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I look forward to continued cooperation through the United States-India Drug Policy Framework

The current storage level is marginally lower than the corresponding period in the previous two years. The lakes were at 98.87 per cent capacity on September 17, 2025, and 98.64 per cent on the same date in 2024

Earlier on Wednesday, PM Modi urged leading CEOs, at a roundtable, to participate in the next phase of Indias semiconductor growth

According to the department, the incidents were reported from Hinjalikatu in the Ganjam district, Sundargarh, Bhadrak, Koraput and Kalahandi districts

It also mentioned officials tied to the Palestine Liberation Organization, or PLO

The Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions smacks of a back-door tax, eventual pain for harried consumers

The maximum temperature is expected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to be around 26 degrees Celsius

We discussed areas of mutual interest and potential collaboration, including skills and technical education, technology and innovation, minerals, sports, tourism, and indigenous cultures and knowledge systems, Soren said in a post on X

President Droupadi Murmu, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar extend birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting his leadership and governance

The Charge dAffaires of India in Islamabad has also been instructed to lodge a similar protest

Only 14 countries ranked below than India on the index of 145 countries

There is no question of a re-think on the issue of imposition of 0.4 per cent MDR charges on UPI transactions, government sources said on Wednesday

With nearly 100 people still trapped beneath the rubble, the disaster highlights the danger facing tens of thousands of Palestinians who continue living in an estimated 2000 structures heavily damaged by Israeli airstrikes across Gaza

The meeting followed a major Houthi offensive that seized key Red Sea coastal territory from Saudi-backed forces

The city - sliced, diced and served with a dash of sauce

A tribute to deceased Australian batsman Dean Jones on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Tied Tests start in Chennai, where he carved an epic 210 against India

Jarange announced the decision after meeting a government delegation at Patoda in Beed district. The delegation included ministers Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil and Dada Bhuse, MLC Prasad Lad, MLA Suresh Dhas and senior government officials

This more or less has been the state of this park for the past three years.

Locals want civic authorities, public representatives to fix long-standing sanitation issue once and for all

FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe seeks review of pricing mechanism from Centre

But most prepping for universities across multiple countries to keep options open

High-ranking officers named as competent authorities under Rent Act as state redraws jurisdiction across city police stations

Activists allege 20 mature trees were poisoned, while NMMC says its inspection found no evidence of chemical use

Potholes and uneven surfaces on the Fountain Hotel-Gaimukh stretch slow heavy vehicles and make the busy arterial risky for two-wheelers

Data reveals developers opted to forfeit Rs 4.2 crore in deposits that are refundable on transplanting trees removed for construction projects in six city wards from 2022 to 2026

Kandivli chartered accountant Herat Salot says his habit of helping people was exploited for nearly nine years, with requests evolving from charity and pilot training to a so-called FBI case, Green Card, medical emergencies, and overseas property, with Rs 16.29cr allegedly siphoned off him

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Mumbai Fire Brigade personnel reached the spot and launched a firefighting operation. The fire was later brought under control and extinguished, officials said

Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar, who holds the Information Technology and Culture portfolios, urged Manoj Jarange to take care of his health and put off the proposed agitation

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

Applications and objections relating to errors, names and other details in the electoral roll are being accepted from August 31 to September 30, 2026, an official statement said

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

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

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

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

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA seized prohibited products, dairy items, sweets and other food products worth lakhs of rupees across the state. The crackdown led to two FIRs and three arrests, while action was also taken against establishments over adulteration, labelling and hygiene violations

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

Lalbaugcha Raja Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal collected Rs 1.37 crore in cash donations during the first two days of Ganeshotsav 2026. Devotees also offered 292.890 grams of gold and 8.322 kg of silver, along with jewellery and other valuables

Mid-Day invites Mumbaikars to submit their best Ganpati pandal photographs for a chance to be featured. Five standout pandals will be shortlisted, with readers later voting for Mumbais favourite as part of the Ganeshotsav 2026 initiative. Here's more

The family, from Jogeshwari in Mumbai, was returning after visiting the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik district when the accident took place near Atgaon village on Wednesday afternoon

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

BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide directed the civic administration to deploy an adequate number of trained lifeguards to ensure water safety during immersion

The blocks will be implemented every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from the night of September 18-19, 2026, Central Railway said in a press release issued on Wednesday

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

In a post on X, Aaditya Thackeray alleged that the campaign against him had continued for nearly six years and was driven by political and personal motives

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

Maharashtra Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, who heads the state government's cabinet sub-committee on the Maratha reservation issue, said there was no plan to use force to stop the proposed agitation

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

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

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