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PM Modi presses Putin on Ukraine peace, raises safety of seafarers in Black Sea

1980s AI photo trend: 5 ChatGPT prompts to make your wedding photos look like they’re from the 80s

Hindustan Times India reports a new AI-driven trend where users can convert modern wedding photos into 1980s‑style images using specific ChatGPT prompts. The prompts guide the model to add vintage film grain, faded colours and retro lighting while preserving the subjects' faces and expressions.

Eastern Railway announces Puja special trains to North Bengal, Assam; ticket booking soon

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Delhi-NCR weather update: Heavy rain lashes several areas as IMD issues red alert

The fresh spell of rain comes a day before the BRICS Leaders’ Summit is scheduled to begin in New Delhi. The IMD has forecast further rainfall during the two-day summit, which will be held on September 12 and 13.

Rain lashes Delhi ahead of BRICS Summit, red alert issued

The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for Delhi on Friday as moderate to heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms swept the city on the opening day of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit. The downpour, expected to deliver 10‑40 mm of rain across Delhi‑NCR, follows a week of dry, unusually warm weather.

Ghaziabad railway station traffic block: 18 trains cancelled, platforms changed for 45 services

Northern Railway’s Delhi Division will impose a ten‑day power and traffic block on platform 4 at Ghaziabad station from 25 September to 4 October 2026. The maintenance work will cancel 18 trains and shift platforms for 45 services, prompting passengers to verify schedules before travel.

IRCTC handled 20 lakh train ticket bookings in a day: How it is managing the festive season rush

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Low funding for postdoc roles fuelling brain drain, govt. funds only 2,500 positions

India spends about $13 a year per person on research; China spends $250, the U.S. over $2,100. There are just 262 full-time-equivalent researchers per million people in the country

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi to attend BRICS summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi to take part in the BRICS summit, meeting Indian leaders amid heightened global economic tensions. The visit occurs as the bloc convenes against a backdrop of the Russia‑Ukraine war, Middle‑East disruptions and lingering trade policy debates.

Rain likely to return after 3-week lull; Kutch, Saurashtra still 40% rain deficit

Rain likely to return after 3-week lull; Kutch, Saurashtra still 40% rain deficit

HDFC Bank wins cases over Credit Suisse AT-1 bonds in Bahrain

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Special train between Yeshwantpur and Bidar for Ganesha Chaturthi festival

South Western Railway announced a special express service between Yeshwantpur and Bidar to accommodate the surge of travelers during Ganesh Chaturthi. The train will run on September 11‑13 with designated stops and a mixed coach composition.

Cybersecurity courses: Despite great promise, first job remains elusive

Cybersecurity training programmes are expanding, yet fresh graduates still struggle to secure their first role because employers often require prior experience. The report highlights the mismatch between course promises and hiring practices in the sector.

US-Iran War shadow over BRICS Summit? Can host India bridge divisions in the Middle East?

The upcoming BRICS summit in India is being held against the backdrop of heightened US‑Iran tensions, prompting New Delhi to position itself as a mediator in Middle‑East disputes. Analysts warn that any prolonged disruption in West Asia could raise India’s import costs, fuel inflation and strain its economic outlook.

A Karnataka powered by many economic engines

Karnataka’s growth strategy emphasizes diversifying economic activity beyond Bengaluru to alleviate urban pressure. The state urges development of secondary hubs to balance migration and infrastructure strain.

100 tech labs, ‘JOB engine’ to train Chhattisgarh youth for new-age jobs

The Chhattisgarh government approved the creation of 100 Emerging Technology Labs and a NIPUN JOB Engine to equip youth with practical skills in new-age technologies. The Rs 500‑crore initiative, announced in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, will run for five years across all 33 districts.

Brent crosses $100 as West Asia war raises pressure on India’s economy

Brent crude breached the $100 per barrel mark as fighting intensified in West Asia, prompting worries about a surge in India’s oil import costs. The price spike threatens to add to inflationary pressures and fiscal strain on the Indian economy.

The Employment Paradox: Why skilling one crore in AI will not create one crore jobs

The Indian government announced a mission to train 10 million people in artificial intelligence, sparking debate over whether such large‑scale skilling will translate into equivalent job creation. Analysts cite four decades of evidence, including Kerala’s experience, that education alone does not guarantee employment.

Andhra Pradesh rain forecast: showers from September 12 after a near 60% deficit

The India Meteorological Department has forecast showers for Andhra Pradesh from September 12 to 15 as the state grapples with a 59% shortfall in its annual rainfall. The expected rain comes after every district reported a deficit and the water table fell three metres over the past year.

Putin, Modi to meet Friday ahead of BRICS summit: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet on Friday, a day before the BRICS leaders’ summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. The discussion will focus on bilateral trade, sanctions pressures and regional security issues, including the UAE‑Iran dispute and the Ukraine conflict.