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Hazy skies persist but Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor'; cloud seeding on hold Prince Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from his residence Vague, exaggerated: Maharashtra government on Mumbai hostage-taker's dues claim Jemimah Rodrigues ‘cried every day through World Cup, fought anxiety as tears flow endlessly: ‘Last year, I was dropped' Biggest box office clash of 2026 has ₹700 crore at stake; Ajay Devgn, Ranbir, Yash, Vicky Kaushal, Adivi Sesh collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

United States President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a much awaited meeting in South Korea, The Donald Trump administration has announced changes to the terms of work visa renewal, which are set to affect foreign workers, The Congress's Assam unit has come under fire after Bangladesh anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' was reportedly sung at the party's meeting in Karimganj district, India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has reportedly been ruled out of action for two months after suffering a ruptured spleen during the third ODI against Australia last week, Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias' return to India this week felt like a long-awaited reunion.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cloud seeding trials in Delhi fail to induce rain Afghanistan–Pakistan truce talks end without a breakthrough Netanyahu Orders “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Ceasefire Tensions Rise BCCI confirms Shreyas Iyer stable after spleen injury during ODI Actor Chiranjeevi files police complaint over AI Deepfake videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Days ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping, India's growing concerns about the constriction of energy trade, market access and supply chain reliability were highlighted by external affairs minister, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Montha landfall as the India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain alerts, Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers minced no words as he lambasted the critics of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Actor Pradeep Ranganathan is basking in the success of his latest release, Dude. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What US said on trade deal with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting AAP Slams BJP Over ‘Artificial Yamuna' at Chhath Ghat, Says PM Modi to Take Dip in Filtered Water; BJP Calls It Political Drama Madhya Pradesh Minister's Shocker On Australian Cricketers' Molestation 5 Pak soldiers killed as clashes resume on Afghan border amid ‘open war' threat to peace talks Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan's “Ba**ds of Bollywood”* as “#OTT Gold”; Tells SRK, “You Must Be So Proud” Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio, calls India-US engagement “sustained and positive” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Dead After Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool Following Collision on NH-44 White House Backs Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Cites Fraud Concerns Trump Shrugs Off Putin's Reaction to Sanctions, Says Impact Will Show in Six Months Megha Majumdar's Novel Chosen as Oprah's 119th Book Club Pick Gavaskar Dismisses Retirement Rumours After Kohli's Adelaide Wave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump reiterates claim of India cutting Russian oil imports, PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Sushant Singh Rajput's family to legally challenge CBI closure report, Singer Rishabh Tandon dies of heart attack at 35, BCCI-PCB tensions rise over Asia Cup trophy handover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump reiterates claim India will cut Russian oil imports, praises PM Modi Most Delhi air quality monitors go offline on Diwali night as pollution surges India upgrades diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to full-fledged embassy Bald-only screening held in Los Angeles for Emma Stone film Bugonia PCB removes Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain, names Shaheen Afridi as replacement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress releases first list of candidates for Bihar polls, state unit chief Rajesh Ram fielded from Kutumba After ‘productive' phone call, Trump says he will meet with Putin in Budapest Pakistan captain Salman Agha attracts strictest punishment for losing to India thrice in 15 days; to be sacked Donald Trump unveils plans for ‘Arc de Trump', a massive monument in Washington DC Shots fired at Kapil Sharma's restaurant In Canada 3rd time in four months; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bhumi Pednekar has admitted that body image issues never fully disappear, saying that one has to learn to love oneself, Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that Virat Kohli is firmly committed to representing India at the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Sergio Gor, the ambassador-designate of the United States to India, and joked that he "better represent us, not them".The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the names of all the 101 candidates, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday made a big claim, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "assured" him that India would stop purchasing Russian oil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indian-origin US advisor Ashley Tellis arrested for keeping secret documents Jaisalmer bus fire: 20 people burnt alive; 16 critically injured Over 100 Pak soldiers killed in Op Sindoor, says top general Ian Bishop has the last word on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's dreams of playing ODI World Cup 2027 Konkona Sen Sharma feels putting onus of balancing work and family on women is normalised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Modi during his address at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, GenZ protests have toppled another government, this time in Africa, as Madagascar's president fled the country. United States President Donald Trump said that Pakistan's Army chief Asim Munir is his “favourite” Field Marshal as he welcomed Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the stage to deliver an address during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt., Anil Kumble, the highest wicket-taker for India in Tests, was highly critical of Shubman Gill's captaincy in the second Test of the two-match series against the West Indies, Actor Sara Ali Khan doesn't believe in putting up a façade of ‘I can handle everything on my own' while dealing with the pressures of Bollywood, something she admits can often be intense.