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Odishas Malkangiri district is on red alert as an approaching cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain. Authorities have activated shelters, deployed 220 JCBs, mobilised ODRAF teams and barricaded vulnerable bridges as part of efforts to prevent casualties and speed up rescue operations

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the state government will issue a GR on the drought situation within two days and provide blanket financial aid to farmers. He also assured drinking water and livestock fodder supplies

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on petitions challenging the CEC and EC appointment law, with the matter now before CJI Surya Kant to consider whether a Constitution Bench should hear the case

IndiGo flight 6E 04 from London to New Delhi returned safely to Heathrow after a technical issue was detected shortly after take-off. The aircraft is undergoing checks, while affected passengers were offered hotel accommodation and seats on the next available flights

Russian forces launched overnight drone strikes across Ukraine, damaging businesses, warehouses and other facilities in Kyiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia. Seven people were injured, while fires broke out at a shopping centre and warehouses amid difficult emergency response operations

At least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, were killed and three wounded when three gunmen opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha, South Africa. Police are searching for the suspects and investigating a possible feud as the motive

Addressing the 75th convocation of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat, President Murmu said the university's range of academic disciplines placed it in a position to bring together different streams of knowledge

The visit came amid an intensifying drought situation in several parts of Maharashtra, where farmers have been facing crop losses along with shortages of drinking water and livestock fodder. The crisis has increased demands for immediate financial assistance and a formal declaration of drought conditions

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut said Gyanesh Kumar should be suspended, and legal action should be taken against him. In this country, elections have become a farce. ECI comes under the Home Ministry

India, France and the UAE reviewed trilateral cooperation in AI, space, energy, health sciences and culture at UNGA81 in New York, discussing regional developments and practical initiatives. The three countries agreed to meet regularly to advance collaboration.

Sahil Wakode (22), a second-year B Tech student in the Department of Energy Science and Engineering, was found hanging in his hostel room on September 18 evening, hours after being caught allegedly using a mobile phone to access ChatGPT during a mid-semester examination

Italy and India are bound by a special Strategic Partnership, which we are strengthening through ever broader collaboration, from defence and security to artificial intelligence, from space to critical technologies and energy

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued an advisory circular to healthcare professionals, pharmacists, retailers, distributors, hospitals and the general public on the appropriate use and sale of these medicines

Jaishankar, Trinidad PM discussed strengthening Trinidad and TobagoIndia relations through greater economic cooperation, increased trade and Exim Bank financing for development projects

Chairing a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries and Friends convened by India on Tuesday, EAM S Jaishankar said the current situation made cooperation among these nations particularly important

Macron also said the Strait of Hormuz should not be used for blackmail and called for the strategic waterway to be reopened to maritime navigation

A total of 23,270 charges were filed against them, and 2,309 witnesses testified for the prosecution

India after the Pahalgam attack last year, has maintained that Islamabad should credibly and irrevocably abjure its support for cross-border terrorism

The joint training featured the M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer, Dhanush artillery gun and Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher. L70 air-defence guns and M-LIDS systems were also deployed during the practice sessions

US and Iranian negotiators met separately with Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha in early July for indirect talks

According to government sources, the Chintan Shivir will broadly focus on taking stock of work already underway, planning the governments next steps and identifying reforms and priorities linked to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047

In clinical trials, PANXEON correctly identified 87 per cent of early-stage pancreatic cancers and caught precancerous conditions 64 per cent of the time, enabling earlier intervention

Manufacturers must now place a clear vegetarian or non-vegetarian symbol on everyday products like soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, and cosmetics

The bench has further sought a response from the Centre on the plea

With this, the total number of people held in connection with the September 19 incident has reached five

Rapid burial by an ancient sediment slide exceptionally preserved the organism in 3D rather than a flat impression, revealing previously unseen anatomical details like sharp ridges along its fronds

The official stated that Iran submitted a proposal to end hostilities via mediators on September 16, describing the UN assembly as a golden opportunity for Washington to return to diplomatic channels

Fake script to Nepal, taking on the Chinese, managing the Indian censors, and a film at a theatre near you

We want maidans to be kept open for play, not for rallies and meetings.

