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A disagreement over cooking chicken and adding potatoes escalated into a heated exchange between Mahi Vij and Amrapali Dubey inside the Bigg Boss house. The argument moved beyond the kitchen, with comments about behaviour, identity and career, leaving Amrapali visibly emotional during the confrontation.
Technology
Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei is proposing a 3-step framework to pace frontier AI development rather than halt it. He argues that recursive self-improvement and a recent OpenAI-Hugging Face incident show why capability gains may be outpacing efforts to understand, align and control advanced systems.
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A debate over how quickly artificial intelligence should advance has widened into a dispute between leading US technology executives, the Trump administration and China. The argument centres on chip controls, model security and whether slowing development would reduce risks or allow China to close the gap.
India
Hong Kong plans an AI City Brain to analyse departmental data, improve responses to severe weather and major events, and warn residents about traffic jams and long queues. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu says the platform will not use personal data, addressing concerns raised about privacy and surveillance.
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UPI has clarified that users will not be charged MDR. Person-to-person payments remain free, while 0 MDR continues for person-to-merchant transactions up to ₹2,000. MDR may apply to specified merchant transactions above that threshold, with the charge payable on the merchant side.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, changing the validity provision for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children under 15. Such passports will remain valid for 5 years or until the child turns 15, whichever comes first.
India
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has agreed to reconsider his decision not to seek reappointment, following a request from the board. The board also voted by a majority to reappoint him for a further 5-year term after his current tenure ends, subject to applicable requirements.
India
Rabindranath Tagore advised that the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram could serve as a national song without offending any community. His view became part of the Congress Working Committee’s 1937 decision to limit public singing to those stanzas, a position now central to a renewed political dispute.
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The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for all Government Offices, Autonomous Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings under the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The notification links the decision to the BRICS Summit and related arrangements.
Aviation
An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Bilaspur suffered a tyre burst while landing, but the pilot stopped the aircraft safely on the runway. All 37 passengers and 4 crew members were evacuated safely and taken to the terminal. The Bilaspur-Prayagraj flight was later cancelled as airport authorities began inspecting the aircraft and runway.
Lifestyle
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after doctors examined him at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The medical team said he did not need to remain admitted, while the government renewed its challenge to an order concerning private-hospital treatment and his lawyers raised concerns about access to him.
Cinema
Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is not planning to retire from acting or professional work anytime soon. The clarification followed speculation over a previous blog entry that ended with the words “and I retire”. Bachchan said he had used “retire” to mean going to bed, not leaving his career.
Business
Gold and silver prices declined during the first trading session of the week. October gold futures were down 0.40%, while December silver futures fell 0.33%. Compared with Friday’s closing levels, gold slipped as much as ₹709 per 10 grams and silver declined by up to ₹1,235 per kilogram during Monday’s session.
AI
Artificial intelligence has returned to the centre of public debate amid warnings that it could move beyond human control or threaten human civilisation. The discussion also raises questions about an “AI slowdown” and China’s connection to it, but the available article material does not provide answers to those questions.
AI
Juan Diego Raimondi, chief AI architect at Making Sense, said intelligence can improve itself when a system identifies the processes that produce effective results. His remarks came in response to a question about whether artificial intelligence could eventually become more powerful than humans, highlighting a central concern in discussions about advanced AI.
AI
Global spending on artificial intelligence is projected to reach $2.7 trillion in 2026, as demand for AI infrastructure, customised applications and cost-efficient models accelerates. Gartner has also raised its growth outlook for application development platforms and generative AI models, while identifying a potential $1.2 trillion AI services opportunity by 2030.
AI
Bilal Chughtai, who worked on AGI safety and alignment at Google DeepMind, says he left the company because he is deeply worried about the direction and speed of AI development. He argues that advanced systems could eventually act beyond human control and that time to avoid a catastrophic outcome may be limited.
India
Hong Kong plans an AI City Brain to analyse departmental data, improve responses to severe weather and major events, and warn residents about traffic jams and long queues. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu says the platform will not use personal data, addressing concerns raised about privacy and surveillance.
India
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has agreed to reconsider his decision not to seek reappointment, following a request from the board. The board also voted by a majority to reappoint him for a further 5-year term after his current tenure ends, subject to applicable requirements.
India
India has said it remains committed to securing energy for its 1.4 billion people after the US Congress passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian oil and gas.
India
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed social-media claims that several leaders became ill after attending the BRICS summit in Delhi. The claims involved Chinese President Xi Jinping and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, while separate statements and allegations about their health circulated online without confirmation from Indian authorities.
