Month: September 2026

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UN’s top court

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Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UN’s top court

Germany on Monday (September 7, 2026) will challenge claims at the United Nations’ top court that it is “facilitating” acts of genocide in Gaza by providing arms and other military support to Israel. Nicaragua, which launched the case at the International Court of Justice, accuses Berlin of violating the Genocide Convention and international humanitarian law….

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India-Japan T20 a big step for cricket’s global growth: Devajit Saikia

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India-Japan T20 a big step for cricket’s global growth: Devajit Saikia

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia at a press conference during a guided tour of the BCCI Centre of Excellence. File | Photo Credit: PTI BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia on Monday (September 7, 2026) said the historic one-off T20 International between India and Japan this month will be a significant…

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West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

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West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

Germany will, on Monday (September 7, 2026) ask the top United Nations court to toss out a case brought against it by Nicaragua, which has accused Berlin of “facilitating genocide” with its support of Israel. Lawyers for Germany will kick off four days of hearings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the court based…

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Suitcases in hand, fear in their eyes: Hundreds of students flee Satya Niketan after PG collapse

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Suitcases in hand, fear in their eyes: Hundreds of students flee Satya Niketan after PG collapse

Rescue personnel conduct a rescue operation on the second day after a 50-year-old five-storey building housing a boys’ hostel collapsed in a congested bylane in Satya Niketan near Delhi University’s south campus. September 7, 2026 | Photo Credit: PTI With suitcases rolling behind them and bags slung over their shoulders, students streamed out of the…

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Nation

August 2026 auto retail sales rise 17.51% to 24.23 lakh units

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August 2026 auto retail sales rise 17.51% to 24.23 lakh units

The Indian automobile industry retailed 24,23,201 units in August 2026, registering a 17.51% growth YoY. However, compared to July 2026, retail sales fell by 6.48% due to a seasonal monsoon lull and a festival calendar that shifted Ganesh Chaturthi and the spillover of Onam-led buying into September. The growth was led by Wheeled Construction Equipment,…

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Business

Why Tesla’s steering-less Cybercab is under investigation | Explained

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Why Tesla’s steering-less Cybercab is under investigation | Explained

The story so far: On September 3, 2026, Tesla announced the rollout of its new electric robotaxis, offering services in designated parts of Austin, Texas. According to news reports, the self-driving cars are almost impossible to ignore as their gold exterior and ‘Cybercab’ branding catch the eye. But the near-empty interior has sparked questions about…

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Nepal tunnel rescues face ‘unprecedented’ challenge

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Nepal tunnel rescues face ‘unprecedented’ challenge

An Indian technical team continues its manual efforts to clear the flood-hit hydropower tunnel area at Chilime, in Rasuwa | Photo Credit: ANI Nepal’s flood disaster posed an unprecedented challenge, Australian rescue expert Arnold Dix said on Monday (September 7, 2026), with multiple search operations underway in Himalayan hydropower tunnels. The August 26 glacial and…

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Youth killed in accident involving Tamil Nadu Minister Jagadeshwari’s car near Chennai

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Youth killed in accident involving Tamil Nadu Minister Jagadeshwari’s car near Chennai

Iraiyanbu, 26 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A 26-year-old man was killed after a car belonging to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) Minister Jagadeshwari K. hit the two-wheeler he was riding, at Kattankulathur near Chennai in the early hours of Monday (September 7, 2026). The deceased has been identified as Iraiyanbu. He was riding a motorbike…

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Gianni Infantino to run for re-election despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

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Gianni Infantino to run for re-election despite failed World Cup sell-off plan

FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down. File | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down as head of world football’s governing body. Mr. Infantino has faced increasing pressure after his controversial plan to…

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