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NDA finalises Bihar seat-sharing deal Four arrested in Durgapur gang rape case  Taliban issues warning to Pakistan amid border clashes Zubeen Garg death probe moves forward in Assam Australia defeat India in Women's Cricket World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines, tsunami warning lifted Trump downplays chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize, but reiterates India-Pakistan claim PM Modi flags UK-based pro-Khalistani extremism to Keir Starmer, urges legal action ‘Stay away from live-in relationships, may lead to…': UP governor Anandiben Patel's warning to women No new air-to-air missiles to Pakistan: US embassy's big clarificationUpdated 33 mins agoworld newsNobel Peace Prize Live: Winner to be announced today, Trump eyes coveted awardUpdated 7 mins agoindia newsAfter cousin and manager, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested amid death probeUpdated 7 mins agoworld newsMagnitude 7.5 earthquake jolts Philippines, tsunami warning liftedUpdated 45 mins agoTrending TopicsIsrael Gaza Peace Plan LiveKarwa Chauth 2025Kantara Chapter 1 box officeRatan TataSaif Ali KhanAravind SrinivasUPSSSC Mains Result 2025Rishab ShettySundar PichaiColdrif syrupZubeen Garg's wifeRavindra JadejaDon't MissbollywoodVarinder's last Insta post was about Punjabi singer Rajvir's death, fans grieveUpdated 13 mins agotvShehnaaz gets emotional after Shehbaz admits ‘behan ki kamayi pe palta hoon'Published 16 mins agocricketGambhir, Bumrah can't keep calm after Gill ends record toss-losing streakUpdated 1 hour agotrendingIndian couple gets rare photo with Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant in SwitzerlandPublished 40 mins agoView AllLatest Newsworld newsThe Lessons of Trump's Gaza Peace DealPublished 5 mins agoindia newsAfter cousin and manager, Zubeen Garg's security staff arrested amid death probePublished 4 mins agoentertainmentThe Woman in Cabin 10' Review: Keira Knightley Does Hitchcock on a YachtPublished 11 mins agosports‘Do You Want a Player to Die?' Tennis Feels the Heat Over Extreme Conditions.Published 14 mins agoView AllDeepika Padukone breaks silence on row over 8-hour shift demand post Spirit, Kalki 2 exit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday strongly criticised the BCCI's handling of the Virat Kohli–Rohit Sharma ODI saga, Singer Zubeen Garg's cousin was arrested by the special investigation team (SIT) of Assam CID, Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underground metro, Navi Mumbai Airport, meet with Starmer: PM Modi's big 2-day Mumbai visit kicks off today ‘Assault on Constitution', says CJI's mother in first public response to shoe attack ‘Merger with the US': Trump repeats ‘51st US state' quip in meeting with Canada PM Mark Carney 15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal's Bilaspur ‘It was Dravid...': Rohit Sharma omits Gambhir's name from Champions Trophy credit list; breaks silence on ODI return Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India, Russia in talks to acquire 5 more S-400 air defence systems Surpreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's arrest today What is happening in Cuttack? Curfew, internet cut, social media ban in Odisha district over violent clashes 23 killed in Darjeeling landslides; roads and bridges damaged, red alert issued Move fast': Donald Trump sounds alarm as Hamas, Israel head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as talks set to begin ICC told to stop 'arranging tournament fixtures' between India-Pakistan after Asia Cup row: 'Proxy for broader tensions' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The free trade deal between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc of four nations, has come into force, union minister Piyush Goyal said., With 33 years of experience in the film industry, actor Shah Rukh Khan has become a billionaire, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. , Abhishek Sharma, who had a stellar Asia Cup campaign and won player of the tournament, has created history., Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early December for an annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, A high-level panel led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved mitigation, recovery and reconstruction projects of ₹4,645.6 crore in nine states Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US government headed for shutdown shortly. What triggered move and what it means Over 31 dead, several injured, roads blocked in Philippines earthquake | Top updates 9 workers from Assam killed, 1 injured in Chennai building crash Shocking photos, chats found on Chaitanyananda's phone amid molestation probe Mohsin Naqvi decides to hand over Asia Cup medals to India, but has a demand that is unlikely to be entertained Varun Dhawan reveals why he once started drinking with Maniesh Paul on set at 7 am: ‘By 2 pm, we were slurring Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hema Malini to lead NDA panel to Karur, meet kin of stampede victims today, Tremors felt in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland after 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Myanmar, Donald