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Ganeshotsav: Maharashtra ministers differ over DJ use during festival

The demand for festivals without DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum across Maharashtra amid concerns over noise pollution

6 Sep 2026 11:12 pm
Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to three; PM Modi expresses grief

Delhi Police said 11 people trapped inside the building had been rescued as first responders used gas cutters and JCB machines to cut through iron beams and clear the debris

6 Sep 2026 10:15 pm
Nepal floods: 1,344 dead, nearly 5,000 missing as rescue efforts continue

Of the bodies recovered in Nepal, at least 85 were children, while around 500 were recovered with body parts missing, according to officials. The condition of many bodies has complicated efforts to establish their identities

6 Sep 2026 6:54 pm
Delhi building collapse: NDRF joins rescue operations as several remain trapped

The area is close to the heart of Delhi University's South Campus and has congested lanes lined with student hostels and eateries. Locals claimed the building was nearly 20 years old and construction work in the basement was on when the incident occurred at around 1.30 pm

6 Sep 2026 6:15 pm
Video | Delhi building collapse: One dead, six rescued; CM Gupta reaches spot

According to Delhi Police, the building was around 40 to 50 years old and consisted of a basement and five upper floors. It was being used as a paying guest (PG) accommodation

6 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Sanjay Azad attack case: Swatantra Bhardwaj gets one-day judicial custody

Duty Judicial Magistrate First Class (Duty JMFC) Anjali Singh remanded Swatantra Bhardwaj to one day of judicial custody. Delhi Police produced Swatantra Bhardwaj through video conferencing. Delhi Police sought 14 days of judicial custody for Swatantra Bhardwaj

6 Sep 2026 5:45 pm
Iran-US conflict: Tehran claims strike on US vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The war began with US and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb 28. But since a ceasefire agreement was announced in June, on-and-off fighting has persisted with both sides trying to inflict military and economic pain as negotiations have collapsed

6 Sep 2026 4:37 pm
UP house collapses: Five killed, including four of a family, amid heavy rain

The victims were identified as Mukesh Kumar and his daughters Maya (17), Neetu (seven) and Pallavi (five). Another daughter of Kumar, Kajal, was seriously injured in the incident and is under treatment at the Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital (LLR) in Kanpur, police said

6 Sep 2026 4:18 pm
Man's body found in Maharashtras Hingoli, cops probe murder angle

The police suspect that the body had been lying at the spot for around four days. The circumstances at the scene raised suspicion that the man may have been killed elsewhere and the body subsequently dumped in the Jamgavhan area, the police said

6 Sep 2026 4:03 pm
Delhi building collapses in Satya Niketan, rescue operations underway

Locals and eyewitnesses said they immediately joined the rescue efforts using their hands and available equipment to remove debris in search of individuals trapped underneath. Firefighters also rescued some people from the rubble and rushed them to nearby hospitals for treatment, DFS said

6 Sep 2026 3:29 pm
MSETCL substation fire in Chinchwad disrupts power across Pimpri-Chinchwad

The fire has been brought under control. Officials from MSETCL and the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) are working to restore power supply to areas that can be serviced, while keeping the affected section of the substation shut down

6 Sep 2026 2:51 pm
Indian tourist arrivals to Oman surge 11 per cent, cross 6.9 lakh in 2025

Mujaizi said improved accessibility and expanding air connectivity have played an important role in attracting Indian travellers. Direct flights from more than 10 Indian cities to Muscat, along with growing connectivity to Salalah, have made Oman more accessible to tourists from across the country

6 Sep 2026 2:44 pm
Bihar floods: 16.85 lakh people affected across 11 districts

According to official figures, the flooding has affected 61 blocks and 300 gram panchayats across 11 districts. Authorities have intensified relief measures to provide food, shelter and other essential assistance to people impacted by the floods

6 Sep 2026 2:03 pm
Rahul Gandhi urges Maharashtra govt to address student concerns amid protests

Gandhi said the concerns raised by students went beyond a single examination or recruitment process and reflected wider dissatisfaction over issues including recruitment delays, alleged paper leaks, education costs and hostel conditions

6 Sep 2026 1:54 pm
Nepal floods: Indian and Nepal teams remove heavy debris from Chilime Tunnel

Ambassador of India to Nepal Naveen Srivastava said that the rescue team is continuing to remove heavy debris from the Chilime tunnel to allow heavy machinery into the deep parts of the tunnel

6 Sep 2026 11:24 am
Iran fuel tanker blast kills 11, injures seven in western province

The incident occurred on an intercity road between Sanandaj County in Kurdestan province and Hamedan County in Hamedan province, the IRIB cited Babak Hodaei, head of the emergency medical services of Kurdestan University of Medical Sciences, as saying.

6 Sep 2026 11:21 am
Tropical storm Saudel: Mudslide kills 2, leaves 10 missing in eastern China

The mudslide hit part of a village in Suichuan County in Jiangxi province early Saturday, prompting rescuers to rush to the scene and relocate residents to safer ground to prevent further danger, authorities said in a statement

6 Sep 2026 11:17 am
Maratha quota stir: Jarange refuses water and treatment on eighth day of protest

Jarange has maintained that he will not withdraw his agitation until the demands are implemented. He has also reiterated his resolve to proceed to Mumbai on September 12 if the demands are not addressed

6 Sep 2026 9:08 am
Delhi: Four police teams formed to nab assailants after Narela gym shooting

Police said Pramod Kumar, a resident of Nahri village, was allegedly shot multiple times by two men on September 3. Officials said 4 teams comprising personnel from the local police and Special Staff have been deployed to work on the case

6 Sep 2026 9:03 am
Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody in Delhi assault case

Bhardwaj was produced at the residence of Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Pratap Singh Laler at around 2 pm. His legal aid counsel appeared before the judge through video-conference

6 Sep 2026 9:02 am
After yrs of research, chimpanzees receive medical care at sanctuary in Liberia

The West African chimpanzees received checks ranging from teeth cleaning to X-rays and pedicures at the Humane World for Animals Second Chance Chimpanzee Refuge in central Liberia, said Liliana Pacheco Ricote, director of the sanctuary

6 Sep 2026 8:59 am
Lindsay Clancy case: Judge declares mistrial after jurors fail to reach verdict

The trial generated intense interest for weeks, drawing attention to maternal mental health after childbirth. Clancy, a 36-year-old former labour and delivery nurse, never disputed that she killed her children

6 Sep 2026 8:46 am
AI-proof shirt, 2,000 socks and pickle juice: Four quirky stories making waves

German designer Simon Weckert has created a big buzz with what many are calling an AI invisibility cloak. His new summer shirt is designed to prevent AI-powered CCTV cameras from recognising the wearer as a person

6 Sep 2026 8:44 am
Some rhyme. Some reason

Ministers looking for their minutes of fame

6 Sep 2026 8:41 am
Dahi Handi 2026: Pune woman dies after iron arch collapses at event

The incident occurred at 10.30 pm on Friday, when the stage was being dismantled. The deceased has been identified as Salma Salauddin Pathan, 45

6 Sep 2026 7:31 am
2013 Maoist attack: Court convicts all 10 accused, sentencing on Sept 16

The attack, carried out in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on May 25, 2013, wiped out almost the entire top leadership of the Congress in the state. Special Judge for NIA cases reserved his order on the quantum of punishment for September 16

5 Sep 2026 10:58 pm
Trump says US has essentially taken over Iran, claims control of Hormuz

Trump made the remarks when asked about Vice President J.D. Vance's refusal to describe the confrontation as a war, even after the United States resumed strikes against Iran

5 Sep 2026 10:16 am
Trump signs beef industry orders as US cattle herd hits 75-year low

The measures seek tougher enforcement against dominant meat-processing companies, wider interstate sales by small producers and a review of mandatory country-of-origin labelling. They also call for reconsidering federal protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves

5 Sep 2026 9:56 am
Sudan violence: At least 26 killed in separate attacks in South Kordofan

In Dilling, an eyewitness told Xinhua that artillery hit residential neighbourhoods, killing about five civilians and injuring more than seven

5 Sep 2026 9:51 am
Trump envoys to visit Russia and Ukraine in fresh push to end war

While the Kremlin declined to comment, sources indicate Sunday is a potential date for the Ukraine visit.

5 Sep 2026 9:44 am
Indian woman seeks rescue from Kuwait

The woman, identified as Vanitha, said she travelled to Kuwait three months ago through an employment agent

5 Sep 2026 9:41 am
US squeezes Irans economy by targeting oil exports

While Tehran previously bypassed sanctions for decades, these have pushed its clerical rulers into a highly vulnerable position.

