Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam In Gujarat Reaches Maximum Level of 138.68 Metres

The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam Project supplies drinking water to more than 4 crore people across 10,453 villages, 191 cities and 7 municipal corporations in Gujarat.

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LeBron James, Miami Heat Free Agency Pursuit Explained After 76ers Decision

LeBron James' move to the Philadelphia 76ers left the Miami Heat without the reunion many fans had hoped for. But according to Miami Heat beat writer Ira Winderman, Miami did not necessarily lose by making a strong push for James. The Heat were among the teams interested in the 41-year-old star before he chose Philadelphia in July. Miami later added Klay Thompson after also bringing Giannis Antetokounmpo to the roster. 

LeBron James And Miami Heat Had Different Plans In 2026 Free Agency

The Heat were one of the teams in the mix for James during his long free-agency process. James eventually chose the 76ers and signed a two-year, $8 million contract with a player option. He said his focus was winning another championship, while his friendship with Tyrese Maxey and his desire to help Joel Embiid also played a role. 

Winderman addressed whether Miami wasted time by pursuing James. His view was that the Heat had little reason to regret the move because they continued building their roster. He wrote, “If they had missed out on another player, say Klay, then you could second guess the overtures.” The Heat later signed Thompson to a two-year deal worth about $11.5 million. 

That move gave Miami another major piece after the team acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo. Winderman summed up the situation by saying, “In the end, LeBron seemingly got what he wanted, and the Heat seemingly got what they wanted.” James got his Philadelphia opportunity, while Miami continued with its own roster plan. 

LeBron James Moves To Philadelphia As Miami Builds Around Giannis

James' 2026 free agency took weeks before he finally made his choice. On July 24, he announced that he would join Philadelphia, ending his eight-year run with the Lakers. The NBA later confirmed the deal, with James entering his 24th season and returning to the Eastern Conference. 

His choice was not simply about adding another team to his career. James recently explained that his relationship with Maxey and his belief that he could help Embiid win his first championship influenced the decision. Philadelphia had also added Jaylen Brown, giving James another major piece around him. 

For Miami, the offseason took a different path. The Heat now have Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo as major pieces, while Thompson adds outside shooting. With James now preparing for his first season in Philadelphia, the Heat's decision to keep building without him has become an important part of the 2026 offseason story. 
 

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"Get A Life": Dakota's Blunt Message To Trolls Questioning Her Love Life

Dakota Johnson is once again at the centre of dating rumours, this time with rapper Machine Gun Kelly. The Fifty Shades Of Grey star, though, isn't interested in explaining or correcting every story about her personal life.

Johnson has spoken about how quickly rumours can spread online, saying that even a simple dinner with people from her professional life can lead to stories about a mystery man. She said she does not feel the need to respond to every report about who she may or may not be dating.

For Johnson, trying to correct every rumour will only bring more attention. People will believe what they choose and she does not want to spend her time trying to change their minds, she said. 

On Vogue's The Run Through podcast, Dakota Johnson said, “Even if I go to dinner with my manager or my lawyer, it's like, ‘Seen with mystery man.' It's just like, I also don't care. I think it's just kind of futile.”

“People are gonna believe what they wanna believe and I don't have the energy to fight for that. I like would much rather focus on other things in my life. Every day, there's something on the internet that's ridiculous and true or not true, and I don't care. Like get a life.”

Dating rumours about Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly surfaced after they attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York. The speculation gained more attention when an insider later told People that Johnson and MGK “have been hanging out and seeing each other under the radar for months now.”

According to the insider, Dakota and MGK already knew each other before attending the July wedding. The source claimed that they became closer during the event and developed a stronger connection. 

The two reportedly began as friends and stayed in touch through messages. More recently, they have allegedly started spending more time together.

The source also claimed that Machine Gun Kelly is interested in Dakota Johnson. He has spoken positively about her to his friends and described the Madame Web actor as an amazing person.

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Rs 1,100 Crore In 'Donations': Cops Bust Gujarat Party's Tax-Evasion Racket

According to official investigative findings, the Bharatiya National Janata Dal collected more than Rs 1,143 crore in fake political donations from over 56,000 taxpayers between the financial years 2019-20 and 2024-25.

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4 Killed, 5 Injured As Container With Gelatin Sticks Explodes In Maharashtra

When welding work was in progress, a metal container carrying gelatin sticks and attached to the tractor exploded, triggering a fire.

