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Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A?

Times of India - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:58
Debris believed to be a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile booster was found in Yemen. Open-source analysts identified the component and attributed it to Saudi Arabia's military. This discovery occurs amid intensified fighting and increased missile attacks in the region. The DF-15A is a solid-fuelled short-range ballistic missile with a significant range. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed operating this specific Chinese missile system.
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Four members of family die in fire at home in Belagavi

Hindu - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:51
Two members of the family are undergoing treatment for injuries
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Young man drives car wearing helmet in Athani

Hindu - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:47
An AI camera recorded the car passing through Ambedkar Circle in Athani a few days ago
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‘Drunk men made offensive gestures’: Gurgaon biker’s brother

Times of India - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:35
A woman's family will file a police complaint after her two-wheeler was hit by a car. The family alleges four drunk individuals were inside the vehicle which caused her distress. Gurgaon Police registered an FIR after taking suo motu cognisance of the incident. The victim's brother stated she was chased and subjected to offensive gestures. The woman is experiencing trauma after the hit-and-run incident on Golf Course Road.
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U.S. military says Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

Hindu - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:25
The report noted "the munitions expenditure on OEF has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and revealed industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply”
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Karnataka: 4 of a family killed after refrigerator explodes in Belagavi house

Times of India - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 03:09
A refrigerator explosion and subsequent fire tragically killed four family members in Belagavi. Two other family members sustained critical injuries and are receiving hospital treatment. The devastating incident occurred late Monday night while the family was celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi. The fire quickly engulfed the house, trapping the occupants and preventing escape. Police are currently investigating the exact cause of the explosion and the ensuing blaze.
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U.S. lawmaker submits amendment naming India in Russia sanctions act

Hindu - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 01:15
The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, passed by the U.S. Senate by an overwhelming 86-11 vote last month, seeks to impose sanctions not only on Russia's leadership and energy sector but also on the "shadow fleet" of vessels that enable Moscow to evade sanctions on oil deliveries.
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Bamboo mass flowering and die-off can trigger ecological crisis and wildlife conflict, study warns

Hindu - Tue, 09/15/2026 - 00:59
Synchronous flowering and die-off can open the door to invasive weeds, fuel wildfires, trigger rodent surges and push elephants into farmland, says Kerala Forest Research Institute study
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Ritabrata-led TMC camp names candidates for Bengal bypolls

Hindu - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 21:56
Mohammad Eteshamul Haque will contest from Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district as the rebel TMC candidate, while Safiuzzaman Sheikh has been nominated from Rejinagar in Murshidabad
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At 84, Nan Barb drives 2,000km a month delivering clothes across Australia

Times of India - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 21:20
At the age of 84, Nan Barb is a remarkable woman who travels over two thousand kilometers each month. She dedicates her time to delivering donated clothing from her op shop to remote communities throughout Western Australia. Her efforts bridge the gap for those in isolated areas who require essential goods, and the community is actively fundraising to secure a larger truck to enhance her vital mission.
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Intensify protest over land acquisition: Rakesh Tikait urges Noida farmers

Hindu - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 21:12
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) national spokesperson alleged that the administration was preventing farmers from holding protests and meeting officials; farmers have been seeking developed residential plots and enhanced compensation for land acquired for development projects
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Govt. bars bank charges on payments up to ₹2,000 via UPI, RuPay-powered debit cards

Hindu - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:48
The government notified changes ‌in the Payment And ​Settlement ⁠Act, 2007
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DBT transfer to 1,200 beneficiaries, 22 milk cooperatives handed registration certificates in U.P. dairy conclave

Hindu - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:28
A dairy conclave of the three divisions was held in Jhansi on September 11 with theme of women participation and entrepreneurship in dairy development
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'Why wasn't FIR slapped on Justice Varma?' Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani

Times of India - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:23
Leading lawyers called for judicial reform and increased transparency in the system. They questioned the lack of an FIR after cash was found at a judge's residence. Chief Justice Surya Kant defended the judiciary's internal complaint redressal mechanism. He stated that most complaints arise from disgruntled litigants after court reversals. Lawyers also criticized the opaqueness in judicial appointments and transfers.
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Massachusetts dairy turns manure and food waste into $155,000 annual savings

Times of India - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:22
Jordan Dairy Farms in Rutland, Massachusetts, embraces cutting-edge anaerobic digestion technology to revolutionize waste management. By transforming cow manure and food scraps into energy and fertilizer, the farm not only boosts its sustainability but also slashes operational costs. This innovative approach not only supports the farm’s productivity but also significantly mitigates its environmental footprint, showcasing a model for responsible agriculture.
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Kerala HC issues notice to Mani C. Kappan on petition seeking disqualification as Pala MLA

Hindu - Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:00
The matter will be considered again on September 22
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