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Raigad to hold Seva Setu camps from September 17 to October 17

The Raigad district administration will conduct the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan from September 17 to October 17, 2026, with camps across talukas to provide government services, update land records, process certificates and address pending forest rights claims

16 Sep 2026 10:39 pm
Indian worker loses leg after crane accident at Jerusalem construction site

An Indian worker from Rajasthan lost his left leg after tiles being lifted by a crane fell on him at a construction site in Jerusalem. He is undergoing treatment at Hadassah Hospital, while the Indian embassy and his employer are helping coordinate his care and insurance

16 Sep 2026 9:21 pm
Europe heatwave: EU proposes new heatwave plan and firefighting aircraft fleet

A scorching summer across Europe, marked by extreme heat, dried-up rivers and deadly wildfires, has highlighted the need for stronger climate response measures, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as she proposed a new EU heatwave plan and firefighting fleet

16 Sep 2026 9:17 pm
Social media ban for children: EU proposes age-based restrictions under new rule

The EU plans to ban social media for children under 13 and allow supervised, limited accounts for those aged 13-14. The proposed KIDS Act would also target addictive design features and impose fines on platforms that breach the new child-safety rules

16 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Sikkim landslides: 161 evacuated in Gyalshing amid heavy rain, flooding

At Rimbi, 128 people from 28 households were shifted to the Rimbi Gram Panchayat Kendra as a precautionary measure after landslides and flooding heightened risks to settlements. The situation remains particularly concerning around Mandir Point, where fresh landslides have been reported

16 Sep 2026 9:12 pm
Two Karnataka cops transferred after lifting BJP MLA during Ganpati procession

Karnataka Police have transferred two personnel from Shivamogga after a video showed them lifting BJP MLA S.N. Channabasappa on their shoulders during a Ganesh immersion procession

16 Sep 2026 8:47 pm
Beed-Pune train service: Central Railway to introduce first daily train service

Central Railway will introduce the first daily train service between Beed and Pune on Thursday, strengthening rail connectivity between Marathwada and western Maharashtra. The service is expected to benefit students, commuters, traders, pilgrims, and patients travelling between the two cities

16 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
VHP seeks Maharashtra minority panel chiefs removal over meeting with Abu Salem

The VHP has demanded the removal of Maharashtra State Minority Commission chief Pyare Khan over his visit to Nashik Central Prison and alleged interaction with Abu Salem. Khan has denied seeking Salems release and said the commission had no jurisdiction over the matter

16 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Delhi HC asks Centre if it plans regulatory policy on social media addiction

Delhi High Court has asked the Centre whether it is considering a policy to examine social media features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, personalised feeds and notifications that may encourage prolonged user engagement. The court deferred the PIL hearing by three weeks

16 Sep 2026 6:13 pm
India voices concern over attempted drone attack near Mecca

Saudi authorities said a drone launched by Houthi militants towards Mecca was intercepted and destroyed on Tuesday evening, before it entered the prohibited airspace over the holy city. The Houthis, however, denied targeting Mecca or any Islamic holy site

16 Sep 2026 5:26 pm
Centre declares Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti gang a terrorist organisation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the action was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of adopting a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism

16 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 small-scale miners

A gold mine collapsed in Sudans West Kordofan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, while many others remain missing and are feared dead, survivors told AFP. Rescue efforts are being hampered by a lack of heavy machinery to clear the rubble

16 Sep 2026 5:04 pm
Manoj Jarange may call off Mumbai protest march as health deteriorates

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange may call off his Mumbai march amid worsening health during his ongoing hunger strike. Doctors examining him in Patoda reported severe dehydration and very low blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and advised urgent hospitalisation

16 Sep 2026 4:45 pm
Pakistani naval ship collides with Indian Navy unit, no damage reported

India summoned Pakistans Charge dAffaires and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy unit in the North Arabian Sea, with the MEA calling the conduct unacceptable and unprofessional

16 Sep 2026 4:28 pm
Delhi HC asks Centre about policy to regulate addictive social media features

A bench of Justices Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Amit Sharma said it would hear after three weeks a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking constitution of an expert committee to examine engagement-maximising and addiction-causing design features on social media platforms

16 Sep 2026 2:55 pm
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemns alleged Houthi attack targeting Mecca

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Saudi Arabia's reported interception of a Houthi drone near Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city. Sharif urged maximum restraint, dialogue and diplomacy amid escalating attacks and regional tensions.

