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US-Iran war LIVE: Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal, expects renewed bombing after US midterms — ReportUS-Iran war LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and informed close aides that he expects Washington to resume bombings after the US midterms scheduled for 3 November.Livemint
Melania Trump says she had a ‘very beautiful childhood’ under communism — But reveals one big differenceMelania was responding to a question about whether growing up in communist Eastern Europe gave people from the region a different appreciation of freedom and liberty.Livemint
Trump warns Xi against support for Iran — China gives conflicting assurancesThe Trump administration reportedly says Beijing has committed not to provide support to Iran, while an Iranian official says China intends to maintain its relationship with Tehran.Livemint
US Army plans for possible Cuba operation: Police, medical units could be ready within 120 days — ReportThe military planning comes as President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Cuba and called for fundamental political change on the island.Livemint
Nor’easter to hit US East Coast with 60 mph winds, flooding, rain; Boston, New York on alertThe storm could produce wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph in some areas, raising the risk of tree damage and power outages. Norfolk, Atlantic City, New York, Nantucket and Boston are among the areas expected to experience impacts.Livemint
Trump's no ‘guardrails’ to Xi ‘human control’: Why AI is at the heart of US-China rivalryUS President Donald Trump has increasingly framed China as a “competitor” in the AI race. He said on social media that he wants to keep AI “exactly where it is.”Livemint
Can CEC Gyanesh Kumar be removed? Impeachment rules, process and past attempts | ExplainedThe process for removing a CEC is similar to that for removing a Supreme Court or high court judge, meaning an impeachment can be effected only on the grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity.Livemint
‘We are ready’: Iran’s Pezeshkian challenges Trump with offer to open nuclear programme to inspectorsSpeaking to Brett Baier on Fox News along the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York, the Iranian President pinned the blame for the US-Iran squarely on America.Livemint
White House wants US government review of OpenAI, Anthropic’s new AI models before UK access — ReportA senior US administration official reportedly said the White House wants to review the models and take steps to ensure US systems are secure before they are shared with American partners.Livemint
UPI MDR: ‘Not a single penny’ will go to govt; earnings to be shared among banks and other entities, says reportThe new MDR is scheduled to come into effect from October 15 and will apply only to merchants accepting UPI payments exceeding ₹2,000.Livemint
New York vs Polymarket: Why is the prediction platform facing legal action and what did it say? ExplainedNew York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket for allegedly violating state gambling laws. This lawsuit follows similar actions against Kalshi and other prediction-market operators for offering unlicensed services and posing risks to users.Livemint
₹6,000 crore Mahadev Betting App case: CBI arrests ‘kingpin’ Abhishek Kumar at Hyderabad airport after Dubai returnThe investigation conducted so far revealed the active role of Abhishek Kumar in running online betting and gambling operations under Mahadev Book in collection of funds and in acquiring immovable assets in Dubai out of the ill-gotten proceeds of betting and gambling, CBI said.Livemint
Trump and Xi may not resolve their AI rivalry, but AI safety could open door for dialogueArtificial intelligence is becoming a crucial topic in the US-China tensions. As leaders meet, they may explore cooperation on AI while competing over technology control, impacting economy and national security.Livemint
Russia-Ukraine war disrupts wheat supply: Which countries are running short and where are they turning for supplies?Russia-Ukraine war is disrupting wheat shipments from the Black Sea, forcing major buyers such as Egypt, Indonesia and Vietnam to seek supplies from Australia, Argentina, France and other exporters, as tighter supplies push up prices and raise food inflation risks.Livemint
PM Modi birthday: Wishes pour in from across politics, sports and BollywoodPrime Minister Narendra Modi turned 76 on Thursday, with politicians, sportspersons and Bollywood personalities taking to social media to extend birthday wishes. Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Akshay Kumar and Anupam Kher were among those who shared messages.Livemint
Operation Sohan: 2 terrorists neutralised in Udhampur encounter; search operations underwayTwo terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Thursday, officials said. The operation was launched after security forces received information about suspected terrorist movement in the Majalta forest area.Livemint
‘1% or less’: Trump demands rate cut after US Fed raises interest rates for first time since 2023US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for sharply lower borrowing costs after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023, putting fresh pressure on Fed Chair Kevin Warsh.Livemint
Charlie Kirk assassination: The security failures alleged by his family, explainedThe potential civil case is separate from the criminal prosecution of Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting Kirk from the roof of the university's student resource center.Livemint
Mumbai's Cafe Mondegar licence suspended: Improper food thawing, cooling lapses — what else did Maharashtra FDA flag?The Maharashtra FDA, led by IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, suspended the licences of Cafe Mondegar and three other establishments over alleged food safety violations, including improper food temperature maintenance and sanitation issues.Livemint
Centre reconstitutes CBFC: Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty, Pankaj Tripathi among 18 members | Full list hereThe appointments are effective immediately and will remain valid for three years, until further notice.Livemint
