CFDA chief Steven Kolb resigns after PETA protests at NYFW turn physical
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) CEO Steven Kolb has resigned after over 20 years with the organisation. This comes after Kolb apologised for physically restraining and pushing PETA protesters who disrupted the COS runway at New York Fashion Week on September 13. The protests called for wool to be removed from the runway, alleging mistreatment of sheep.
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) CEO Steven Kolb has resigned after over 20 years with the organisation. This comes after Kolb apologised for physically restraining and pushing PETA protesters who disrupted the COS runway at New York Fashion Week on September 13. The protests called for wool to be removed from the runway, alleging mistreatment of sheep.
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Delhi govt maps pollution hotspots to combat air quality
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa chaired district-level review meetings to tackle air pollution. Officials directed agencies to map AQI-based hotspots, enforce dust-control norms, ban biomass burning, complete road works by Oct 31, and remove illegal encroachments. Special focus was placed on Patparganj Industrial Area and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal.
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05:41 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa chaired district-level review meetings to tackle air pollution. Officials directed agencies to map AQI-based hotspots, enforce dust-control norms, ban biomass burning, complete road works by Oct 31, and remove illegal encroachments. Special focus was placed on Patparganj Industrial Area and Anand Vihar Bus Terminal.
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Gujarat Dy CM holds farmer, women outreach under Seva Sankalp
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi interacted with farmers at Gujarat Farming University in Halol and attended a 'Matru Samvad' with women in Kheda under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026'. He highlighted PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana benefits, urged farmers to join cleanliness drives, and arrived at one venue via motorcycle yatra from Gandhinagar.
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Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi interacted with farmers at Gujarat Farming University in Halol and attended a 'Matru Samvad' with women in Kheda under 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan 2026'. He highlighted PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Awas Yojana benefits, urged farmers to join cleanliness drives, and arrived at one venue via motorcycle yatra from Gandhinagar.
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Pensioners protest in Shimla against 2025 pension law
Pensioners from Himachal Pradesh and central government bodies protested in Shimla, demanding withdrawal of the 2025 pension validation legislation. They allege the law divides pensioners based on retirement date, potentially denying pre-January 2026 retirees benefits under the 8th Pay Commission. A national march to Delhi is planned for November 25.
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Pensioners from Himachal Pradesh and central government bodies protested in Shimla, demanding withdrawal of the 2025 pension validation legislation. They allege the law divides pensioners based on retirement date, potentially denying pre-January 2026 retirees benefits under the 8th Pay Commission. A national march to Delhi is planned for November 25.
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What is Gondhal, Maharashtrian ritual behind India's 2027 Oscar entry?
Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's official 2027 Oscar entry, bringing a centuries-old Maharashtrian ritual into the spotlight. Traditionally, Gondhal is performed at night to invoke and worship the goddesses Bhavani and Renukai through devotional singing, dance, music, and storytelling. The performers, known as Gondhalis, conduct the ritual on occasions such as weddings.
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05:56 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Marathi film 'Gondhal' has been selected as India's official 2027 Oscar entry, bringing a centuries-old Maharashtrian ritual into the spotlight. Traditionally, Gondhal is performed at night to invoke and worship the goddesses Bhavani and Renukai through devotional singing, dance, music, and storytelling. The performers, known as Gondhalis, conduct the ritual on occasions such as weddings.
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Mumbai petrol dealers may stop UPI payments from Oct 15
Mumbai's Petrol Dealers Association has warned to discontinue UPI payments at fuel stations from October 15 if MDR charges are imposed on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. The association wrote to RBI Governor seeking full exemption for fuel retailers, warning the charges would cause significant financial pressure on dealers.
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06:14 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Mumbai's Petrol Dealers Association has warned to discontinue UPI payments at fuel stations from October 15 if MDR charges are imposed on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000. The association wrote to RBI Governor seeking full exemption for fuel retailers, warning the charges would cause significant financial pressure on dealers.
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India will follow independent foreign policy: MoS Singh
Union MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India will pursue an independent foreign policy based on national interests, responding to US President Trump signing the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.' Singh called tariffs 'unfair' and said India will source energy from wherever it is commercially viable.
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Union MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India will pursue an independent foreign policy based on national interests, responding to US President Trump signing the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.' Singh called tariffs 'unfair' and said India will source energy from wherever it is commercially viable.
