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The alleged harassment of a young girl in Samastipur has triggered political criticism of the Bihar government, days after a separate incident involving two minor students in Jamui. Police have arrested suspects after a purported video of the incident surfaced on social media

A joint team of Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Rural SOG and Delhi Police arrested alleged Goldy Brar gang operative Arif alias Pistol from Vejalpur. Wanted in over 11 serious cases, he is being questioned over his alleged role in extortion, threat calls and financial network

The suspects, who are office-bearers of a local Ganesh mandal, allegedly ignored police instructions to switch off the DJ system and complete the immersion within the permitted time on Tuesday in Digol village of Shirur Anantpal tehsil, police said

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleged that more than 13 crore names had been deleted from electoral rolls and questioned whether such action was consistent with democratic principles

The cub was spotted by local residents, following which the forest department, police, district administration and Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) launched a coordinated rescue operation

Pakistan carried out fresh airstrikes on Afghanistans Kandahar, Paktia and Khost provinces, killing four civilians, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said. The Taliban condemned the attacks and warned of an appropriate response, while Hamid Karzai urged dialogue and good neighbourly ties

SS (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut also demanded that CEC Gyanesh Kumar be booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), alleging that the CEC was acting at the behest of the Central government

Welcoming representatives of Pacific Island nations to the Indian Mission in New York, Jaishankar said the meeting would take stock of the progress made since the third FIPIC Summit in 2023

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trumps ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House grounds. The 14-day order requires access to be restored while the court considers claims that the restrictions violated First

The US and China have agreed to extend their trade-war truce until January 10, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The extension gives both sides more time to negotiate a broader economic deal as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for talks on trade, technology and security

Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to address a mega rally in Jalandhar as part of the concluding programme of the campaign, which has been organised around the theme of Nasha Mukt Punjab (Drug-Free Punjab)

Special Judge A H Kashikar found Madhu Dharma Govari, a labourer from Vasai in Maharashtras Palghar district, guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code

Pakistan has imposed Section 144 in Islamabad for two months ahead of PTIs September 27 march. Authorities have tightened security and restricted rallies, while Punjab has imposed similar measures as PTI demands Imran Khans release, constitutional supremacy and rule of law

The tour, titled Divine Rajasthan with Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain Yatra, will cover Udaipur, Nathdwara, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Khatu Shyam Ji and Ujjain. Package prices start at Rs 18,670 per person.

According to officials, the bus, travelling from Kashmiri Gate, New Delhi, towards UP's Mahoba, caught fire suddenly near the 33 km milestone on the Yamuna Expressway, within the jurisdiction of the Jewar Police Station, triggering panic among passengers, many of whom jumped out of the windows to save themselves

EAM S Jaishankar wrote that he urged CARICOM countries to utilise India-provided training slots, and also offered customised training programmes in areas of interest

According to the CBI, Shivraj Motegaonkar allegedly paid Rs 5 lakh to procure chemistry questions from P V Kulkarni, who was on the NTA panel that set the questions for the examination

Zelenskyy said citizens of 47 countries were being used in the conflict and alleged that some had been brought to Russia through what he described as deception and tricks

The 'Seva Yatra' is part of the 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan', which the BJP organised to mark Prime Minister Modi's 25 years in public life. The motorcycle journey began on September 17

When someone gives Russia more money through trade, they give this war more time

The injured personnel were initially taken to AIIMS Jodhpur

The representativeness, legitimacy, credibility and efficacy of the UNSC are in question, the G4 statement said

Administrative approval has been granted to the health preparedness plans of the Nashik Municipal Corporation Health Department, District Hospital Nashik, Zilla Parishad Health Department and Regional Referral Hospital through the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA)

He said that the US and Chinese people have maintained friendly exchanges for a long time and their interests are deeply intertwined

Rubios remarks came as US officials continued conversations about the RussiaUkraine war

Three babies died after the fire broke out late on Monday in the air-conditioning unit of the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU), apparently due to a short circuit

In a complaint to the PMO, wildlife activist Ajai Dubey alleged, Fresh meat for carnivorous animals was required to be procured through government-approved tenders from authorised slaughterhouses, but animals were allegedly being slaughtered within the zoo premises since 2024

These prints originate from a poorly documented period when much of western North America lay beneath an inland sea

The festival concludes with the immersion of a branch of Karam tree that was worshipped during the festival

Party chief Mallikarjun Kharge also lashed out.

In a statement following the report, the EC also said that suggestions given by the Commissioners were for further improving the electoral processes

Dwelling on the contrasting chief selectorial tenures of Ramakant Desai and Ajit Agarkar. One tumultuous overall, the other presently controversial, linked to the ODI future of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Several pets too go missing during festive days, scared by the cracker noise

Railway Protection Force will create a digital register to track high-footfall events, including festivals, religious gatherings, exams, rallies and sporting events. The system will help forecast passenger surges, deploy manpower, regulate movement and coordinate with state police

Pakistan says its security forces shot down eight drones allegedly launched from Afghanistan near Torkham and Kohat. The incident came amid renewed border clashes and competing claims over militant infiltration, Afghan attacks and recent Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

Four students under 20 were killed and another injured after being hit by a train while crossing railway tracks at Ravivalasa in Tekkali, Srikakulam district. The surviving student is receiving treatment, while Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expressed condolences

German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck said Berlin wants to deepen cooperation with India in trade, defence and labour mobility, highlighting the India-EU FTA, a possible submarine deal and greater movement of students and skilled workers

Large numbers of Lord Ganesha devotees are expected to take to the streets from 9 am on September 25 for the immersion of Lord Ganesha idols, officials said

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir have continued amid allegations of targeted killings and enforced disappearances. Officials have also flagged a communications blackout, making it difficult to establish the exact number of deaths, arrests and missing persons

Yemen's Houthi rebels on Wednesday also claimed that their forces shot down a Chinese-made Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance drone allegedly belonging to Saudi Arabia while it was carrying out hostile missions over Mocha in Taiz Governorate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged India, China and Turkey to halt energy trade with Russia, arguing it could pressure Moscow to end the Ukraine war. India's Russian oil imports fell 16.5% in August to about 2.1 million bpd, though Russia remained its top supplier

Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to Washington for a second summit with Donald Trump in six months. Talks are expected to cover trade and tariffs, AI, Taiwan, Iran, the Russia-Ukraine war, military ties and the broader future of China-US relations

The clarification, posted on the poll body's official X handle, followed a report that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections on multiple occasions over 10 months on steps linked to electoral rolls and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

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