Times of India

The Trump administration plans to repeal Biden-era emission limits for power plants. This action removes restrictions on a major source of greenhouse gas pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency will announce the final rule soon. Environmental groups oppose the rollback, citing health and safety concerns. Legal challenges are expected against these policy changes.

The recent civic poll outcomes in Rajasthan underscore the enduring hold of the BJP despite some setbacks. Both the Aam Aadmi Party and CPM saw significant advancements in certain districts. Meanwhile, it was a mixed bag for the Congress. The Congress victories were scattered even as it ceded some ground to emerging opponents. Independents also played a pivotal role, and this may affect the formation of local boards.

Oracle layoffs began again on September 14, with employees across the US reporting the same 6am email from "Oracle Leadership" that landed in March. Logins were disabled around 4am, Slack access dropped by 5.30am, and Slack counts fell by 3,000 to 4,000. OCI, Fusion, NetSuite, Oracle Health and the Abilene Stargate site were hit. India's Development Centre is expected next, as Oracle's restructuring bill climbs to $2.8 billion.

Equestrian Anush Agarwalla conceded his dream of competing in the 2026 Asian Games, which begin on September 19, is over. The rider said he felt 'betrayed' after his pleas to the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Sports Ministry and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) went unheard.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung's approval rating has fallen to a new low. Housing policy and cabinet appointments are key drivers of public dissatisfaction. Critics argue measures have locked buyers out of urban housing markets. The Blue House acknowledges multiple policy and political issues are contributing. The president plans direct public outreach to address concerns.

Global AI stocks plunged Monday after industry leaders urged slower development. Warnings from Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI leaders sparked investor concerns. This led to significant declines in major chip and technology companies worldwide. The calls raised questions about continued massive investments in the sector. Investors remain divided on the long-term impact of these warnings.

According to reports in the Pakistani media, the investigation involving Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq is linked to allegations of information being leaked from Pakistan's dressing room and other matters related to the team's England tour. Rizwan and Imam were sent back to Pakistan during the tour after the first two Tests. They were later questioned by the NCCIA. The NCCIA comes under the purview of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.

The injury comes as a blow for Varun Chakaravarthy and India. He had recently recovered from a hamstring injury that had kept him out of white ball matches in England in July. In the first T20I against Afghanistan, the 35-year-old picked up a wicket while conceding just 16 runs in his four overs.

A biker named Sia alleges a hit-and-run incident occurred on Golf Course Road. Her father learned of the accident an hour after it happened. Sia plans to file a police report and pursue legal action with her lawyer. She has declined media interviews and will share updates via Instagram. Gurgaon Police have taken suo motu cognisance and will identify and arrest the accused.

Travis Kelce’s reported Ohio property has drawn attention after neighbors raised concerns about plans for a privacy fence around the lakefront estate. Bratenahl Mayor Keith Benjamin addressed the issue, stressing that the village welcomes high-profile residents while respecting their privacy. The property, near Kelce’s childhood home, spans 3.5 acres and features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a theater, fitness center, sauna, guest cottage and a former speakeasy.