Stanford University uses AI to replace Hispanic student with Black woman in ad, faces backlash

Stanford University faced backlash after it used AI to replace a Hispanic student with an image of a Black woman in an advertisement. The university removed the advertisement, saying, "Both the alteration and lack of disclosure in this case violate policy. We are working...to provide additional training and ensure proper review of all materials."
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09:29 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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138th-ranked India hold 44th-ranked FIFA World Cup side Panama to 1-1 draw

India held 44th-ranked Panama to a 1-1 draw in their international football friendly match in Bengaluru on Friday. Ryan Williams put 138th-ranked India ahead in the 41st minute following an assist from Akash Mishra. Panama, who featured in FIFA World Cup 2026, equalised in the 68th minute. India will next face Brazil on October 3.
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09:30 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Mushtaq was shooting for a film 20 days before death: Son Mohsin

Actor Mushtaq Khan's son, Mohsin Khan, revealed that his father's last film shoot was on September 4, 20 days before death. Mushtaq last faced the camera for Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera's son, Abir Singh's debut film 'Tarzan', alongside Rajat Bedi, Rajpal Yadav and Chunky Pandey. "He lived a good life; despite being in hospital, he went away smiling," added Mohsin.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
10:44 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Heavy rainfall predicted in UP on Sept 26, schools across several districts shut

IMD has predicted heavy rainfall across various parts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, September 26. Keeping this in mind, schools in several districts including Lucknow, Agra, Prayagraj, Gonda, Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, Gorakhpur, Amroha, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Mirzapur, Fatehpur and Barabanki have been declared shut. CM Yogi Adityanath urged citizens not to step out of their homes unnecessarily.
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News By: Garima Garg
10:45 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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FIR names CMO staffer after Bihar CM's now-deleted post reveals Jamui victim's identity

After a now-deleted post on Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary's social media revealed the identity of the minor girl molested in Jamui, an FIR has been registered against a stenographer in the CM's Office, Sagar Prasad. He allegedly uploaded the post. The Opposition had slammed CM Choudhary, as revealing a minor victim's identity is an offence under the POCSO Act.
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News By: Garima Garg
11:05 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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Sensex & Nifty fall for 7 consecutive weeks in longest such streak since 2008 crisis

Sensex and Nifty 50 recorded a seven-week losing streak, the longest since the 2008 financial crisis, according to reports. Sensex fell 4,603 points, and Nifty slumped 1,430 points in seven weeks since August 7. In this week alone, Sensex plunged by 963 points and Nifty by 274 points. Day-wise, both indices ended in the green on Friday.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:00 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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UPI fee decision mutually agreed upon by banks, QR providers: Sitharaman

Reacting to the recent backlash over Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2,000, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said funds collected from this will not go into government's treasury. She said, "This is a decision mutually agreed upon by...banks providing Point-of-Sale machines, QR service providers, and collecting banks." She further ruled out any burden on consumers.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
03:14 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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SBI to waive ATM charges nationwide during Sept 28-30 bank strike

In relief to customers, SBI has waived all ATM transaction charges nationwide for withdrawals at any bank's ATM from September 28 to 30, during the proposed bank unions' strike. During this period, SBI will continue providing essential services through YONO, Mobile Banking and 24×7 Contact Centre. All public sector banks will remain open on Sunday ahead of the strike.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
02:30 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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What will happen to your month-end salary during Sept 28-30 bank strike?

The month-end salary impact of the September 28-30 bank strike will vary for private and government employees. Central government employees and pensioners are set to receive their salaries and pensions ahead of the strike. For private-sector and other employees, salary may be credited early or delayed depending on when employers process payroll and the receiving bank's operations.
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News By: Ankit Tiwari
07:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Indian envoy laughs as Pak PM claims false victory in 2025 conflict; video goes viral

Indian diplomat R Srinivas was seen laughing after Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif falsely claimed victory during the May 2025 conflict with India. A video of Srinivas's reaction has gone viral on social media. Pakistan PM Sharif made the claim while speaking at the UNGA. Notably, India destroyed Pakistan's 11 airbases during Operation Sindoor in 2025.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
09:42 am Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Cashfree partners with Biswa for festive campaign, waives payment fees

