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8th Pay Commission: Could ₹18,000 Basic Pay Become ₹72,000? What the 4.0 Fitment Demand Really Means
The numbers ₹68,940 and ₹72,000 are attracting enormous attention, but they are illustrations based on employee-group demands—not an officially approved new minimum salary. Search interest around the 8th Central Pay Commission has risen again as employee and pensioner groups...

Xiaomi 18 Pro Series Launches September 23: Rear Screen and Hardware Privacy Display Take Centre Stage
Xiaomi is building its next Pro flagships around two unusually visible features: a functional rear display and a screen designed to reduce shoulder-surfing. Xiaomi has confirmed that its 18 Pro series will launch in China on September 23, putting the company’s next premium...

SS Retail IPO Allotment Today After 103.30x Subscription: What Investors Need to Check
Demand was especially strong from institutional and non-institutional investors, but the unofficial grey-market premium is not the same thing as a guaranteed listing return. Investors who applied for the SS Retail IPO are waiting for the share-allotment process to be finalised...

Suchika Tariyal Wins India’s First Asian Games MMA Medal — Then a 700-Gram Tiebreak Ends Her Final Dream
The 36-year-old secured a historic bronze, but the route out of the semifinal was extraordinary: after a draw, the lighter athlete advanced under the competition’s tiebreak rule. Suchika Tariyal has delivered a first for Indian sport by winning the country’s maiden mixed...

Delhi–Guangzhou Direct Flights Return After Six Years: Schedule, Timings and Why the Route Matters
The daily route reconnects two major commercial hubs and restores another direct air link that disappeared during the pandemic-era breakdown in India–China passenger travel. Direct passenger flights between Delhi and Guangzhou are returning from September 21, ending a six-year...
Entertainment



Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Welcome Second Baby Girl — Why September 19 Became Extra Special for the Family
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have become parents for the second time, welcoming another baby girl on September 19, 2026. The Bollywood couple shared the news through a joint social-media announcement, instantly turning the update...

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor Mark First Ganesh Chaturthi at New Bungalow — Raha Moment Draws Attention
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebration became one of Bollywood’s most discussed festive moments after the family marked the occasion for the first time at their newly renovated bungalow.
Cricket

3 Wickets for 0 Runs: Manav Suthar Matches a 131-Year First-Class Record
Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took three wickets without conceding a run across a County Championship match, matching a rare feat last achieved in 1895.

Bumrah Fit, Harshit Rana Out, Yash Thakur In: India’s Pace Attack Changes Before Afghanistan and Asian Games
Jasprit Bumrah has received fitness clearance, while Harshit Rana is out after a fresh injury and Yash Thakur has been named his replacement.

East Zone Win Duleep Trophy After 13 Years — and Ishan Kishan’s 270 Changed Everything
East Zone ended a 13-year Duleep Trophy wait after dominating South Zone on first-innings lead, with captain Ishan Kishan’s 270 defining the final.

‘Ranji Trophy Split for IPL Auction’: Why Sunil Gavaskar Is Angry With BCCI’s New Calendar
Sunil Gavaskar says the 2026-27 domestic schedule appears to prioritise IPL auction preparation over the continuity of India’s premier first-class competition.
Viral

US Woman’s Everyday Life in a Bihar Village Goes Viral — Why Her Simple Routine Is Fascinating Viewers
An American woman living in a village in Bihar after marrying an Indian man has drawn widespread attention online by sharing something surprisingly simple: her everyday routine.

Why Five Baby Orangutans in Odisha Are Listening to Classical Music
Five young orangutans rescued in Odisha are being given music, toys, sunlight and a hammock while experts monitor their stress and health.

Five Baby Orangutans Found in an Odisha Forest: Why Officials Suspect Wildlife Smuggling
Five juvenile orangutans were found near a village forest in Odisha’s Balasore district — thousands of kilometres from their natural habitat — prompting a rescue and a smuggling probe.

Anjali Anand’s Paparazzi Clash Goes Viral: Why the Body-Shaming Debate Split Social Media
A viral paparazzi clip involving actor Anjali Anand has triggered a wider argument about body-shaming, celebrity boundaries and online double standards.
Tech & AI

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Financial Services With Professional Data and Enterprise Controls
OpenAI has launched a finance-focused ChatGPT product that combines enterprise controls with integrated professional datasets for banking and research workflows.

Sam Altman Tells Staff OpenAI Is Open to Slowing AI Development, Report Says
Sam Altman told employees OpenAI is open to slowing development if needed, according to a Bloomberg report cited by Reuters.

US Senators Consider “Duty of Care” Rules That Could Block Dangerous AI Models
US Senate negotiators are considering legislation that would require frontier AI developers to mitigate known major risks and could allow unsafe releases to be blocked.

Anthropic Threat Report Details AI Use in Espionage, Surveillance and Cyberattacks
Anthropic says it disrupted operations that used Claude for cyberattacks, espionage, surveillance, fraud and other harmful activity between late 2025 and August 2026.