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India strongly condemned Switzerland’s remarks on minority rights at the UNHRC, calling the allegations baseless and unexpected from a friendly nation. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi advised Switzerland to address its own internal challenges. The response underscored India’s firm stance against external interference in its domestic affairs.
“Kantara: Chapter 1,” Rishab Shetty’s costliest Sandalwood project, has fans eagerly awaiting its trailer, rumored for September 20, 2025. Amazon Prime Video reportedly acquired OTT rights for ₹125 crore, one of the biggest for a Kannada film. With a pan-Indian release on October 2, Hombale Films plans aggressive online and offline promotions.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan will visit Suryalanka beach in Bapatla district today to launch the ‘Great Green Wall of AP’ initiative by planting palm trees. He will then attend National Forest Martyrs’ Day at Nagaravanam, where he will unveil a memorial stupa and interact with the families of the forest martyrs.
RJD leader Rajkumar Rai, alias Allah Rai, was allegedly shot dead by two unidentified men Wednesday night in Patna’s Munnachak area, months before state elections. Expected to contest from Raghopur, the attack appears linked to a land dispute. Police recovered six cartridges, are reviewing CCTV footage, and are working to apprehend the assailants.
A surface depression over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying, prompting a heavy rainfall alert for north coastal Andhra Pradesh within the next 24 hours. The impact will be especially severe in Visakhapatnam, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Anakapalle, and Kakinada districts, with residents advised to stay alert for possible disruptions.
Over 200 passengers on Air India’s Singapore-bound flight AI2380 faced a harrowing six-hour delay at Delhi airport after being deboarded due to cabin cooling and electrical issues. Seated for nearly two hours, they were moved to the terminal, provided meals, and later departed at 5:36 a.m. IST on a replacement Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Team India spinner Kuldeep Yadav was named ‘Player of the Match’ after claiming four wickets against UAE. He credited team trainer Adrian for helping him improve both his bowling and fitness. Kuldeep said their preparation paid off, and everything went according to plan in the first match, setting a strong tone for the tournament ahead.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, September 11, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 81217.30, down at 207.85 points or 0.26%, and the Nifty was at 24945.50, down at 27.60 points or 0.11%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 88.15 against the dollar.
The Duleep Trophy final kicks off today in Bengaluru, with South Zone facing Central Zone in a high-stakes clash. Central is captained by Rajat Patidar, while Mohammad Azharuddin leads the South. Notably, five players from the Telugu states feature in the South squad, adding regional pride to this much-anticipated domestic cricket showdown.
PM Narendra Modi will visit Uttarakhand today to assess flood devastation caused by monsoon rains. Arriving in Dehradun, he will conduct an aerial survey at 4:15 p.m. and chair a high-level review at 5 PM. Relief efforts follow cloudbursts, landslides, and floods that caused over ₹5,000 crore in damage, 80 deaths, and nearly 100 missing.
India faces multiple impacts from Nepal’s Gen‑Z protests: disrupted trade, especially through border routes, flight cancellations, and advisories to its citizens to postpone travel. Increased border security and surveillance have been activated. Regional investment, projects and geopolitical influence risk being unsettled due to Nepal’s instability.
IndiGo resumes daily Kathmandu flights from today, September 11, with two special relief flights at discounted fares to bring passengers back to India. Services were suspended for two days amid Nepal’s political unrest. The government arranged extra flights and urged reasonable fares to help stranded home-bound passengers return safely.
The Indian women’s hockey team maintained its unbeaten streak in the ongoing Hockey Asia Cup, starting the Super-4 stage with a 4-2 win over Korea. Carrying strong momentum from the group stage, India now prepares to face China in their second Super-4 match. The top two teams from this stage will qualify for the final.
Nepal remains under curfew after ‘Gen-Z’ protests killed 25 and injured 633. Sparked by a brief social media ban, demonstrators attacked govt buildings, prompting military intervention and the release of 13,000 prisoners. Protesters met officials on transitional leadership, while Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah urged patience for forming an interim government.
Nepal’s ‘Gen Z’ erupted in protest after the govt suddenly banned 26 social media platforms, seen as a violation of free speech and expression. That spark ignited deeper frustration over endemic corruption, nepotism, and youth marginalisation. Viral exposure of elite privilege, lack of opportunities, and political distrust fuelled the strong protest.