DH Evening Brief: Trump says 'will always be friends' with Modi; Khalistani extremists receive financial support from inside Canada

Here are the top stories this evening

Will always be friends: Trump assures Modi who 'deeply appreciates' positive assessment of US-India ties

Amid current tensions between Washington and Delhi over tariffs and purchase of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said India and the United States have a “special relationship” and there's nothing to worry about as the two countries "just have moments on occasion”. Read more

Khalistani extremists receive financial support from inside Canada: Report

At least two Khalistani extremist groups have received financial support originating from Canada, according to a new Canadian government report on terror financing. Read more

India needs campaign for better opposition, their criticism of GST ill-informed: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The GST Council had on September 2 approved limiting tax slabs to 5 per cent and 18 per cent and removing two other slabs of 12 per cent and 28 per cent, effective from September 22. Read more

'Bidis and Bihar start with B': KPCC chief admits 'mistake' over X post

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Noida astrologer held for hoax Mumbai terror threat, wanted to frame friend-turned-foe

In a swift operation, the Mumbai Police have arrested a 51-year-old man for sending a threat message coinciding with Ganeshotsav festival that human bombs planned a major strike in India’s financial capital. Read more

BJP takes on Congress, drags Banu Mushtaq’s Dasara invite to Karnataka High Court

BJP leader Prathap Simha moved the Karnataka High Court on Saturday seeking a stay on the state government's invitation to International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year's 'Mysuru Dasara'. Read more

Stabbed outside school, Delhi boy reaches police station with knife lodged in chest; 3 minors held

Three minors have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old boy outside his school in central Delhi's Paharganj area, police said on Saturday. Read more

Naked men emerge from fields and attack women: 'Nude Gang' triggers panic in UP’s Meerut

Residents have claimed that four such incidents have occurred in the past few days while most of them went unreported by the victims out of ‘shame’. Read more

The Sycophancy Cult | Trump’s presidency and the global strongman playbook

Donald Trump’s America is only the latest chapter in the ancient cycle of sycophancy, hubris, and collapse. Read more

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Head-to-head record before US Open final clash

Three years ago, when they first met in the same tournament, they were tantalising prospects. Today, they are World No. 1 and 2, with a combined nine major titles. Read more