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Mallya questioned the investigations into loans taken by Kingfisher Airlines and argued that banks had approved the loans through their established decision-making processes

CJP convenor Abhijit Dipke visited tribal villages in Balaghat to meet families affected by the deaths of more than 30 children allegedly due to infectious diseases. He demanded accountability, while the MP High Court has sought a response from the state government.

Abbas welcomed Pezeshkian on behalf of the Shia community in India and said the Iranian Presidents visit provided an opportunity to strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years. Xi is expected to meet PM Modi, with talks likely to focus on stabilising India-China ties, border peace, cooperation and managing differences.

PM Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, reviewing India-UAE cooperation in trade, energy, technology, investment and defence.

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The North Korean ballistic launch event, the first in about three weeks, came as the country was continuing its weapons display after rebuffing US President Donald Trump's decision to scale back a major bilateral military drill with South Korea in a goodwill gesture

The Delhi Traffic Police posted an advisory on X on Friday night, stating that traffic diversions and regulated movement would be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.

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He also praised Egypt as a long-standing and reliable friend and invited President el-Sisi to Moscow this October for the upcoming Russia Africa Summit.

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Girls at Ranak Girls Hostel in Vallabh Vidyanagar complained of vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain from early Friday morning following their dinner the previous night, District Epidemic Medical Officer Dr Rakesh Patel said

Eight others were injured in the drone strikes on petrol stations in the Ukrainian capital early on Friday; the attacks followed an overnight strike on a Kyiv residential block that injured another eight people

Signed at Texass National Medal of Honor Museum, the bill honors over 3500 recipients of the nations highest military decoration

He is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit.

Full Houthi control over the Bab el-Mandeb Strait would grant Iran a major advantage in its conflict with the US by threatening a critical global shipping route and driving up oil prices

As multiple bodies stake claim to control the sport across the city, leading to legal tangles and administrative tugs-of-war, the sports die-hard fans remain starved of top-class action

A pocket of green is then created, and though it is narrow, the impression is that of a forest with eye-pleasing foliage.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, where India and the UAE are expected to further strengthen their strategic partnership, including cooperation in trade and energy security

The Norwegian Royal Court announced her death on Friday, saying Princess Astrid had died earlier in the day. King Haakon VIII, her nephew, expressed deep sorrow over her passing and remembered her for a lifetime of warm and dutiful service to the Norwegian Royal House

Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra's Nanded, Sanjay Raut said the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had undertaken extensive social work and noted that Mohan hagwat frequently comments on issues ranging from religion to international affairs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled together in the same car to the INNOPROM Exhibition in New Delhi after their bilateral talks. The gesture revived attention around their informal car diplomacy ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit

Security forces arrested a Pakistani national, aged around 60-65 years, near the fencing along the International Border in Kathua's Hiranagar sector. The man was taken into custody for questioning, with further details about his identity and border crossing awaited

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with India-Iran ties, trade, economic cooperation and Chabahar Port expected to feature in discussions during his visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit, with trade, civil nuclear cooperation, industrial ties, critical minerals, and fertiliser cooperation likely to be discussed

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal skipped his appearance before the Special Investigation Team probing the 2015 Behbal Kalan police firing case, citing medical reasons. His party said he needed a check-up for injuries sustained in a recent attack in Maharashtra's Nanded

The aircraft, an ATR 72-600 twin-engine turboprop, was operating Alliance Air flight 9I 698 from Prayagraj to the national capital when the incident occurred

Emma Bonino, Italys veteran politician and civil rights campaigner, has died aged 78. A leading voice for abortion rights, gender equality and migrant rights, she spent five decades in Italian and European politics, serving as foreign minister and EU commissioner.

Addressing the media on Friday, Jarange urged his supporters not to remain mere spectators by following the agitation on television or social media, but to attend the meeting in person and demonstrate the community's strength

Over a dozen shops were demolished in Jammus Satwari-Nai Basti area during highway expansion work. Affected shopkeepers alleged severe livelihood losses and urged the administration to provide immediate rehabilitation and alternative shops.

The Prime Minister added, While the threat keeps evolving, our resolve and opposition to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations remain unwavering. We stand in solidarity with all efforts to combat this scourge, PM Modi said in the post

BJP leader Satish Poonia slammed P Chidambaram for questioning BRICS outcomes, saying PM Modis Dimagi Naxal reference fits such a mindset. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13 under its 2026 chairship.

During his address, Ekanth Shinde suggested that an International Marathi Literature Festival should be organised in London in the coming days.

The deceased child was identified as Ivana. According to the police FIR, the incident took place at a house in Vilavoorkkal village between 3.30 pm and 4.30 pm

The Commission described the alleged incidents as serious violations of human rights and the rule of law. Its full bench, comprising Chairman Justice A M Badar and members Sanjay Kumar and Swapna Joshi, directed Maharashtra's Director General of Police (DGP) to treat the fact-finding inquiry report as an FIR

An airline source said the pilot assigned to the flight suddenly called in sick, prompting IndiGo to arrange another pilot to operate the service

The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who died in the accident. The injured will receive Rs 50,000 each

Addressing a press conference in Pune, Rohit Pawar alleged that a Rs 40-crore racket was involved in the alleged Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recruitment examination paper leak

The Change of Guard Ceremony will also not be held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, an official statement said

Russian Minister Anton Alikhanov said joint industrial projects are already expanding

He also met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit

DTC and city buses will also operate, but routes passing through the affected areas may be diverted, curtailed or regulated

The IRGC repeated that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and under its control, warning that any hostile presence in the strategic waterway will be targeted

Regional volatility remains acute, with Saudi Arabia issuing repeated emergency alerts in Khamis Mushait due to fighting with Iran-backed Houthi forces

The Abbotsford Police Department confirmed the shooting and said no one was injured

As BRICS Chair 2026, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries, as well as outreach invitees

Mayawati said Anands failure to repost her earlier X post showed his greater attachment to family ties than the BSP and its movement

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On Thursday, Special Judge Vishal Gogne said there was a strong suspicion against for the offence of money laundering