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At least 11 people were killed, and five others were injured after a massive fire triggered a series of explosions at a firecracker factory in Manouri Bazaar under Pipri police station limits of Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district

The incident occurred in the Lower Kandoli region amid heavy rainfall. The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) received information late at night about a vehicle being washed away by rainwater near the bridge

US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Washington later this month for talks expected to cover trade, security and other contentious issues

The Nepali Army has rescued 279 people from hydropower projects affected by last weeks Bhotekoshi floods, Prime Minister Balendra Shah said

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended the appointment of new chief justices for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high courts

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million White House ballroom while lawsuits over the project proceed

NASAs Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has begun its journey to a point about one million miles from Earth after a successful Falcon Heavy launch

Rocket Lab is set to launch a Japanese StriX radar satellite for Earth-imaging company Synspective aboard its Electron rocket from New Zealand

Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured after suspected militants opened fire in Manipurs Kangpokpi district

Technical glitches disrupted an AIIMS recruitment re-examination in Jaipur on Monday, prompting a protest by candidates and cancellation of the test

A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years in jail for impersonating a Supreme Court judge during a bail proceeding

As of 9 pm on Monday, Indian rescue and technical teams were continuing operations in Nepal, including specialised forensic work in Kathmandu and efforts to reach people at hydropower tunnel sites in flood-affected areas

Real Gross Domestic Product, or GDP at constant prices, in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, against Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26, showing a growth rate of 7.8 per cent

More than two dozen children were injured on Monday after a school bus carrying students of RPS Academy School collided head-on with a container truck in Amethi around 11 am

Sir PM and Lady Flora, still reeling from the spectacular light show at the historic Afghan Church last week, discuss the ideas success, and why Mumbaikars gave it a thumbs-up

Pakistans overall cricket, but their batting particular, has been poor and thats putting in mildly.

The incident took place on Platform No. 1 when a middle-aged passenger attempted to board Train No. 11464 Jabalpur-Veraval Express, which was already moving

During the visit, General Seth was briefed by Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command, on the operational environment, the Command's preparedness, training initiatives and measures to improve combat effectiveness and mission readiness

Pune Police have advised the motorists to take note of the new restrictions and parking arrangements while travelling through the affected areas, officials said

The flight departed Dammam at around 10.25 am IST and landed at Ahmedabad airport at 4.22 pm after the threat was reported while the aircraft was en route to Delhi

Sharing remarks from the meeting, PM Modi said it was always a delight to meet President Putin. During the meeting, PM Modi highlighted India's consistent position on the Ukraine conflict and reiterated its support for efforts towards peace

The weather department said that a rainfall deficit could have implications for agriculture, water resource management, hydropower generation and drinking water supplies in some areas

A rescue team found no one inside the Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project tunnel in Rasuwa, while 93 workers remain untraced. Rescue teams are also searching 11 flood-hit hydropower projects where 897 workers remain out of contact

The blast took place in the Pipri police station area, near the Manori power house, causing extensive damage to the factory and nearby structures, officials said

Nepal flash floods: Rescue operations in flood-hit Nepal are facing severe shortages of helicopters, specialised equipment, body bags and ropes. The death toll from the August 26 flash floods has crossed 900, while more than 4,000 people remain missing

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has warned nationals in the UAE against scams by unauthorised agents offering visa regularisation, Emergency Certificates, Emirates ID and employment, with victims allegedly being tricked into sharing biometric data

Iranian Army claims it launched dozens of attack drones targeting helicopter and troop positions of the US military at Al Minhad airbase in the UAE, as tensions escalate following US strikes on Larak Island and Iran's retaliation across the region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Bishkek on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit

Reacting to Modi being awarded the Order of 'Oliy Darajali Dustlik', Uzbekistan's highest state award, Owaisi said he congratulated the BJP and pointed out that Uzbekistan was the country from which Babur came to India

Surgeon Vice Admiral Manish Honwad, VSM, has assumed charge as Director and Commandant of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune. An AFMC alumnus, Honwad brings over 37 years of experience in military healthcare, education and administration

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has urged community members to quietly head to Mumbai by September 12 and prepare for a major agitation if the government fails to meet their demands, while continuing his indefinite hunger strike in Jalna

The Shiv Sena team present in Nepal has provided the stranded residents with information about their onward journey and remained in contact with them during the rescue effort, a party leader said

PM Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Bishkek, with the two leaders reviewing India-Iran bilateral ties and cooperation. The meeting also comes amid ongoing developments and tensions in West Asia

Zomato has directed restaurant partners to shift towards the use of natural dairy products in their dishes. Where restaurants are unable to make the transition immediately, they have been instructed to remove food items containing analogue dairy products from their menus

Modi arrived in Bishkek on Sunday, August 30, to participate in the 26th SCO Leadership Summit, which brings together 10 member states, 15 partner countries, and two observer countries to advance dialogue and cooperation on regional and global issues

Congress accused the BJP of avoiding action against those allegedly involved in the ritual while pursuing a case against Gandhi for raising questions about it

According to the Nepal government, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang also conveyed condolences over the loss of lives and extensive damage caused by the floods

Speaking to Fox News on Sunday Night in America, Donald Trump defended US actions against Iran and claimed that Washington's military and economic measures had significantly weakened the country

According to the police, the two women were rescued from Kotha No. 58, GB Road, in two separate cases. The victims were lured on the pretext of employment and subsequently forced into prostitution

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale said it would not entertain the plea under Article 32 of the Constitution, which allows individuals to directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights

The Indian team is working alongside the Nepali Army in the flood-hit areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, where communication with hundreds of people associated with hydropower projects has been disrupted

The report, commissioned by the Nepal Environment Society (NES), was released on Sunday. The findings come as the death toll from the disaster rose to 903, with authorities continuing to recover bodies from affected areas

During the interaction, students recited verses and poems written by Modi, an experience he described as emotional. He appreciated the students for conveying the emotions and meaning of his Hindi poems despite the language not being their mother tongue

The incident reportedly took place on the night of August 4 in the Kashmere Gate area. Police have arrested the bus driver, Kuldeep, and conductor, Sandeep, in connection with the case

The accused, identified as Vikas, had been working as a bus driver at the school for around eight months. According to police, he allegedly befriended the child by offering her chocolates and subsequently sexually abused her on multiple occasions

The weather system is expected to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall across several states over the coming days, with isolated areas likely to experience heavy, very heavy and, in some places, extremely heavy rainfall

Residents of Chakdahwa and nearby villages reported severe difficulties travelling through the flooded areas, with people having to wade through water for nearly three kilometres

The floods and landslides, reportedly triggered by an ice-rock avalanche along the Tibet border, have caused widespread destruction, with thousands of people reported missing or uncontactable

Following the court's directions, MCD teams began the ground-level exercise in the area on Monday. Officials said the drive involves clearing public spaces that have been occupied through unauthorised structures or encroachments

The accident took place on Sunday night, August 30, in the jurisdiction of the Jewar police station. According to officials, the truck was travelling from Noida towards Agra when its driver apparently lost control of the vehicle