Bitcoin price: What could a Democratic sweep mean for BTC after the CLARITY Act

Bitcoin price could react to a Democratic sweep after the CLARITY Act failed, with crypto rules, Fed rates, ETF flows and market demand in focus.

Why was IIT Bombay dean suspended after student’s suicide?

IIT Bombay has suspended Professor Suryanarayana Doolla from his deanship with immediate effect amid an investigation into the death by suicide of a second-year BTech student. The decision was communicated by IIT Bombay Director Shireesh Kedare, who said further action would be taken after the investigation. Doolla was reportedly invigilating the examination on September 18 when the student was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during the exam. 

Are banks closed in your city this week? Check 3-Day bank holiday list

Banks in some areas will remain closed on September 22, 23, and 25. Customers are advised to verify local branch hours before visiting.

9 dead in Keralam flash floods, landslides in span of 24 hours: Officials

The India Meteorological Department also issued yellow alerts in eight districts of Keralam and Lakshadweep on Monday

2,000 jet-powered UAVs in 7 days? Putin takes ruthless revenge as Ukraine’s…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia launched more than 2,000 attack drones, around 1,700 aerial bombs and 19 missiles against Ukraine in one week, intensifying pressure on civilian areas, infrastructure and front-line regions. Zelensky said most of the drones were jet-powered and urged Ukraine’s partners to strengthen its ability to defend itself and impose costs on Russia. He cited reported attacks in Kherson, Kharkiv, Sumy, Odesa, Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Zhytomyr and Cherkasy regions. 

HT Evening news brief: IIT Bombay professor's suspension; Mumbai BMW details

Today's quick evening news brief, with the day’s biggest headlines, key developments, and updates you need to know before you wrap up.

Chess Olympiad: Israel forfeit Rd 6 match after Netherlands, Bulgaria refuse to reschedule

Following the decision, and Israel’s no show, the teams were awarded 4-0 wins in the tournament being played in Samarkand

Yashbardhan Singh's latest hundred offers India a glimpse of something special

Yashbardhan Singh Chauhan's 122 against Australia U19 showed more than power, revealing the control, patience and acceleration

Doctor X trailer: When and where to watch Kim Ji Won’s first K-drama in 2 years

Following Queen of Tears in 2024, Kim Ji Won returns with medical drama Doctor X from October onwards.&nbsp;

The pen, the platoon and the price of a seat

This article is authored by Major General Dhruv C Katoch (retd), director, India Foundation and former director, Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS).