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China's Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said Beijing and New Delhi are arranging a Xi-Modi meeting, urging both sides to "properly handle differences", strengthen communication and cooperation, and be "friends enjoying good-neighbourliness" ahead of the BRICS summit.

Houthi rebels seized Perim island and other Red Sea positions as Saudi Arabia reported a drone strike on its East-West oil pipeline. The twin developments have increased pressure on key shipping and energy routes while Riyadh seeks US support against the Houthis.

Both limousines combine heavy armour with secure communication systems, allowing the leaders to remain protected and connected while on the move.

US Open semifinals Live Updates: Ben Shelton has gone 2 sets to 1 up after claiming the 3rd set 6-3 against Frances Tiafoe in the second men's singles semi-final. Earlier in the day, Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (6) and advanced to the final. Who will meet Zverev in the final?

The Houthis captured Mocha, a key Yemeni port town on the Red Sea, after deceiving the UAE-backed National Resistance Forces of Yemen to withdraw. For that, the flip-flop-wearing Houthis used an AI-cloned voice message mimicking Yemeni military commander Lt General Tareq Mohammed Abdullah Saleh. This comes after reports of Houthis using Anthropic's Claude to build a ballistic missile.

Anila Baby, originally from Kottayam, is accused of killing Ann Mathew, 39, and Anjana Hari, 35, on August 28. The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office filed murder charges against her on September 8.

US Presidemt Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the legacy of 9/11 to defend the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with Trump saying, "That's why we fight today." Hegseth called for continued vigilance against terrorism and vowed Iran would never obtain nuclear weapons.

Around 200 students fell ill after eating at a girls' hostel mess in Gujarat's Anand district. Thirteen were hospitalised with vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Their condition is stable. Paneer and milk samples have been sent for FSL testing.

The photograph summed up New Delhi's diplomatic approach: India at the centre, engaging Iran and Russia while keeping space open for dialogue and cooperation in an increasingly fractured world.

Debashish Sharma, who joined the BJP days after taking voluntary retirement as Nagaon District Commissioner, will contest the October 6 Lok Sabha bypoll.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian were seen making way as the delegates assembled around Prime Minister Modi.

A woman has alleged a "scam" at Delhi airport after a duty-free shop sought and scanned the passports of her family members.

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A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Java, Indonesia, on Saturday at a depth of 376 km, GFZ said. No immediate reports of damage or casualties were reported.

At the BRICS Business Forum, PM Modi highlighted the bloc's growing economic strength, calling for stronger partnerships, greater investment and talent exchange while stressing the importance of resilient supply chains, freedom of navigation and seafarer safety.

Yash's Toxic has slumped after a huge opening, with worldwide gross hovering around Rs 340 crore. The collapse has placed its reported losses in the same range as Game Changer and Adipurush while also hurting its OTT prospects.

PM Modi gifted Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of the Thirukkural, featuring the Tamil original, transliteration and Naira Mkrtchyan's translation. Presenting the book, PM Modi highlighted its timeless wisdom and expressed hope that it would inspire readers across Russia.

What began as a study by two Indian Army veterans of how warfare is moving beyond physical battlefields has now found international recognition. A paper by Lt Gen DS Hooda (Retd) and Lt Col Pavithran Rajan (Retd) was cited extensively in a Nato-funded publication on hybrid warfare, prompting former Army chief General VK Singh to call it a landmark achievement.