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Ganeshotsav 2026 has seen a 108-kg silver idol of Lord Ganesh, coated with gold and valued at around Rs 4 crore, installed at a pandal in Jalna

The incident took place when local women gathered at the lake for the immersion rituals of Goddess Hartalika (Gaurai) idols. A group of local children accompanied the adults and entered the water body as the ceremony got underway

The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. It said the capabilities can support offensive and defensive missions as Washington faces growing space and counterspace threats from China and Russia.

During the bi-weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that bilateral ties must be anchored by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. He was speaking about PM Narendra Modi raising core Indian concerns during his meeting with Xi Jinping at the summit

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuation of students and extensive security checks. Bomb disposal teams, sniffer dog squads, police and other agencies searched the premises, with no explosive or suspicious object found

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the state government to file its counter affidavit by September 18 in a case challenging cancellation of 11th and 13th JPSC appointments. The courts earlier stay allows affected candidates to continue in service

An eight-hour-30-minute mega block was carried out for the work. The block was scheduled from 8.15 am to 5 pm, but was completed and cleared at 4.45 pm, 15 minutes ahead of schedule

Jarange, who has been on a hunger strike for the past 17 days demanding reservations under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for Maratha community members with Kunbi caste genealogies, is expected to reach Mumbai on Saturday, September 19

Around 200 SpiceJet passengers protested at Delhi airport after Dubai-bound flights SG 5111 and SG 5105 were repeatedly rescheduled and delayed. The airline blamed operational issues following an aircraft grounding and said alternate flights were being arranged.

A major railway outage disrupted services across parts of the Netherlands on Tuesday after Prorail found materials deliberately placed on tracks. The infrastructure operator suspects sabotage, while NS warned that disruptions around Zwolle, Deventer and Amersfoort could continue.

Addressing the inaugural session of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) in New Delhi, Jaishankar said India is operating in an increasingly complex landscape and needs to constantly reassess its strategies and responses

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the exact circumstances that led Sonwane to take the extreme step, and the police are probing all angles, he said

She appealed to the government to expedite relief and rescue operations so that help can reach the affected people as soon as possible

The former Delhi chief minister also claimed that drugs enter India through Mundra Port in Gujarat and said stopping such trafficking was the responsibility of the BJP-led central government

Noting that Bajaj was admitted in the hospital since August 24, Justice Jain directed, Let a comprehensive report be sought form the RML Hospital

Samvatsari is considered the final and most significant day of the Paryushan festival, which is primarily observed by the Svetambara sect of Jainism. The occasion is dedicated to introspection, repentance and seeking forgiveness for mistakes made during the previous year

The PM SHRI Scheme aims to develop more than 14,500 existing schools as exemplar institutions aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 27,360 crore for the five years from 2022-23 to 2026-27

She also expressed hope that the party will get better results in the upcoming assembly elections there and in the Lok Sabha elections

China has tightened travel rules, allowing exit bans for citizens linked to technology export violations, national security risks or illegal activities abroad. Analysts warn the broad rules could be applied arbitrarily amid rising US-China tensions over technology and AI.

Earlier in the day, the police in Gurugram had added an attempt-to-murder charge to the FIR registered in connection with the hit-and-run involving woman biker Sia after she and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against the accused

The accident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am in Koppa police station limits under Maddur taluk of Mandya district, they said

It added that warnings had been issued about the risks of using the illegal route in the strategic waterway, stressing that the strait remains closed and under the control of Iran's naval forces

Born on September 15, 1861, Visvesvaraya, popularly known as M.V., is regarded as the Father of Modern Mysore. He played an important role in the development of major infrastructure projects and left a lasting legacy in Indias engineering history

Sitharaman will begin her schedule by attending the convocation ceremony of Dr M G R Educational & Research Institute (Deemed to be University) in Valappanachavadi at 11.30 am, officials said

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Jaiswal said the process for issuing and validating caste certificates is governed by rules and court judgments and that the existing system should be followed

Although monsoon activity has weakened compared with previous weeks, the IMD has warned of thunderstorms, lightning and rainfall in 20 states

Social security is an integral pillar of the Missions vision of inclusive growth, helping SHG households manage vulnerabilities, build resilience, and move towards greater and sustained prosperity

The incident took place near Kaithi (Mathiya), beyond Malipur village, on Monday night. The victim, identified as Umesh Chaurasia, was travelling on a motorcycle when a group of men allegedly stopped him and assaulted him with sticks

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma dismissed the plea, holding that the matter did not fall within the territorial jurisdiction of the Delhi High Court. The court said Maharashtra would be the appropriate forum for raising grievances and objections concerning the notices issued by the state FDA

DCW Chairperson Lata Gupta took suo motu cognisance of a video circulating on social media in which students alleged that they had submitted a complaint against the professor to JNU Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit in May 2026. The students claimed that no appropriate action had been taken on their complaint so far

According to the Deputy Chief Minister, cyber investigators recovered a database containing more than 5.13 lakh email credentials during the investigation

It said his inclusion among the three candidates recommended by the Search Committee was evidence that he had participated in the selection process and had been evaluated along with the other shortlisted candidates

The decision does not settle whether the Postal Service has the legal authority to impose the requirements in future elections. It effectively prevents their use in the Nov. 3 midterms, when control of the House and Senate will be decided

In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump commented on negotiations with Iran, oil prices, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, US defence production and inflation

Energy infrastructure has suffered extensive damage during Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Attacks on power generation and distribution facilities have repeatedly affected electricity supplies across Ukraine, particularly during periods of intense fighting

The abduction took place Sunday night in Bangourain, a locality in the Noun division of the West region, when armed men stormed a family compound

Earlier this month, IRGC said that its naval forces had targeted a US unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the Strait of Hormuz

In his post, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has proposed that partners help secure an agreement with Russia for a ceasefire. It's not the first time Kyiv has floated the idea

Judge Abul Hasnat Muhammad Zulqarnain issued the order while allowing a request by the police and directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to block the passports until further orders

Alongside its server build-out, the technology firm confirmed plans to fund supplementary energy capacity, grid enhancements, and affordability initiatives

The Ministry had also rejected reports suggesting that external influences were behind the proposed policy changes, calling such claims unfounded, completely false and misleading

We are doing it much more for others, than we are for ourselves, and we have been for Generations!, the US president added

The meetings, which faced opposition from Hezbollah, mark the seventh iteration of bilateral talks between the two administrations, Xinhua news agency reported

Two people were killed and five injured after a passenger minibus crashed on the Reasi-Bakal road near Batalgala Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district. The injured were taken to District Hospital Reasi for treatment.

One person died and 25 remain missing after a boat carrying 77 migrants sank off Greeces Gavdos island. Coast guard officials said 51 people were rescued by two boats in the area as authorities continued the search for survivors.