Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry died in a Canada flight training accident. Canadian authorities are investigating a Cessna 172 crash near Kisbey, Saskatchewan, while the Indian consulate has offered repatriation assistance to their families. Two Indian students from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have died in an aviation accident in Canada while undergoing flight training, the Consulate General of Ind

President Donald Trump extended the H-1B entry restriction through September 21, 2027. The proclamation again cites a $100,000 payment for certain workers abroad, but federal court rulings have blocked implementation while appeals continue over its legality. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on September 18, 2026, extending restrictions on the entry of certain H-1B workers for another 12 months. The renewed meas

The SBI bank strike September 28-30 advisory urges customers to complete branch work early. SBI branch services during bank strike may face disruption, while digital banking services during SBI strike are expected to remain available.   SBI branch services during bank strike State Bank of India has issued an advisory to customers ahead of the three-day nationwide bank strike scheduled for Sept

The Jamui teen harassment case has triggered concern after a viral video allegedly showed two Class 10 students being harassed in Bihar. Jamui police arrested three suspects as viral video sparks police action and a wider investigation.   Jamui police arrest three suspects Three people have been arrested in Bihar’s Jamui district after a disturbing video allegedly showing the harassment of t

Asian Games 2026 India medal tally reached six on September 21 as India shooting medals Asian Games 2026 continued to grow. India badminton Asian Games 2026 also saw Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty and Srikanth Kidambi in action against Bangladesh.   India enjoyed another productive day at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, with the country’s medal tally rising to six as shooting once again delivered important podiu

The Central Board of Secondary Education is expected to release the CBSE date sheet 2027 for Class 10 and 12 students soon on its official website, cbse.gov.in. The timetable will be an important update for lakhs of students preparing for the 2027 board examinations, as it will provide the subject-wise exam dates, paper timings, subject codes and other important instructions. An early release of the timetable will give st

Professor Suryanarayana Doolla of IIT Bombay has come under scrutiny following the death of 20-year-old student Sahil Wakode on September 18, 2026. Doolla has been associated with IIT Bombay’s Department of Energy Science and Engineering for more than a decade and has worked across teaching, research and administrative roles. His academic interests include power systems, smart grids, microgrids, renewable-energy integration and energy effic

A Sudan mine collapse in Oni, Red Sea state, killed at least 11 miners and left dozens injured as rescue teams searched for people trapped under debris. The disaster is Sudan’s second major informal mine collapse within a week, renewing concern over mine safety and weak oversight. Oni rescue continues after Red Sea mine collapse

US China trade talks moved into a crucial phase in New York as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng discussed artificial intelligence, tariffs and critical minerals ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s September 24 White House meeting. US China trade talks prepare Trump-Xi summit

Medical AI is gaining ground in radiology, documentation and diagnostics, but clinicians are demanding stronger proof before trusting it with treatment or clinical decisions. New surveys show concern about deskilling, hallucinations and weak governance even as AI use rises sharply in healthcare. Medical AI evidence gap slows wider clinica

AI model fatigue is becoming a real problem for businesses as Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google accelerate model releases. Faster innovation can lower costs and improve capability, but constant upgrades also increase testing demands, procurement pressure and safety concerns. AI model fatigue puts pressure on enterprise buyers

Best Countries at Math: China Leads PISA 2025 Rankings The latest PISA mathematics results highlighted in the source show a striking concentration of high performers in East Asia. China leads the table, followed by Singapore, Macao and Taiwan, while Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong also rank strongly. Estonia emerges as Europe’s leading performe

US President Donald Trump says he is in a “deciding mode” over Iran as Washington weighs military action, economic pressure and possible diplomacy. His comments come as Tehran sets conditions for renewed negotiations, Houthi attacks heighten regional tensions and the Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute. Trump weighs Iran m

Mumbai Police have transferred the investigation into IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode’s death to the Crime Branch after his father alleged prolonged caste-based harassment. An abetment-to-suicide case has been registered against a professor, while IIT Bombay maintains that the student faced no disciplinary action following an examination incident. FIR alleges caste-based harassment Sahil Ravindra Wakode was a second-year BTech student in IIT Bombay??

A Tata Sons leadership dispute has revived memories of Ratan Tata’s 1990s battle to centralise authority at Bombay House and reshape the group’s governance. Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata clash The confrontation followed the Tata Sons board’s approval of another five-year term for N Chandrasekaran and preparations for a public listing after Reserve Bank of India pressure. Noel Tata opposed both moves. Tata Trusts, which controls about 66% of Tata Sons, call

Iran has sent seven conditions to Washington through Qatar for reopening talks and ending the war, warning that it is ready for decisive conflict if its demands are rejected. Iran sends conditions through Qatar Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Qatar had delivered Tehran’s conditions to Washington and Iran was awaiting President Donald Trump’s response. Rezaei named three demands: an end to fighting on all fronts,

On September 19, 2026, President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar, backing industry growth as technology leaders and California officials demanded stronger safeguards. Trump announces an AI Force Trump unveiled the proposal on Truth Social on September 19, 2026. He said his administration would establish an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar to oversee the AI sector, but provided few details about its powers or

UFC 331 brings a high-stakes flyweight title rematch to Los Angeles, with Joshua Van defending against former champion Alexandre Pantoja after their first fight ended abruptly because of injury. Van and Pantoja return for unfinished business UFC 331 takes over Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 19, 2026, headlined by Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2. Their first meeting at UFC 323 lasted only 26 seconds. Pantoja suffered an elbow injury in

US visa holders can face immigration restrictions when earning from YouTube, religious events, freelance work or side businesses. Active self-employment may count as employment, so H-1B, F-1, R-1 and visitor visa holders must follow different authorization rules. Earning extra money through YouTube, religious events, freelancing or a small business may seem different from taking a traditional second job. Under US immigration law, however, the k