Trump vs YouTube: Lawsuit ends with $24.5 mn payout over 2021 account ban, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govinda's affair rumours, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govinda's affair rumours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asia Cup ends in controversy as India refuses trophy from PCB Chief Karur Stampede death toll reaches 40, Madras HC calls it a 'Shocking Incident' NYC mayor Eric Adams exits race, sets stage for Mamdani vs. Cuomo  Swami Chaitanyanand arrested in Agra over sexual harassment charges Zubeen Garg's Family demands CID probe into alleged drowning in Singapore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies Omar Abdullah Defends Congress, Blames BJP for Leh Violence During Statehood Protests India squad for West Indies Tests: Nair dropped, no place for Sarfaraz International Emmys 2025: Diljit Dosanjh nominated for Best Actor for ‘Amar Singh Chamkila,' Imtiaz Ali's film also nominated Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump accuses China and India of funding Ukraine war, criticises NATO energy ties Trump shifts stance, backs NATO response to Russia, supports Ukraine's reclaim efforts Kolkata hit by heaviest rain in 40 years, 11 dead, city paralysed ahead of Durga Puja Shreyas Iyer quits India A captaincy, seeks break from red-ball cricket Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Award for 'Jawan'; Rani Mukerji named Best Actress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As GST 2.0 rolls out, Modi hails ₹2.5L-cr ‘savings festival' Karnataka caste survey set to begin today as protests continue New visa fee a mistake, says US Congressman Bera Gautam Gambhir's twist after Asia Cup handshake row: India told to greet only umpires, leaving Pakistan stunned Soha Ali Khan reveals why Rang De Basanti cast returned their fees amid doubts about film's success Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia's strong message to US over Trump tariffs: 'Threats to India, China won't work' ‘Very close to PM Modi': In UK, Trump reaffirms ties with India amid trade talks Five Manipur students gang rape Tripura woman; 2 held ICC takes action against Pakistan, punishes PCB for multiple violations, including recording Andy Pycroft video Ravindra Gautam says cast quit eating non-veg for Ajey, calls film ‘emotional family drama, not propaganda' | Interview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

News for the day: Walt Disney-owned ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination that sparked harsh criticism by the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a new defence agreement, under which the two sides said an attack on either of them would be considered "an aggression against both". Two persons, who were involved in the recent firing incident at Bollywood actor Disha Patani's Bareilly residence, were killed in an encounter in Ghaziabad on Wednesday. Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja made an explosive claim on Wednesday. He attacked ICC-appointed match referee Andy Pycroft and accused him of bias towards the Indian team. Singer Shaan is happy that Instagram and YouTube have taken several of his hits from years ago to a newer generation. In an era of reprises and remixes, Shaan hardly brings back his own songs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Modi thanks Trump for birthday wishes, reaffirms commitment to stronger India-US ties India-US trade talks resume after two-month pause Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk shooting ED summons Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa in online betting money laundering probe Anurag Kashyap says he won't make mass action films Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anurag told Hindustan Times that actor Monika Panwar, who is 31-year-old, was the last person to be cast in the film Nishaanchi. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly expected to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board's demand to remove Andy Pycroft from the panel of match referees for the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The accused in the BMW crash case, which claimed the life of a finance ministry official, was remanded to two-day judicial custody on Monday. People who have not yet filed their income tax return yet for assessment year 2025-26 can still do so without paying any fine as the Income Tax department has extended the deadline by one more day till today, September 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Modi to visit Bihar today: Purnea airport, Makhana Board on agenda Supreme Court to deliver its ruling on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 today. Will the controversial provisions be suspended? Time for...': Trump responds to Indian man's murder in Texas by Cuban migran IND vs PAK: Suryakumar Yadav backs off after toss in Asia Cup, skips handshake with Salman Ali Agha; video goes vira Mirai box office collection day 3: Teja Sajja film has a stellar Sunday, collects ₹45 crore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assasination case Sergio Gor urges opening markets to American crude amid trade tensions   Brazil's supreme court sentences former president bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting coup   Sachin tendulkar denies rumors of being considered for next BCCI president   OpenAI founder Sam Altman calls whistleblower Suchir Balaji's death “a murder” in interview   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Top Headlines for the day: Kuldeep Yadav led a truly destructive showing by India in Dubai to kick off their Asia Cup campaign, registering a record-breaking win by chasing down 57 inside only 4.3 overs against the UAE. Actor Manoj Bajpayee is not a fan of film producers and studios throwing around box office numbers to promote their titles India hit back at Switzerland with a strong response at the United Nations after the country's representative raised concerns about the treatment of minorities in India US President Donald