5 Sep 2026 9:39 am
UGC-NET June 2026 re-exam: Delhi HC seeks NTA, Centre response over English exam

While the English and Commerce papers will be re-conducted on September 9, the Sociology paper will be held on September 10.

5 Sep 2026 9:36 am
Nepal floods: Two rescued from tunnel after 10 days; death toll rises to 1295

The joint command of security forces is actively conducting search and rescue operations for the estimated 5000 missing, while 13,093 people have been rescued so far

5 Sep 2026 9:33 am
UP floods: Over 17,000 evacuated, 26 districts hit

According to the office of the Relief Commissioner, around 3.53 lakh people have been affected by the floods.

5 Sep 2026 9:31 am
Tesla Cybercabs hit Austin roads without steering wheels or pedals

While Tesla has operated an Austin robotaxi service with safety drivers and conventional controls since June 2025, the Cybercab represents a new phase

5 Sep 2026 9:29 am
One terrorist killed in joint Army, J&K Police operation deep in Budgam forest

The operation was launched based on information about the movement of a suspected group of terrorists from Pakherpora in Pulwama district towards Yousmarg in Budgam

5 Sep 2026 9:27 am
Bengaluru-Hyderabad bus catches fire in Andhra Pradesh, all passengers escape

The fire broke out at around 2.50 am at the rear of the vehicle due to unknown causes.

5 Sep 2026 9:24 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Safety of tourists should be at top of the list

Tourism Minister R A Khaunte moved the bill in the Assembly on the last day of the monsoon session recently.

5 Sep 2026 9:21 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Dont cry for him, Argentina!

As Lionel Messis die-hard fans mourn the football legends decision to give up his Argentina shirt earlier this week, heres a total recall of his 21 international years full of guts, glory, and goals

5 Sep 2026 9:18 am
Shilpa Gaware death: Womens Commission directs cops to expedite probe

Maharashtra State Commission for Women Member Secretary Nandini Awade held a meeting at the Women and Child Development Commissionerate in Pune to review the case

4 Sep 2026 10:09 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot terminated after positive drug test

Air India has terminated the pilot of its Phuket-Delhi flight after he tested positive for a psychoactive substance in a confirmatory test following a serious in-flight incident that left passengers and crew members injured

4 Sep 2026 8:18 pm
Ganeshotsav: Jalna Police urge sarvajanik mandals to avoid DJs during immersions

Jalna Superintendent of Police Teghbir Singh Sandhu has directed police personnel across the district to make Ganesh mandals aware of the need to organise DJ-free immersion processions

4 Sep 2026 6:01 pm
Operation Chakra-VI: CBI conducts searches 89 locations in 20 states, three held

The CBI said on Friday that three people were arrested during the operation in Haryana and Kolkata for their alleged involvement in receiving, layering and transferring money obtained through the fraudulent schemes

4 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
Former IAF official, aide sentenced to 3 yrs in Mohali money laundering case

Special Judge Hardip Singh, hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sentenced both men to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each

4 Sep 2026 4:59 pm
Tribal students fight is not just for education, jobs but for identity: Rahul

Rahul Gandhi said he was pleased to meet the students, whom he described as brave for standing up for their rights and raising their concerns with the Maharashtra government

4 Sep 2026 4:39 pm
Swatantra Bharadwaj denies attack, says viral podcast clip is fake

Bharadwaj said what was being described as an attack was an act of self-defence and claimed he could have been lynched or killed if he had not acted

4 Sep 2026 3:23 pm
Sonia Gandhi memoir row: HarperCollins India to publish Belonging on Nov 10

One of the most anticipated political memoirs of our time, Belonging is a dramatic and deeply personal story of love, identity, duty and belonging, and offers a rare insider's view of India's journey, HarperCollins India said in a statement

4 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Indore: Newlywed woman found dead, injury marks found on body, husband detained

According to police, Vandana and Patel had earlier lived in Nehru Nagar. Her family later shifted to a rented house in Rajnagar, reportedly because of Patel's addiction problems. The couple subsequently got married for love on August 11, and Vandana began living with Patel at his residence

4 Sep 2026 3:13 pm
Maharashtra fort tragedy: Woman, two children killed in fall at Naldurg

A woman and two of her three children died after the family fell from the Upli bastion at Maharashtras historic Naldurg Fort, police said

4 Sep 2026 2:51 pm