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Raigad tragedy: Eight students bodies sent to Alandi after procedures

The students were from Winners Academy, a private coaching institute based in Alandi, Pune district. The group had travelled to Diveagar in Raigad district for a picnic when the tragedy occurred on Thursday

2 Oct 2026 9:57 am
Ram temple staff to undergo 100 per cent police verification, character checks

Trust member Dinendra Das on Thursday said the decisions taken by the Trust would be acceptable to all those associated with the temple

2 Oct 2026 9:25 am
Kapil Sibal calls ONOE panel's proposed Supreme Court visit 'unconstitutional'

Report said that the panel has cancelled its programme of visiting the Supreme Court

2 Oct 2026 9:20 am
PM Modi has good ideas for ending Ukraine war, says Russian President Putin

Putin expressed gratitude to Modi for his efforts and continued support for resolving the conflict through dialogue

2 Oct 2026 9:17 am
US President Donald Trump warns Iran over Flydubai attack

Trump did not provide evidence of an Iranian connection and stressed that the matter was still being examined

2 Oct 2026 9:13 am
Delhi Police imposes Section 163 ahead of October 2 protest

The order prohibits public meetings or assemblies of five or more people, processions, demonstrations, picketing and dharnas without prior written permission. It also bars shouting slogans or making speeches and carrying firearms, banners, placards, lathis, swords, sticks, brickbats or similar articles without permission

2 Oct 2026 9:10 am
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer: India-US trade deal in 'short strokes'

But the US trade representative cautioned against expectations of an immediate announcement

2 Oct 2026 9:09 am
SC refuses relief to Mamata-led TMC faction over four frozen bank accounts

The top court noted that the Election Commission has frozen the symbol and therefore the larger issue as to who is entitled to the amount is pending adjudication

2 Oct 2026 9:05 am
Italian woman alleges Gurugram man duped her of 1,000 euros in marriage scam

According to the woman, the man, who falsely signalled an intention to marry, cut off all contacts after getting the money

2 Oct 2026 9:01 am
Three more investigations added to NASA Moon Base

Delivered via Commercial Lunar Payload Services, they will measure seismic activity, assess lava tubes, and map ice resources

2 Oct 2026 8:59 am
Memory decline may start much earlier than once thought, study finds

Studying participants aged 18 to 74, researchers found that hippocampal function begins declining in a persons 50s

2 Oct 2026 8:55 am
Jharkhand: 83 kg ganja seized from ambulance; four arrested in Simdega district

An ambulance allegedly tried to flee after spotting the police but was intercepted

2 Oct 2026 8:48 am
Study: Time-restricted eating aids weight loss and improve eating habits

Participants following a 10-hour eating window lost a median of 2.7 per cent of their body weight over 12 weeks, comparable to those on a 16-hour schedule

2 Oct 2026 8:45 am
Samruddhi Highway accident: Five killed, 21 injured in Amravati

A senior police official told PTI the accident occurred on Channel 97 of the Samruddhi Expressway near the Dhamangaon railway in Amravati district at 12.45 am

2 Oct 2026 8:44 am
Iran receives US response to proposal to end seven-month war, officials confirm

The response follows negotiations and discussions with Qatari and Pakistani mediators conducted alongside the UN General Assembly in New York

2 Oct 2026 8:40 am
Its time for non-cooperation

Today is Gandhijis birthday. And to honour him and all the women of India, we should start a non-cooperation movement. Men, we wont be doing anything for you anymore

2 Oct 2026 8:33 am
About time this country took all sports seriously

There is an entire ecosystem behind the making of champions and we need to start at the grass roots.

2 Oct 2026 8:30 am
Very big potential for economic cooperation with India: Vladimir Putin

Putin said Russia had already piloted commercial shipping operations involving vessels from China and South Korea and was discussing similar cooperation with India

2 Oct 2026 8:17 am
Eight Pune students drown at Diveagar beach during educational trip

Victims from Alandi were on an educational trip organised by Winners Academy for Std XI-XII science students

2 Oct 2026 7:47 am
Maharashtra SIR leaves 2.06 crore names out of draft electoral roll

Four assembly constituencies see 40 per cent or more of their pre-SIR voter base not included in the draft; 1.22 crore more voters remain under scrutiny

