'Iron Man' like homes unveiled in Japan to replace humanoids

Japanese startup MW Inc has unveiled homes inspired by Tony Stark's smart home in 'Iron Man' with ceiling-mounted robotic arms to perform household chores. The Tokyo-based firm says its system is safer and easier to control in compact homes and aims to replace humanoid robots. The startup also aims to create a real-world equivalent of his AI butler, Jarvis.
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09:52 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Shipping safe for all nations except Saudi: Houthis after seizing Yemen's coast

After Houthis seized full control of the Yemeni coastline, expanding control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, their spokesperson Yahya Saree said that shipping is safe for all countries except Saudi Arabia. "We'll continue to enforce blockade for blockade and escalation for escalation," he added. Houthis claimed to have killed, wounded, or captured hundreds of Saudi-backed fighters.
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10:11 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Godzilla El Niño's clearest signs seen in Indian satellite's pictures

ISRO has claimed that pictures clicked by EOS-06 satellite, also called Oceansat-3, are showing the clearest signs yet of an impending Godzilla El Niño, NDTV reported. The pictures show a clear decline in marine productivity, marked by falling chlorophyll-a, across the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Oceansat-3 also detected a reversal in ocean surface winds, changing from easterlies to westerlies.
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10:10 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Maha minister’s brother & nephew assaulted by 20-25 people over road dispute

Maharashtra State Minister Atul Save's elder brother, Ajit Save, and nephew, Ameya Save, were allegedly assaulted by a group of 20-25 people following a road dispute in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. According to reports, Ameya suffered serious injuries, while Ajit required eight stitches on his head. Police have begun recording the victims' statements and are searching for the alleged attackers.
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10:28 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Gold and silver prices plunge in India

The prices of both gold and silver plunged on Friday, with gold falling by ₹2,700 per 10 grams and silver tumbling by ₹10,000 per kilogram. Gold settled at ₹1,55,900 per 10 grams, while silver ended the day at ₹2,34,600 per kilogram. The sharp dip in the precious metals' prices tracked selling pressure after a recent price rally delivered strong profits.
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10:19 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Norway Princess Astrid dies 2 days after brother King Harald's funeral

Older sister of Norway's late ‌King Harald, Princess Astrid, passed away on Friday at age 94, two days after attending her brother's funeral. Her health had deteriorated in recent months, and she received hospital treatment for pneumonia. King Harald had also passed away on a Friday last month, aged 89, after more than ​35 years on ​the throne.
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10:42 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Carlsen hands his POTM award to Vidit Gujrathi at Global Chess League

World number one Magnus Carlsen handed his Player of the Match (POTM) award to his teammate Vidit Gujrathi at Global Chess League (GCL) in Bengaluru on Friday. Carlsen said Vidit deserved the award more than him. Vidit defeated Daniil Dubov in a 96-move game to help defending champions Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in the penultimate round.
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10:39 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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India-EU move closer to trade deal as proposal reaches European Council

European Commission has moved proposals for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the European Council, marking a crucial step toward the landmark deal. After the council's approval, the agreement will require the consent of the European Parliament before it can come into force. Under the agreement, 96% of EU goods exports to India would see tariffs eliminated or reduced.
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10:58 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Reached out to Virat & Anushka for 'Hanuman Ansh' sequel: Producer

'Hanuman Ansh' producer Namrata Singh has approached well-known devotees of Neem Karoli Baba, including Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Julia Roberts, to make a cameo in the 'Hanuman Ansh' sequel. "I've reached out to some of them...they were aware of the film earlier," said Namrata. The third film will show how he influenced Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg, she added.
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10:57 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Pictures show Delhi decorated and lit up for 18th BRICS Summit

India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with the venue and surrounding New Delhi area decorated and illuminated for the event. The BRICS 2026 logo features colourful petals representing member countries and a central 'Namaste' gesture. The design symbolises warmth, respect, unity and cooperation among BRICS nations.
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11:12 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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BJP MLA-run school bans onion, potato during Jain festival in Maha, sparks protests

Seven Square Academy in Thane's Mira Road, run by BJP MLA Narendra Mehta, faced backlash after asking parents not to pack underground root vegetables like onions, garlic and potatoes and non-veg items in children's lunchboxes during eight-day Jain festival of Paryushan. However, it withdrew the circular after Opposition parties MNS and Shiv Sena(UBT) protested. Mehta said it was a request.
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11:11 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Trump links 9/11 attacks to Iran war, says 'That's why we fight'

Speaking at the Pentagon during a memorial ceremony for 9/11 terror attacks, US President Donald Trump referred to Iran war and said, "That's why we fight today." "Over the past six months, we've laid waste to the world's most prolific state sponsor of terrorism...Our warriors have fought an Islamic theocracy that has wished us death," War Secretary Pete Hegseth added.
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11:09 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Iranian Embassy pays tribute to 168 schoolkids killed in US attack as Prez visits

The pics of 168 kids killed in US-Israeli strikes on a school in Iran's Minab and drawings/paintings made by them were exhibited at an event at the Iranian Embassy in Delhi. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed Indian religious leaders, intellectuals and business leaders. Over 175 people, including teachers, died at the start of the US-Israel-Iran war on February 28.
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11:07 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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ED raids ex-U'khand CM's PA in 2016 exam irregularities case, seizes 200 grams gold

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided Chandan Singh Jeena, personal assistant of ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat, in a money laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in a 2016 state recruitment exam. The ED recovered ₹32 lakh in unaccounted cash, 200.5 grams of gold and 12 luxury watches. Additionally, bank accounts holding ₹52.16 lakh were frozen, while the PA's phone was seized.
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11:21 pm Friday, 11 September 2026

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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan, enter Asia Cup final

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 4 wickets to reach the Women's Asia Cup final against India. Fatima Sana starred with 47 runs and 4/36 but it wasn't enough. Sri Lanka recovered from 33/4, with Samarawickrama (36) and Dilhari (33) adding a crucial 67-run stand to seal victory with 8 balls remaining.
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How powerful would BRICS be if it were one country?

If the 11 BRICS members were one country, they would have around 4 billion people, over 49% of the world's population, and a combined GDP of $35.18 trillion, accounting for about 40% of the global economy. They would also have 17,654 military aircraft and over 70.61 lakh soldiers. Their 6,230 nuclear weapons would outnumber the G7 nations' 5,637 nuclear weapons.
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07:00 am Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Record for most sixes hit on Test debut equalled

Pakistan fast bowler Razaullah equalled the record for most sixes in an innings on men's Test debut, smashing nine against England in Birmingham on Friday. Batting at number nine, the 21-year-old slammed nine maximums in Pakistan's second innings. He matched New Zealand's Tim Southee, who hit nine sixes against England in Napier in 2008 during his debut appearance.
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08:11 am Saturday, 12 September 2026

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25-yr-old video from space shows smoke rising from buildings after 9/11 attacks

A 25-year-old video from space shows smoke rising from the Twin Towers after the deadly 9/11 attacks in the US that killed around 3,000 people. US astronaut Frank Culbertson had shot the video from the International Space Station. "It’s horrible to see smoke pouring from wounds in your own country from such a fantastic vantage point," he had said.
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08:33 am Saturday, 12 September 2026

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Why did Trump refuse Saudi Crown Prince's request to strike Houthis?

US President Donald Trump refused Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's request to strike Houthis, as US' immediate concern is avoiding another military front while US forces remain focused on Iran war, Axios reported. The US is instead providing intelligence and targeting assistance to Saudi Arabia, while US personnel are not participating directly in strikes, Reuters and CNN reported.
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08:59 am Saturday, 12 September 2026

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'Can we have a picture,' women delegates ask PM Modi at BRICS Summit; video viral

At the BRICS Business Forum, women delegates from other countries were seen requesting PM Narendra Modi for a picture. "Can we get a picture," a delegate requested PM Modi, to which he obliged. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and South African Cyril Ramaphosa were seen stepping aside to make room for the group taking pictures.
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