Politics
Repolling has begun at 5 polling booths in Jaipur after technical issues were reported in electronic voting machines during counting for the Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections 2026. The exercise includes booth number 111 in Ward No. 9, while wider reports put the statewide repolling figure at 10 booths.
Politics
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has criticised Pakistan’s decision to raise the reward for information about Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar to PKR 70 lakh. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described such moves as familiar tactics and said India had seen similar actions before.
Politics
Jagdish Basunia claims 17 of the 20 TMC MPs who moved to NCPI will join the BJP, while Abu Taher Khan, Khalilur Rahman and Yusuf Pathan will remain with NCPI and support the NDA. The defection dispute is pending before the Supreme Court and the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Politics
The Election Commission has scheduled bypolls for one Lok Sabha seat and 5 Assembly constituencies across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Voting will take place on 6 October, with results due on 9 October. Nandigram has drawn attention because of its political contest involving Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari.
Crime
A school vehicle carrying approximately 5-6 children reportedly fell from the Vijay Nagar police station road onto a service road in Ghaziabad. A passerby helped bring the children out, and police reached the location. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Crime
A gunfight between security forces and terrorists began in Majalta, Udhampur, on Wednesday night after suspicious activity was reported in the Khuban area. Security forces have tightened the cordon, brought in additional teams and plan to resume the operation at first light, while official confirmation of possible militant deaths is awaited.
Crime
Shivani Chouhan, known as Siya, says the arrest of Kalyan Bainsla is only the first step in the Gurugram hit-and-run case. She has sought action against 4 people she alleges were in the car and told the court that the incident was an attempt to take her life.
Crime
2 youths were stabbed outside a liquor shop in Delhi’s Kanhaiya Nagar after an argument over a matchbox, according to ANI. one of them died and the other was injured. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Keshav Puram Police Station.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, changing the validity provision for ordinary 36-page passports issued to children under 15. Such passports will remain valid for 5 years or until the child turns 15, whichever comes first.
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The government’s new UPI framework keeps person-to-person payments free and removes MDR on merchant payments up to 2,000 rupees. For eligible transactions above that threshold, merchants may face a 0.4% charge, capped at 300 rupees, while customers should not be billed separately.
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The Union Cabinet has approved an increase in the EPFO wage ceiling from Rs.15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month. In Bhopal, National Front of Indian Trade Unions General Secretary Dr Virat Jaiswal said the change could affect between 50 lakh and one crore people, though his quoted statement is incomplete.
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The government has sold around 4,000 tonnes of onions from its buffer stock in 17 cities within 10 days, offering the produce at Rs 35 per kg through retail channels. The move aims to ease pressure on consumers after onion prices rose sharply in several parts of the country.
World
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says its aerospace force intercepted and destroyed 3 American MQ-1 Predator drones over the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours. The claim comes as the US administration continues to say it is targeting Iran’s air-defence systems amid ongoing conflict and tension in West Asia.
World
The United States has acknowledged placing offensive capabilities in Earth orbit for the first time, according to the US Air Force secretary. Officials say the systems are needed to counter hostile actions, while China has warned against an arms race in space. The weapon’s function and deployment date remain undisclosed.
World
Pakistan’s government is reportedly considering a “petroleum smart lockdown” amid rising crude oil prices, fuel shortages and pressure on foreign reserves. The proposal could limit public and private sector work to 4 days a week, expand holidays and reduce fuel use in offices, vehicles, markets and commercial venues.
World
A Wall Street Journal report says Iran received high-resolution satellite s of Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti Air Base before a July 2026 missile attack that killed 3 US soldiers. About 6 weeks later, China’s Yaogan-50 (02) reconnaissance satellite fragmented in orbit, but its cause remains unknown.
Business
Adidas has confirmed reductions in some technology roles in India, while the number of affected employees remains undisclosed. The cuts were communicated during a town hall meeting on 15 September at the company’s Gurugram tech hub, where about 700 people work, according to reports.
Business
The Finance Ministry has said the new UPI framework will not affect person-to-person payments. According to its statement, UPI will continue to be free for individuals, while 96% of merchant transactions will also remain free. Banks are expected to decide on charges for some higher-value merchant transactions.
Business
The NSE IPO has a price band of ₹1,700-₹1,785 per share, while its grey market premium is around ₹207. Based on the upper band, the implied listing price is about ₹1,992, or an estimated 11.60% premium. The issue will be entirely an offer for sale and open in September 2026.
Business
Gold and silver prices were unchanged on 14 September 2026 because the bullion market was closed for Ganesh Chaturthi. In Delhi, 24-carat gold was priced at Rs 15,472 per gram, while silver stood at Rs 2,44,900 per kilogram, excluding GST, TCS and other applicable charges.
Real Estate
The Central Bureau of Investigation has searched 12 locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Pune after registering 5 new criminal cases against builders and financial institution officials. The probe, ordered by the Supreme Court, concerns alleged cheating, criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and financial misconduct affecting homebuyers.
Gadgets
A buffalo named Basanti received a family-style birthday celebration in Badgaon, Ballia, where Rajesh Kumar Verma arranged balloons, 2 cakes, a floral garland and a “Happy Birthday” cap. Villagers gathered to watch, applaud and feed her cake and banana during the event.
Gadgets
More than 99% of mobile phones used in India are made domestically, according to MyGovIndia. The figures highlight the country’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem and its position as the 2nd-largest mobile manufacturing hub globally.
Technology
Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei is proposing a 3-step framework to pace frontier AI development rather than halt it. He argues that recursive self-improvement and a recent OpenAI-Hugging Face incident show why capability gains may be outpacing efforts to understand, align and control advanced systems.
Technology
Jio users will be able to claim 12 months of Canva Pro with the ₹399 recharge plan from 16 September. Selected ₹349 and higher plans with 2GB daily data will offer Canva Pro Lite for the same period, with activation available through the MyJio app.
Auto
Honda Cars India dispatched 5,385 vehicles in August, up 40% from the same month last year. The Honda Amaze led the performance with 3,512 units, doubling its annual sales and remaining the company’s best-selling model, while the Elevate recorded a decline.
Auto
Passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will pay higher minimum fares for autorickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis from Tuesday. The revised minimum charge will be Rs 27 for an autorickshaw and Rs 33 for a taxi, according to officials, increasing the cost of short trips for commuters.
Auto
Aaj Tak News lists a car described as costing ₹3.50 lakh, cheaper than the Alto and styled like an SUV. The supplied material does not identify the model or provide verified details about its features, availability, variants, specifications or bookings, while related links discuss financing for other Maruti Suzuki and Tata cars.
Auto
Bhavish Aggarwal has introduced the S1Z electric scooter, highlighting its 46160 LFP Bharat Cell, a claimed 301 km IDC range and an introductory price of ₹79,999. Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled for Dec. The announcement presents the model as a new benchmark as India’s electrification expands.
Railway
Eastern Railway has cancelled multiple train services starting September 4 and September 5 after land subsidence was reported near New Farakka station in Malda Division. The disruption affects routes linking North Bengal and neighbouring regions with Kolkata and Howrah, including several Express, Shatabdi, Vande Bharat and local services.
Aviation
3 Italian citizens travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then boarded a Lufthansa flight to Munich without completing the required immigration process. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued Air India a show-cause notice, seeking its response within 7 days over alleged breaches of procedures governing domestic-international passenger transfers.
Aviation
A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Istanbul to Tunisia was diverted after severe weather and turbulence disrupted 3 landing attempts at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. The aircraft later landed safely at Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport, about 60 miles south of Tunis, with no injuries reported.
Aviation
Air India flight AI1886, travelling from Bhopal to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur on 13 September 2026 after an engine-related technical problem was reported during the journey. The aircraft made an emergency landing, while engineers began inspections and arrangements were considered to take passengers onward to Delhi.
Aviation
An Air India Express Boeing 737 flying from Cochin to Abu Dhabi turned back after the crew detected a rapid fall in Engine one oil quantity. The engine was shut down when oil pressure entered the danger zone, and the aircraft landed safely at Cochin.
Cinema
A disagreement over cooking chicken and adding potatoes escalated into a heated exchange between Mahi Vij and Amrapali Dubey inside the Bigg Boss house. The argument moved beyond the kitchen, with comments about behaviour, identity and career, leaving Amrapali visibly emotional during the confrontation.
Cinema
Amitabh Bachchan has clarified that he is not planning to retire from acting or professional work anytime soon. The clarification followed speculation over a previous blog entry that ended with the words “and I retire”. Bachchan said he had used “retire” to mean going to bed, not leaving his career.
Cinema
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR in the nearly 6-year-old Disha Salian death case and begun its probe. Salian’s father, Satish Salian, gave a statement lasting more than 4 hours. His allegations remain subject to investigation, while the Bombay High Court has cautioned against treating anyone as an accused without sufficient evidence.
