U.S. President Donald Trump has made a massive campaign promise ahead of the midterm elections, pledging to issue a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" check to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of Congress. Speaking at the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas, Trump likened the cash payment proposal to corporate dividends. Critics and economists have immediately raised questions over the multitrillion-dollar price tag, legal feasibility, and potential inflationary risks of the proposal. Watch for complete details on the political pitch.

Trump announces $5,000 for every American if GOP wins midterms

Lionel Messi has reached an agreement in principle to become the new owner of Spanish second-division club CD Eldense, the club has confirmed. The deal is still subject to final legal procedures, due diligence and approval from Spain’s High Council for Sports.

Lionel Messi reaches deal to take over Spanish club CD Eldense 

Beijing has slammed Manila after a dramatic live diplomatic exchange unfolded at the Seoul Defense Dialogue between Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Chinese officials. 

 As territorial disputes intensify across the South China Sea, both nations continue to trade sharp barbs over gray-zone coercion, maritime sovereignty, and regional stability. 

South China sea tensions: China slams Philippines on clash 

A catastrophic fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry MV June Aster in waters near Coron, Palawan, in the western Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard has confirmed at least five fatalities, while 42 survivors have been rescued out of 134 people on board. Emergency search and rescue operations are frantically underway off the coast of Palawan as 87 passengers and crew members remain unaccounted for. Authorities continue investigating the cause of the deadly disaster.

Philippines ferry fire: 5 dead, 87 missing as ferry catches fire

Russia has launched a massive aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. The multi-wave overnight assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and jet-powered swarms of drones that struck residential high-rises and key infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue crews are sifting through the rubble of damaged apartment blocks and targeted transport facilities. Ukrainian officials have renewed urgent calls for international partners to bolster air defense systems. Watch for complete details on the ground situation.


Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian drones strike deep inside Russia, hit key energy facilities

The NIA has made major revelations in its chargesheet in the Red Fort blast case. The agency has identified Umar-un-Nabi as the operational mastermind of the terror module and detailed how the network allegedly planned the attack. The probe also highlights the use of encrypted communications, extremist material and online resources in the conspiracy.

Red Fort terror blast: NIA chargesheet reveals major details of terror plot

Nepal Floods 2026: With roads and bridges destroyed and helicopters heavily engaged in search and rescue operations, the Nepal Army is turning to drones to deliver essential relief supplies to displaced communities.

At least 1,367 people have been confirmed dead and more than 5,000 remain missing following the devastating floods triggered after a Himalayan glacier broke off near the Nepal-China border in late August.

The army is using drones to transport food, medicines, fuel and other essentials to communities that remain difficult to reach by conventional methods. The drones can operate across distances of around 3 to 4 kilometres and carry up to 60 kilograms of supplies in a single trip.

The Nepal Army is currently making around 10 to 16 aid deliveries each day using four DJI FlyCart 100 drones donated by China as part of a recent aid package.


Nepal floods: Army uses Chinese drones to deliver aid amid devastation 

Hanuman Ansh has pulled off a stunning box-office upset. Made on a ₹2-crore budget, the Neem Karoli Baba-inspired spiritual saga collected ₹49.25 crore net in its fifth weekend, nearly four times Dhurandhar 2’s ₹12.55 crore fifth-weekend haul. The film has crossed the ₹100-crore net mark in India, fuelled by powerful word of mouth and sustained audience interest.

Hanuman Ansh beats Dhurandhar 2, shocks Bollywood: ₹2-crore film pulls off a ₹170 cr miracle 

A slab at an under-construction commercial building collapsed in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar on Wednesday night. The incident took place in the Kudasan area while slab casting work was underway. Rescue teams rushed to the site, with several workers initially feared trapped under the debris. Multiple workers have since been rescued and taken to hospital, while rescue operations continued.


Gujarat construction site slab collapses in Gandhinagar, 15 workers rescued 

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have sent congratulatory messages to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the country’s 78th founding anniversary. Beijing and Moscow reaffirmed their commitment to close strategic cooperation with Pyongyang.

Xi-Putin vow stronger ties with Kim Jong-Un

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari led the BJP’s ‘Gerua Samman Yatra’ in south Kolkata on Wednesday. The three-kilometre march began at Golpark and ended near Jadavpur University, with BJP workers, monks and seers taking part. Adhikari said the march was aimed at upholding the dignity of the saffron colour amid an ongoing political row at the university.


West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari leads BJP’s saffron march in Kolkata

The conflict is widening as tensions between Iran and the United States intensify around the Strait of Hormuz, while Yemen’s Houthi rebels escalate their confrontation with Saudi-backed forces.

Iran has launched fresh missile attacks targeting US-linked military positions, while Tehran claims to have struck American vessels and brought down a US drone. The confrontation is raising concerns over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy corridors.

