata's opposition to the tenure extension, reports said. Noel's vote was countered by Vice Chairman Venu Srinivasan. Noel, who recorded his dissent, wanted the board to focus on finding a new Chairman after Chandrasekaran announced his exit last month.
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N Chandrasekaran has been reappointed as Tata Sons Chairman as the company's board voted against Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata's opposition to the tenure extension, reports said. Noel's vote was countered by Vice Chairman Venu Srinivasan. Noel, who recorded his dissent, wanted the board to focus on finding a new Chairman after Chandrasekaran announced his exit last month.
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Student builds voice-based Braille printer for visually-impaired kids, wins ₹6 lakh award
Himaja Lingampalli, a fourth-year BTech student, developed 'Rudhra', a voice-enabled Braille printing system to make Braille more accessible. The innovation has won the James Dyson Award in India for 2026. She transformed the device, which earlier had buttons for Braille characters, to be voice-enabled after a student asked her why they couldn't just speak instead of pressing a button.
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Himaja Lingampalli, a fourth-year BTech student, developed 'Rudhra', a voice-enabled Braille printing system to make Braille more accessible. The innovation has won the James Dyson Award in India for 2026. She transformed the device, which earlier had buttons for Braille characters, to be voice-enabled after a student asked her why they couldn't just speak instead of pressing a button.
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Tata Sons approves plan to make one of India's largest companies go public
Tata Sons board on Thursday approved a fresh five-year tenure extension for its Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as Noel Tata's vote was outnumbered by other board members, reports said. The board has also approved one of India's largest companies' plan to go public and list on stock exchanges. This comes days after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to stay private.
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Tata Sons board on Thursday approved a fresh five-year tenure extension for its Chairman, N Chandrasekaran, as Noel Tata's vote was outnumbered by other board members, reports said. The board has also approved one of India's largest companies' plan to go public and list on stock exchanges. This comes days after the RBI rejected Tata Sons' bid to stay private.
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Father says son 'brainwashed into Islam', court disagrees & sets man free from family's 'custody'
The Allahabad High Court has ordered that Ayush Malik, a 31-year-old man from Shamli who converted to Islam and married a Muslim girl, can't be restrained by his family. Ayush's father told the court that his son was brainwashed into accepting Islam, but Ayush denied this. The HC said the family's concern can't override constitutionally protected autonomy.
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03:36 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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The Allahabad High Court has ordered that Ayush Malik, a 31-year-old man from Shamli who converted to Islam and married a Muslim girl, can't be restrained by his family. Ayush's father told the court that his son was brainwashed into accepting Islam, but Ayush denied this. The HC said the family's concern can't override constitutionally protected autonomy.
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African wild dogs trek thousands of kilometres to find mates: Study
African wild dogs can travel more than 4,000 km across the continent in search of mates, according to a new study. Three brothers covered 4,126 km over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal, the study found. Four dispersing groups covered a combined 9,863 km, more than twice the width of the United States, it added.
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African wild dogs can travel more than 4,000 km across the continent in search of mates, according to a new study. Three brothers covered 4,126 km over eight months, marking the longest recorded dispersal by any African mammal, the study found. Four dispersing groups covered a combined 9,863 km, more than twice the width of the United States, it added.
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Don't force us to pass order: SC to Manipur govt over 25 unnatural deaths at relief camps
The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern and slammed Manipur government over alleged cases of 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps. The top court was hearing petitions linked to investigation of sexual violence cases that surfaced during the 2023 ethnic violence. "Tell...Chief Secretary not to force the court to pass an order. Inform us what steps you've taken," it added.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern and slammed Manipur government over alleged cases of 25 unnatural deaths in relief camps. The top court was hearing petitions linked to investigation of sexual violence cases that surfaced during the 2023 ethnic violence. "Tell...Chief Secretary not to force the court to pass an order. Inform us what steps you've taken," it added.
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Can't be that Hindi won't be taught in state: SC tells Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court said the Tamil Nadu government needs to change its mindset towards Hindi while hearing a plea related to the establishment of Navodaya schools. The Tamil Nadu government has raised concerns that the schools would follow a three-language policy, including Hindi. "It can't be that Hindi won't be taught in the soil of Tamil Nadu," the Court added.
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The Supreme Court said the Tamil Nadu government needs to change its mindset towards Hindi while hearing a plea related to the establishment of Navodaya schools. The Tamil Nadu government has raised concerns that the schools would follow a three-language policy, including Hindi. "It can't be that Hindi won't be taught in the soil of Tamil Nadu," the Court added.
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Why do some chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants for months?
Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers sometimes continue to carry their infants after they die, a behaviour known as infant corpse carrying (ICC). University of Oxford research found that older infants, who were more closely bonded with their mothers, were carried for longer than younger infants. The results suggest that the strong social bond between chimpanzee mothers and their infants drives ICC.
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04:13 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Chimpanzee and bonobo mothers sometimes continue to carry their infants after they die, a behaviour known as infant corpse carrying (ICC). University of Oxford research found that older infants, who were more closely bonded with their mothers, were carried for longer than younger infants. The results suggest that the strong social bond between chimpanzee mothers and their infants drives ICC.
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New US sanctions will make Ukraine peace deal harder, warns Russia
Reacting to US' Russia sanctions bill, the Kremlin said, "It falls under the category of unfriendly actions...the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine." The bill would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. It is awaiting Trump's signature.
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04:29 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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Reacting to US' Russia sanctions bill, the Kremlin said, "It falls under the category of unfriendly actions...the imposition of any additional sanctions by the US would certainly complicate efforts to find a peace settlement in Ukraine." The bill would authorise President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas. It is awaiting Trump's signature.
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OpenAI model caught fabricating missing information during training
OpenAI disclosed a concerning behaviour observed during the training of its unreleased 5.6-sol model. An agent preparing a financial model was caught writing hidden instructions to fabricate missing historical data and withhold that fact unless asked by user. The model's summaries involved instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes. OpenAI disclosed six cases of "concerning" AI behaviour.
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04:25 pm Thursday, 17 September 2026
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OpenAI disclosed a concerning behaviour observed during the training of its unreleased 5.6-sol model. An agent preparing a financial model was caught writing hidden instructions to fabricate missing historical data and withhold that fact unless asked by user. The model's summaries involved instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes. OpenAI disclosed six cases of "concerning" AI behaviour.
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