Houthi drone near Mecca: Saudi Arabia draws ‘red line’ — has Makkah Pact been tested?Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca, escalating concerns over the Yemen war's proximity to Islam's holiest site. The incident follows a defence pact involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey amidst rising threats from the Houthis supported by Iran.Livemint
100% tariff threat to India: US House advances Russia sanctions bill | What we knowThe US House has advanced a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India. The bill targets Russia's energy buyers and has already cleared the Senate.Livemint
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty in alleged murders of parents Rob and Michele Singer ReinerProsecutors will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. If he is convicted, he could face life imprisonment without parole.Livemint
Trump’s bid to put his name on Kennedy Center blocked again by federal judge; ‘Trump Plaza’ plan also haltedUS District Judge ordered the center to temporarily halt its latest proposal to put Trump’s name on the memorial to former President John F. Kennedy. Cooper also barred the center’s board from moving ahead with plans to rename the campus the “President Donald J. Trump Plaza.”Livemint
Gurugram road rage case: Accused Kalyan Bainsla arrested, attempt-to-murder charge addedKalyan Bainsla, accused of hitting a woman biker in a Gurugram road rage incident, has been arrested, with police adding an attempt-to-murder charge. Bainsla denied deliberately hitting her, while his lawyer called it a case of negligence.Livemint
Gurugram road rage horror: Who is Kalyan Bainsla? Man accused of chasing and hitting woman bikerKalyan Bainsla, accused of hitting a woman biker on Gurugram's Golf Course Road, describes himself as an international kabaddi player and Indian rugby team member. Here's what we know about the accused, the incident and his version.Livemint
MHA calls meeting after 3 Italian passengers bypassed immigration at Delhi airport: What we knowMHA has called an emergency meeting after three Italian passengers allegedly boarded a Lufthansa flight to Munich without completing mandatory immigration at Delhi airport. Air India was issued a show-cause notice over the incident.Livemint
Kamala Harris vs Gavin Newsom in 2028? Here's what California Governor said about his presidential bidCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday (local time) said that he is considering making a run for the US presidency in 2028, but listed a few reasons why he might not go ahead with it.Livemint
Saudi-Houthis clash: Traders expect Riyadh to run out of oil stocks soon if work on east-west pipeline doesn't resumeSaudi Arabia faces the risk of exhausting oil stocks for exports within days if its key East-West pipeline to the Red Sea remains shut. The disruption could remove up to four per cent of global oil supply, adding pressure to already strained marketsLivemint
Gurugram road rage caught on camera as car hits woman biker, driver flees: ‘He kept making hand gestures'A woman riding an Aprilia sports bike in Gurugram alleged that a car driver chased and rammed her motorcycle after she asked him to maintain a safe distance. Police are verifying the incident.Livemint
Kargil veteran assaulted in Gurugram: Parking staff allegedly hit 'Op Safed Sagar' hero with iron rodAmit Gupta alleged that neither the security personnel nor the other parking staff present at the spot came to his rescue. He said that even the police didn't come for another half hour.Livemint
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran's meeting with Gulf leaders on Strait of Hormuz proposal postponed amid fresh attacksUS-Iran war LIVE: Diplomacy in the Middle East seems to be faltering as a proposed meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers over the Strait of Hormuz proposal was postponed.Livemint
BRICS Summit: India engages ASEAN, Africa, GCC and BIMSTEC leaders on Global South agendaIndia invited leaders from ASEAN, African Union, CELAC, GCC and BIMSTEC to the BRICS outreach session to strengthen engagement with the Global South. Discussions focused on delivering BRICS outcomes relevant to developing nations.Livemint
Modi flags ‘weaponisation’ of tech and critical minerals at BRICS summitAt the Brics Summit, Modi addressed technology weaponization and mineral access as obstacles to development, urging inclusivity. He announced initiatives to strengthen supply chains and promote sustainability.Livemint
Russia Strikes Ukraine Power Sites as Kyiv Targets Refining HubRussia hit energy facilities and other sites across southern Ukraine overnight while Kyiv’s forces targeted an oil-refining hub deep within Russian territory.Livemint
Watch: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim sings Kishore Kumar’s ‘Khwab Ho Tum’ at BRICS gala in DelhiMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim brought a Bollywood touch to his Delhi visit, performing Kishore Kumar’s “Khwab Ho Tum Ya Koi Haqeeqat” from the 1965 film Teen Devian at a BRICS gala dinner.Livemint
Iran war LIVE Updates: Trump says Iran ‘probably’ behind Saudi oil pipeline attack; vessel in Strait of Hormuz hitIran war LIVE Updates: Amid the US' war with Iran, clashes have increased this week between the Iran-allied Houthis and Yemeni government forces, which are backed by Riyadh.Livemint
Delhi traffic alert ahead of India vs Afghanistan T20I on Sunday, 13 September; check roads to avoid, diversionsTraffic restrictions, diversions and parking regulations will be enforced in and around the stadium from 2 pm onwards.Livemint
BRICS Summit: Big push for Global South to become ‘rule-shaper,’ 10-point reform roadmap – What PM Modi saidBRICS Summit: Modi said BRICS must now translate its internal unity and consensus into tangible results internationally. Now is the time for us to translate our unity and consensus within BRICS into tangible results on the global stage, Modi said in his opening remarks.Livemint
Xi Jinping's Hongqi N701 in Delhi: All you need to know about his armoured limousineExplore the Hongqi N701, China’s secretive presidential limousine carrying President Xi Jinping. Discover its armour, engine specs, security tech, and how it rivals US ‘The Beast’.Livemint