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Trump's Pressure on BRICS Nations May Be Boosting the Bloc's Global Relevance

US President Donald Trump has adopted an aggressive stance toward BRICS member nations, attempting to coerce them into alignment with American interests. However, analysts argue that this pressure strategy may be producing the opposite of its intended effect. Rather than weakening the bloc, Trump's confrontational approach is reportedly strengthening solidarity among BRICS members. The external pressure is giving the grouping a renewed sense of purpose and geopolitical relevance that its own internal dynamics had struggled to generate.

The 1939 Timeless Test: Ten Days, 1,981 Runs, and No Result

In 1939, England and South Africa played a historic 'Timeless Test' in Durban with no scheduled end date. South Africa posted 530 runs in their first innings, batting for nearly three days. England replied with 316, and South Africa added a further 481 in their second innings, setting a target of 696. England mounted a remarkable chase, reaching 654/5 after ten days of play, but the match was ultimately left incomplete. The game had to be abandoned without a result as the touring England side needed to depart by ship.

Modi and Putin Hold Bilateral Talks in Delhi Ahead of BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have begun bilateral talks in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. The meeting marks another instance of high-level diplomatic engagement between India and Russia. Putin's visit to Delhi follows a recent meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit held in Bishkek last week. The back-to-back interactions underline the sustained momentum in India-Russia relations at the highest levels.

Consumer Court Orders EPFO to Pay 6% Interest for 35-Day PF Claim Delay

A consumer court has ruled against the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for delaying the settlement of a retired employee's provident fund claim. The retiree's claim, amounting to over Rs 14.06 lakh, was not processed for 35 days beyond the stipulated timeframe. The court found EPFO guilty of a deficiency in service due to the unjustified delay. As a penalty, EPFO has been directed to pay the claimant 6 per cent annual interest on the delayed amount.

From Rejected JEE Aspirant to IIT Bombay Professor: Arjun Jain's Journey

Arjun Jain, now a professor at IIT Bombay, once turned down an IIT-BHU seat in Petrochemical Engineering after struggling with JEE. He instead pursued Computer Science at RV College of Engineering, later earning a PhD in Germany. Jain further strengthened his academic profile through postdoctoral research at New York University. His expertise in computer vision and deep learning took him through research, entrepreneurship, and industry roles. He eventually joined IIT Bombay as a faculty member in 2016, completing a remarkable academic turnaround.

Haryana Man Kills Friend Over Suspected Wife Affair, Arrested With Nephew

Rewari police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of a man named Jitender, whose body was discovered near the HPCL refinery on September 7. The prime accused, Praveen alias Papla, allegedly killed Jitender out of suspicion that he was having an affair with his wife. Praveen's nephew, Aman Kumar, was also taken into custody in relation to the case. Both accused are currently in police custody as investigators continue to gather evidence.

UPI Takes Over Merchant Payments in India, Pushing Cards to the Sidelines

UPI has emerged as the dominant payment method for merchant transactions in India, sharply cutting into the use of debit and credit cards for everyday purchases. Debit cards are now used mostly for ATM cash withdrawals rather than point-of-sale shopping. Credit cards are increasingly confined to larger purchases and online e-commerce transactions. RuPay credit cards have been integrated with UPI apps, allowing direct linkage for digital payments. Scanning QR codes has effectively become the default checkout method for routine purchases across the country.

Cong v Cong over Brics: Tharoor rebuffs Chidambaram, hails 'power' of summit

Hawaii introduced red mangroves in 1902; 124 years later, they clog waterways

Scientist finds 10,000-year-old mastodon tooth while surveying California creek

A scientist conducting a frog survey at a California creek unexpectedly discovered an ancient mastodon tooth estimated to be over 10,000 years old. Paleontologists have identified the fossil as belonging to the Pacific mastodon, a long-extinct species. The tooth is set to undergo detailed analysis at Stanford University to determine its precise age. The discovery draws a striking link between present-day conservation fieldwork and California's prehistoric ecosystems.

How LeBron and Savannah James Kept Daughter Zhuri Away From Public Eye

NBA star LeBron James and his wife Savannah made a deliberate choice to keep their daughter Zhuri out of the media spotlight during her early years. The couple prioritized their daughter's privacy to allow her to grow and develop her own interests away from public scrutiny. Zhuri's first notable public appearance came organically during LeBron's 2016 championship celebration. The family has consistently stressed the value of personal growth and privacy for all their children.

India Targets Barrier-Free Digital Toll System Across Highways by March 2027

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has set a March 2027 deadline to replace conventional toll plazas with a fully barrier-free digital tolling system on Indian highways. The new system will allow vehicles to pass through toll points without stopping, eliminating queues and wait times. It will combine automatic number-plate recognition technology with the existing FASTag infrastructure to enable seamless toll collection. A unified 'One Tag' system will be introduced to further simplify the process for motorists. The initiative aims to significantly improve travel efficiency and reduce congestion at toll booths across the country.

Indian national charged in US for allegedly posing as American to vote

Full list of world leaders attending Brics summit in New Delhi

Malaysian students built a device that turns sink wastewater into electricity

JPC on FCRA Bill to hold its first sitting on September 18

A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill is set to convene its first sitting on September 18. The panel was constituted to scrutinise proposed changes to the FCRA legislation. The meeting marks the beginning of the committee's formal review process. No further details about the agenda or invited stakeholders were available in the source.

Houthis seize Mocha port, advance toward key Red Sea chokepoint

Houthi forces have captured the Yemeni port city of Mocha and are advancing southward toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway linking Asia and Europe. The move marks a tactical shift by the group toward establishing control over Yemen's Red Sea coastline. The strait is one of the world's most important maritime trade routes, and its destabilization could have significant consequences for global shipping. The escalating conflict has further deteriorated the humanitarian situation in Yemen. International bodies are calling for urgent intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

Jaipur man kills wife, three daughters with cement block; police launch search

A quarter century after 9/11: 25 ways America's darkest day changed the world

Putin Arrives in India for BRICS Summit Aboard Secretive 'Doomsday Plane'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has travelled to India to attend the BRICS summit. He flew aboard one of two identical Ilyushin IL-96-300PU aircraft, a specially equipped plane commonly referred to as the 'Doomsday Plane.' Both aircraft took off simultaneously as a security measure to conceal which one Putin was actually travelling on. The tactic is designed to prevent any potential threat actors from identifying the President's exact location mid-flight.