Month: September 2026

Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

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Merz wins respite in German municipal polls but tougher tests to come

The results offer some relief for ‌the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, a week after his party was trounced by the AfD in state elections in eastern Germany. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Germany’s under-fire Chancellor Friedrich Merz won some respite ‌on Monday (September 14, 2026) after his CDU conservatives topped municipal polls in…

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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

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A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, officials say

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Two minibus taxis collided head-on, and a third vehicle crashed into them on one of South Africa’s main highways, killing at least 21 people and leaving several seriously injured, authorities said on Monday (September 14, 2026). The crash on Sunday (September 13, 2026) night in the Western Cape…

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Tamil Nadu Minister S. Ramesh says ‘obscene, derogatory’ remarks are DMK’s DNA

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Tamil Nadu Minister S. Ramesh says ‘obscene, derogatory’ remarks are DMK’s DNA

S.Ramesh, MLA takes the oath during the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers in Tami Nadu. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Minister S. Ramesh on Monday (September 14, 2026) said speaking “obscenely and derogatorily” is the core DNA of the opposition DMK and warned of strict legal…

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If a good ball is hit for a six, I will always accept it: Varun

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If a good ball is hit for a six, I will always accept it: Varun

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Varun Chakaravarthy | Photo Credit: K.R Deepak After being India’s best bowler in the shortest format for the 18 months building up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, Varun Chakaravarthy went through a lean trot in the public glare at the business end of the marquee event. The slump spilt over to…

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Urban local body polls: Counting of votes under way across Rajasthan, BJP takes early lead

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Urban local body polls: Counting of votes under way across Rajasthan, BJP takes early lead

Election officials inspect (Electronic Voting Machines) EVMs kept at the counting centre at Government Polytechnic College ahead of counting of votes for the Bikaner Municipal Corporation elections, in Bikaner, on September 14, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI The ruling BJP took an early lead as counting of votes progressed on Monday (September 14, 2026) for…

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Bihari youth arrested for alleged murder of colleague from the State in Kochi plywood factory

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Bihari youth arrested for alleged murder of colleague from the State in Kochi plywood factory

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Perumbavoor police, probing the alleged murder of a 21-year-old migrant labourer on Monday (September 14, 2026), recorded the arrest of a colleague of the victim. The arrested person is Mohammed Sahil, 23, of Muzaffarpur in Bihar. He has been charged with murder. The accused was taken into…

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There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

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There was only darkness: Nepal flood survivor recalls 9 days underground | Survivor story

After surviving nine days trapped underground following Nepal’s devastating glacier-triggered floods, hydropower worker Sanjay Sah has finally returned home. Surviving on floodwater in complete darkness, Sah says faith and thoughts of his family kept him alive until rescuers reached him. His emotional reunion comes as the search continues for thousands still missing. Source link

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India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official

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India, Canada begin next round of talks on proposed trade pact: Official

India and Canada have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India and Canada on Monday (September 14, 2026) started fourth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) here, as the two sides look to conclude the talks this year, an official said….

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Meta restricts access to viral AI video of Keralam CM dancing over power cuts

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Meta restricts access to viral AI video of Keralam CM dancing over power cuts

Keralam Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. File | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin Meta has restricted access in India to a viral AI-generated video showing KeralamChief MinisterV.D. Satheesan dancing with KSEB officials related to the recent power cut issue, its creators said on Monday (September 14, 2026). The video, which was posted on the Instagram page…

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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin with fervour across Telangana

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Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations begin with fervour across Telangana

A glimpse of the 69-feet Khairatabad Ganesh idol, made using 30 tonnes of natural river clay blended with locally available sand from Hyderabad, a day ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, in Hyderabad on September 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The nine-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began with devotional fervour and gaiety across Telangana on Monday…

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