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  2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS125 Spotted at Dealership With New Display and Colours Bajaj Auto appears to be preparing an updated version of the Pulsar NS125 , with the motorcycle recently spotted at a dealership ahead of its expected launch. The latest sighting suggests that Bajaj is planning a feature and styling update rather than a major mechanical change. The motorcycle has been seen with a revised LCD instrument cluster and new colour options , while its familiar NS-series design remains largely unchanged. New LCD Instrument Cluster One of the most noticeable changes is the updated instrument console. The spotted motorcycle features an LCD display with a large central speedometer, gear-position information and a tachometer positioned across the upper portion of the screen. Other information visible on the display includes the clock, fuel level, refuelling warning and instantaneous fuel-economy data. There is also speculation that Bajaj could offer a higher-spec version with a TFT di...

  Maruti Grand Vitara Gets Benefits Up to ₹3.10 Lakh in September 2026 If you are planning to buy a premium mid-size SUV, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is currently available with benefits of up to ₹3.10 lakh in September 2026. The offer is particularly attractive on the strong-hybrid variants , which receive a combination of exchange or scrappage benefits, loyalty benefits, corporate offers and a road-tax benefit. Grand Vitara Discount in September 2026 The maximum benefit available on the Grand Vitara can reach ₹3.10 lakh . The offer structure includes: Exchange bonus of up to ₹75,000 Scrappage benefit of up to ₹45,000 as an alternative Loyalty benefit of up to ₹30,000 Corporate offer of up to ₹20,000 Zero road-tax benefit of up to ₹1.85 lakh on eligible strong-hybrid versions Selected variants may also receive a 5-year extended warranty The exchange, loyalty and corporate benefits together can total up to ₹1.25 lakh, while the applicable road-tax benefit can take the overal...

Samarkand Chess Olympiad 2026 Ends with Champions, Fireworks and Drone Show The 46th Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan , came to a spectacular conclusion on September 27, 2026, with a colourful closing ceremony featuring music, traditional performances, fireworks and a large-scale drone show. More than 2,000 players, officials, captains and guests witnessed the closing celebrations at the Eternal City Amphitheatre in Samarkand. The ceremony marked the end of two weeks of international chess competition. Uzbekistan Crowned Open Champions The biggest celebration of the evening belonged to the host nation. Uzbekistan won the Open section of the Chess Olympiad after defeating Ukraine 2.5–1.5 in the final round. The victory gave Uzbekistan its second Olympiad title, following its previous triumph in Chennai in 2022. India finished with the silver medal , while Germany took bronze in the Open section. The Hamilton Russell Cup was presented to the Uzbek team as the home crowd celebr...

No UPI Day on October 2: Mobile Retailers Protest 0.4% MDR on UPI Payments Mobile phone retailers across India are planning to observe October 2, 2026, as “No UPI Day” to raise concerns over the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The protest has been announced by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) . Retailers have said their main concern is the additional cost that the proposed MDR could create for businesses operating on relatively small margins. Why Are Mobile Retailers Protesting? Under the new framework, a 0.4% MDR is scheduled to apply from October 15, 2026 , to eligible UPI payments made to merchants when the transaction value exceeds ₹2,000. According to AIMRA, the additional payment cost could affect the earnings of small mobile retailers, particularly businesses that process a large volume of UPI payments every month. The association has therefore asked that merchant UPI payments continue under a zer...

  Virat Kohli Completes 15,000 ODI Runs as India Beat West Indies by 8 Wickets Virat Kohli added another major milestone to his ODI career as India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, 2026. Kohli became only the second batter in men's ODI history to reach 15,000 runs , joining Sachin Tendulkar in the exclusive club. He reached the landmark during India's successful chase against the West Indies. Kohli's Unbeaten Century Leads India Kohli produced a match-winning innings, scoring 139 not out from 88 deliveries . His century came at an important stage of India's chase and helped the team comfortably reach the target. The innings was also Kohli's 55th ODI century , according to the ICC. The Indian batter reached the 15,000-run mark in his 315th ODI innings , making him the fastest player to reach the milestone. Shubman Gill Also Hits a Century Kohli was not the only Indian batter to produce a big innings. ...

  Bank Strike 2026 Deferred: IBA and UFBU Reach Understanding on Key Demands A proposed three-day nationwide bank strike null scheduled for September 28 to September 30, 2026, has been deferred following discussions between the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). The development comes after bank employee unions raised several long-pending demands, including the proposal for a five-day banking week and holidays on all Saturdays. The latest discussions have opened the way for further negotiations between the banking industry body and employee unions. Why Was the Bank Strike Planned? The bank unions had announced the three-day strike mainly over their demand for a five-day working week. Other issues raised by the unions included pension-related matters, dearness allowance for pensioners and a proposal allowing employees covered under the National Pension System (NPS) to move to the Old Pension Scheme. A one-day nationwide bank strike had alre...

  Spain Win U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 After Penalty Shootout Spain Win FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Spain have been crowned champions of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after defeating defending champions DPR Korea in a tense penalty shootout in Łódź, Poland. The final, played on September 27, ended 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra time , with neither team able to find a breakthrough. Spain eventually secured the trophy by winning the penalty shootout 4-3 . Laia López Becomes Spain's Hero The decisive moment came during the penalty shootout when Spain goalkeeper Laia López produced two important saves. She stopped penalties taken by Choe Yon-A and Pak Il-Sim , giving Spain the advantage needed to secure the championship. López had also played an important role during the match itself, making a key intervention in the first half as DPR Korea threatened the Spanish defence. A Closely Contested Final The championship match was a tight...