Latest news today (September 14): Presenting FE’s Breaking News today. We will keep you updated on all major news, views and much more throughout the day.

NASA releases UFO report

NASA released the long-awaited UFO report on Thursday. The big-ticket exciting nugget of information from the extensive report is – ‘NASA can’t rule out potential unknown alien technology.’ (READ MORE)

Aircraft carrying 8 skids off at Mumbai airport, 3 injured

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a VSR Ventures Learjet 45 aircraft VT-DBL on a flight from Visakhapatnam to Mumbai experienced a runway excursion (veer off) while landing on runway 27 at the Mumbai airport on Thursday.6 passengers and 2 crew members were on board, according to the DGCA. (READ MORE)

Musk to meet Israel’s Netanyahu in Silicon Valley, says Washington Post

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to fly to the heart of Silicon Valley on Monday to meet X owner Elon Musk, the Washington Post reported on Thursday. (Reuters)

Asia Cup Super 4 toss

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has won the toss and opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Super 4 match, which is being played in Colombo. The match has been reduced to 45 overs for each side due to rains.

Saudi Arabia executes 2 soldiers convicted of treason as it conducts war on Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Saudi Arabia executed two soldiers Thursday who were convicted of treason as the kingdom conducted its war on Yemen’s Houthi rebels. A brief statement on the state-run Saudi Press Agency identified the two as a lieutenant colonel who was a pilot and a chief sergeant. It did not elaborate on what they allegedly did, other than to accuse them of having “committed a number of major military crimes” during a period of the war. (AP)

Asia Cup 2023: Pak vs SL toss update

The Pakistan vs Sri Lanka match toss has been delayed due to weather conditions. Though the drizzle has stayed away from the venue so far, the wet outfield is a cause of worry for both teams. It should be noted that if this match is abandoned then Sri Lanka will automatically seal the berth in Asia Cup final.

Opposition ‘ghamandia’ alliance wants to destroy Sanatan Dharma, says PM Modi at MP rally

Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally spoke about the ongoing ‘sanatan’ controversy. Hitting out at the Opposition, PM Modi said that INDIA bloc is anti-Hindu. he said that ‘sanatan’ has kept the country together. He said that the Opposition wants to destroy the ‘sanatan dharm.’ (READ MORE)

Ram Mandir to be opened for devotees in January 2024

The Ram Temple in Ayodhya will be completed in December and opened to devotees for prayer in January, an official said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take part in prayers at the opening, Nripendra Misra, Chairman of the Shri Ramjanmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee, said. (Reuters)

Gazprom to send 42.4 mcm of gas to Europe via Ukraine today

Russia’s Gazprom said it would send 42.4 million cubic metres (mcm) of gas to Europe via Ukraine on Thursday, a volume in line with recent days. (Reuters)

August WPI data out

August sees WPI inflation at -0.52% vs -1.36% in July. WPI inflation remains in negative territory for fifth straight month. (READ MORE)

No relief for Jet founder

Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal sent to judicial custody for 14 days by the PMLA Court. He was produced before the Special PMLA Court in Mumbai after his ED custody ended today.

Aditya Birla Group announces entry in paint business

Aditya Birla Group announced its entry in paint business on Thursday. The Group said that the Grasim Industries would launch its paint business under brand name ‘Birla Opus’. The market launch will take place in fiscal Q4. (READ MORE)

Fresh sackings at Google

Google parent Alphabet Inc. laid off hundreds of employees from its global recruiting team on Wednesday. This comes as an attempt by the tech giant to slow the hiring process. Notably, Alphabet Inc. is the first “tech giant” to lay off employees this quarter. Others like Meta Inc, Microsoft Corp, and Amazon Inc processed the layoffs aggressively during early 2023. (READ MORE)

Chief Justice Chandrachud announces National Judicial Data Grid

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday announced that the Supreme Court of India would soon come under the National Judicial Data Grid – njdg.ecourts.gov.in/scnjdg/. According to Bar and Bench, the Chief Justice said that the unique platform would give real time updates on the status of the pending cases. The platform has been announced in a bid to bring ‘transparency and accountability,’ CJI Chandrachud added.