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Rescuers searching a collapsed building in Athens Plaka district recovered two unconscious people after a blast believed to have been caused by a gas leak. Crews continued searching for four others, while nearby buildings were evacuated and an investigation into the explosion was underway

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in Bangkok, disrupting traffic, closing businesses and forcing about 900 people into shelters. More than 84,000 people across 21 Thai provinces have been affected, while authorities warn that heavy rainfall could continue through Sunday

Schools in several Uttar Pradesh districts have been closed amid heavy rainfall and weather warnings. Lucknow, Prayagraj and Kanpur announced closures for September 26, while CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to monitor relief operations and provide prompt assistance to affected families

The West Bengal government has transferred 23 IPS officers in a major reshuffle covering the state and Kolkata Police. The changes include new appointments in the Intelligence Branch, Traffic, Detective Department, CID, Security and other key police units across the state

Two youths have been arrested in Bihars Darbhanga after a minor girl alleged she was sexually assaulted after accepting a motorcycle ride from an examination centre. Police seized the motorcycle and are investigating the allegations, sequence of events and roles of those arrested

A Delhi court has adjourned to September 28 the hearing on an appeal by four women wrestlers challenging the acquittal of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar. The wrestlers argue that the trial court incorrectly assessed evidence in the sexual harassment case.

The action follows media reports and a video circulating on social media that allegedly shows a group of men surrounding and harassing the woman. The video was reportedly edited in an objectionable manner and subsequently circulated online

A 45-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was killed and another man injured after an allegedly speeding car rammed into an auto and cycle rickshaw in Sukhdev Vihar, Delhi. Police said a tea seller reported that two cars were allegedly racing before the crash. Investigation is underway

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehrans seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would begin once the US accepts its proposal. He said Washington would need to meet specified conditions, after which the waterway could reopen and talks between Tehran and Washington resume

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of UNGA81 to discuss the latest Gulf conflict developments. The meeting comes amid heightened regional tensions and Indias continued diplomatic engagement with key West Asian partners

The US President has told aides he expects to resume bombing Iran after the November midterms. This follows his open threat of annihilating Iran made during his speech to the UN General Assembly earlier this week.

Sai said heavy rainfall could lead to waterlogging, rising water levels in rivers and streams and transportation difficulties in several areas, and the decision was taken to ensure that children don't face any risk.

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy received the Aryadan Muhammed-2026 Best Public Servant Award in Nilambur, Keralam, on Friday. The award was presented to Reddy by Lok Sabha MP Alappuzha KC Venugopal in recognition of his public service.

Fourteen bipartisan US senators have urged Donald Trump to withdraw Vladimir Putins invitation to the December G20 summit in Miami. They also called for sanctioned Russian officials to be barred from US-hosted G20 meetings, citing Russias ongoing war in Ukraine

A coalition of 22 US attorneys general is challenging the Trump administrations proposed $103,265 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions. They argue the charge exceeds executive authority, violates federal law and could worsen shortages of teachers, doctors and nurses

After receiving information about the incident at around 8.46 pm, RPF and GRP personnel searched the Borkhedi-Sindhi section between kilometres 803 and 796

President Donald Trump is moving to cancel nearly USD 1 billion in federally approved spending through a disputed pocket rescission. The move, made days before the fiscal year ends, has drawn objections from lawmakers over Congress authority over federal spending

The gathering saw young people and other attendees immerse themselves in devotional songs, describing the evening as memorable and refreshing. The Prime Ministers surprise presence generated widespread enthusiasm among the crowd

The incidents were reported in Dhar, Bhind, Khandwa and Sehore districts in Madhya Pradesh as devotees gathered to immerse Ganesh idols, officials said on Friday

Divers have recovered 52 bodies after the Virgo Transport 8 ferry capsized in rough seas in Indonesias Java Sea. Of the 243 people aboard, 108 were rescued, while 83 remain missing. Authorities continue searching for victims and plan to salvage the wreck from about 30 metres underwater.

Pakistans PTI has postponed its planned Islamabad long march from September 27 to October 4. The party is seeking the release of jailed founder Imran Khan, while authorities have blocked roads and increased security in Islamabad and surrounding areas ahead of the protest

Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Group of Friends on Safety and Security of Shipping and Seafarers on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Jaishankar said India and Liberia had brought together a group of countries to strengthen efforts to protect commercial vessels and their crews

The voluminous charge sheet puts the recovered proceeds of crime (PoC) at over Rs 79.85 lakh and flags more than 105 instances of cash removal or concealment by counting staff, an investigator linked to the Supreme Court-appointed SIT of the Uttar Pradesh Police said

Chennithala, who was in charge of the Congress campaign in Maharashtra, made the remarks amid a political row over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reports of objections raised by two Election Commissioners

Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said concerns over the Special Intensive Revision are not limited to political parties, claiming common people are also questioning voter additions, deletions and the validity of electoral rolls

BJPs Prasannchand Mehta was elected Jodhpur Mayor after securing 53 votes in the 100-member municipal corporation, defeating Congress candidate Rajendra Solanki, who received 47. Congress raised allegations about ballot secrecy and claimed BJP workers obstructed its councillors bus, though the claims were not independently verified.

