Alia Bhatt surprised fans by calling herself "Alia Bhatt Kapoor" during an appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show. In a playful moment with comedian Sunil Grover, she corrected him when he called her by her maiden name. Fans are curious if Alia has officially changed her name after marrying Ranbir Kapoor in 2022 or if it was a joke. Social media buzzed with mixed reactions, with some fans excited while others questioned the change. Alia will next be seen in the film Jigra.

Senior doctors at RG Kar Medical College have accused officials of tampering with evidence in the rape and murder of a trainee doctor last month. During a press conference, they demanded justice for the victim and condemned the crime, blaming a nexus between the state government and health department. Protesting doctors are calling for better hospital security and transparency in meetings with the government. They continue their demonstration, demanding live-streamed talks with the chief minister. The accused, Sanjay Roy, was arrested based on CCTV footage, but further investigations are ongoing.

India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey semi-final in Hulunbuir, China. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, while Uttam Singh and Jermanpreet Singh each added one to secure the win. India's aggressive play, including 20 circle entries, overwhelmed South Korea. Korea managed to score through Yang Jihun in the third quarter, but couldn't keep up with India’s dominant performance. India will now face hosts China in the final on Tuesday, September 17, after China stunned Pakistan in the other semi-final.

Floods have devastated central Europe, causing multiple deaths in the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, and Romania. In Poland, four people have died, with eight deaths recorded across the region. In Austria, two elderly men drowned while trying to manage floodwaters. Severe rain, especially in the Czech Republic, has led to record rainfall levels. Thousands have been evacuated, and local officials warn of further danger as water levels continue to rise. Hungary's Prime Minister has postponed his international engagements due to the crisis. Although some areas are stabilizing, more rain is expected in the coming days.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched phase 2 of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail Project and travelled on the metro from Section 1 to GIFT City station. Accompanied by Gujarat’s governor, Acharya Devvrat, and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, PM Modi interacted with young passengers during the ride. The metro extension was developed by the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation with the support of both state and central governments. Apart from the metro launch, PM Modi is set to unveil several key projects in Ahmedabad, including India’s first Vande Metro, now renamed as Namo Bharat Rapid Rail.

A student from Telangana, Praneeth, tragically drowned in a lake in Toronto, Canada, while celebrating his birthday with friends. Praneeth, from Meerpet, had gone to Canada to pursue his master’s degree. He was swimming in the lake when the accident occurred. A video showed Praneeth jumping into the water before the tragedy. His family in India has been informed, and his father has asked the government to help bring his body back home quickly. Praneeth’s friends shared moments of their celebration earlier, including selfies on a motorboat.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat emphasized the inclusive nature of Hinduism, stating that being Hindu means showing goodwill and generosity to all, regardless of religion, caste, or dietary practices. In a statement, Bhagwat described Hindu society as the "karta-dharta" (protector and caretaker) of the nation, shouldering responsibility for its well-being. He underscored that Hinduism embodies a universal human religion, focused on global well-being, and that Hindus should be the most generous and embracing people, descending from noble ancestors. Bhagwat's remarks aim to promote a harmonious and inclusive understanding of Hinduism.

Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, had a deep interest in the war in Ukraine. In May 2022, he was pictured at a Kyiv rally advocating for more humanitarian aid. The following month, Routh gave an interview to Newsweek Romania, expressing his strong belief that the Ukraine conflict was a clear battle between "good versus evil." Initially intending to fight in Ukraine, he instead focused on recruiting foreign fighters, emphasizing the need for more international support. During the interview, Routh became emotional, calling the conflict "the most important thing going on in the world today."  [Video Courtesy: Newsweek]

Two speeding luxury cars, a Mercedes and a BMW, crashed into a cab on the Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai on Sunday morning. The cars, reportedly racing, lost control and hit the cab, which overturned due to the impact. A family of four, including a 10-year-old child, was inside the cab. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The drivers of the luxury cars, Tariq Chaudhary and Sehbaz Khan, were arrested, and police have charged them with attempted culpable homicide and rash driving. The accident caused a traffic jam on the sea link, with both cars suffering significant damage. The vehicles were registered with private firms.

At the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Anna Sawai made history as the first Asian woman to win Best Actress in a Drama Series. She earned the award for her portrayal of Lady Mariko in FX's Shogun. Sawai's win was particularly notable given the strong competition from fellow nominees, including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon (The Morning Show), Carrie Coon (The Gilded Age), Maya Erskine (Mr and Mrs Smith), and Imelda Staunton (The Crown). During her acceptance speech, Sawai expressed heartfelt gratitude to her cast, crew, and co-star Hiroyuki Sanada, who also won an Emmy for his role in Shogun.