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India women snub trophy ceremony, Saikia says meeting Naqvi was 'normal tradition'

Activist and local resident of Panihati, Debasish Dutta has written scores on the previous Trinamool Congress regime and now the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government but no action has been taken to address the situation

A woman biker claims a car repeatedly followed her on Sunday. The car allegedly hit her motorcycle and then fled the scene. Footage shared online shows the alleged collision and the car driving away. A friend pursued the car and confronted the driver at a traffic signal. The biker has appealed to Gurgaon Police for action and accountability.

Ganges Grandmasters stunned the favourites, APL Pipers, to win the GCL 2026 title on Sunday, powered by an unconventional team culture built on humour, trust and camaraderie. First-time coach Adiban Baskaran became the unlikely catalyst, blending superstition, calmness inspired by MS Dhoni, and personal bonds with players. Ian Nepomniachtchi and Stavroula Tsolakidou delivered decisive wins, completing a remarkable underdog triumph.

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi is being seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India. From pushing reforms in global governance to strengthening trade cooperation and facilitating dialogue among rival nations, the summit highlighted India’s growing role as a bridge between competing global powers. Here’s a look at the key outcomes and why the New Delhi Declaration matters.

After a six-year delay, Alexander Zverev triumphantly claimed his first US Open title, defeating Ben Shelton in a match full of memorable moments. This victory provided a sweet redemption from his 2020 final loss. Reflecting on his achievement, Zverev acknowledged the unwavering support from his family and team, underscoring the significance of this Grand Slam win during a superb season for the German athlete.

A retired Group Captain of the Indian Air Force fell victim to a violent attack by a parking attendant, resulting in serious injuries, including head trauma and a broken hand. The confrontation occurred over a parking dispute at Magnum Global Park, where the attendant reportedly wielded an iron rod. Following the incident, police have received a complaint aimed at launching an attempted murder investigation.

Roger Federer’s former Wollerau glass mansion near Lake Zurich was built as a private family home and was reportedly worth about $8.1 million. He listed it for 5.4 million Swiss francs in 2017 and sold it in 2018. Federer later focused on his much larger Rapperswil-Jona waterfront estate, where construction has faced several delays and disputes.

Moderate rain likely on Sept. 14; rainfall intensity is expected to ease thereafter across the State

Centre’s seventh draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats is estimated to affect around 70,000 people

Officials said travellers heading to Kedarnath have been advised to halt at Sonprayag and Gaurikund, while those returning have been told to stop at Jangalchatti

Mumbai Police, which has denied the permission for the indefinite hunger strike from Sept. 19, cited restrictions governing demonstrations at Azad Maidan and said the Ganeshotsav period would already place substantial demands on the city’s police force

The LoP in Bihar said that over 48 lakh people are affected by the recent floods, but the ‘double-engine’ government is not serious about this matter as both engines have caught fire

Additional personnel will be deployed on immersion days to manage crowds, traffic and law-and-order requirements

The works, which have been contracted by the Kerala Road Fund Board to the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society, involve construction of roads, culverts and retaining walls as well as shifting of utility lines

August marked a milestone for Russia as it imported record levels of oil products, with Indian exports accounting for nearly seventy percent. The gasoline supplied by India was produced from Russian crude at a shared refinery. While India remains the second-largest importer of crude oil from Russia, its overall imports have seen a decline compared to recent months, with China still leading the ranks.