The Papers: 'RAF jet crash escape' and 'Tories to cut benefits'
The moment two RAF pilots ejected from a training jet is splashed across the front page of the Daily Mirror.
Dopamine sites: India and the world are discovering the thrill of shopping without buying
FoodNeverComes belongs to a new internet genre: “dopamine sites”, which recreate the rituals of consumption without the consumption. There are fake shopping sites, fake delivery services and even fake holidays. The genre took off in South Korea, external and has since travelled well beyond, spawning a growing crop of sites – Dopamine Shop, external or … Read more
ADB, OECD, S&P, Fitch raise India’s growth projection
Four agencies raise India’s growth projection NEW DELHI: The Asian Development Bank and OECD, along with ratings agencies S&P and Fitch, joined Moody’s in raising India’s growth forecast for the current year. ADB and S&P now expect India’s GDP to expand by 7% this year, compared with their earlier projection of 6.6%, while Fitch has … Read more
RAF Valley: What video footage tells us about training jet crash
A video of the crash shared on social media appears to show the two pilots ejecting from the aircraft before it nosedives, crashes and bursts into flames. The footage shows a plume of smoke and fire erupting as the aircraft hits the ground, appearing to narrowly miss residential properties. Kay – who hosts the BBC’s … Read more
OpenAI agent ‘infiltrated’ Australian government website, PM says
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI “infiltrated” an Australian government website in June, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said. The agent gained unauthorised accessed to a statistics portal containing “non-sensitive Medicare information”, Albanese told a news conference at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Medicare refers to Australia’s universal healthcare scheme. The … Read more
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York |
Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Court for sentencing Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026 in New York. (Steven Hirsch/New York Post via AP, Pool) Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in a #MeToo reckoning redux after the disgraced movie producer’s original conviction was overturned and a retrial last year ended with a jury … Read more
Commissions capped as fees soar 4x faster than premium; regulator seeks to limit distribution costs and misselling
MUMBAI: The insurance regulator has sought to curb distribution costs and misselling by tightening limits on commissions and other expenses, after a reform meant to give insurers greater flexibility instead resulted in a big chunk of premium income being gobbled up by distributors.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), in a consultation paper, … Read more
New vocational GCSE subjects to be introduced in schools
New analysis of school funding by the independent Institute for Fiscal Studies shows the budget per pupil is growing faster than expected, by 9% in real terms between 2025-26 and 2028-29. This is partly because of various government top-ups to the budget and falling pupil numbers in some areas. Economist Luke Sibieta said asking schools … Read more
Dolly Parton’s estate accuses nephew of threatening to destroy her legacy – National
Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew of threatening to commit violence and destroy his late aunt’s legacy and business empire in a new court filing. The court filing, viewed by The Associated Press, the New York Times and People, also asked a judge to keep Parton’s nephew away from its employees … Read more
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for September 23, 2026 – check list
Top stocks to buy today on September 23, 2026 Stock market recommendations: Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp Ltd, Jubilant FoodWorks, and HDFC Life Insurance Company are the top buy calls from Mehul Kothari, DVP of Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for September 23, 2026. He has shared the target prices, stop loss levels and … Read more
Robin Das: Essex cricketer charged with two counts of rape
Essex cricketer Robin Das has been charged with two counts of rape. The 24-year-old will appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 9 October after he was charged on 23 July. Das was arrested on 27 August last year following reports of a woman being raped in Brixton in March 2024. The Metropolitan Police … Read more
Early Prime Day Bag Deals Under $100 That Look Expensive
On Amazon, you’ll find a Coach-inspired top handle bag (complete with a cherry charm and all), a woven carryall that Kyle Richards says “is an amazing Bottega dupe,” a mini crossbody that nobody would guess isn’t a Longchamp, and more styles that closely resemble notable designs from Hermès and The Row. Shop early Prime Day … Read more
Nationwide strike: Banks to remain shut from Monday for three days – what customers need to know
Banks to remain shut for 5 days Do you have a pending bank visit, payment or other transactions lined up for the month-end? You may want to get it done by Friday!Banking operations across the country are set to face disruption as bank unions have planed a three-day nationwide strike from September 28 to 30. … Read more
