NEW DELHI: The southwest (summer) monsoon started withdrawing from some parts of west Rajasthan on Sunday against the normal date of Sept 17, the IMD said. It marked the beginning of this year’s monsoon retreat from the country. Under the new regime, monsoon onset over Kerala remains the same (June 1). There is also no change in the final withdrawal date over south India (Oct 15). The early withdrawal by just three days will, however, not impact the acreage as the sowing operation has already completed in most parts of the country.

And Angela Rayner’s resignation over her tax affairs still looms large as the race to replace her as deputy Labour Party leader takes off. He also defended the choice to appoint Lord Mandelson in the first place, saying his “singular talents” meant he was deemed “worth the risk”. He is also facing disquiet among his own MPs, with one backbencher saying he is “supping in the last-chance saloon”. She also said she wanted to “unite” the party and beat Reform UK to secure a second term for Labour. She then told the Manchester Evening News the Government should not shy away from talking about what is not working.

Bengaluru: Karnataka's coffee heartland — comprising Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan — is staring at a regulatory storm as the European Union's stringent Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) looms large. "Coffee prices are finally looking up after years of volatility, but this regulation threatens to undo our gains," said KK Vishwanath, vice-president of the Karnataka Coffee Growers Federation. A grower registration model, integrated with its India Coffee App, is being rolled out. That's a disaster for the three hilly regions of Karnataka, where coffee is not just a crop but a livelihood. If the Coffee Board's system works, this regulation could actually highlight our sustainable practices and fetch us a premium.

The European Union’s foreign policy chief on Sunday accused Moscow of “reckless escalation” after a Russian drone flew through Romania’s airspace, the second incursion over a NATO country in less than a week. Tensions have run high in Eastern Europe’s skies since more than a dozen Russian drones entered Polish airspace last week, prompting NATO to scramble fighter jets to shoot some of them down. Taken together, the episodes further underscore how drones are making the Ukraine war felt outside the country’s borders. “The violation of Romanian airspace by Russian drones is yet another unacceptable breach of an E.U. “This continued reckless escalation threatens regional security.”

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India and Pakistan cricket teamsWhen and where to watch in IndiaLive streaming details for US viewersHow India trained hard for Asia Cup match vs Pakistan in Dubai | Exclusive visualsGo Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. The match begins at 8:00 PM IST.For viewers in the United States, the fixture will be live on Willow TV. The game gets underway at 10:30 AM EST.The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the action online via the Sky Go app.Also See: India vs Pakistan weather and pitch report: Will rain play a spoilsport in IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 at Dubai? And for millions of fans who can’t make it to the Dubai International Stadium, the real action begins on their screens — with every ball carrying the weight of history and the thrill of rivalry.Also See: India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: Predicted playing XIs, lineups and key players to watch

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Protesters wave Union Jack and St George's England flags during the "Unite The Kingdom" rally by the Houses of Parliament on September 13, 2025 in London, England. Why were they protestingClashes broke out in central London on Saturday as far-right activist Tommy Robinson led one of the largest far-right protests in Britain. Officers said they were assaulted with kicks, punches, bottles, flares, and other projectiles as some protesters attempted to enter so-called “sterile areas” near counter-protesters. According to police, both groups threw projectiles at each other, and some Unite the Kingdom protesters also attacked officers.Protesters were filmed eating Indian food, including curries and bhajis, creating an ironic contrast. While denouncing immigration, they queued at stalls like “Curry Shack.”The “Unite the Kingdom” rally focused on migration and national identity.

The flight of the Boeing 727 plane, named Clipper Goodwill, would be the last for what had become the world’s most successful airline, Pan Am. Now, 34 years later, it’s back, sort of: this summer, the brand rose from the ashes as a luxury charter service. It was in the 1930s, under the leadership of Juan Trippe, that it became an international scheduled airline, focusing first on South America and then transatlantic routes. The airline is eyeing a full-scale reincarnation as a scheduled service to return the glamour of Pan Am to the skies. There’s also Pan Am Travel, an agency focused on upmarket leisure and business travel: “All high end, very elegant and glamorous.

Ambassador to Estonia Ross Allen has joined the Royal Air Force as a reservist after completing basic training at RAF Brize Norton in the U.K. According to a report in U.K. daily The Times, Allen was inspired to join the RAF by crews he has met while serving as ambassador to Estonia over the past four years. The ambassador also told The Times that living in Estonia has made him keenly aware of the growing sense of threat in the region. While the chances of being called upon to fight are remote, if such an eventuality does arise: "I'm ready for that," Allen told The Times. Allen will continue to serve as the U.K's ambassador to Estonia until next summer.

Pakistan's players in Asia Cup 2025 (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)Shubman Gill injury update, who came for optional nets and mood before Pakistan matchFormer England spinner Monty Panesar has expressed confidence in India's prospects against Pakistan in their upcoming Asia Cup match in Dubai, with India being named as the clear favourites.Panesar, known for his keen interest in India-Pakistan matches, notes that India's team composition appears more balanced with their combination of strong batting and bowling units. "I feel India are favourites to win, as their team is stronger, and Pakistan have to play really well, they have to push 10–20 per cent extra. The world watches the India-Pakistan match, and the competition should be very good between the teams. In today's match, India are favourites, as Pakistan are not a strong team yet," Panesar told IANS.The match has received subdued attention due to tense political relations between the two nations following military confrontations in May after the Pahalgam terrorist attack that resulted in 26 civilian casualties.India responded with Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, areas identified as sources of terrorist activities against India.The Union Sports Ministry has specified that while India can compete against Pakistan in international and multilateral events, bilateral sports events in either country are not permitted.India began their Asia Cup campaign with a convincing nine-wicket victory over the UAE.Pakistan also started strongly, securing a 93-run win against Oman in Dubai.This tournament marks India's first major multilateral competition without veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli , who retired from T20I cricket last year.The Pakistan team is also competing without former captains Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, who were not selected for this UAE tournament.

Star of British TV series Adolescence , Owen Cooper, 15, could become the youngest male actor ever to win an Emmy tonight. British spy drama Slow Horses is up for Outstanding Drama Series. British writer Will Smith is nominated in the Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series category for Slow Horses' "Hello Goodbye" episode, with Brit Adam Randall nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for directing the same episode. Black Mirror itself is up for the award for Outstanding Limited Series. Recommended reading:How to watch the Emmy Awards in the UKThe ceremony will begin at 1am British time on Monday, September 15.

The Labour grandee was sacked on Thursday after emails were published showing Lord Mandelson sent supportive messages even as Epstein faced jail for sex offences. 🗞️ According to The Times, No10 knew all about the Mandelson emails on Tuesday. But No 10 sources said Lord Mandelson was “economical with the truth” in his answers to those questions. The decision to sack Lord Mandelson with immediate effect was taken on Thursday morning and announced shortly afterwards. Jeffrey Epstein (US Department of Justice/PA)Emails published on Wednesday included passages in which Lord Mandelson told Epstein to “fight for early release” shortly before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison.