The Long Read
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firms
Sam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.
'Narendra’s Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress's dig at PM on UPI move
Congress criticizes PM Modi's UPI fee move as capitulation to U.S. demands, dubbing it "Narendra's Ongoing Trump Appeasement."
Drug regulator issues alert on sale of unauthorised Pakistani whitening creams in India
CDSCO warns against unauthorized Pakistani whitening creams in India due to health risks from excessive heavy metals.
Messi visit row in Keralam: Police register FIR against Anto Augustine, Reporter Broadcasting Company
Police file FIR against Anto Augustine and Reporter Broadcasting Company for cheating and conspiracy related to a failed Messi match in Kochi.
World
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All support acts on Ed Sheeran's US tour quit after Macklemore dropped
The star said he was not responsible for Macklemore being dropped from the line-up after he made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.
Cinema & Streaming
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Cover Review★★★★½
‘NAZA’: More than 1,500 Israeli filmmakers sign petition backing directors after citizenship threats
Over 1,500 Israeli filmmakers petition to support NAZA directors facing citizenship threats after their award-winning documentary on military operations.
‘Odiyan: The Age of Illusion’: Rahul Sadasivan’s film with Prithviraj Sukumaran goes on floors
Malayalam horror drama movie ‘Odiyan: The Age of Illusion’, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier, marks the Malayalam debut of Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions
Vanishing bonds: Ankur Hooda’s The Calf Doll exposes the price of progress
Explore Ankur Hooda’s evocative docudrama "The Calf Doll," revealing the impact of progress on rural traditions and relationships.
Politics
All politics'Narendra’s Ongoing Trump Appeasement': Congress's dig at PM on UPI move
Congress criticizes PM Modi's UPI fee move as capitulation to U.S. demands, dubbing it "Narendra's Ongoing Trump Appeasement."
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Labout Dept. asserts that night-shift safeguards for women employees is covered under OSH Rules
Karnataka Labour Department confirms that night-shift safety measures for women are protected under updated OSH Rules, addressing union concerns.
Heavy rain paralyses traffic in several parts of Bengaluru
Multiple spells of heavy rain lashed Bengaluru on Tuesday evening, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged and bringing traffic to a crawl, with office-goers struggling to get home.
Pourakarmikas seek better safety, healthcare and welfare benefits
The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis has directed all pourakarmikas in Bengaluru to mandatorily register on the ‘NAMASTE’ app to facilitate access to various welfare and safety benefits provided by the Union government.
Crime Watch
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3 DMK leaders booked over remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, cabinet colleague
The FIRs followed a September 12 DMK protest, with party spokesperson TKS Elangovan accusing the TVK government of targeting opposition leaders. | India News
Update16 Sept
‘Iron Lady’ Sanjukta Parashar becomes 1st woman to head CRPF’s CoBRA unit
Sanjukta Parashar has led counter-insurgency operations in the northeast, where the media dubbed her the Iron Lady | India News
Probe16 Sept
EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan today; hold talks with counterpart Dhungyel
The visit is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, and to further strengthen the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries | India News
Court16 Sept
Fuel pump transactions, bill and insurance payments, and more: UPI FAQs as MDR kicks in
New UPI rules: The new UPI framework introduces a 0.4% merchant discount rate for transactions over ₹2,000. Customers won't pay MDR. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourEmmys 2026 Snubs and Surprises: Colbert’s Final Season Wins, Oscar Isaac Can’t Stop Matthew Rhys, Taylor Swift Crashes the Party and More
The 2026 Emmys had plenty of unexpected moments, including a big win for Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" and a surprise visit from Taylor Swift.
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HonourEmmys So White Part 2: No Actors of Color Win Major Acting Prizes on TV’s Biggest Night
The 2026 Emmys saw no actors of color win in the 12 lead and supporting acting categories, reviving concerns over diversity in Hollywood.
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HonourOriginal ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Reunite at the Emmys to Honor the Late Farrah Fawcett: ‘The Shiniest Angel of Them All’
Celebrating 50 years, “Charlie’s Angels” stars Kate Jackson, Cheryl Ladd and Jaclyn Smith reunite and honor Farrah Fawcett.
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HonourRob Reiner Remembered as ‘Our Beloved Meathead’ and ‘Cherished Legend’ by Teary Jamie Lee Curtis in Emmys’ In Memoriam
Rob Reiner received a heartfelt tribute at the 2026 Emmys during the In Memoriam section
Health & Wellbeing
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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
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Telangana Assembly session LIVE: Discussion on property regulations and El Niño impact to be taken up today
Follow The Hindu's LIVE blog for the latest updates on the Telangana Assembly Monsoon Session 2026.
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Crime
Bangladeshi national caught smuggling gold from Saudi inside undergarments at Delhi airport
The passenger admitted to smuggling the gold from Jeddah, adding that he had been asked to drop the gold off with someone at Delhi airport, said officials | India News
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Business
Complaints to watchdog about water firms jump 84%
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
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Sports
Brook likened to Pietersen in SL win - how do they compare?
Harry Brook hits a brutal century and draws comparisons with Kevin Pietersen as England thrash Sri Lanka by 119 runs in the first T20 in Southampton.