Edition
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Top stories
The stories the most outlets are carrying, each owner counted once.?
9 killed as sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway
OpenAI agent hacked Australia government website in June: PM Anthony Albanese
Paper Leak: NTA debars Latur coaching centre owner’s son from NEET-UG for two years
"Unacceptable": Australian PM Says OpenAI Hacked Government Health Website
India
CEC Gyanesh Kumar should resign, turn approver, says Rahul Gandhi
A week in jail, journalist Ravi Nair gets bail in Adani case
CJP to start nationwide protest if CEC Gyanesh Kumar does not resign in 48 hours
Opposition calls for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s removal after report on Election Commissioners’ dissent
Rahul Gandhi speaks to deceased IIT Bombay student’s parents
Jharkhand minister Dipika Singh's daughter among 4 killed as car rams into parked truck; Guv, CM condole deaths
At least nine killed as sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway; driver, conductor arrested for culpable homicide
No matter how much power we gain, we will never deviate from path of service: PM Modi
Keralam raises vehicle tax exemption limit for persons with disabilities
Accepting delayed flat possession does not bar homebuyer from claiming interest: Allahabad HC
Rain lashes Jharkhand, govt issues safety warning for tourists visiting waterfalls
Rahul Gandhi speaks to IIT-B student Sahil Wakode’s parents, assures all help
Karnataka
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar seeks fresh SIR, demands CEC step down
Bengaluru: Man falls onto metro tracks at Rajajinagar station
Security guard at JD(S) leader’s Bengaluru house dies in suspected suicide
Tale of 42 schools: 40k Bengaluru students lose 53 days to commute, says study
SC bars use of Premium FAR to regularise unauthorised construction in Karnataka
Over 70 tree species among 1,128 marked for felling for Hebbal tunnel project in Bengaluru
Karnataka BJP gets new in-charge leader
Rains continue in parts of Karnataka
Business & Economy
Sensex tanks over 600 points in early trade; crude oil trades above $100 per barrel
Rupee falls 11 paise to 95.84 against US dollar in early trade
Odisha clears 27 projects worth ₹2.45 lakh crore across 15 districts
PhonePe targets rural India with 20,000+ new hires and 50 lakh payment devices in 12 months
Rio Health Raises $4.5 Mn To Scale Its Quick Pharmacy Network
Print’s ad resilience gets a festive season boost
Another alcohol safety test for Air India
Legal opinion ‘backs’ Chandrasekaran’s reappointment as Tata Sons chairman
Courts & Law
Gujarat court grants bail to journalist Ravi Nair in Adani defamation case
After 3 years on run, dismissed Punjab AIG Raj Jit Singh arrested in Patiala
Not detained illegally, GMADA officials tell HC-appointed warrant officer
SC reserves orders on Centre’s plea for two-year window to fix OBC creamy layer policy
Petition before Bombay High Court to quash orders by CEC Gyanesh Kumar, restore voters deleted in SIR
Will decide SFI appeal against its Instagram handle suspension soon: Centre tells High Court
Advocate and woman clash at Karnataka High Court; cross-FIRs registered
Delhi High Court: Failure to redeem confiscated gold bars within stipulated period cannot be attributed to petitioner where Customs failed to quantify applicable duty
World
Trump welcomes Xi Jinping at airport as US-China summit talks begin
Russia uses citizens of India, 46 other countries in its war against Ukraine: Zelenskyy tells UN
India joins Pacific Islands Forum Strategic Partner Stream, says Jaishankar
Xi Jinping arrives in US for state visit, gets rare tarmac welcome from Trump
1962 time capsule discovered by Tampa staff
Javier Bardem is targeting Pink over Ed Sheeran
At 90, former paratrooper Ian Winship runs 10K in about an hour with daughter and grandson, setting a world-best time for his age
Who will attend the Trump-Xi Jinping state dinner? Check full guest list
Sport
Ryan Higgins shines with bat and ball as Middlesex take control
