The three-day Table Top Exercise (TTX) conducted under the aegis of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) successfully culminated on Friday at Eastern Naval Command (ENC), Visakhapatnam.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the exercise commenced on September 9 with the opening address by RAdm Manoj Jha, Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Eastern Naval Command, focused on developing a ‘Coordinated Response to Illicit Maritime Activities in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).’

Delegations and maritime security experts from CSC member states and observer nations engaged in intensive simulated operational scenarios for over 72 hours. The interactions focused on addressing complex, non-traditional security challenges, including maritime terrorism, narcotics smuggling, human trafficking and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

Princess Astrid of Norway, the sister of the late King Harald V, has died at the age of 94, two days after attending his funeral, the country's royal palace has announced.

The new king, Haakon VIII, said that "throughout her long life, Princess Astrid represented the Royal House in a warm and dutiful manner".

Harald died last month, aged 89, after more than 35 years as king. His funeral was Astrid's last public engagement.

The princess will be buried at state expense and flags will be flown at half-mast across Norway, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said.

Astrid was the last surviving child of King Olav V, who reigned from 1957 to 1991.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, while addressing a press conference at the Secretariat on Friday, announced that the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan will be organised across the state from September 17 to October 17, 2026, to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.

Dhami said the month-long campaign will focus on service, public participation, dialogue and innovation to connect citizens with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

The Chief Minister said 11 major programmes have been proposed under the campaign to ensure the active participation of students, youth, women, beneficiaries, parents, public representatives, social organisations and citizens. The initiatives will also highlight decisions taken by the state government and showcase the real-life impact of various Central and state government schemes through beneficiaries’ stories, according to the release.

Veteran Tamil scholar and orator and Padma Shri awardee Solomon Pappaiah, 90, died at a private hospital in the city on Friday after suffering chest pain.

Born in 1936, Pappaiah was a former professor in the Tamil department of the American College. Known for his warm and humorous speaking style, he became a household name through his 'Pattimandram' (debate) programmes, where he used everyday incidents and social issues to connect with audiences.

His simple and engaging way of explaining Tamil literature also won him a wide following. Through a popular television programme, he regularly explained the Thirukkural and Sangam literature, introducing their richness and humour to a wider audience.

Pappaiah also appeared in a few Tamil films. In recognition of his contribution to the Tamil language and literature, he was conferred the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2021.

QClairvoyance Quantum Labs Pvt Ltd, an Indian deep-tech company focused on quantum technologies, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IITM-C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication established under the National Quantum Mission (NQM).

The collaboration will focus on quantum computing, quantum algorithms, quantum artificial intelligence (AI), post-quantum cybersecurity and next-generation computing, with an emphasis on research, technology development, validation and eventual deployment.

Samgnya serves as a national platform bringing together research, technology, testbeds, industry, startups and talent to accelerate India’s quantum technology ecosystem.

Its mandate spans advanced research and development, quantum communication and quantum key distribution (QKD), technology translation and validation, national testbeds, industry collaboration, startup incubation, capability and skill development, standards and interoperability, technology transfer and commercialisation.

Southern Railway 100% electrification: Southern Railway has achieved 100 per cent electrification of its Broad Gauge (BG) network, covering 5,068 route kilometres (RKM) across the zone. The milestone was achieved after the completion of electrification work on the final 71-km-long Pattukkottai-Karaikkudi section. The statutory inspection of the newly electrified section was completed on September 9.

According to SN Narain, Chief Public Relations Officer, Southern Railway, the completion of electrification will help improve the efficiency and flexibility of train operations across the zone.

With the entire BG network electrified, trains can operate on electric traction across Southern Railway without the need for traction change at relevant points. This can help streamline operations and improve the utilisation of electric locomotives.

India and Russia have agreed to set the trade target to 100 billion dollars by 2030. The two countries signed nine documents for cooperation in different fields. It includes MoUs in the ares of Environment and Climate Change, Cartography, Polar Research, Investment, Trade and Pharma. New Delhi and Moscow have also inked MoU on coperation in field of Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati and TV Novosti. Briefing media in Moscow Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said, during the meeting between the two leaders agenda of discussion was principally focused on economic cooperation. It also included elements relating to cooperation between the two countries relating to political sphere, larger space of economic engagement, covering extensively trade, capital linkages, energy, science and technology cooperation, defence and security.

Mr Kwatra informed that the Prime Minister strongly raised the issue of early discharge of Indian nationals who have been misled into the service of the Russian army. He added that the Russian side promised early discharge of all Indian nationals from the service of the Russian army.

IndusInd Bank has informed the stock exchanges that the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1 crore on the Bank.

The order was issued by IRDAI on 10 September 2026 and received by the Bank on 11 September 2026.

The penalty relates to non-compliance with certain provisions of the IRDAI (Registration of Corporate Agents) Regulations, 2015 in the Bank’s bancassurance operations (acting as a Corporate Agent for distribution of third-party insurance products).

Markets regulator SEBI has proposed changes to the closing auction session (CAS), including two alternative methods for settling derivatives contracts on expiry days, shorter transition periods and revised market timings.

Under the first option, the expiry settlement price would be based on a blended volume-weighted average price (VWAP) calculated using the final 30 minutes of continuous trading and the 10-minute CAS. The second option proposes using only the last 30-minute continuous trading VWAP as an interim measure. The framework would apply to both index and stock derivatives.

SEBI has also proposed discontinuing the dissemination of the indicative index value (IIV) derived from indicative equilibrium prices during CAS, while allowing security-level indicative equilibrium prices to continue. The regulator said the indicative index value could be mistaken for an actual index level and influence trading decisions despite not representing executed trades.

Actor Rani Mukerji was honoured with the Raj Kapoor Special Contribution Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards ceremony in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award to Rani at Ravindra Natya Mandir in Prabhadevi. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar and several other dignitaries and members of the film fraternity were also present at the ceremony.

Rani, who was born and brought up in Mumbai, said the award holds a special place in her heart as it came from the state where she has spent nearly three decades working in cinema.