Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during the ‘Sansad Karyashala’, at GMC Balayogi Auditorium in Parliament House Complex in New Delhi on September 7, 2025. Photo: X/@arjunrammeghwal via ANI Photo
NDA, INDIA blocs to train MPs on voting procedure for Vice-President election
Two days ahead of the Vice-President election, the ruling NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc have started preparations to “train” their MPs on the voting procedure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other BJP Ministers and MPs participated in a two-day workshop, Sansad Karyashala, that began in New Delhi on Sunday (September 7, 2026). The INDIA bloc will hold a mock polling session for its MPs on Monday (September 8).
Alcaraz outshines Sinner to claim second U.S. Open title
Carlos Alcaraz ended the reign of Jannik Sinner with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win to claim the U.S. Open title on Sunday (September 7, 2025) and tighten his grip on the era-defining rivalry between the torch-bearers of the men’s game. In a perfect echo of the triumph that first propelled him to the number one spot in 2022, Alcaraz’s second New York title lifted him back to the top of the world rankings as the 22-year-old Spaniard displaced Sinner and took his Grand Slam trophy haul to six.
Thin vote margins in the past make Opposition wary of SIR in Bihar
The Opposition’s aggressive campaign in Bihar against the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls should not be taken as their political agenda, but the manifestation of a past haunting them. The party lost out to rivals by thin margins — one of these by just 12 votes — in several seats in the 2020 Assembly election.
Not loyalty to party, but love for country must guide your choice: Opposition V-P pick Reddy to MPs
In a fervent appeal to MPs ahead of the vice-presidential polls, Opposition candidate B. Sudershan Reddy on Sunday (September 7, 2025) exhorted them not to let party loyalty guide their choice and asserted that by entrusting him with this office, they would be ensuring that the Rajya Sabha stands as a true temple of democracy.
Woman alleges gang rape at house in South Kolkata
A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two persons in Kolkata’s Haridevpur area, the police said on Sunday (September 7, 2025). The alleged incident took place at a house in Regent Colony on Friday (September 5, 2025).
Asia Cup Hockey: India regains crown with big win, qualify for 2026 World Cup
The Indian men’s hockey team beat South Korea 4-1 in the final to lift the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year’s World Cup, in Bihar on Sunday (September 7, 2025). India ended an eight-year wait to be crowned the continental champion, winning 4-1 against defending champion Korea in the final of the Asia Cup here on Sunday and assuring itself of a spot at the 2026 World Cup.
Total lunar eclipse enthrals skywatchers; clouds play spoilsport
From Ladakh to Tamil Nadu, skywatchers turned their gaze towards the moon on Sunday (September 7, 2025) night to witness a rare ‘Blood Moon’ or the total lunar eclipse. The Earth’s shadow started covering the lunar disc at 9:57 p.m. as the moon played hide and seek in the cloudy skies with monsoon rains lashing parts of the country.
Kuki-Zo groups say as per revised SoO pact future talks with government will focus on UT with legislature
Kuki-Zo insurgent groups that signed a suspension of operations (SoO) pact with the Manipur government and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on September 2, accused the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of putting a spin on the signed official agreement, which has caused confusion among the people.
Russia, India and China have tendency to interact in common interests: Lavrov
Russia, India and China are aware of their common interests in several sectors, and there is an overt trend of developing mutual partnership, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday (September 7, 2025). Mr. Lavrov was referring to the recent bonhomie displayed by the leaders of the three countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in the Chinese city of Tianjin last week.
India, Israel likely to sign bilateral investment treaty next week
India and Israel are likely to sign a bilateral investment treaty during the upcoming visit of Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich this week, while laying the groundwork for a free trade agreement (FTA) to boost trade between the two countries, according to sources.
Jason Miller, political lobbyist hired by India, meets U.S. President Trump
Political lobbyist Jason Miller, whose lobbying was hired by India, met U.S. President Donald Trump and a few officials of his administration against the backdrop of tensions in ties between the two countries over Washington’s policy on trade and tariffs.
Published – September 08, 2025 06:27 am IST