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In pics: Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony
The opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games took place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan on Saturday, with Emperor Naruhito declaring the Games open. The two-hour ceremony featured Japan's national anthem, flag-raising, dance performances and fireworks. The ceremony was followed by the athletes' parade, with teams from 45 nations and the OCA Refugee Team participating.
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06:29 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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The opening ceremony of 20th Asian Games took place at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan on Saturday, with Emperor Naruhito declaring the Games open. The two-hour ceremony featured Japan's national anthem, flag-raising, dance performances and fireworks. The ceremony was followed by the athletes' parade, with teams from 45 nations and the OCA Refugee Team participating.
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Bhagwat defines India's secularism at Yuva Dharma Sansad
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed 1,700 Gen Z participants at Yuva Dharma Sansad in Ujjain, distinguishing India's 'dharma' from Western religion. He said India's secularism means non-discrimination among faiths, warned against human arrogance, urged youth to adopt environmental responsibility, and called for a 'dharmic' approach to business and wealth creation.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat addressed 1,700 Gen Z participants at Yuva Dharma Sansad in Ujjain, distinguishing India's 'dharma' from Western religion. He said India's secularism means non-discrimination among faiths, warned against human arrogance, urged youth to adopt environmental responsibility, and called for a 'dharmic' approach to business and wealth creation.
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Explosions near Saudi airport amid Houthi attacks, video surfaces
A large plume of smoke was visible near the main airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Saturday after explosions were heard amid Houthi attacks. Saudi had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital. Flames were visible rising from what appeared to be fuel tanks, Reuters reported.
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06:39 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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A large plume of smoke was visible near the main airport in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Saturday after explosions were heard amid Houthi attacks. Saudi had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around the capital. Flames were visible rising from what appeared to be fuel tanks, Reuters reported.
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SC acquits public servant, slams CBI for 'serious impatience'
The Supreme Court acquitted a Railway Protection Force officer in a 20-year-old bribery case, citing CBI's "serious impatience" in investigation. The court noted the trap was executed the same day as the FIR, doubted the recovered money was meant for the accused, and ruled the prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt.
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The Supreme Court acquitted a Railway Protection Force officer in a 20-year-old bribery case, citing CBI's "serious impatience" in investigation. The court noted the trap was executed the same day as the FIR, doubted the recovered money was meant for the accused, and ruled the prosecution failed to prove demand and acceptance beyond reasonable doubt.
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Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh blessed with a baby girl
Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were blessed with a baby girl on Saturday. The couple took to Instagram to share the news of the birth of their second child. Deepika and Ranveer, who got married in November 2018, were blessed with their first child, daughter Dua in September 2024.
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Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh were blessed with a baby girl on Saturday. The couple took to Instagram to share the news of the birth of their second child. Deepika and Ranveer, who got married in November 2018, were blessed with their first child, daughter Dua in September 2024.
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OpenAI's top model stabs baby doll 17 times, Anthropic's top model makes toxic gas in new test
A new RoboHarm benchmark, which tracks how easily top AI models perform life-threatening tasks, has been released by Robocurve Co-founder Jay Chooi. One test showed that OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra stabbed a baby doll in 17 of 20 attempts, while Anthropic's Fable 5.1 refused it each time. Fable 5.1 successfully produced toxic chloramine gas in four of 20 attempts.
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06:48 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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A new RoboHarm benchmark, which tracks how easily top AI models perform life-threatening tasks, has been released by Robocurve Co-founder Jay Chooi. One test showed that OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra stabbed a baby doll in 17 of 20 attempts, while Anthropic's Fable 5.1 refused it each time. Fable 5.1 successfully produced toxic chloramine gas in four of 20 attempts.
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Japan air force personnel in India for joint exercise praise Yoga, 'super delicious' curry
Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) personnel participating in the India-Japan joint air combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station in Jodhpur praised their experience. They said Yoga left an impression on them and described the Indian curry as "super delicious". "The Indian military personnel are very approachable, and we're able to communicate closely with them," they added.
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07:19 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) personnel participating in the India-Japan joint air combat exercise Veer Guardian 2026 at Air Force Station in Jodhpur praised their experience. They said Yoga left an impression on them and described the Indian curry as "super delicious". "The Indian military personnel are very approachable, and we're able to communicate closely with them," they added.
