Imran Khan’s Sister Aleema Khan Arrested in Lahore; 30-Day Detention Ahead of PTI’s September 27…
ISLAMABAD: Aleema Khan, sister of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, has been arrested in Lahore and sent to jail for 30 days, days ahead of a planned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest march on September 27. Aleema Khan was arrested from her residence on September 20, according to a PTI spokesperson. A notification issued […]
AI Can Automate Banking Decisions, But Accountability Cannot Be Automated: Oleevia MD Krishnakumar K T…
MUMBAI: Artificial intelligence can transform banking and accelerate financial decision-making, but accountability for those decisions must remain with people, Krishnakumar K T, Managing Director of Oleevia Grameen Credits, said at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai. Speaking during a panel discussion titled “AI Guardrails – Building Safe Financial AI Systems,” Krishnakumar stressed that […]
Naxal Commander with ₹30 Lakh Bounty Killed in Varanasi Encounter; TPC Leader Brijesh Ganjhu Was…
VARANASI: Naxal commander Brijesh Ganjhu, carrying a bounty of ₹30 lakh, was killed in an encounter with police in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, early Sunday morning. The gunfight took place near Lanka Maidan under the jurisdiction of Ramnagar Police Station, police said. According to the police, Ganjhu, also known as Gopal Singh Bhokta, was a commander […]
Up to 100% Tariff on Russian Oil Buyers; Trump Signs Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act, India…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed legislation giving the administration the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on products from countries that purchase Russian crude oil or natural gas. The “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” was signed by Trump on September 18. The legislation strengthens US sanctions […]
Tamil Nadu Corporation Bus Accident Leaves Student Paralysed Below Waist; Alappuzha MACT Awards ₹2.60 Crore…
ALAPPUZHA: A 24-year-old student who suffered severe injuries and lost mobility below the waist after a Tamil Nadu government bus accident has been awarded ₹2.60 crore in compensation by the Alappuzha Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT). The compensation has been ordered in the case involving Gaurinanda, a native of Mannancherry in Alappuzha. The amount is […]
Sabarimala Aravana Crisis Deepens; One Tin Per Pilgrim as Reserve Stock Falls Fast, Devotees Protest…
PATHANAMTHITTA: The Aravana crisis at Sabarimala is deepening as the Travancore Devaswom Board continues to restrict distribution to one tin per pilgrim. The move comes at a time when a massive influx of devotees has rapidly reduced the reserve stock, while production remains suspended due to renovation and maintenance work at the Aravana plant. When […]
Missile Threat Returns to Saudi Capital; Fire Erupts at Fuel Storage Facility Near King Khalid…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh came under a renewed missile threat after Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed missile and drone attacks targeting strategic sites in Riyadh and Yanbu. A major fire and thick black smoke were also reported near King Khalid International Airport, although authorities have not immediately confirmed whether the fire was directly caused by […]
US Lifts Eritrea Sanctions Imposed Over Ethiopia Conflict; Washington Cites Regional Interests as Red Sea…
WASHINGTON: The United States has lifted sanctions imposed on Eritrea in 2021 over its role in the deadly conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, with Washington saying the policy shift is intended to advance US regional interests. The sanctions, originally imposed in November 2021, targeted Eritrea’s Defense Force, President Isaias Afwerki’s ruling People’s Front for Democracy […]
Tractor Ploughs Into Ganesh Immersion Procession in Karnataka’s Raichur; Two Boys Killed, Four Injured, Driver…
RAICHUR: A Ganesh immersion procession turned tragic in Karnataka’s Raichur after an out-of-control tractor ploughed into a crowd, killing two boys and injuring four others on Friday night. The accident occurred near M. Iranna Circle in Sahirabad, Raichur city, as a procession carrying a Ganesh idol was proceeding towards the immersion site. The deceased have […]
New CBFC film certification rules: Drug warnings, UA age ratings and key changes explained
New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has introduced revised guidelines for film certification, bringing the framework in line with the latest changes in India’s film certification system. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the new guidelines on September 18, replacing the certification guidelines issued in December 1991. One of the most […]