2 Oct 2026 7:42 am
Parents rush to coaching class in Alandi after eight students drown in Raigad

The students, who were studying in Classes 11 and 12 Science, were on an educational trip organised by the coaching institute when the incident occurred

1 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
Delhi air pollution: AQI hits 166 as city records most polluted Oct in 4 years

Of the 44 monitoring stations in the national capital, 37 recorded air quality in the 'moderate' category, while five stations recorded 'poor' air quality and two were in the 'satisfactory' category, according to CPCB data

1 Oct 2026 9:23 pm
flydubai flight incident: Captain Smit Machchhar in 'good health, says Embassy

Machchhar was stabbed and seriously injured by his co-pilot in the cockpit of flydubai flight FZ1073, which was travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft, carrying 174 people, was forced to make an emergency landing in Tabuk in northwest Saudi Arabia

1 Oct 2026 8:23 pm
Srinagar-Jammu highway accident: 33 injured after sleeper bus overturns

At least 33 passengers were injured after a West Bengal-registered sleeper bus carrying 55 people overturned inside a tunnel near Maroog in Ramban. Nine injured passengers were referred to GMC Jammu, while rescue teams and officials managed relief and traffic movement

1 Oct 2026 6:46 pm
Two killed after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island near Los Angeles

A medical helicopter crashed into the sea off Catalina Island near Los Angeles, killing two people and hospitalising two others. Rescuers searched for a fifth person reported missing. The aircraft, believed to be operated by REACH Air Medical Services, was submerged in 240 feet of water

1 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Kathua fratricide: CISF personnel cremated with full honours

The last rites of all four personnel were performed at their native places on October 1 with full honours and according to laid-down procedures, the CISF said

1 Oct 2026 6:22 pm
flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar airlifted to Abu Dhabi for further treatment

Machchhar was seriously injured while foiling an alleged attempt by his co-pilot to crash flydubai flight FZ1073, which was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on Wednesday. The aircraft had 174 people on board

1 Oct 2026 6:18 pm
flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to be honoured with Vishisht Gujarat Garima Award

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel said Machchhar, despite being wounded and bleeding following an alleged attack inside the cockpit, displayed extraordinary courage and helped save the lives of all 174 passengers aboard the flight

1 Oct 2026 5:53 pm
Sperm whale strikes yacht in South Pacific; four sailors rescued after 18 hours

A sperm whale struck the 16-metre yacht Tai Tam in the South Pacific, severely damaging its hull and steering. Four sailors battled flooding before abandoning the vessel for a life raft. They were rescued about 18 hours later by the container ship MV Sofrana Surville

1 Oct 2026 5:37 pm
flydubai incident: Israel joins probe; motive behind pilot's attack unknown

Israel will join the interrogation of the Omani copilot in Saudi Arabia as investigators probe the motive behind the attack on Indian captain Smit Machchhar aboard flydubai flight FZ1073, which was forced to make an emergency landing

1 Oct 2026 5:29 pm
Swiss President Guy Parmelin to visit India from October 5 to 7

It will be Guy Parmelin's first state visit to India and his second visit to the country this year. He had earlier visited New Delhi in February 2026 to attend the AI Impact Summit

1 Oct 2026 5:12 pm
UAE orders probe into flydubai flight incident, examines possible terror link

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Counsellor Dr Hamad Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, had ordered a team of specialised members of the Public Prosecution to investigate the circumstances and causes. The state news agency WAM said the investigation team had launched its work

1 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
flydubai flight incident: Israeli President Herzog lauds Indian pilot

Israeli President Isaac Herzog praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and four Israeli passengers for their actions during an attack aboard flydubai flight FZ1073. Machchhar and the passengers helped subdue the attacker and avert a potential disaster before the plane landed in Saudi Arabia

1 Oct 2026 4:15 pm
Saudi Arabia turned down Israeli travel aids for passengers of flydubai flight

Saudi Arabia rejected Israeli requests to send military and commercial planes to retrieve passengers from a diverted flydubai flight, a Saudi source told AFP. The kingdom said it fulfilled its international obligations after the emergency landing in Tabuk, regardless of passengers nationalities

