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India welcomed Nepal’s new interim government led by Sushila Karki, hoping it fosters peace and stability. Sworn in by President Ramchandra Paudel, Karki becomes Nepal’s first woman interim PM. Chosen via youth-led consensus, she is praised for integrity and judicial experience, aiming to restore order, hold elections, and guide the country’s development.
The Vande Bharat Express running between Secunderabad and Visakhapatnam via Warangal will undergo a schedule change from December 5, 2025. Currently not operating on Thursdays, the train will instead cancel services on Mondays. It will now run six days a week, except Mondays, according to the South Central Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO).
Former Meghalaya Chief Minister DD Lapang passed away at 91 after battling age-related ailments. He died last night at Bethany Hospital in Shillong. A key figure in state politics, Lapang began his career in 1972 as an independent before joining Congress. He served as Chief Minister four times between 1992 and 2010.
A UN report says repression in North Korea has worsened since 2014, with stricter surveillance, forced labour, harsher punishments, and executions, including death for sharing foreign media. Minor improvements include less violence in detention and fair trial laws, but freedoms remain severely restricted, making it the world’s most controlled country.
“Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,” starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, became Mollywood’s first female-led superhero hit, earning over ₹200 crore. Writer-director Dominic Arun revealed Lokah is the saga’s weakest hero, surprising fans and heightening anticipation for stronger upcoming characters, including Chattan, Charlie, and the supreme Moothon.
Pakistan defeated Oman by 93 runs in their Asia Cup 2025 clash. Batting first, Pakistan posted 160 runs. In reply, Oman were bowled out for just 67, with Hamad Mirza top-scoring with 27. Pakistani bowlers Ashraf, Sufyan Mukem, and Sayeem Ayub took two wickets each, leading their team to a dominant victory.
The government may allow FMCG companies to increase grammage in low-unit packs, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, as a valid form of price reduction under GST 2.0 from Sept 22. Officials seemed open to this, letting companies offer more product at the same MRP, maintaining price points while technically raising value per gram or millilitre, with guidelines […]
Clinical trials reveal that regular yoga practice can significantly improve sleep quality in people with insomnia. Participants reported faster sleep onset, fewer night awakenings, and deeper rest. Experts attribute this to yoga’s relaxation and stress-reduction effects, recommending gentle evening routines for better sleep hygiene and long-term mental well-being.
The Defence Ministry received a proposal from the Indian Air Force to acquire 114 Made-in-India Rafale jets, potentially India’s largest defence deal worth over Rs 2 lakh crore with 60% indigenous content. Built by Dassault and Indian firms, the order would raise IAF Rafales to 176. Safran plans an MRO facility in Hyderabad for M88 […]
Israeli military operations killed 50 people in Gaza, including 35 in Gaza City, as attacks intensified on Hamas strongholds. The UN warned the assault could worsen famine conditions. Britain, France, and Germany demanded a halt, while Israel vowed to continue targeting high-rise buildings used by Hamas to protect troops and disrupt operations.
Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, issued her first public statement since his death, speaking directly to Donald Trump. She said, “Mr President, my husband loved you and he knew you loved him too. Your friendship was amazing.” She also shared Charlie’s wish to make reviving the American family his top political priority.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said India will soon surpass the US to become the world’s 2nd-largest metro rail network after China. Speaking at Kerala’s Urban Conclave, he noted India’s 1,065 km metro span across 24 cities, with 955 km more underway. He also highlighted urbanisation trends, e-mobility plans, road projects, and the new “Super […]
Punjab floods caused ₹102.58 crore damage to power infrastructure, PSPCL said in its initial report. The Upper Beas hydel project in Pathankot suffered ₹62.5 crore loss. Over 2,300 transformers, 7,100 poles, and 864 km of lines were damaged. PSPCL buildings and substations were also hit, as teams worked nonstop to restore power.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said scrapping India’s 97 lakh unfit vehicles could yield ₹40,000 crore GST and create 70 lakh jobs. Speaking at ACMA 2025, he noted 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped so far, with private firms investing ₹2,700 crore. Gadkari urged automakers to offer 5% discounts for scrappage certificates to boost demand.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur today, Sept 13, his first trip since last year’s ethnic clashes killed over 250 people and displaced around 50,000. He will dedicate ₹8,500 crore in development projects and lay their foundation stones. The visit follows the SoO pact with Kuki groups and reopening of NH-2, vital for Northeast […]