Times of India

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim addressed religious scholars in Kozhikode, India. He emphasized the need to embrace modern technology and new scientific understanding. Ibrahim stressed protecting faith and moral values while acquiring knowledge and expertise. He received an excellence award from the Sheikh Abubacker Foundation. The Prime Minister also conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India dominated the first T20I, achieving a decisive seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan. The highlight was Abhishek Sharma, whose explosive 82 runs from 32 balls led the charge against a target of 156 set by Afghanistan, despite their recovery efforts from Omarzai and Nabi. On the bowling side, Arshdeep Singh excelled with 3 wickets for just 19 runs, allowing India to take a lead of 1-0 in this thrilling three-match series.

Masked assailants fired six shots at Punjabi singer Gulab Sidhu's home early Sunday morning. No injuries were reported as the singer was abroad promoting his new film. CCTV footage captured the incident which occurred at 1:33 am. Police registered a case of attempt to murder and under the Arms Act. An unverified audio clip claimed responsibility for the attack.

Nine people have died in Nagaland's Tuensang district hospital over three days. These deaths are reportedly linked to consuming spurious liquor, prompting a police alert. The victims complained of breathlessness after drinking suspected adulterated rum. Authorities are investigating the source of the contaminated alcohol and those responsible. People are advised to abstain from drinking liquor as a precautionary measure.

Arshdeep Singh's 51 wides accounted for 7.4% of all the balls he bowled during the period. Renegades' R Ngarava and West Indies' Jason Holder follow with 38 wides each, while New Zealand's Jacob Duffy and West Indies' Romario Shepherd have bowled 36 each.

Rinat Kara embarked on a remarkable journey to lose seventy kilograms in order to donate a kidney to her husband, Meir, who faced severe complications from diabetes. Through a paired exchange program, Rinat's kidney was given to a stranger, while Meir received a compatible organ, enabling him to end dialysis. This inspiring act sheds light on the profound importance of organ donation and the serious challenges posed by diabetes.

Mark Zuckerberg ran a secret plan called Project OT to make Meta "AI native", with executives studying scenarios that cut some team sizes by up to 60%. The Meta layoffs of May 2026 removed 8,000 jobs, but a second November wave was scrapped after employee protests over keystroke tracking and weak AI productivity data. Meta is now asking Applied AI staff to become managers again, reversing its flatter structure push.

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain volatile next week. The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will be a key global event. Crude oil movements and the US dollar will also influence market sentiment. Other central banks' monetary policy and inflation data will be closely watched. Geopolitical developments and economic data will drive precious metals' direction.

Pakistan voiced strong solidarity with Saudi Arabia following recent Houthi attacks. These strikes threaten regional peace and could disrupt global energy supplies. Prime Minister Sharif discussed these issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The recent Houthi advances have also intensified concerns over Red Sea shipping routes. A mutual-defense pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye is now under renewed focus.

At least seventy-five students fell sick with suspected food poisoning at a Surat boarding school. Twelve students required hospitalization after developing symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Four students have since been discharged, while others remain in stable condition. Health officials inspected the school hostel and collected food samples for testing. A mobile medical team is also conducting health check-ups of all students.

As Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, families engage in a thorough cleaning and prepare their homes for the joyous celebration. This festival is not only about welcoming Bappa but also about uniting in prayers and fostering a sense of community. It embodies messages of faith, gratitude, and hope for the future. A variety of greetings, statuses, and captions are available for sharing festive cheer and blessings for the coming year.

Mumbai Police have deployed over sixteen thousand personnel for Ganeshotsav celebrations. This extensive security includes numerous officers and specialized units across the city. Additional forces will be present for the Ganesh idol immersion day. Citizens are urged to cooperate with security and report suspicious objects. Immediate police assistance is available by contacting the helpline numbers.

On September 14, stock markets will halt trading in observance of Ganesh Chaturthi. While equity derivatives will remain suspended for the day, the commodity market will only partially close during the morning session. Trading will pick back up in the evening session. Investors should keep these adjustments in mind as they plan their trading activities around the festival.

The national song Vande Mataram was sung before the India vs Afghanistan cricket match on Sunday. Parliament had recently passed a bill making insults to the national song a punishable offense. The full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was sung during the recent match. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song, similar to the national anthem.