1 Oct 2026 3:00 pm
Indonesia ferry sinking: Captain arrested as death toll nears 80

Indonesian police arrested the captain of a passenger ferry that sank in the Java Sea, killing nearly 80 people. The vessel carried 213 passengers and 30 crew. More than 100 survivors have been rescued, while dozens remain missing as the search continues

1 Oct 2026 2:22 pm
Irans revolutionary guards hail US withdrawal from Iraq as historic victory

Irans Revolutionary Guards welcomed the US-led coalitions withdrawal from Iraq, calling it a historic victory and urging American forces to leave the Middle East. Iraq says the exit removes a justification for armed factions to retain weapons outside state control

1 Oct 2026 2:14 pm
Nine killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Kunar province in Afghanistan

Pakistan airstrikes reportedly killed nine people and injured 11 in Afghanistan, according to Kabul. Three homes in Kunar and Helmand were hit, while tensions over cross-border violence and alleged militant activity continue to escalate between the two countries

1 Oct 2026 1:23 pm
PM Modi hails UPSCs 100-year legacy, calls it symbol of youth aspirations

On the occasion, Modi released a UPSC Centenary Commemorative Coin, a commemorative stamp and a book titled 100 Landmark Judgements - Shaping the Policies of UPSC and Public Service Commissions in India

1 Oct 2026 1:08 pm
Why is Dussehra celebrated after Navratri? Know its significance

Dussehra marks the 10th day after Navratri, celebrating the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura and Lord Rama over Ravana in Hindu tradition across India

1 Oct 2026 12:49 pm
PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhars family, lauds his bravery

The Prime Minister also assured the family that Indian missions were providing all possible assistance to the pilot, who is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Tabuk city in northwest Saudi Arabia

1 Oct 2026 11:35 am
Delhi Police bust crypto fraud network, three arrested in Uttarakhand

According to police, the case came to light after a complainant reported being cheated of Rs 7,86,300 in a Telegram-based task and cryptocurrency investment fraud. The complainant allegedly came in contact with the fraudsters through a Telegram group

1 Oct 2026 11:24 am
Watch what Marco Rubio does with Cuba, says Donald Trump

Marco Rubio said those experiences had given Hispanic Americans an understanding of the freedoms and opportunities available in the United States

1 Oct 2026 11:21 am
Mumbai coffee guide: 6 unique coffee drinks to try across the city

The pours have gotten more complex and the brews experimental. On International Coffee Day (October 1), heres our curation of quirky brews to give your morning kick a reboot. Plus, a brewmaster shares the secret to the right coffee mix

1 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Gymkhana Club row: Delhi High Court flags parallel proceedings, seeks clarity

Justice Amit Mahajan was hearing a petition filed by Vipin Aggarwal and others challenging the Centres May 22, 2026 resumption notification and a subsequent notice issued by the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971

1 Oct 2026 10:59 am
Missing Uttar Pradesh doctor found dead in car on Ghaziabad expressway

According to police, Dial-112 received information around 2:30 p.m on Wednesday that a car bearing a UK registration number had been parked at the same spot on the expressway for a long time and that a body was visible inside it

1 Oct 2026 10:14 am
Tamil Nadu dam levels: Water stock drops to 34 per cent as heat raises concerns

The dams, maintained by the Water Resources Department, can collectively hold 224 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of water. However, their current storage stands at just 76.4 tmcft, highlighting mounting pressure on water resources across several districts

1 Oct 2026 10:14 am
India is proud: PM Modi hails Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar as hero

Machchhar was injured during the incident but continued to act to protect passengers and crew members. The aircraft was subsequently diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia

1 Oct 2026 9:39 am
PM Narendra Modi wishes former President Ram Nath Kovind on his 81st birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, praising his commitment to Indias development, constitutional values and public welfare

1 Oct 2026 9:33 am
US economy grew at 2.2 per cent in second quarter, government says

The US economy has proven surprisingly resilient in the face of fighting with Iran and the energy price spike it caused

1 Oct 2026 9:23 am
Amit Shah to chair key Odisha-Chhattisgarh meet on Mahanadi dispute today

The development comes days after Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met his Odisha counterpart Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on September 20. After the meeting, Sai said there was no major dispute between the two states over Mahanadi water and expressed confidence that the issue would be resolved soon

1 Oct 2026 8:50 am