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WBPDCL starts sale of surplus coal to NTPC
WBPDCL initiates surplus coal sales to NTPC, planning to supply 3.5 million tonnes by March 2027.
'Carbon emission blame wrongly placed': PM Modi defends India, other developing nations
The two-day conference is being organised by the National Green Tribunal on September 19 and 20. | India News
Girl killed; seven others hurt after tractor ran amok during Ganesh immersion procession in Dharmavaram
Tractor accident during Ganesh immersion in Dharmavaram kills girl, injures seven; police investigate and assure government support for victims.
Four students, driver injured as school bus collides with lorry on Chennai-Bengaluru NH near Ambur
Four students and a driver were injured in a school bus collision with a lorry, prompting local residents to demand safety improvements.
Yash Dabas vs Vijay Meena vs Ananya Raturi: Meet the faces of DUSU presidency race
The DUSU polls are very important to student politics. The elections were held for four key posts - president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary. | India News
World
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Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
‘Practical Magic 2’ movie review: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman provide the enchantment in bland sequel
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman bring warmth and charm to Practical Magic 2, but the sequel's thin romance and underwhelming magic make for a disappointingly bland follow-up
‘City Lights’ movie review: Sinking into a bottomless pit
Vijay Kumar’s Kannada film ‘City Lights’, starring Vinay Rajkumar and Monisha, gets lost in random writing, gratuitous violence and a one-dimensional portrayal of Majestic
CBFC’s new film certification guidelines: Statutory warning for scenes on drug use
The Centre updates CBFC guidelines, enforcing statutory warnings for scenes on drug consumption/trafficking and prohibiting glorification of violence and substance abuse.
Politics
All politicsGirl killed; seven others hurt after tractor ran amok during Ganesh immersion procession in Dharmavaram
Tractor accident during Ganesh immersion in Dharmavaram kills girl, injures seven; police investigate and assure government support for victims.
Local · Bangalore
More localSelection lists announced by BWSSB
BWSSB announces provisional selection lists; details are available on their official website www.bwssb.gov.in.
Bollytech artiste Trapperx to perform in Bengaluru this weekend
Set to perform at Bastian Garden City on September 19, Trapperx aka Sushil Ghunawat talks about his connection with the city and his upcoming performance
Bengaluru: Minister pulls up officials over waste disposal, re-encroachment
Bengaluru Minister criticizes officials on waste disposal and encroachment, urging strict action and public space maintenance.
Crime Watch
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'Carbon emission blame wrongly placed': PM Modi defends India, other developing nations
The two-day conference is being organised by the National Green Tribunal on September 19 and 20. | India News
Update19 Sept
Yash Dabas vs Vijay Meena vs Ananya Raturi: Meet the faces of DUSU presidency race
The DUSU polls are very important to student politics. The elections were held for four key posts - president, vice-president, secretary and joint secretary. | India News
Probe19 Sept
Tamil Nadu woman's ‘nude photos’, late-night calls cost her child custody
The Madras High Court denied an Ooty woman custody of her two children, aged seven and nine, saying their “impressionable age” made welfare a key concern. | India News
Court19 Sept
‘Footballer’, ‘envelope’, new names: Separate identities for TMC camps
This event marks a significant moment in West Bengal politics, reactivating interest after Banerjee's recent electoral losses. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
Honour‘Charlie’s Angels’ Star Jaclyn Smith on the Emmys Reunion, ‘Snobbism’ Against the Series and Why the Latest Movie Reboot ‘Didn’t Work’
Jaclyn Smith talks about the "Charlie's Angels" reunion at the Emmys, the "snobbism" against the series and why the last movie adaptation "didn't work."
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HonourMadonna to Open MTV Video Music Awards With First Show Performance in 23 Years
Madonna will open the MTV Video Music Awards for her first performance on the show in 23 years.
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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.
Health & Wellbeing
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Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
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'India's first wafer from Dholera semiconductor plant likely in 2028': Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ashwini Vaishnaw said he has kept a single nail on a wall in his office empty, waiting for the first wafer to emerge from the Dholera plant. | India News
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DGGI uncovers ₹115 Crore GST evasion across Andhra Pradesh hotels
DGGI uncovers ₹115 crore GST evasion by hotels in Andhra Pradesh, revealing systematic suppression of taxable sales figures.
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Bihar floods: Nitin Nabin donates three months’ Rajya Sabha MP salary to CM Relief Fund
Bihar's Nitin Nabin donates three months' salary to CM Relief Fund as floods impact 50 lakh people across the state.
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Meghalaya IPS officer injured in ‘deliberate’ hit by two-wheeler
Meghalaya IPS officer injured in a targeted hit by two riders, suspected to be Khasi Students’ Union members during a road check.