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Nitin Nabin Pulls No Punches, Warns Rajasthan BJP Leaders Against 'Arrogance'

From 9.50 am to 11.30 am, sources say Nitin Nabin pulled no punches. The urban local body polls had been won, but it was now time to prepare for the panchayat elections.

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In N Chandrasekaran Reappointment Row, Tata Sons Cites Ex-Chief Justice's Opinion

The Tata Sons' board voted 4-1 to reappoint N Chandrasekaran. Noel Tata opposed the move.

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SIT To Probe Central Agency Findings In Case Linked To Pinarayi Vijayan

The probe will centre Kerala's former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena T and former minister Mohammed Riyas, who also is the spouse of Veena.

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Gandhis' "Extraneous Considerations" Charge In National Herald Case

They have alleged that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) action was influenced by "extraneous considerations."

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Trade Setup For Sept 22: Nifty Bulls Eye 23,550 Breakout As Sub-$100 Oil Flips Sentiment

Indian equity markets could remain range-bound in Tuesday's session as the Nifty faces a crucial resistance zone around 23,520-23,550 amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and elevated energy prices. This comes as GIFT Nifty rises 0.34% to 23,519.50 after Brent crude fell below $100.

According to Sudeep Shah, Head - Technical and Derivatives Research at SBI Securities, the 23,520-23,550 zone is likely to act as an important resistance area for the Nifty in the near term. "A sustained move above 23,550 could extend the ongoing pullback rally towards the 23,700 mark in the short term," Shah said.

On the downside, the 23,330-23,300 zone is expected to provide crucial support. Shah said a breach below 23,300 could weaken the near-term structure and potentially result in the index resuming its corrective trend.

Market participants are also keeping a close watch on crude oil prices and geopolitical developments, which could influence the sustainability of the recent recovery in Indian equities.

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"While Indian equities ended on a firmer note, persistent geopolitical uncertainty and still-elevated energy prices continue to warrant a cautious approach. The durability of the recent recovery is likely to depend on sustained stability in crude oil prices and greater clarity on the geopolitical front," said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

Hariselvan Radhakrishnan, Founder and CEO of HST Wealth, said softer oil prices and contained volatility could provide room for the recovery to extend. He added that investors would focus on core-sector data, crude oil prices and global bond yields ahead of Tuesday's session to assess whether the recent rebound can gather further momentum.

Bank Nifty Outlook

Bank Nifty ended higher after opening on a flat note and remaining in consolidation for most of the session. The index gradually moved higher during the second half, approaching the 56,700 mark before closing near 56,470, according to Enrich Money's Ponmudi R.

For Tuesday's trade, immediate resistance for Bank Nifty is placed at 56,700-56,800. A sustained move above 57,000 could strengthen the near-term technical structure.

On the downside, immediate support is seen at 56,000-56,100. A failure to sustain this zone could extend weakness towards the next support level of 55,700-55,800, Ponmudi said.

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Stones Thrown At Congress Leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel's Cars In Assam

The party has alleged that BJP workers attacked their convoy carrying top leaders. A police complaint has been filed.

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Naga Teen Shot Dead In Manipur By Rebels, 20 Rounds Of Bullets Fired

According to them, the 17-year-old boy, identified as NK Wiphenbou, was walking alone from the Upper Nkou village to Tamei town when he was attacked.

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Man Electrocuted During Ganesh Idol Immersion In Mumbai

The incident occurred at Shyam Nagar Lake in the afternoon when a worker, identified as Rohit Bhimu Rathod, entered one of the already closed artificial ponds for idol immersion

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'Gen Z Speed': Jeet Adani Praises Himanta Sarma's Energy, Calls Assam 'Home'

Jeet Adani said Adani Group's experience of working in the state had been influenced by Himanta Sarma's approach to development.

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Video: After Fight, Man Repeatedly Rams Thar Into Friends' Cab In Gurugram

The video shows the driver of the Thar coming out of the vehicle and screaming profanities as bystanders recorded the incident.

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Trinamool Symbol War Moves To Supreme Court As Mamata Banerjee Challenges Poll Body Freeze

The EC's interim order of September 17 told both factions to choose different names and symbols for the bypolls being held on October 6.

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North Korea's Nuclear Tests May Have Triggered 1,399 Earthquakes, Study Finds

Scientists looked at seismic data from 2008 to 2025 and detected 1,399 earthquakes around the mount, where North Korea carried out six underground nuclear tests between 2006 and 2017.

