PM Modi and President Xi Jinping during their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.

BRICS invite, peace at borders and long-term growth: What MEA said on Modi-Xi meet

India September 1, 2025

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Tianjin to discuss their partnership and resolve differences peacefully. They expressed commitment to resolving the boundary question and maintaining peace on the border. Xi proposed strengthening strategic communication and cooperation, while Modi invited him to the 2026 BRICS Summit. China also offered full support for India's presidency.

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‘4–5 Pakistani fighter jets, most likely F-16s, destroyed in Op Sindoor,’ says IAF Chief

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For the first time since Operation Sindoor in May, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Thursday gave a detailed account of the Pakistani aircrafts destroyed, saying the Indian Air Force (IAF) took out “four to five fighter aircrafts, most likely F-16s” that were on the ground at the time of the strikes.

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Security personnel lathi-charge protesters during a demonstration over the issue of 'I Love Mohammad' posters, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (PTI Photo)

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Week after clashes, cleric urges calm as Bareilly faces extended internet ban

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A week after clashes erupted in Bareilly over the “I Love Muhammad” posters, authorities have suspended internet services in the district for another 48 hours, citing intelligence inputs of possible unrest after Friday prayers. Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, general secretary of the All India Tanzeem Ulama-e-Islam, also appealed to people to maintain peace.

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With new H-1B fee in the US, the alternatives emerging for Indian talent

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Last year, over 80,000 Indians submitted fresh petitions for the H-1B visa, but with the recent announcement of a hefty fee of $100,000 for first-time H1-B applications, many skilled Indian workers may be impacted. Other countries, such as Germany, the UK, China, and South Korea, have announced plans to welcome Indian talent, while US companies may also face challenges.

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India's total reached 437/5 at the time that Jadeja took the single to reach the milestone, their lead having swollen to 274. (AP Photo)

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Ravindra Jadeja scores 6th Test century, 3rd Indian to score a ton on Day 2 of first Test

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Jadeja got to the mark in 168 balls and marked the milestone with his trademark sword celebration with his bat. Washington Sundar was at the other end and incidentally, Jadeja had the same partner batting with him the last time he scored a Test century as well.

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Madras High Court orders SIT probe into Vijay rally, criticises party workers

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The Madras High Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the stampede at actor-politician Vijay's rally, which claimed 41 lives. The SIT will be headed by senior IPS officer Asra Garg. The court also criticized the functionaries of Vijay's party and rejected a plea for a CBI probe.

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Nayanthara-Vignesh wedding ‘was a battle, not the most comfortable’, says Wedding Filmer

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Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan's wedding documentary, released on Netflix two years after their marriage, has sparked controversy. Nayanthara accused Dhanush of denying her permission to use a clip from the film they met on, delaying its release. Vishal Punjabi, who worked on the wedding video, revealed his discomfort with another film crew present.

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Kapil Dev, India's first World Cup winning captain, was asked if the 1983 team could beat the 2025 Asia Cup champions in T20. He acknowledged the current team's improvement since five years ago, but believed it was difficult to compare eras. He praised young Indian players, like Tilak Varma, for their maturity.

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Indian Railways expands its freight train operations to Nagaland and Mizoram, linking them to the national rail network. The first inward and outward rakes successfully arrived and departed from Molvom station in Nagaland. In Mizoram, eight rakes unloaded at Sairang station, carrying various goods including cement, stone chips, automobiles, RMC, and sand.

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Worcestershire unites, Marmite divides: Indian roots, mystery of Britain’s favorite sauces

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Canadian theatre cancels screening of Kantara 2, Indian films after arson, violence

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Kantara Chapter 1 box office collection Day 1: Rishab Shetty’s epic film earns Rs 60 crore

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Sonam Wangchuk’s wife Geetanjali moves Supreme Court seeking Ladakh activist’s release

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Will banks in India be opened or closed on Friday & Saturday, October 3-4? City-wise list

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