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New Delhi faces traffic chaos ahead of BRICS summit

NEW DELHI, September 11, 2026 (AP) — Bad traffic is a fact of life in New Delhi, but it’s often at its worst when foreign dignitaries come to town. As India’s capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tightly controlled security zones. Even as many Delhi residents are proud to play host to a gathering of world leaders, the traffic chaos is testing their patience and prompting widespread complaints about how the city plans for major events. BRICS is a

How to talk to your kids about edgy or violent porn in an age‑appropriate way

September 11, 2026 (Conversation) Recent reports of a 16-year-old Sydney girl’s tragic death by “sexual choking” have understandably been met by calls for increased safety education for young people. International research shows parents play a vital role in educating young people about sex, sexuality and pornography. Starting these discussions early is vital. So how should parents discuss pornography with their children, including risky practices such as choking? What are some of the barriers parents face? Most parents’ own sexuality education didn’t prepare them well for these discussions. School-based sex education has historically been focused on a narrow range of topics.

Stock markets fall in early trade amid soaring crude oil prices, West Asia conflict

Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled in early trade on Friday on soaring crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Weak trends in global markets and foreign fund outflows also dented investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 628.24 points to 74,257.69 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 221.20 points to 23,255.10. Among the 30 Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, InterGlobe Aviation, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Steel, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank were the major laggards. Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, Infosys, Bharti Airtel and ITC were the gainers. Brent crude, the global oil

Rupee falls 27 paise to 95.79 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Sep 11 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 27 paise to 95.79 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday driven by elevated crude oil prices and foreign portfolio outflows. Forex traders said while record foreign exchange reserves, active Reserve Bank intervention, and robust domestic growth provide crucial support, rising global yields and crude trading above USD 108 continue to weigh heavily on the country’s import bill. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.70 against the US dollar, then lost ground to touch 95.79, registering a loss of 27 paise from its previous close. On Thursday,

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