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Both BJP And Congress Opt For Resort Politics After Civic Polls In Rajasthan

The difference in seats between these parties is slim, necessitating the locking away of their winning candidates in resorts.

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Analysis: As 2 Flowers In Trinamool Symbol Split, Questions About Party's Future

Mamata Banerjee drew the Trinamool Congress symbol herself.

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Russia, China Veto US Proposal At UN On Iran Sanctions Monitoring

Iran's UN mission thanked China and Russia for vetoing the resolution, saying that the countries "prevented yet another cynical attempt by the US and its allies to abuse the Security Council for their political purposes."

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Special Team Formed To Probe Gurugram Hit-And-Run, Top Cop Says

The SIT will be led by ACP (Crime Against Women) Sushila Devi. Sector-56 SHO Inspector Manoj Yadav, CIA Sohna In-charge sub inspector Vinay, and two assistant sub inspectors, Jagbir and Narender, of Sohna crime unit, will be its part.

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Analysis: 2 Navies, 2 Ways Of Doing Business At Sea - Beyond India-Pak Ship Collision

A warship's job doesn't stop at being combat-ready. It also has to navigate safely and keep its manoeuvres predictable.

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After Backlash, Dhaka University Probes Display Of Jinnah Photos At Museum

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union reopened the varsity's reorganised museum on Sunday with photographs and newspaper clippings related to Jinnah and the political history of the subcontinent.

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Analysis: Revisiting Bengal's Madrasas: Suvendu Adhikari Is Doing What CPM Once Wanted

Chief Minister Subhendu Adhikari has ordered that the madrasas operating in Bengal be reviewed and that those which are illegal be identified

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AAP, Goa Forward Party Announce Alliance For 2027 Assembly Polls

Making the announcement, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told reporters in Panaji that the ruling BJP would not secure a majority in the upcoming elections and that the 'Goa First' alliance would form the next government.

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'Won't Field Candidate': Trinamool Rebels' Nandigram Offer To Mamata Banerjee

"We also want Mamata Banerjee to come to the assembly," Ritabrata Banerjee said, referring to the bypoll to be held on October 6.

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AirTag, Duplicate Key: Stalker Chases, Kills Indian-Origin Woman In California

Sudesh Kumari, Shalini's mother, said Rohit had been stalking and harassing her daughter for nearly a year. She said he had wanted to marry Shalini, but she had turned him down because of their age difference.

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US-Iran Conflict, Oil Rally, Modi-Putin Talks, NSE IPO & More - The Week That Was

The week starting on September 7 remained highly volatile for markets with a mix of global uncertainty, rising oil prices and expectations of interest rates hike by US Federal Reserve, while corporate India saw several important developments. Here are few top stories from this week -
US-Iran Conflict
Tensions between US and Iran escalated again this week following a brief pause as US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the American forces attacked five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island. Iran responded by launching ballistic missiles at a US base in Jordan and targeted multiple commercial and military vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Cross $100
Oil prices rose over $100 a barrel this week, for the first time in nearly four months, even  hitting $109 before retreating on Friday. Crude prices are track for a weekly gain of around 8% to 9%.  Following this surge, benchmark indices such as Sensex and Nifty fell, posting consecutive sessions of losses, while Wall Street and Asian markets also declined. 

Modi-Putin Talks

Ahead of BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, September 11. PM Modi raised the issue of  the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea, and emphasised India's support for any peace initiative to end the Ukraine conflict as both leaders agreed boost bilateral trade ties amid ongoing geopoltical uncertainties.

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NSE IPO Price Band
On Friday, September 11, National Stock Exchange (NSE) announced price band for its much awaited initial public offering (IPO). The public issue will open for subscription on September 17, paving the way for the bourse's listing and close on September 21. The bidding for anchor investors will take place on September 16. NSE IPO price band has been set at Rs 1,700 to Rs 1,785 per share, according to the red herring prospectus (RHP). The IPO lot size is 8 shares, and the minimum investment amount required by a retail investor is Rs 14,280.

US Inflation Data
The US consumer price index rose by more than expected last month, strengtehning the case for Federal Reserve officials to raise interest rates next week. The consumer price index, excluding food and energy, advanced 0.3% in August from a month earlier, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on Friday. According to Bloomberg median estimate, 0.2% increase was estimated. 
 

Global Fintech Fest 

The Global Fintech Fest (GFF), annual gathering focused fintech and the wider financial services ecosystem, with participation from more than 80 countries was conducted from September 8 to September 11, 2026. PM Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey were some of the notable speakers at the event.