Trump blamed the 'radical left' for Charlie Kirk's assassination in a video statement, accusing them of comparing people Charlie Kirk, a US conservative leader and a close ally of President Donald Trump, died after being shot at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade deal Russian drones in Poland airspace, says Ukraine, US lawmaker claims 'act of war' Nepal protests live updates: Army chief appeals for peace to GenZ; several flights cancelled Trump distances himself from Israeli strikes in Qatar: ‘Decision made by Netanyahu' Shubman Gill exposed by local bowler in rare blemish as Samson rests; Abhishek rains 25 sixes to light up Asia Cup buzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sanju Samson may miss out on the XI for the Asia Cup opener against hosts UAE at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday., An aid ship with activists onboard was allegedly hit in a drone strike, US trade advisor Peter Navarro launched a fresh attack on India by targeting the BRICS bloc of countries on Tuesday. Protests erupted in Nepal after 26 social media handles, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, were banned in the country., The 15th Vice President of India is all set to be elected today, in an electoral battle of ballots that will test the unity and strength of both the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India, EU eye headway as free trade agreement talks advance today 'Respect our laws': Trump to foreign companies after ICE detain 300 South Koreans in Hyundai raid Russia hits Ukraine with 805 drones, 13 missiles; Trump calls strike a ‘waste of humanity' TV actor Ashish Kapoor held for gangrape sent to 14-day custody Shardul Thakur busts fallacies around workload management, makes bold ‘no one asks us' claim: 'We're taken for granted' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EU leaders urge India to help mediate Russia-Ukraine peace PM Modi hails GST reforms as double dose of growth Delhi High Court rules rising income and living costs valid groundsfor more alimony Legendary designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91 Veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra retires after 25 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More rainfall is expected in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for some parts of the capital, Noida and Ghaziabad, The Centre's decision to revise and cut GST rates to two slabs, 5% and 18%, after the first day of the GST Council meeting has been welcomed by many leaders, including Congress's P Chidambaram. , Families living close to the Yamuna River have been forced to flee as the water body is flowing way above the danger mark. As of 11 pm on Wednesday, Carlos Alcaraz roared to the US Open 2025 semifinal on Tuesday with a straight-set win against 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 Jiri Lehecka at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Actor Ahan Shetty, who made his Bollywood debut in 2021 with Tadap, is gearing up for an exciting slate of films, including the much-anticipated Border 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Red alert for Ghaziabad, Noida on orange as rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR in August Trump Calls Indo-US Trade Ties "One-Sided," Says Relations Remain Strong Xi, Putin, Kim Unite at China Victory Parade Amid Strained US Relations Kaif Picks Sanju Samson Over Tilak Varma for No.3 in Asia Cup 2025 Daniel Craig's Knives Out 3 to Release in Theaters Before Netflix Premiere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Salman Khan offers prayers barefoot as he visits Maharashtra minister's home for Ganpati darshan, poses for pics, Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20Is months before World Cup: ‘Looking ahead to an away India Test tour', Death, destruction in Afghanistan after earthquake kills over 800, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida to see more rain, Yamuna may flood: What Sept 2 forecast says, Directors Krish and Jyothi Krisna's Hari Hara Veera Mallu was released in theatres on Friday, with paid premieres held on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PM Modi, Xi Jinping stress border peace, global stability in crucial meet ‘Brahmins profiteering…': Peter Navarro's latest take on India's Russian oil purchase IMD forecasts more rain in September, warns hill states Aishwarya Rai takes daughter Aaradhya Bachchan for Ganpati darshan in Mumbai, poses for selfies with fans AB de Villiers tells Ravichandran Ashwin, ‘You should have never left CSK': ‘He never felt settled at other teams' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RSS won't support Kashi, Mathura reclamation movements: Mohan Bhagwat JD Vance 'ready to serve' as President in case a 'terrible tragedy' takes place PM Modi arrives in Tokyo on 2-day visit to Japan; To attend 15th India-Japan Annual Summit today Neeraj Chopra clinches 26th consecutive top-two finish with edge-of-the-seat last throw in Zurich Diamond League - Watch Kamalinee Mukherjee quit Telugu cinema because she was ‘hurt' with how she was portrayed in Ram Charan film Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US additional tariffs on India set to come into effect today Supreme Court questions delay in assent to state bills Landslide in Mata Vaishno Devi shrine kills five President Trump congratulate Taylor Swift on her engagement Cricketer Sarfaraz Khan continues in strong form Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sophie Turner defends controversial rape scene in Game of Thrones: ‘We were actually doing a lot of justice to women', R Ashwin, ‘believe it or not', credits Cheteshwar Pujara as ‘instrumental in Virat Kohli's runs',Playing those cards would destroy...: What Trump said on China ties ahead of 50% India tariffs, Put ‘swadeshi' boards outside shops: PM Modi's latest local push as more US tariffs loom, US issues notice about Donald Trump's tariffs on India as deadline looms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices