The USA Presidents Cup comeback produced one of the tournament’s most dramatic final days as the Americans overturned a three-point deficit to defeat the International Team 17-13 at Medinah Country Club. Jacob Bridgeman delivered the clinching point as the U.S. secured an 11th consecutive Presidents Cup title. Medinah rally The International Team entered Sunday with a 10.5-7.5 advantage and a chance to end a drought stretching back to

Bay Bridge delays could more than double under major Bay Area transit service cuts, according to a new SPUR analysis. The study examines potential traffic, cost and emissions impacts as voters consider Proposition RTM and San Francisco's Proposition H. Transit funding debate intensifies Bay Bridge delays could more than double during peak commute periods if major Bay Area transit agencies make severe service cuts, according to

Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation after another hospitalization during his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. His representative says the procedure went well and the singer is recovering, while three upcoming performances have been canceled. Music icon Lionel Richie has undergone a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation, or AFib, after being hospitalized while touring with Earth, Wind &a

Presley Gerber died at age 27 on September 20, 2026, at a Los Angeles-area rehabilitation facility. The medical examiner has not determined the official cause of death, while separate reporting says an overdose is suspected and police are investigating. Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, died on September 20, 2026, while staying at a rehabilitation facility in the Los Angeles area. A f

The BEd teacher bridge course launched by the Education Ministry through NIOS is designed for in-service primary teachers with BEd qualifications. The six-month programme combines primary teacher education, ODL learning and school practicum to strengthen classroom skills and inclusive teaching.   NIOS bridge course focuses on primary teacher education The Education Ministry h

Gwyneth Paltrow besan chilla has caught attention after the Hollywood actress shared her version of the classic Indian breakfast. Made with gram flour, vegetables and spices, her chilla was served with mint chutney eggs and short ribs.   Gwyneth Paltrow adds a twist to Indian breakfast Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow has brought fresh global attention to one of India’s familiar breakfast d

The Russia sanctions bill has raised fresh concerns for India and other major buyers of Russian energy, with the legislation giving President Donald Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% under specified conditions. The move comes as India-Russia ties remain strong in energy and strategic cooperation. Russia sanctions bill clears US House The US House of Representatives has passed the

Veteran actor Ambika has shared her views on the public attention surrounding actor Trisha Krishnan and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay after the two were seen at a motorsport event at Silverstone in the United Kingdom on September 12. Vijay and Trisha were present at the venue where actor Ajith Kumar participated in a racing event with his team. Videos and photographs showing the two at Silverstone later circulated widely on social media, leading to considerable discussion among fa

Israel is facing widening diplomatic pressure over Gaza, settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank and its relations with traditional allies. The debate intensified after Jared Kushner said the Trump administration used Israel's isolation following the Doha strike to help advance a Gaza deal.    Doha strike Gaza deal increased diplomatic pressure Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump's son-in-law and s

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathaswamy Temple as the ceremonial backdrop, placing Rameswaram’s spiritual and architectural heritage at the centre of the 18th BRICS Summit. Modi Welcomes BRICS Leaders at Bharat Mandapam Prime Minister Narendra Modi received visiting leaders on September 12 as India hosted the 18th BRICS

India BRICS joint statement consensus was achieved after intense negotiations involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The breakthrough highlights India BRICS diplomacy as New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit 2026 amid West Asia tensions.  Iran Saudi Arabia UAE talks pave way for consensus India managed to secure agreement on the BRICS joint statement after negotiations continued into the early hours, rep

The 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi 2026 brings leaders together for BRICS bilateral meetings, the BRICS Business Forum, trade cooperation and Global South diplomacy under India’s BRICS chairship.  

New Delhi is preparing a carefully planned cultural programme for the spouses and family members accompanying BRICS leaders, combining India’s political heritage, traditional crafts, modern art and hospitality. The BRICS Delhi cultural tour will run alongside summit-related engagements as India hosts the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026. The programme is expected to take visiting family members beyond the

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting is set to focus on defence ties, energy, nuclear cooperation, technology and the wider India-Russia strategic partnership. India will host the summit on September 12 and 13. Defence ties Defence ties are expec

With the BRICS summit in New Delhi approaching, uncertainty continues over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to India for the high-profile gathering. Beijing has yet to officially confirm Xi’s participation, and there is also no announcement on a possible bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. China’s foreign ministry said it had no official information to share regarding the president’s travel plans. If Xi attends the summit, it would mark his fir

More than 1,000 flights were cancelled across Britain after a UK air traffic control failure disrupted operations at major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick. The NATS outage affected British Airways, easyJet, Air India and several European carriers before engineers restored the flight processing system. NATS Outage Triggers UK Flight Cancellations National Air Traffic Services said the di

Tamil Nadu politics has once again found itself at the centre of a high-profile controversy involving actor-politician Vijay and actress Trisha. Long-running speculation surrounding the two has periodically resurfaced in public discussions, although neither Vijay nor Trisha has officially confirmed claims about their personal relationship. The issue has now attracted the attention of actor-politician Kangana Ranaut, who has spoken in support of Trisha amid criticism and alleged pers

BRICS Summit 2026 arrives at a moment of unusual geopolitical pressure, placing India's chairmanship under a global spotlight. Wars, tariff threats, energy risks and India-China tensions will test New Delhi's ability to preserve BRICS unity while protecting strategic autonomy. SCO 2026 Sets the Stage for BRICS India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Bishkek on August 31 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit. The Modi Pezeshkian meeting focused on India-Iran ties, the West Asia conflict, maritime security, trade and the need for lasting regional peace. India Iran Ties The two leaders revi

Actor Ram Kapoor has addressed the controversy surrounding his interaction with Shreya Kalra during Lock Upp 2, weeks after the incident became a talking point among viewers and on social media. The discussion began after Shreya spoke about Ram kissing her on the cheek following a task she won that helped protect him from elimination for the week. She later discussed the incident with fellow contestant Shilpa Shinde and spoke about the importance of respecting personal boundaries.