Month: September 2026

Christa Pike set to become first woman executed by Tennessee in two centuries

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Christa Pike set to become first woman executed by Tennessee in two centuries

Death row inmate Christa ​Pike, convicted of murdering a schoolmate three decades ago, is due to be executed by lethal injection in Tennessee on ‌Wednesday (September 30, 2026), becoming the first woman that state has put to death in more than two centuries. Pike, ​whose clemency petition highlighting childhood trauma and sexual abuse was denied…

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U.S. to hike EB-5 Green Card fees

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U.S. to hike EB-5 Green Card fees

The U.S. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme grants permanent residency, or a Green Card, to foreign investors and their immediate families who invest capital in a U.S. commercial enterprise and create 10 full-time jobs for American workers. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. has decided to drastically increase fees for immigrants seeking to invest…

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U.S. to impose visa restrictions on Indian travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration

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U.S. to impose visa restrictions on Indian travel agents who facilitate illegal immigration

A U.S. military plane that brought back Indian immigrants on February 5, 2025. The U.S. said that they had been found to be staying in the country illegally. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The United States on Monday (May 19, 2025) announced that steps are being taken to impose visa restrictions on “owners, executives, and…

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Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?

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Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?

The story so far: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated, or prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antibiotics, linking inappropriate use to avoidable renal complications and chronic kidney disease (CKD). In its September 21 circular, it also reminded doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and the public that these…

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Nation

Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded

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Iran retaliates after Israeli strikes its nuclear program; 3 killed, several wounded

Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes on Israel into Saturday (June 14, 2025) morning, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of blistering Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and its armed forces. Israel’s assault used warplanes, as well as drones smuggled into the country in advance, to assault key facilities…

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Real or reel: This new photo book delves into the film culture of a working-class neighbourhood in Bengaluru

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Real or reel: This new photo book delves into the film culture of a working-class neighbourhood in Bengaluru

When Eshwari R and Mahima Gowda first visited the industrial neighbourhood of Laggere in 2024 as part of a fellowship project, something caught their eye: a prominent statue of Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan. “Since both of us are from Bengaluru and so familiar with the film culture here, it was the first thing we recognised. We…

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‘He should better visit Bihar’: Minister takes a dig at Chirag Paswan over his remarks against State govt.

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‘He should better visit Bihar’: Minister takes a dig at Chirag Paswan over his remarks against State govt.

Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) leader Chirag Paswan. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Minister of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department in Bihar Lakhendra Paswan on Tuesday (September 29, 2026) took a dig at Union Minister Chirag Paswan over his recent statement that he feels ashamed of being a…

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Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade

This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 3 paise to 95.97 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (September 30, 2026), pressured by persistent dollar demand from state-run oil marketing companies and firm crude oil prices. Dollar sales…

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Sensex rises 190 points in early trade after two days of losses

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Sensex rises 190 points in early trade after two days of losses

Representational image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Wednesday (September 30, 2026) after two days of losses amid easing crude oil prices and buying in blue-chip IT stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 190 points to 72,733.04 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was…

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