Cinema
Akanksha Chamola has denied reports that she sought 10 crore rupees in alimony from her estranged husband, actor Gaurav Khanna. In an interview, she also responded to online comments about their age gap, explained why her Instagram username remains unchanged and said she does not plan to marry again.
Sports
Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking arrangements will operate around Arun Jaitley Stadium in connection with the India-Afghanistan T20 match on 17.09.2026. Measures may affect Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, DDU Marg, Mirdard Chowk and JLN Marg from 1400 hrs, while goods-vehicle movement will also face restrictions on specified stretches.
Sports
The BCCI has announced India’s squad for the 3-match home ODI series against West Indies. Aqib Nabi Dar and Naman Dheer have received their first ODI selections, while KL Rahul has been named vice-captain in Shreyas Iyer’s absence during the Asian Games.
Offbeat
A new study warns that glaciers across the Hindu Kush-Himalaya are losing mass rapidly and could reach peak water flow by mid-century. River flows may rise before declining, threatening water security, farming, hydropower and communities across a region that supports hundreds of crores of people.
Offbeat
Videos circulating after flooding and landslides in Nepal present contrasting scenes: people seek the owner of gold, silver and cash found inside a drifted drawer, while another group is seen dividing Indian ₹500 notes recovered from a bag. The footage has prompted praise and questions online.
Lifestyle
An article by an AIIMS Delhi team on an artificial intelligence platform developed for cancer cure has been published in the BRICS Health Journal. Dr Ashok Sharma, who heads the institute’s Neurobiochemistry department, described the publication and its focus on cancer incidence.
Lifestyle
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has launched enforcement action against M/s CG Foods India Pvt. Ltd. after an inspection at its Roopangarh unit in Ajmer found alleged unsafe processing, unlicensed bhujia manufacturing, predated packaging and hygiene deficiencies.
Lifestyle
Retail sugar prices have dropped by about 5%, while ex-mill prices have declined by roughly 20%, according to the Department of Food & Public Distribution. The department said retail rates are expected to soften further and assured stakeholders of adequate availability, orderly supply and stable domestic-market prices.
Lifestyle
An ailing European who arrived in Delhi from Shimla was among the first recorded influenza cases as the disease spread through the city in 1918. A Delhi Archives document dated 17 September 1920 shows officials later placed ordinary influenza under the city’s infectious-disease control powers.
Education
CJP spokesperson Saurabh Das has launched a school audit in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, as part of the School Theek Karo campaign. He said the initiative would examine the conditions in which students study, but details of the schools involved and the audit process were not specified.
Education
Jaguar Land Rover, owned by Tata Motors, plans to reduce its UK workforce by around 4,000 jobs over the next 2 years. The luxury carmaker is facing higher costs, weak demand, a 10% US import tariff and the effects of a cyberattack that disrupted operations.
Education
The Directorate of Education, Delhi has declared 11 September 2026 a holiday for its offices and schools, covering government, government-aided and unaided recognised private institutions. The circular links the closure to the BRICS Summit and carries approval from the Director of Education.
Education
The Education Ministry’s allocation for FY 2026-27 has increased 8.27% over BE 2025–26. The Department of School Education & Literacy will receive ₹83,562 crore, its highest-ever allocation, while higher education has been allocated ₹55,727.22 crore, according to figures released by the Ministry of Education.
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A debate over how quickly artificial intelligence should advance has widened into a dispute between leading US technology executives, the Trump administration and China. The argument centres on chip controls, model security and whether slowing development would reduce risks or allow China to close the gap.
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UPI has clarified that users will not be charged MDR. Person-to-person payments remain free, while 0 MDR continues for person-to-merchant transactions up to ₹2,000. MDR may apply to specified merchant transactions above that threshold, with the charge payable on the merchant side.
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4 women labourers were killed and 5 others injured when a wall from an adjacent house collapsed onto an old, dilapidated house in Sanwer town of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district, according to DSP Rural Umakant Chaudhary.
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The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002, at 4 premises in Patiala, Pune and Chandigarh as part of an ongoing investigation into a fake call centre.
Agriculture
A Namami Gange natural-farming guide explains how soil acidity or alkalinity affects nutrient access, lists pH-based treatments and highlights symptoms of imbalance. It recommends soil testing once every 3 years through a free government facility, consultation with a nearby agricultural science centre and the use of fully decomposed manure rather than raw material.
