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Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens as Iran rules out talks until US meets Tehran’s conditions

21

Sep

World

Strait of Hormuz standoff deepens as Iran rules out talks until US meets Tehran’s conditions

Tehran: Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz or returning to the previous format of negotiations with the United States until Washington meets conditions laid down by Tehran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday. Ghalibaf said Iran had already communicated its demands to the US through intermediaries and would not change its position until those conditions were fulfilled. His remarks came as tensions between Tehran and Washington continued to rise, with the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the centre of the confrontation. "Our messages and conditions have been conveyed explicitly to the other side through…

21 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex adds 240 points, Nifty holds 23,300, UltraTech Cement top gainer

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

21 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex adds 240 points, Nifty holds 23,300, UltraTech Cement top gainer

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started the trading session in the green amid positive global cues as crude slid to USD 102 per barrel amid increased oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 240.22 points or 0.32 per cent to start the session at 74,535.18, the Nifty added 16.20 points to open at 23,330.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 74,294.96 and the Nifty 50 at 23,346.40. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was up…

Shrihari Natraj books spot in Men’s 50m backstroke final at Asian Games 2026

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Shrihari Natraj books spot in Men’s 50m backstroke final at Asian Games 2026

Two‑time Olympian Srihari Natraj qualified for the men’s 50m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026, clocking 25.27 seconds to finish third in his heat and ninth overall. Two-time Olympian Shrihari Natraj has officially qualified for the 50m backstroke final at the 2026 Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan. The Indian swimmer achieved immense success in the heats and will now compete in the final alongside some of Asia's best swimmers.India has kicked off its campaign at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, with some events also taking place in Tokyo, Japan. The 499-strong contingent has already made strides, with athletes…

Burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools? PM Giorgia Meloni announces new plan

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Burqa, niqab ban in Italian schools? PM Giorgia Meloni announces new plan

Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced plans to introduce measures that would cap the number of foreign students in classrooms and ban the wearing of burqas and niqabs in schools. Meloni made this announcement while addressing an event organised by the youth wing of her party, 'Brothers of Italy,' in Rome. Under the proposed rules, parents of foreign students who struggle to integrate into the school system would be required to attend Italian language classes. For the proposal to become law, it would require parliamentary approval within 60 days of receiving government clearance. Currently, 24 countries worldwide---including France…

NSE IPO GMP today: Last chance to apply for Rs 22,569 crore issue, grey market premium falls below Rs 50

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

NSE IPO GMP today: Last chance to apply for Rs 22,569 crore issue, grey market premium falls below Rs 50

Today is the last day to subscribe to the much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Rs 22,569 crore public issue opened for subscription on September 17, 2026, and the three-day subscription window will close today. The issue was fully subscribed on the second day of bidding on Friday. According to data available, the IPO received bids for 10,28,43,656 shares against 8,86,42,911 shares on offer, garnering 1.16 times subscription. Similarly, the non-institutional investor category was subscribed 1.68 times, while the portion for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) received 1.53 times subscription. However, the IPO's grey market…

Putin-backed United Russia party set to win tightly controlled wartime parliamentary elections with 57.5% vote

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Putin-backed United Russia party set to win tightly controlled wartime parliamentary elections with 57.5% vote

Moscow: Russia's ruling United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin, is set to win the country's State Duma elections with 57.5 per cent of the vote, according to initial results released after the three-day voting process ended on Sunday. According to CNN, final results are not expected before September 25. The election was held against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, with voting taking place from September 18 to 20. The 450-seat State Duma, Russia's lower house of Parliament, is being elected in the first parliamentary poll since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February…

US issues security alert for their govt employees in Saudi Arabia, special curbs imposed on Taif and Yanbu

21

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

US issues security alert for their govt employees in Saudi Arabia, special curbs imposed on Taif and Yanbu

Riyadh: The United States has tightened travel restrictions for its government personnel in Saudi Arabia amid a fresh escalation involving Yemen's Houthi group, directing employees to obtain special authorisation before travelling to Taif and Yanbu. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia announced the measure on Sunday, citing the "ongoing security situation" in the kingdom. The restriction applies to both official and personal travel by US government employees to the two cities. The mission also urged American citizens across Saudi Arabia to remain alert and follow security instructions issued by local authorities. The latest warning comes in view of a series…

Donald Trump says Houthis agreed not to attack US as strikes on Saudi Arabia continue

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Donald Trump says Houthis agreed not to attack US as strikes on Saudi Arabia continue

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the Yemen-based Houthis have agreed not to attack the United States (US), days after Saudi Arabia requested Washington to strike the Iran-backed militia, even though the proposal was rejected by Washington. Speaking to Fox News reporter Trey Yingst, the 80-year-old Republican leader said the Washington is "in constant communication with the Houthis and that they've agreed not to fight the United States." This is the second time in less than 10 days that Trump has said the Houthis have assured the US of not targeting American forces in the Middle East. "The Houthis…

KTR challenges CM Reddy to call fresh elections

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

KTR challenges CM Reddy to call fresh elections

After the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that Congress would secure a comfortable majority even if delimitation happens, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) challenged him to announce fresh elections to test their respective strength. KTR emphasised that BRS would win the forthcoming elections with 78 assembly seats (without delimitation). He further highlighted BRS's historical role in the formation of Telangana state while also challenging the Congress to prove its mandate in the field. "Everyone said Telangana would not be formed, but KCR has brought Telangana state. I thought he (Revanth Reddy) was…

From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean |

20

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean |

From ‘6-7’ to ‘aura farming’: 10 Gen Z slang terms you’ll keep seeing online in 2026 and what they mean If you have spent even a few minutes scrolling through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube comments lately, you may have noticed that the internet seems to have developed its own language.One minute someone is “locked in”; the next they are “cooked.” Someone can gain “aura” by doing something effortlessly cool and lose it just as quickly by making an awkward move. Then there is “6-7,” a phrase that somehow became a huge internet joke without having one clear meaning.Internet slang changes…