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CM Punk's Net Worth Six Times Higher Than Sami Zayn's Despite Title Loss

As of 2026, CM Punk's estimated net worth stands at $12 million, far exceeding Sami Zayn's $2 million. Punk built his wealth through a combination of professional wrestling, MMA, acting, and real estate investments. Zayn's income, by contrast, derives mainly from his WWE career and merchandise sales. Notably, this financial gap persists even though Zayn recently captured the Undisputed WWE Championship from Punk.

Tiger Woods Owns a Fleet of Rare Supercars and Luxury SUVs

Golf legend Tiger Woods has assembled a notable car collection featuring high-performance and luxury vehicles. His garage includes rare machines such as the Porsche Carrera GT, Lamborghini Murciélago, and Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. Woods' automotive history also extends to Buick concept cars, a classic Toyota Supra, and various luxury SUVs. Several vehicles in his collection are tied to his professional career and commercial endorsement deals. The collection blends rare performance cars with more practical luxury options.

UPI charges row: Chidambaram among 5 Congress MPs who had backed revenue framework

Gujarat lights 88 lakh diyas to mark PM Modi's birthday celebrations

Gujarat is celebrating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday by lighting 88 lakh diyas across the state. The main event is being held at the Kankaria Lakefront in Ahmedabad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel are among the senior leaders attending the primary celebration. The large-scale illumination event reflects the ruling party's organized effort to mark the occasion with a significant public display.

Houthis claim to have shot down Saudi F-15 jet with 'locally-made' missile - video

Nobel Laureate Michael Kremer Appointed World Bank Chief Economist

Michael Kremer, 61, has been named the next Chief Economist of the World Bank. Kremer is a Nobel Prize laureate who won the Economics Sciences award in 2019. He shared the prize with economists Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee. The trio was recognized for their experimental research methods aimed at reducing global poverty.

US Officials Met Houthi Leaders in Oman, Secured Assurances on Red Sea Attacks

American officials held a meeting with Houthi representatives in Oman on Sunday, following the group's seizure of a large stretch of the Red Sea coastline. During the talks, Houthi leaders assured the US that they would not target American vessels in the region. The group also pledged to observe a ceasefire through 2025 and committed to halting attacks on Israeli and commercial ships, with the exception of Saudi vessels. The meeting is the result of months of diplomatic negotiations conducted against a backdrop of repeated Houthi strikes on Red Sea shipping.

Congress MPs on Parliament Panel That Backed UPI Transaction Charges, Raised No Objection

A parliamentary panel chaired by BJP's Bhartruhari Mahtab recommended introducing a tiered Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments without delay. The suggestion was included in the panel's 44th report, published in August. Notably, five Congress MPs who were members of the panel did not register any dissent against the recommendation. The development has drawn attention given Congress's public opposition to charges on UPI transactions. The absence of any objection from Congress members on the panel contrasts with the party's stated political stance on the issue.

Meet Joey, rescue dog who found 3 people alive under earthquake rubble

20-Year-Old Student Found Dead in Hostel Room at Tezpur University, Assam

A 20-year-old student was found hanging in his hostel room at Tezpur University in Assam. Authorities were alerted and police arrived at the scene to investigate the incident. Some students told reporters that the deceased had left behind a diary containing a note about his life and death. Police confirmed the diary was recovered but declined to reveal its contents. The case is currently under investigation.

Punjab High Court Seeks Report on Dalit Man's Suicide Linked to Caste Harassment

Gulzar Singh, a Dalit man from Turbanjara village in Dirba, Sangrur district, Punjab, died on September 7 after allegedly consuming poison. His family claims he was subjected to casteist abuse and harassment after he questioned a person named Cheema over drug supply in the area. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken cognizance of the case and sought a status report from authorities. The case has raised concerns about caste-based discrimination and the alleged role of drug-related disputes in the lead-up to Singh's death.

US limits visas for South African officials over discrimination against White minorities

Trump Praises India's Anti-Drug Efforts Even as US Keeps It on Watch List

US President Donald Trump lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts to crack down on opium production and drug trafficking in India. Trump described the progress made under his administration in combating drug trafficking and narcoterrorist organisations as 'historic.' Despite the praise, India continues to remain on the United States' drug watch list. The acknowledgment highlights a nuanced dynamic where Washington recognises India's counter-narcotics steps while maintaining official scrutiny of the country's drug situation.

CBI Charges US Christian Group Over Rs 92 Crore Illegal Funding via 1,000 Debit Cards

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged a US-based Christian organisation with illegally channelling funds into the country. The group allegedly used around 1,000 ATM cards issued by Truist Bank in the United States to withdraw approximately $9.9 million, equivalent to Rs 92 crore. The transactions were traced across multiple Indian states, including Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, and Assam. Authorities have also flagged a suspected link between the funding and extremist activities in these regions.

5,000-Gallon Diesel Spill from Equinix Data Centre Contaminates New Jersey Creek

Approximately 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel leaked from an Equinix data centre in Secaucus, New Jersey, spilling into Anderson Creek in the Meadowlands area. Cleanup operations are currently underway at the site following the incident. Authorities confirmed that the spilled fuel was contained before it could reach the nearby Hackensack River. Environmental advocate Bill Sheehan of Hackensack Riverkeeper has urged officials to pursue a natural resource damages claim against Equinix in response to the spill.

Microsoft AI Chief Warns Anthropic's 'Model Welfare' Approach Risks AI Control

Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman has raised concerns about Anthropic's approach to so-called 'model welfare,' which involves treating AI systems as though they may have conscious experiences. Suleyman warned that this approach could make it significantly harder to align AI systems with human values and keep them under control. Anthropic, the AI safety-focused company behind the Claude assistant, has been exploring frameworks that consider the potential inner states of its AI models. Critics argue that attributing consciousness-like qualities to AI could complicate efforts to maintain clear boundaries between humans and machines. The debate highlights a growing divide in the AI industry over how developers should philosophically and practically treat increasingly sophisticated AI systems.

Just 4% of UPI Merchant Transactions Exceed Rs 2,000, Yet Drive 66% of Value

In FY26, UPI recorded over 24,162 crore transactions in total, with approximately 63 percent falling under the Person-to-Merchant (P2M) category. Despite making up only 4 percent of all merchant transactions, payments exceeding Rs 2,000 account for nearly two-thirds of the total transaction value. This highlights a significant concentration of monetary value in a small share of high-value UPI payments. The data underscores how a relatively tiny volume of large transactions disproportionately drives the overall financial weight of UPI's merchant payment ecosystem.

Xi suffered stroke & fainted at Brics Summit, claims China Democracy Party chief

Michigan man kept two abandoned boys together; strangers raised $18,506

ECI schedules Sept 17 hearing with rebel TMC delegation over party representation