16 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Dharashiv goes 80 days without rain, crop losses may reach 85 per cent

The lack of rain has caused severe moisture stress during the crucial stages of flowering and pod formation, affecting the development and filling of grains, the district collectorate said in the report. Amid the dire situation, farmers are feeding dried plants from their fields to cattle, it said

16 Sep 2026 1:49 pm
Pilots' body urges DGCA to withdraw airline flight duty-time exemptions

FIP has urged DGCA to withdraw temporary FDTL dispensations granted to airlines, citing concerns over pilot fatigue and six pilot deaths since 2023. The pilots' body has also sought mandatory FRMS and an independent review of pilot health trends

16 Sep 2026 1:38 pm
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Defence Minister says full-scale war could resume

Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz says full-scale war in Gaza could resume if Hamas fails to disarm, while citing a plan for Palestinian migration. The comments come amid an ongoing ceasefire, continued Israeli strikes and disagreement over the future of Gaza.

16 Sep 2026 1:24 pm
Pakistan steps up drone activity along LoC, security agencies alert

In August, the security forces had launched a massive search operation along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district following the sighting of a suspected Pakistani drone along the border areas

16 Sep 2026 1:22 pm
India-New Zealand free trade agreement gets New Zealand Parliament approval

India-New Zealand FTA clears New Zealand Parliament 93-29, moving the pact closer to implementation. The deal provides duty-free access for Indian exports, expanded services and mobility opportunities, and a USD 20 billion New Zealand investment commitment in India.

16 Sep 2026 12:46 pm
Gujarat cyber fraud: Two held for allegedly duping Valsad man of Rs 1.46 crore

The Valsad Cyber Crime Police arrested Bhargav Solanki and Mehul Kachhua following an investigation into the case. Police said Rs 18.70 lakh of the allegedly defrauded money had been credited to Kachhuas bank account

16 Sep 2026 12:46 pm
Meerut: Several hospitalised after chlorine gas leak at Sewage Treatment Plant

The gas leak was reported from the STP premises on Tuesday evening, following which local residents were alerted and advised to exercise caution. The Pallavpuram Residents Welfare Association (RWA) appealed to people living in the vicinity to keep doors and windows closed and avoid unnecessary movement outside

16 Sep 2026 12:43 pm
Saudi air defences down Houthi drone near Mecca, coalition says

Coalition spokesman Turki Al Maliki said the security of the Two Holy Mosques and pilgrims is a red line, adding that the coalition would not hesitate to take necessary measures to deter further Houthi attacks

16 Sep 2026 11:47 am
Three killed after helicopter crashes in Los Angeles while covering accident

The incident occurred late Tuesday (local time), near the crash site in Chatsworth, where an SUV had earlier collided with a Metro bus, killing at least two people. NBC Los Angeles confirmed that its news helicopter crashed while the crew was covering the Chatsworth accident during a live shot

16 Sep 2026 11:29 am
PM Modi wishes Uttarakhand CM Dhami on birthday, praises development efforts

Born on September 16, 1975, Dhami is a BJP leader who has served as Uttarakhand Chief Minister since July 4, 2021. He has represented the Champawat Assembly constituency since 2022. Before that, he represented Khatima in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly from 2012 to 2022

16 Sep 2026 10:18 am
US forces destroys two Iranian boats after alleged drone seizure attempt

The surface drone remains under U.S. operational control, he added

16 Sep 2026 9:11 am
Trump administration plans USD 2.8 billion bomb deal to boost Israels military

The proposed sale is just the latest in a series of Trump administration steps to improve Israeli''s military capacity

16 Sep 2026 9:07 am
Rs 200 crore extortion case: Delhi court charges framed against Navas Kakkat

The funds were allegedly used for purchasing gifts and other valuable items for Bollywood celebrities through co-accused Pinki Irani

16 Sep 2026 9:03 am
Top military commanders meet in Germany amid Iran war tensions

It marked the inaugural summit of its kind since the United States and Israel entered a state of war with Iran more than six months ago

16 Sep 2026 8:58 am
Sergey Lavrov says Russia ready for Ukraine compromises, opposes NATO

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Kyiv is ready to halt certain strikes if Russia does the same

