LIVE BLOG10 Sep 2026 | 09:31:07 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump arrives at the Republican convention in DallasSynopsisBreaking News Live Updates: Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms, according to AFP.Breaking News Live Updates: Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms, according to AFP. Speaking at a rally in Dallas ahead of November midterm elections, US President Donald Trump said, "Together, we will have strong borders, low taxes, and no crime. We will have American energy independence and energy dominance. We will stand with the heroes of our military, our veterans, and our police and law enforcement. Above all, we will defeat communism in America."In other news,The EU's climate monitor said that August was the hottest single month ever recorded globally, with ocean temperatures also reaching unprecedented highs as western Europe capped its warmest summer. Show more Show less1 New UpdateAshok Siddharth's decision to retire from politics is a good thing: MayawatiBSP Chief Mayawati tweeted, "Ashok Siddharth's decision to retire from politics is a good thing, just like the proverb 'Better late than never'.She added, "People say that if this decision had been taken much earlier, then B.S.P., Bahujan Samaj, and Bahujan Movement, as well as their son-in-law Akash Anand, would not have had to continuously face adverse circumstances, nor would I have had to take several tough decisions regarding them multiple times, especially amidst the intense preparations for forming the government for the fifth time in UP during the assembly general elections, keeping in view the broader interests of the party and the movement."Delhi Metro announces major overhauling work at select stations on Yellow LineDMRC issued an advisory saying, "To ensure enhanced safety and smoother movement, major overhauling work is being carried out on selected escalators at the following Yellow Line stations."Qutab Minar (Concourse to Platform)Ghitorni (Ground to Concourse)Sultanpur (Ground to Concourse)It advised passengers to use the available lifts at respective stations during this period.Food prices and almost every other item are rapidly going down as soon as we win the war with Iran: TrumpUS President Donald Trump said, "Food prices and almost every other item are rapidly going down as soon as we win the war with Iran, which is taking place right now. We'll win it. We're winning it. We control the Hormuz Strait. I think we should call the Hormuz Strait, we should call it the Trump Strait. I should get something out of it. The Trump Strait."EC clears air on Bharat Ratna awardee Scientist Professor C.N.R. Rao's SIR rowChief Electoral Officer, Karnataka states that Bharat Ratna awardee Scientist Professor C.N.R. Rao was not served any SIR notice for name mismatch.Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in US midterm elections(AFP)Trump reveals reason behind delay in Russia-Ukraine peace dealRussian President Vladimir Putin wants to make a deal with Ukraine but the hate for each other is holding them up, said US President Donald Trump.Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5Apple unveiled its latest products at “Surprise and Shine” event, marking John Ternus’ first major Apple keynote as CEO. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at Rs 1,64,900, while the Pro Max starts at Rs 1,79,900.Apple unveils iPhone Duo starts at Rs 2,99,900 in India.New Apple Watch models announced: The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at Rs 56,900 in India, while the Ultra 4 starts at Rs 1,09,900.AirPods 5 get new features: The new AirPods bring an open-ear fit, Adaptive EQ, improved Siri integration and real-time Live Translation. Apple has also introduced two versions, with prices starting at Rs 14,900.Delhi weather update: National capital wakes up to partly cloudy skyThe IMD has not issued any rain alerts for Delhi on Thursday, as the national capital woke up to partly cloudy sky.WHO Director-General lauds India's impressive health gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseasesWHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus met Union Health Minister JP Nadda and congratulated him on the country’s impressive health gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases.In his tweet, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote, "...Through 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, India is bringing screening for hypertension, diabetes and common cancers closer to communities, with referral pathways for care. India’s ASHA workers are another powerful example of health care reaching people where they are, supporting mothers and children from conception through adolescence. Together with expanded immunization and the rise in institutional deliveries from 78% to 93%, this is contributing to sustained declines in maternal and child mortality. We also discussed India’s determined efforts to end TB, strengthen regulation of medical products, and its important support for WHO, including on traditional medicine and the ongoing negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing system of the WHO Pandemic Agreement."Philippines ferry fire: Fire on passenger ferry in leaves dozens missing and at least 5 deadA fire incident on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead.Gujarat accident: 15 workers rescued after a metal slab collapsed at site under constructionFifteen workers were rescued after a metal slab collapsed at site under construction in the Kudasan area of Gandhinagar on Wednesday night, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi told reporters.He said 12 of the rescued workers were admitted to Gandhinagar Civil Hospital, while three others who did not suffer major injuries were discharged."According to the report received just five minutes ago from the Gandhinagar Civil Hospital Superintendent, all 12 individuals currently hospitalised are safe, and none are in critical condition," he said at the accident site.Trump pitches strong borders, low taxes, and no crime ahead of US midterm electionsAhead of US midterm elections, Trump said, "Together, we will have strong borders, low taxes, and no crime. We will have American energy independence and energy dominance."