BJPs Anusuiya Goswami was elected Kota mayor with 65 votes against Congress candidate Sunita Sumans 35. Sunil Kothari won Jaipur, while voting in Jodhpur was underway. Protests were reported outside Jaipur Municipal Corporation over alleged irregularities during the voting process.

The protest was organised by the AISA Delhi unit amid a wider political and public debate over the functioning of the Election Commission and its handling of electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Air India has suspended a pilot who failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport before operating a Delhi-bound flight, with the airline initiating further medical evaluation and an investigation while strengthening compliance measures after recent incidents

A Russian drone struck a 16-storey residential building in central Kyiv, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring at least seven people, Ukrainian officials said. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said attacks also hit several other Ukrainian regions, including Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy and Mykolaiv

Kothari, a councillor from Ward 112, secured 89 votes, crossing the majority mark of 76 in the 150-member corporation. Mawar received 60 votes. The mayoral election was marked by protests and allegations from Congress during the voting process

Speaking at the Seva First Innovation Challenge at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, Joshi said the objective of the education policy was not merely to prepare students for jobs but also to encourage them to think critically, experiment, innovate and find solutions to real-world problems

A powerful explosion struck Athens historic Plaka district near the Acropolis, collapsing a two-story building and damaging nearby structures. Two women were rescued from an adjacent building and taken to hospital, while authorities investigated the cause

The plea, filed by advocate Shailendra Mani Tripathi through advocate Chand Qureshi, seeks to declare unconstitutional and void the decisions, guidelines and software modifications allegedly undertaken by Kumar without the concurrence of the two other Election Commissioners

The eight-district region has received only 442.4 mm of rainfall against its expected seasonal average of 679.5 mm, according to official data. Marathwada comprises Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, Dharashiv, Hingoli and Latur

Kasba Ganapati, regarded as Punes first Manacha Ganapati, led the procession after setting out on a flower-decorated palanquin. The idols departure marked the beginning of the citys major immersion proceedings, with the remaining four prominent mandals joining the parade along their designated routes

President Donald Trump is set to take Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US National Archives during his three-day state visit. The tour will highlight Americas founding documents as both leaders seek to maintain ties despite limited progress on major issues.

The idols of 941 Ganesh mandals set up by community groups will also be taken for immersion, officials said. According to an official, idols from the Cantonment area are scheduled to be immersed on Saturday

In Maharashtra, public representatives and devotees participated in traditional immersion processions, with leaders highlighting the cultural and religious significance of the occasion and urging people to celebrate peacefully

The action was conducted under the state-wide Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, which aims to ensure the availability of safe and quality sweets, khoya, milk and dairy products and other food items during the festive period

A political confrontation over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar intensified on September 25, with Opposition parties preparing a fresh removal motion in Parliament amid the SIR row. BJP leaders rejected the move, while the DMK said it would support the Opposition's effort

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 marked 12 years of the Make in India initiative, highlighting growth in domestic manufacturing, investment and exports. Government data showed PLI schemes have attracted Rs 2.40 lakh crore in investment and generated over 14.6 lakh direct and indirect jobs

Xi also called for greater cooperation between China and the US in artificial intelligence, saying the two countries should manage competition while working together on the development and risks associated with the technology

District Collector Rahul Kardile has directed officials to give the highest priority to drought-related work, including crop assessment, farm loan restructuring and assistance to farmers, according to a circular issued on Thursday

PM Modi said that public service should remain at the centre of efforts towards national development and urged the Seva Yatris to learn from their interactions with people across the country

A video circulating on social media showed Sharif arriving at the UN headquarters, where reporters asked him about allegations that Pakistan was harbouring terrorists

Mamdani has previously described Netanyahu as a war criminal and accused him of being responsible for what he calls genocide against Palestinians. He has also called for Netanyahu to face arrest under the International Criminal Court warrant

The Resident Doctors Association (RDA), AIIMS Nagpur, also called for an end to what it described as VIP culture at the institute, claiming that patients and their relatives often seek preferential treatment by producing letters from politicians or attempting to intimidate hospital staff

Ahir said several parts of Maharashtra were facing a serious drought-like situation, with farmers suffering crop losses. He said the government was assessing conditions on the ground rather than relying solely on official reports

At least four people, including Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Ministers daughter Trisha Singh, have been killed