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A Bengaluru man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death after a quarrel and pouring hot oil on her body. Police said the accused, Ranjith Kumar Gupta, later fled the scene and allegedly attempted suicide

At least two students were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at Banga National High School in South Cotabato, Philippines. Authorities said the situation was contained, while reports indicated two suspected shooters may have entered the campus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international conference on The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in Delhi on September 19. The two-day NGT conference will bring together judges and judicial representatives from 17 countries to discuss climate challenges

As many as 31 revenue circles across five districts recorded more than 65 mm of rainfall in a single day on Thursday, according to a report from the Divisional Commissioner's office

Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule claimed that Mamata Banerjee was no longer able to protect the party's political position

The faction led by Banerjee has been allotted the name Mamata All India Trinamool Congress and the Football Player symbol. It will be treated as a recognised political party in West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Tripura

Surendra Koli, an accused in the Nithari killings case, has died by suicide, police said. His body was found at a tea stall in Haridwars Bhupatwala area. Police have begun investigating the case. Koli had been released by the Supreme Court after it allowed his curative petition last year

iPhone enthusiasts gather at Apples BKC store in Mumbai as sales of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max begin in India, with customers waiting for their first-day purchases

An official said that austerity measures like major cuts to fuel usage and foreign travel and a ban on the procurement of new government vehicles have been announced for government officials, while the people have also been directed to follow strict austerity measures in the wake of a mounting economic crisis

Solapur recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 37.8 degrees Celsius, which was 5.6 degrees above normal. Jeur followed with 36.5 degrees Celsius, while Parbhani and Udgir recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius and 35 degrees Celsius, respectively

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According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the special court, in its order passed on September 17, also imposed a total fine of Rs 1,37,000 on the convicted accused. It further awarded three months of simple imprisonment in default of payment of the fine

The protesters also raised questions over the police handling of the case

The agency had earlier issued a notice on August 16, 2026, regarding the conduct of the test.

This will be the second time that Abbas speaks by video at the Assembly, which he did last year after a visa refusal

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They said that the agency has to file its reply by September 18

There are fears too that the Haji Ali building will overshoot its deadline.

Near-border strikes prompted neighbouring Poland to scramble fighter jets and suspend flights

Neither Aramco nor Saudi officials have commented on the claims

While Carney clarified the alliance is not intended to rival major global powers, US President Donald Trump called the concept laughable, warning it could be considered a hostile act and threatening heavy tariffs on Europe

Trump said he looks forward to continued cooperation through the United States-India Drug Policy Framework

CM Fadnavis said PM Modi had taken India to new heights and expressed confidence that the Prime Minister would help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat, or developed India

Debris from an intercepted Houthi drone killed one person and injured two others in Saudi Arabias Taif province, officials said. A Yemeni national died, while a Saudi citizen and Pakistani national were injured as regional tensions continue to rise

Speaking at an event marking Marathwada Mukti Sangram Day after hoisting the national flag at the Martyr's Memorial, Fadnavis also assured farmers that the government would provide assistance in view of the prolonged dry spell affecting the region

The protest was held near Martyrs Memorial Park, where Hingoli Guardian Minister Narhari Zirwal was scheduled to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony marking Marathwada Liberation Day. The protesters remained on the road leading to the venue, blocking the route of the ministers convoy

BJP chief Nitin Nabin donated blood at the partys central office as part of the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan marking PM Narendra Modis birthday. Nabin extended birthday wishes to Modi and highlighted the campaigns public service initiatives

Six students drowned while they had gone for Ganesh idol immersion in Peddakanjarla village in Patancheru, Telangana. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed shock over the tragedy and directed officials to provide necessary support to the families

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and former Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. Sri Lankan Buddhist clergy also offered blessings, highlighting Indias international ties

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over LCA Tejas final operational clearance twin-seater trainers and HTT-40 aircraft to the IAF, along with Dhruv NG helicopters to Pawan Hans, in Bengaluru in the presence of senior government officials

Pakistan and China have operationalised a joint boundary mechanism to coordinate border management, surveys, trade and connectivity. India rejected the commission, saying it has no legal basis concerning territories it claims and reiterating its position on the 1963 agreement

Former PM Magdalena Anderssons centre-left Social Democrats emerged as the largest single party with 99 seats, despite losing eight seats compared with the 2022 election. Andersson now faces the task of navigating differences within the opposition bloc as she seeks to form a government

Officials said the available water has been reserved primarily for drinking purposes. Bhosale directed the administration to give the highest priority to drinking water and remain prepared for the coming months

US military leaders say American troops must prepare for potential combat beyond Earth orbit and around the Moon, days after the Pentagon revealed it has deployed on-orbit space control weapons amid growing concerns over space warfare

Jammu and Kashmir leaders Omar Abdullah and Manoj Sinha extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17. In Ladakh, LG Vinai Kumar Saxena led a padyatra in Leh under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, with nearly 1,500 people participating

The train was flagged off from Beed railway station on September 17, observed as Marathwada Liberation Day. The inaugural service marks the beginning of direct rail connectivity between Beed and Pune

Russian President Vladimir Putin wished PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, praising his contribution to India-Russia strategic ties. Putin also thanked Modi for the warm welcome during his recent New Delhi visit and described their talks as productive

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas residence, farmhouse and office in Gurugram on September 17 as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged real estate fraud involving Vatika Limited and 661 investors

The Supreme Court granted Dara Singh two weeks to challenge Odishas rejection of his premature release plea. Singh, serving life imprisonment for the 1999 murder of missionary Graham Staines and his two sons, has spent nearly 27 years in custody

Trump has warned the European Union of very heavy tariffs if he considers its actions hostile, as Canada and the EU move to deepen economic ties and reduce vulnerabilities amid growing uncertainty in global trade

The accused allegedly showed the victim forged documents claiming ownership of an agricultural plot at Mendhla Khurd in Ardhapur tehsil and later entered into an agreement to sell the property to him

The Kyiv City Military Administration said the attacks were recorded at more than 10 locations. A 10-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were among the injured, the administration said in a statement on Telegram

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray raised issues concerning farmers, crop losses and the drought-like situation in parts of Maharashtra. He alleged that the Mahayuti government had failed to provide adequate assistance to farmers

The event, being held from September 17 to 19, will focus on industry engagement, policy direction and international partnerships. The convention will gather over 600 exhibitors, including 300 international firms, across 15,000 square metres, alongside more than 150 speakers

The operation began after suspicious movement was reported in Majalta area of Udhampur district on Wednesday evening. Joint forces subsequently launched a cordon and search operation, following which contact (exchange of gunfire) was established with the terrorists

Speaking at a review meeting of the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee, they said the prevailing drought-like situation warranted immediate government intervention and financial assistance for farmers

MEA Fact Check has warned against misleading social media posts claiming several world leaders, including Cyril Ramaphosa and Xi Jinping, fell ill or suffered food poisoning after the BRICS Summit in India, urging users to avoid such malicious claims.

Speaking to reporters after attending the flag-hoisting ceremony in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Hyderabad Muktisangram Din, also known as Marathwada Liberation Day, Fadnavis said the government had appealed to Jarange to withdraw his protest

PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Gujarat's Vadnagar. He has served as the Prime Minister since May 26, 2014 - currently in his third term. He is the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of the country. PM Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi

The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by 262-159 on Wednesday (local time). The Senate approved it 86-11 on August 7. Trump is expected to sign the measure, with his advisers having recommended approval