US President Donald Trump warned Iran during his UN General Assembly address that it could face annihilation if a peace deal is not reached. He also discussed the Strait of Hormuz, US military operations, Irans nuclear programme and American defence capabilities

US President Donald Trump said during his UN General Assembly address that Washington would build two major military bases in Greenland under a planned agreement with Denmark and Greenland. Trump said the arrangement would expand US security authority and restrict military activity by American adversaries

According to the officials, PMC inspected establishments across the city following directions from Municipal Commissioner Nilkantheshwar Ram to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations

US President Donald Trump has arrived at the United Nations headquarters in New York for his General Assembly address. His speech is expected to focus on the Iran war, Gaza diplomacy, Ukraine, US foreign policy and his administrations approach to global conflicts

Sushma Devi, a resident of Sai Sardari village of Arnia and mother of two minor children, was found hanging in her room on Monday, leading to protests by her parents and villagers who alleged that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws

New York-area airports continued to see delays and cancellations after an FAA communications outage in Philadelphia disrupted flights across the Northeast. Newark was hardest hit, while the FAA worked to clear a backlog after damaged primary and backup lines were repaired

The observations came when the apex court was hearing two petitions which raised drug-related issues, including that of ensuring strict price control over medicines

Internet and mobile services in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have remained disrupted for over 100 days amid protests and political unrest. The shutdown has affected banking, business, education and access to information, while HRCP has raised concerns over rights and civic freedoms

Russia and Ukraine exchanged fresh missile and drone strikes, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure on both sides. As Zelenskyy visits New York for UNGA, he is seeking US and international support for de-escalation, air defence and secure Black Sea trade

At speeds above 250-300 kmph, conventional fixed crossings can create higher dynamic forces because of the gap at the crossing nose. The project details state that this discontinuity can increase vibration and structure-borne noise while accelerating wear on wheel flanges and crossing components

The high court had said that three minors were subjected to aggravated penetrative sexual assault repeatedly over a period of one year and they were aged six, seven and eight respectively. It had said the convict did not deserve any leniency

Haryana ATS has arrested seven accused while investigating an alleged international narco-terror network linked to a firing at a Panchkula club. Police recovered pistols, ammunition, 529 grams of suspected heroin, cash counting machines and mobile phones during the probe

The government and DGCA are closely monitoring SpiceJets financial and operational performance, with passenger safety as the top priority. The airline is working to restore capacity and financial stability while exploring support under the expanded ECLGS 5.0 scheme

Delhi Police detained 191 foreign nationals during a month-long Operation Vista 1.0 aimed at verifying immigration status and identifying suspected links to criminal and drug networks. The operation also targeted facilitators allegedly providing shelter, forged documents and other assistance

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to address UNGA 2026, calling for global solidarity, peace and restoration of trust. His visit comes amid Iran-US tensions, regional conflicts and continued international scrutiny over Tehrans nuclear programme and regional policies

Delhi court has granted interim bail to student activist Sharjeel Imam from October 4 to 10 to attend his cousins wedding. Imam is facing prosecution in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case under the UAPA and other penal provisions

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India-US trade talks are progressing quickly and in a positive direction. The negotiations come amid new US sanctions targeting Russia and potential tariffs on major Russian oil buyers, including India and China

The elections will be held on October 23, with polling scheduled from 8 am to 4 pm. Counting of votes will take place on October 27, while the election process will be completed by October 31

The Centre told the Supreme Court that NTA reforms are underway, including a functional-vertical structure, new senior officers and stronger security. A task force is also examining a possible NEET-UG shift to computer-based testing and a nationwide CBT infrastructure strategy

California has declared a state of emergency as forecasters warn a strengthening El Nio could become the strongest on record. The state is preparing for winter storms, flooding and landslides, while ECLAC warns a severe event could cause major economic losses across Latin America

The main accused in the alleged harassment of a minor girl in Bihars Jamui was shot in the leg during a police encounter, police sources said. Authorities have registered a POCSO case, arrested several accused and launched further investigations into the viral video incident.