News from India

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav deliberately avoided handshakes, hugs, and any interaction with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha. Additionally, the seating arrangement had Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan placed between the Indian and Pakistani skippers.

Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader with deep roots in the RSS, has been elected as the 15th Vice President of India. The 67-year-old leader from Tamil Nadu, known for his soft-spoken and non-confrontational style, succeeds Jagdeep Dhankhar and becomes the third leader from his state to hold the prestigious office.

Indus Action’s RTE Retention Report shows 91% retention of RTE students in 2023-24, with Odisha leading at 97%. The report highlights progress in inclusion and peer integration but stresses financial barriers and digital access challenges.

At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, member states further agreed to raise defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, more than double the long-standing 2 per cent target. 

According to former Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Ranjit Rae, a key trigger for the unrest was the formation of a grand coalition between the two largest political parties. Rumors quickly spread that this alliance was created to shield senior leaders from ongoing corruption investigations.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that governors are expected to act within a “reasonable time” while dealing with bills under Article 200, even if the phrase “as soon as possible” was not present.

Celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim shared striking pictures of the actor on Instagram. In one photo, Abhishek is seen leaning against a wall with an intense gaze, flaunting his sharp beard and short hairstyle.

The Family Man is all set to return with its third season, and fans won’t have to wait long. Actor Darshan Kumaar has confirmed that the hit spy-thriller will premiere within the next two to three months, bringing back Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari alongside new faces and heightened drama.

Recent weeks have seen a series of problems for the messaging platform, including a brief outage, and now this new bug is impacting the desktop experience.

Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) launched LeaDHer 2025, a DEI-driven leadership development program for women professionals, at its Head Office in Bhubaneswar.

The government has directed manufacturers, packers, and importers to update the maximum retail price (MRP) on unsold stock to reflect the revised GST rates, effective September 22.

A report published in some sections of media estimated its value at a whopping Rs 20 crore. If the Rs 20 crore figure holds true, the watch’s worth is nearly eight times larger than the Asia Cup winner’s purse, which stands at Rs 2.6 crore.

Teja Sajja’s HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma, surprised everyone when it stormed the box office in 2024. Even after more than a year, the craze for HanuMan and Teja Sajja continues. This is evident from a now-viral video where the actor shares a heartfelt moment with a fan with a speech disability during the promotions of his upcoming film Mirai.

Their hard work paid off in 2023, when they opened Benne, a small 12-seater in Bandra. With a minimalistic menu—crispy dosas paired with fresh chutneys, the café quickly became a sensation.

When asked directly about Samson’s chances of making it to the playing XI against the UAE, Yadav playfully dodged the question.