ALSO READ: NSE IPO: No Application Filed With SEBI To Trade Own Shares On NSE, Says MD

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US Moves To End 60-Day Grace Period For H-1B, Other Work Visa Holders

Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the US Department of Homeland Security, those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends.

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Robinson Creates History, Achieves Remarkable Test Bowling Feat Against Pak

England pacer Ollie Robinson has emerged as the standout figure in Test bowling, boasting the best bowling average among bowlers with 100-plus wickets since the First World War, with an impressive mark of 19.10. He has also reached the 100-wicket milestone in just 24 Tests, making him the joint-fifth-fastest English bowler to achieve the feat since World War II, joining legends Ian Botham, Derek Underwood, Steve Harmison, Graeme Swann and Tony Lock. Robinson achieved the feat during England's third Test against Pakistan in Birmingham on Wednesday. The pacer now has 102 wickets at an exceptional average of 19.10 in 24 Tests, including five five-wicket hauls.

Problems off the field have been compounded by struggles on it, with Pakistan's torrid run in red-ball cricket extending into the third Test. After Babar Azam lost the toss, England captain Joe Root had no hesitation in asking Pakistan to bat first.

Pakistan endured a disastrous start, with their early struggles coming against the backdrop of off-field turmoil that had prompted sweeping changes to the side, including the introduction of three debutants.

England's pace attack maintained complete control over a struggling Pakistan side at lunch on the opening day of the third and final Test at Edgbaston.

Josh Tongue returned impressive figures of 3/23, while opening duo Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer claimed two wickets apiece.

Robinson once again showcased the frugality that has defined his summer, finishing with figures of 2/9 from eight overs as Pakistan limped to 100/7 at lunch.

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BCCI Breaks Silence On Team India's Asian Games Accommodation Controversy

The Indian cricketers competing at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan will stay at the designated accommodation arranged by the Organising Committee though they are not the five-star hotels they usually get on foreign tours, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said on Tuesday. Shukla said the issue on the accommodation of the hotels for the cricketers had arisen due to the scarcity of top-rated hotels in Nagoya. He, however, said accommodation of the cricketers was not a big issue and the BCCI and the players are satisfied with the arrangement.

"Whatever they (organisers) are providing, we are staying there and we are keeping a watch what kind of accommodation is being given so that our players are comfortable. Definitely those are not of five-star but a good accommodation," Shukla said at the send-off ceremony of the Indian contingent .

"Whatever has been offered to our cricketers that accommodation we have got the photographs all the way and the videos also of that, so I think it's comfortable. They (cricketers) will be going and staying there because otherwise the options were to make them stay in Osaka or Tokyo that's far away." Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha also said that the problem has been sorted out but there still remains some lack of clarity over who booked the rooms for the cricketers.

"No problem, I think. We have already booked (the hotels). For every player, we cannot book hotel rooms because the accommodation is (not) like (Athletes') Village. They (organisers) are providing a ship and small villas also," Usha told PTI.

"We also booked the hotel rooms for the players (other athletes). And the cricketers, BCCI, also have booked the hotel for them. Whatever the best hotel is there in Nagoya or Japan, whatever it is, the best one, the cricketers will get it, just like others (other athletes) get." Shukla said that the cricketers will not be staying at the twin-sharing rooms but in separate ones. The team will leave for Tokyo on September 20 and play a historic T20 against Japan on September 22. India open their Asian Games campaign on September 28.

"The problem was that Nagoya hasn't got many hotels. Tokyo is one and a half hour by bullet train, so is Osaka. But in the Asian Games, all the participants are like families, it doesn't look nice that some teams stay in Tokyo and some in Osaka so it has been decided that our players will live at hotel accommodation there (at Nagoya)." He sought to downplay the accommodation issue, saying the the main issue was the condition of the ground, wickets and dressing rooms.

"The big issue big issue was the ground, wicket and dressing rooms. They (organisers) have addressed those things. Asian Cricket Council's team had gone there and now they (ACC team) are satisfied with the ground, the wickets and dressing rooms, everything is fine." Asked who has arranged the accommodation of the cricketers, Shukla said, "That's being organized by Indian Olympic Association, Asian Games Organising Committee and Japan Cricket Association.