Moses Itauma: Briton ‘humiliated’, but may never lose again – Filip Hrgovic
Moses Itauma may never lose again if he can get over the “humiliation” of his IBF heavyweight title defeat, says Filip Hrgovic, who stunned the Briton in August. The Croatian, 34, stopped Itauma, who had been the strong pre-fight favourite, in the ninth round of their meeting at the O2 Arena. The early signs suggested … Read more
Harvey Weinstein Sentenced To 15 Years For Sexual Assault
Harvey Weinstein’s years-long fight through New York’s court system has delivered another major sentence, even after his original conviction was wiped away. The disgraced movie producer was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting former television production assistant Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006. The Harvey Weinstein sentencing follows more … Read more
‘Like we did in the Asia Cup’: Pakistan to put India ‘under pressure’ in Asian Games, says Mike Hesson | Cricket News
Tilak Varma plays a shot during the T20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026. (AP Photo) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson admitted on Wednesday that his team still has ground to cover if they want to challenge India at the Asian Games.India’s men’s team has … Read more
Trump weighs 90-day diesel export ban as US fuel prices hit record high: Report
The proposed ban comes as diesel prices have surged amid disruptions linked to the Trump administration’s war against Iran, which began in February, and Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Farm-state Republicans have been pressing the administration to act as fuel costs rise. The Trump administration is preparing a 90-day ban on US diesel exports … Read more
Family ‘heartbroken’ after mother and three children died in fire
The family of a mother and three children who died in a house fire have said they are experiencing an “unimaginable” loss. Elisha Brabin, 36, and her children, Leo, 16, Ellis, 8, and Prudence, 7, died after a blaze “spread rapidly” inside a house on Stone Square in Bootle, Merseyside, in the early hours of … Read more
David Arquette Is Coming To Austin and You Can Be There
David Arquette is coming to Austin for a 30th anniversary screening of Scream and you can be there! Here’s everything you need to know to win tickets. David Arquette Is Coming To Austin and You Can Be There Get ready for an unforgettable evening when David Arquette hosts a thrilling live conversation following a special … Read more
IPL auction returns to India, Goa to host 2027 edition in December | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia on Wednesday announced that the IPL 2027 auction will be held in Goa in December this year.After hosting the IPL auction at three overseas venues in the previous three years, the BCCI will bring the event back to India for the … Read more
Angel One founder Dinesh Thakkar buys entire 63,000 sq ft Juhu tower for Rs 711 crore; $74.3 million deal at Rs 1.13 lakh/sq ft sets new record, making it India’s costliest known single-home purchase
The eight-storey, sea-facing tower covers 63,000 square feet (5,853 square meters) in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu neighbourhood. Marking the largest ever single-home purchase in terms of deal size, Angel One founder Dinesh Thakkar has purchased a full residential tower in Mumbai.Dinesh Thakkar, founder and CMD of financial services and stockbroking company Angel One, will acquire an … Read more
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The Netherlands will return to the Eurovision Song Contest next year despite a boycott by the broadcaster that was previously in charge of the country’s participation. Dutch network Avrotros withdrew in 2026 and said it would also not take part in 2027 because the competition could “no longer be considered neutral” given divisions over Israel’s … Read more
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Article 370’ sweeps 3 National Awards, director calls the win ‘deeply special’; Yami Gautam credits him and their son Vedavid |
Aditya Dhar’s ‘Article 370’ sweeps 3 national awards, director calls it ‘deeply special’; Yami Gautam credits him and their son Vedavid for the win Aditya Dhar’s ‘Article 370’ has emerged a big winner at the 72nd National Film Awards, clinching three honours, Best Feature Film, Best Actress for Yami Gautam, and Best Music Direction (Songs). … Read more
Gold price prediction today: Why are gold prices choppy? Check September 23, 2026 outlook
With the Fed decision behind markets, gold lacks one dominant story and is reacting to fast-moving headlines instead. Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to be choppy as safe haven demand and rising interest rates put opposing pressures, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. … Read more
Michael Kiwanuka: Singer reveals he is recovering from a stroke
“I’m very happy to be announcing to you my new album Fudge,” his message said. “I’m especially happy because the last few months I’ve been battling some health problems which would heavily hinder and get in the way of me making music for the foreseeable future. A few months ago I suffered a stroke brought … Read more