HYDERABAD — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, promoter of Sukriti Foods, in connection with the alleged adulteration of ghee supplied to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), revealing that the sacred Tirupati Laddu prasadam was manufactured using refined palm oil, palmolein, and various chemicals instead of pure cow ghee.
MUMBAI — In a trading session defined by sharp contrasts, Indian equities witnessed a massive ₹42,000 crore erosion in the collective market capitalization of major Tata Group stocks, even as domestic liquidity surged to drive the flagship National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO to a rapid oversubscription.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a stark warning against the “weaponisation” of technology and critical minerals, cautioning that such practices threaten to hinder shared global progress and disproportionately harm ordinary citizens. Delivering his address at the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi, Modi urged member nations to unite in safeguarding these vital resources from geopolitical coercion.
NEW DELHI — In a masterclass of multilateral diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi successfully navigated deep geopolitical fissures within BRICS to secure a unanimous joint declaration on the escalating Middle East conflict, concluding negotiations that stretched until 4 AM.
NEW DELHI — Delhi's public bus network is poised for a transformative technological upgrade, as the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) prepares to deploy an AI-enabled Bus Management System (BMS) that will track over 6,000 buses in real-time and predict delays before they occur.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday with a clarion call for member nations to transform diplomatic frameworks from bureaucratic documents into tangible, real-world outcomes.
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday with a clarion call for member nations to transform diplomatic frameworks from bureaucratic documents into tangible, real-world outcomes.
A recent shift to E20 fuel and soaring petrol prices are squeezing gig workers’ incomes, with many reporting lower mileage, higher expenses and limited support from platforms.
SHILLONG — In a rigorous push to ensure the absolute integrity of its voter lists, the Meghalaya Election Department has declared 542 electors ineligible following extensive scrutiny under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of 2026. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Dr. B.D.R. Tiwari confirmed the latest figures, highlighting the administration's systematic approach to eliminating duplicate, deceased, or untraceable entries from the state's democratic registers
South Africa, as a gateway to the broader African continent and a fellow BRICS member, remains a pivotal partner in this vision. President Ramaphosa has consistently urged BRICS governments and businesses to deepen cooperation in investment and trade, recognizing that a resilient Global South requires integrated supply chains and shared technological advancements.
NEW DELHI — In a striking visual testament to the expanding influence of the Global South, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood shoulder-to-shoulder with world leaders for the traditional BRICS "family photo" at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam convention center on Saturday.
NEW DELHI — In a strong endorsement of India’s public health initiatives, a coalition of global nutrition experts from 17 countries has thrown its weight behind the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) proposal to introduce front-of-pack warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods.
NEW DELHI — The BRICS nations, representing nearly half the world's population and a significant share of global energy consumption, have issued a unified call for stable energy markets, uninterrupted supplies, and the protection of critical energy infrastructure in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit on Saturday.
NEW DELHI — In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held extensive bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026, signaling a concerted effort to stabilize and reset the fraught relationship between the two Asian giants.
DODA, Jammu & Kashmir — The receding snows in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district have unveiled a grim reminder of the region’s persistent security challenges. Security forces have recovered the decomposed remains of a suspected Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative, along with a sophisticated M4 rifle, in the remote Divshetar area of the Seoj Dhar forest.
NEW DELHI — In a decisive move to decongest its premier defense testing infrastructure and accelerate indigenous weapon development, India is set to establish a major new missile testing range in Junput, a coastal village in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district. Spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the state-of-the-art facility will serve as a vital strategic complement to the heavily utilized Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
NEW DELHI — India’s state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) are facing a severe margin squeeze, with rating agency ICRA estimating that fuel retailers are currently losing approximately ₹5 per litre on petrol and ₹23 per litre on diesel. This financial strain comes as a sharp resurgence in global crude oil prices collides with the government’s decision to keep domestic retail fuel prices frozen.
NEW DELHI — India’s public sector banking network grinds to a halt today, Friday, September 11, 2026, as the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) executes a nationwide strike, triggering a cascading disruption in branch-level financial services. For customers reliant on physical banking, the immediate fallout is severe. Tellers will not process cash withdrawals, cheque clearances will stall, and the evaluation of home, automobile, and gold loan applications stands suspended until further notice.
A formal file photograph of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a previous meeting, or an exterior view of the Bharat Mandapam summit venue in New Delhi. (Suggested caption: Leaders of the two countries are expected to meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.)
A court in Assam has sentenced six men to life imprisonment for the murder of an elderly woman killed more than three decades ago on suspicion of practising witchcraft. The Rangia Additional Sessions and District Judge’s Court pronounced the judgment on Wednesday in the case of Maria Boro, an 80-year-old resident of Bordangerikuchi village in Kamrup district.