"At the ACC meeting in Bangkok, which I had also participated, 52 representatives from various countries were there. We had a full presentation by Japanese representative and he has assured us that all the arrangements will be made keeping in mind the comfort of the players. They have provided the hotels. If there are gaps or loopholes we will address it." He, however, refused to comment on the details of the hotels the players will stay.

"I haven't got hotels detail, so I cannot comment on that but definitely comfortable accommodation will be provided." India are the defending champions in both the men's and women's competition in the last Asian Games in China.

"India will definitely do well there. We also have a match on September 22 (India vs Japan for Suzuki Cup). It will be the first match in Japan. It's being organized very well as far as Asian Games are concerned. We sending our B team is complete rumour. Or full contingent is going with the most talented players and I hope that we'll definitely win."

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164% Rise Recorded In Rehab Admissions After Punjab Anti-Drug Campaign

Admissions at government de-addiction centres rose from 9,577 in 2024 to 25,290 in 2025, an increase of around 164 per cent.

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Sachin Pilot Has His Task Cut Out - Unite Factions Before Rahul Gandhi Visit

As the person in charge, Baghel was expected to bring these factions together to strengthen the party. He, however, failed in this task, and there were allegations that he effectively became a faction unto himself.

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UP Man Kills Brother-In-Law, Attacks Others With Sword, Gets Lynched

Pawan attacked his younger brother-in-law Rajesh, his wife Buddha, and their children Pradeep, Rajkaran, and Gore, who were sleeping outside the house.

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White House Reviews Candidates To Potentially Replace Steve Feinberg

Senior officials at the White House have been quietly vetting potential replacements for Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg. 

Reuters reported that the vetting effort dates back to at least June, with two of its sources saying White House officials had sounded out senior Senators on whether prospective nominees could win confirmation.

One source indicated the exercise was still active as recently as late August, though the outlet could not pin down exactly when the search began or who was being considered.

The administration, meanwhile, insists no such process exists and that Feinberg remains firmly in his post.

Both the White House and the Pentagon rejected the report outright. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly dismissed the sourcing behind the story, while Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Feinberg had his complete backing and was "doing a tremendous job."

The Pentagon separately denied that any replacement search was under way and declined to make Feinberg available to comment directly.

Should Feinberg eventually depart, it would represent the most senior casualty yet in a Pentagon that has already churned through several top officials under Hegseth.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll stepped down this week after a prolonged rift with the defence secretary, following earlier exits by Navy Secretary John Phelan and multiple senior Army figures.

Much of the internal friction traces back to the private-equity billionaire's struggle to deliver on a pledge to speed up US munitions output, a goal complicated, analysts say, by a defence-industrial base that cannot expand output fast enough and by Congress's sluggish pace in approving funding.

ALSO READ: Iran Nuclear Site In Trump's Crosshairs? US President Warns Pickaxe Mountain Could Be Hit Soon

The Washington Post reported this month that Hegseth privately blamed Feinberg during a meeting with Trump at Camp David for allowing stocks of long-range missiles and air-defence interceptors to fall. The White House has rejected that account.

Feinberg has also faced questions on Capitol Hill. Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised concerns over whether his former firm, Cerberus Capital Management, could benefit from Pentagon contracts linked to the Golden Dome missile-defence programme.

Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Feinberg had fully left Cerberus and no longer handled any dealings between the firm and the department.

The scrutiny comes as Trump has become increasingly frustrated with the six-month-old war with Iran and the lack of a breakthrough, even as he has publicly played down concerns about depleted US munitions.

ALSO READ: Trump Taps Hung Cao For Navy Secretary Amid Pentagon Turmoil

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Power Supply Disruption: Test Triggers Electrical Fault, Halting NTPC Korba Operations

At the NTPC power plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh, all seven units tripped at the same time on Friday night. An electrical malfunction that occurred while the Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (PGCIL) was testing breakers at its bay caused the multi-unit outage.

According to a statement from NTPC's public relations officer Ushma Ghosh, the incident happened at the central PSU plant in the Darri area.

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"Due to an electrical fault during testing of the breaker of the PGCIL bay being carried out by PGCIL, all the units of Korba have tripped. The process for revival of all the units is underway and is expected to be completed late in the night," PTI quoted an official as saying.

The PRO told PTI over the phone that all seven units had experienced a blackout-like event that affected the plant's ability to generate electricity. She stated that the restoration procedure was in progress and that each unit would be restored individually.

With four 500 MW units and three 200 MW units, the NTPC Korba facility has an installed capacity of about 2,600 MW.

