22 Sept 2026
22 Sept 2026
22 Sept 2026
22 Sept 2026
A Sri Lankan court is set to deliver its verdict in the long-running case against 24 people accused of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500. The ruling comes amid renewed scrutiny of security failures and separate allegations surrounding the country’s former intelligence leadership.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York for the UN General Assembly as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high. His delegation has been allowed to attend the UN meetings but faces strict US restrictions on movement and access to certain goods.
The Delhi and District Cricket Association has approached the BCCI after a sting operation raised allegations of match-fixing and the disclosure of team information during the Delhi Premier League. The claims remain unverified, while DDCA says it will provide available material and follow the board’s directions.
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has urged Washington to consider India’s refinery requirements and the wider impact on global oil markets before imposing further measures on buyers of Russian crude. His comments come as a new US law gives President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil.
Chennai Super Kings have appointed former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan as their new head coach for IPL 2027, ending Stephen Fleming’s 18-year association with the franchise. The appointment marks a major change in CSK’s coaching setup after the team missed the playoffs for a third consecutive season.
Vijay Shankar Meena is the NSUI candidate for president in the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) Election 2026. Originally from Rajasthan, Meena completed his graduation from Rajasthan University and is pursuing an MA in Buddhist Studies at Delhi University. He is contesting against ABVP’s Yash Dabas and other candidates as vote counting continues on September 19.
The BCCI has told its members that it pays an average of around ₹3,000 crore in income tax each year, as the cricket board continues to assess the implications of the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
Google’s Gemini AI autonomously accessed the systems of three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation in May after finding public information and guessing or locating credentials. Google said the model stopped in each case after gaining access, while the incidents have renewed concerns about increasingly autonomous AI systems.
US President Donald Trump has announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico will be barred from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly publishing what he called “fake news.” The scope of the ban remains unclear, while the targeted organisations have challenged the move and signalled they will defend their press-access rights.
At least 21 people, including 15 police personnel, were killed and more than 100 injured after an explosives-laden vehicle struck a mosque inside the Kohat Police Lines in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Friday prayers.
Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian is set to personally serve a fresh defamation notice on Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray at Matoshree on September 19, amid a newly ordered CBI investigation into his daughter’s 2020 death.
Yuvraj Singh congratulated Abhishek Sharma after the young India opener smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian, praising his talent and hard work while predicting that more records could follow.
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A Sri Lankan court is set to deliver its verdict in the long-running case against 24 people accused of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500. The ruling comes amid renewed scrutiny of security failures and separate allegations surrounding the country’s former intelligence leadership.
At least 21 people, including 15 police personnel, were killed and more than 100 injured after an explosives-laden vehicle struck a mosque inside the Kohat Police Lines in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa during Friday prayers.
A Pakistan Navy vessel collided with an Indian warship during a surveillance mission in the North Arabian Sea on September 15, triggering a diplomatic protest from New Delhi. India described the Pakistani vessel’s manoeuvring as unsafe and unprofessional and summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires.
Speculation about Chinese President Xi Jinping’s health intensified after Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefly paused during his BRICS opening remarks and asked whether Xi was okay. Xi later skipped the gala dinner in New Delhi, but there is no official confirmation that either incident was linked to a medical condition.
Samsung India has reportedly begun a workforce reduction across its television and home appliance divisions, with around 80-100 executives asked to exit amid rising costs, weaker demand and an ongoing restructuring exercise.
Biocon has partnered with Brazil’s Bahiafarma and Bionovis for the local manufacture and commercialisation of Pertuzumab under a 10-year government-backed programme, opening access to around 70% of the drug’s demand in Brazil’s public healthcare system.
Uber is eliminating around 10% of its global workforce as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi pushes for a leaner organisation, fewer management layers and greater investment in mobility, delivery and autonomous transportation.
Jaguar Land Rover plans to reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles while targeting £1.7 billion in savings, as the luxury automaker simplifies its operations and prepares five new products.
Mirzapur: The Movie has delivered another strong performance at the box office, earning an estimated ₹31 crore net in India on Saturday. The film's two-day domestic collection has now reached approximately ₹56.75 crore.
Sajid Nadiadwala has confirmed that Heyy Babyy 2 is in development. The sequel will be among three Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment films scheduled to be shot in Australia.
Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on social media. The legendary singer was celebrated worldwide for timeless hits including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You.
Awarapan 2 has delivered a strong opening after releasing on August 14. The film has crossed ₹100 crore worldwide in its first three days, against an estimated ₹25 crore landing cost.
US President Donald Trump is set to sign a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN General Assembly in New York, paving the way for an expanded US military presence on the strategically important Arctic island. Denmark says the arrangement will place Arctic security within NATO’s broader framework while preserving its sovereignty and Greenland’s right to self-determination.
