India

HC Orders Rs 1.01cr Plus Interest in Dispute Over Land Sale Proceeds

A property dispute arose among four women who had jointly purchased a piece of land, each holding an equal one-fourth undivided share. One co-owner, residing in West Bengal, granted her brother-in-law a general power of attorney to manage her share since he was based in Delhi. The land was eventually sold for Rs 6.95 crore, but the woman received only Rs 72 lakh of the proceeds. The High Court found this disbursement to be inadequate and ordered a payment of Rs 1.01 crore along with applicable interest to the aggrieved co-owner.

UPI stays free for users, but merchants to pay 0.4% fee on large transactions

India has updated its UPI regulations by introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for certain transactions. Consumers will continue to use UPI at no cost, but merchants will now be charged a 0.4% fee on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000. Person-to-person transfers and payments made to small merchants remain exempt from any charges. The move is aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability and encouraging innovation within the digital payments ecosystem.

Aaditya Thackeray Denies Knowing Sushant's Ex-Manager Named in Murder FIR

Maharashtra politician Aaditya Thackeray has denied any acquaintance with Disha Salian, the former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, after being named in a murder FIR related to her 2020 death. Thackeray stated he had never met Salian, pushing back against allegations linking him to the case. He urged that the official re-investigation into the matter be allowed to proceed without what he called politically motivated distractions. The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader accused those behind the FIR of attempting character assassination for political gain.

OpenAI eyes Canada for data centres after pausing UK Stargate project

OpenAI is exploring partnerships in Canada to build data centres, citing the country's available land and energy resources. The move comes after the company paused its Stargate UK infrastructure project earlier this year. Former UK Chancellor George Osborne praised Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to AI adoption as particularly impressive. OpenAI already has a Stargate project underway in Norway, which runs on hydropower and is aimed at scaling up significant GPU capacity. Meanwhile, several European governments are actively vying to attract large-scale AI investment from the company.

UPI MDR fee hike explained in 10 points: No rollback, Rahul Gandhi vs Centre

Telangana CM Orders Probe Into KCR Family Land Amid BRS Session Row

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has ordered an investigation into land holdings associated with the family of former CM K. Chandrashekar Rao. The announcement came during a legislative debate on the 22-A prohibited properties list. Reddy accused the BRS party of deliberately attempting to disrupt the assembly session to avoid scrutiny of sensitive issues. He alleged that the party's efforts to stall proceedings were motivated by fear of the topics slated for discussion.

Tejashwi targets Centre, says ‘no money for flood-hit, but lamps for PM’s birthday’

Brad Pitt let elderly neighbor live rent-free in bought LA home until age 105

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt once purchased a home from an elderly neighbor in Los Angeles but allowed the man to continue living there rent-free for the rest of his life. The neighbor passed away at the age of 105. The gesture was part of Pitt's broader effort to acquire multiple properties in the Los Feliz area of LA, which he eventually consolidated into a private compound. Pitt has long shown a strong personal interest in architecture alongside his real estate investments. He recently sold his Los Feliz estate for approximately $33 million.

Addiction, suicide, environment damage: Kashmir mosques to take up issues beyond religion

Family of Charlie Kirk Killed at Utah University Plans Lawsuit Against School

The family of Charlie Kirk, who was killed on September 10, 2025, is pursuing legal action against Utah Valley University and the State of Utah. A letter dated September 9 from the family's law firm formally notified both parties of the intent to seek damages. The notification was sent one day before Kirk's death occurred at the university. A copy of the legal notice was shared with media outlets, confirming the family's plans to proceed with the lawsuit.

MLB star James Shields turned $1.8m lot into estate now asking $23m

SF Woman's Casual Picnic Invite Goes Viral, Draws 500 Strangers and $4,000 Bill

A San Francisco woman's open invitation for a casual picnic unexpectedly drew around 500 responses from strangers. The overwhelming turnout required the organizer to obtain permits and implement safety measures, pushing costs to approximately $4,000. Event platform Partiful stepped in to cover the expenses, rescuing the organizer from a significant financial burden. The gathering ultimately transformed into a large-scale friendship festival for all who attended.

Govt reconstitutes CBFC with 18 members including Preity Zinta, Suniel Shetty

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has overhauled the Central Board of Film Certification, forming a new 18-member panel. The reconstituted board includes prominent Bollywood figures such as actors Preity Zinta and Suniel Shetty. The newly appointed members are expected to serve a three-year term, barring any further directives from the government. In a separate but related development, Excel Entertainment has voluntarily agreed to replace a song from its popular Mirzapur series.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Mecca; Houthis Deny Targeting Holy City

Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that it had intercepted a Houthi drone it said was headed toward Mecca, describing the security of Islam's holiest site as a 'red line.' The Houthi movement denied any intention to target Mecca, rejecting Saudi claims outright. In the same escalation, the Houthis claimed to have shot down a Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Yemen's Marib province. Saudi Arabia has not confirmed the loss of any aircraft. The exchange marks a significant flashpoint in the ongoing conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and Houthi forces in Yemen.

IPL 2027 Auction Likely to Return to India, Host City Yet to Be Decided

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has confirmed plans to bring the IPL auction back to India for the 2027 season. The host city has not yet been finalised, though the event is expected to be more intimate in scale. Separately, the BCCI is consulting franchises and stakeholders over the controversial Impact Player rule. Several prominent Indian cricketers have expressed concern that the rule is diminishing the role of all-rounders in the game.

Meta Acknowledges Error After Child Sexual Abuse Ads Appeared on Instagram

Meta has admitted to a mistake after advertisements related to child sexual abuse material were found running on Instagram. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from government officials, who stressed that social media platforms carry significant responsibilities toward user safety. Government sources emphasized that Meta must take greater accountability to prevent such content from appearing on its platform in the future. The episode has reignited concerns about the adequacy of content moderation systems employed by major social media companies.

From ‘Ankur’ to ‘Malgudi Days’, Anant Nag’s five-decade journey earns Phalke honour

Ex-Goldman Sachs analyst gets probation after ChatGPT chats revealed death threats

A former Goldman Sachs analyst has pleaded guilty to stalking and making written threats to kill his ex-girlfriend. The case came to light after OpenAI detected alarming content in the man's ChatGPT conversations and alerted federal authorities, triggering an FBI investigation. The defendant, identified as Zhou, was subsequently sentenced to eight years of probation along with electronic monitoring. The case has drawn attention to the role of AI platforms in flagging criminal behavior, while also raising broader questions about user privacy on such services.

Sameer Anjaan attributes Arijit Singh's playback exit to lack of musical diversity

Veteran lyricist Sameer Anjaan has weighed in on Arijit Singh's decision to withdraw from playback singing, citing monotony and a lack of musical variety in the industry as key factors. Singh has officially announced that he will stop taking new playback projects from January 2026. However, the singer plans to continue creating music independently after his exit. Anjaan noted that many thoughtful and serious artists reach similar crossroads during their careers.

Aaditya Thackeray denies knowing Disha Salian as CBI registers FIR in 2020 case

Aaditya Thackeray has publicly refuted claims that he ever met Disha Salian, dismissing the allegations as a coordinated false campaign against him. The CBI registered an FIR into Salian's death following a directive from a court. Salian died in June 2020 after falling from a building, and actor Sushant Singh Rajput passed away under disputed circumstances just days later. The CBI probe is expected to look into how evidence was handled and whether any official misconduct occurred. Thackeray has welcomed the investigation, urging that it be conducted impartially and without bias.