Global crude oil prices remained firmly above the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level in mid-September 2026, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and recent attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. As of September 15, Brent crude, the international benchmark, was trading around $106–$108 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) hovered near $101–$103. Both
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from implementing new rules that would have placed stricter time limits on the stay of foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists in the United States. The decision came just one day before the new rules were scheduled to take effect, creating relief for international students and
New Delhi, September 15, 2026: India-China relations received a positive push as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The leaders discussed business ties, transport links, people-to-people exchanges, and the need for lasting peace along the border. The meeting
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to revive new restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a major setback to the administration’s effort to change how mail ballots are handled across the country. The ruling keeps lower-court restrictions in place and allows states to continue sending mail
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New Delhi, September 15, 2026: India has approved the export of up to 654 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Nepal for 18 hours every day until December 31, 2026, to help the neighbouring country cope with severe power shortages following devastating floods that heavily damaged its hydropower infrastructure. The Ministry of Power announced the decision
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A disturbing hit-and-run incident on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road has triggered widespread outrage after a woman biker was allegedly followed and hit by a car. The incident, reportedly captured on a camera mounted on the motorcycle, has raised serious questions about road safety, aggressive driving and the safety of women travelling alone on Indian roads.
Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of an estimated 110 million tonnes of mineral ore containing promising concentrations of uranium and rare earth elements in the Madinah region, marking a potentially significant development in the Kingdom’s energy and mining ambitions. The announcement was made by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at the International
Kota, September 15, 2026: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark in the Kota Municipal Corporation elections, winning 55 of the 100 wards. Results in three wards, however, remain pending due to Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) technical glitches, leading to re-polling scheduled for today (September 16) and the postponement of chairperson and
Director Srikanth Odela is setting high expectations for his upcoming Telugu action drama The Paradise, starring Natural Star Nani. The director’s comments about his approach to the film have created fresh buzz among Telugu cinema fans, particularly because the project reunites the successful Nani–Srikanth Odela combination after Dasara. According to the social-media post shown in
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India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, after the incident left one Indian crew member missing. Of the 14 Indian crew members aboard the vessel, 13 have been rescued, while search and rescue operations continue for the remaining Indian national. The incident occurred on
