Corporal punishment without sexual intent not offence under POCSO: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that a West Bengal teacher's corporal punishment of minor girls does not amount to a POCSO offence.&nbsp;

Watch: Sattu, Coffee, Handicrafts Showcase India’s Cultural Diversity at BRICS 2026

From Bihar’s traditional sattu and makhana to Koraput’s hill-grown coffee and Gujarat’s intricate handicrafts, India’s regional heritage is taking centre stage alongside high-level diplomacy at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs has curated a special media kit for journalists covering the September 12–13 summit, showcasing traditional foods, local produce and artisanal skills from across the country.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Festive fashion looks to take inspo from Ambani women

Dress like the Ambani women with these 4 festive fashion ideas, from red sarees to golden lehengas.&nbsp;

Xi returns to Delhi... border, Brahmaputra, trade on table?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 12 — his first visit to India in nearly seven years. The highly anticipated bilateral comes as New Delhi and Beijing seek to consolidate a cautious thaw in ties following the 2020 border crisis. The two leaders are expected to discuss the boundary issue as well as broader bilateral relations, including trade, visas, technology and economic cooperation. India has maintained that the situation along the border will have a bearing on the overall relationship, while Beijing has argued that the boundary dispute should not hold back wider ties. 

Adam's Law, Judy Sheindlin net worth: All you need to know about new show

Judy Sheindlin will retire from television this October as Judy Justice ends, handing over the courtroom spotlight to her son Adam Levy.

After 7 years, Xi arrives in New Delhi for BRICS 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years. Xi is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today on the sidelines of the summit. The Modi-Xi meeting is being closely watched as India and China seek to consolidate a cautious improvement in bilateral ties following years of tensions along the Line of Actual Control. The two leaders are expected to discuss the border issue, economic and trade ties and broader bilateral relations. Xi’s visit comes after previous meetings with Modi in Kazan and Tianjin and is the latest high-level engagement between the two countries. India is hosting the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of the expanded 11-member grouping. 

Upper Siang DC directs village headman of Geku to convene public peace meeting

Beyond PoP: Choosing an eco-friendly Ganesha idol this Ganesh Chaturthi

Seed Ganeshas, clay, maida and paper mâché are giving devotees more choices this year. But does an eco-friendly material automatically make an idol sustainable?

Xi's car in Delhi under black covers: What we know about 'secret' Hongqi N701

For state vehicles, keeping them covered during transit can also limit unnecessary exposure, photographs or scrutiny before they are put into service.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Meets Indian President Droupadi Murmu | HT India

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit. Pezeshkian is in India for the BRICS gathering, where Iran is participating as one of the grouping’s 11 members. His visit comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia and growing discussions within BRICS on regional stability, trade and economic cooperation.