Nobel Chemistry Laureate Hideki Shirakawa, Pioneer of Conductive Plastics, Dies at 90

Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff reply to Maharashtra FDA notice over elaichi ad

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration issued notices to Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, and Shah Rukh Khan over their appearances in an elaichi advertisement. Authorities raised concerns that the ad may be indirectly promoting Vimal Pan Masala, a product that is currently banned in Maharashtra. Devgn and Shroff have submitted their responses to the FDA, while Khan's reply is still awaited. The FDA is expected to take further action once all responses have been received.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman extends Janmashtami greetings, calls for religious harmony

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman conveyed Janmashtami greetings to the country's Hindu community. He emphasized that Bangladesh belongs equally to all its citizens regardless of religion. Rahman called for strengthening religious harmony, tolerance, and mutual respect across communities. He also cautioned against elements seeking to foment division and communal unrest. As part of the occasion, the Prime Minister distributed honorariums to priests and sebaits.

‘Kim Jong-un Era 2.0.’: North Korea drops reunification goal from party charter

Delhi govt offices to shut on Sep 11 for 18th BRICS Leaders Summit

Central and Delhi government offices will remain closed on September 11, 2026, ahead of the 18th BRICS Leaders Summit in New Delhi. India is hosting the high-profile event under its 2026 BRICS chairmanship. Leaders from around 30 countries are expected to attend both the summit and an accompanying business forum. Authorities are undertaking extensive security and logistical preparations to manage the large-scale international gathering.