The mishap momentarily eliminated the plant's significant 2,600 MW generation capacity by creating a blackout-like situation throughout all of its units.

Restoration procedures are in progress, according to NTPC officials. Engineers are reviving each thermal unit individually because they cannot be turned back on immediately, and full restoration is anticipated late into the night.

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Heavy Rain Disrupts Delhi Airport Operations; Nine Flights Diverted, Over 400 Delayed

Nine flights were diverted and more than 400 delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday as thunderstorms and heavy rain disrupted flight operations.

According to an official, four flights each were diverted to Jaipur and Lucknow, while one was diverted to Ahmedabad.

The diversions took place between 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., PTI reported, citing an official. Heavy rain lashed several parts of the national capital on Friday afternoon.

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More than 400 flights were delayed at Delhi airport on Friday, according to flight-tracking website Flightradar24.com.

Lucknow Airport said four flights bound for Delhi were diverted to Lucknow due to adverse weather conditions in the national capital:

• QP 1821: Bengaluru-Delhi | Arrived at Lucknow at 4:37 p.m.
• AI 484: Ludhiana-Delhi | Arrived at 4:50 p.m.; departed at 5:51 p.m.
• AI 2516: Indore-Delhi | Arrived at 4:58 p.m.
• AI 2541: Hyderabad-Delhi | Arrived at 5:06 p.m.

Separately, Jaipur Airport said five flights inbound to Delhi were diverted to Jaipur due to adverse weather.

Several airlines also issued travel advisories as the weather disrupted operations.

IndiGo said adverse weather over Delhi had affected flight schedules and advised passengers to check their flight status before leaving for the airport and allow additional travel time.

Travel Advisory

Bad weather over #Delhi has impacted flight schedules.

We are closely monitoring the weather and doing our best to get you where you need to be, safely and smoothly.

If you're travelling today, we recommend checking your flight status on our website via…

— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) September 4, 2026

Air India similarly warned that flight operations to and from Delhi could be affected and urged passengers to check the latest flight status before travelling to the airport.

#TravelAdvisory

Flight operations to and from Delhi may be affected due to adverse weather conditions today.

To ensure a smooth travel experience, we encourage our passengers to check the latest flight status at the following link before heading to the airport:…

— Air India (@airindia) September 4, 2026

Akasa Air also said severe weather conditions in Delhi had affected certain flights across its network.

#TravelUpdate: Due to severe weather conditions in Delhi certain flights across our network have been impacted.

We realize that this may inconvenience your travel plans and seek your patience and understanding. While this situation is completely beyond our control, please rest…

— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) September 4, 2026

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Delhi-NCR as thunderstorms and heavy rain continued.

Delhi Airport said water had accumulated in the airport forecourt and on the approach road following the downpour. Airport authorities said the water was cleared quickly and measures were being taken to ensure smooth operations.

Several parts of Delhi also reported waterlogging following the heavy rain.

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Palam recorded the highest rainfall, at 72.2 mm, between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., according to the Regional Meteorological Centre in New Delhi.

Narayana recorded 54 mm, followed by Janakpuri at 48.5 mm, Lodhi Road at 34.6 mm and Safdarjung at 32.6 mm during the same period.

Other locations also recorded significant rainfall, including Pusa at 29 mm, Jharoda Kalan at 25 mm, Ridge at 20 mm, Chhatarpur at 15 mm and Ayanagar at 12 mm.

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Nagaland Holds Report On Vande Mataram Order Amid Student Body Protest

The Committee held sittings on March 18, May 18 and June 24 to deliberate upon the matter and adopted its report, which was proposed to be laid before the House during the ongoing session.

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Trump Suggests Renaming Hormuz As "Trump Strait". White House Does This

It is the latest geographical name change floated by Donald Trump and comes a week after he ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed as "Lake America" amid a trade war with Canada.

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"Blessings Of Lord Ram": Air Force Veteran To NDTV On Trust CEO Role

Air Marshal Mishra has held several commanding positions in the Indian Air Force and was the chief of its Western Command during Operation Sindoor.

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Uber To Lay Off 'About 10%' Of Global Workforce, Thousands To Lose Jobs

The company said the layoffs were aimed at making the platform "simpler and faster" and at reducing coordination delays in what has become a sprawling operation.

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Food Licences Of Blinkit Outlet, Mumbai Hotel Suspended Over Hygiene Lapses

These actions come amid heightened scrutiny of food joints and quick-commerce stores by the food regulator.

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