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RBI orders Maharashtra minister Patil's removal as Latur DCC Bank's director
RBI has ordered removal of Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil and seven others as directors of Latur District Central Cooperative Bank (DCC). Patil, an NCP leader, was removed following directions passed by the Bombay High Court in response to bank member Satish Sheshrao Jadhav's petition. The petition sought his removal as he'd exceeded the 10-year tenure limit for bank directors.
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07:18 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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RBI has ordered removal of Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil and seven others as directors of Latur District Central Cooperative Bank (DCC). Patil, an NCP leader, was removed following directions passed by the Bombay High Court in response to bank member Satish Sheshrao Jadhav's petition. The petition sought his removal as he'd exceeded the 10-year tenure limit for bank directors.
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Yuvraj shares video on 19th anniversary of his 6 sixes, recalls Mascarenhas hitting him for 5 sixes
Former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared a throwback video on 19th anniversary of his six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad in T20 World Cup 2007. The video also showed Dimitri Mascarenhas smashing Yuvraj for five consecutive sixes in an ODI just 14 days earlier. "It all started with this," he wrote.
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07:43 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Former Team India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh shared a throwback video on 19th anniversary of his six sixes in an over against Stuart Broad in T20 World Cup 2007. The video also showed Dimitri Mascarenhas smashing Yuvraj for five consecutive sixes in an ODI just 14 days earlier. "It all started with this," he wrote.
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Why did Trump ban 3 major news outlets from White House?
US President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House, accusing them of reporting fake news, adding, "I don't have to let them into...people's house." Trump said there was no specific incident that prompted the ban, stating, "It's really just cumulative stories over the past few years." He further said the outlets "shouldn't be able to constantly...report...lies".
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07:53 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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US President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House, accusing them of reporting fake news, adding, "I don't have to let them into...people's house." Trump said there was no specific incident that prompted the ban, stating, "It's really just cumulative stories over the past few years." He further said the outlets "shouldn't be able to constantly...report...lies".
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Petrol pumps to stop accepting UPI payments over ₹2,000 from Oct 15 in MP
Petrol pumps across Madhya Pradesh will stop accepting UPI transactions above ₹2,000 starting October 15, citing losses due to the newly imposed 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant payments. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the MP Petrol Pump Association, which represents 4,700 dealers statewide. Notably, the MDR framework will come into effect on October 15.
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07:52 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Petrol pumps across Madhya Pradesh will stop accepting UPI transactions above ₹2,000 starting October 15, citing losses due to the newly imposed 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on person-to-merchant payments. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the MP Petrol Pump Association, which represents 4,700 dealers statewide. Notably, the MDR framework will come into effect on October 15.
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Biometric Aadhaar authentication mandatory for subsidised LPG refills from Oct 1
The Central government announced that biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers from October 1 to book refills at regulated Retail Selling Price with applicable subsidy. It said 27.43 crore consumers, or 89.9%, have already completed authentication. Others can complete it during delivery, at distributor showrooms or through oil marketing companies' mobile apps.
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08:10 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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The Central government announced that biometric Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for domestic LPG consumers from October 1 to book refills at regulated Retail Selling Price with applicable subsidy. It said 27.43 crore consumers, or 89.9%, have already completed authentication. Others can complete it during delivery, at distributor showrooms or through oil marketing companies' mobile apps.
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Senior Houthi commander, 6 aides killed in Saudi airstrike near Bab el-Mandeb
Senior Houthi commander Firaq Mohsen al-Assar and six of his aides were killed in an airstrike near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in southwestern Yemen, a Yemeni official said. The rebel group did not confirm the death; however, several Houthi supporters mourned al-Assar's death on social media. As many as 30 Houthi rebels have reportedly been killed in the recent clashes.
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08:02 pm Saturday, 19 September 2026
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Senior Houthi commander Firaq Mohsen al-Assar and six of his aides were killed in an airstrike near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in southwestern Yemen, a Yemeni official said. The rebel group did not confirm the death; however, several Houthi supporters mourned al-Assar's death on social media. As many as 30 Houthi rebels have reportedly been killed in the recent clashes.
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