The United States and China have released lists of goods worth about $30 billion from each country that are set to receive lower tariffs. Announced on Monday, September 28, the reciprocal arrangement follows talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington and offers a targeted opening for trade between the two economies. The lower rates still require each country to complete its domestic procedures before they take effect. Ch

APFDC Chairman Bharat Bhushan held discussions with representatives of Telugu television’s 24 crafts on the upcoming Nandi Awards, shooting facilities, industry incentives, welfare measures and greater television production activity in Andhra Pradesh. Nandi Awards from 2017 to 2024 to Be Presented Soon The Andhra Pradesh Film Development Corporation recently announced plans to conduct the Nandi Awards for the cinema

Actor Ram Charan has undergone a planned follow-up procedure for his wrist injury at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, where his cast and wrist rods were successfully removed. He will now continue rehabilitation and physiotherapy before returning to film shoots. Ram Charan Undergoes Follow-Up Wrist Procedure Ram Charan has completed an important stage in his recovery from a wrist injury after undergoing

Iran has proposed a seven-day diplomatic plan that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and renewed talks with the United States, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Araghchi said Tehran had passed the proposal to Washington through intermediaries. The plan is conditional. Araghchi said the strait could reopen at the end of the seventh day if Iran’s requirements are met,

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New York, September 25, 2026: Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China for their assistance after devastating floods in Nepal and called on the two countries to join a new Himalayan climate resilience mechanism. Addressing the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, Shah said the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster showed why countries sharing the mountain region must work together before the next emergency strikes.

Hyderabad, September 25, 2026: Two of Hyderabad’s best-known Ganesh processions drew devotees towards Hussain Sagar on Friday. The Balapur Ganesh Shobha Yatra began after a special puja at 5 am, while the six-hour procession carrying the 72-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol reached Crane No. 4 at Tank Bund. According to the 1:49 pm update, the Khairatabad idol had been separated from its transport vehicle, and Kalasa Puja was to take place befor

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been selected for the Aryadan Muhammed Best Public Servant Award 2026. The Aryadan Muhammed Foundation will present the honour at a ceremony in Nilambur, Kerala, on Friday, September 25. The event marks the fourth death anniversary of Aryadan Muhammed, the veteran Kerala Congress leader and former minister in whose memory the award was instituted. The selection puts Reddy’s

A shipment of F-35 fighter jet components sent from Australia to the United States for repairs was unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, triggering investigations into how the parts changed course and who now holds them. The US F-35 Joint Program Office has acknowledged a shipment issue and says it is working with authorities and industry partners to retrieve the components. Bloomberg reported that the Chinese government ha

Nine people were killed when a sleeper bus travelling from Delhi to Mahoba caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida late on Wednesday, September 23. The blaze broke out around 11:30 pm near the 33-km milestone in the Jewar area. Around 30 to 35 people were on board, many of them asleep, when smoke and flames spread through the vehicle. Passengers rushed towards the exits as the bus filled with smoke. Some escaped through windows, while others were unable to get out. Firefighters reached the scene and brought the blaze under control. Police have detained the driver and conductor, identified as Pawan and Yogesh. FIR alleges passengers warnings were ignored According to an FIR filed on passenger Sunil Kumar’s complaint, travellers noticed a burning smell near the driver’s cabin before the flames appeared. They alerted the driver and conductor and asked them to check it, but the driver allegedly dismissed the smell as normal and continued driving. The complaint also alleges that the two were smoking bidis or cigarettes in the cabin. Flames then appeared near the driver’s seat, the FIR says. As passengers shouted for the bus to stop, the fire spread and thick smoke made escape difficult. These are allegations recorded in the complaint; investigators have yet to establish whether smoking played any role in starting the fire. Survivor Rinki Rajput said she was asleep when someone alerted her. She left her belongings behind and struggled through a crowded, smoke-filled passage before someone helped pull her out. Another passenger seated towards the rear said people ran as soon as they realised the bus was burning. Fire cause under investigation Additional District Magistrate Ajit Singh said a short circuit caused the fire. The precise sequence of events and any lapses in the crew’s response remain under investigation. Officials are examining the bus and survivors’ accounts as police proceed with the case. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced ₹2 lakh for the next of kin of each person killed and ₹50,000 for each injured passenger. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also spoke to victims’ families, directed officials to ensure treatment for the injured, and announced assistance of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family and ₹50,000 for each injured person.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said India cannot simply stop buying Russian crude and replace it with oil from other countries. Speaking at the BusinessLine Changemaker Awards on September 22, she pointed to limited global supply, the risk of higher prices and the need to obtain crude that Indian refineries can process. Her remarks came as India faces renewed pressure over its energy trade with Russia. US President Donald Trump signed the Lindsey O. Gr

India and the four-member Visegrad Group agreed to strengthen political, economic, defence and technology cooperation during their first foreign ministers’ meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described the inaugural V4+India meeting as a historic occasion and said the discussions had been highly productive. The count

A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in a forested park area behind Delhi’s Kalkaji Temple after three men reportedly approached her and a friend while claiming to be police personnel. Delhi Police have apprehended one suspect, while efforts are underway to locate the others. According to the complaint, the girl and her friend had visited Kalkaji Temple and later walked towards the park behind the shrine. At approximat

Defending champions India began their women’s kabaddi campaign at the 2026 Asian Games with a convincing 42-21 victory over Bangladesh in Aichi-Nagoya. India controlled the Group A match at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium with aggressive raids and a disciplined defensive performance. Sanju Devi led India’s attack with a series of successful raids, while captain Pushpa Rana, Sonali Shingate and Pooja also contributed impo

India’s response to US sanctions following the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests has returned to focus as New Delhi faces the possibility of fresh American trade restrictions. The episode demonstrated how India combined economic resilience, diversified partnerships and sustained diplomacy to withstand pressure without abandoning its strategic priorities. On May 11 and 13, 1998, India conducted a series of underground nuclear t