Ben Allison takes five as Derbyshire are bowled out for 88
Live: Gulveer in action for 10,000m final, Manpreet Kaur wins shot put bronze
Day 6 schedule: Shooters, Gulveer among India's medal contenders
Five days, no gold: India's shooting struggles deepen at Asian Games
‘Whatever is in the best interest of the team’: Gautam Gambhir’s candid Rohit Sharma admission
South Africa vs Australia 1st ODI Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch SA vs AUS live on TV and online
Asian Games: India's Benedicton Rohit Named Second Reserve After 50m Butterfly Heats
Science, Tech & Environment
Oracle invokes force majeure over New Mexico data centre Project Jupiter
Climate resilience, water finance, innovation dominate discussions at IIWW
Case lodged after woman alleges her morphed photo used at CJP’s Jantar Mantar protest
Bats likely began evolving in Europe 65 million years ago, study finds
Hurricanes changed island lizards in 2017; researchers traced their shorter toes to a candidate gene
India postpones Cambodia tiger reintroduction
Trump says AI will be a big topic in Xi meeting
AI agents could mean fewer meetings, more work
Education & Jobs
Professor summoned student, grabbed him by the collar. Here's what went down
IIT Kharagpur extends JAM 2027 registration deadline, apply by Oct 19
IIT Gandhinagar students develop AI system to protect critical establishments from cyber attacks
India moves closer to restricting junk food sales near schools
SSC Steno Answer Key 2026 released at ssc.gov.in, raise objections till September 26
BSEB Secondary exam 2028 registration window closes today: Check direct link to apply and other key details here
Andreessen Horowitz is putting $42 million behind a new San Francisco academy for high-school graduates; its first 50 students get a tuition-free year, $50,000 in compute credits and no college degree
'100% Placement Guarantee' Claim Fails: EdTech Firm Told To Refund Full Fee
Culture
Real Kashmir Football Club bags International Emmy nod: All about the show
Taylor Swift announces new music on 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore'
From stronger film roles to everyday fitness: Why Taapsee Pannu’s love for strength training shows women don’t need to fear lifting weights
If It Is Analogue, It Should Not Be Called 'Paneer': FSSAI Proposes Crackdown On Imitation Dairy
From garam masala to chole masala: 7 spice blends you can easily make at home
Love & War: Ranbir's bruised arm, vintage avatar in 1st look from Bhansali film
Exclusive | Virender Sehwag: My love story should be in my biopic
Dhanush sighs with relief: 'OM' postponed indefinitely to avoid clash with Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' & Suriya's 'Scene'
Opinion & Analysis
DIGIPUB calls journalist Ravi Nair’s continued imprisonment ‘deeply disturbing’
India’s data challenge is bigger than numbers
Why Australia has tightened visa, immigration rules for foreign students
Beyond the token
The student protests are a sign of a wider democratic problem and an act of citizenship
Podcast: How a Jain merchant family navigated business, from Mughal India to modern Ahmedabad
Editorial. Taking stock
Letters to the Editor dated September 24, 2026
Fact checks
‘Bring your sisters & daughters, our boys are also ready’: BJP MLA’s remark on Muslims attending Garba sparks row
Discrepancy in Nandigram BJP candidate Hashirani Rath’s poll affidavit: Age 60, Class X in 1965
Video
Explained: What Are The New Allegations Against The Election Commission of India?
Former Service Chiefs On India’s Defence Future: Technology, Preparedness & Self-Reliance
Impeachment To Dharna Threat: Who's Reducing EC To S.I.R-CUS?| The Hard Facts With Rahul Shivshankar
CJP gives CEC Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign
Meta’s New Gadgets: Camera-Free Glasses, VR Eyewear And AI Handheld Device Unveiled
No Notice, No Hearing: Delhi Voters on Pre-SIR Deletions
MDR Levy: Will Retail Trading Volumes Take A Hit?
Tiriya's bond with mahua | The village that fights fire
That's the whole edition for this day.