Adani Group stocks surged on Friday after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) cleared the group of fraud charges. SEBI dismissed all allegations made by US short seller Hindenburg Research in its January 2023 report. Adani Total Gas rose 10%, Adani Power jumped 7.4%, while Adani Enterprises gained 4.3%. SEBI said the transactions under review did not violate rules at that time and all loans were repaid. Chairman Gautam Adani welcomed the decision, saying the claims were baseless. He said the report caused huge investor losses and demanded an apology from those spreading false narratives. (PC: NDTV)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of blocking an investigation into alleged voter deletions in Karnataka’s Aland constituency. Gandhi said the Karnataka CID had written 18 letters in 18 months seeking crucial data, but the requests were “blocked.” He alleged 6,018 votes were nearly deleted, which could have affected results. The Election Commission dismissed his charges through a #ECIFactCheck post, calling them “incorrect and baseless.” The Karnataka CEO later said all available information had already been shared with police in Kalaburagi. Gandhi insisted the commission was shielding “vote chors” and those who “destroyed democracy.” (PC: X)

US President Donald Trump said some TV networks that criticize him should “maybe” lose their licence. He spoke after ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel was taken off air for remarks about the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) warned ABC over Kimmel’s comments. Trump told reporters that media was “97% against” him and suggested licences be taken away. Kimmel’s suspension drew strong reactions. Barack Obama, actors, and unions called it censorship. FCC chairman Brendan Carr said more action could follow, while critics warned this move threatens free speech rights. (PC: BBC)

A 29-year-old techie from Telangana, Mohammed Nizamuddin, was shot dead by police in Santa Clara, US, on September 3. Police said he stabbed his roommate and threatened officers with a knife. He was taken to hospital but later died. His roommate is being treated for injuries. Nizamuddin’s family in Mahabubnagar has rejected the police version. His father, Mohammed Hasnuddin, said the fight was over a small issue. He has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, asking for help to bring the body home. Community leader Amjed Ullah Khan also urged the government to act quickly. (PC: India Today)

US President Donald Trump said he is “very close” to Prime Minister Narendra Modi while reaffirming ties with India. Speaking in the UK after talks with British PM Keir Starmer, Trump recalled calling Modi on his birthday and praising his leadership. He said India and the US share a strong relationship and described Modi’s statement on their friendship as “beautiful.” Trump also highlighted trade, noting high tariffs he earlier imposed on India but welcomed the recent resumption of negotiations. India called the talks “positive and forward-looking.” Both leaders stressed strengthening the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership. (PC: HT)

Pakistan captain Salman Agha said his team is ready to face India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match. Pakistan beat UAE by 41 runs to qualify for the next round. The match against India will be played in Dubai on September 21. Agha admitted that Pakistan’s batting in the middle overs is weak and needs quick improvement. He said if they score well in that phase, totals of 170-180 are possible. Pakistan recently lost to India by seven wickets, and the no-handshake controversy has added more tension to the rivalry. Fans are expecting a fiery clash. (PC: India Today)

A 20-day-old baby girl was found buried alive in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. A shepherd heard faint cries and discovered her tiny hand sticking out from the mud. Villagers and police rushed to rescue her. The baby was taken to a government hospital where doctors said she was in critical condition. She had mud in her mouth, insect bites, and signs of oxygen loss. Doctors are treating her infection but say her condition remains serious. Police are searching for her parents. Authorities believe she was buried due to gender bias, a problem linked to India’s preference for sons. (PC: BBC)

Paramjit Singh, an Indian-origin businessman living in the US for over 30 years, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) due to an old case. He was arrested on July 30 at Chicago O’Hare Airport after arriving from India. Singh, a permanent resident and father of US-born children, also suffers from a brain tumour. He spent five days at the airport, 20 days in an Indiana detention centre, and was later moved to Kentucky. His lawyer said DHS is using “court tactics” to delay release. A judge has granted bond, and the case may go to federal court. (PC: NDTV)

Israel launched new strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The Israeli army said the attacks were aimed at Hezbollah’s “military infrastructure” and were carried out in response to the group’s attempts to rebuild its activities. Civilians in three villages—Mays al-Jabal, Kfar Tebnit, and Dibbine—were warned to evacuate before the strikes. Hezbollah is under pressure from the US, Saudi Arabia, and Lebanese rivals to disarm but has refused. Israel and Hezbollah have been in conflict since October 2023. The latest offensive comes a year after Israel crippled Hezbollah’s communication network in a major covert operation. (PC: India Today)

Markets regulator SEBI has dismissed all allegations made by US short seller Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group. SEBI said there were no violations in the transactions between Adani companies and other firms, and all loans were repaid. The regulator confirmed that funds were used properly and no fraud was found. Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said the findings proved the Hindenburg claims were “baseless.” He added that the report hurt investors and demanded an apology from those who spread false stories. Former SEBI director JN Gupta said the order gave final closure on the issue. (PC: NDTV)