Trade deal: India’s chief negotiator may travel to US next week; Modi-Trump call soon

Amidst easing tensions, India and the US are set to resume trade talks, signaled by positive exchanges between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump. Chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agarwal will travel to Washington for discussions, though uncertainty remains regarding potential US tariff concessions.

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The Delhi High Court has granted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan interim relief in a case concerning the unauthorized use of her name, image, and persona on digital platforms, including AI-generated content. The court directed platforms, e-commerce sites, and Google to remove infringing content and block specified URLs within 72 hours. Read on.

Aishwarya Rai personality rights case: HC orders takedown of unauthorized content featuring actor

The Delhi High Court has granted Aishwarya Rai Bachchan interim relief in a case concerning the unauthorized use of her name, image, and persona on digital platforms, including AI-generated content. The court directed platforms, e-commerce sites, and Google to remove infringing content and block specified URLs within 72 hours. Read on.

HDFC Bank will conduct scheduled maintenance on September 13th, 2025, from 12:30 AM to 7:30 AM IST to enhance system performance. During this period, NetBanking, MobileBanking, UPI services, and some ATM/debit card functionalities will be unavailable. Customers are advised to use PayZapp Wallet for uninterrupted payments, while credit card services will remain largely operational.

HDFC: Multiple services to be unavailable for several hours on September 13 - check details

HDFC Bank will conduct scheduled maintenance on September 13th, 2025, from 12:30 AM to 7:30 AM IST to enhance system performance. During this period, NetBanking, MobileBanking, UPI services, and some ATM/debit card functionalities will be unavailable. Customers are advised to use PayZapp Wallet for uninterrupted payments, while credit card services will remain largely operational.

September 2025 features a rare celestial double feature: a dramatic lunar eclipse on the 7th and a partial solar eclipse on the 21st. The solar eclipse, dubbed the "equinox eclipse," will be visible at sunrise in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand, eastern Australia, and parts of the South Pacific.

Solar eclipse 2025: When is Surya Grahan in September and will it be visible in India?

September 2025 features a rare celestial double feature: a dramatic lunar eclipse on the 7th and a partial solar eclipse on the 21st. The solar eclipse, dubbed the "equinox eclipse," will be visible at sunrise in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in New Zealand, eastern Australia, and parts of the South Pacific.

Amidst ongoing India-US trade discussions, a US delegation comprising defence officials and Boeing representatives is expected to visit India next week. They will discuss a $4 billion deal for six P-8I naval patrol aircraft, a deal that had previously stalled.

$4 bn P-8I defence deal: US team may come to India; talks amid fresh trade ties push

Amidst ongoing India-US trade discussions, a US delegation comprising defence officials and Boeing representatives is expected to visit India next week. They will discuss a $4 billion deal for six P-8I naval patrol aircraft, a deal that had previously stalled.

SC collegium recommends new Chief Justices for Patna, Meghalaya and Manipur high courts

Nepal Gen Z unrest: India-educated Kulman Ghising new PM frontrunner

Tejas Mk1A boost: HAL receives third GE engine; expects another by September-end

Sonia Gandhi voter roll row: Delhi court dismisses plea seeking action

UK PM removes Mandelson as US ambassador over fresh Epstein revelations

Over 200 passengers on an Air India flight to Singapore faced a distressing ordeal at Delhi airport. Due to malfunctioning air conditioning and electrical systems on Wednesday night, passengers were stuck inside the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for nearly two hours. The discomfort led to passengers using newspapers as fans before being deplaned.

200 flyers left sweating on Singapore-bound Air India flight; stranded inside for 2hrs

Over 200 passengers on an Air India flight to Singapore faced a distressing ordeal at Delhi airport. Due to malfunctioning air conditioning and electrical systems on Wednesday night, passengers were stuck inside the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for nearly two hours. The discomfort led to passengers using newspapers as fans before being deplaned.

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on September 14 is generating immense excitement. Historically, India has dominated high-stakes encounters, particularly in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. Despite never meeting in an Asia Cup final, India holds a superior head-to-head record, winning 10 of 18 matches against Pakistan.

Why an India vs Pakistan final has never happened in Asia Cup

The highly anticipated India-Pakistan cricket clash at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on September 14 is generating immense excitement. Historically, India has dominated high-stakes encounters, particularly in ICC tournaments and Asia Cups. Despite never meeting in an Asia Cup final, India holds a superior head-to-head record, winning 10 of 18 matches against Pakistan.

The CRPF has expressed worries about repeated security protocol breaches by Rahul Gandhi during his international travels, potentially increasing his risk exposure. Despite having Z+ security cover, Gandhi has reportedly skipped necessary safety measures on multiple occasions. The CRPF has urged adherence to security guidelines, emphasizing that violations weaken VVIP protection.

CRPF flags Rahul Gandhi’s foreign trips, cites serious security concerns

The CRPF has expressed worries about repeated security protocol breaches by Rahul Gandhi during his international travels, potentially increasing his risk exposure. Despite having Z+ security cover, Gandhi has reportedly skipped necessary safety measures on multiple occasions. The CRPF has urged adherence to security guidelines, emphasizing that violations weaken VVIP protection.

A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025, marking the final solar eclipse of the year. The event will be visible only in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, eastern Australia, and Antarctica. It will not be visible in the UAE, Asia, or the Americas. The eclipse coincides closely with the September equinox.

Solar Eclipse September 2025: Who will see it, and will the UAE miss out?

A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 21, 2025, marking the final solar eclipse of the year. The event will be visible only in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including New Zealand, eastern Australia, and Antarctica. It will not be visible in the UAE, Asia, or the Americas. The eclipse coincides closely with the September equinox.

The EPFO is set to deliberate on the EPFO 3.0 initiative, potentially enabling partial PF withdrawals via ATMs or using them via UPI. Discussions will also include a proposal to increase the minimum monthly pension to between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500.

PF withdrawals by ATM, seamless transactions: EPFO may rollout benefits before Diwali

The EPFO is set to deliberate on the EPFO 3.0 initiative, potentially enabling partial PF withdrawals via ATMs or using them via UPI. Discussions will also include a proposal to increase the minimum monthly pension to between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,500.

Surajia Bai Jatav, a 65-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh, bravely fought off a jackal that attacked her in her field. The fierce encounter lasted for thirty minutes, during which she strangled the animal to death with her sari.

Beast mauls, MP woman strikes back: 65-year-old strangles Jackal with sari

Surajia Bai Jatav, a 65-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh, bravely fought off a jackal that attacked her in her field. The fierce encounter lasted for thirty minutes, during which she strangled the animal to death with her sari.