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Two labourers were feared dead and others injured after soil collapsed at an under-construction private hospital in Mohali on Thursday evening. Police and locals launched a rescue operation, with officials initially saying two people had been rescued and taken to hospital

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Hezbollah, targeting 10 individuals accused of being part of a network that allegedly transfers cash for the group. The US has also redesignated Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy, citing its links to Irans IRGC-Qods Force

The US Army has directed a Europe-based airborne unit that spent nearly a year developing and testing drone warfare tactics to return to its traditional infantry role

Instagram has many intellectuals who dissect pop and Internet culture, including yours truly. But does everything need to be critiqued? Sometimes, its good to zip it, and let the trend be a trend

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A charter plane carrying eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday

The Trump administration has expanded economic pressure on Cuba by imposing new sanctions on nine state-owned companies operating in construction, mining and metals. Washington has also tightened enforcement of restrictions on US citizens doing business with Cuba

Amid concerns over the Rs 200 fee for challenging UGC NET 2026 answer keys, the NTA said the charge is meant to discourage frivolous objections. The fee is refunded if a challenge is upheld, while a single valid objection can correct the answer key for all candidates

The Delhi High Court has held that consenting adults in a live-in relationship have the right to choose and live with a partner without interference or threats from family members or friends

A clash broke out between members of the ABVP and Left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early Thursday, following a dispute linked to a Faculty of Engineering and Technology Students Union meeting

The Master Plan for Delhi 2047 was unveiled on Thursday, outlining a major expansion of housing and public transport as the capital prepares for population growth

A bank employee allegedly shot dead his wife, a bank official, and his sister before shooting himself in Lucknows Gomti Nagar on Thursday afternoon

The US military has reportedly established a maritime shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the movement of around 10 million barrels of crude oil a day despite continued tensions with Iran

India and Singapore signed two MoUs and one Letter of Intent to strengthen cooperation in maritime heritage, food safety, telecommunications, and broadcasting regulations during the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

The 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme began in Kota in Rajasthan, followed by programmes in Dehradun and Prayagraj. The Pune event will be the fourth programme under the campaign and will focus specifically on girl students

Dhananjay Deshmukh submitted a memorandum to the Inspector General of Prisons, Pune, on Wednesday, raising concerns over the alleged facilities being provided to accused Walmik Karad

During a detailed security check, CISF personnel detected two packets containing gold-like metal in powdered form. The packets were allegedly stitched and concealed at waist level inside the passengers' trousers, officials said

Prayagraj city is flooded following heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Rambagh station is located in a low-lying area, and water has accumulated in its yard. Efforts are being made to drain the water, but it is flowing back, North Eastern Railway CPRO said

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK without resuming their roles as working royals. From their 2018 wedding and 2020 royal exit to legal battles and recent meetings with King Charles, here is a timeline of their relationship with the royal family

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed strong defence ties with India, thanking the Indian Navy for its support during a medical emergency involving a Japanese vessel. He also praised the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces after visiting Mumbai

The CJP has prepared a 10-point audit format covering basic facilities, school administration, government schemes, safety and security, transportation, mid-day meals, accessibility, cleanliness, and overall functioning of schools

Two people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a luxury private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru crashed into a roadside signboard on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway in Karnatakas Mandya district

The leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn on Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed nine lives, including that of a child. Kolkata Police have also detained two hotel employees for questioning

In an emotional message posted on X, Rahul Gandhi also spoke about the difficulty his mother would have faced in sharing her personal story publicly, given how private she has been about her life

The former Congress leader had been convicted for his role in the killings of five people during violence in Delhi's Palam Colony on November 1 and 2, 1984, following the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Congress leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary. Kharge highlighted his focus on youth, technology and innovationCongress leaders paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributio

Three people, including a four-year-old boy, were killed and another person was seriously injured after a truck collided with a motorcycle in Uttar Pradeshs Jhansi late Wednesday night. The victims were returning to their village after visiting a patient at a hospital when the accident occurred near the BHEL township in Babina

Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison has launched fresh arbitration proceedings against Panama, seeking more than USD 1.5 billion in damages over the seizure of two ports at the ends of the Panama Canal

Pakistan has approached the US Treasury for a proposed USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility as Islamabad seeks to strengthen foreign exchange stability and rebuild investor confidence

An Indian national, identified by the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv as Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel. The embassy said Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and are investigating to determine the circumstances surrounding the death

Couple and their two children died after their car plunged into a 22-foot-deep roadside well in Telanganas Siddipet district late Wednesday

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke demanded Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuses resignation, alleging government schools lack basic facilities and saying ministers dogs get better facilities than students during his visit to a Latur school

Sinhagad, an important historical, cultural and natural heritage site, attracts large numbers of visitors, particularly during the monsoon, weekends and government holidays

A school bus caught fire in Punes Wakad area near the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway after dropping more than 35 students at Indira School. The driver noticed a burning smell and smoke, stopped the bus and escaped safely

Bangladesh is set to elect its new president on Thursday, with ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emerging as the frontrunner in the countrys first contested presidential election since 1991

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to his father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his message of unity, compassion and equal rights. Rahul Gandhi said his fathers teachings remain a source of strength and vowed to continue working towards the India he envisioned

Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts decision to convict him and sentence him to 10 years in prison in a 2013 rape case involving a former colleague. The Goa government has separately sought an enhancement of his sentence

Jailed conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar has sent a fresh letter to AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and former Delhi minister Satyender Jain, threatening to expose three more alleged scams involving key departments

Continuous rainfall in the hilly areas of Uttarakhands Garhwal division has disrupted normal life, with water levels in several major rivers rising significantly. Authorities have intensified safety measures, advised people to stay away from riverbanks and begun shifting residents from vulnerable homes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to address world leaders during the high-level week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 25

Heavy rain swept parts of Delhi-NCR early Thursday, providing relief from hot and humid conditions as cloudy skies persisted across the capital. The IMD has forecast more light rain and thunderstorms through the day

US President Donald Trump has delayed a planned 50 per cent tariff on Canadian goods by three days, saying Washington and Ottawa were close to reaching an agreement

Authorities in New Delhi have dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades around the diplomatic compound. The move comes three days after Pakistan reportedly removed protective barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad

The Union Home Ministry has authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to process and grant citizenship through registration or naturalisation to eligible applicants

Charge d'Affaires at India's Permanent Mission to the UN Ambassador Yojna Patel said the powerful 15-member body must not become a platform for pursuing narrow political interests

Rajiv Gandhi, who was born on August 20, 1944, in Bombay, now Mumbai, became India's youngest prime minister at the age of 40. He was also among the youngest elected heads of government in the world

Among the 30 conditions imposed by the police, organisers have been directed not to display any objectionable images, pictures or banners at the venue. They have also been made responsible for preventing any incident that could lead to a law-and-order situation

The meeting of the Southern Zonal Council is expected to take up a range of inter-state and national issues concerning the participating states and Union Territories

From waterways and forests, to urban tables, chef Ananya Banerjees new food pop-up explores the flavours, cooking techniques, and folklore of the magical mangrove kingdom