Cashfree has roped in comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath for its festive campaign, waiving payment gateway fees for new merchants on their first ₹20 lakh in sales. The offer includes a dedicated account manager and guaranteed next-day settlement. Cashfree, which powers over 1 million businesses, said 51% of online business volumes occur during the festive season.
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10:00 am Saturday, 26 September 2026

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AI is powerful enough to cause a billion deaths: Bill Gates

Microsoft Co-founder and billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates joined a growing chorus of tech leaders and employees warning about AI’s existential risks. "AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that, you know, cause a billion deaths," he said. "There’s never been a weapon as powerful as the combination of people with ill intent using the latest AI tools," he added.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
10:39 am Saturday, 26 September 2026

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India win historic 4th women’s kabaddi gold at Asian Games, defeat Iran in final

India won their fourth women’s kabaddi gold medal in Asian Games history after defeating Iran 37-34 in the final. The defending champions successfully retained the title they won at Asian Games 2022. India have now won gold in four of the five Asian Games editions since women’s kabaddi debuted in 2010, with their only non-gold finish coming in 2018.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:37 am Saturday, 26 September 2026

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India's Abhay Singh thrashes Pakistan's Muhammad Irfan, to fight for squash gold at Asian Games

Indian squash player Abhay Singh defeated Pakistan's Muhammad Ashab Irfan in the men's singles semi-final at Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to reach the final. The 28-year-old, India's highest-ranked men's player, won the match 3-0 (11-3, 12-10, 11-6). Abhay is the second Indian squash player after Saurav Ghosal to reach the men's singles final.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
12:49 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Manchester City found guilty of 114 of 115 financial-rule breaches, Premier League titles at risk

Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges they faced. No sanctions have yet been decided and Manchseter City are expected to appeal. A retrospective points deduction could alter past standings and potentially put some of City's Premier League titles at risk. The charges cover alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018.
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09:04 pm Friday, 25 September 2026

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India win 4th gold medal at Asian Games 2026 as men's kabaddi team clinches historic title

India won their fourth gold medal at Asian Games 2026 after the men's kabaddi team defeated Iran 40-34 in the final on Saturday. The victory gave India a record-extending ninth men's kabaddi gold at the continental event. Earlier today, India also bagged gold medal in women's kabaddi event.
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03:39 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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What lies did Pakistan PM tell during his speech at UN General Assembly?

The first lie that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told the UNGA was that "Pakistan faced external aggression from India last year", however, India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to Pakistan's terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He then lied that Pakistan "repulsed India's attacks", however, India destroyed multiple bases and terrorist hideouts in Pakistan as part of Operation Sindoor.
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News By: Ankush Verma
03:47 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Iran kabaddi player spotted using phone during Asian Games final against India, sparks debate

Iranian kabaddi player Hadiseh Varastehkalmarzi was spotted using a mobile phone while sitting on the bench during the Asian Games 2026 women's final against India. Varastehkalmarzi appeared to be taking videos or photographs with the phone during the match. Several social media users questioned whether players are permitted to use mobile phones during matches.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
09:09 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Who are the richest Telugu actors?

According to the 2026 Hurun India Rich List, four Telugu stars feature among India's 10 richest actors. While Shah Rukh Khan ranks at the top of the list, Nagarjuna comes second with ₹5,000 crore. This is followed by Chiranjeevi at eighth with ₹1,700 crore, Venkatesh Daggubati at ninth with ₹1,650 crore, and Ram Charan at 10th with ₹1,400 crore.
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News By: Ishita Ranganath
09:23 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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11-year-old Indian-origin Bodhana becomes youngest Women’s Grandmaster in history

England's Indian-origin chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest Women's Grandmaster (WGM) in history at 11 after securing her third WGM norm at the Chess Olympiad 2026 in Samarkand. Sivanandan has scored 6.5 points from nine games, including five wins and three draws. She had secured her second WGM norm at Dole Open in July.
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09:30 pm Saturday, 26 September 2026

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