The Long Read
West Bengal CM asks Ministers to concentrate on work rather than being hyperactive on the street
West Bengal CM advises ministers to focus on office work instead of street activities amid public spat and allegations.
OpenAI and Anthropic bosses push UN for global terms on AI
OpenAI's Sam Altman has called for risk evaluation standards, as have Anthropic's Dario Amodei and Hugging Face's Clement Delangue.
U.P. CM Yogi launches Bharat Taxi and Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana
Operations begin in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj; taxi as well as two-wheeler and three-wheeler drivers to join
AI superpower ambitions take centre stage as Trump and Xi meet
The US and China are vying for AI supremacy while seeking to keep it under human control.
West Bengal CM asks Ministers to concentrate on work rather than being hyperactive on the street
West Bengal CM advises ministers to focus on office work instead of street activities amid public spat and allegations.
World
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Trump's Board of Peace unveils $2.45bn plan to begin Gaza's reconstruction
The figure was announced during a meeting of the group's board at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
Cover Review★★★★½
No Dhanush vs Rajinikanth: ‘Om’ postponed to avert clash with ‘Jailer 2’
Dhanush's film 'Om' is postponed to avoid clashing with Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' and Suriya's 'Scene'
Dia Mirza-voiced documentary ‘The Hornbill Promise’ looks at Latpanchar’s rufous-necked hornbills
Safique Hazarika and Vinod K Reddy, directors of The Hornbill Promise, an upcoming wildlife documentary, talk about the making of this film
‘Heart of the Beast’ movie review: A rugged Brad Pitt snuggles warmth in aching canine bromance
Running on a rather straightforward design, the film’s simplicity is surprisingly enticing, as it goes back to the basics, to cherish smaller moments over bigger joys
Politics
All politicsU.P. CM Yogi launches Bharat Taxi and Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana
Operations begin in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj; taxi as well as two-wheeler and three-wheeler drivers to join
Local · Bangalore
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Fake RCs, bank NOCs, and seals used to sell cars; 10 vehicles worth ₹2 crore seized in Bengaluru
During the investigation, police questioned one of the car dealer’s associates who revealed that the gang had been forging RCs, bank NOCs, and seals of government offices and officials, and using the documents to sell vehicles.
Ekya children’s biennale spurs young minds to think about future through art
It will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October 31, allowing families, educators, and members of the wider Bengaluru community to visit the participating campuses.
AISA claims Mount Carmel college in Bengaluru cancelled panel discussion after ABVP ‘threat’
AISA alleges Mount Carmel University canceled a panel discussion due to threats from ABVP over controversial speakers.
Crime Watch
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Ex-ED official Niranjan Singh joins Akali Dal Waris Punjab De ahead of Punjab polls
Asked about allegations of the misuse of central agencies including the ED, Niranjan said there is no government which does not misuse it a "little bit". | India News
Update23 Sept
Indian seafarer killed in torpedo attack on MV Cape Dao near Oman
The carrier was en route from Mina Saqr to India via the Oman route when two torpedoes reportedly hit its port side. | India News
Probe23 Sept
Jaishankar meets Rubio on UNGA sidelines, raises concern over Russian sanctions act
The meeting comes days after US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law. | India News
Court23 Sept
SIT files 60,000-page charge sheet against 8 in Ayodhya Ram temple theft case
The Uttar Pradesh government had assured the Supreme Court on Monday that the SIT will file the charge sheet by September 25 | 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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Open wounds and eyes that can't close - women warn about cheap bleph eyelid surgery
A concerning number of patients are reporting problems from treatment abroad, say doctors.
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Services from Kochi airport to grow by 14.40% during winter schedule
Kochi airport's winter schedule boosts flight services by 14.40%, adding new routes and enhancing connectivity with 32 destinations.