16 Sep 2026 8:54 am
Pregnant woman dies after UP cop allegedly kicks her; 6 suspended

Following the incident, six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, were suspended

16 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Rajasthan police arrest Kalyan Bainsla after car hits woman biker

Sia also alleged that she was targeted because she is a woman biker

16 Sep 2026 8:31 am
Meta agrees to directly report child safety cases to Indias cybercrime portal

Meta is the first major tech intermediary to commit to establishing a direct reporting pipeline to Indian law enforcement

16 Sep 2026 8:27 am
Delhi court grants three-week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj

Bhardwaj was remanded to 14 days judicial custody on September 7

16 Sep 2026 8:23 am
Govt sets UPI charges of 0.4% for merchant payments above Rs 2000

Charges will apply only to person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions exceeding R2000, the finance ministry said in a statement

16 Sep 2026 8:19 am
Cases filed against A Raja, Sekar Babu over remarks against Vijay

In addition to DMK deputy general secretary Raja and former minister Babu, cases were registered against party MLA Vasantham Karthikeyan for making defamatory remarks on September 12

16 Sep 2026 8:15 am
Chinas UBTECH opens smart factory to mass-produce humanoid robots

Featuring a flexible mixed-line system that produces different models without major retooling, the facility outputs one robot every 10 minutes

16 Sep 2026 8:11 am
Iran says no bilateral talks with US until its terms are fully satisfied

Rezaei said the broader strategic landscape surrounding regional oil markets and critical straits has fundamentally shifted

16 Sep 2026 8:07 am
The reality of Mumbais real estate...

How Ben Rekhis film Last Man in Tower feels even more apt for 2026 than 2010, when Aravind Adiga set the book of the same name

16 Sep 2026 8:00 am
Lets use Ganeshotsav to spread the right message

When our youngsters are doing this, then they are perfect harbingers of change and influence.

16 Sep 2026 7:57 am
Jalna pandal installs 108-kg silver Ganesh idol valued at Rs 4 crore

Ganeshotsav 2026 has seen a 108-kg silver idol of Lord Ganesh, coated with gold and valued at around Rs 4 crore, installed at a pandal in Jalna

15 Sep 2026 10:59 pm
Two 13-year-old boys drown during immersion in Nagpur

The incident took place when local women gathered at the lake for the immersion rituals of Goddess Hartalika (Gaurai) idols. A group of local children accompanied the adults and entered the water body as the ceremony got underway

15 Sep 2026 10:56 pm
UN raises war crime concerns over human remains recovered in Gaza

The ongoing recovery of extensive human remains in Gaza, mostly of women and children, nearly three years after Israel heavily bombed their homes, highlights the possibility that war crimes have been committed, the UN warned

15 Sep 2026 9:54 pm
US confirms space weapons as military rivalry with China, Russia intensifies

The US Space Force has confirmed for the first time that the United States has weapons deployed in orbit. It said the capabilities can support offensive and defensive missions as Washington faces growing space and counterspace threats from China and Russia.

15 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
India-China ties must be anchored by 'three mutuals': MEA after Modi-Xi talks

During the bi-weekly media briefing, Jaiswal reiterated that bilateral ties must be anchored by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. He was speaking about PM Narendra Modi raising core Indian concerns during his meeting with Xi Jinping at the summit

15 Sep 2026 9:05 pm
Delhi schools bomb threat: Students evacuated as security teams conduct searches

Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Tuesday, prompting evacuation of students and extensive security checks. Bomb disposal teams, sniffer dog squads, police and other agencies searched the premises, with no explosive or suspicious object found

15 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Saudi Arabia vows to respond 'firmly' to attacks by Yemen's Houthis

The Houthis have been engaged in renewed fighting with Saudi-backed government forces since Yemen's civil war reignited in July, when the group declared a maritime blockade on Riyadh and began targeting its ships in the Red Sea

15 Sep 2026 6:10 pm
Delhi HC grants three-week interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in assault case

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

15 Sep 2026 5:07 pm
Delhi High Court grants Swatantra Bhardwaj three-week interim bail

The Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted three weeks interim bail to self-styled influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who is in judicial custody over the alleged assault of a minor activists father during a Jantar Mantar protest. The court had reserved its order on his regular bail plea

15 Sep 2026 5:02 pm