Netherlands' Vivian Kingma has been banned for three months for using cocaine. Kingma admitted the offence and demonstrated the substance was used out-of-competition. In line with ICC Anti-Doping Code, Kingma’s records from ODI against UAE on May 12 and in subsequent matches have been disqualified. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada was banned by South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport for using cocaine.

During an interview with Great Andhra, actress Lakshmi Manchu called out the male journalist for constantly asking her about her dressing the way she does at 47. "Would you ask a man the same question? How dare you ask me that question?" she responded. Manchu asked, "Would you say, Mahesh Babu, you are 50 now, why are you going shirtless?"

Actor Harshvardhan Rane has promised to pay for his own entourage, avoiding extra costs for producers. His decision follows Aamir Khan's recent interview where he criticised actors' excessive demands, saying producers should cover only film-related expenses and not personal staff. "I pledge to not let my producer pay for my entourage...will stand for fair producers," Rane said.

Karnataka multiplex owners and producers moved High Court against state's decision to cap maximum price chargeable for cinema tickets at ₹200, reported Bar and Bench. The judge is set to pronounce orders on question of interim relief on September 23. The plea contended that capping ticket prices for all theatres is unreasonable as multiplexes bear more costs than single-screen theatres.

Sania Mirza doesn't feel that it's necessary for her to contribute towards the development of Indian tennis by entering sports administration. "I don’t know if being in that power position is the only way I can help," she said. She added, "My goal is to help as many young players as possible, especially young girls."

The CBI Court today sent suspended Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Pankaj Sharma to a 10-day judicial custody. He was arrested by the CBI team from Ghumarwin in Bilaspur district on September 14 for allegedly tampering with crucial evidence in the mysterious death of former chief engineer of HPPCL. He will now remain under judicial custody till September 26.

Amaani, a Gulf-based consumer startup, has raised $3 million in seed funding from Peak XV’s Surge, its first MENA consumer bet. The funds will fuel AÏZA, Amaani’s Arabian heritage-inspired beauty brand, already crossing $2 million annualised revenue in three months. By blending regional ingredients with global innovation, Amaani aims to build culturally-rooted, globally appealing brands.

Scientists at UC San Diego have identified a new drug, ION224, that could transform the treatment of MASH, a dangerous form of fatty liver disease. By blocking a key liver enzyme, the drug reduces fat and inflammation, halting the root causes of liver damage. In a year-long clinical trial, patients showed major improvements without serious side effects.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has reached a deal with China on keeping TikTok operating in US. When asked about buyer of TikTok's US assets, he said, "We'll be announcing that...We've a group of very big companies that want to buy it." Trump added that parents have been calling him up about kids wanting TikTok "so badly".

As many as 4,271 voters are registered at a single house in Jaitpur gram panchayat of Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba. The development came to light amid the ongoing voter roll revision for the 2026 panchayat elections in the state. The election officials described the error as a clerical one, insisting that the names themselves are genuine.

The Indian government aims to roll out satellite communication (satcom) services by January 2026. The Digital Communication Commission (DCC) is set to finalise spectrum pricing and policies, including licenses for satellite earth station gateways. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a 5-year spectrum tenure with a 4% revenue-based fee.

Bengaluru-based BeyondSquare Solutions has raised $4 million in Series A from Avant to expand its FinAlyzer platform. The investment includes new and convertible shares, subscriptions and warrants. FinAlyzer automates consolidation, reporting and compliance, integrates with ERP systems, and serves over 100 enterprises across 45 countries. To scale operations and hiring.

Mukesh Ambani plans an IPO for Reliance Retail, likely in 2027, with a valuation near $200 billion. The company is being streamlined: underperforming stores are closed, margins improved, and its FMCG unit demerged. Key formats like JioMart, Reliance Digital, and Trends remain. Investors including GIC, ADIA, Qatar Investment Authority, KKR, TPG, and Silver Lake may exit.

Bengaluru-based EV ride-hailing startup MyPickup has ceased operations due to a client funding crisis and challenges in achieving product-market fit. Founded in 2022, the company offered subscription-based electric autorickshaw services for daily commuters. Despite raising ₹1.5 crore from Inflection Point Ventures, MyPickup struggled to scale and meet customer expectations.

Before his family took his body for cremation, Delhi BMW crash victim Navjot Singh's wife touched his face for the last time while lying on a stretcher beside him, Hindustan Times reported. The Finance Ministry official's wife is undergoing treatment at a hospital. Their son Navnoor Singh said, "[My mother] has head injuries despite wearing a helmet."

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has released a statement after trade talks were held between India and US in New Delhi. "The discussions were positive and forward looking covering various aspects of the trade deal. It was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement," the ministry said.

Meghalaya has partnered with Japan’s JICWELS to expand overseas employment programmes. At the Shigoto seminar, officials highlighted job prospects in caregiving, construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. With Japan set to need 2.5 lakh care workers by 2026, the initiative opens global opportunities for Meghalaya’s youth.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his US counterpart Donald Trump can give them "air defence systems in quantity" as US has enough of it. "I'm sure the US can apply enough sanctions in order to hurt the Russian economy," he stated. Zelenskyy added that Trump has "enough force to make Russian President Vladimir Putin afraid of him".

Israeli military struck a Houthi military infrastructure site at Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah on Tuesday. Hours before the attack, Israeli military issued an evacuation order for the key port. Israeli military said the port is used for the transfer of weapons supplied by the Iranian regime. Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV said 12 Israeli strikes targeted the port's docks.

Actress Zeenat Aman spoke about leveraging "pretty privilege" she experienced. She said, "I recently heard the term 'pretty privilege', and goodness did I make use of mine! The world can be a cold place, I learnt early in life to leverage every advantage I have to survive." She added, "Physical beauty, no matter how widely acknowledged, is meaningless without self-validation."

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap called film producers "cheap imitators" and spoke about how they'd start making rip-offs of the Malayalam film 'Lokah' after its success. He said, "South filmmakers have conviction, Hindi producers don't; they're cheap imitators." He added, "Look at how well 'Lokah' is doing...Just wait and watch, they'll make 10 'Lokah' rip-offs now."

India opener Abhishek Sharma's father, Rajkumar, said he made him face bowlers who bowled at 150 kmph during his Under-16 days. "I trained him like that. All the kids used to say, brother, he might get hurt," he recalled, adding, "This is how his technique was formed. His power hitting is natural." Notably, Abhishek has a T20I strike-rate of 195.40.

Indian Ambassador Naveen Srivastava met Nepal's newly-appointed PM Sushila Karki at her office and conveyed PM Narendra Modi's congratulatory message to her. In his message, PM Modi "expressed India's commitment to work together for strengthening close bonds of friendship between India and Nepal." Karki became first woman PM of Nepal following massive anti-government protests led by the youth.

China has asked the US to withdraw its mid-range Typhon missile system deployed in Japan, saying that it poses a threat to the regional strategic security. "It fuels the risk of regional arms race and military confrontation," Chinese Foreign Ministry said. Earlier China objected to Typhon's deployment in Philippines, with whom it's involved in a dispute in South China Sea.

Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple to see the preparations for upcoming Durga Puja. "The most important goal of new Bangladesh is to ensure equal rights for all citizens," he said. His visit comes amid rising concerns over incidents of attacks on members of minority Hindu community and their places of worship in Bangladesh.