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Addressing the inauguration of Hindi Diwas 2026 and the 6th All India Rajbhasha Sammelan in Vashi, Shah said India's regional languages were like different petals of a lotus and urged people to respect their richness while allowing Hindi to serve as a medium of coordination among them

The idol of Lord Ganesha from the Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple was carried on a beautifully decorated peacock chariot and installed at a replica of Vrindavan's Prem Mandir, created at Jai Ganesh Prangan

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to citizens on Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for happiness, prosperity and progress. Murmu said the festival of Lord Ganesha infuses energy, knowledge and positivity into peoples lives

Manoj Jarange made the announcement while addressing supporters at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, where he is on the 16th day of an indefinite fast

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrendered before a Goa court to serve his 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence in a 2013 sexual assault case. The Supreme Court has listed his appeal against the conviction for hearing on September 22

The warnings came amid reported strikes by the Houthis, who control the most populous parts of Yemen and large areas in the north. The group has been launching strikes towards Saudi Arabia since declaring a naval blockade against Riyadh in July, with strikes targeting Saudi vessels in the Red Sea

The CBI has registered an FIR in connection with the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian after the Bombay High Court ordered a fresh investigation. Salians father Satish recently recorded a statement before the agency, raising allegations of conspiracy and an alleged cover-up

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge extended Ganesh Chaturthi greetings on Monday. While Gandhi wished people happiness and freedom from obstacles, Kharge recalled Lokmanya Tilaks role in turning Ganeshotsav into a symbol of unity and public awakening

Brent crude surged above dollar 107 a barrel as escalating Middle East tensions and disruptions around key waterways raised concerns over global oil supplies

Thank you, President Droupadi Murmu, for your good wishes. On behalf of the people of Israel, I extend our deepest gratitude

He cautioned against anyone reading too much into the president's remarks. This does not represent a shift in US foreign policy, he said

Speaking to media on Saturday, Baghaei said the gathering would hopefully be attended by foreign ministers from Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq

Add a squeeze of lemon, some chutney on the side, and you can immerse yourself in a typically Mumbai-style seafood indulgence.

Finland chef Toni Toivanen explores a collaborative menu with a Worli fine-dine that freely moves between Nordic sensibilities, Japanese precision, and Indias diverse flavours and ingredients

A reward of Rs 25,000 had been announced for information leading to his arrest on Saturday

PM Modi also shared a Sanskrit verse in his post, offering prayers to Lord Shri Vinayaka and highlighting his divine attributes

Making the announcement, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal told reporters in Panaji that the ruling BJP would not secure a majority in the upcoming elections and that the Goa First alliance would form the next government

Patients receive brief chemotherapy before a single infusion of genetically reprogrammed T cells, which eliminate harmful B cells in the body

Despite enjoying his work and declining competing offers from OpenAI and Anthropic, Engels left because he believes advanced AI presents a terrifying risk of causing immense harm within the next five years

The operation gathered pace after an excavator, loader and Bobcat were brought into the tunnel

The UK Maritime Trade Operations monitor separately reported a vessel was hit by a projectile while transiting the strait, with no details

Its beginning to look as if India and Indians will have to teach most other countries how to do things the right way

The project is undertaken by the Social Forestry Department, Nashik.

This brief meeting provided space for us to exchange views on the latest international and regional developments, the visiting Malaysian prime minister said

According to the latest data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 364 bodies were recovered from Chitwan district, 230 from Nawalparasi East, 222 from Nawalparasi West, and 199 from Nuwakot

According to police, the truck was travelling from Satara towards Pune when it rammed into a tempo travelling ahead of it. The impact caused both vehicles to cross onto the opposite carriageway, where they collided with two cars

In an escalation of its decade-long hostility toward LGBTQ+ groups, particularly in the lead-up to elections, simultaneous police raids beginning at 1 am took place in the major cities of Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Aydin and Mersin

Instead of immediately taking her to a hospital, her family initially sought treatment through traditional rituals, police said

Flight AI1886, which was operating from Bhopal to Delhi on Sunday, was diverted to Jaipur in accordance with established safety procedures, Air India said

Jarange, whose hunger strike entered its 16th day on Sunday, made the allegations while addressing supporters and media persons at the protest site in Antarwali Sarati village in Maharashtra's Jalna district

BRICS comprises Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. BRICS partner countries are: Belarus, Cuba, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Vietnam

Vladimir Putin participated in the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, which brought together leaders from BRICS member and partner countries, along with outreach invitees

Highlighting the summit theme, 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth', Modi said India had been able to advance the common vision of BRICS with the support of all member states

The BRICS and outreach nations' leaders are scheduled to participate in an open session focusing on the core pillars of this year's theme, 'Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability: Shaping the Future for Inclusive Global Growth'

The United States has approved an additional $1 million to support Nepals efforts to identify flood victims, taking its State Department assistance above USD 5 million. FBI forensic specialists are working with Nepal Police on DNA analysis and disaster victim identification

France has launched Pegase 26, a 40-day global fighter jet mission aimed at projecting military power and strengthening air defence cooperation with strategic partners including India, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia

A 54-year-old Greek woman has given birth to a baby girl after using an embryo that had been frozen for 22 years. The couple made the decision months after their 21-year-old son died in a road crash and raced against Greeces IVF age limit

Iraq has confirmed that attacks on Saudi Arabias key East-West Crude Oil Pipeline were launched from Iraqi territory. Baghdad ordered an investigation and dismissed senior security officials, while Saudi Arabia shut the pipeline as a precaution

The Allahabad High Court criticised the Uttar Pradesh government over the alleged misuse of the Goonda Act, calling it a powerful law that must be invoked with caution. The court quashed an order branding Zahid Ali a goonda and externing him for six months

Duleep Trophy champs East prolonged their second innings unnecessarily. The first innings lead being enough is one reason India struggle to take wickets on good pitches. How does a team learn to take 20 wickets if they dont bowl twice in a domestic game?

A Wildlife Institute of India study has found abandoned mining areas in Delhis Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary to be the most bird-rich habitat surveyed. Researchers recorded 130 bird species across 15 habitat types during a year-long study.

New York singles turned the US Open into an unexpected dating ground, hoping to meet fellow tennis enthusiasts. Meanwhile, in the UK, Google Lens helped a man identify a lump of metal he had found years ago as a potentially dangerous German bomb

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The Mughal gardens were orchards, full of fruit bearing and flower bearing trees, creating a heady scent through the seasons.

A Mumbai-based Air India pilot died after being found unconscious at a Delhi hotel during a layover on Friday. The pilot had recently moved from Air India Express and was undergoing conversion training to operate Boeing 787 aircraft

The searches were conducted at locations in Kupwara, Kulgam, Bandipora, Baramulla, and Sopore to unearth further evidence relating to the conspiracy and to ascertain the roles of individuals providing logistical and other support to infiltrated terrorists

Punjab gangster Amritpal Singh has been extradited from Moldova to India in connection with multiple criminal cases, including a double murder, the CBI said. The extradition marks Indias first such case from a European country, according to the agency

The Houthis, who have for years controlled large parts of northern Yemen, launched a large-scale offensive last week against Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, scoring one victory after another in fighting that has left hundreds dead

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of the India-Afghanistan T20 at Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13. Traffic restrictions, diversions and parking curbs will begin from 2 pm amid the ongoing BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Modi thanked China for its support during Indias BRICS chairship and welcomed discussions on bilateral cooperation