Houthis vs Saudi Arabia: Structures at King Khalid air base damaged 

Russia has launched a massive aerial bombardment targeting Kyiv and its surrounding regions, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens injured. The multi-wave overnight assault involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and jet-powered swarms of drones that struck residential high-rises and key infrastructure. Emergency responders and rescue crews are sifting through the rubble of damaged apartment blocks and targeted transport facilities. Ukrainian officials have renewed urgent calls for international partners to bolster air defense systems. 

Russia-Ukraine war: 12 killed, 72 injured in Kyiv

Five infant orangutans were rescued from a forest in Odisha's Balasore district on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, prompting a major international wildlife trafficking investigation. The critically endangered primates, which are not native to India, were spotted by local villagers huddled together in a casuarina plantation near the West Bengal border. 

Five baby orangutans found in Odisha, trafficking angle probed

Brent crude oil prices surged above $100 a barrel on September 9, hitting a six-week high as escalating conflict in West Asia fuels fears of supply disruptions and wider pressure on global energy markets.

Oil prices surge as fighting intensifies across west asia

Russian forces claim they have encircled roughly 1,700 Ukrainian troops in the northeastern Kharkiv region. The claim comes amid continued fighting and shifting positions along the frontline.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russian missiles tighten encirclement in Kharkiv region

The Enforcement Directorate has asked Kerala Police to register a fresh case against former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and former minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas in the CMRL-Exalogic case. The ED has alleged bribery and fund routing, while the CPI(M) has rejected the allegations and accused the agency of political targeting.

Keralam: ED seeks F.I.R against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan & his family

Kolkata’s food scene is facing heightened scrutiny as the Kolkata Municipal Corporation steps up its food safety crackdown ahead of the festive season.

During a week-long enforcement drive, officials inspected nearly 600 food establishments and temporarily suspended the food licences of around 40 restaurants, eateries and sweet shops over alleged food safety and hygiene violations.

After Mumbai, 40 Kolkata restaurants face action over dirty food

As fighting between Saudi Arabia and Houthis escalated, the credibility of the Mecca pact is again at stake. Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif has now hinted at the possibility of his country joining Saudi Arabia in the battle against Houthis.


Pakistan threatens to join war against Iran ally as Houthis attack Saudi

The tensions in west asia have skyrocketed after Iran and U.S. hit tankers in the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the war began. The IRGC says it attacked 10 ships while the U.S. military says it destroyed 5 Iranian oil tankers. Iran also fired on the U.S. base in Jordan

US-Iran war: Iran attacks 10 ships, hits Jordan base after US sinks 5 Iranian oil tankers

According to a new study published in the international journal of cancer, consuming very hot drinks is likely to triple the risk of developing oesophageal cancer. This is one of the most malignant cancers, leading to a high number of deaths.


Consuming very hot drinks triples risk of cancer, study finds

India is pushing to take UPI beyond its domestic success by linking it with payment systems in other countries. PM Narendra Modi has called for greater cross-border integration, especially with nations that have large Indian communities and strong trade ties with India.

PM Modi's push to link UPI with foreign payment systems during BRICS summit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India and Sri Lanka share deep historical and civilizational ties, with the Indian Ocean serving as a key link between the two nations. He stressed Sri Lanka’s strategic location along major global trade routes and called for closer cooperation on regional growth and security.

First Indian defence minister visit to Sri Lanka in 38 years

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has released more than 170,000 pages of municipal records involving the impact of the September 11 attacks on air quality health, as well as the city’s response.

Mamdani announced the documents and an online portal for accessing them on Tuesday. The release comes alongside the settlement of two lawsuits pursued by 9/11 Health Watch, which fought for access to these long-withheld documents.

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani releases 170,000 pages of city's response to 9/11 attacks

Optimus Viper is a compact, agile space security vehicle designed to inspect, monitor and protect critical satellites and other assets in orbit. Developed by Space Machines Company, it represents a new approach to rapid-response space operations.

Australia's space guardian satellite 'Optimus Viper'

Heavy rain and floods in Nagoya, Japan caused some athletes to be briefly evacuated from their accommodation. The Asian games begin on September 19.

Heavy rain hits Nagoya, mayor insists no disruption to Asian games

Kashmiri Pandit employees recruited under the Prime Minister’s rehabilitation package staged protests in Srinagar, demanding secure accommodation and stronger security assurances. The employees have set September 30 as a deadline for action on their demands.

JK: Over 6,000 Kashmiri Pandits recruited under PM package 

As India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, artificial intelligence and quantum computing are emerging as key priorities for its presidency. India is expected to push cooperation in advanced technologies, strengthen innovation partnerships and promote practical outcomes for BRICS nations.


BRICS summit 2026: Economic cooperation at the heart of BRICS summit